Purpose

IWS is honored to invite all credit union top achievers to its fourteenth Top Achiever’s Conference (TAC). TAC 2010 will be held in New York New York (in Las Vegas). Always bringing you prestigious and unique locations, once again we are prepared to offer you the opportunity to gather and learn, to motivate one another and gain valuable tools that will help you succeed across all product offerings. By attending and participating in all that this conference has to offer, top achievers can become ambassadors by transferring the knowledge gained here to their credit union peers back home.

Location

Where else can you get to New York via Las Vegas? IWS will take you to New York New York Hotel & Casino where you'll find New York entertainment with a Las Vegas vibe.

New Yorkers know food! You'll find restaurants around the famous flavors that make the Big Apple simply delicious and a Las Vegas casino rich in New York style. This is the city that attracts more than 37.5 million visitors a year by offering the grandest hotels, the biggest stars in entertainment, the highest caliber of award-winning chefs and master sommeliers, and, of course, the brightest lights.

Activities

There are many reasons why Las Vegas commands the title as "The Entertainment Capital of the World." Some of the world's most famous entertainers perform here including Cher and Bette Midler (Caesars Palace), Barry Manilow (Las Vegas Hilton), and George Wallace (Flamingo). Also, hot selling tickets with Las Vegas' 37.5 million annual visitors include Broadway hits such as "Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular" (Venetian), "Jersey Boys" (The Palazzo) and "Tony & Tina's Wedding" (Planet Hollywood). Other entertainment options include comedy and music headliners like Jerry Seinfeld and Ray Romano who regularly bring their world tours to Las Vegas' showrooms and arenas; as well as six resident Cirque du Soleil productions, comedy clubs, classic Las Vegas showgirl revues, and more.

IWS activities for Top Achiever's include: A welcome reception in the streets of New York, world-class training and an exciting awards ceremony in our own version of New York's famous Studio 54 and more.

All this with only one rule...what happens in Vegas, stays in New York!

April 6-9, 2010

The odds are in your favor, if you

"Make the Offer Happen"

Every time you do so, you increase your chances of being among the nation’s Top Achievers and the possibility of attending TAC 2010.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - TAC 2010

• A minimum of 125 VSA/MBI per 2009 year are needed in order to qualify for inclusion in a drawing for two attendees.
• Every 15 VSA/MBI thereafter represents 1 more entry and 1 more opportunity to win. Example: 140 - 2 entries, 165 - 3 entries, 180 - 4 entries, etc.
• A credit union eligible for the drawing can only win one room. The drawing will held on January 15, 2010.
• All VSA/MBI received at IWS by December 31, 2009 will count towards the credit union's eligible entries.

• When a credit union reaches 300 VSA/MBI per year, Level 2 applies.
• Personal Gold achievement status is applicable only to the individual who actually sold 200+ VSA. It cannot be transferred to the credit union or another individual.
• Individuals who attain Personal Gold may invite a guest of their choice at no expense to them. This will not reflect on the credit union's qualifying numbers.

The following criteria will be applied to those credit unions in the 300 and over category: *

• The credit union sends male and female attendees which would require separate rooms.
• The credit union wants individual rooms and will pay for additional rooms.
• The attendee wants an individual room and will pay for an additional rooms.

Credit Union Sponsored Attendees

Credit unions who wish to send staff, other than qualifying attendees, may do so by registering them as such, and by paying the travel agent directly for airfare and IWS directly for room charges, events, etc.

Special Guests

Any attendee other than a Personal Gold qualifier who wishes to bring a guest, i.e. a relative, friend, spouse, non-qualifying credit union employee, etc. must register the guest as a "special guest" and pay for his/her expenses prior to the event.

TAC attendees who wish to have their special guest attend the Welcome Reception and the Awards Banquet may do so at a cost of $150 payable to IWS prior to the event.

If the attendee does not qualify for a double occupancy exception and wishes to have a room for himself /herself and the special guest, then any additional room costs will be the responsibility of the attendee. Guest airfare will also be the responsibility of the credit union attendee or the guest. All attendees who register a special guest must provide credit card information at the time of registration. The credit card will be used only to cover the costs of special guest fee(s), or additional hotel room charges as indicated by qualifying attendee (credit card holder) on registration form. Airfare must be booked directly with the travel agent.

Top Achievers are regarded with distinction by their peers. TAC is held to honor all Top Achievers for their superior performance and support of IWS programs.

It is the expectation of IWS and credit union management that all Top Achievers be present for all scheduled events. This conference is an opportunity to learn and grow.

IWS provides professional training for attendees, a senior management information exchange, recognition, awards and a networking opportunity for all Top Achievers, including fun and entertainment specially planned for all attendees.

Non-IWS covered expenses such as: Special Guest Fees and/or additional hotel room charges must be paid at the time of registration. You will be contacted by IWS for your credit card information. IWS accepts the following credit cards: MasterCard / Visa / American Express / Discover Card.

Reminder-Please Note

Airport transfers are not provided by IWS. Attendees are responsible for any and all transportation costs to and from the airport in their home city as well as to and from the airport in Las Vegas, Nevada. IWS will include information on various transfer options available in host city in the TAC registration packet.

In order for travel agent to secure the best fare and flight options everyone
must register by the deadline on the registration form.

Please send any inquiries to TAC@iwsgroup.com

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