2024 Annual Conference  

Registration

• REGISTER AS AN ATTENDEE
• SPONSOR/EXHIBITOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Conference Pricing

Abstracts

The deadline to submit an abstract is May 31 June 20. 

Schedule

Our at-a-glance schedule is posted (last updated September 6). For the complete schedule, which includes session descriptions, meeting rooms and speaker bios, please use the conference app. The app is only accessible to conference attendees -- if you have not received instructions to access the app, please contact [email protected]. 

Tracking PDHs

For those who need to track their professional development hours, we have a PDF Tracker you can download for your records to self-check off the sessions you attend. Printed copies of the tracker will not be available onsite. Looking for your hours from 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023? You can access your history and print out a certificate by clicking on the "My CEUs" link (at top of this page). 

Scholarships

Two scholarships will be awarded, one for someone working in floodplain management and one for someone working in stormwater management. In addition to the registration fee, this scholarship includes most meals at the conference. Hotel registration, travel expenses, and any other conference related expenses or incidentals are the sole responsibility of the scholarship winner. Winners will be expected to volunteer as needed during conference. If an individual has already registered for the conference, we will refund the registration fee if he/she is selected as a scholarship recipient. Deadline was June 14. 

Hotel Information

Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa
777 Blue Chip Drive
Michigan City, IN 46360

• INAFSM Discount Rate: $109/night for a standard room, or $119/night for a premium room. In addition, there is a mandatory daily resort fee of $11.99/night. Our special group rate is valid through August 20, but will end sooner if our room block fills up or the hotel sells out.
• Please note a refundable deposit equal to the first nights’ room and tax will be charged on your credit card at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid forfeiting the deposit amount. A $100.00 authorization is required at check-on. Reservations are non-transferrable. Rates do not include the nightly resort fee of $13.43 ($11.99 plus tax) which will be charged at check-in.
• Book your room online, or call (888) 879-7711. Our group code is INAFSMG.

Awards

Each year at the Annual Conference, INAFSM recognizes those individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the fields of stormwater and/or floodplain management. Nominations for each award are offered in the summer before the Conference.  Learn more about our award categories and submit a nomination before the July 12 deadline. 

16th Annual Golf Outing

Our 16th annual INAFSM golf scramble will be held at Legacy Hills Golf Club in Laporte (299 W Johnson Rd) on Tuesday, September 10th, with the first group teeing off at 12:00 pm. We only have 6 foursomes reserved so please get your reservation in early. Legacy Hills Golf Club is in the unique position of being both one of Indiana’s oldest golf courses, and one of Indiana’s newest golf courses. The course was originally established in 1904. Most recently, The Legacy Corporation purchased the course along with a considerable amount of land across the street. A tunnel was built to connect the front nine holes and the newly created back nine holes of the course, along with a new club house. Alongside the pro shop is a first class driving range.
Greens fees with cart are $44 per golfer ($35 for seniors 65+), paid directly to the course upon your arrival. Show up early to relax and enjoy lunch at the course, also on your own (dogs and burgers).

Contact John Crist ASAP to enter yourself or reserve a foursome of your own.

Silent Auction

Informational Flyer. Once again we'll be hosting a silent auction to support our Greg Main and Toni Cecil Memorial Scholarship funds! Would your business donate an item? Or you personally? Perhaps you and co-workers can put together a basket of items from your part of the state? Wondering what would make a good item? Just think about items on which you might like to bid; if the item or collection of items is interesting to you, then there's a good chance that others will be interested, too. Please contact Suzie Delay or call (317) 234-1063) to make a donation or request more information.

Logo Merchandise

Through out the year, Colored Threads takes orders for embroidered apparel featuring the INAFSM logo. For those who order before August 26 you can save on shipping and we'll bring your purchase to the conference for you.