10/30/2026
2026 Local Conferment and Officer Installation Holiday Party
Join the Buffalo Chapter of the CPCU Society as we honor and celebrate our 2026 New Designees at our annual Holiday Party, held at Bobby J's Italian Grille. The evening will feature a cocktail hour, dinner, and a special Conferment ceremony.
Presiding over the ceremony and presenting CPCU pins will be our Past President, Matthew Paluch, CPCU.
We’ll also install our 2027 Officer Team and recognize our outgoing President, Harmony Johnson, CPCU, for his service.
🎉 Congratulations to our 2026 New Designees:
Kyle Gilckert, CPCU
Joseph Butler, CPCU
Rachel Holdsworth, CPCU
🎖️ Welcome to Our 2026 Officers:
President: Robert Christ
Vice President: Matthew Whittemore
Treasurer: Shannon Van Doorn
Secretary: Jennifer Steiner
Immediate Past President: Harmony Johnson
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Time:
Cocktails begin at 5:30 PM
Dinner and Ceremony begin at 6:30 PM
Location:
Bobby J's Italian Grille
obby J's Italian American Grille
204 Como Park Blvd
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Attire: Professional – Let’s celebrate with style.
Includes:
Dinner
Two-Hour Open Bar
🔔 Please note: Event time and date are subject to change.
Registration now open: Register below
🎟️ Ticket Pricing & Sponsorship Opportunities
Early Bird Ticket Pricing
October 9 – November 9, 2026
1 Ticket: $55, plus applicable fees
2 Tickets: $110, plus applicable fees
2026 CPCU Designees: Complimentary Admission!
Regular Ticket Pricing
Effective November 10, 2026
1 Ticket: $70, plus applicable fees
Table Sponsorship Opportunity
Table Sponsorship: $1,000, plus applicable fees. Showcase your organization’s support of the Buffalo CPCU Society by becoming a Table Sponsor for our 2026 Local Conferment & Officer Installation Holiday Party!
*Table Sponsorship Includes:
*8 Event Tickets for your guests
*Prime Seating Location at the event
*Company or Organization Logo displayed at your table
*Recognition During the Event Program
*Acknowledgment in the Event Program Book
Refund & Ticket Policy
Refund Policy: Refund requests will be honored up to 7 days before the event. Please note that service fees are non-refundable after purchase. No refunds will be issued within 7 days of the event. Refunds are issued through Eventbrite.
Ticket Purchases: All tickets must be purchased exclusively through Eventbrite. Tickets cannot be transferred or resold to another individual.
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our 2026 sponsors. Your commitment helps make events like this possible and continues to strengthen the CPCU community.
Genesee Patrons Insurance- www.gpins.net
USI Insurance- www.usi.com
Lawley Insurance- www.lawleyinsurance.com
Insurance Women of Buffalo- https://insurancewomenbuffalo.com/
Merchants Insurance Group Merchants Insurance Group - https://www.merchantsgroup.com/
Register Below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-local-conferment-and-officer-installation-holiday-party-tickets-2003177875951?aff=oddtdtcreator
