North Dakota
Municipal Finance Officers Institute
June 18, 19, and 20, 2008

WELCOME...
Minot State University and Municipal Finance Officers Association (MFOA) are proud to present the 24th annual North Dakota Municipal Finance Officers Institute. Through a collaborative effort this program will not only provide many benefits to the members of MFOA, but also prove to be an exciting time for your group of professionals to learn together this coming summer.

By attending this Institute, you will...

• Learn more about Renaissance Zoning and take a tour of a Renaissance Zone in Minot
• Learn more about public speaking
• Discuss financing options for cities
• Find out how to exercise at your desk
• Participate in round table discussions to network with your colleagues
• Learn how to use Microsoft Excel and get a preview of Windows vista
• And more….

The NDMFOA has designated these levels of recognition for your profession!

       Advanced:

• Attend 3 years of MFOI at MSU
• Attend 1 State Conference
• Attend 1 State Level Training

       Professional:

• Complete Advanced Level
• Attend 2 years of MFOI at MSU
• Attend 1 State Conference
• Attend 1 State Level Training
• Attend 2 MFOA Trainings

       Executive:

• Complete Professional Level
• Attend 2 years of MFOI at MSU
• Attend 1 State Conference
• Attend 1 State Level Training
• Attend 2 MFOA Trainings

Summer 2008 Sessions

• Excel Computer Class
         Julianne Eklund - Minot State University
• Renaissance Zoning
         Gordon LaFrance and Donna Bye - Minot City Planning
• The Do's, You Gotta Figure Out the Don'ts! (Email, Hiring, and Firing)
          John Aubrey
• Public Speaking
          Wes Matthews - Minot State University
• Financing Options for Cities
          Scott Wegner
• Exercise at your Desk
          Paul Brekke - Minot State University
• Roundtable Discussions
• Tax Filing
          Dean Frantsvog
  
  ** Microsoft Excel and Window Vista preview
          Julianne Eklund - Minot State University   
  
  ** Additional $20 fee for each computer class

2008 MFOI Schedule

Pre-Registration
Complete the following steps to register for this year’s Institute:

1. Click here for an MFOI Registration Form [pdf].

2. Print the form and complete the registration.

3. Mail your registration and a $50 deposit (check or money order payable to Minot State University) to:

Minot State University- CEL
ATTN: Jessica
500 University Ave W
Minot ND 58707

Registration deadline is Friday, May 30, 2008 . You may pay the full $135 registration fee with your application or pay the balance on the first day of the institute. Your official registration will take place upon receipt of your deposit. You will receive an email confirmation when payment is received. Participants will earn 1.3 CEUs.

Institute fee: $135 (Includes tuition, materials, and Recognition Luncheon)

Lodging: Minot State University has reserved a block of single and double rooms ($50/60 respectively) with Grand International - Minot. Call 701-852-3161 to make your reservation. Deadline for room reservations is Friday, May 30, 2008.

MSU CONTACT
Amy Woodbeck
Professional and Community Education Coordinator
Center for Extended Learning 1.800.0750 ext. 3989 or 701.858.3989
Email: amy.woodbeck@minotstateu.edu
Web: www.minotstateu.edu/cel