Fall Technical Summit Sept. 2-4, 2015 Hyatt Downtown Houston

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1 Texas Floodplain Management Association 2015 Fall Technical Summit Sept. 2-4, 2015 Hyatt Downtown Houston After the Floods: Texas Rising

2 2015 Why TFMA? CONNECTING WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES Optional Workshops Plenary Sessions Concurrent Sessions Membership Luncheon Networking Join over 400 floodplain managers, administrators, engineers, storm water specialists from cities, counties, and the private sector at this educational event of the year. The TFMA Summit (formerly the TFMA Fall Conference) is filled with workshops and sessions important to you and your day to day activities. This program has been planned to cover some of the hottest topics in the industry with practical solutions for you to take back to your office to apply. In particular you will learn more about the Memorial Day Weekend floods and all the lessons learned from that event. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT ITS BEST CFM Opportunity Enhancing Your Role in the Community A Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM ) saves their community money through application of sound floodplain management knowledge and principles. TFMA will offer this opportunity to sit for the CFM Exam at the conference. REQUIREMENTS: Must join TFMA and pay the membership fee of $45 Download the CFM Exam Application by going to or click here to download: Pay a $100 Exam Application Fee online and submit your application via to: tfma1@att.net Submit CFM Exam application and fees BEFORE the conference. For more information on becoming a CFM contact us at the TFMA office at

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, September 2 AM Early Bird Workshops 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (6 CECs) WK#1: Floodplain Management 101 WK#2: NFIP 201 AM Early Bird Workshops 8:00 am - Noon (3.5 CECs) WK#3: Elevation Certificates WK#4: How to Review a 2D Model Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch on your own PM Early Bird Workshops 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (3.5 CECs) WK#5: Issues in Urban Flooding WK#6: Development and Formulation of Flood Damage - Planning 101 WK#7: Review Process and Required Data for HCFCD Local Review and LOMR Delegation Field Trip 8:00 am - Noon (3.5 CECs) Brays Bayou Federal Project Adjourn - Evening on Your Own TFMA 2015 Thursday, September 3 8:00 am - Noon Fall Summit Opening Plenary Session (3.5 CECs) The opening session will be filled with updates on issues important to you such as floodplain enforcement and strategies, legislative update, flood mitigation and more. Noon - 1:30 pm Membership Luncheon 1:30 5:30 pm (3.5 CECs) Concurrent Sessions Conference attendees will be able to choose from up to six sessions including Hydrology & Hydraulics, Floodplain Management Strategies, and more. Watch the website for updates as tracks are finalized. 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Networking Social Come mingle with the crowd before dinner at this popular social. After a long day of sessions, this is your opportunity to network with your colleagues and friends. Friday, September 4 8:00 am - Noon Closing Plenary Session (3.5 CECs) join us on this last day to hear about the tragic Memorial Day Flooding of 2015 as TFMA discusses ways to learn from this disaster. Noon Adjourn Houston Astros Want to go to the Ballpark? Well, we ve got you covered. The Astros are excited to partner with TFMA while you re here at the Fall Technical Summit in Houston! Below are the details of the discounted ticket offer. Join TFMA attendees at air-conditioned Minute Maid Park to watch the Houston Astros! Click here to purchase discounted Astros tickets! Discount code: TFMA 3

4 TFMA 2015 FALL TECHNICAL SUMMIT REGISTRATION FORM Please Print Clearly Name: Title: CFM Yes No Employer: Address: City: State Zip Office Phone: Wednesday, Sept. 2 Early Bird Workshops $75.00 #1: Floodplain Management 101 (all day) $75.00 #2: NFIP 201 (all day) $45.00 #3: Elevation Certificates (8:00 am - Noon) $45.00 #4: How to Review a 2D Model (8:00 am - Noon) $65.00 FIELD TRIP: Brays Bayou (8:00 am - Noon) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm $45.00 #5: Issues in Urban Flooding $45.00 #6: Development & Formulation of Flood Damage - Planning 101 $45.00 #7: Review Process & Required Data for HCFCD Local Review Full Conference Registration ( Thursday & Friday Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Sessions, Membership Luncheon on Thursday and networking social.) On or Before July 31 On or After August 1 Guest Registration $275 TFMA Member Rate $375 TFMA Member Rate $35 $325 Non Member Rate $425 Non Member Rate (Thurs. Luncheon only) Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received via by August 10 to receive a refund minus a $ administrative fee. Absolutely no refunds after August 14. No shows who register for the conference and do not pay in advance, will be invoiced $100. REGISTER ONLINE AT PAYMENT INFORMATION: TOTAL DUE TFMA: $ [ ] Check Enclosed [ ] Credit Card MasterCard/Visa #: Expiration Date: 3-Digit CVC Code Amount to charge: Name on Card: Billing Address: Signature: If mailing your registration, payment and form must be at the office by AUGUST 19 Texas Floodplain Management Association, P.O. Box 1237, Cedar Park, TX PH: REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 19 4

5 TFMA Headquarters Hotel HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON Situated in the heart of downtown s thriving business and entertainment districts, Hyatt Regency Houston, a AAA four diamond hotel, is connected to high-end shops, restaurants and services via the city s seven-mile underground tunnel. A quick ride on Houston s METRO Light Rail will take you to the Museum District, Reliant Park, the Houston Zoo and the Texas Medical Center. TFMA has negotiated a group rate of only $122 single/double occupancy. This r oom block will sell out fast at this rate, so make your reservations before August 1, 2015 or the room block may be sold out. Make your reservations online HERE or simply cut and paste the following link to your browser: If you prefer, call the Hyatt at and tell reservations you are with the TFMA Annual Fall Conference to get the special group rate. Don t miss out call the Hyatt today! Hyatt Regency Houston 1200 Louisiana St. Houston, TX PH: (713) FAX: Special Parking Rate Hyatt offers Valet parking only. TFMA has negotiated a special rate of $15 with in/out pr ivileges per day. Make sure you get your parking ticket at the TFMA Registration desk. Host City With so much to see and do in Houston, there won t be time to see and do it all! A diverse city full of activities for you and your families. Are you a shopaholic? Love baseball? How about the symphony? Museums? Well, Houston s got you covered. Take advantage of all the exciting things this great city has to offer. 5

6 Conference Cancellation Policy All cancellations must be received via on or before August 10 to to receive a refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Absolutely no refunds after August 14. NOTE: If you register for the conference and do not pay in advance, you will be invoiced $100 if you are a No-show. Thursday Concurrent Sessions Hydrology & Hydraulics Floodplain Mgt. Tools Stormwater Management Floodplain Mgt. Strategies Like us on Facebook: More information will be posted on the website as it becomes available. Visit us at Follow us on Twitter Visit the TFMA website for up to the minute updates on the conference! REGISTER ONLINE AT The FASTEST way to register! DEADLINE AUGUST 19, 2015 Texas Floodplain Management Association P.O. Box 1237 Cedar Park, TX Or by Fax: Got questions? Call us at or via at TFMA1@att.net 6