25th Annual Conference
March 3rd- 5th, 2010

Holiday Inn Select
Naperville, Illinois

Registration
The registration fee for this year’s conference includes Thursday continental breakfast, lunch, breaks, Exhibitor Reception, dinner, Friday continental breakfast, break, 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. If you wish to only attend one day of the conference the registration fee is $60. There is an additional $15 registration fee if you decide to attend one of Wednesday’s workshops. You can register for Wednesday’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 ($60) 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 17, 2010, after which no refund will be available. DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION & SCHEDULE.

Location
The "Friendliest Hotel in Naperville" offers the best value and service. Located off the I-88 Expressway, the hotel offers the easiest access in the area. Its beautifully appointed guest rooms feature all brand-new bedding and linen and offer the most space of any hotel in the area. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available to all guests, and they are a 100% nonsmoking hotel.

Conference attendees will receive a special room rate of $89.00 if reservations are made by February 8, 2010 and be sure to mention the Illinois Lake Management Associa tion Conference when making res- ervations. A limited number of government rate rooms will be available, proper identification will be required. To reserve a room or for more information on the hotel, call (630)505-4900. For additional hotel information, you can also visit the hotel website at www.naperselect.com

Nightlife….there will be a free shuttle service to and from downtown Naperville both Wednesday and Thursday nights. Naperville’s downtown offers an array of shopping, dining, and cultural activities to fit every budget. From well known retail shops to unique boutiques, Naperville’s mix of beckons even the most hesitant shopper. World class parks and unique cultural opportunities make Naperville the destination of choice for both residents and visitors. On a nice day, thousands of people come into town to stroll along the picturesque Riverwalk.

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 and Friday until 10:00 am and the winners will be announced at noon. 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 Bob Wittenborn at (618) 210-6969 or by email: bwittenborn@highlandil.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 2011 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)
• Submission deadline is February 24, 2010. No late entries will be accepted
• Include your name, title, where photo was taken, phone number and email Mail photos to:
Joe Marencik Illinois EPA
9511 W. Harrison St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016

25th Annual Conference Schedule At A Glance Conference Guide (PDF)