Annual Training Conference

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27th California Unified Program Annual Training Conference

Theme
Embracing Change & Encouraging Collaboration
When
March 24 thru 27, 2025
Where
Marriott, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92801, Phone: 714-750-8000, GROUP / Block: Cal CUPA, Marriott Hotel Room Reservation Link
FEB 23, 2025 CUTOFF DATE FOR THIS RATE
Airport Information: Use Orange County or Long Beach Airports. Avoid LAX due to construction.

Overflow Hotel:
March 23, 2025 - March 27, 2025, Hilton Anaheim, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802, US; (across the street from the Marriott)
Rate $189 plus taxes
Call-in #: 877-776-4932 | Group Code: CAC
Online Reservation link: https://book.passkey.com/go/CalCUPA25
Cancellation: 48hr
NOTE: Must reserve before the cutoff date of March 02, 2025


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MEMBERS'S LOGIN | 2025 CONFERENCE INFORMATION, DOCUMENTS & FORMS

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Co-Conference Chairs: Marjorie Terrell, San Mateo County; Mario Tresierras, LA County Fire Dept.; Jason Boetzer, CalEPA; Kristen Ward, San Bernardino Fire Dept.

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Download and read the 2025 CUPA/PA Scholarship Announcement...(updated 2024-11-02)

CUPA Forum Board (CFB) Training Funds and Scholarship Information

The CUPA Forum Board (CFB) receives funds from various enforcement case settlements designated for training and the annual CUPA Conference. These funds are typically earmarked for Unified Program Agencies to support training technical staff or to cover travel and expenses for the annual conference.

Scholarship Application Process

  • Deadline: October 31, 2024 scholarship application has ended.
  • Eligibility: Available for CUPA and PA technical staff only. Independent contractors do not qualify.
  • Coverage: Scholarships can cover registration fees, hotel, travel and per diem.

Application Steps

  1. Submit Application: Submit your CUPA/PA Scholarship Application HERE.  Ensure your CUPA Manager approves your application.
  2. Final Review: The CUPA Conference Team conducts a final review.
  3. Approval: Applications are either approved or rarely declined.  
  4. Notification:  You will receive an email informing you of your approval (or denial).
  5. Acceptance: Upon receiving your notification email, login at calcupa.org and click the green button in your Member Dashboard to accept the scholarship and complete your registration.
  6. Lodging: Book your lodging through the link in your approval email. 
  7. Once Registered:  Select your lunches, build your Itinerary and select your volunteer assignment.  COMING SOON

Financial Responsibilities

  • CUPA Managers: Your agency must cover 50% of the actual scholarship reimbursed amount, including registration. You can choose to cover specific costs like registration or travel.
  • Rural CUPA/PA Coverage: Rural Agencies with limited budgets can request up to 4 scholarships  to be covered at 100%
  • Invoicing: We can invoice in April 2025, reimburse at 50%, or your agency can cover specific costs directly.

Important Dates and Requirements

  • Award Notices: Emailed to individuals and managers in November.
  • Evaluation: Scholarship recipients must provide overall conference and individual session evaluations.
  • Volunteering: All scholarship recipients must volunteer for at least one assignment during the conference. Details will be provided in the scholarship award letter.

For More Information:

  • Volunteer Opportunities: Download the CUPA/PA Volunteer Information PDF and visit the CUPA/PA Volunteers page to select a volunteer assignment. Sign up by January 31.  COMING SOON

For any questions, contact conferencemanager@calcupa.org or call (530) 676-0815.

You are currently not eligible to apply for a scholarship. In order to apply, you must be either a CUPA, PA or Retired CFB EB. Please contact your manager about your eligibility.

Conference surveys help us prepare for each training conference. Please submit a conference evaluation on your last day of the training conference to let us know how we are doing. Please note that this conference survey is required for all scholarship recipients.

Submit Conference Survey

The online Q/A form is to submit questions to training session instructors before or during the training conference. Have a question that you would like to ask before or after a session? Use the Q/A form, select the specific session from the list, compose your question and submit it. All questions will be forwarded to the trainer/instructor.

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