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Tuesday Pre-conference rates are in addition to the overall conference amounts regardless of registration date

• Full day Athenian Dialogue: Member rate $100 (lunch included)  You must be a MCFOA Member to participate 
• New City Clerk Orientation & Election Administration: Member rate $100; Non-Member rate $125 (lunch included)
• Half-day Excel Basics: Member rate $60, Non-Member rate $85 (no lunch included)
  • You must bring your own laptop & charger
  • Access to the most up-to-date version of Excel on your laptop
  • A lunch may be purchased for $35

Wednesday-Friday Conference 

• MCFOA Member Rate: $395 early bird until Feb. 18, 2025. $420 regular rate postmarked/received after Feb. 18, 2025.
• Non-Member Rate: $500.

Registration for members and non-members includes lunch, entertainment and the Wednesday plated Banquet Dinner.

• Retiree Rate: $325.
  • Does not include Wednesday Plated Banquet Dinner.  If attending, must purchase for $45.

• Additional Thursday lunch tickets can be purchased for $35.
• Additional Wednesday Plated Banquet Dinner and Thursday Cocktail Hour tickets are $45 each.

Registration closes February 25, 2025.

To qualify for member rate, individuals must be current, paid members of MCFOA. Questions:  contact Betsy Snyder, MCFOA Administrative Assistant, at adminasst@mcfoa.org.

Any registrations received/postmarked after the registration deadline of February 25, 2025 will incur a $25 late registration fee.

Invoices that are not paid by the invoice due date incur a $25 late payment processing fee.

Cancellation Policy:

• Fees will be refunded minus a $25 service fee only if cancellation is received via email to PACE@stcloudstate.edu by February 25, 2025.
• If you do not cancel your registration by February 25, 2025 or do not attend, a refund will not be provided.
• Should inclement weather (or other circumstances beyond our control) necessitate program cancellation or postponement, you will receive communication from Kassidi Andres.

The Embassy Suites is connected to the Heritage Center 

• BLOCK IS SOLD OUT 
• Call 763-560-2700 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis North

• located just steps away from the Heritage Center.
• $129.00 per night
• Booking deadline: February 28, 2025
• Reserve a room online

Best Western Brooklyn Center Hotel & Conference Center
2200 Freeway Blvd
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

• $119.00 per night for both king and double queens
• Reserve a room online
• Call 763-566-8000
• Check in - 3:00 pm; Check out - 11:00 am

Wednesday Highlights:

This year, we are switching things up a bit. Make sure to wear your region colors on THURSDAY INSTEAD, and join us for our annual awards luncheon and member of the year recognition. Then, make sure to stick around for a cash bar followed by a plated banquet dinner. Due to last year’s popularity, the conference entertainment committee will be hosting Bingo Night again with fun, themed prizes to win. Please note: registration is required for the plated dinner, so if you sign up, please make sure to attend, and if you don’t sign up, please do not attend, as the venue will not have a meal prepared for you.

Thursday Evening:

In accordance with the conference theme, we are excited to welcome Minneapolis magician, Matt Dunn! Make sure to join us right away at 4:30, as Matt Dunn will be providing some improv fun during cocktail hour. Then, from 5:30-6:30 PM, don’t miss out on his live performance! Please note: we are starting entertainment a little bit earlier on Thursday. Dinner will be on your own!

Thursday Vendor Show:

Once again, day two at the Conference brings an exciting exhibit show, with vendors from around the country showcasing their products and services to make a big difference in your daily work lives. It is extremely important to visit their booths as their support of the conference keeps your attendance costs as low as possible. Take the time to visit them all, especially at the 2:45-4:30 PM timeslot where many of the exhibitors have brought items, and offer an opportunity to win fabulous prizes!

Thursday Silent Auction:

The popular silent auction starts at 10:30 AM. Take time to view and bid on items donated by clerks and finance officers throughout the state, as well as items from our generous sponsors and exhibitors. Be sure to bid often… Please note: the Silent Auction closes at 4:00 PM. Silent Auction items must be paid for and picked up by 4:30 PM on Thursday, March 20th. If you are not able to stay for the end of the Silent Auction, please make arrangements to have a colleague pick up your item(s). Proceeds from the auction support the Association’s training, scholarship programs, and 3 lucky winners will be granted Conference registration and travel costs to attend the IIMC Annual Conference in St. Louis. (Winners must be active MCFOA members at the time of the drawing).

CMC/MMC Points

• This year’s education-rich conference offers numerous opportunities to earn CMC/MMC Education Points. Even the pre-conference sessions provide opportunity for IIMC credits. You can find more information in your final program and in the conference app, Whova, to receive these points.
• For those pursuing CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk) or MMC (Master Municipal Clerk) certification, this conference provides 1 CMC Education or 1 MMC Advanced Education point for every 4 hours of approved participation in combination with a completed learning assessment. St. Cloud State University will provide a Certificate for those participants who check “YES” during the registration process. The cost is covered by MCFOA. Please be sure to request them at the time of registration for costs to be covered. If IIMC Points will not play a role in your ongoing education plans, then you need not obtain them.

Continuing Education Units / Customized Certificates

• For those who are not tracking Education Points, but desire a certificate for CEUs (Continuing Education Units) or Certificate of Attendance, you may request if it meets the criteria you need.
  • A CEU is defined as, “10 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.”
  • If you need a customized certificate, the cost is $15 each. St. Cloud State University will be in touch for the specific certificate you are requesting, and provide your certificate by email.

Questions:  Kassidi Andres, 320-308-5759