From: To: Bcc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Paske, Sandra - PSC "Madison Ray" Paske, Sandra - PSC RE: Invitation State Policy Network 24th Annual Meeting Friday, October 14, 2016 10:48:01 AM Untitled.msg Madison: Thank you for the PDF agenda.  It helped a great deal. I have attached copies of the receipts for the expenses incurred by Chair Nowak in connection with her participation in the State Policy Network meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.  We are requesting the following items be reimbursed: $15.00meals while traveling on 10/4/16  (Wisconsin limit is $15)   10.00meals while traveling on 10/5/16  (Wisconsin limit is $10)   16.00airport parking for 10/4/16-10/5/16   32.64mileage to/from the Milwaukee airport (64 miles at $0.51 per mile, Wisconsin limit) $73.64TOTAL The check should be made payable to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.  Please send the check to: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin ATTN:  Sandra Paske P.O. Box 7854 Madison, WI 53707-7854 If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for all of your assistance with this trip! Sandy Sandra Paske Executive Staff Assistant to Chairperson Ellen Nowak Public Service Commission of Wisconsin 610 North Whitney Way P.O. Box 7854 Madison, WI 53707-7854 Telephone:  (608) 267-7897 Direct Line:  (608) 266-1265 E-mail:  Sandra.Paske@wisconsin.gov -----Original Message----From: Madison Ray [mailto:ray@spn.org] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 7:45 PM To: Paske, Sandra - PSC Subject: FW: Invitation State Policy Network 24th Annual Meeting Sandy, Please see the attached PDF agenda. Chair Nowak’s session is split between pages 19 and 20. SPN can cover any other expenses incurred for the conference. Please send receipts to me (ray@spn.org) and an address/name of who the check should go to by Oct. 31. Thank you, Madison From: Paske, Sandra - PSC [mailto:Sandra.Paske@wisconsin.gov] Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 3:08 PM To: Madison Ray Cc: Rachelle Reitz Subject: RE: Invitation State Policy Network 24th Annual Meeting I have a couple of lingering questions in regard to Ellen Nowak’s participation in the State Policy Network Annual Meeting in Nashville on October 4-5, 2016. 1.       I never could get the agenda to print out correctly and I need to have a copy of the complete agenda which shows Chair Nowak actually listed as a speaker.  Would you happen to have any extra printed copies left over that you could mail to me or scan and try to send me again? 2.       I understand that Chair Nowak’s conference registration, airfare, lodging and transportation to and from the Nashville airport were provided by SPN.  Do you offer reimbursement for any other expenses, such as airport parking, mileage to/from the airport and meals incurred while enroute to the conference? Thank you for your assistance.  I look forward to hearing from your soon. Sandy Sandra Paske Executive Staff Assistant to Chairperson Ellen Nowak Public Service Commission of Wisconsin 610 North Whitney Way P.O. Box 7854 Madison, WI 53707-7854 Telephone:  (608) 267-7897 Direct Line:  (608) 266-1265 E-mail:  Sandra.Paske@wisconsin.gov From: Nowak, Ellen - PSC Sent: Friday, September 2, 2016 1:19 PM To: Madison Ray > Cc: Rachelle Reitz >; Paske, Sandra - PSC > Subject: RE: Invitation State Policy Network 24th Annual Meeting Madison, Thanks for the invite. I am happy to attend and participate. I’ve copied my assistant, Sandy Paske, on this email. She will assist with registration and other info. Thanks, Ellen From: Madison Ray [mailto:ray@spn.org] Sent: Friday, September 2, 2016 1:13 PM To: Nowak, Ellen - PSC Cc: Rachelle Reitz Subject: RE: Invitation State Policy Network 24th Annual Meeting Chairperson Nowak, Jennifer Butler asked me to connect with you regarding the State Policy Network Annual Meeting in October. If you are able to join us for Annual Meeting, please read the following information regarding registration, hotel, and travel carefully. Registration Please click the following link to review and complete your registration information. The link with registration information will expire in 7 days. https://www.cvent.com/Events/Register/GroupReg.aspx?rc=aed2a4fc-8874-4cd2-8a8d89685b771da5&ra=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 Any items that need to be edited, please click “registration info” at the top of the page to do so. Our default answer for dietary restrictions is “no”, if this is not the case, please adjust the answer. Additionally, we have included a biography and headshot from The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin website. Both the headshot and bio can be added/updated from “registration info”. Once you have reviewed your registration and added your headshot and biography information, please click “next” then “finish” to complete your registration. Hotel and Travel I have cc’d our wonderful travel coordinator, Rachelle Reitz, and she will reach out to you shortly to book your flight and confirm transportation to and from the Nashville airport for Annual Meeting. Once she books your flight, we will put the request in for your hotel reservation. SPN will cover airfare, and any hotel nights needed will be added to our master bill at the Gaylord Opryland Resort (host hotel). Please let me know if you have any questions regarding registration or logistics, I am happy to answer them. Other questions regarding session content can be directed to Jennifer. Thank you, Madison From: Jennifer Butler Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 11:28 PM To: ellen.nowak@wisconsin.gov Cc: Madison Ray > Subject: Invitation State Policy Network 24th Annual Meeting Chairperson Ellen Nowak Wisconsin Public Service Commission P.O. Box 7854 Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7854 Chairperson Nowak, Ray Gifford asked me to follow-up with you. Thank you for you for considering to speak at the State Policy Network 24th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, October 3-6, 2016. The conference will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, 15 minutes from the Nashville International Airport. SPN’s Annual Meeting is the leading free-market conference bringing together over 1,000 think tank leaders, policy practitioners, and supporters in the freedom movement to share in strategy, planning, training, networking, and a vibrant exchange of ideas. Strange Bedfellows: Understanding the Odd Marriage Between Environmentalists, Utilities, and the Clean Power Plan will take place on Tuesday, October 4 at 2:00 – 3:15 pm. Registration and Expenses To thank you for speaking, SPN will provide complimentary conference registration, roundtrip coach airfare (arranged by our travel coordinator), one hotel night, and transportation to and from the Nashville airport. Please let me know if you want to spend additional nights to attend other sessions. If you are available to participate, Program Assistant, Madison Ray, will complete your conference registration and your hotel reservation on your behalf, and connect you to our travel coordinator. She will reach out to you so you may review and confirm your registration details and hotel arrangements. With thanks, Jennifer Butler Jennifer Butler Senior Policy Advisor State Policy Network OCTOBER 3-5, 2016 I NASHVILLE, TN Agenda DPEEATIEIHS I OUTREACH TRACK I 2.1316 5230 PH - 3:30 PM State Energy and Environment Summit [Sunday - FlSifP Required) RSVP He re- This sessien will be an in?depth discussien en energy:r and envirenment issues, using up- te-date infen'natien that can be leveraged te ceunter the arguments ef the anti- develepment left Hestecl by the Themas Jeffersen Institute fer Public Pelicyr. Inuitatien enly. Ca pacity' is limited- UttuIJ-El 3.1316 BEGUM - Frum lnnevatien to Insurance: The State of American Healthcare Policy (RSVP Required} RSVP here. Hested by the Mercatus Center. this half?day:r cenference fer erg aniaatienal leaders and senier pelicyr prefessienals interested in health care will pre'u'icle a cemprehensi'u'e ever'uriew ef the state ef Ame rican health ca re pelicyr. Senier Mercatus health care elars I.uill highlight the latest research en the status ef the Afferdable Care Act. discuss referms being implemented at the state level. previde feedback en the challenges yeu are facing in yeur state. and address innevati'ure. market?driven pelicanr selutiens that will preduce better health fer mere peeple at a lewer cest, year after year. lnvitatien enly. Capacity is limited. Uttull-EF3. I?ll? aoom - IEDDPM State Energy and Environment Summit [Monday - RSVP Required] Here- This session will be an in-depth discussion on energy and environment issues. using up- to-date infonTIation that can be leveraged to counter the argumeniE. of the anti- deyelopment left. Hosted bythe Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy. Invitation only. Capacity is limited. Uttull-EF3. I?ll? 1toom - EBDPM Fliedman Foundation School Choice Session Required] RSVP Here- I[Jver the past quarter-century. educational choice has tra nsfon'ned from a sparsely utilized idea to a successfully implemented strategy creating positive results for families in more than half the states in the nation. HowI did we get here and what happens next? Robert Enlow will discuss the state of education choice. followed by two panels with national experts. Lunch is included. Hosted by the Friedman Foundation. ltilapacity is limited. I?lo - Criminal Justice Reform Policy Research Seminar: Presented by the Institute for Humane Studies Click here to sign up. Please join the Institute for Humane Studies on Monday. Dctober 3rd for a Policy Research Seminar at the SPN annual meeting. We will be examining criminal justice reform and discussing policy alternatives that would encourage innovation and support the advancement of a free society. Iilctesel 5. 231a see PM - TIHJ PM Welcome Reception sponsored by National Schenl Eheice Week Jdin us in the NetwcirI-zing Leunge td kick off the SFN 24th Annual Meeting! 5.23M: - EIHII PM Chess Teuruament: Huntley Hatch First round of play. Players can sign up in pe at the Dun-Ila nd. Iilctesa 5.231s mew - PM Institute for Justice Merrie Screening UCTIJZEI 5.23M: - Right on Crime Dinner: Presented by the Texas Public Pelicy Foundation a the Charles Koch Institute Click here be RSVP. Texas is eften cited as the leading right-ef?center state when it comes to criminal justice referrn. As man},r ether states. including Tennessee. censider possible policy changes. the Charles Kech Institute. Right Crime. and the Texas Public Pdlic1.f Foundaticrn invite yen to a dinner featuring lung-time Texas gcwerncir RicI-z when will discuss past challenges and future meaningful RSVP Required. Capac ityr is limited. U-ZIIZIJEI 131i: - saom Eross?t llil'vlorkout Attendees meet in Lobby A at 5:10am for bus to ICrossFit 515. 1,131.5 AM - oases-II Tuesday Breakfast Plenary 131i: oaom - Sign Up Required: Til Techniques Workshop presented by the Leadership Institute Click here to sign up. 1,131.5 GBDAM - muse-M Create the Future: Become an Dpportunity Leader leaders think differently about talent. timing. and targets. To solve problems and forge a di?e rent futu re. they create opportunities where none currently exist. Answering the question. ?What does opportunity leadership look like in practice?" Dr. De Hicks Will outline how institute leaders can cultivate an opportunity mindset so they are innovating for change rather than simply reacting to current political or social constraints- Speaker: Dr. De Hicks. The Stuart Consulting Group. Inc. Ud?bEr4. - Think like a Chief Finance Of?cer Ever wonder how a world?class CFCII acts? This session will give you a peek behind the curtain. Cain an understanding of how an effective CFID engages a board. what data really matters. how to read ?nancial statements. budgeting best practices. measuring ?nancial health. and more. Speaken Levi Morehouse. Ceterus. Inc. Ud?ll-Er4. IDIEI - Credibility ls ?ur Currency. Develop ?I'eurs. Influential policy professionals have achieved this status on purpose. They established their credibility through ironclad research developed with a mix of skill and rigorous investigation processes. Learn the skills and processes needed to establish your credibility and what to do if your credibility is on the line. Speakers: Thomas Shull. Independent Consultant; Edward 'I'Immons. Saint Francis University. 1v'ance Ginn. Texas Public Policy Foundation Todd Davidson. State Policy Network WENT-1.1016 BBC-MI Neutralize the Undue In?uence of Public Sector llniens: Case Studies and Preven Tactics public sector unions exercise undue in?uence in most state capitals. even in Flight to Work states. Workplace freedom has advanced in several states. however. when sound policy. clever marketing. and good tactics merged with opportunity. Learn from case studies about what might work in your own state. and pick up a handy toolkit. Hear about new policy frontiers and helpful court decisions- Get briefed on the unexpected places where public sector unionism has both grown and shrunk. and learn about the speci?c defensive legislative and political strategies unions aim to implement. Speakers: Garrett Elallengee. Cardinal Institute; Maxford Nelsen. Washington Freedom Foundation; F. 'v?incent ?vbmuccio. Mackinac Center for Public Policy October-1.1016 9:30 Nil - MAE-HM mercame Askaphnhia: Ask, Negotiate. and Close Major Gifts This foundational program is based on nearly four decades of Ben lCase's experience helping non pro?ts ac hieye success- This session will share the principles of proa ctiye. systematic. relationship-based major gift fundraising to help you successfully ask for. negotiate, and close major gifts- Speaker: Elen Case. ISase Consulting Services October-1.1016 9:30 Nil - MAE-HM Prioritize "I'aur Day to Prevent Burn Old and Maximize 1 I'hnr Wins! Each of us has the same number of hours each clay to accomplish our highest priorities. can you maximize your fundraising clay? This session will help you prepare a great plan. identify success markers, target your time and energy to win big, and learn how to say ?no" tactfully to the wrong opportunities- Speaker: Michelle Taylor. AC- Fitzgerald El. Associates October 4.1016 9:30 Mil - 10:45.4? Develop a Powerful ?rganizatinn Brand ArrewHead with Kevan ?jar lWhat is your organization's unique value proposition? ISould you provide a compelling answer if asked ?What does your organization do?" try a potential or existing supporter, lawmaker. or reporter? Messaging expert Kevan Ejar will explain howlI to use his proprietary ArrowHead process to provide organization clarity and alignment. leading to commitment from donors. supporters. and key audiences. Speaker: Keyan l-?Ijar. ArrowHeadS Consulting 9:30 AM - The Art of Social Media with Peg Fitzpatritk This actidn able is perfect fer erg anizatiens that want te maximize their digital presence and marketing- F'eg Fitzpatrick. auther ef The Art ef Secial Media. will discuss hew te integrate secial media intd an eyerarching marketing plan and share speci?c strategies fer increasing secial media felldwers and engagement acress secial platferms. Peg will alse CCWEF key strategies and tedls fer tracking and measuring pregress se that rep-erting te leadership. ddners. and stakehelders is easier and mere ef?cient. Space is Ii here. Speaker: Peg Fitzpatrick. Secial Media Strategist 4. l?l? 9:30 AM - 10:55 .L'il'd United We Stand: Inspiring lEase Studies in Coalition Building Hew dd ydu build and maintain cealitiens. and what ebstacles usually derail them? In this sessien. three indiyid uals haye built streng. united cealitiens will share their ries. They will alse discuss best practices and lessens learned wdrking with cealitiens the Lefl; Ftight. and everywhere in between. Speakers: Ftachel Barkley. Ftepublican Study mittee: Jenathan Butc her. Geldwater Institute; Craig it. Pewell. en Sacramente: Christina lWalsh. Institute fer Justice Udell-El 4. 1016 9:30 Ml - lit-IE- AH Keys to Build Effective Relationships with 1 i'our Boss and Colleagues ?rbu. like eyeryene else. want te feel that yeur input is yalued. that yeur mice is heard- In this interactive sessien. incl ustrial-erga nizatienal Dr. Alisen Mallard will share practical. preyen strategies fer establishing credibility in yeurjeb and pesitiening yeurself as a valued partner fer yeur bess- Dr. Mallard will alse share effectiye strategies fer a'urdiding seme ef the mest cemmdn read that can derail effective and cellabdratien in the werkplace. Speaker: Dr. Alisdn Mallard. HRCatalyst 4. I?ll? lt?? AM - 12E F'h'l Mastering Dif?cult Conversations: Identify and Pro-rent Conversation Derailers What conversation are you dreading? Dealing with an und er performing board member? Delivering a dif?cult performance review? Dr. Alison Mallard. an industrial?organizational and president of HRCatalyst. Inc.. will explore conversation derailers that prevent conflict from reaching meaningful resolution- Participanis will learn techniques for avoiding and recovering from conversation missteps and leave equipped to more strategically manage dif?cult conversations in the future. Speakec Alison Mallard. HFtCatalyst 4. I?llfl 1100 AM - [2:5 PM Weather the Storm: Building a Strong. Sustainable l[irganization The ltey to weathering anyI future economic downturn is building a strong. healthy organization today. Terry Stokesbary. senior program director at MJ. Murdoch: Charitable Trust with over four decades of experience in the non-profit world. will share practical lessons in how to build a robust. dynamic organization. well-positioned to advance your unique mission and prepared for the future- Speakec Terry Stokesbary. MJ. Murdock Charitable Trust October 4. I?ll? 11011] - 12:15 Fill [Fl] in Action: Question and Answer wilh 1 I"our Peers This session will give you a chance to interact with a variety of your peers who manage the day-to-day ?nances of an organization- Hear from large and small organizations. lGet a chance to aslc your questions and learn from those around you. Speakec Levi Morehouse. I:Eeterus Inc. Eictober 4. I?l? 1100 Null - [2:5 PM Harris Quinn The 2044 Harris u. Quinn US Supreme Court decision freed hundreds of thousands of ?partial public employees' from the legal requirement to pay union dues. but some states and unions are trying to Iwork around it to keep the dues money ?owing- Hear how the Freedom Foundation has engaged in outreach and litigation to ensure Washington state's partial public employees are aware of and able to exercise their right to leave their union- EictotI-er 4. I?l? 1100 AM - [2:5 PM Increase In?uence: [ultivate a Policy Fan Base Leading policy professionals have cuttiuated a fan base that echoes their Iwork. lends credibility to their position. and responds to their calls-toaction- In this session. a panel of experts and doers will dissect the why and how of cultivating your own policy fan base to increase your influence. Speakers: 1Illieronigue de Rugy. Mercatus lilenter at George Mason University: Nick Gillespie. Reasoncom ill: Reason Moderator: Carrie Conko. State Policy Network Eictober 4. I?l? 1100 Null - [2:5 PM Pest-Election 2016: 1111: Future of Healthcare Policy Regardless of the outcome of the EDI-E- elections. states must prepare to deal with numerous healthcare policy challenges next year. including signi?cant problems with the Affordable Care Act exchanges and the sustainability of Medicaid as it has grown signi?cantly over the last six years. This panel will discuss how states can be prepared for different scenarios. no matter what am? holds- Speakers: Brian Ellase. Mercatus Center at George Mason University: Rea Hederman. Buckeye Institute: Naomi Lopez Bauman. Goldwater Institute Moderator: Russ Walker. State Policy Network 4. 1016 11:00 Mill - 12:15 PM Pete ntion Funclraising: Hovir Moves ancl Metrics Can Elevate ?r'our Stewardship Program and Increase Major Gifts Did you know that every $100 raised. is offset by $96 lest to gift attrition? Retention is one of the most important tools to ensure long-term sustainability and growth- The good news is that some retention strategies have been shown to increase gifts by as much as 40%- Saying thank you. remembering birthdays. and other warm donor "touches" are onty a fraction of the power of donor retention. Ely combining compelling donor ?moves? with effective use of the RIGHT metrics. you can better understand the effect retention has on your organization and elevate your stewardship program resulting in major gifts- Speaker: Laurel McCombs. The Dsbome Group 4. 1016 11:00 AM - 12:15 F'l'l'l Development Shop Success: Are 1 l'ou My Perfect Development Staff Member? do six-pack abs. the happiness. and fundraising talent have in common? These are all things we want to attain and retain. but doing so is easier said than done. This presentation will outline the keys to identifying and keeping great fundraising talent. [We're still working on the abs and happiness stuff..-.} Speakers: Claire Kittie Dixon. Talent Market; Doug Schneider. American Philanthropic: Kimberty Chalek- Platte Institute for Economic Research; Kristina Mitten Sanders. State Policy Network 4. 1016 11:00 Mill - 12:15 PM Persuasive Messaging for Donor Privacy An unprecedented attack on free market think tanks is threatening to expose private donor information- Starlee Coleman will explain the donor privacy issue. Heart+ Mind Strategies' market and messaging research. and where the latest state attacks are taking place. John Kramer will provide media training principles to equip attendees with the messaging they need to he articulate spokespeople on a controversial and dif?cuft topic- Speakers: Starlee Coleman. State Policy Network: John Kramer. Institute for Justice 4. I?ll? lt?? AM - 12E- Pl'l'l Case Studies in Breaking Cultural Barriers This election cycle has demonstrated happens politicians take for granted the influence of the average ?unerica n?s daily struggles. culture, drea ms, and fears on how they select How can think tan ks and freedom ?ghters break through the cultural barriers that too often obscure policy reforms that would bene?t individuals and advance their dreams? This session will bring together individuals from various perspectives of American culture to share how they take big ideas for freedom and translate them into the experience of daiiy American life. Speakers: Austin Berg, Illinois Policy Institute: Eric Cochling, Georgia Center for ICJpportunity; Hicks. Georgia Center for ICJpportunity; Reverend Derek McCoy, Center for rba Renewal a nd Ed ucation Moderator: Sarah Ferrara, State Policy Network October 4. I?ll? AM - ESE- PH 163 Hours: Create Tour Best Life Ell-f? Ever feel like there aren?t enough hours in the clay? In this interactive session, time management expert and best-selling author Laura ?v?anclerlcam shares strategies to ?gure out where the time really goes so you can spend more time on the things that matter at work and at horn e. Leave with tools to get more done and feel better about it. Speaker Laura Vanderkam. Author of TE Hours: The Hove Moro i'Tmc- Thon lr'bu Think 4. I?ll? 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Tuesday Lunch Plenary 4. 1016 IUD PH - 3:15 PM Sign Up Required: Media Training by the Leadership Institute with Beverly Hallherg Click here to sign up. IIll-rant to sharpen your on-camera and media interview skills? Join us for complimentary media training at You'll have the opportunity to attend a T'vr Techniques workshop where you will learn what it takes to deliver an effective interview, as well as an Dn- Camera T'v' Training where you will be coached through a mock interview while receiving personalized critig uers and feedback on how to better tailor your message for Elevelty Hallberg. President of District Media Group. will deliver the training Class size is limited to maximize your time on camera- Times are available on both Tuesd ey. October 4, and Wednesday. October 5. 4. 1016 PM - 3:15 PM Toolbar.r for the Future: Resources for Navigating Uncertainty and Creating Upportuni'ty Successful strategic planning yields noticeable improvement in an organization's ability to hire and retain great staff. raise more money. and achieve good results. Etut how do you plan in the face of political and economic uncertainty? Join a discussion about how CECJs. E'v'Ps. and board members can use the tools of strategic planning. strategic thinking. and opportunistic decision-ma king both to anticipate and respd nd to uncertainty and to chart a course toward opportunity and growth. Speakers: John Cerasuolo. Beacon Center of Tennessee: Rea Hedem'lan. Buckeye Institute; John Tillman, Illinois Policy Institute Moderator: Tony Woodlief. State Policy Network Uctohcr4.lt]16 loom - Et? PM Host Events that People Actually Enjoy Ever wonder why some events are drudgery while others are so enjoyable? Learn the. sometimes subtle. keys that turn an average event into a stellar event Duality content is crucial. but there is more to the secret sauce to help events accomplish their intended objectives. Hear from expert event managers across the freedom movement Climber-4. I?ll? - 3:15; PM Strange Bedfellows: Understanding the IIlIdd Marriage Between Environmentalists, Utilities, and the Elean Power Plan. Many crony capitalists stand to bene?t from the passage of the Clean Power Plan. Some utilities are moving towards compliance even before it's the law of the land. Understand the odd marriage between environmentalists. utilities. and the Clean Power Plan. Learn how to establish a watchdog netsnrork in your state to make sure industry is looking out for the best interest of all ratepayers- Climber-4. I?ll? - 3:15; PM Teachers and Parents: Allies or Deposition in the Movement for Education Reform? lIll-Then it comes to education policy. many are led to believe that teachers agree wholeheartedly with their union's party line- As a result. teachers sometimes feel misjudged and we often miss the opportunity to engage pro~refon?n teachers in our efforts- Similady. parents who have a valuable perspective to add can sometimes feel left out of important policy conversations on issues like school choice. merit pay. and school spending that directly impact their families and children. In this session. we'll look at what Education Heat's national surveyr says about parent and teacher attitudes on a variety of education issues and hear directly from teachers and parents about how we can better engage them in our work. Speakers: Tillie Elvrum. Pu blicSc hooletionsorg: Rebecca Fried rich 5. Fn'cdn'chs v. Coll'fomio Tcochc-rs Assocr'otl'on: Nithya Joseph. National Council on Teacher Quality. Terryr Stoops. John Locke Foundation: - Welfare. Work, finality, and tom How Eivil Society, Hot Government, Truly Helps the Poor Being anti-poverty is not about promoting welfare or even handouts from private charities. it?s about providing opportunity. Hear from two of the revolutionaries leading the change: a guy actually helping the homeless with dignity and work while asking government to stop hurting folks and a man who overcame incredible physical challenges who will transform your beliefs about the power of human potential and the importance of work- Join SPN as we host Tarren Bragdon. GED of the Foundation for Government Accountability Joe Goletti. co-founder and CEO of the Better 1res Hetworlc James Whitford. CEO of Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue :and Horton, founder of Keen Healthcare. lncight Foundation. and Handicrap Foundation. to discuss the power and potential of private solutions and the private sector to eliminate poverty. Speakers: Joe Goletti. Better 1res Hetw'orlc 'v'ail Horton. Keen Healthcare. lncight Foundation 3: Handicrap Foundation: James Whitford. Watered Gardens Gospel Fiescue Moderator: Tarren Brag-don. Foundation for Government Accountability October-4. I?ll? loom - Et?pln'l Ask the Investors: Best Practices in Building Foundation Relations Successful foundation fundraising is not simpty about writing good proposals. Get an insider?s perspective in this lively discussion by foundation staff and investors about what it takes to engage successfully with a foundation..-and what things to avoid- Speakers: Jeff Gain. American Philanthropic: Peter Lipsett. DonorsTrust: Joyce Pope. John William Pope Foundation: Terry Stokesbary. MJ. Murdock Charitable Tn.Ist h?lus-derator: Ann Fitzgerald. AG- Fitzgerald St Associates October 4. 1016 2201!] PM - 3:15 PHI Assess ?r'our Fundraising Performance In this session. Jeremy Beer. a principal partner at ?utterican Philanthropic. will unveil the results of the 2015 SPN Development Survey. paying particular attention to what the survey reveals about the development practices and performance of the SPN groups and other participating non?pro?t organizations- Speaker: Jere my Beer. Ame ric an Phila nthropic: Tom Eako. Commonwealth Foundation October 4. 1016 zoo PH - 3:15 PM Case Study: How Beacon Center Used Marketing to Make Tennessee Truly Income Tax Free SFN's Free Together project incorporates an award-winning private sector marketing model to help think tanks raise public awareness that we must ?ght to protect our freedoms. This year. the project was launched with Beacon ISenter of Tennessee. resulting in million ad views. emails to lawmakers. and a successful repeal of the Hall Income Tart. Get an insider's look at how Beacon used the Free Tog ether model and learn how it can be utilized by all state think tan ks to advance policy work and build organizational capacities. Speakers: Dee Allsop. Heart lylind Strategies: Mark Cunningham. Beacon lCenter of Tennessee: Rod Lowman. The Lowman Group. LLC: John F'apola. Emergent Drder. Sue Zelda k. The Zoldak Agency October 4. 1016 2201!] PM - 3:15 PHI From Intro: to Action: Dynamic Email Marketing and Fundraising Social media platforms like lnstagram. Twitter. and Facebook may get all the buzz. but email is still one of the most powerful tools to use to engage target audiences- How can organizations maximize email programs to better market policy work and increase donations? Learn how communication and development staff can work together to craft an effective email program that engages and educates recipients. leading to more powerful calls-to-action and fruitful online fundraising- Speakers: l-{eri .IEu'Iderson. HERI Marketing: Dry Rinat. The Heritage Foundation October 4. I?ll? zoom - Howtn Claft an Issue Campaign To reach a destination. especially in dif?cult terrain. you must set a course- In this session. we will (carer three types of issue campaigns and provide you with templates and tools for your next policy laattle. We will also brie?y de?ne and address (33!th compliance issues. if you plan to compete in 'Cham pions of Strategy: Education Reform Edition.? attend this workshop to get ahead of your peers. if you want to learn more about compliance issues, he sure to attend "Successfully Navigate Legal Compliance" in the Dperations Track. Speakers: Sarah Ferrara. State Policy Hetworlc Russ Walker. State Policy Netwcatt 4. I?ll? mom - BEEDHIIE a Leader, Even If You Aren?t In Charge Whether leading a working group. a team. an orga nization. or an entire movement. the skills of effective leadership are the same. And they are skills most anyone can develop. De Hicks. a senior leadership strategist and executive coach for more than EDD organizations. will share time-tested strategies to develop your leadership skills and position yourself for success. No matter where you are in your career, if you want to develop into an effective leader. this session is for you! Speakec Dr. De Hicks, The Stuart Consulting Group, Inc. October 4. I?ll? zoom - Help Direct Reports Work Smarter, Not More lIE-ood time management skills are essential for success. In this interactive session. time management expert and best-selling author Laura 1Inlanderkam shares strategies managers can use to help employees get more done while avoiding humout. Leave with tools for helping your team manage worldtow. meet deadlines. and spend more time on top priority projects- Speakec Laura 1I.l'anderka rn. Author of 163 Hours: ?mu Have More Time Than ?mu Think ElctolJ-er d. 1016 to: PM - 3:15 PHI Cutting-Edge Practices for Pension Refonn in El?? The pension debt crisis in America is enough to drive anyone to drin come join our open bar and pension reform experls from the Reason Foundation and Retirement Security Initiative for a discussion about how 5PM think tanks can adopt the most cutting- edge practices in advancing pension reform in their states. The discussion will focus on practical strategies to drive reform and how Fleason 3: RBI can help your state avoid reinventing the wheel. Speakers will discuss how to accurately analyze the speci?c pension problems in your state. what different kinds of pension reform design can work. how to educate and engage stakeholders. and how to confront anti-refon'n arguments. They?ll also share details on their keyr role in designing and negotiating Arizona's 2016 reform of its statewide policef?re pension system- ElctolJ-er d. 1016 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Communications Mentor Sessions Part 1 Wish you had the oppo rtu nitgyI to talk one-on-one with communications experts? Here it is! Mentor sessions are opportunities for one-on?one coaching with a communications expert on speci?c topics. If you would like to set up a mentor session for one of the topic areas below. please contact the mentor directly to set up a 15-minute appointment during this hour. Slots will be ?lled on a ?rst-come. ?rst-served basis. Mentor information is fo rthcoming- - EMEPH Buses Lead for A ?ight in Music City: "Four Great Parties Under One Historic Hoof" L. 2 31a E-IHEI F'hll - Gilli] PM A Night in Music City: "Four Great Parties Under One Historic Roof? Sponsored by the Eleacon Center of Tennessee- Experience everything Nashville has to offer at Acme Feed E: Seed. a Iislorlcl-class venue in a restored grain depot and chicken hatchery located at the end of historic Broadway Ayen ue in downtown Nashville- Ac me creates a uniquely Nashville atmosphere that honors the unparalleled character of the city?s past. present. and future. Each of home's four floors will feature a different side of Nas hyille. CICIIZIZEI 2 31a Br?? PM - 10:30 PM Buses Depart for Gaylord Resort Buses run continuous departures from Acme Feed and Seecl to the Gaylord Resort. 2 31a EDDAM - Boom 5ft Race for Freedom: Sponsored by the Policy Circle Runners meet at 6:45am on the Delta Patio- ICICIIZIZEI 5-. 2 31a AH - Breakfast Session: Politics and the Economy in the Hills Election Erealcfast session hosted lay Paci?c Research Institute with guest speal-rer Art Lafier. Ll??ll'Ef .1. ?016 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM Sim Up Required: Media Training by lire Leadership Institute with Beverly l-Iallherg IElick here to sign up. to sharpen your on-camera and media interview skills? Join us for complimentary media training at You'll have the opportunity to attend a T?vr Techniques workshop where you will learn what it takes to deliver an effective interview. as well as an Dn- lCamera T'v' Training more you will be coached through a mock interview while receiving personalized critiques and feedback on how to better tailor your message for TV. Beverly Hallberg. President of District Media Grou p. will deliver the training . Class size is limited to maximize your time on camera. Times are available on both Tuesday. lDctoloer 4. and Wednesday. October 5- 0:03th 5. 9:15 AM - 11:00 run Boardroom Con?dence Have you ever felt lost in the forest of board business? With decades of cumulative boardroom experience. Elobb Biehl will provide an overview of the different steps in the board process and outline how all the pieces ?t together to create boardroom effectiveness. Ely understanding the continuity of the overall board process you will be far more capable of solving the most common problems within any board and gain a roadmap you can adapt and re?ne for your organization year after year. Speaken Bobb Etiehl. Master Planning Group [3(1qu 5. 1016 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM Think Like a Chief People D?icer ?rbu know it's important to have strong human resource programs and practices. ?rbu want to build a strong em ployee-centric culture that attracts and keeps talented people. and you also know there's a bevy of legal policies that you should know and understand- lIll-There do you start? Join us for a session on how to think like a CPU. Gain understanding of the total package and get practical tips. implementable action items. and resources that will help you advance your organization. Utt?li-EFS. 9:15 AM - mom Saying it Right: Transform ?I'our Tart and Regulation Rambles into a Compelling Message about Job Creation Work provides dignity. con?dence. and ?nancial security for an individual. ?I'bt. arti?cial barriers created by state. federal. and local govern ments rob individuals of access to meaningful jobs- CJur market-based solutions to these ban'iers have failed to resonate with Americans. many still wary from the Great Recession. In this session. Dee Allsop of Hea rt+Mind Strategies. Keyan Kjar of ?lrrowhead3 Consulting. and Michael Lucci of the Illinois Policy Institute will share the most effective. poll-tested messaging on job creation. Speakers: Dee Allsop. Heart+Mind Strategies: Kevan Kjar. ArrowheadE' Consutting; Michael Lucci. Illinois Policy Institute 9:15 AM - Change the Narrative on School Choice: Upward Mobility. Innovation. and Education Dpportunity Despite promising strides made over the past 25 years with school choice and charter laws. the public and most laun'nalcers still view the movement as disconnected from all others- They fail to see education reform as an opportunity to help more Americans out of poverty and into a successful. meaningful life. The challenges in enacting school choice laws are not just a result of union oppos ition. but also of the disconnect Americans have between education and economic success. C'.ome hear from accomplished ?doers' who have mitten and developed policy that connects these two issues- They will explain how changing our narrative?and tying an education reform agenda to economic success and upward mobility?can accelerate our success. Speakers: Jeanne Allen. The Center for Education Fteform: Jim lIS-oenner. National Charter Schools Institute: John Hood. John William Pope Foundation: Jimmy Kemp. Jack Kemp Foundation 5. 1016 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM Enemies of Debate: How Our Opponents Use the Government to Shut Down Public Debate For years you've been hearing about the growing threat of state-level laws that would force non-pro?t groups to report the names and addresses of their donors to the govemment But changing state laws is just the latest tactic in a multi-pronged attack on robust public debate- This panel will shine a light on efforts to shut down debate on public policy issues at the federal level through agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission and A65 using their subpoena power to intimidate groups into silence- lWe'll also discuss how we can protect robust debate by protecting the privacy of our ?nancial supporters. Speakers: Lawson Bader. DonorsTn-Ist Starlee Coleman. State Policy Network: Kent Lassman. Competitive Enterprise Institute: Cleta Mitchell. Foley .1 Lardner: LLP 5. 1016 9:15 AM - 11:00 Communicate 1i."ision and Impact for Powerful Donor Relationships tcompa nion session to Storytelling: The Heart of Relationship-Building] Before prospective donors make a gift- especially one that asks them to stretch further than they have before. they must have a clear sense of ?What will be different in the world I care about because I made this gift?? Communicating vision and the impact a gift makes to your shared outcomes is critical to achieving your development goals. In this highly-interactive session. we will work together to create compelling impact statements and vision language that you can use to improve your donor communications and engagement. Speaker Laurel McCombs. The Dsbome Group 5. 9:15 AM - 11:00 on Ho Small Change: How [hanging Small Habits Result: in Large [ulttl'al Shifts Big changes that endure come about as a result of adopting small. leveraged habits- lndivid ual and cultural shifE. whether they happen accidentally or intentionally. endure as we ad opt new mom. How can we identify the habits that need to change? This session is a highly interactive and engaging introduction to the art and science of behavior change that results in cultural change and how to apply it to our work- Speakec Dr. De Hicks. The Stuart Consulting Group. Inc. October 5. 1016 95-15 AM - AM HoviI to Tell a Story That Changes the Iil?r'urlcl (or, at the very least. pul?ic palicy!} Storytelling may be a persuasive communication tool. but how can it be done in such a way that it actually moves an audience to action? In this stimulating session. hear from marketing and presentation expert Brian Burkhart how to integrate storytelling into the very essence of your being. so it becomes second nature. and audiences know. feel, and do ekactly what is needed to change the world [or. at the very least. public policy?. Speaker: Elrian Elurkhart. SduarePlanet Presentations 5. 1015 95-15 AM - AM Strike the Right Chard: Compose an Effective Communications Strategy and Measure Success lWithout direction and coordination. a con cert would turn into a discordant disaster. no matter the talent. l:Zommunications activities that lack a strategic plan and clear objectives have the same dissonance. Learn how to design a strategic communications plan. prioritize the most important work. and align your team, resulting in greater success and measurable impact. Speaker: Diana Rickert. Illinois Policy Institute Utt?h?f 5. 101E. 95-15 AM - HovliI to Reach the Executive Branch Sometimes a winning strategy means starting with the Executive Branch. Policy experts on this panel will share how they get results. through their relations hips with executive branch staff and elected officials. Attendees will walk away with practical tools and strategies they can use to implement their own outreach efforts- Speakers: Josh Arc ha mba Foundation for Government Accountability: Dayid Guenthner, Texas Public Policy Foundation: Joe Henchman. Tait Foundation: Mary Katherine Stout. Foundation for Government Accountability 13:1qu 5. 1016 9315 ?hl - 11:00 AM Don?t Move to DC: Opportunities to Fuel ?I'our Career and Passion for Freedom in the States The biggest advances for freedom are happening in the states. and the pace of this change only.r accelerates when organizations have the rig ht talent in place- In this session. we'll discuss the advantages of working in state-based orga nizations, how to grow within an organization. and professional opportunities in the broader SPN communitv. 13:1qu 5. 1016 11:15 Ahi - 12:31] PH Sign Up Required: Media Training by the Leadership Institute with Beverly Hallberg {Media training 3] l{Slick here to sign up. IWant to sharpen your on-camera and media interview skills? Join us for corn plimentarv media training at You'll have the op portunitv to attend a Techniques workshop where you will learn what it takes to deliver an effective interview, as well as an [in- Camera T'v' Training where vou will be coached through a mock interview while receiving personalized critiques and feedback on how to better tailor your message for Beverlyr Hallberg. President of District Media Erou p. will deliver the training lClass size is limited to maximize your time on camera- Times are available on both Tuesd av. rCictober 4, and Th ursdav. ?ctober 5- UttulHEf5.1C 16 11:15 AH - 12:31] PH Boards. CEle, and Development Staff: A. Team Approach to Fundraising Board members play a vital role as fundraising leaders in an organization. Ben Case. a fundraising professional with 38 years of ekperience in the nonpro?t sector, will discuss how the roles of the board. and the development staff are each critical in the overall fundraising success of an organization. He will share what leaders need to do to increase their fundraising capacity: ways board members can identify, cultivate. and steward donors for their orga nization; and provide practical guidance on what to do next to ensure the fundraising success of your organization. Speaker: Elien Case. l:ase Consulting Services Udull-EFS. - 12mm Ehanqrion the Fain:- of Dperations in 'forl' Think Tank ?rbu are critical to the growth and success of your organization. but how do you demonstrate it to everyone else. especially your What do your peers do that you should consider doing? Learn from a panel of leaders who know the value of operations. - Dill-PM Build Momentum in Healthcare Reform in the States While the Affordable Care Act has put Washington into gridlock for the last six years. states have been building signi?cant momentum through supply-side reforms. This session will highlight four supply-side reforms making major waves?reforms that can be implemented rig ht away in your state. Speakers: Josh Arc ha mbaulL Foundation for Government Accounta bility: Lindsay Boyd. Beacon Center of Tennessee; Bill Kampine. Healthcare Ellue Book Udull-EFS. - 12mm Unleashing Etonomil: Grooth and Job Creation We believe in an America that encourages opportunity and rewards people for their ha rd work and creatiyity. When small businesses thrive. they generate jobs and better lives for American families. Fewer barriers to business mean more and better jobs for American families. In this session small business owners and policy refon'ners will outline speci?c policy ban'iers that. when removed. can unleash sustainable job creation. Speakers: David Black. Scott Drenka rd. Ta}: Foundation; 1 ll'ance Ginn. Texas Public Policy Foundation; Bill Lee. Lee Company. Dean Sta nsel. lD'Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom. Southern Methodist University Moderator: Justin Uwen. Beacon Center of Tennessee 5. 1016 AM - 12:33 PM Partners. Sponsors, or Donors? How to Think About Corporate Fundraising Should corporate money be part of your funding mil-i? Learn how to identify and cultivate corporate supporters. and whether corporate fu ndraising is right for your organization. Speakers: Al Canata, Competitive Enterprise Institute: Michael Vogler. Tait Foundation Moderator: Ann Fitzgerald, AC- Fitzgerald El. Associates. - Storytelling: The Heart of Relationship-Building (com panion session to Communicating 1Il'ision] Stories are at the heart of everything we do. What are the stories that de?ne your orga nization?s unique identity? Can everyone tell them in a compelling manner? This session builds upon the messages developed in Communicating 'y'ision to convey the impact of your organization and why your work is so critical. In this session we will work through how to best communicate that impact through effective multichannel storytelling. Speaker: Laurel McCombs. The Dsbome Group UttUb-El 5. I'Cll? 11:15 - 12:30 Create Killer Content on a Budget Even without a professional graphic designer on staff. organizations can still create compelling content that will engage target audiences- From brochures to white papers to Faceb-ook memes, hear from top content creators howI it doesn't take a huge budget to make products. look like a million bucks- Speakers: Keri Anderson. KERI Marketing; Katherine Bathgate. SchoolForward Uct?tl?l 5.1011:- 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM Build 1 four Personal Brand Just like a business. every one of us has a brand in the mind of others. ISome to this session to learn how to build yours into a source of influence. Learn how to create eagerness in others to talk to you. establish immediate credibility. and open the lines of communication while building trust. Speaker: Chase Kreger. Dale Carnegie Training 5. 101::- - loom 1?Wednesday Lunch Plenary: Unsung Hero Award sponsored by 1.r'ernon 11. Hide hie Foundation IZIctotIeI 5. 101::- 2:15 - 3:15 PM Sign Up Required: Media Training by the Leadership Institute with Beverly Hallberg lClick here to sign up. Wa nt to sharpen your on-camera and media interview skills? Join us for complimentary media training at You'll have the opportunity to attend a T'v' Techniques works hop where you will learn what it takes to deliver an effective interview, as well as an Dn- 'Camera Training where you will be coached through a mock interview while receiving personalized critiques and feedback on how to better tailor your message for Beverly Hallberg. President of District Media Erou p. will deliver the training . IClass size is limited to maximize your time on camera- Times are available on both Tuesday. l:Ilctober 4, and Wed nesday. I:Jtctober 5- Uctoher5.1i]16 1:15 PM - Best Practices for Building Effective Boards What will it take for your orga nization's board to move up the effectiveness continuum toward high-performance? Listen to and participate in a conversation with veteran board members discussing best practices for building an effectiye board- Topics will include board composition. orientation and training. creating agreement and align menL the role of committees. evaluating perfon'nance. and removing non-functioning board members. Speakers: Dr. [?le Hi-c lcs. The Stuart Consulting Group. Betty Neighbors, Foundation for Goyemment Accou ntability; Joe Scarlett. Beacon Center of Tennessee 115 13am Spotting lCipportunity always ?stares us in the face." We just haye to lcnow how to see it. Spotting opportunity will help you accelerate your tea m?s progress in the direction of your dreams- Executive mentor Bobb Eliehl will share four ways and titre questions to use to spot opportunity eyen during your worst year ever. In this session you will also learn how to help your newest team member {or the person on your team who is the least likely to have a great ideal help you spot opportunity. Speakec Bobb Eliehl, Master Planning Group Uctoher5.1i]16 1:15 PM - Successfully Navigate Legal Compliance {Crossover wich S??l?cjiti-jls, 531(c)(5); H-Election, PACs, LLC, and more?how do you lceep it all straight? Maintaining legal compliance can malce anyone's head spin, but you can master and Ieyerage it to drive your organization's goals. join us to learn how other organizations are adyancing their missions while staying legally corn pliant. Spealcer: Cleca Mitchell, Foley 3; Lardner LLP 2:15 F'Iil - 130m Messaging School lEhoice and Education Reform: Give 1 I"our Media a Social Life For years, the education reform movement has inched forward with white papers and private conferences that preach to the choir. Now that the concept of school choice has reached critical mass in many states. the next generation of growth will loe driven more by innovative social media and messaging 'beyond the choir." This session I.Ivill offer wide ranging suggestions on how to use modern tools to reach the most people and effect the most change at the lowest cost You?ll walk away with: strategies for building followers on lnstagram. Twitter, Faceboolc. and TouTu be: methods for webcasting events to followers: and ways to leverage existing content for new platfon'rrs. Speakers: Bob Bowdon, Choice Media: Fiyan Cunningham, FLA Media: Michael Show-Me Institute: Michael Scha us, Nevada Policy Research Institute: Jim Stergios, Pioneer Institute 2:15 F'Iil - 130?] ton Say 'r?ou Want a Revolution? Practical Ways to Stop the Federal Eovemment?s Power Grab Many state leaders advocate for federalism, yet 5 upport policies that further federal government oven'each. This session will address the practical steps policy leaders can take to shine a light on this problem and solutions that both sides of the aisle can supporL ?rbu will receive new state-speci?c research and a toolkit to customize an action plan for your state. Speakers: Wayne Hoffman. Idaho Freedom Fou ndation: Mario Loyola, Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty: Sal Nuzzo. James Madison Institute: Jonathan Willia ms, American Legislative Exchange Council [Ictoh-er 5. 2016 2:15 PH - IEDPH Searching for Donors High and Law! How to Design the Direct Mail Prugnm that Works for Van {and Budget] High dollar direct mail is designed to ?nd donors Iwho give at or above the $100 level. It is the most effective direct mail technique for public policy centers. But what should you do if you do not have the budget for high dollar direct mail? Should you try low dollar mail? Or a hybrid? We can help you ?nd an answer! Direct mail experts. will review the nuts-a nd- bolts of high and low dollar techniques and. because every policy center is unique. Iwe'll leave plenty of time for your questions. Speaker Shana Davidson. ClearWord Com munications Group. Inc.; Robert Stuber. Family Research Council 2:15 PM - Investing in Staff to Build Smcesslul Development Team: Great managers consistently invest in staff members to develop and strengthen desirable qualities?to help individuals. and the teams to which they belong. "collaboratively mature." This presentation helps managers understand basic management and management decision-ma Icing styles. including the Continuum for Management It presents the lcey skills for nonpro?t fundraising managers and discusses the critical elements for team building- Speakec Elen Case. Case Consulting Services 2:15 PM - Major Donors: Create a Program that Works in Seven Simple. Speci?c Steps We all know the need for a major donor program that works. out too often we jump ahead of our own process and charge into meetings unprepared- Dr worse yeL we have no process at all- In this session we will lay out seven speci?c, comprehensive steps? disclosed data research, prospective donor pro?les. donor action plans. meeting request calls. donor meetings. follow?up- and stewa rdship?that actually work. Speaker: Jess ?roscalis. ?r?escalis Campaign Strategies 2:15 PM - 130m Pfesent with Pizaaz: How to Give an Awesome Presentation Creating amazing content is only half of the equation in the art of persuasion; how one presents. is just as critical when it comes to connecting with an audience. Learn from marketing and presentation expert Brian Burkh art how to think from each audience?s perspective and deliver a presentation that genuinely connects and ca ptivates- Speake r: Elrian Elu rkharL Square Planet Prese ntation Urtober 5. 1015 2:15 PM - 13pm Turn Market Research and Polling into Powerful Messages Polls help gauge public sentiment, informing and guiding marketers so messaging is tailored to the most receptive audiences- But it can be a daunting task to turn all the data- spreadsheets. and formulas into 1.uvinso me. persuasive advertising. In this session- learn how to take market research or polling and transform it into creative products. that will move public opinion- Speakers: Dee Allsop- Heart Mind Strategies: John Papola- Emergent Drder UctothS. I?ll? 1:15 PM - 13am Get a Legislatar's Attention Elected of?cials are severely overloaded with policy ideas and information from many sources- How can you break through the noise and grab their attention? Join state legislators from around the country as they share what it is like to have infonTIation clutter and provide insighE. on how we can break through. Speakers: Senator Brian Kelsey. Tennessee General Assembly: Representative Daniel McCay. State of Utah House of Representatives; Justin Owen. Beacon Center of Tennessee; Senator Kim Thatcher. Oregon State Legislature UctahcrE. 2016 1:15 PM - 13am Take the Mystery But of Became a Master Hetwurker Nehvcaking doesn?t have to be a mysterious ability for the fortunate few. Jump into this hands- on session to practize the skills it takes to connect with others like a pro. Learn how to navigate ?rst impressions. build credibility. improve listening skills. and develop a connection- Turn networking events from dreaded times to fun and powerful times of advancing yourself. Speaker Chase Kroger. Dale Carnegie Training Uctahar?. 1016 1:15 PM - 13am Unleashing Innovation in Heatthcare: lWhat States Can Do Right How This panel of practicing physician experts on health ca re policy. sponsored by the DocsdPatientCare Foundation. will discuss three things that states can do immediately to throw off the chains that are binding health innovation at the state level. IIl'il'ho better to learn from than those in the trenches caring for America's patients and ?ghting through the bureaucracy that has taken over Panerican medicine? 5.23m - 4:34] PM Communications Mentor Sessions Part 1 IIl'll'ish you had the opportunity to talk one-on-one with communications expert?? Here it is mentor sessions are opportunities for one-o n-o ne coaching with a communications expel on speci?c topics. If you would like to set up a mentor session for one of the to pic areas below. please contact the mentor directly to set up a 15-minute appointment during this hour. Slots will be ?lled on a ?rst-come. ?rst-so WEEI oasis. Mentor information is forthcoming- 2 31o 5:00 PM - Communications Reception: Sparlc Freedom's Trendsetter Reception 2 31o 5:00 PM - F'olicyr and [Intreach Reception: Sponsored by Institute for Humane Studies (KIDS-LI 5-. 31o EIHEI PM - 6315 PM Roe Receptions ICI-ztcuz-zl 5.23m mom - s?oPM 24th Annual Roe Award Dinner 5.25M - PM Roe After Party Sponsored by the 201? Annual Meeting Host. The Texas Public Policy Foundation Udell-Br El. I?ll? Ek?tl?nl - State Think Tank litigation Session To request an invitation click here. At this sessien. state think tank litigation centers will be able te cella berate with each ether and receive guidance en strategic litigatien. using Goldwater lawsuits as case studies and successful medels that can be replicated in ether states. There will also be blueprint and organizational inferrnatien fer develeping litigation centers at state-based think tanks. [Hit?bE'r El. I?ll? - Ehanqiions of Strategy: Education Ftefonn Edition it?s net enough to have a great idea. or even to be right for a policy to get traction. If we want to see a policy become law. we must also have a carefullyr crafted and effective public education plan. We also need reseurces to put our plans into action. Join us fer a half-day wolteshop. planning session. and competition where the winning team will take home to implement a campaign te advance an education policy referm goal in EMT. Secend place will take home In this workshop. think tank teams will come together to craft campaign plans to advance their top education policy priority for EDIT. The think tanks will present their plan to a panel of experienced strategists who will offer feedback on ea ch plan and ultimately award one think tank s1o.ooe to implement their plan. with mnning up receiving $2.500- All state think tanks and any staff members are welceme te participate. To be eligible for either prize. a competing think tank team must consist of a staff member from each of the fellewing tea ms: policy {or education policy speci?cally}. cemmunicatiens. and legislative eutneach. Cine team member can ?ll more than one role. but net all three (unless you are a one-person shop}. CEDs andfer E'v'F's are encouraged to attend as well. and extra points will be awarded to these groups. Theugh all are welceme. space te compete for the 10K. prize is limited. Sign up here. Iktcher?. 2m iCe-Isurl Pres-en Secrelste Fmrlaisilg Success:Fur?1isilg Expert Tale ?lhur Questinns pgpemlar demand! didn't Cd'lrel' trainer sessrens? Film tine In another sessidn wiin end Cil git-Hr dun-ling quanens nel selasidellme id asir criseslime er the espens'rrnd?lre presented Tnis and murmurs-tiara. seqLieLie li'ierll Speakers: Cain. American Clean'rCm Cdl'rinu'iCa?tlens Grew. Pelel' Lipserr. Laurel ill-:Cemlss. TheDE-drne Gram: i?'is?na ?den Sanders. starePdlicy Metwdl'ir. 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