The annual ITA educational conference will be held November 17-20, 2008 at the Indianapolis Hyatt.

You can expect:

SEMINARS

With two days of solid instruction time, followed by a full day with the State Board of Accounts, this conference is certainly worth your time. Conference fees are low enough that if you can only attend part of the program, you will still get your money’s worth in valuable education.

NETWORKING

You asked for it: More time to network with other township officials. This year you can count on plenty of round-table discussion groups. Round-tables are designed to be a relaxed, open atmosphere where you can ask questions of other trustees and board members along with a “seasoned” facilitator. The program includes topics such as community service contracts and cemeteries. You can also check out the “general government” round-tables where any topic can be discussed.

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

The annual awards will be presented on Wednesday evening, November 19th. These three prestigious awards are “Trustee of the Year”, “Township Board Member of the Year” and “Township of the Year”. You are important to the success of this event since nominations come from the membership.

A nomination form will be included in your registration packet.

Here is the tentative schedule:

Sunday, November 16 - early bird registration
Monday, November 17 - General Session & Breakout workshops; evening hospitality
Tuesday, November 18 - Breakout workshops; evening hospitality
Wednesday, November 19 - Annual State Board of Accounts meeting; tradeshow; awards banquet
Thursday, November 20 - Closing breakfast