What does my Conference Registration Include?

Conference Registration includes admittance to Conference sessions Sunday, September 9 through Tuesday, September 11, 2007, the IGFOA Annual Business Meeting, and the Vendor Showcase.  Registration also includes the following meals and social events:

The following events require separate registration and payment as listed in the registration form:

• Conference Golf Outing at The Rail Golf Course, Sunday, September 9
• Leadership Dialogue for Public Sector Finance Professionals, Monday, September 10
• You must attend the conference to attend the Leadership Dialogue and/or the Golf Outing

For the complete schedule visit the Conference Overview

Nametags are required for admittance to all Conference sessions, meals, and activities.  Some activities may require separate tickets.  Nametags and tickets will be provided at Conference check-in.

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How do I register?

Go to IGFOA Conference On-line Registration.  On-line registrants will receive an automatic confirmation.

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Where should I stay?

Conference accommodations are available at the Springfield Hilton,

Room Rate:  $89 per night

Contact the Springfield Hilton at 217-789-1530 to make reservations.  Provide the code IGF and register by August 17, 2007 to receive the $89 room rate.

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Where can I park and how much will it cost?

Conference attendees staying at the Springfield Hilton may park in the garage connected to the Hotel.

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How do I get to Springfield?

Directions to Springfield

Map of Springfield

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What should I wear?

Business casual attire is appropriate for all Conference sessions and events.

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Do I need to check-in with the Conference once in Springfield?

Each registered Conference attendee and walk-ins must check-in at the Conference Registration Desk.  The Conference Registration Desk will be open on Sunday, September 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Monday, September 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m at the Springfield Hilton on the Mezzanine level.  All payments must be received prior to the Conference.  No admittance to Conference without pre-payment.

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Where are Conference sessions and events held?

All Conference sessions will be held at the Springfield Hilton, unless noted in the program.  The  Hotel Pere Marquette is located at , Phone: .  Unless otherwise noted below, all Conference events and meals will also be held at the Spingfield Hilton.

• Sunday, September 9, Conference Golf Outing at The Rail Golf Course 1400 S Club House Dr Springfield, IL 62707. Shotgun start at 8:00 AM.  Golfers should register at the course by 7:30 AM.  Golfers should plan to provide their own transportation. Directions and more information about the course can be found at The Rail Golf Course. 
• Sunday, September 9, Welcome Reception and Dinner at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 North Sixth Street, Springfield, IL 62701.  Welcome reception opens at 6:00 PM.  The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is within walking distance of the hotel.  Included in conference registration fee.  Must be registered for the conference to attend.       

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What are the Conference Registration fees?

Rates for IGFOA Members are shown.  Refer to registration form for more details and later rates:

• GOLF OUTING - $75 for members through Sept 1, 2007, $85 for members after Sept 1, 2007
• IGFOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION-   Member fee $255 through June 30th,  refer to Conference Overview for a complete list of fees.
• Leadership Dialogue* - $15 per person

*Limited availability – early registration encouraged

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Can IGFOA invoice me for the Conference fees?

All payments must be received prior to the Conference.  No admittance to Conference without pre-payment.  Your e-mail confirmation serves as your invoice or print your registration form before submitting on-line to serve as an invoice.

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Can I pay a partial fee if I am just attending for one day?

Individuals must pay the full conference fee even if they are only attending part of the Conference.  Name badge is required for admittance to all sessions, exhibits, and events.

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What if I need to cancel?

Cancellations for Conference registration prior to August 21, 2007 will be charged a $40.00 handling fee.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations after August 21, 2007 or for no-shows.  Substitutions may be made at any time with advance notification.

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Can I bring my family and friends?

Springfield is a great place for family and friends to join you in a variety of adventures or sightseeing activities.  Check out http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/ for lots of things to do in Springfield.  Conference registrants may register guests and family that wish to join us in Springfield but will not be participating in Conference educational sessions, professional networking, or the vendor showcase, by contacting info@igfoa.org.  Guests fees are $50.00 for the Sunday evening dinner at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Musuem.  Government finance staff, public finance professionals, and service providers that serve the public sector are not eligible for guest registration.   

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How many Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits can I earn at the Conference?

By attending on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday registrants can earn 9 CPE credits during the Conference.  In order to receive credit, each attendee must sign the CPE form at registration and complete and remit a CPE attendance ticket at each session. Please refer to the Conference Program for specific CPE credits for each session.  CPE Certificates will be mailed to each attendee completing the CPE attendance form, no later than November 30, 2007.

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How can I help at the Conference?

We rely heavily on volunteers to make the conference run smoothly and keep conference costs low.  Volunteers are needed to assist with greeting and directing attendees, staffing the registration desk, setting up for special events, and tear down.  Volunteers are also needed to help stuff attendees’ registration packets a couple of weeks before the conference.  Call IGFOA at 630/505-0679 or email mshank@igfoa.org for an assignment.

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I would like to speak at one of the Conference sessions

IGFOA begins planning the program for the Annual Conference at least one year in advance.  The Conference Program Committee meets in January or February each year to finalize the program topics and sessions for that year’s conference.  Session specific agendas are developed and the Conference Program Committee volunteers recruit and select speakers for each session.  If you have an idea or program to propose for the 2008 Annual Conference, please forward your suggestion to Tom Kuehne, 2008 Annual Conference Program Chair, c/o Village Village of Arlington Heights or the IGFOA office. 

Can my firm help by sponsoring a Conference event?

IGFOA does not seek sponsors for the Annual Conference on a separate occasion.  Rather, associates wishing to serve as Conference Sponsors may select that option as part of their annual dues.  For more information on adding sponsorship to your dues, please call IGFOA at 630/505-0679. Sponsoring Firm membership form.  This year, the charitable golf outing is seeking sponsors to benefit the Make-a-Wish foundation.  For more information visit Conference Overview.

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Can my firm exhibit during the Conference?

The conference includes a vendor showcase featuring firms offering government finance related products and services.  You are invited to exhibit on a space available basis. 2007 Vendor Showcase applications will be accepted beginning June 12, 2007.  Applicants that cannot be accommodated within the allotment of exhibit booths will be placed on a wait list. 

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Will IGFOA address requests for accommodation or special dietary needs?

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the IGFOA Conference Committee will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities.  Please contact IGFOA at 630/505-0679 (phone), or info@igfoa.org (email) or 630/505-0689 (fax) to indicate any special needs you may have no later than September 1, 2007.  If you have special needs regarding hotel accommodations, please contact the hotel directly (see Where Should I Stay).  Persons with special dietary needs may make arrangements by calling IGFOA at 630/505-0679 no later than September 1, 2007.

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Can government finance officers from other states attend?

Government finance officers that are members of another state GFOA and employees of a governmental unit in a neighboring state are welcome to attend the IGFOA Conference at the Member rate.  Contact IGFOA for details.

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Where is next year’s conference?

2008  Annual Conference will be held in Champaign, IL.

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Do my membership dues include conference registration?

No.  Membership dues are used to defray the costs of member newsletters, web site, committee and chapter support, and seminar/conference planning.  Conference registration fees are set to cover the cost of educational programs and meals.

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Need more information?

Call IGFOA at (630) 505-0679 or Conference Committee Chair Dallas Whitford at (217) 789-2294.  IGFOA can also be reached via fax at 630/505-0689, e-mail at info@igfoa.org, or mail at IGFOA, NIU Naperville, 1120 E. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563.

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