Our Mission
“To promote the value of independent insurance agencies in Central New York and provide quality programs, education and networking for our members.”
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June 22nd • Big I CNY Golf Tournament
August 6th • NextGen CNY 9-Hole Golf
October 15th • NextGen CNY CE Trivia
December 7th • NextGen CNY Shop ‘Til You Drop
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GET READY TO GOLF
Monday, June 22nd | Timber Banks
Get ready for an awesome day of golf, networking, and some friendly competition at this year’s Big I CNY Golf Tournament on Monday, June 22nd. We’re at the beautiful Timber Banks and you get to pick the style of play that suits you best!
9-Hole: Golf Social Great for beginners and recreational golfers. Get in an easy and relaxing 9-hole first thing in the morning before grabbing lunch at the clubhouse. Plenty of time for you to head into the office or take the rest of the day off…we won’t tell.
18-Hole: Tournament Perfect for avid golfers looking to show off their game and want a challenge. This is the whole tournament experience with contests, lunch, and drinks on the course. We’ll wrap up the day and award prizes at the post-tournament reception. Contests include Skins (NEW and by popular demand!), Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole-in-One, and 50/50 Tee Shot. To keep the pace of play moving, we are once again doing max bogey per hole and max two putts. We are also capping the tournament to 32 teams. May the best foursome win!
No matter the play you pick, you'll have a great time hitting the links while helping local charities. Thanks to your support of last year’s tournament, we donated $25,000. The tournament also supports the Project InVEST Robert Maher Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps CNY students continue their education in the field of insurance.
Golf’s not your game? That’s okay – come out to Timber Banks for the social reception. Enjoy the beautiful view from the back deck and catch up with friends.
COST
9-Hole Golf Social Registration includes greens and cart fees and lunch.
Foursome play: $500
Individual play: $125
18-Hole Tournament Registration includes lunch, greens and cart fees, drinks on the course, and social reception.
Foursome play: $800
Individual play: $200
Reception & Dinner-Only Ticket $60
Registration for the tournament is open to everyone! Foursomes for the 18-Hole Tournament are sold out. There are three individual player spots available. If you’d like to play in the 9-Hole Social, there are both foursomes and individual spots available.
SCHEDULE
7:15 am: 9-Hole Registration and Coffee
8:00 am: 9-Hole Shotgun
10:00 am: 18-Hole Registration and Bloody Mary & Mimosas
10:45 am – 12:00 pm: Lunch (grab & go available) & Installation of 2026-2027 Big I CNY Officers & Directors
11:30 am 18-Hole Shotgun
5:00 p.m. Social Reception & Open Bar
Timber Banks Course Map If you have any questions or need help registering, please contact Allison Just at 315-432-4249 or by email at ajust@biginy.org.
This is a fun event with the 9-hole social in the morning for beginner golfers with the 18-hole tournament to follow. This event raises money for local charities. The 2025 tournament donated $25,000!
Interested in a sponsorship? Please contact Allison Just at ajust@biginy.org or 315-432-4249.
Big I CNY Gives Back
$25,000 Raised for Central New York Charities
We love seeing our local associations shine. Big I CNY recently joined Bridge Street to share how our members continue to give back to the Central New York community year after year. From raising more than $205,000 through their annual golf tournament to supporting local charities with winter gear donations, this is what true community impact looks like.
That impact was on full display this morning, January 14, at Big I CNY’s annual charity check presentation breakfast, where $25,000 was distributed to 20 local charities making a difference right here at home.
Huge thanks to Mike Crowley and Jacquie Kelly Kaden for helping share Big I CNY’s story and charitable mission. Take a few minutes to watch the video and see the incredible work our members are doing in the community.
If you missed the behind-the-scenes, take a look! All photos of recipients can be found here!
BIG I CNY Holiday Party
Ringing in the new year with Big I CNY
What a night in Central New York. January 14th, more than 100 Big I CNY members and guests packed Coleman’s for our Holiday Party, and it truly was a fantastic time filled with great food, great drinks, and even better conversations with some of the best insurance professionals around.
The evening was also a meaningful way to give back. Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended, we were proud to support St. Lucy’s Church in Syracuse through donations of winter hats, gloves, scarves, toiletries, non-perishable food items, and financial contributions to the Bread of Life program.
Thank you to everyone who came out, connected, and helped make this night both fun and impactful. Events like this are a great reminder of how strong and supportive the Big I CNY community is.
Thank you to our Co-Sponsor, Syracuse CPCU!
CPCU Accepting Scholarships
The Syracuse CPCU Chapter is offering three $1,000 scholarships in 2026 to support students pursuing education in insurance and related fields. Scholarships are only available to students (high school students, college students, or children/grandchildren/wards of CPCU members). Applications for all scholarships are due by April 1.
NextGen CNY Shop 'Til You Drop Challenge for Charity
NextGen CNY kicked off the season of giving with another successful Shop ’Til You Drop Challenge for Charity on December 8 at Destiny USA. Members and guests gathered at Bullfinch Brewpub before heading out to shop, connect, and give back to local charities across Central New York.
Teams were armed with holiday wish lists and spending cash to fill shopping bags with gifts, all while building new relationships and enjoying plenty of festive spirit. From ugly holiday sweaters to Santa hats, the energy was high and the generosity even higher.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this third annual event such a meaningful and fun way to support our community.
Big I CNY Legislative Breakfast
Big I CNY members gathered at Bellevue Country Club for a productive and engaging Legislative Breakfast on December 12. The morning brought together agents, local legislators, and members of the Big I New York legislative team for meaningful discussion on the issues impacting our industry.
Travis Wattie, AVP of Government Relations for Big I New York, provided a legislative update and led a roundtable conversation focused on key outcomes from the 2025 legislative session, ongoing availability and affordability challenges, and proposals aimed at modernizing the insurance marketplace.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a valuable opportunity to connect, share perspectives, and reinforce the importance of the independent agent voice in Central New York.
Thank you to our Co-Sponsor, Syracuse CPCU!
ANNOUNCEMENT
Big I CNY will be honoring the great work of 20 local charities. On January 14th, each charity will be awarded a check for $1,250. The $25,000 donation is thanks to our members and the participants of the 2025 golf tournament.
Every year proceeds from the tournaments are awarded to deserving charities picked by you.
The list of this year’s charities is below. Be sure to check out the good work they do and how you can help.
Winter 2025 Newsletter
Big I CNY’s Winter 2025 Newsletter is packed with exciting updates, from upcoming events like the NextGen Shot Clock Social and Big I CNY Golf Tournament to major advocacy efforts in Albany and Washington, D.C. Members now have access to exclusive tech resources, legislative scholarships, and new ways to get involved.
Don’t miss out—click the link to explore all the latest news and opportunities!