2025 MidAmerican Pension Conference

The MidAmerican Pension Conference is the perfect way to complete your 8-hours of pension trustee training. Highlights include dynamic speakers, informative exhibits, and many networking opportunities.  For over 30 years, the IPPFA has given attendees the very best training in ethics, fiduciary responsibilities, and legal and legislative updates, all covering every aspect of pension trustee training.

2025 MidAmerican Pension Conference

  • Please note that the format of this conference is 2 full days (Wednesday & Thursday).
  • The 2025 MidAmerican Pension Conference will be held at the Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook IL, 60523
  • October 1 – 2
  • The IPPFA room rate is $189.00 per night, plus taxes and fees
  • Check-in 4:00 pm, Check-out 12:00 pm
  • Check back for room reservation information

Heroes Family Fund Charity Golf Outing Registration 

Tuesday, September 30th
Willow Crest Golf Club
3500 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523

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2025 IPPFA Illinois Pension Conference

May 7 – 9, 2025

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME.

Eagle Ridge Resort
444 Eagle Ridge Drive
Galena, IL 61036

Room rates starting at $149 per night for standard 2 queen courtyard view.
One and two bedroom villas available starting at $169 per night.
Three bedroom villas starting at $249 per night.
Four bedroom villas starting at $419 per night.
To make room reservation, please call 1-800-892-2269, option 1, mention IPPFA.
Online reservations will not be accepted, you must call the resort

Overflow Accommodations:
Irish Cottage
9853 US Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036

Room rates starting at $119 per night plus $20 amenity fee
To make a reservation call 866-284-7474 and ask for the IPPFA block or click here to reserve a room online.

 

 

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2024 IPPFA Heroes Family Fund Golf Outing

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
12:00 pm shotgun start
Crane’s Landing, Lincolnshire, IL
$150 per golfer, $580 per foursome

All proceeds will go to the Heroes Family Fund.  The IPPFA Heroes Family Fund was established to provide financial support to the families of Illinois police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

Dedicated to honoring the memory of the brave public safety officers that died serving and protecting the residents of Illinois, the Heroes Family Fund has provided financial support to the families of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders that have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

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2024 Carterville Seminar

Once again the IPPFA is proud to present its regional seminars. By attending one of our regional seminars you are given the opportunity to hear speakers and professionals that work in the public pension arena on a daily basis. Receive up to date information in the areas of legislation, investments, ethics, the economy and fiduciary responsibilities.

The IPPFA Regional Seminars will satisfy 8 hours of the required continuing pension trustee training.

Space is LIMITED, so register now for the seminar.

Details:

WHEN

Wednesday, November 19, 2024
7:30 am – 8:00 am check-in
8:00 am – 5:00 pm sessions

WHERE

John A. Logan College, Room F119
700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, Illinois 62918
USA
618-985-2828

 

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Certified Trustee Program 24-2

As of January 1, 2020, each newly elected and appointed Article 3 and 4 pension trustees must complete a mandatory trustee certification training seminar that consists of at least 16 hours of instruction at a training facility that is accredited and affiliated with a State of Illinois certified college or university within the first year that a trustee is elected or appointed under Section 1-109.3 (a) of the Code. In addition, trustees must complete a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education annually thereafter.

This 16 hour educational program is designed to increase a trustee’s basic knowledge of funding and actuarial concepts, medical and disability issues, consolidation, the administration of pension benefits, and legal and ethical issues.

Registration begins at 7:30 am on April 2nd.

Space is limited, so be sure to register now.

Details:

WHEN

December 2 -3, 2024
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

WHERE

NIU Outreach Campus
1120 E. Diehl Road, Room 266
Naperville, IL 60563

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Certified Trustee Program 24-1

As of January 1, 2020, each newly elected and appointed Article 3 and 4 pension trustees must complete a mandatory trustee certification training seminar that consists of at least 16 hours of instruction at a training facility that is accredited and affiliated with a State of Illinois certified college or university within the first year that a trustee is elected or appointed under Section 1-109.3 (a) of the Code. In addition, trustees must complete a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education annually thereafter.

This 16 hour educational program is designed to increase a trustee’s basic knowledge of funding and actuarial concepts, medical and disability issues, consolidation, the administration of pension benefits, and legal and ethical issues.

Registration begins at 7:30 am on April 2nd.

Space is limited, so be sure to register now.

Details:

WHEN

April 2 -3, 2024
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

WHERE

NIU Outreach Campus
1120 E. Diehl Road, Room 266
Naperville, IL 60563

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2024 Heroes Holiday Gala: A Season of Giving

Heroes Holiday Gala: A Season of Giving

Please join us for this important fundraiser for the Heroes Family Fund.  The IPPFA Heroes Family Fund offers crucial financial support to families of police officers and firefighters who have been killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty while serving the residents in the state of Illinois.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH, 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM

All IPPFA Members are invited for Complimentary Cocktails, Hors D’oeuvres and Live Music.  Non-members are invited to attend for a nominal fee.

Riverside Receptions
35 North River Lane
Geneva, IL 60134

BECOME A HEROES HOLIDAY GALA SPONSOR – CLICK HERE

All sponsors will be listed prominently on event signage, website and social media platforms.

We are looking for silent auction items, raffle baskets and monetary donations made out to IPPFA Heroes Family Fund.  The deadline to donate an item for this event is November 22, 2024.

All items can be sent to:
IPPFA
2587 Millennium Drive, Unit C
Elgin, IL 60124

RAFFLE PRIZES
55″ TV
$500 Gift Card to Walter E. Smith
40 Quart Orca Cooler
$100 Fleet Farm Gift Card
Chicago Cityscape Artwork
Up North Winery Gift Basket
$100 Cocoon Gift Shop Gift Card
Star Cinema Grill Movie Basket
In-Home Wine Tasting
$100 Lettuce Entertain You Gift Card – Shaw’s Crab House
Herrington Inn Overnight Stay
$50 Pinstripes Gift Card
The Abbey Resort Overnight Stay
Oak Brook Hills Resort Overnight Stay
Marriott Lincolnshire Resort Overnight Stay with Dinner & Show
$200 Gift Card to Summer House Restaurant in Chicago
Amazon Fire TV 40″
Union League Club of Chicago Gift Certificate
iPad
Wi-Fi System
Fitbit
Penrose Brewing Basket
Olive Mill Gift Basket

 

 

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2024 IPPFA Heroes Family Fund Golf Outing

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
12:00 pm shotgun start
Eagle Ridge Resort, North Course

All proceeds will go to the Heroes Family Fund.  The IPPFA Heroes Family Fund was established to provide financial support to the families of Illinois police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.

Dedicated to honoring the memory of the brave public safety officers that died serving and protecting the residents of Illinois, the Heroes Family Fund has provided financial support to the families of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders that have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

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2024 Crypto Currency Event

WHEN

January 24, 2024
3:30 pm

WHERE

CBOE Digital
433 West Van Buren, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL

Please RSVP to jdarmoni@cboe.com

View Invitation

 

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2024 IPPFA Illinois Pension Conference

May 7 – 10, 2024

AGENDA
SPONSORS
SPEAKERS

Eagle Ridge Resort
444 Eagle Ridge Drive
Galena, IL 61036

Room rates starting at $149 per night for standard 2 queen courtyard view.
One and two bedroom villas available starting at $169 per night.
Three bedroom villas starting at $249 per night.
Four bedroom villas starting at $419 per night.
To make room reservation, please call 1-800-892-2269, option 1, mention IPPFA.
Online reservations will not be accepted, you must call the resort

Overflow Accommodations
Irish Cottage Inn
9853 US-20
Galena, IL 61036
Room rate $109 per night + tax & $20 amenity fee
To make a reservation call (866) 284-7474 and ask for the IPPFA Illinois Pension Conference Room Block.  To make an online reservation click here.
Use Group Code IPPFA24

 

AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Tuesday, May 7th 12:00 pm  Heroes Family Fund Charity Golf Outing, followed by an evening reception
Wednesday, May 8th Pension Trustee Training 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm followed by a welcome reception
Thursday, May 9th Pension Trustee Training 8:00 am to 5:00 pm followed by an evening reception
Friday, May 10th Pension Trustee Training 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES

2024 Illinois Conference Sponsorship Form

2024 Illinois Conference. Exhibitor Prospectus

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