ARA Convention Agenda

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ARA Convention Agenda

Monday, October 20, 2025

TIME EVENT DETAILS
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed Board of Directors Meeting TBD

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

TIME EVENT DETAILS
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. General Session Todd Squires to MC
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome / Pledge / Prayer Vaughn Clemmons
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. New Member Swearing in Ceremony & Meet and Greet Amy Bednar & Todd Squires
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Financial Report Jeremy Cross
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. President’s Address / Appointment of Nominating Committee Vaughn Clemmons
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Home Office Report Todd Squires
11:30 a.m. – Noon Bylaws Discussion & Vote Starr Sawalqah
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & ARA Awards Ceremony
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Nominating Committee Report, Election Speeches, Election of Officers Wayne Ray & Home Office Staff
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ARA Showcase and Q&A: Elevate Your Business & Maximize Your Membership

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Discover the tools, resources, and innovations designed to grow your business and unlock the full value of your ARA membership. The ARA Showcase offers live demos, expert highlights, and actionable insights to help you thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Insurance Update & Need to Know Mike Peplinski with Harding Brooks
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Royal Key Supply Key Training
5:00 p.m. Wrap-Up
5:00 p.m. Board Meeting to Elect Officers
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ARA Social Sponsored by RDN Located at Novi in Eldorado

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

TIME EVENT DETAILS
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Welcome & Announcement of Board Positions Announce BOD positions
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Lender, Vendor & Agent Forum Sponsored by MBSi
11:00 a.m. Wrap-Up & Close
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. ARA & CCUCC Joint Mixer