Northern Illinois Alliance Of

“Expenses office 1,482 information technology 14,096 conferences 6,998 conference food 30,645 insurance 7,297 sponsors reception 12,993 awards 407 newsletter 2,797 registration fee 1,391 conference committee 670 meeting room rental 87 outside service/support 375 state fair 2,839 web site 4,305 telephone/internet 677 total 87,059”

“Annual conference: an annual educational conference for trustees, commissioners, chief officers, administrative staff, pension fund board members is held annually. During the annual conference members gather to exchange ideas and information. In addition, very informative programs are presented that are designed to help all fire districts, whether they be volunteer, paid or part paid. Topics have included; tax levy and budgets, legal updates, the legal process, labor contracts, promotional process, investing funds, and fiduciary responsibilities. The conference is where members can share ideas with their peers. This conference is held in the winter on a thursday through sunday. Trustees earn more than three ceu hours which is required annually for those trustees who have completed the 3-part advanced trustee training program. Pension board members can earn their 16 ceu by attending the entire conference.”

“Annual fall seminar: the annual fall seminar is held in october and is hosted by the lisle-woodridge fire protection district. Trustees earn three ce hours which is required annually for those trustees who have completed the 3-part essential trustee training program. Pension board members can earn 3 ce hours for attending.”