2020 Annual Meeting

We're glad you've decided to join us for the 2020 AFBC Annual Meeting! As always, the meeting provides a unique forum to learn about relevant fraternal legal issues, earn CLE credits, and build relationships. Please register by completing and submitting the registration and payment information below. Members may also submit registration information and/or payment by mail. The registration form is available for download here.

1. Registration Form

2. Registration payment

The registration fee is  $350.00 for members and  $400.00 for non-members. Attendees may include a guest for an additional $75.00. Guests are invited to the opening reception and all meals. Attendees may pay the registration fee using PayPal below or by check payable to the “Association of Fraternal Benefit Counsel” (mail check to Ryan Reed, Modern Woodmen of America, 1701 1st Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201). 
  • Group Payments: Group payments may be made by check. Please provide the names of all the attendees and guests when submitting payment.
  • CLE: The registration fee includes CLE applications and processing. Attendees can expect to receive approximately 8 hours of CLE credit.
  • Non-Members: Non-members are welcome to attend the seminars and social events associated with the Annual Meeting but are not invited to the business meeting.
  • Fee Waiver: The AFBC is committed to making its Annual Meeting accessible. If an attorney is experiencing a financial hardship, that attorney may make application to the Executive Committee to have the meeting fee waived for that year. Application should be submitted to Ryan Reed, Modern Woodmen of America, 1701 1st Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201.
  • Refunds: The AFBC will refund 100% of fees for any cancelation request received on or before May 15, 2020. The AFBC will refund 50% of fees for any cancelation request received between May 16 and May 31. No refunds will be made after May 31. 
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3. Hotel Reservation

Hotel reservations are not included with the registration. The AFBC has secured a limited number of Deluxe Queen Suites at a discounted rate of $209.00 USD. Please reserve your room online or by calling 1.866.856.1826 (mention “Annual Meeting of the Association of Fraternal Benefit Counsel”).  The AFBC group rate is valid three days pre-arrival and three days post group departure and is subject to availability. Valet Parking is available for $38.00 USD per 24-hour period. Reservations must be received by June 1, 2020.  The hotel may charge fees for early departures or cancellations.