CMAO 2015 Winter Conference

Our 2015 Winter Conference for Professional City Administrators is just around the corner! In addition to several professional development sessions, we'll have opportunities for you to network with your colleagues, including OU Women's Basketball night and dinner groups.  We look forward to seeing you!

Conference Agenda (PDF)  - 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our sessions include (we are still waiting on confirmation of other topics):

• Ethics
• Council/Manager Relations
• City Manager's Exit Strategy
• Leadership
• Our Popular Hot Topics Session - You Discuss the Topics and Issues of Interest to You!

LODGING

We have a block of rooms at the Embassy Suites in Norman, OK.

Embassy Suites - 2501 Conference Drive, Norman, OK 73069

The cost is $87.00 per night + tax for a single rate and $109.00 per night + tax for double occupancy.  The phone number is (866)-577-1273 .  The block of rooms is under group code "CMA".

You may also register online: 

https://aws.passkey.com/event/12363221/owner/1452593/home

Complimentary breakfast is served each morning.  Parking is free.  Indoor pool, hot tub and exercise room available.

Group rate is available until December 24, 2014.

DRESS

Business casual

NETWORKING

Our networking opportunities include Wednesday lunch, OU Women's basketball or "on own" organized dinner groups on Wednesday evening,  Thursday lunch, and Thursday evening CMAO dinner. 

OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR GUESTS

Norman offers exceptional museums, performing arts, colorful galleries, boutique shopping and fabulous one-of-a-kind restaurants. 

Attractions:

• The Sam Noble Museum of Natural History features more than 200 million years of Oklahoma history! ($5/adult; http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/)

• Historic Campus Corner and Downtown provide original dining, unique & antique boutiques and energetic nightlife! (http://oucampuscorner.com/; http://www.downtownnorman.com/)

• The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art showcases the single most important collection of French Impressionism ever given to an American public university. Artworks include those by Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, and many more! (FREE; http://www.ou.edu/fjjma)

• Lake Thunderbird State Park spans over 1,874 acres and offers hiking, biking, and nature trails! (http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4386)

• HeyDay Entertainment Center includes a laser tag arena, miniature golf, arcade games, 24 lanes of bowling, and a full-service upscale bar—scheduled to open in October 2014! (prices vary; http://heydayfamilyfun.com/)

• The National Weather Center is also available for tours if arranged prior to arrival. Experience the forces of nature and go behind the scenes of this state-of-the-art facility! (FREE; http://nwc.ou.edu/ 

PAYMENT OPTIONS- TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EARLY BIRD RATE

Early Bird registration is $290.00 for members and $310.00 for non-members.  To take advantage of Early Bird registration, you must be registered no later than December 24, 2014.

After December 24, 2014 registration is $325.00 for members and $345.00 for non-members. If you are participating in the AMP program, the fee for this conference is $25 total. The basketball game is $12.00 per ticket .

You can pay with any major credit card through PayPal. (You do not have to have a PayPal account to pay with a credit card. Just choose the PayPal option and then choose to pay with a credit card.

PLEASE NOTE: If you choose "Pay by check" your email confirmation of registration is your invoice. You will not be sent a separate invoice.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration is open through January 7, 2015. Early Bird registration is through December 24, 2014.

STUDENT, SPONSORS OR MIT REGISTRATION

Student and MIT registration is free of charge. Sponsors have a limited number of complimentary registrations. Please contact Jeri Rivera at ph# (844) 260-2626 or by email at  executive.director@cmao-ok.org for a registration code.

 

Register Now!