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SUMMARY:AMFM Membership Registration
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SUMMARY:Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) 26th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to participate in the 26th Annual Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) Conference\, the premier floodplain management convention in Montana!  The conference will include presentations\, technical workshops\, training sessions and exhibits in a variety of areas. Please consider presenting.  More information is available HERE. \nCONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION \nRegistration fees include all conference materials\, break refreshments and evening social events. Each individual from your agency or organization planning to attend the workshop must complete a separate registration.  Register using the “Register”” button at the bottom of the page. \n\n$275 – “Early Bird” conference registration (prior to January 23rd.\n$325 – Standard Registration after January 23rd.\nSpeaker Registration – The registration fee will be discounted 50% for one presenter for each selected abstract. Please note that the presenter must still register for the conference if they wish to attend other sessions.\n\nRegistration may be paid online through our website\, or paid in-person via check at the conference. Checks payable to AMFM may also be mailed to P.O. Box 1305\, Helena\, MT 59624.  Sorry\, there will be no refunds for cancelled registrations. If you encounter issues attempting to pay through PayPal\, please email sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov. \nTODD KLIETZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATORS/MANAGERS \nThe Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) is offering the Todd Klietz Memorial Scholarship for up to two Floodplain Administrators/Managers to attend the annual conference. The scholarship will include conference registration fees and hotel accommodation for up to three nights during the conference at the predefined hotel and conference rate. Any person serving the role as Floodplain Administrator and/or having floodplain management responsibilities on behalf of their community is eligible to apply. Only people employed directly by a community participating in the National Flood Insurance Program are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who submit an abstract to present at the conference and/or are within their first three years of having floodplain management responsibilities.  Fillable PDF applications and more information on how to apply can be obtained HERE. \nAMFM MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL \nAMFM annual dues are no longer included in conference registration and must be paid separately from conference registration. Annual membership dues are $30 and can be paid HERE. Only AMFM members can participate and vote in the annual membership meeting. \nCONFERENCE LOCATION & FACILITIES \nHoliday Inn Great Falls Convention Center | Great Falls\, MT | February 24th – 27th\, 2026 \nThe conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Great Falls Convention Center\, located at 1100 5th Street South\, Great Falls\, MT 59405. A block of rooms has been reserved from Monday\, February 23rd through Thursday\, February 26th. Rooms are available for $129 per night\, plus taxes and fees. \nSpecial AMFM Rates for the Room Block will be cut off on January 24th\, 2024. \nReservations are available by calling the hotel reservation line at (406) 727-7200 and identifying yourself as part of the Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) conference. \n EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR INFORMATION \nSponsoring is a great way to get your company recognized and market your services/products to floodplain professionals. Register for sponsorships by January 31st. Sponsors will be acknowledged according to the level of sponsorship chosen during the conference and throughout the year on the AMFM website.  An exhibit table will be available for your agency/organization to display information during the conference.  Setup will open Tuesday February 24th at 4:00 PM; take down to be completed by 2:00 PM on Friday February 27th. \nThere are four sponsorship levels available: \n\nBASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE) $500\nFREEBOARD $1\,000\nHIGH AND DRY $1\,500\nNO ADVERSE IMPACT $2\,500\n\nRegister & pay to be a conference sponsor using the “Register” button at the bottom of the page. \n 
URL:https://mtfloods.org/event/association-of-montana-floodplain-managers-amfm-26th-annual-conference-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Great Falls Convention Center\, 1100 5th Street South\, Great Falls\, MT\, 59405
ORGANIZER;CN="Association of Montana Floodplain Managers":MAILTO:sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov
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SUMMARY:Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) 27th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 27th Annual Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) Conference — Montana’s premier gathering for floodplain professionals\, innovators\, and community leaders.\nWe’re excited to welcome you to this three‑day experience filled with engaging presentations\, hands‑on technical workshops\, in‑depth training sessions\, and a dynamic exhibit hall showcasing the latest tools and solutions in the field. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to floodplain management\, this conference offers fresh ideas\, practical knowledge\, and meaningful connections that will elevate your work and strengthen communities across Montana.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Conference Registration \nRegistration will open on September 15th \nRegistration fees include all conference materials\, break refreshments and evening social events. Each individual from your agency or organization planning to attend the workshop must complete a separate registration. \n\n$275 – “Early Bird” conference registration (prior to December 21)\n$325 – Standard Registration after December 21.\nSpeaker Registration – The registration fee will be discounted 50% for one presenter for each selected abstract. Please note that the presenter must still register for the conference if they wish to attend other sessions.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				AMFM MembershipAMFM annual dues are no longer included in conference registration and must be paid separately from conference registration. Annual membership dues are $30. Only AMFM members can participate and vote in the annual membership meeting.\n Join or renew your membership here.\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Call for Presentations\nWe invite you to present at the Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) Conference. Our 27th annual gathering will take place February 23–26\, 2027\, in Billings\, Montana. Presentations will begin on Wednesday\, February 24\, and conclude mid‑day on Friday\, February 26. \nThe AMFM Conference and Workshops are geared toward floodplain professionals in both the government and private sectors. We are seeking a broad range of presenters who are associated with all aspects of the floodplain world. The AMFM conference agenda is intended to inform and educate local floodplain administrators and professionals in the engineering\, surveying\, planning\, and sanitarian fields. \nOur conference and workshops are accepted for “Continuing Education Credits” by most professional organizations. If it is not accepted by your organization\, we are happy to work with you to get it approved. \nIf you’ve attended an AMFM conference before\, you are aware of our professional yet relaxed environment where you can deepen your understanding of floodplain management while exchanging ideas with peers. If you haven’t attended or presented at an AMFM conference\, we invite you to join us and experience our diverse and welcoming community. This is a valuable opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and contribute—your knowledge and practical experience to the conversations that shape our field. \nThe topics for presentations can include case studies involving floodplain projects\, the various permitting processes\, flood hazard mapping\, FEMA funding\, floodplain developments\, subdivisions\, insurance\, stream restoration\, bank stabilization\, or other floodplain related topics. Based on feedback\, members are especially interested in seeing collaborative presentations involving both Floodplain Administrators and Engineers. Topics of a similar nature are welcome\, as are case studies illustrating related principles. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Presentations cannot be longer than 1 hour in duration\, which includes questions from the audience. Proposals constituting sales pitches for products or services will not be considered. \nThe form requests: (1) your abstract of 300 words or less\, (2) primary presenter’s contact information (name\, title\, organization\, phone\, email)\, and (3) the approximate time needed for your presentation (20\, 30\, or 45 mins\, not including questions from the audience). \nAbstracts must be submitted no later than Friday\, December 1\, 2026. \nSelected presenters will be notified by email by late – December. Registration fees will be discounted 50% for the primary presenter (one fee discounted per selected abstract)\, all presenters must register for the conference if they wish to participate in conference sessions beyond their presentation. \n			\n				Submit Abstract Here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Conference Location and Accommodations\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings27 N 27th StreetBillings\, MT 59101Directions \nA block of rooms have been reserved at the DoubleTree beginning Tuesday\, February 23rd through Friday\, February 26th.  The discounted conference rate is $159/night. If you require the State rate\, please reach out to us. \nParking: Discounted parking rate of $5/day is available for the 1st Ave. North Garage\, and $15/day for parking in the front lot at the hotel. \nReserve your room by February 2nd for the best rate. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Hotel Reservations\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Todd Klietz Memorial Scholarships\nThe Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) is offering the Todd Klietz Memorial Scholarship for up to two Floodplain Administrators/Managers to attend the annual conference. The scholarship will include conference registration fees and hotel accommodation for up to three nights during the conference at the predefined hotel and conference rate. Any person serving the role as Floodplain Administrator and/or having floodplain management responsibilities on behalf of their community is eligible to apply. Only people employed directly by a community participating in the National Flood Insurance Program are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who submit an abstract to present at the conference and/or are within their first three years of having floodplain management responsibilities.\n			\n				Apply Here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sponsorship\nSponsoring is a great way to get your company recognized and market your services/products to floodplain professionals. Register for sponsorships by January 31st. Sponsors will be acknowledged according to the level of sponsorship chosen during the conference and throughout the year on the AMFM website.  An exhibit table will be available for your agency/organization to display information during the conference.  Setup will open Tuesday February 23rd at 4:00 PM; take down to be completed by 2:00 PM on Friday February 26th. \n*Attendees under the sponsorship must register for the conference under the “Sponsorship-Attendee” registration option\, which will open on September 15th. \nPlease contact us if you are interested in sponsoring.  \n			\n				Sponsorship Prospectus\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Base Flood Elevation- $500 Sponsorship Level\n				\n\n\n\nCo-sponsor a networking break at the conference\nCompany name/logo displayed during the sponsored break\nOne exhibit table located in the exhibit area\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Freeboard - $1000 Sponsorship Level \n				\nSponsor a networking break at the conference\nCompany name/logo displayed during the sponsored break\nOne-year advertisement of company logo (small) with a link to the company website on the AMFM website\nOne exhibit table located in the exhibit area\nOne complimentary registration for the conference. *\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				High & Dry - $1500 Sponsorship Level\n				\nCo-sponsor an evening social at the conference\nCompany name/logo displayed during the sponsored social\nOne-year advertisement of company logo (medium) with a link to the company website on the AMFM website\nOne exhibit table located in the exhibit area\nTwo complimentary registrations for the conference. *\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				No Adverse Impact - $2500 Sponsorship Level\n				\nSponsor an evening social at the conference\nCompany name/logo placed displayed during the sponsored social\nOne-year advertisement of company logo (large) with a link to the company website on the AMFM website\nOne exhibit table located in the exhibit area\nThree complimentary registrations for the conference. *
URL:https://mtfloods.org/event/association-of-montana-floodplain-managers-amfm-27th-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel\, 27 N. 27th Street\, Billings\, MT\, 59101\, United States
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