Characterization Conference

Risk Reduction through Characterization Conference

January 24-26, 2023

This training is for groups and individuals interested in teaching Risk Reduction programs in their community using a variety of means including Educational Characterization. It will provide new and creative techniques and approaches to enhancing your Risk Reduction efforts. The conference was the first of its kind ever offered nationwide and continues to be a premier learning opportunity for Educational Characterization.

Of course, we’ll be back at Bullhead City Chamber of Commerce. It can be chilly, so dress warm and dress for fun. No fancy clothes needed at this conference.

COST: $275.00 PER PERSON


HOST HOTEL: TROPICANA - Laughlin


Promenade Tower, Room Rates:

Sunday, January 22nd through Thursday, January 26th $30.00 each night


Room rates are based on 1 or 2 guests in the room and do not include tax or the daily Resort Fee of $12.99 + tax. Triple and quad occupied rooms will be charged an additional $10.00 + tax per person, per night, per room

Reservations must be made by calling the reservation center, they cannot be made on the website.

Group Code: # S01AFB3

Cutoff Date: Sunday, January 8th

Reservation Dept Phone #: 800-343-4533

Reservation Dept Hours: 5:00am – Midnight

Reservation cancellation: 72 hours prior to arrival or 1st night will be charged

A credit card is required to guarantee room reservation. In addition to room, tax and resort fee, an incidental deposit will be collected at time of check in equaling $30.00 per day with a credit card ($100 max).



Conference Location:

Bullhead City Chamber of Commerce

1251 Hwy 95

Bullhead City, AZ 86429


Tuesday - 7:00 - 8:00 registration - Coffee - refreshments /Meet & Greet

Wednesday and Thursday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Evening events are optional

Suggested travel days – Monday and Friday.

Please register everyone individually, one invoice can be created if needed.

Las Vegas airport / Laughlin is 90 minute drive east of Las Vegas. We do not have shuttle services, renting a car is highly suggested. The hotel is across the river from the event location, no shuttle service during conference


Performance, presentations and course questions send to:

John Wesbrock - jwesbrock@cottonwoodaz.gov

General registration or invoice questions send to: treasurer@afbea.org