April 25–27, 2024
Central Zone Interim Meeting
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Registration will open in late January. Anyone funded to attend the meeting must use the registration link provided in the invitation.
The registration deadline for funded attendees is March 11. Fees for paying delegates and guests will increase by $50 after this date.
Meeting Files & Links
Schedule of events (finalized 4/5/24, PDF)
Meeting summary (includes basic agenda and meeting information for funded attendees, PDF)
Fees
Registration process
The method used to register depends on whether you are funded by NCEES to attend the meeting. All NCEES-funded attendees will receive a special invitation via email containing detailed funding information and an individualized link to register.
Online registration should only be used by delegates who are not funded by NCEES. If your board has not yet named its funded delegates, you may wish to wait to register. Check if your board has already named its funded delegates.
Funded delegates should allow one week after your board has submitted the notification form to receive your invitation. If you have not received an invitation and feel you should have, email [email protected].
The NCEES zone interim meetings are held each spring. The primary purpose of the meeting is for representatives from the member licensing boards to hear and discuss reports from the NCEES board of directors, CEO, standing committees, and task forces. The work of the committees and task forces results in motions that will be presented for Council vote at the annual meeting in August. Zone meeting delegates can ask questions and discuss possible annual meeting motions, and they are encouraged to take information back to their boards for further discussion. Additionally, delegates will provide individual board updates and elect a zone vice president and assistant vice president.
Friday luncheon: Delegates will break and enjoy lunch with a special guest speaker. The zone will also recognize the 2024 service award recipient. Guests may add this luncheon for $62.
Friday night event: Delegates and guests will enjoy a reception and buffet dinner at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. The venue is a tribute to Nobel Peace Prize winner and World Food Prize founder Dr. Norman Borlaug and offers exhibits celebrating Iowa’s agricultural and humanitarian pioneers for contributions to the global fight against hunger.
Business casual attire is appropriate for all meetings (for example, oxford shirts, polo shirts, slacks). For evening events, smart casual attire is appropriate.
Elections were held at the 2024 Central Zone interim meeting. The terms will begin at the conclusion of the annual meeting in August.
Jason Suelter, P.E., S.E.
James D. Hollandsworth, P.E., P.S.
Kevin Skibiski, P.E., S.E., P.L.S. (to replace Jason Suelter for reminder of his term)
The meeting will be held at the Hilton Des Moines Downtown. NCEES has a block of rooms available at the Hilton at a rate of $175 per night, single or double occupancy. This room rate is available three days before and after the meeting.
Current taxes and fees include 15 percent sales tax.
The hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle. See the Travel and Local Information section of this page for important ground transportation information.
Check-in is after 4:00 p.m.; checkout is at noon.
Register online by March 11.
NCEES will make hotel reservations for NCEES-funded attendees (such as funded delegates, past presidents, and zone officers) based on information provided during registration. A hotel confirmation will be emailed about two weeks before the meeting.
Detailed information about hotel funding will be provided in the special invitation sent to each funded individual.
A block of rooms is available to registered paying delegates at the negotiated rate of $175 per night for standard rooms.
Delegates not funded by NCEES can make hotel reservations after registering for the meeting. The link will be provided in the registration confirmation email. NCEES may cancel reservations made within the block if there is not a matching registration for the meeting.
Register and reserve accommodations as early as possible before the NCEES room block is exhausted. The NCEES room block will close shortly after March 11. NCEES may cancel any reservations made within the block if there is not a matching registration for the meeting.
Self-parking is currently $25 per night.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is approximately 15 minutes from the hotel.
If you are funded by NCEES to attend the zone meeting, you must arrange your flight through Travel Inc. Booking instructions are provided in the personal invitations.
Complimentary hotel shuttle
The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport between 5:00 a.m. and midnight. To request a pickup, guests must call the hotel at 515-241-1456 and dial 0 to speak with the front desk. See hotel staff to arrange return transportation once onsite.
Other options
Taxis and ride-hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available. Fares are typically $10–20.
NCEES will fund the lodging and travel expenses and meeting registration fees for the designated member board administrator from each member board. When an MBA represents more than one board, the funding will be for the designated MBA only and not for the assistant MBA or for member board staff. In addition, NCEES will fund the lodging and travel expenses and meeting registration fees for three voting delegates from each eligible member board. NCEES will be direct billed for airfare and hotel room and tax charges for up to three nights (April 25–27).
For delegates to qualify for this funding, NCEES must be notified of their identity by January 17. Substitutions can be sent to [email protected] until March 11.
Funded attendees must register for the meeting by March 11. They should also make their travel arrangements directly with Travel Inc. by March 11. If you have questions about funding to attend the meeting, send an email to [email protected].
The current travel policy can be found here.
The current harassment and discrimination policy can be found here.
All registrations for NCEES zone meetings should be submitted with payment by the registration deadline. Registrations that have not been paid by April 10 will be canceled.
Only written refund requests as outlined below will be considered.
Written requests should be sent to the NCEES Meetings Department and must include
Complete requests for refund received at least 31 days prior to the meeting will be granted, less a $35 administrative fee per registration.
Complete requests for refund received 15 to 30 days prior to the meeting will be granted, less a $100 administrative fee per registration.
Refund requests received fewer than 15 days prior to the first day of the meeting will not be granted.
Note: Registration fees may be transferred to the credit of a substitute delegate upon request at no additional charge.
Refund exceptions for medical reason or family emergency
Delegate: A delegate who cancels attendance for a documented medical reason or family emergency will be granted a full refund.
Guest: NCEES is unable to refund any costs already incurred for a guest at the time of cancellation. Individual guest costs (i.e., guest tour, hotel meals, catering, or optional events) are incurred once a guarantee is submitted as required by each vendor. A refund will be granted, less any of these already incurred costs at the time of cancellation. No refund is typically possible within seven days of the event.