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FACC 2026 Fall Academy

Register today for the FACC 2026 Fall Academy to be held at the Palmetto Marriott & Spa on Sunday, October 4 - Thursday, October 8, 2026. 

Click here for the event announcement, which contains the event schedule and registration information.

***** Note: In order to receive the member registration rate, FACC dues must be paid first. It may take a few days for your member rate to update to our system. Renew Dues *****

NEW REGISTRATION PROCEDURE - Please follow these instructions:

1. Click “Register Myself.”

2. Select your registration fee option.

3. Answer the required questions and SAVE your responses.

4. Select any additional options (Ethics, Inspirational Breakfast, etc.) from the program section.

5. If you are not registering a guest, click “Proceed to Checkout.”

6. If you ARE registering a guest, click “Add a Guest.”

7. Enter the guest’s First Name, Last Name and make sure the City field is correct.

8. Click “Save & Close.”

9. This will take you back to the top of the registration page, where you will see your guest’s name highlighted below an image of a camera.

10. Select the correct guest price: Adult, Teen, or Child.

11. Answer the required questions and SAVE your response.

12. If you are now done, click “Proceed to Checkout.”

13. If you need to add another guest, click “Add a Guest” again and repeat steps 6 - 11.

When
10/4/2026 7:00 AM - 10/8/2026 12:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa 600 US Highway 41 Palmetto, FL 34221

Program

Sunday, 04 October 2026

Description
Athenian Dialogue: It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin Powell This Athenian Dialogue discusses the book It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin Powell. Drawing on a lifetime of military service, public leadership, and personal experience, Powell presents a collection of lessons and principles that guided his remarkable career. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, participants will examine enduring themes of leadership, integrity, resilience, communication, and accountability. This Dialogue offers an opportunity to consider how Powell's practical wisdom can be applied to both professional and personal challenges, inspiring participants to lead with purpose, strength, and confidence. Presented by: Michael L. Abels, ICMA-CM, Retired City Manager, DeLand, FL  and principles that guided his remarkable career. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, participants will examine enduring themes of leadership, integrity, resilience, communication, and accountability. This Dialogue offers an opportunity to consider how Powell's practical wisdom can be applied to both professional and personal challenges, inspiring participants to lead with purpose, strength, and confidence. Presented by: Michael L. Abels, ICMA-CM, Retired City Manager, DeLand, FL
Time
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
8:30 AM

Monday, 05 October 2026

Description
This is an informal session for new attendees to meet the FACC Board of Directors, including both the current and incoming FACC Presidents, as well as the FACC Executive Director, FACC staff and staff from the John Scott Dailey Institute of Government (IOG). Please join us for a brief but informative session to learn how your association can assist you in your professional goals and challenges while letting us get to know you. Presented by: FACC Board Members, IOG Staff and FACC Staff
Time
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
7:30 AM