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2023 IFDF Leadership Retreat - Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

2023 IFDF Leadership Retreat - Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 to Friday, October 6, 2023

* Registration open until 10/4/23 at 11:59 PM (EST)

Event Details

The 2023 IFDF Leadership Retreat is one of our favorite events of the year!   

This important planning meeting is where our committees make will make strategic plans for the upcoming year.  But, all are welcome!  If you would like to learn more about the initiatives of the IFDF, please feel free to join us, and if interested, 

Highlights include:

  • Golf Outing at Baytowne
  • Welcome reception sponsored by Argent Trust
  • Committee planning meetings
  • Hospitality Suite hosted by Matthews Aurora
  • More coming soon!
Resort Information:

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W

Miramar Beach, FL 32550

800-320-8115 - for room reservations under our block.  Group code is 24O(Oscar)0(zero)SW.

Or, click here to book your room online

Reservation Deadline for the discounted room rate for IFDF is Monday September 4, 2023.

Discounted Room Rates for $169/night for Grand Complex Studio or $169/night for Grand Complex One Bedroom.

Conference Registration Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be in writing before 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 1st, 2022, to receive a refund of your registration fee, minus a $30 processing fee. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations canceled after Wednesday, September 1st, 2022, or for no-shows. Registrations can be transferred to another individual. All cancellations and changes must be in writing.

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Retreat Agenda

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort 

October 4 - 6, 2023

Wednesday, October 4

12:00pm – 5:00pm

Golf Outing at Baytowne

6:00pm – 7:30pm

Welcome Reception

7:00pm – Until

Dinner on your own.  Reservations in Baytowne Wharf are encouraged!

8:00pm – 11:00pm

Hospitality Suite – Sponsored by Jim Holcom with Matthews Aurora

Thursday, October 5

7:30am – 9:00am

Breakfast on your own

9:00am – 9:30am

Coffee/Call to Order/Opening Remarks by President David Rosenbaum

Heritage of the IFDF with Juhan Mixon

9:30am – 10:45am

2 Committee Meetings - Annual Conference Planning & Membership

11:00am - 11:30am

Special Address by CFO Jimmy Patronis

11:30am - 12:30am

2 Committee Meetings - Professional Development & PAC/LGA

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Lunch & Learn with the 497 Division & the Division of Agents & Agencies 

2:00pm – 3:00pm

2 Committee Meetings – Foundation Board, I-Succession

3:15pm – 4:15pm

1 Committee Meeting – I-Trust 

4:30pm – 6:30pm

Afternoon Unwind & Committee Summaries & Business Partner Updates

6:00pm - until

Dinner on your own.  Reservations in Baytowne Wharf are encouraged!

8:00pm – 11:00pm

Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Jim Holcom with Matthews Aurora

Friday, October 6

8:00am – 12:00pm

Breakfast & Board Meeting (breakfast provided)

8:00am – 12:00pm

Board Meeting with Committee Recommendations 

12:00pm

Conference Concludes