July 9 - 11, 2023
Margaritaville Lake Resort, Osage Beach, MO
Keynote Speaker Announced
Dru Buntin, Director
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Dru Buntin was named Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in August 2021.
Dru served as Deputy Director for the department from 2009 to 2012, and again in 2017. Dru is the former Executive Director of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association, where he served for four years. Since rejoining the department in 2017, Dru has led the agency on important river-related issues, including drought relief and flood recovery. He was also instrumental in leading the department's Red Tape Reduction efforts, which reduced the regulatory burden on Missouri businesses and citizens. Dru earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri - Columbia.
AGENDA
| REGISTRATION Registration fees are $325 for the full conference, which includes meals and handouts; $250 for one day. After June 1st, the registration fees increase $25. Full refunds are available through July 2, 2023. RESORT INFORMATION Prior to June 10, 2023, Room Rate for 2022 is $138 for run of the house, and Resort complex room. Rate for suites: $275 for Resort One Bedroom Suite, $409 for Resort Two Bedroom Suite. After June 11th, regular hotel rates apply. CE INFORMATION The following Continuing Education Credits are available for the conference:
GOLF TOURNAMENT The golf tournament is Sunday, July 9, with a shotgun start at 10 am. We will be playing at The Oaks Golf Course. The registration fee for the golf tournament is $100 per person, or $360 for a team. RECEPTION FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS The board of directors will be hosting a reception Sunday evening at 8:00 pm for those attendees who are new to the industry, with five or less years of experience. Be sure to indicate your interest in attending on the registration form. SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE Every year the Coalition provides scholarships to students at four-five Missouri universities. These students are often in attendance at the conference. Raffle tickets to support the scholarship fund may be purchased with your registration or onsite at the conference. Grand Prize is $1,000; first prize is $400 cash; and second prize is $200 cash. |