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87th annual midwest association of fish and wildlife agencies directors' meeting
​JUNE 28-30, 2021 | VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Please Join us

Preparations are well underway for the 87th Annual MAFWA Directors' Meeting – a fully virtual event to be held Monday – Wednesday, June 28-30, 2021. We look forward to offering the same informative and timely content, and the unique opportunity for collaboration and connection with colleagues from across the region. The annual meeting is a key mechanism to advance MAFWA's mission, and we hope that you will join us!

Important Information to help you begin planning...

virtual platform: Whova

The Annual Directors’ Meeting will be held in Whova, a microsite and desktop application which will contain all of the content, attendee information and communications you’ll need to fully experience all components of the virtual event. You will access the site from your desktop using Google Chrome with a login and password. We’ll provide details on how to join Whova closer to the event date. 

Whova uses Zoom technology to power its live meeting functionality. All meetings will be in Zoom rooms. We recommend installing the Zoom software prior to participating in the virtual event for best results: Install "Zoom Client for Meetings" for zoom.us/download
 
ATTENDEE PROFILE
When we have launched the site you will be sent an Invitation to login and access your Whova account. The first step will be to “Claim Your Account” by creating a 6-digit password, agreeing to terms, and selecting “Complete Profile.”  We encourage everyone to upload a photo, add “tags,” or other pertinent details that will facilitate networking with other attendees. 

ENGAGEMENT & NETWORKING
Wondering how to connect with other attendees during the event? The virtual event site has an official app which you can download and interact before and during the event to provide a more engaging experience in a virtual environment. 
  • View Attendee List and “say hi,” send a message via their profile;
  • Visit the “Community” page to create and converse through various Discussion Topics and Ice Breaker questions. Add your own topic and/or contribute to topics already posted.
  • Share your Photos – watch for daily prompts during the event from workshop organizers.
  • Set up Virtual meet-ups with your fellow attendees to connect remotely via Zoom.

event updates

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upcoming events

​2021: Virtual Meeting – Monday – Wednesday, June 28 -30, 2021
2022: Hosted by South Dakota at Custer State Park
2023: Hosted by Wisconsin

ABOUT MAFWA & THE DIRECTORS' MEETING

The Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) is an organization of 13 state and 3 provincial Midwest fish and wildlife agencies. It was formed in 1934. Our mission is to provide a forum for state and provincial fish and wildlife agencies to share ideas and information, pool resources, and initiate action to benefit the management and conservation of fish and wildlife resources in the Midwest. Learn more at mafwa.org.

​The MAFWA Directors' Meeting is for senior level management of natural resources professionals in the fields of wildlife and fisheries management, information and education, licensing and administration, law enforcement, and conservation engineering.

Thank you to our 2021 meeting sponsors

major level sponsors

Brandt Information Services
USFWS - US Fish and Wildlife Services Department of the Interior

gold level sponsors

USDA - US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services Wildlife Services
Kalkomey
US Forest Service Department of Agriculture

silver level sponsors

Ducks Unlimited

bronze level sponsors

DJ Case & Associates Engaging People in Conservation
The Wildlife Society

Contact Us:

Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Logo
GENERAL EVENT INQUIRIES
Delaney Meeting & Event Management
info@delaneymeetingevent.com
(802) 865-5202
MAFWA CONTACT
Ollie Torgerson, MAFWA Executive Secretary
ollie.torgerson@wi.gov
(715) 365-8924

2021 Meeting Location:

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
​​June 28 -30, 2021
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