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CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
Unless otherwise noted,
all events are at Hilton Garden Inn in Champaign, Illinois
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Saturday, September 6 |
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| Game time 11:00 AM |
IGFOA Football and Tailgate Party
Football and fun as U of I meets Eastern Illinois on the gridiron on Saturday. We'll have an informal tailgate before the game then enjoy a post-game bash!
Conference registration includes option to purchase tickets for you and your guests.
Registered for the conference but wish to purchase football tickets for family members? Click here |
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Sunday,
September 7 |
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| 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
Golf Outing
Play 18 holes of golf to Support Illinois Make A Wish Foundation. Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Tee off at 8:30 AM. There is a separate
registration and fee for golf. Ironhorse Golf Club 2000 Ironhorse Drive Tuscola IL.
The
Conference Outing benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of
Illinois. Charity donor opportunities are available
as specified below. Donors will also be recognized at the Kick-off Party. Donate today. |
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Hole
Donors |
$100 per hole |
| First Down Donor |
$250 |
| Second Down Donor |
$500 |
| Third Down Donor |
$750 |
| Touchdown Donor |
$1000 |
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Golf Registration Fee Schedule
$75 | Members attending the Annual Conference, payments through Sept. 1
$85 | Members attending the Annual Conference, payments after Sept. 1
$95 | Non-members attending the Annual Conference
Golf
Only … Not attending Annual Conference Sessions or Events | $145
Must pre-register using on-line registration form. |
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| 10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM |
Registration - Check in and pick up your conference materials. |
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| 3:30 -
5:15 PM |
Afternoon
Educational Sessions - Visit the Educational
Sessions Page for session descriptions |
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| 5:30 - 7:30 PM |
Kickoff Party Kick off the conference with great food and beverages, Make A Wish appreciation, and vote for best "tailgate" booth! |
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Monday, September 8 |
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| 7:30 -
9:00 AM |
Breakfast Keynote
- Humorist Tony Clements speaks on the importance of humor in the workplace. He appeared for “Showtime” as part of its Funniest Man in America Contest. Tony performed with comedian Sinbad, emceed shows with Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin, and has been the opening act for Jerry Butler and Ray Charles. In 1998, Tony was asked to be the warm-up act when President Clinton and Vice President Gore visited the University of Illinois. More . . . |
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| 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Vendor Showcase open - Applications accepted until August 1, 2008 or when booth spaces filled. |
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| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Registration - Check in and pick up your conference materials. |
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| 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Morning
Educational Sessions - Visit the Educational
Sessions Page for session descriptions and speaker
profiles. |
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| 12:30 - 1:30 PM |
Lunch and Annual Business Meeting Celebrate IGFOA's 50th Anniversary Business Meeting |
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| 1:30 - 4:00 PM |
Vendor Showcase open - Applications accepted until August 1, 2008 or when booth spaces filled. |
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| 1:30 - 5:00 PM |
Afternoon
Educational Sessions - Visit the Educational
Session Page for session descriptions and speaker
profiles. |
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| 6:00 - 10:00 PM |
Dinner and Dueling Pianos dine and unwind while the pianos duel over our favorite tunes. Bus transportation provided to downtown Urbana. |
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Tuesday, September 9 |
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| 7:30 - 8:15 AM |
Continental Breakfast |
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| 8:15 - 10:15 AM |
Morning
Educational Sessions - Visit the Educational
Session Page for session descriptions and speaker
profiles |
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| 10:30 AM-
NOON |
Closing Keynote and Brunch - This year's Keynote
Address will be delivered by Illinois State Comptroller Daniel W. Hynes during the Conference Brunch. More . . . |
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LOCATION
Hilton
Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana - Directions
Educational Sessions and Vendor Showcase
1501 S. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
All conference registrants
are responsible for their own travel and lodging arrangements. Lodging and travel is not included in the conference registration fees. Refer to Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
OVERNIGHT ROOMS
The IGFOA block expired August 14, 2008 - please contact the hotels listed below for availability and room rate.
Hilton Garden Inn - 217-352-9970
Homewood Suites - adjacent to Hilton - 217-352-9960
Hawthorn Suites - 1 block from Hilton, 101 Trade Centre Drive
Country Inn & Suites, Champaign, IL - (217) 328-4400
Extended Stay America, Champaign, IL - (217) 351-8899
Ramada Limited, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-4400
Red Roof Inn, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-0101
Sleep Inn, Urbana, IL - (217) 369-6000
Baymont Inn & Suites, Tuscola, IL (near Ironhorse Golf Club) - (217) 253-3500
Click here for Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau information
about the Champaign/Urbana Area
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VENDOR
SHOWCASE - Booth registration closes August 15, 2008
The IGFOA
Annual Conference includes a Vendor Showcase featuring firms exhibiting
products and services for government finance operations. The 2008
Vendor Showcase will be the site of the Sunday Kickoff Party and breaks. This year's theme is TAILGATING and vendors are encouraged to spruce up their booths to give the exhibit hall the appearance of a parking lot before game time. Booths that best embody the theme will be recognized. IGFOA will provide the food and beverages. No grills, open fires, or outside food or beverages permitted. A Booth #
will be given at the registration desk on Sunday, September 7.
Please include your firm name instead of booth # on all correspondence
to the IGFOA and Best Expo.
Exhibit Booths are on a first in/first paid basis.
Payment in full by check or credit card must be received within
one week of submitting an application to reserve an Exhibit Booth.
Limited space available. Link to Vendor booth registration form
Check
out the Associate Forum Tips
for a Successful Conference with lots of advice
for exhibitors and Associate members!
Does your Exhibit Booth include The Top Ten List ?
Exhibit
Booth Fee:
$450 -- IGFOA member rate
$950 -- Non-member rate
Each booth will include the following:
• 10' X 8' draped booth
• Single 6-foot draped table and two chairs
• Single one-lined identification sign
• Listing in the conference program
• Opportunity to interact with IGFOA members
Electricity, telephone, Internet, audiovisual equipment can be made
available for an additional charge. Exhibitors are responsible for
any additional charges for equipment or service needs. Each exhibitor
will receive a detailed price list with confirmation of their exhibit
space.
Exhibit
Booth setup time:
Sunday, September 7
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hours:
Sunday, September 7
5:30 - 7:30
PM | Kickoff Party
Monday, September 8
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 - 4:00
PM
Exhibit
Booth Tear Down:
Monday, September 8
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Booths
must be dismantled by 6:00 PM
NOTE: In addition to the booth fee, each
individual that will be working at your booth -- regardless of how
many hours the individual will be working -- must register and pay
the individual registration fee for the conference. Name
badges and conference admission will only be made to paid registrants.
Please note that the registration fee cannot be prorated. Like all
conference registrants, exhibitors are responsible for their own
travel and lodging arrangements.
Registration fee information.
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