AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT 27TH ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

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1 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT 27TH ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

2 WELCOME TO THE BIG EASY It s time to start planning for the 2016 American Association of Code Enforcement annual educational conference in New Orleans. To Do list: Mark your calendars Put in the request to your boss Let others know about the conference (help us build our brand by letting others know about our great conference) Watch your or check the AACE website for updates Send in your registration or go online Reserve your room ( The direct link is Wait anxiously to see old friends and make new ones There will be a brief session for 1st time attendees. LOCALE INFORMATION Situated on a bend of the Mississippi River 100 miles from its mouth, New Orleans has been the chief city of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico s busiest northern port since the early 1700s. Founded by the French, ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, New Orleans is known for its distinct Creole culture and vibrant history. Significant battles of the War of 1812 and the Civil War were fought over the city. During your trip to New Orleans you'll have the opportunity to indulge in world-famous cuisine, savor specialty cocktails and dance the night away to some of the best live music in the world. Our laid back, friendly culture inspires guests to relax, kick up their heels and live it up. The city balances a love for tradition with the energy of innovation, resulting in an eclectic vibe found no where else. Now is the perfect opportunity to visit New Orleans... the most authentic, walkable, historic, soulful destination in America. For visitor testimonials or more information, please visit What s included in your full conference package. Welcome reception Monday night. One breakfast voucher is included in each room rental for each day of room rental. Additional vouchers are available for $10 (in case you are sharing a room). Snacks on all breaks. Lunches provided on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Banquet is included in the price of the full conference package. Access to numerous vendors. Excellent education opportunities. A chance to make new connections or revive old ones.

3 Hotel Information Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport 2829 Williams Blvd Kenner, Louisiana A special discounted rate of $135 single/double will be available for the conference. Room rates are subject to a tax which is currently 12.75%. The group identification code for call in reservations is 2016 Annual Conference To register online use the reservation portal: Transportation information To and From the Airport The hotel is close to the airport. The hotel has a shuttle that will pick you up from the airport upon arrival. If you need a rental car, there is an Enterprise Car rental location across the street from the hotel. Around the area The hotel shuttle has a five mile radius from the hotel. It will get you around for most of what you might need. There is a major mall that you can get to using the shuttle. There is also a casino that you can get to using the shuttle. Getting to downtown Unfortunately, the hotel is about a 30 minute drive to downtown (Bourbon Street or French Quarter). We have activities planned for most of your time at the conference. We will have transportation scheduled to get you down to the areas we know that many of you will want to go. That will be on Tuesday evening. It will run on a schedule so you can come and go. Safety We recommend that you go downtown in a group for your safety.

4 Conference Schedule Monday, October 24, :00 AM 11:00 AM Executive Board Meeting in Executive Board Room 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Vendor / Exhibitor Set up in Pre Function Area 1:00 PM 5 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM?? Registration Desk Open in Foyer First Time Attendee welcome in Foyer Mixer and Welcome in Ballroom After hours party TBD Tuesday, October 25, :30 AM 5:00 PM Registration Desk Open in Foyer 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Opening Session (Opening ceremony, Key Note Speaker) 10:30 AM Noon Noon 1 PM Annual Business Meeting Lunch 1:00 PM 2:30 PM Education Session in main conference room 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Education Session in main conference room 5:30 PM 12:00 AM Scheduled tours and shuttles to downtown Wednesday, October 26, :30 AM Noon Vendors area open 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Education Session 1 Warrants/Right of Entry Water leak complaint investigations 10:30 Noon Education Session 2 Survival Spanish for Code Enforcement Noon 1 PM 1 PM 2:30 PM Game Theory Active Shooter Accessory Dwelling Units and Tiny houses Emotional Intelligence Problem Solving and Decision Making Administrative Citations Program Lunch Education Session 3 Peer-to-Peer Conflict Proactive Neighborhood (Conflict Management) Engagement Programs 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Education Session 4 Developing a motivated workforce Removing Blight from our Neighborhoods Interactive Idea Trading Session 6:30 PM 8:30 PM Banquet 8:30 PM 11:00 PM After hour event to support charity. Casino Night. Dangerous Assessment Response Team Tools to help fight community blight

5 Conference Schedule Thursday, October 27, :30 AM Noon Vendors area open 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Education Session 5 International Zoning Code Crash Course (Session 1 of 2) Peer-to-Peer Conflict Developing a motivated (Conflict Management) workforce 10:30 Noon Education Session 6 Environmental Crimes and Louisiana s Model Litter Ordinances and Litter Court Noon 1 PM 1 PM 2:30 PM Criminal Prosecutions and Trial Preparation 2015 IPMC Overview (Session 1 of 2) Removing Blight from our Neighborhoods Situational Leadership Emotional Intelligence Problem Solving and Decision Making Interactive Idea Trading Session Tools to help fight community blight Lunch Education Session 7 EPA Mold Course 2015 IPMC Overview (Session 2 of 2) 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Education Session 8 Situational Leadership International Zoning Code Crash Course (Session 2 of 2) Friday, October 28, :00 AM 11:30 AM ICC Exams in Salon VI, Exams start at 8:30 am. Available exams: B1 Residential Inspector 64 Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector 75 Zoning Inspector CS Code Specialist 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Post Conference Board Meeting in Board Room Special Events Tuesday, October 25 Shuttles available for transit to Downtown New Orleans (French Quarter, Bourbon Street) - This will be available so you don t have to take a taxi. Expect a minor fee to help offset the cost. $10.00 to $15.00 Wednesday, October 26 Banquet. After the banquet we will have a casino night which will be our fundraiser for our charity.

6 2016 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Name: Name you wish to appear on conference badge: Title: Please complete form no later than October 1, Organization: 2016 and return to: American Association of Code Enforcement Address: 114 Lakeshore Loop Tow, Texas Mailing Address: (830) City: State: Zip: Special accommodations: 1st time attendee I have been to a recent conference Description Early Before 09/26/16 Advance After 09/26/16 At the Door Full Conference (AACE Member) $425 $435 $445 Full Conference (ICC/APA member) $425 $435 $445 Full Conference (Non Member) $470 $480 $490 One Day Pass (AACE Member) Tues Wed Thur $185 $205 $225 One Day Pass (ICC/APA Member) Tues Wed Thur $185 $205 $225 One Day Pass (Non Member) Tues Wed Thur $230 $250 $270 Guest Banquet Ticket $50 $50 $50 TOTAL DUE Optional pay at event WWII Museum TBD Last Steam Riverboat TBD Payment Method: Check (Made Payable to AACE ) Mastercard Visa American Express Discover Amount to be billed: Register online at (online registrations may select Bill Me option for non-credit card payment) Card Holder Name: Credit Card Number: CCV Number: Exp. Date: Signature: