CONFERENCE EVENTS
 Luncheons
 Friday & Saturday (11:45am to 1:15pm)
 A buffet-style luncheon is held each day of the conference and is included
 in the conference registration price.

 The Friday luncheon includes:
 Pasta with marinara and alfredo sauce, grilled chicken breast with sauteed 
 onions and peppers, garden salad and breadsticks.

 The Saturday luncheon includes:
 Roasted turkey breast and honey glazed ham, green bean casserole, 
 potatoes and gravy, garden salad and rolls.

 If a vegetarian or gluten-free meal is needed, IFAPA must be notified by 
 February 25th to make arrangements.

 Raffle Basket Ticket Sales
 Friday and Saturday
 IFAPA will be selling raffle tickets to raise money for IFAPA's Friends of 
 Children in Foster Care Program. Ticket prices are $2 for one ticket, $5 for 
 three tickets, $10 for eight tickets and $20 for twenty tickets (cash or check
 only). Attendees will have the opportunity to choose which basket they
 would like to win. Some raffle basket items include: movie passes,
 restaurant gift certificates, tickets to sporting events, Adventureland tickets
 and more! The drawing will be held during the Saturday luncheon. You do 
 not need to be present to win.

 Exhibit Tables
 Friday and Saturday (8:00am to 5:00pm)
 Stop by our exhibit table area to visit with organizations that can offer
 resources and support to foster, adoptive and kinship families.

 40th Anniversary Reception
 Friday (6:30pm to 7:30pm)
 IFAPA will host a reception Friday evening to celebrate our 40th
 anniversary.  For 40 years, the Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents
 Association (IFAPA) has been a voice for Iowa's foster and adoptive
 children through the support it provides to the parents of these children.
 Evening highlights will include a  silent auction and a video presentation
 showcasing testimonials from staff and parents highlighting some of our
 programs. Foster, adoptive and kinship parents and members of the
 community are invited to join us for cake and punch as we celebrate IFAPA
 turning 40! The reception is for adults only.  Please RSVP on the
 registration page. Click here to see what donations have been
 made for the silent auction.

 Family Dance
 Friday (7:30pm)
 The whole family is invited to attend our family dance on Friday night. Enjoy
 a night of socializing, dancing and of course, having fun! Don't miss your
 chance to win a variety of door prizes during the dance. 

 General Membership Meeting
 Saturday (7:30am to 8:00am)
 IFAPA hosts our annual membership meeting during the Spring Conference.
 The IFAPA General Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday morning
 prior to the morning workshops. The purpose of the general membership
 meeting is to provide information to foster, adoptive and kinship parents
 about  IFAPA's programs. It is important for foster, adoptive and kinship
 families to know all of the programs available to support our members.
 Danishes, muffins, donuts, coffee and juice will be served to meeting
 attendees. The meeting is for adults only. Please RSVP on the
 registration page.