Registration open for
firefighter pension trustee training conference
By Allen Jones
TEXPERS Communications
Manager
Fiduciary
responsibility, board management, and investment practices are some of the
topics firefighters serving pension boards can learn about during an upcoming
trustee training conference.
The
Texas Local Fire Fighters' Pension Conference occurs Oct. 1-3 at The Woodlands
Waterway Marriot Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Dr. in The
Woodlands. The township is a master-planned community located north of Houston
along Texas 45.
Registration is required
to attend the conference and costs $50 for trustee members. Those wanting to
bring a spouse must pay an extra $25 registration fee. A registration form is
available on the conference website at www.tlffra.org.
In addition to the board
training programs, a golf tournament, skeet shooting, and a dinner will be
offered free of charge. Those looking to stay at the hotel will receive a
nightly room rate of $159.
Event sponsorship
opportunities are available. Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $3,000 and
provide a variety of marketing opportunities based on support level. Vendor
booths are available for $500. Visit the conference website for
additional details.
Conference organizers
include The Woodlands Township, The Woodlands
Firefighter's Retirement System, The Woodlands
Convention Bureau and the Texas Local Fire Fighters' Retirement Act board.
The
Texas Local Fire Fighters Pension Conference, a nonprofit corporation, hosts
the event. According to its website, in addition to hosting the conference, the
goal of the TLFF is to provide educational opportunities including regional
workshops and lectures.
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