"Face Everything And Rise" is the theme for the Nebraska Mortgage Association's 2021 Annual Conference at The Lied Lodge Conference Center -- part of The Arbor Day Farm complex in beautiful Nebraska City!  This year's Conference and Golf Outing will be held September 15 and 16.

The pre-conference golf outing on Wednesday, September 15 will be held at The Golf Club at Table Creek.  If golf is not your thing, you might still want to come early!  All around Arbor Day Farm, you will find a variety of fun opportunities for exploration, discovery, and relaxation. CLICK HERE to check out all the activities and events you can enjoy, including Treetop Village, Arbor Lodge, Wine Tasting and much more!

The Conference will be held Thursday, September 16 will feature an outstanding line-up of great speakers, along with the presentation of our 2020-21 "Champions Circle" awards and the announcement of our 2021 "Mortgage Professional of the Year" recipient.  

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 

Online registration is now available.  Conference Registration includes the Wednesday evening opening reception, all Thursday conference sessions, continental breakfast, lunch and admission to the trade show. 

Click here to download a pdf file of the Conference promo mailer -- and click here to download a pdf file of the registration form.

AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

12:00 Noon -- Golf Outing (Check-in starting at 11:00 am) 
The Golf Club at Table Creek - 5633 I Road

Afternoon -- Come early for "on your own" Optional Activities - please make your own arrangements for reservations and payment 

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. -- Opening Reception featuring The Comedy and Magic of Joe Cole - (Conference registration includes two complimentary drink tickets)

Joe caught the “magic bug” at the early age of 8 when he discovered his older brother’s magic set tucked away in his closet.  Joe’s act has come a long way since then. Joe has had many “Masters of Magic” train him their secret techniques. He created his stand-up act while in college and then began performing for the corporate world. In 2002 Joe received the “Most Original Act” award in New York City. Since then he has performed at the prestigious Magic Castle in LA where only the “best of the best” are invited to entertain. His clients have included Cox, Union Pacific Railroad, Mutual of Omaha, Harrah’s Casino and many more. CLICK HERE for a quick preview!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

7:45 - 8:30 a.m. -- Check In & Continental Breakfast/Time with Exhibitors

8:30 - 8:45 a.m. -- Open/Welcome - Laura Burford, CMB, American National Bank - NMA 2021 President

8:45 - 9:45 a.m. -- Cindy Tomcak, Cindy Tomcak Coaching & Development - "Make Every Conversation Count...With Yourself and Others"

Every conversation with your customers, your prospects, your teammates, and yes even your family and friends, is influenced by the way you communicate. Why do you click with some and not others? Communication happens on the listener’s terms. Many times, the message is interpreted differently than you intended. This is one of the challenges of communication and first impressions, both in person and via technology.  The conversations we have with ourselves and with others can make or break our success. Cindy's presentation will shed light on the importance of self-discovery and awareness for continued growth personally and professionally. She brings to the table a common language that will help enable you to build better relationships as well as develop tools to support a winning mind-set to help Make Every Conversation Count.

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. -- Break with exhibitors

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. -- Jerome Mayne, International keynote speaker on fraud and ethics --"Fraud and Consequences"

Jerome Mayne is the author of the book, Diary of a White Collar Criminal and co-author of "Mortgage Fraud and Predatory Lending – what every agent should know" (Dearborn/Kaplan). He has worked with dozens of companies and associations helping their people make the right decisions, when the right decisions aren’t easy. He is also a former felon.  As you can imagine, he has powerful stories about fraud, ethics and prison. Jerome speaks from experience with wit and passion. His story starts with success in corporate America and ends in federal prison for a white collar fraud conspiracy conviction. Click here for a "sneak peak" at this riveting presentation!

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. -- Lunch Buffet and Networking Time

11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. -- Lunch & Annual Awards/Business Meeting featuring an update from William Kooper, MPA, Vice President of State Government Affairs and Industry Relations, Mortgage Bankers Association -- plus 2022 Officer & Director Installation, Presentation of the 2020-21 NMA "Champions Circle" Award Winners, and announcement of the NMA's "Mortgage Professional of the Year" Award Recipient

Our featured lunchtime speaker, William "Koop" Kooper, is Vice President of State Government Affairs and Industry Relations at the Mortgage Bankers Association and in that capacity leads MBA's advocacy efforts at the state and local level as well as MBA's engagement with mortgage banking associations across the country. William is responsible for the MBA State Legislative and Regulatory Committee, staffs the State Association Relations Committee and leads the State Relations Initiative -- MBA's program to partner with state associations to align business development, communications and advocacy interests.

1:15 - 1:30 p.m. -- Break with exhibitors

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. -- Dan Meers, Kansas City Chiefs Mascot -- "Take Off the Mask: Is Your Life Story Worth Telling?" 

For the past 27 years, Dan has served as KC Wolf, the mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs football team. Dan averages more than 350 appear- ances each year and he has traveled throughout the United States and around the world entertaining fans of all ages. In 2006 Dan became the 1ˢᵗ NFL mascot inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. When he began his career with the Chiefs back in 1990 Dan never dreamed that he would still be wearing a costume 2 ½ decades later, but as Dan’s wife likes to say……”OLD MASCOTS NEVER DIE, THEY JUST SMELL LIKE IT.”  In November 2013, Dan came within inches of losing his life while practicing a bungee jump and zip line stunt at Arrowhead Stadium. The stunt went terribly wrong and Dan plummeted 75 feet before crashing into the stadium seats. Miraculously, he survived. Dan will share his incredible story and the important lessons that he learned during his long road to recovery about leadership and about life. Whether at home, work or in the community, Dan will challenge you to live each day to the fullest.

Stick around following the presentation to get your picture taken with Dan in his KC Wolf mascot costume!  CLICK HERE to view a brief video clip of Dan discussing his accident and recovery.   

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. -- Wrap-up & Vendor Prize Drawings, photos with Dan Meers

REGISTRATION

Online registration is now open!  Cost is $200 for NMA members and $250 for non-members.  Registration includes the Opening Reception on 9/15 (with two drink tickets), a continental breakfast and buffet lunch on 9/16 plus all Conference sessions and access to the exhibitors area.  

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE 

We thank all of our sponsors who continue to support our organization. Please click here if you are interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities for our 2021 Conference.  Click here for a detaled listing of all sponsorship opportunities and benefits of each package.

Sponsorships can be purchased online through the ticket options or by completing the PDF and mailing to: Nebraska Mortgage Association, PO Box 24133, Omaha, NE 68124.

ACCOMMODATIONS

A block of rooms has been reserved at The Lied Lodge at a special group rate of $134 plus taxes & fees.  CLICK HERE to book your room at the group rate.  Be sure to select "Group/Block" under "Special Codes" and then enter the Group Code:  2109NEBRAS 

HURRY - our block is filling up fast! If our block is filled or you want to look at other options, try one of the following in Nebraska City - all are within 5-10 minutes of The Lied Lodge:

• Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 801 Highway 2
• Best Western Nebraska City Inn, 2515 S 11 St
• Deluxe Inn Nebraska City, 1715 S 11 St

Questions about anything?  Contact NMA Executive DIrector Joe Pittman at [email protected] or 402-881-6467 cell.

WE CAN'T WAIT to see you!  It will be so GREAT to be able to gather with your colleagues to celebrate our industry and enjoy each other's company!