NAFTO | National Association of Field Training Officers

2008 NAFTO National Conference Information

For those of you looking to plan your attendance to the National Conference here is a little rundown on the conference and what it has to offer.

First off the cost for the conference is $250 dollars for members and $290 dollars for non-members (The non-member cost includes NAFTO membership). This is significantly cheaper than last year’s conference so you should take advantage of the lower rate and plan on attending. The conference cost includes materials and several meals including the Wednesday night banquet with comedian Mike Armstrong.

The conference is being held at the Chula Vista resort in the Wisconsin Dells. You can find information regarding the site at www.chulavistaresort.com and to top it all off the room cost for conference attendees is only $62 dollars. That’s a great deal when you include the water park and golf courses provided at Chula Vista. This is a perfect opportunity to bring the family.

As for the conference itself, well once again we have some of the best instructors in the country with Dr. James Reese, Neil Troutman, and Ancil Sparks. Here is the itinerary;

Sunday September 28^th

1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.              Registration Open / Golf Scramble

6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.            Hospitality Room / Poker Tournament

Monday September 29^th

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.              Registration Open

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.               Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.              Vendor Area Open

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.             Opening Ceremonies

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.          Dr. James Reese

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.            Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.              Dr. James Reese

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.            Hospitality Tailgate Party

Tuesday September 30^th

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.              Registration Open

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.               Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.              Vendor Area Open

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.              Neil Troutman

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.              Wisconsin Elections

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.              Free Time

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.              Upper Dells Boat Tour

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.            Hospitality Room

Wednesday October 1^st

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.              Registration Open

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.               Continental Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.              Speakers TBA

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.              Banquet – Speaker Mike Armstrong

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.            DJ

Thursday October 2^nd

7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.              Registration Open

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.               Breakfast Buffet

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.            Ancil Sparks

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.            Lunch / Closing Remarks / Raffle

This year the Wisconsin Chapter will be having a silent auction for a 2007 autographed Green Bay Packers team football. Along with our other vendors we will also be providing a space in the vendor room for representatives from Special Olympics to provide information regarding this wonderful program.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the conference so make your reservations today!