Big I CNY Holiday Party 2025

Pacifier donations to Birthright of Syracuse being dropped off by board director, Jacquie Kaden, and executive director, Kathy Lawler.

Ringing in the new year with Big I CNY

On Wednesday, January 8th, Big I CNY members gathered at Coleman’s to celebrate the season and reconnect with peers. The event was filled with delicious food, great drinks, and lively conversation among some of the best insurance professionals in the state.

Beyond the festivities, attendees embraced the spirit of giving by supporting St. Lucy’s Church in Syracuse. Members brought much-needed donations, including pacifiers, winter hats, gloves, scarves, toiletries, and non-perishable food items. Financial contributions were also collected, with cash and checks made out to St. Lucy’s Bread of Life. In addition, attendees also donated 100+ pacifiers to Birthright of Syracuse. If you'd like to learn more about Birthright of Syracuse or donate new/gently used baby items, please click here.

This year’s holiday party was not only a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with colleagues but also a meaningful way to give back to the local community. Big I CNY extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to this worthwhile cause.

2020 Big I CNY Holiday Party Recap

More than 100 people attended the 2020 Big I CNY Holiday Party, enjoying food and camaraderie. 281 new hats, gloves, and scarves were donated to St. Lucy's Church to be handed to families in need. Attendees also donated $284 to St. Lucy's Church. If you would like to donate new hats, gloves, or scarves or make a monetary contribution, please email Tim Toomey at Banach & Toomey at tim@banachtoomey.com.

Door Prize Winners

Craig Van Epps at Haylor, Freyer & Coon won a bottle of wine courtesy of Trade-Mark Restoration
Debbie Hulchanski of Mirabito-Gresham Insurance & Bonds won a bottle of wine from Fire & Water Restoration

Save the Date!

Go Big 2020: Future-Proof Your Agency
Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Hosted by Big I NY. David MacLachlan of Dominick Falcone Agency in Syracuse will be installed as the new chair of the board of Big I NY. The event will feature presentations and workshops by Dr. Billy Williams and Manny Barbosa. Last year's Go Big event sold out - don't miss this year's event to prepare your agency for the future and celebrate one of CNY's agents as he becomes chair.

Big I CNY's Golf Tournament
June 22, 2020

Registration is now open for Big I CNY's Golf Tournament on June 22nd at Drumlin's in Syracuse, which raises money for Project InVEST and local charities. Last year, we gave away $1,000 to 12 local charities picked by you.

Even if you're not a golfer, show your support by attending the social hour and dinner and/or buying a tee & green sign. Sponsorships available - contact ajust@biginy.org.

Next Gen

Stay tuned for exciting Next Gen events being planned this year, including a March madness mixer, CE trivia, and a speed networking event. Come out and meet other young insurance professionals in CNY. If you want to learn more, please complete the registration form below.