Make the Right Choice: Attend the 2010 Fund Members’ Conference April 25-27
by Stacy Hobbs
We know you have many choices when deciding which conferences and conventions you attend each year. Most often, your choices are not easy ones to make considering limited budget and time. What conference should you choose that will provide you with the most information? You may need pertinent information on liability or workers’ compensation claims. How do those claims relate to human resources or other tough policy, legal, or employment issues? It’s complicated right? That is why the Fund is your best choice. The Fund Members’ Conference is uniquely positioned to put it all together for you and provide the most comprehensive education available. We boast the largest Texas school risk management conference covering 24 topics and 20 roundtables with various speakers from TASB and expert vendors.
For over 10 years, conference preregistration has been free for Fund members.
We continue this tradition in 2010 so pack your bags and get ready to network with your colleagues and TASB staff for another year.
The conference takes place at the Hyatt Hotel and kicks off on Sunday April 25. Special room rates were contracted at $150 per night, but you must call the hotel to reserve your room by April 2 to get this rate. If you plan to arrive early, be sure to register for the complimentary annual Sunday Early Bird Buffet Dinner from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. hosted at the Hyatt Hotel.
On Monday April 26, wake up with a great inspirational message from Jim “The Rookie” Morris, the conference keynote speaker. After that, the breakout sessions begin. Make sure you choose which sessions you want to attend when registering. You will get a detailed email confirmation with your chosen topics to take with you to conference. Our lunch program will feature a presentation honoring the 2010 Fund Innovation Award winners. To end an intense day of training, come to the reception from 5-7 p.m. on Monday evening also hosted by the Hyatt. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments with your colleagues and TASB staff before you head out the door to eat and/or explore the Austin scene.
Tuesday April 27, attendees will benefit from another couple rounds of breakout sessions and 20 different conference roundtables. We conclude each year with a special tradition for members. Do not leave early or you will miss out on the Annual Coverage Credit Drawings at Noon for $1,000, $3,000, and $5,000.
If you don’t like your odds with the drawing, do not fret. Did we mention that each member gets renewal coverage credit just for attending the conference? Yes, up to $300 per program based on program membership will be awarded. Details on those credits will be contained in the conference program handed out at the registration booth.
The way we see it, the Fund Members’ Conference is your only choice. Don’t wait! The deadline for registration is April 19, so register today!
