American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries (ASLCS)
ASLCS Professional Development Seminar Baton Rouge, Louisiana October 5–10, 2014 Why attend the ASLCS Professional Development Seminar?
The ASLCS seminar is the premier training opportunity emphasizes the development of professional skills for those that brings together participants from across the critical members of legislative staff. country and internationally to learn important skills and The purpose of the ASLCS Professional Development procedures, build relationships and bring home new Seminar is threefold: tools and ideas aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of America’s state legislatures. 1. To improve the administrative and parliamentary effectiveness of state legislatures Legislative clerks, secretaries and their staffs work in a 2. To develop procedures to enhance lawmaking unique environment for which little formal training is available. ASLCS responds to these training needs by 3. To provide a forum where legislative staff can network offering the only national training seminar that specifically and learn from their counterparts in other states
Don’t miss out on continuing your education and becoming a part of NCSL’s most dynamic staff section. If you can attend only one training seminar this year, plan to attend the ASLCS Professional Development Seminar in Baton Rouge!
NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES | www.ncsl.org TENTATIVE SEMINAR REGISTER NOW! SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, OCT. 5 MONDAY, OCT. 6 TUESDAY, OCT. 7 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Registration and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Registration and
1–6 p.m.PRE-CONFERENCE Registration MEETINGS and 8–9 a.m. Breakfast 8–9 a.m. Breakfast AND OPENING RECEPTION Information Desk Information Desk 9–11:30 a.m. “Speak for Yourself” 9:30–11:30 a.m. Legislative Expo 2–4 p.m. Karen Cortell Reisman CommitteeInformation Desk Noon–2 p.m. Lunch on your own Lunch and Annual Noon–1:30 p.m. 3 Concurrent Sessions 4–6 p.m. Nominating2013–2014 Executive 2–3:30 p.m. Committee 3 Concurrent Sessions 1:45–3:30 p.m. “Why Louisiana Ain’t 3:35–5 p.m. Business Meeting Evening Evening Taste of Louisiana at Reception Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne Louisiana Opening 3:30–5 p.m. Mississippi” the State Museum Evening NewLouisiana’s Attendee Rural Life Orientation
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 THURSDAY, Museum OCT. 9 FRIDAY, OCT. 10 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration and 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8–9:30 a.m. Breakfast and 8:30–9:30 a.m. Breakfast 8–9 a.m. Breakfast on your own Information Desk 9:30–Noon 2014–2015 Executive Information Desk 9:45–11:30 a.m. CommitteeBusiness Meeting 9–10:30 a.m. Capitol Tour and Politics”
Staff Breakouts “All’sJames Fair:Carville Love, and War Mary Noon 10:30 a.m.–Noon Matalin Noon–1 p.m. Lunch at Louisiana Lunch on your own Meeting Adjourned State Capitol Noon–2 p.m. Noon–12:30 p.m. 1–8 p.m. Wrap-Up (Plantation Tour or New Attendee SwampOptional Tour) Tours 1:30–2:30 p.m. Committee Chair Transition 2–6 p.m. 2:30–3:10 p.m. “A” Committees (4) Evening 2020 Mason’s 3:10–3:50 p.m. “B” Committees (4) Manual Commission 3:50–4:30 p.m. “C” Committees (4) On your own 6–7 p.m. President’s Reception 7–11 p.m. State Dinner
CONTACT FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION Angela Andrews | [email protected] | 303-364-7700, ext. 1349
NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES | www.ncsl.org SPEAK FOR YOURSELF How to Really Get Your Message Across Karen Cortell Reisman, M.S.
learn how to maximize your message, and build trust and rapport with yourIn this team, high legislators content, high and entertainment, legislative colleagues. and high You take-away will gain program strategies you’ll to communicateCome ready to with listen, even laugh more and confidence. learn about how to: Establish credibility quickly
Know what you want to say and how to say it Increase your fun as a communicator phone or at the table Feel confident and comfortable once you actually get a live person on the
Incorporate the “trust formula” to increase your gravitas corporate and association audiences how to become better communicators. Karen Cortell Reisman and her organization, Speak For Yourself®, teaches Karen has one bachelor’s degree, one master’s degree, one cow named Bliss, one daughter, one son, and one husband. Karen would have been her high school’s Valedictorian if it weren’t for a B in Home Economics due to lumpy blueberry muffins. But, she hasn’t stopped speaking since. She has spoken in 34Karen states, is the Germany, author of Canada three books, and China. a pithy blog at www.speakforyourself.com, and numerous articles for national magazines. She’s also a frequent guest on a nationally syndicated radio program.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES | www.ncsl.org WHY LOUISIANA AIN’T MISSISSIPPI
The cultural gumbo that makes Louisiana unique is not This lively, funny and entertaining presentation provides a a delicacy recently created in a Creole kitchen. The recipe look at Louisiana’s geography, history, culture, characters, was developed and seasoned long before statehood and politics and economy and explains why Louisiana differs the Louisiana Purchase and has simmered for the past from every other state in America. two centuries.
Jay Dardenne is a lifelong Louisianian with roots in
Rouge parishes. He was reelected to a four-year term as France, Spain and Lafeyette, Iberville and East Baton served four years as secretary of state, 15 years as a stateLouisiana’s senator lt. and governor three yearsin October as a Baton 2011. Rouge He previously metro- councilman.
As lt. governor, he heads the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. He introduced the “Pick Your
back-to-back record-setting years. Passion” brand for Louisiana tourism, which has enjoyed He has received numerous state and national honors including the Americans for the Arts Public Leadership Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Lt. Governor Dardenne is a member of the LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction and the Manship School of Mass Communication Hall of Fame.
Louisiana Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne
NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES | www.ncsl.org ALL’S FAIR Love, War and Politics
A conversation with one of America’s best-loved political couples—James at today’s most important political issues as well as a behind-the-scenes look atCarville politics and and Mary how Matalin—will today’s headlines give anare enlightening playing out aroundand entertaining the country. look experience to provide a stimulating, candid and provocative conversation fromIn this both moderated sides of session,the political Matalin aisle. and Carville will combine their unique
James “Ragin’ Cajun” Carville is the unbowed liberal and America’s best- Presidentknown political Dick Cheney. consultant. Mary Matalin is a celebrated conservative James Carville voice, former assistant to President George W. Bush and counselor to Vice & Mary Matalin each have more than 30 years of experience in politics and have individually Matalin and Carville are key players on the national political stage—they managerworked for in Presidents1992, while Ronald her soon-to-be Reagan, George husband, H.W. Carville, Bush, Billwas Clinton President and Bill Clinton’sGeorge W. campaign Bush. Matalin manager. served as President George Bush’s campaign
They are the authors of two national best sellers, All’s Fair: Love, War, and Running for President and Love and War: Twenty Years, Three Presidents, Two Daughters and One Louisiana Home in the last two decades. (2014). In their second joint memoir, Carville and Matalin take a look at how they—and America—have changed
NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES | www.ncsl.org CONCURRENT SESSIONS This seminar features six sessions that provide in-depth information and analysis on various institutional, procedural and administrative topics. Customs and Traditions in U.S. and International Paperless Chambers. Some chambers have moved to Legislative Bodies. Look at customs, traditions and a paperless operation while others are in the planning special practices that are unique to U.S. and international legislative bodies, and a history of how and why they began. removing paper from legislative operations. stages. Learn about the benefits and challenges of Health and Wellness. Early morning, late Professionalism 101. With business becoming more nights and no time in-between means that “business casual,” how do you train your full-time and opportunities to focus on employee health session-only employees to and wellness programs are few and far remain sharply professional between. Experts share information about in a less than professional effective health and wellness programs. world? Hear your colleagues answer this question. How to Maintain Your Cool in the Heat (and Height) of Political Partisanship. Working Smarter, Not Harder (While Using engaging roundtable discussion, legislative colleagues Technology). See cool, innovative and exciting (and share stories, tips and strategies for handlingIn this livelyheightened and potentially work-reducing) technologies chambers are partisan situations. creating and using.
STAFF LEGISLATIVE EXPO BREAKOUTS Take your networking and problem- programs,Show—and rule share—the books, manuals way you and do any your other job withdocuments your solving efforts to the next level! relatedASLCS colleagues. to your legislative Bring journals, duties to calendars, share with publications, your peers Staff breakout sessions provide a from chambers across the country. See how different forum where attendees can discuss chambers handle similar administrative challenges. and administrative challenges. Talk tospecific experienced parliamentary colleagues, situations obtain We welcome new attendees to helpful solutions and discuss shared NEW ATTENDEE the professional development experiences with your peers across seminar and ASLCS and provide the country. useful tips to make the most of ORIENTATION your time in Baton Rouge.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES | www.ncsl.org OPTIONAL TOURS
For an additional fee, attendees may participatePayment in forone these of two tours optional will only tours be offeredaccepted by onsite the Louisiana at registration Host State check-in. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Space is limited and available to those attendees and guests that confirm their attendanceHOUMAS on HOUSE a first come, and NOTTOWAYfirst served basis. PLANTATIONS McGEE’S LANDING and ATCHAFALAYA SWAMP Tour Fee: $35/person plus dutch-treat dinner Tour Capacity: 100 Tour Fee: $18/person plus dutch-treat dinner Tour two of Louisiana’s premier antebellum homes and Tour Capacity: 100 gardens. A 35-minute bus ride from downtown Baton Rouge will take you through Louisiana’s rural byways Tour Louisiana’s overlookingThe Houmas sugar House cane Plantation fields along the Mississippi River. kneesAtchafalaya on the Swamp. bayous, Glide along the wetlands for which Louisianaon a flatboat is famous. through moss-draped trees and cypress partsand Gardens of its rich have history been as restored to reflect the best plentiful wildlife, all while hearing the area’s history “Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s Get a glimpse of alligators, egrets, herons and other River Road.” Your guided tour mingled with myth, opinion and practical lore. You won’t gives you access to rooms lavishly furnished with period want to miss the scenic beauty and Cajun hospitality the gift shop and art gallery. pieces, artwork and antiques, 38 acres of gardens, and you’ll find on this 90-minute guided tour. stands as the largest restored antebellum mansion in the The Nottoway Plantation and Resort, completed in 1859, tour of the mansion, full of originalSouth. Included owner furnishings, is a 45-minute artifacts and period architecture; the museum and mini-theater; expansive gardens; and quaint gift shop. Dutch-treat dinner will be at a locally renowned restaurant in Henderson, Louisiana. Dutch-treat dinner will be at an award-winning restaurant located on the plantation property.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES | www.ncsl.org REGISTRATION REGISTER NOW! The deadline for registering is Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. REGISTRATION FEES Legislative staff: $325
Spouse/guest: $195
Business and all others: $500
ONLINE REGISTRATION Register online. Registration online requires a credit card for everyone except legislators and legislative staff.
ONSITE REGISTRATION Sept. 26 registration deadline, please register onsite at the Hilton Baton RougeIf you are Capitol unable Center. to meet the
SPOUSE AND GUEST REGISTRATION The $195 fee includes admission to all scheduled meal full at the time of registration. functions and evening social events. It must be paid in CONFIRMATIONS
Confirmations will be e-mailed if an address is provided. LetterCANCELLATIONS confirmations will be mailed on request.
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, will be refunded, minus a $50 processingCancellations fee. received Cancellations in the NCSLmust beDenver made office in writing: by [email protected]. thefax toconference 303-364-7811 begins. or e-mail to Fees cannot be refunded for registrations cancelled after CONTACT FOR REGISTRATION Jillian Moore | [email protected] | 303-364-7700, ext. 1358
NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES | www.ncsl.org LODGING BOOK YOUR ROOM
A block of rooms has been reserved: Reservations must be held by credit Learn more about the Hilton Baton Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center card. Room reservations must Rouge Capitol Center. 201 Lafayette Street be cancelled 72 hours before the Special Needs and Dietary Baton Rouge, La. 70801 arrival date. Restrictions. To ensure full ASLCS Professional Development Each attendee is responsible for participation and accessibility for Seminar rate: making his or her own hotel and all meeting attendees, please notify $139 per night single/double (plus travel arrangements. Joanne Stroud at 303-364-7700, ext. tax + fees of approximately 13% tax) Contact the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol The deadline for making hotel dietary1538, of restrictions, any special accommodations preferences reservations is Monday, Sept. 15, and indicate that you are attending (vegetarian,you may require. vegan, If gluten you have free) any or food . After that date, reservations Center directly at 1-800-955-6962 2014 the “ASLCS Professional Development allergies, please alert Joanne Stroud. will be accepted at the seminar rate based on room availability. ASLCS registration site. Seminar.” Or log-in to the hotel’s TRAVEL
Baton Rouge is served by the Baton Transport to the hotel from Baton Transport to the hotel from Rouge Metropolitan Airport and is Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Louis Armstrong New Orleans approximately eight miles from the The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol International Airport. Tiger Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. Center provides complimentary Airport Shuttle provides service to transportation from the airport to and from Baton Rouge. To get price the hotel. The shuttle runs every 30 quotes or to make reservations, visit Louis Armstrong New Orleans minutes, picking up guests on the their Another option is to fly into the website International Airport. The airport hour and half hour. Hotel parking. or call 225-333-8167. Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. is available at the Hilton Baton is approximately 81 miles from the offers five shuttle services to Baton Rouge Capitol CenterGuest for valet $16 parking per Rouge.Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport day, plus tax. Christopherson Business Travel, the For flights, we invite you to use Taxi service is approximately $30 one way. official travel agency of NCSL, at 800-685-0038 or 303-694-3322 CONTACT FOR LODGING AND TRAVEL from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MDT. Joanne Stroud | [email protected] | 303-364-7700, ext. 1538
NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES | www.ncsl.org WHILE YOU’RE THERE
LOUISIANA’S CAPITAL CITY Baton Rouge is located on a protective bluff upriver from the isMississippi the second River largest Delta. city With in the a state. Thispopulation college of city 230,058, hosts Louisiana Baton Rouge State University, Southern University and two other institutions, whose students make up some 20 percent of the city population. “CIRCA 1857 ART AND ARCHITECTURE” CARRIES AN ECLECTIC MIX OF THE OLD AND THE NEW.
The greater metropolitan area of Baton SIGHTS AND EVENTS
and Cajun, topped with Attendees will be treated to events that showcase the petrochemical,Rouge has a population medical, andof 815,298 research Italian, German, Spanish, cultural fabric and history of centerpeople. of The the city American is a major South. industrial, explorersCaribbean named and Greek the Baton Rouge and Louisiana. siteflavorings. of the city, French Baton These events include evening Baton Rouge has a colorful history, Rouge or “red stick” in receptions at the Louisiana architecture, both a blend of Creole State University’s Louisiana which is reflected in its cuisine and red cypress pole erected French, on viewingby local a FARMER’S MARKET tribes to Rural Life Museum and the mark the The HiltonLouisiana Baton Rouge State Museum.Capitol boundary between Center—the only historical hotel their hunting grounds. in the city—is downtown, walking distance from many attractions: the
State Capitol, the old State Capitol, range from a balmy, The Shaw Center for the Arts, the October temperatures Baton Rouge River Center, Louisiana to an average low of average high of 81°F LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM Arts and Science Museum and the Photo by William Gilbart, Zehnder Communications 58°F. Visit Baton Rouge. Louisiana State Museum. Check out
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