2026 Annual Meeting
The Executive Committee is thrilled to announce that the AFBC Annual Meeting will be held at the lovely Coeur d'Alene Resort located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on July 8 - 10. The meeting will follow our customary format with a reception the evening of the 8th and ½ day seminars the following Thursday and Friday.
The lineup of presentation topics and speakers for the 2026 Annual Meeting will be released closer to the event. A program containing a detailed schedule of the Annual Meeting will be provided to attendees prior to the meeting.
To register for the 2026 Annual Meeting, please complete the registration form and pay the registration fee. The registration form can be downloaded here or completed online below.
The lineup of presentation topics and speakers for the 2026 Annual Meeting will be released closer to the event. A program containing a detailed schedule of the Annual Meeting will be provided to attendees prior to the meeting.
To register for the 2026 Annual Meeting, please complete the registration form and pay the registration fee. The registration form can be downloaded here or completed online below.
Registration Fees
- $700 USD for members
- $800 USD for non-members
- Attendees may include a guest for an additional $150 USD. Guests are invited to the opening reception and all meals.
The registration fee includes CLE applications and processing.
Individual and group payments may be made by sending a check payable to "Association of Fraternal Benefit Counsel" to the AFBC Secretary-Treasurer, Ellen Reynolds, at the following address: AFBC c/o Modern Woodmen of America, 1701 1st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201. If making a group payment, please provide the names of all attendees with the payment. Individual payments may also be made using PayPal.
Individual and group payments may be made by sending a check payable to "Association of Fraternal Benefit Counsel" to the AFBC Secretary-Treasurer, Ellen Reynolds, at the following address: AFBC c/o Modern Woodmen of America, 1701 1st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201. If making a group payment, please provide the names of all attendees with the payment. Individual payments may also be made using PayPal.
Registration Payment
The AFBC will refund 100% of fees for any cancellation request received on or before May 15th, 2026. For any cancellation request received between May 16th and May 31st, the AFBC will refund the registration fee(s) minus any processing fees and, if applicable, meeting costs incurred related to the registration. No refunds will be made after May 31st.
Registration Form
Lodging
Hotel reservations are not included with the registration. The AFBC has secured a limited number of standard rooms at the Coeur d'Alene Resort in the Park Tower at a discounted rate of $385 USD (pre-tax and fees). Reserve your room here or by calling the resort directly at 888-965-6542, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm PST (mention the Association of Fraternal Benefit Council (AFBC) to ensure you receive the group discount). The group rate is subject to availability. Reservations must be received by Friday, May 22, 2026, to receive the group rate. The hotel may charge fees for early departures or cancellations. Check in is at 4pm, and check out is at 11am. The resort provides controlled covered on-site parking. The current fee is $22 USD per 24-hour period. Valet services are also offered at $27 USD per 24-hour period.
Airport Transportation
The Coeur d'Alene Resort offers transportation to and from the Spokane International Airport and the Coeur d'Alene Airport. Standard Service Van transportation is available for $45 each way per guest from the Spokane International Airport and for $50 each way per guest from the Coeur d'Alene Airport. 48-hour notice is required for all transportation requests or cancellations. Transportation shuttle pricing is determined at time of booking and is subject to change. To contact the resort transportation department for scheduling, please call 855-421-1226 or visit Coeur d'Alene Resort website for more information.