2025 Legislative Conference

Room Block Information

Important: The Room Block has expired as of January 3, 2025. However, you may still be able to secure a room at the Great Northern Hotel by contacting them directly.

• If your guests are paying individually, please have them call the BWP Front Desk at 406-457-5500 and mention the MT Professional Firefighters Room Block.
• Reservations can also be made online, but availability is not guaranteed: Book Your Room Here.

Agenda Overview

Dates: February 3-5, 2025

Location: Great Northern Hotel, Helena, MT

Monday, February 3, 2025

Morning Sessions (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM):

• Welcome & Introductions (President Richards & Political Director Marsh)
• Statewide Leadership (Remarks from Statewide Offices)

Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)

Afternoon Sessions:

• 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM: FURS (Carter Marsh)
• 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Intro to Lobbying (Rob Shoplock)

Evening: Group Pint Night at Brothers Tapworks (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Morning Sessions (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM):

• Group Project Breakout (Working as a Lobbyist or Legislator)
• IAFF Politics (Kevin O'Connor)

Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)

Afternoon Sessions:

• 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Montana AFL-CIO Updates (Amanda Frickle)
• 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Project Presentations

Evening: Reception at the Great Northern (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Morning Sessions (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM):

• At the Capitol (Schedule a Meeting with Your Legislator)
• At the Capitol (Attend a Committee Meeting)

Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)

Afternoon Session (1:15 PM - 5:00 PM): Travel Home

Notes

Dress Code: Bring a collared shirt and nice pants for meeting with legislators. Nicer dress is encouraged. Please, no T-shirts on Capitol Day.