Conference Schedule

The Annual Conference Schedule is now available. Click here to learn more, or download from here (PDF).

- REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED -

If you haven't yet registered for the Annual Conference, you need to do so before September 30th when registration closes.

The 2024 CALAFCO Annual Conference is to be held at the beautiful Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, California. Just a few miles outside the entrance to Yosemite National Park, our venue is nestled amid the towering trees, and even larger mountains. Here we will be learning about LAFCO issues for three days near the grandeur that caused John Muir to remark that "It [Yosemite] was like lying in a great solemn cathedral, far vaster and more beautiful than any built by the hand of man."

While the conference doesn't officially kick off until 1:30 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, (and concludes at Noon on Friday) there are two pre-conference activities on Wednesday morning. The first is a LAFCO 101 for new commissioners, or commissioners just needing a brush up. The other pre-conference activity is the Mobile Workshop (PDF), which this year will be heading into Yosemite National Park to learn about the collaboration between the special districts, county, and Federal government to provide services to the residents there.

Session topics include succession planning, partnering with water leaders, environmental justice, small/mutual water companies, technology, your role in reorganizations, and more. Add all of that to round tables, regional caucuses, elections, achievement awards and, of course, great company and food, and it promises to be an unforgettable event! So, plan on joining us October 16th - 18th, as we come together to learn what's affecting the LAFCO world - and what may be on the horizon!

OPTIONAL WEDNESDAY DINNER:
While Wednesday night dinner is usually "on your own," there is only a small restaurant, and a pizza parlor, within the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Consequently, CALAFCO has arranged an optional buffet dinner on Wednesday evening after the Welcome Reception at a cost of $97 per person. This represents a pass-through of our expense and is being provided merely as a courtesy to our members. However, it is NOT included in the full registration cost so please make sure to add it to your registration if you are wishing to avail yourself of that option. 

TWO WAYS TO REGISTER:
CHECK: Please fill out and mail in the Conference Registration Form (PDF) along with your check. (However, please note that discounts and late fees are determined by the date the registration is received and not when it is mailed.)
CREDIT CARD: Please clicking on the orange "Register Now" button on this page.

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LODGINGS:  
A block of rooms has been negotiated with the Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, California at a rate of $205 (plus taxes).  To reserve a room, go to https://bit.ly/2024CALAFCOConference OR call the Tenaya Lodge directly at (866) 771-9629 and reference CALAFCO.
PLEASE NOTE that rooms are available at the specially negotiated hotel rate only through September 15, 2024.

EV: 
The Tenaya has confirmed the availability of EV charging stations.

Have questions?

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