Starved Rock

THE ILLINOIS GFOA DOWNSTATE AND SOUTH METRO CHAPTERS

invite you to attend the

 

2008 SUMMER CONFERENCE

STARVED ROCK LODGE – UTICA, ILLINOIS

JULY 23 - 24, 2008

The Starved Rock Lodge in Utica, Illinois serves as the setting for the joint Summer Conference. The Conference provides a great opportunity to learn, compare notes with colleagues, and relax.

Reserve your overnight room by June 22, 2008

Agenda

Fees and registration

Overnight Rooms

Instructional Method - Group-Live 

  registration formRegistration: Click here

Who Should Attend? Finance officers, Treasurers, Business managers, and professional staff.  No prerequisites or preparation required.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand current economic conditions related to local government financial management

  • Secure up-to-date information about Internal Revenue Service requirements for Taxable Fringe Benefits and Independent Contractor Reporting on Form 1099

  • Explore internal control procedures appropriate for reducing the risk of fraud

  • Learn about insurance costs and healthcare trends and what employers can do to mitigate such costs

Earn up to 6 CPE Credits

Agenda

Wednesday, July 23 

12:00 PM Golf outing:  

Take a break and network with colleagues at the Downstate golf outing at Spring Creek Golf Course in Spring Valley, IL (20-25 miles from Starved Rock).  Tee times will be at 12:00 p.m., 12:08 p.m. and 12:15 p.m.   Register by July 10, 2008 using the on-line registration form at www.igfoa.org 
1:00 pm Guided Hike:

A guided 1 hour hike to either the Top of Starved Rock and French Canyon or Wildcat Canyon. 
5:30 pm Reception:   

Reception and networking in the Great Hall West in Starved Rock Lodge. 

Hors D’ Oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

6:30 pm Dinner:      

  A buffet dinner will be served in the Great Hall West in Starved Rock Lodge

Thursday, July 24

Sessions will be held at the Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

 7:30 – 8:30 am 

Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Great Hall West in Starved Rock Lodge

8:30 – 10:00 am 

Diane Swonk, Senior Managing Director and Chief Economist for Mesirow Financial, will speak about the Midwest Economy and the Credit Crisis 

10:15 – 11:45 am  Ted Knapp from the IRS will speak on IRS requirements for Taxable Fringe Benefits and Independent Contractor Reporting on Form 1099

11:45 am – 1:00 pm 

 Lunch will be served in the Great West Hall of the Lodge
1:00 – 2:00 pm

Kelly Zabinski, CPA of Zabinski Consulting Group, will speak on Internal Controls related to fraud protection
2:15 – 3:15 pm   Dennis Bautista of the Horton Group will talk about insurance costs

3:15 – 3:30 pm

 Legislative Update to be presented by Kent Oliven

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             Illinois GFOA Downstate and South Metro Chapters

2008 Summer Conference

 

Conference Fees

 

Two-day conference (includes Wednesday reception/dinner and Thursday meals & materials)

              Member rate - $120.00

              Non-member rate - $180.00

 

Wednesday only (Reception and Dinner)      

              Member rate - $30.00

              Non-member rate - $45.00      

                                                                     

Thursday only (Includes meals & materials)             

              Member rate - $90.00

              Non-member rate - $135.00    

 

Golf (18 holes & cart) - $32.50           

                                                                                                                             

Registrations are due by July 10.  A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations up to July 10, 2008. Cancellations after July 10, 2008 and no-shows are responsible for the full tuition. Substitutions may be made with advanced notice. IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full.  Register on-line at www.igfoa.org by July 10, 2008, payment by check or credit card.  Registration: Click here

 

This event complies with all Illinois Gift Ban Act restrictions, as registration fee/payment is fair market value. IGFOA does not accept third party registration or payments for any event and any registrations and or payments made for an individual outside of your government or firm will be returned.

 

Hotel Accommodations (Reserve Room by June 22, 2008)
Starved Rock Lodge
Utica, IL
Phone: 1-800-868-ROCK (7625) or 815-667-4211
Rate: $120.00 single/double occupancy. 
Code: Illinois Government Finance Officers Association

 

For more information contact:
Chris Tomerlin, City of Bloomington
Phone: 309-434-2606
Email: ctomerlin@cityblm.org

 

registration formRegistration: Click here

 

cpeThe Illinois Government Finance Officers Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417.  Web site:  www.nasba.org

 

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