23rd Annual Conference
February 28- March 1st, 2008

Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center
Springfield IL

General Overview
This year’s annual conference will bring ILMA to the Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield, Illinois. The conference kicks off on Thursday morning with an opening session featuring Marcia Willhite, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Water, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, as well as Joan Brehm from Illinois State University, who will take a fascinating look at the sociology behind lake issues. As always, we have strived to put together a balanced program that focuses on the needs of individual homeowners/lake associations as well as those of lake professionals. Topics to be covered include lake improvement projects, lake sociology, volunteer efforts, invasive species, and watershed issues/planning just to name a few.
Also, you don’t want to miss the special session and panel discussion on “What is a Good Lake” . The conference will wrap up with a Saturday workshop, which will take place at City Water Light and Power, and will cover the basics of lake/ pond shoreline maintenance and fishery management. As always, our exhibitors will be on hand to discuss with you the latest services and technology in the field of lake management.
This year we also have a very special evening planned for Thursday night that will take us off site for a private event at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. You will not what to miss this one!

Registration
Registration fees for this year’s conference includes Thursday and Friday breakfasts, lunches, breaks, Exhibitor Reception, a special event at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, as well as all conference materials. The registration fee for this year’s conference is $75 for current ILMA members. If you are not currently an ILMA member, the registration fee is $95, which includes a one-year, individual ILMA membership.
There is an additional $15 registration fee for Saturday’s workshop. You can register for Saturday’s workshop even if you do not plan to attend the conference. For attendees bringing a guest who does not wish to attend the conference, meal plans ($50) as well as extra tickets for Thursday evening’s special event ($30) are available.
Be sure to register soon as conference/workshop and hotel availability are limited. Payment can be made by check (mail) or charge (fax or mail). Cancellations will be subject to a $20 service fee up until February 21, 2008, after which no refund will be available.

Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center
Take a nostalgic trip into the past at the Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center.
The hotel is conveniently located at Sixth and Stevenson Streets in Springfield, Illinois on the historic Route 66. From the moment you walk in, you’ll realize that its not just another hotel and conference center. The completely remodeled facility features 106 guest rooms and eight suites, plenty of free parking, nearly 6,000 square feet of meeting rooms and banquet facilities, a Grand Ballroom, a “mini museum” with an unusual array of vehicles, signs and articles from the US 66 road traveling era, and a family-style restaurant. Conference attendees will receive a special room rate of $66.00 if reservations are made by February 18, 2008 and be sure to mention the Illinois Lake Management Association Conference when making reservations. To reserve a room or for more information on the hotel, call 217-529-6626 (toll free 888-707-8366). For additional hotel information, you can also visit the hotel website .

Lincoln Presidential Museum Reception
For our annual dinner this year, we invite you to join us on Thursday evening for a special reception at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (www.alplm.org/home.html). In a stunning combination of scholarship and showmanship, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum immerses you in Lincoln’s world and time. From a rustic Indiana cabin to the Executive Mansion in the nation’s capital, follow the fate of America’s 16th president and share the joys and sorrows of a family – and nation. Upon arrival, you will have the evening to casually take in the museum and it’s many interactive exhibits along with two theater presentations (Lincoln’s Eyes and Ghosts of the Library). There will be carving stations and hors d’oeuvres served throughout our time at the museum.
Transportation will be provided for this event.

Silent Auction
As in the past, we are looking for donated items for the Silent Auction benefiting the ILMA Scholarship Fund. Items will be available for bidding all day Thursday during the conference in the Exhibits Hall and concludes with the Exhibitors’ Reception on Thursday evening. Donated items may be brought with you to the conference and dropped off at the registration desk. Remember – all proceeds from this event go to the ILMA Scholarship Funds so please be generous in your donations and bidding! If you have an item to donate, please contact Mike Garthaus @ (217) 784-4730 or by e-mail: mgarthaus@illnois.gov

Photo Contest
This is for all of you avid photographers out there. We know you all have great lake/water related photos laying around. Why not show them off to the rest of the world? The first place entry will receive $50 and be featured on the cover of the 2009 Conference Program! There will also be prizes for the second and third place photos.
Contest Rules:
- Photo submissions must be lake/water related and have been taken in the State of Illinois
- Limit TWO photos per attendee
- Photos must be submitted on 8x10 photographic paper (B&W or Color)
- Submittal deadline is February 15, 2008. No late entries will be accepted.
- Include your name, title, where photo was taken, phone number, and e-mail
Mail photos to:
Joe Marencik,
Illinois EPA
9511 W. Harrison St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016

23rd Annual Conference Schedule At A Glance

* See ILMA’s website for additional program details as they become available
** Transportation will be provided