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TENTATIVE AGENDA *Subject to change without notice, all times Mountain Time Zone TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021 3:00 PM President’s Welcome Reception honoring Arkansas Treasurer Dennis Milligan and Utah Auditor John ‘Frugal’ Dougall The Grand American Hotel - Garden Courtyard All state Leaders and state staff should arrive in time for welcome reception (Reception for Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Sponsors Only) 4:00 PM Welcome Reception Ends 4:15 PM Load group transport for State Leaders and Staff Only Welcome Dinner Event By Invitation Only Sponsored by Public Trust Advisors WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 SFOF meeting is at The Grand American Hotel – Savoy Salon unless otherwise noted. 8:00 AM: Prayer Breakfast for the States (Click here for program) (Optional – All Attendees Welcome) • Keynote Speaker: Dr. OJ Oleka, President of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU) 9:00 AM: Professional Development Workshop SFOF Officers Roundtable New Treasurer Orientation 12:00 PM: Lunch and Opening Plenary Session - “Our Lives in a Post-Pandemic World” Speakers: • Emcee - Derek Kreifels, President, SFOF • Arkansas Treasurer Dennis Milligan, 2021 SFOF National Chair • Keynote Speaker – Israeli Ambassador Ido Aharoni • Keynote Speaker - Lieutenant General (Ret.) Vincent R. Stewart 1:30 PM: The Recent Crisis in Israel-Palestine: Causes and Consequences (Panel will begin immediately following the opening plenary session) Moderated by Arkansas Treasurer Dennis Milligan Panelists include Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Joel Griffith, Chair, DC Chapter of Young Jewish Conservatives, and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Vincent Stewart Don’t miss this fascinating panel of experts as they discuss different dimensions of the recent Israeli-Palestinian crisis – the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas, what it means for Israel and the U.S. to have a new, prime minister, and the unique relationship between the US and Israel. 2:30 PM: How Covid Affected and Changed Unemployment Programs Moderated by Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Panelists include Kevin Burt, Asst. Director, Utah Dept. of Workforce Services, Sheila Gunby, VP, Business Development, and Jason Wiot, Director of Development, North American government, fintech, retail cyber and intelligence strategy. Since the onset of COVID, Governments have been challenged with a surge in applicants, coupled with the need to balance a user-friendly experience while combating more sophisticated levels of fraud. This session will provide an overview of how these programs have impacted the states. 3:30 PM: Break/Visit Exhibitor Booths (Imperial Ball Room B) 5:45 PM: Begin boarding buses for Utah Olympic Park National Meeting Reception All Attendees with ALEC. Entertainment: Flying Ace All-Stars 8:30 PM After Hours Reception Honoring Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks Savoy Salon, The Grand American Hotel (Reception ends at 11:00PM) THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 SFOF meeting is at The Grand American Hotel – Savoy Salon unless otherwise noted. 8:00 AM: Breakfast and Plenary Session: (Beginning at 8:10AM) The Power of Financial Transparency: Shining Light on Education and Healthcare Costs, Featuring Utah Auditor John ‘Frugal’ Dougall 9:00 AM: Economic Look at States & Private Industry Post-Pandemic Moderated by Nebraska Treasurer John Murante Join panelists Jonathan Williams, Chief Economist, ALEC, and Rob Phillips, Senior Managing Director, Nasdaq Jonathan and Rob will shed light on how state governments and private industry are fairing post-pandemic. This session will also cover the most recent edition of Rich States, Poor States authored by Williams, Dr. Art Laffer, and Stephen Moore. 10:00 AM: CARES Act Stimulus Dollars: Managing Cash Flow & Transparency Moderated by Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder Panelists include Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, Laura Glenn, Director, Investment Advisory Services, Public Trust Advisors and Paige Wilhelm, Senior Portfolio Manager, Federated Hermes During the last year Congress passed the largest economic stimulus package in U.S. history totaling $2.2 Trillion. It’s estimated that $339.8 billion went to state and local government. Learn how states are managing those funds in the short-term, what impact the influx of cash is having on the markets, and how some states are prioritizing transparency at the forefront of how the money is being used. 11:00 AM: SFOF Potpourri Topics • Respecting the Office of Treasurer: Treasurer Julie Ellsworth • Fossil Fuel Letter: Treasurer Riley Moore • UP Constitutional Amendment: Treasurer John Schroder 11:45 AM: Lunch and General Session – All attendees joining with ALEC 1:45 PM: Break/Visit Exhibitor Booths (Imperial Ball Room B) 4:15 PM: ALEC Economic Task Force Panel Discussion (Imperial Ball Room A, All SFOF attendees welcome) Featuring: Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore 6:00 PM: Private small group dinners with SFOF Sponsors (By invitation only.) FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2021 SFOF meeting is at The Grand American Hotel – Savoy Salon unless otherwise noted. 8:00AM: Breakfast – All Attendees 12:00PM: Optional ALEC Closing Lunch (Must RSVP to [email protected] by July 9) Keynote: Jason Chaffetz, Former member of Congress, Fox News Contributor FOR MORE INFO VISIT SFOF.COM/SLC Email us if you have questions! [email protected] or [email protected] .