2026 Spring Meeting Information

If you’ve already registered but want to register a spouse or guest* to attend
please contact Debra McCutcheon 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 2, 2026. 

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 25, 2026 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 Don CeSar Hotel
3400 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Hotel Main Phone: (844) 338-1501

Event Dates:  Saturday, February 28 thru Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
(For details see the Preliminary Event Schedule provided below.)

• Click HERE to make your hotel reservations
• Hotel Reservation Phone Number:    (727) 392-1234    If making your hotel reservation via phone, be sure to request the room block named: Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association.
  
• Group Room Rate: $369/night plus resort fee and applicable taxes
  (Based on room availability, the group room block rate is applicable 2/26/26 – 3/6/26)
• Note: For cross-check purposes, please make your hotel reservations under the name of the FAMA member representative attending the meeting.

To accommodate all member requests and fulfill our room block commitment, the hotel has agreed to extend the reservation deadline to Monday, January 26, 2026.  After January 26th, 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, 2 in room bottled water per day, complimentary beach bikes, 24 hour access to Fitness Center and Studio, 3 lounge chairs and an umbrella per room per day. Refer to the hotel website for a complete list of items included in the resort fee.

Parking:
Self parking is discounted to $23.00 per day. Valet parking is $31.00 per day.

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.
  • Early departure fee: Any guest departing prior to that date will be assessed a charge of 100% of the rate for each remaining night including taxes and fees.
  • For any reservation questions, please call 1-727-392-1234.

Be sure to book your hotel reservation directly with the hotel by no later than the deadline of Wednesday, January 26, 2026.

PRELIMINARY EVENT SCHEDULE

Click HERE to download the Revised Preliminary Event Schedule.

WE appreciate the generous support of our sponsors!

Have you considered sponsoring?

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 1st at 8:00 am to 10:30 AM
at the Don Cesar del prado room

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 2, 2026.

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 1, 2026

The Deadline to Register for Golf is: Friday, February 2, 2026.

Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club
8001 Cumberland Road
Seminole, FL 33777
www.bardmoorgolf.com

Golf:  $150.00/pp includes lunch, golf, cart, and range balls.
Club Rentals:  Golf club rentals are available for $65.00.

The schedule for the tournament:
11:00 AM  Lunch at the course
12:00 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. Separate Golf Registration available also. Email info@fama.org for the form to complete.

The Deadline to Register for Golf:  Monday, February 2, 2026

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 2nd – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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

The Spouse / Guest Event will be ANNOUNCED SOON!

There is no additional fee to attend.