NextGen CNY Shop 'Til You Drop for Charity

‘tis the season of giving: a fun evening of networking and shopping for charity

The holiday season kicked off with a bang as NextGen CNY hosted its annual Shop ‘Til You Drop charity event! Over 30 independent insurance agents and company representatives donned their comfiest shopping shoes and biggest holiday smiles to support not one, not two, but THREE amazing causes.

Armed with shopping carts and holiday cheer, participants shopped for items benefiting Birthright of Syracuse, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and the Rescue Mission’s Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter. From toys and clothes to much-needed essentials, the generosity on display was enough to make even Santa jealous.

It wasn’t just about giving back, though—the event buzzed with festive fun, from friendly chatter to spreading holiday magic together. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us to make this season brighter for those in need. Our hearts (and shopping bags) are full! 🎁🎄

NextGen CE Trivia & Karaoke

A Fun Night of CE Trivia & Karaoke

Twelve teams of insurance agents, company representatives, industry friends, and Le Moyne College insurance students battled it out for bragging rights at NextGen CNY's annual CE Trivia & Karaoke event.

After ten rounds– hosted by Big I NY's Tim Dodge– three teams were tied. No one answered the tie-breaker correctly, so of course NextGen CNY determined a sing-off was needed. Three amazing performances but in the end Holly Martin, Ali Lalonde, Melissa Frawley, Robyn Barrette, and John DeNicola were crowned champs by roaring applause. They took home the coveted trophies and have bragging rights... until next year's event.

Everyone enjoyed networking, food, and earning 1 CE. Many also donated non-perishable items to support NextGen NY's statewide food drive. The donated items will benefit the Food Bank of CNY.

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Thank you to our sponsors!

Platinum

Capital Premium Financing • Finger Lakes Insurance Agency: An Office of Insurance-on-Hudson • Great American

Gold

Dryden Mutual • Erie & Niagara • NBT Insurance • NYCM • Preferred Mutual • Progressive • Travelers • Utica National • Wayne Co-operative

Silver

Broome Co-operative • Hanover • Key Bank • Liberty Mutual • National General, an Allstate Company • Paul Davis Restoration • Selective •

Solvay Bank Insurance Agency • USI • W.H. Greene

Meet Other Young Insurance Pros & Smile for the Camera

A total of 55 agents brought great energy to another fabulous networking event, leaving with three new headshots and plenty of new connections. Dozens of school supplies were donated to be given to Mary Nelson Youth Center's annual back-to-school drive.

Special thank you to all our sponsors for this event! This wouldn’t be possible without you all.

Next Gen CNY Toys for Tots 2019

Thank you to Next Gen CNY for organizing a Toys for Tots drive, collecting 299 toys. The following agencies/companies participated:

Property Restoration – 80

Haylor, Freyer & Coon - 66

Delmonico Insurance Agency - 45

Security Mutual - 40

Big I NY - 25

One Group – 23

Travelers - 20

Thanks to all who participated, and a shout-out to Property Restoration for collecting the most toys!