ASFPM 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE - JUNE 11 - 16, 2006,
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
We wish to thank everyone who attended our annual national
conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last month and helped make it
such a huge success. Our final count was an astounding 1,222!
If you did not get a chance to complete the Conference Evaluation,
we would greatly appreciate your feedback now. It will only take a
couple minutes to do this special online survey. www.floods.org/albuquerque/evaluation.asp
Workshops (optional, separate registration required)
9:00 - 6:00
Techinical Field Tours (optional, separate registration required)
1:00 - 5:00
NEW - Committees Open House
3:00 - 3:20
First Timers Orientation (repeat at 5:00)
7:30 - 10:00
Welcome Fiesta - New Mexico Style
Monday
8:00 - 3:00
Workshops (optional, separate registration required)
8:00 - 5:00
Technical Field Tours (optional, separate registration
required)
8:30 - 3:00
ASFPM Policy Committee Meetings
10:00 - 10:20
First Timers Orientation (repeat at 3:00)
Noon - 1:30
Lunch on your own
3:30 - 5:00
ASFPM Membership Meeting
4:00 - 7:00
CFM Exam (advance registration required)
5:00 - 7:00
Exhibits Grand Opening
7:00 -
Dinner on your own
7:00 - 10:00
State Chapter Meetings - By invitation of Chapter (Optional)
Tuesday
THE 3-DAY TECHNICAL CONFERENCE COMMENCES
8:30 - 10:00
Plenary 1
10:30 - Noon
Plenary 2
Noon - 1:30
Keynote Luncheon
1:45 - 3:15
Concurrent Session A (9 tracks)
3:45 - 5:15
Concurrent Session B (9 tracks)
5:15 - 6:30
Exhibits Social
6:30 -
Dinner on your own
7:00 - 10:00
Corporate Partner Networking Function (hosted by Baker)
Wednesday
7:00 - 8:15
Early Bird Discussions on Hot Issues
8:30 - 10:00
Plenary 3
10:30 - Noon
Concurrent Session C (9 tracks)
Noon - 1:00
Lunch on your own
1:30 - 2:30
Concurrent Session D (5 tracks plus mapping session)
2:30 - 2:45
Final Exhibits viewing; post final Foundation Silent Auction
bids
2:45 - 3:45
Concurrent Session E (5 tracks plus mapping session)
4:00 - 5:00
Plenary 4
5:00 - 5:30
Live Auction culminating the ASFPM Foundation Silent Auction
5:30 -
Dinner on your own
Thursday
7:00 - 8:15
Regional Meetings
8:30 - 10:00
Plenary 5
10:30 - Noon
Concurrent Session F (9 tracks)
Noon - 1:50
National Awards Luncheon
2:00 - 3:30
Concurrent Session G (9 tracks)
4:00 - 5:30
Concurrent Session H (9 tracks)
6:00 - 10:00
End of Conference Networking Event
Friday
8:00 - Noon
Workshops (optional, separate registration required)
8:00 - 3:00
Technical Field Tours (optional, separate registration required)
9:00 - Noon
CFM Exam (advance registration required)
Hotel Info
- Two of our contracted hotels in Albuquerque are literally
only one block from the Convention Center, where all the
conference program events will take place throughout the
week. They are just 2 blocks from the Route 66 Entertainment
Corridor, and are just 10 minutes from Sunport Airport. Be
sure to mention FLOOD CONFERENCE when making your reservation.
HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE – our headquarter hotel, 325
rooms
330 Tijeras NW 505-842-1234 http://albuquerque.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml
$120 single or double, 50% of block at gov’t rate for qualifiers
Large rooms with breathtaking Sandia Mountain views and calming
desert tones are the norm at the Hyatt, rounded out by a 24-hour
fitness center, in-room coffee, and outdoor pool and spa.
DOUBLETREE HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE – 225 rooms
201 Marquette Ave. NW 505-247-3344 http://doubletree.hilton.com
$115 single or double, 50% of block at gov’t rate for qualifiers
Featuring wireless Internet connection in the lobby and coffee
makers in all rooms, they are connected to the Convention Center
by an underground passageway. Like all Doubletree Hotels, they
offer their fabulous warm chocolate chip cookies on check-in!
PLAZA INN ALBUQUERQUE – 75 rooms
900 Medical Arts Avenue NE 505-243-5693http://www.plazainnabq.com/
$89 single or double, 33% of block at gov’t rate of $66
for qualifiers
The Plaza Inn is located over a mile from the Convention Center
but will provide courtesy transportation to conference functions
within a 5 mile radius, from 7am - 10:45pm daily. Hotel features
complimentary continental breakfast, wireless high speed Internet
access in all rooms, free parking, TV/DVD and coffee maker in
all rooms, indoor pool and spa, fitness room, restaurant, lounge,
and game room.
LA POSADA ALBUQUERQUE Will be closed for renovations and is not accepting
reservations for the week of the Conference.
Registration Forms,
Schedule and Full Conference Brochure
After May 12, 2006, add $75 to individual categories
Exhibitor - ASFPM Corporate Partner
N/A
$845
Exhibitor - Non-Partner
N/A
$1145
After May 12, 2006, add $150 late fee to exhibitor
categories
Package Deal - In addition to the 3-day conference
and exposition, the full package includes 1 workshop, 1 technical
field tour, all early morning and evening sessions, and the Thursday
networking event
Professional Credit Hours
ASFPM will provide certificates of
attendance to all persons attending the full three-day conference
program. Many opportunities for professional development credit
are offered in the official conference on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, along with the associated training workshops on Sunday,
Monday and Friday. Participation in the full conference earns 12
Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs). Workshops are assigned
the applicable number of CECs in their respective descriptions
in the Conference Brochure. All other professional credit hours
should be submitted to the governing body for approval and acceptance.
Albuquerque combines a unique blend of multi-culturalism, natural beauty, profound
historic attractions, spectacular climate with four distinct seasons, museums,
galleries and shopping to create a distinct and unforgettable visit for every
kind of visitor.
Driving to the Conference? Check out the Convention
Center Parking Map and the Downtown
Districts Map. Most of the parking lots downtown are owned by
the City of Albuquerque and the charge is $10 to $12 per day.
Albuquerque Convention Center - Photo: Marble Street Studios
Old Towne Plaza - Photo: Marble Street Studios
Route 66 - Photo: Marble Street Studios
Albuquerque Skyline at Night - Photo: Ron Behrmann
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