Wyoming Impaired Driving Conference is May 6, 2009 in Casper

Gov. Dave Freudenthal will host the fourth statewide conference on impaired driving on May 6, 2009 at the Ramada Plaza Riverside in Casper.

This year’s conference will focus on advancing the fight against impaired driving and will include select workshop sessions for law enforcement, youth, prosecuting attorneys and community prevention advocates. Attendees from throughout the state will have an opportunity to network with others who also work to prevent impaired driving. 

Continuing education hours will be available for attorneys, law enforcement and teachers.  Conference registration information can be downloaded from the Impaired Driving Council’s Web site: www.ImpairedDrivingCouncil.org. The cost to attend the conference is $25. Limited scholarships are available.

Governor Freudenthal is also asking citizens to submit names to him of people who have made outstanding contributions in preventing impaired driving in communities throughout Wyoming. “I will be awarding those individuals and groups who have truly made a difference at this year’s Conference on Impaired Driving.  I hope people will put aside some time to submit their recommendations to me,” the Governor said. 

Individuals and groups will be honored in nine award categories including Youth Initiative, Education and Prevention, Business Leadership, Media, Adjudication, Legislative Leadership, Law Enforcement, Government and Citizen Activist.  The Governor will recognize award recipients at the closing banquet. 

Nominations are due March 20 and should be submitted to the Governor’s Council on Impaired Driving at 153 N. 4th Street, Suite B, Lander, WY, 82520. Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.ImpairedDrivingCouncil.org.  Self nominations are encouraged and accepted.