MPCA 2016 Annual Conference

October 27 & 28

Holiday Inn and Conference Center, Frederick, Maryland

The MPCA Conference offers Planning Commissioners, Board of Appeals members and anyone interested in citizen planning an opportunity to learn, share experiences and exchange ideas.  

The theme for our 33rd annual conference is Putting Your Skills Into Motion. Topics include medical marijuana zoning ordinances, alternative energy, ex parte communications, running a meeting and much more. 

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Conference Overview

Thursday, October 27
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Registration Opens

11 am in the Conference Center Lobby

Planning Commissioner and Board of Appeals Training

The first day of the conference includes the Planning Commissioner Training Course* that satisfies the requirements of the law. This course is a must for new commissioners and board members. The training is free and is beneficial for experienced commissioners as well as those interested in learning more about citizen planning. Anyone wishing to take the free training only and not attend the conference are welcome to register. The class will begin at 12:30 pm.

*The training is free but registration is required: 
Register for the training course at this link   

                  

 

Planning at Work in Frederick Session

[3 pm] Learn how the combined Communities of Frederick County have excelled in their planning and economic development efforts. A panel discussion.    .

Frederick City Historic Tour with Beer & Wine Tasting

A tour of the city starting at 4 pm will include a guided walking tour of the town, a tour of the Civil War Medical Museum and a local wine and beer tasting. Preregistration and a separate fee of $10 is required for the tour.

Friday, October 28
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The specifics of the conference program will be announced soon. The following session topics will be covered at the Friday conference. As is the tradition of the MPCA conference, it promises a full day of back-to-back sessions packed with useful information on timely topics including:  

Meet Secretary of Planning Wendi Peters

Remarks by Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner and City of Frederick Mayor Randy McClement

Medical Marijuana Zoning Ordinances

Ex Parte' Communications

Preliminary Conference Agenda (as of 10/17/16, subject to change)

See you at the conference!

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Attendee: $100.00 ($125.00 after October 14)
Includes conference, Friday breakfast and lunch and breaks

Guest: $45.00 ($50.00 after October 14)
Includes conference, Friday breakfast and lunch and breaks

Frederick City Historic Tour: $10.00 ($12.00 after October 14)
Thursday, October 27, 4:30 pm

Conference registration fees may be paid by credit card via PayPal or check (See mail-in instructions at the bottom of this page).

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Register for the Conference Register Now!Pay by credit card, check or PayPal.

For a mail-in registration form, click here. 

Become a conference sponsor

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Hotel Accommodations

Contact the The Holiday Inn and Conference Center to reserve your room.

MPCA room rates: $98.00

By phone:(301) 694-7500
Make sure to mention the MPCA conference. 

Online: MPCA Reservation Link (http://goo.gl/oqYpVf)

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Cancellation and refund policy

Registrations may be cancelled up to October 14, 2016.  Fees will be refunded minus a $4 service charge.  Sorry, no refunds after October 21.

Payment by check only

Checks must be received by Friday, October  14, 2016.  Make checks payable to: "Maryland Planning Commissioners Association" and mail to:

Bob Elliott, MPCA COnference Manager
Maryland Planning Commissioners Association
113 S. Liberty Street
Centreville, MD  21617

Late registration

No registrations will be accepted after October 21, 2016.