2011 ASFPM. Flood Risk Management: The Winning Ticket. Call For Presenters. May 15 20, 2011 Louisville, KY

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1 May 15 20, 2011 Louisville, KY 2011 ASFPM Call For Presenters Flood Risk Management: The Winning Ticket

2 The Premier Flood Conference The Association of State Floodplain Managers will convene the world s largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference our 35th annual gathering the week of May 15 20, 2011, in Louisville, Kentucky. We invite you to share your experiences with local, state, and federal officials, industry leaders, consultants, and other interested parties by presenting a paper relevant to our theme, Flood Risk Management: The Winning Ticket. Our theme for 2011 is derived from Kentucky s rich horse racing history combined with the goal of effectively managing flood risk. Kentucky has an expansive and complex stream system with over 90,000 miles of rivers and streams and more navigable miles of water than any other state, except Alaska. Subsequently, this abundance of water also puts Kentucky at significant risk from flooding. Although the state has exposure to many risks, flooding poses the greatest risk to property and life by far. The unique geography of the state also means that Kentucky is home to many types of flooding including significant flash flooding, sinkholes, and riverine flooding. Throughout the week, 200 of the industry s experts will conduct plenary and concurrent sessions and share the state-of-the-art in techniques, programs, and resources to accomplish flood mitigation, watershed management, and other community goals. A threeday comprehensive exposition features the materials, equipment, accessories, and services vital to get the job done. Supplementary technical field tours and training workshops provide in-depth training. Numerous networking activities offer additional opportunities to learn from each other. Check the conference page on the The ASFPM website at frequently for full conference details as they develop. May 15 20, 2011 Louisville, KY 1

3 Call For Presenters This Call for Presenters seeks a broad range of professionals to address the many issues and problems associated with reducing flood damages, making communities more sustainable, and managing floodplain and fragile natural resources. ASFPM is seeking both Concurrent Session and Workshop submissions for our 2011 National Conference. Situated along the banks of the Ohio River, Louisville has experienced flooding disasters ranging from the devastating floods in 1937, to torrential flash flooding in Their unique problems and solutions will be showcased for us through the cooperation of local citizens, interest groups, and professionals in the private sector as well as all levels of government. This conference will examine the challenges facing the nation as flood loss reduction experts share ideas and learn from one another. We seek concurrent session presentations that focus on the following general tracks: 1. Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans 2. Showcase Sessions (only available to conference sponsors and ASFPM committees) 3. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) 4. Flood Loss Mitigation 5. Levees and Dams 6. NAI, Success Stories, and Community Engagement 7. Floodplain Mapping Technology 8. Floodplain Mapping Application This year, ASFPM is using one form to submit presentations for both concurrent session abstracts and for workshops. Only online submissions using this form will be considered. Workshop submissions are different than Concurrent Session submissions and each require specific information: Concurrent Session presentations are minutes in length and fit within the standard conference agenda. Concurrent session attendance is included with conference registration. Presentations fit within the conference topical tracks. When submitting your presentation for consideration in the 2011 program, please check the box on the Submittal Form for the appropriate track. If selected, every effort will be made to place your paper in your desired track; however, all placements are at the sole discretion of the Program Chair. Workshops are 1-4 hour long courses which include a syllabus, course objectives, and exercises. Workshops should be targeted at offering continuing education for floodplain management professionals. Workshop attendees may pay a fee in addition to their conference registration to attend. 2

4 Submittal Process Concurrent Sessions Everyone wishing to make a presentation must submit an abstract describing the material to be presented and its relevance to the conference theme and/or major issues, along with your brief biography and contact information. Presentations are selected at the discretion of the Program Team and are grouped into 1½ hour time slots, allowing each speaker 25 minutes, with time for questions at the end. Certified Floodplain Managers will receive priority placement in the program. Individuals or companies submitting more than one abstract should list them in order of preference, as they may not all be accepted. Speakers are permitted to provide presentation-related handout materials to participants at their own cost. All selected presenters must plan to register and attend the full conference. All program-related communication will be done through the person listed as the Lead Presenter in the submittal. In the submittal, there is space to submit the names of up to two additional presenters used in the work that is the subject of the presentation. However, direct correspondence for the program will only take place with the Lead Presenter. Additional presenters may be listed in the program distributed for the conference. The Lead Presenter for each abstract will be notified by December 31, 2010, of acceptance of his/her presentation for the program. Presenters will be required to use portable media to transport and download presentations, such as a memory stick, thumb drive, CD, etc. The link for the submittal form can be found on the 2011 Conference Page at You will receive an to confirm receipt of your abstract. If you do not have an address or internet access, or if you have other submittal questions, contact Program Chair Steve McMaster at or steve.mcmaster@nebraska.gov. 3

5 Submittal Process WORKSHOPS Everyone wishing to present a workshop must submit a workshop description, syllabus (including objectives, covered topics, agenda, and course outline) along with your brief biography and contact information. Presentations are selected at the discretion of the Workshop Team and are grouped into 1, 2, and 4 hour time slots. A limited number of training workshops are conducted outside of the 4-day conference program. Not all submissions will be accepted. Preference will be given to workshops on new topics that fit into the overall theme of the conference, and which provide local floodplain administrators tools they can take home and implement. Speakers are permitted to provide handout materials to participants at their own cost. All selected workshop instructors must plan to register and attend the full conference. All workshop-related communication will be done through the person listed as the Point of Contact (POC) or Lead Instructor if no POC is indicated in the workshop submittal. In the workshop submittal, there is space to submit the name of one additional presenter for the workshop. However, direct correspondence for the program will only take place with the workshop POC. Additional presenters will be listed in the program distributed for the conference. Instructors are limited to one instructor per workshop hour. The workshop POC will be notified by December 31, 2010, whether their workshop has been selected. Instructors will be required to use portable media to transport and download presentations, such as a memory stick, thumb drive, CD, etc. as internet access will not be available in the meetings rooms. The link for the submittal form can be found on the 2011 Conference Page at You will receive an to confirm receipt of your workshop submission. If you do not have an address or internet access, or if you have other submittal questions, contact Kait Laufenberg at or Kait@floods.org. 4

6 Important Dates and Registration Fees DEADLINES October 31, 2010 Abstracts and bios must be received via online submittal form. December 31, 2010 Lead Presenters will be notified of acceptance in the program. April 2, 2011 Early discount registration deadline get your forms in to save $$! May 14, 2011 Technical Papers for the proceedings must be sent to the Editor. REGISTRATION FEES Early Discount Registration Fees (good through April 2, 2011) ASFPM, KAMM, and OFMA members $480 KY, OH, and IN Local Officials $370 Non-members $580 Exhibitor - ASFPM Corporate Partner $1,000 Exhibitor - Non-Partner $1,400 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) For CFMs Full conference attendance qualifies for 12 Core CECs under the Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) program. The CFM exam will be offered twice during the conference week, on Monday and Friday. Advance registration is required in order to sit for the exam. Information and application forms can be found at 5

7 Location and Hotel THE LOCATION Looavull. Luhvul. Lewisville. Looaville. Looeyville. Louisville. Anyway you say it, Louisville is a city without limits. Located along the Ohio River on the Kentucky-Indiana border, Louisville s unique location and geography has made it a cosmopolitan hub of transportation, commerce, and cultural exchange for centuries. THE CONFERENCE HOTEL The entire conference will take place at the Galt House Hotel & Suites ( in downtown Louisville just blocks from the famous Fourth Street Live entertainment district and only seven miles from Louisville International Airport. ASFPM has contracted negotiated superb room rates - $145 for the Rivue Tower and $165 for the Suite Tower. In addition, government employees will receive the 2011 prevailing per diem rate when staying in the Rivue Tower. Please refer to our website at for more information on booking your hotel room. And remember that staying at the conference hotel helps ASFPM meet its obligations, avoid penalties, and keep registration prices lower and besides, there s more networking! Be sure to use the direct web link to our hotel block on the 2011 Conference page at 6

8 The Team PROGRAM COORDINATOR Steve McMaster, CFM Nebraska State Floodplain Manager WORKSHOP COORDINATOR Kait Laufenberg, CFM ASFPM Training Coordinator CONFERENCE DIRECTORS Chad Ross, CFM ASFPM Conference & Events Planner Diane Brown ASFPM Communications & Events Manager LOCAL HOST CHAPTER Kentucky & Ohio Chapters Louie Greenwell, CFM, Local Team Coordinator ASFPM National Standing Conference committee Mike Parker, CFM Dante Dan Accurti Dan & Luci Sherwood George Riedel, CFM Larry Larson, PE, CFM ASFPM 2809 Fish Hatchery Rd. Madison, WI