REGISTER ONLINE TODAY by clicking the link above or via:  https://www.fama.org/spring 2025/

THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS:
Monday, January 13, 2025
If using the above web link to register, please watch your email for your
registration confirmation and receipt of payment. If you do not receive a confirmation
email within 48 business hours of submitting your meeting registration,
please contact Sonya Kelly, at info@fama.org or 352-843-3404.
Check back here often to see the current Attendee Registration Report.

If you’ve already registered but, want to register a spouse or guest* to attend
please contact Sonya Kelly at info@fama.org or 352-843-3404 for an offline registration form.

*For accurate seating and F&B planning reasons,
please register any additional spouses or guests no later than Friday, February 7, 2025. 

MEETING REGISTRATION FEES AND ASSOCIATION POLICIES

  • Employees of member companies: $425 per person
  • Each employee must complete a separate registration form
  • Guests (non-employee) / Spouses- $200 per person (Employees of member companies are not eligible for the reduced Spouse/Guest Fee.)
  • Children 11 years or more – $200 per person
  • Children 3-10 – $100 per person
  • Children under 3 – no charge
  • The Association does not offer an “a la carte” meeting fee schedule.

ASSOCIATION MEETING REGISTRATION AND ATTENDEE POLICIES –

  • FAMA Member Representatives are defined as full-time, direct-paid, active employees of FAMA member companies in good standing.
  • Attendance at membership meetings is limited to FAMA Member Representatives and their spouses or guests. Consultants of member companies are not permitted.
  • All member representatives and guests attending or participating in any of the event functions are required by the Association policies to be registered.
  • Attendee badges are required at all event functions.
  • Member companies must be current and in good standing for representatives to attend.
  • Members are reminded that FAMA policies prohibit direct selling during meeting events and in common areas of the hotel where members socialize and network.

MEETING REGISTRATION FEE REFUND POLICY –

  • Annual membership meeting registration fees will not be refunded but, will be credited toward the next Spring Membership Meeting.
  • Meeting registration fee credits are valid for one year.
  • Due to hotel food and beverage order requirements, cancellations received after Saturday, February 27, 2025 are not valid for credit.
  • Attendee cancellations must be submitted in writing and should be emailed to info@fama.org.

MEETING DRESS CODE – Meetings are casual (shorts are acceptable). Dinner is business casual (no shorts). Jackets and ties are not required.

 

HOTEL RESERVATION DETAILS

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
71333 Dina Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA  92270
Hotel Main Phone: 760-328-5955

* Note: For hotel reservations, please see the phone number provided below.

Event Dates:  Saturday, March 1st thru Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
(For details see the Preliminary Overall Event Schedule provided below.)

  • Click HERE to make your hotel reservations
  • Hotel Reservation Phone Number:   1-877-253-0041    If making your hotel reservation via phone, be sure to request the room block named: Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (group code: FA3572).
  • Group Room Rate: $265/night plus resort fee and applicable taxes
    (Based on room availability, the group room block rate is applicable 2/28/25 – 3/7/25)
  • Note: For cross-check purposes, please make your hotel reservations under the name of the FAMA member representative attending the meeting.
  • Hotel Room Reservation Deadline is:  Monday, January 13, 2025

To accommodate all member requests and fulfill our room block commitment, the hotel has provided the reservation deadline of January 13, 2025.  After January 13th, any remaining rooms in the block will be returned to the hotel and the group rate will no longer be available.

Discounted Resort Fee:

FAMA has negotiated a reduced Hotel Resort Fee of $20 + tax per room, per day. The standard fee is $40. NOTE:  The Resort Fee will be reduced to $20.00/night at check in.

The Resort Fee provides the following: Premium WiFi access in guestrooms and meeting rooms, two drinks per stay at any resort bar (well drink, house wine or domestic beer), in room bottled water per day, instructor led 10-minute group wellness activity, access to Little Links Miniature Golf Course, access to Westin Workout Fitness Studio, and two-hour bike rental per stay for up to two guests.

Parking:

Self parking is complimentary. Valet parking is $28.00 per night.

Hotel Policies

  • Hotel Reservation Policy – The Association negotiates a special room rate and contracts the hotel room blocks based on past meeting attendance. Reservations within the room block are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. After the room block closure date, the Association’s reduced room block rate will not be available.
  • Check-In / Check-Out Times – Check-In 4:00 PM, Check-Out 11:00 AM
  • Hotel Cancellation, “No Show,” and Early Departure Policies
    • Any cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date/time to avoid a one-night fee.
    • Any “no show” reservations will be billed to the individual’s credit card.
    • “No show” reservations are cancelled at 12 AM on the night of the expected arrival and will not be held unless the hotel is contacted and informed of a delayed arrival.
    • An early departure fee of $75.00 will apply to check-outs prior to the confirmed check-out date.
    • For any reservation questions, please call 1-877-253-0041 or email the resort group housing team at grouphousing@westinmh.com.

Be sure to book your hotel reservation directly with the hotel by Monday, January 13, 2025.

PRELIMINARY EVENT SCHEDULE

Click HERE to download the Revised Preliminary Event Schedule.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Please click HERE to review and download a list of the current meeting sponsors and the available opportunities.

The high quality and tremendous value of the FAMA Spring Meeting would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.

The benefits of sponsoring include:
•  Heightened brand awareness and exposure to FAMA members.
•  Formal recognition throughout the meeting.
•  Recognition in the meeting promotional communications, the FAMA website, and signage throughout the meeting.
•  An opportunity to place promotional material during the sponsored event. *

* Promotional materials must be approved in advance by the Spring Meeting Planning Committee.

To sign up for a sponsorship or for more information contact:
•  Chick Granito via phone or email: (518) 469-9257 / agranito77@gmail.com
•  Mike Adams via phone or email: (215) 801-0419 / madams@ziamatic.com
•  The FAMA office: (352) 843-3404 or info@fama.org

 

 

Sunday, March 2nd at 8:00 to 10:30 AM PT
at The Westin Rancho Mirage – Meeting Room: Ambassador 5

There is no additional fee to attend but, an additional registration is
required for accurate meeting planning.

The deadline to register to attend is Friday, February 7th.

To avoid any possible AV technical issues, attendance of this meeting is limited to in-person only.

This meeting is OPEN to all FAMA member company representatives with or without a full conference registration.

Attendance is strictly limited to full-time, direct-paid, active employees
of FAMA member companies in good standing.
Consultants of member companies are NOT permitted.

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sunday, March 2, 2025

The Deadline to Register for Golf is: Friday, February 7, 2025.

 

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Course & Spa
(a Pete Dye Resort Course)
71333 Dinah Shore Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA  92270
(760) 328-3198
www.westinranchomiragegolf.com

Golf:  $150.00/pp includes lunch, golf, cart, and range balls.
Club Rentals:  Golf club rentals are available for $49.00 (including tax).

The schedule for the tournament follows:
11:30 AM  Lunch at the course
12:30 PM Shotgun start for a best ball tournament
5:00 PM Return to the hotel (approximate time)

Register for the meeting and golf at the same time using the red “REGISTER TO ATTEND” button at the top of the page.

To register for golf only (separate from the meeting registration), please click HERE.

The Deadline to Register for Golf:  Monday, February 7, 2025

Dress Code and Proper Conduct – Proper attire and conduct are strictly enforced. Damages to persons, the golf course, equipment, rental clubs, golf cars, or clubhouse facilities are the responsibility of the individual accountable.

For questions regarding the golf tournament, please contact Brian Emmel at 708-701-0982 / email: bemmel@fedsig.com, or Ron Truhler at 574-850-2395 / email: ron.truhler@safefleet.net.

NOTE: With exception to full event cancellations, golf registration fees and club rentals are not subject to refund or valid towards credit of future meeting registration fees.

 

FAMA Spring Meeting Spouse/ Guest Event
Monday, March 3rd – 10:00 AM – 2:15 PM

Registered Spouses and Guests Are Invited To Enjoy An Event Planned Specifically for Them!

The Spouse / Guest Event is an Immersive Adventure at the Escape Games at The River.
After your escape, enjoy your freedom with lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.

The event details follow:

Departure Time:  10:00 AM PT

Departure Location:  The bus will depart promptly at 10:00 AM from the hotel’s Ambassador Ballroom Conference Porte.

10:30 AM – The challenging adventure to escape begins.

12:15 PM – Cheesecake Factory lunch.

Return Time:  The bus will depart The River at 2:00 PM and return to The Westin Rancho Mirage at approximately 2:15 PM.

There is no additional fee to attend.

We ask that all registered spouses and guests kindly let us know if you
plan to join in on the fun by no later than end of day Friday, February 7th.

Please click here to R.S.V.P. to attend or decline.

 

Special Member / Guest Activity
Tuesday Afternoon, March 4th at 1:45 PM

All attendees of the 2025 FAMA Spring Meeting are invited to climb to new heights for a fresh perspective!

Be sure to book your travel plans so you don’t miss the inspiring view.

 

Your Spring Meeting Planning Committee has added a special Member / Guest event to the schedule.

1:45 PM Departure Time – Buses will promptly depart The Westin Rancho Mirage from the Ambassador Ballroom Conference Porte.

2:30 PM – Arrive at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

3:00 PM – Attendees enjoy the inspiring view, get a fresh perspective with refreshments

4:30 PM – Buses return to the hotel for an arrival at approximately 5:15 PM.

There is no additional fee to attend this special event but, for accurate event planning, we ask that all registered attendees kindly let us know if you plan to join in on the fun by no later than end of day Friday, January 17th.

Please click here to R.S.V.P. to attend or decline.