NASS 2013 Summer Conference Agenda
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THURSDAY – July 18, 2013
Meetings & Reception at the Hotel Captain Cook, Tower 1, 10th Floor. Registration open 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Quarter Deck).
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Executive Board Meeting Club Room I |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Nominations & Credentials Committee Club Room I |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Reception: Welcome to the Last Frontier State Quarter Deck |
FRIDAY – July 19, 2013 All meetings at the Dena'ina Convention Center. Registration open 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Tikahtnu Foyer). NASS office open 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Tubughnenq' 5). ACR section meeting 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tubughnenq' 3). NPA section meeting 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tubughnenq' 4) |
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| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast Tikahtnu A |
| 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Expo/Demo Set-up Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Awards Committee Meeting Co-Chairs: Hon. Ross Miller, NV & Hon. Al Jaeger, ND Kahtnu 1 Awards Updates
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| 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | Hunting & Fishing for News: Refresh Your Media Skills in the Alaskan Frontier Facilitator: Ms. Kay Stimson, Director of Communications & Special Projects, NASS Tikahtnu E&F In today's hyper-connected world, leaders must be ready to comment on newsworthy developments at a moment's notice. This session is designed to help participants reinforce their media skills to effectively deliver key messages and manage the interview process for success. Learn how to avoid negative news traps and get tips on how YOU can bait reporters for success. |
| 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Family Activity: Anchorage Trolley Tour & Alaska Zoo Take a one-hour Anchorage Trolley Tour, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon,enjoy a trip to the Alaska Zoo. NASS conference attendees (guests & children) who signed up, meet at Dena'ina Center main entrance at 10:00 AM. Bring conference badge. |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Morning Break Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Workshop: International Observation of U.S. Elections - 2012 Presidential Election & Beyond Tikahtnu C This workshop provides an opportunity to learn more about OSCE/ODIHR election observation activities in the U.S. (and elsewhere), how its missions function, as well as to discuss the findings and recommendations of the 2012 report and how these could support electoral reform efforts at the state level. Moderator: Hon. John Gale, Secretary of State, Nebraska Featuring: |
| 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM |
State Heritage Committee Meeting Co-Chairs: Hon. Tom Schedler, LA & Hon. Mark Ritchie, MN Tikahtnu B
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| 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Expo/Demo Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
International Relations Committee Meeting Co-Chairs: Hon. Mead Treadwell, AK & Hon. Cynthia Brock-Smith, DC Tikahtnu B
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| 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM |
 NASS Luncheon Featuring Welcome Remarks by Alaska Governor Sean Parnell and Keynote by Rear Admiral Thomas Ostebo, Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District Tikahtnu A |
| 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM |
Business Services Committee & Company Formation Task Force Meeting Co-Chairs: Hon. Scott Gessler, CO & Hon. Alison Lundergan Grimes, KY Co-Chairs: Hon. Ben Ysursa, ID & Hon. Natalie Tennant, WV Tikahtnu B
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| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Afternoon Break Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
State Shared Practices Session IDEAS: Innovations & Solutions from the States Tikahtnu E&F Ready to cast your ballot for the NASS 2013 IDEAS Award recipient? Don't miss this state shared practices session that will feature presentations on this year's national finalist programs: Office of the Louisiana Secretary of State - GeauxVote Mobile Office of the Oregon Secretary of State - Vote-by-Tablet: Using iPads and Windows 8 Technology for Accessible Voting Office of the West Virginia Secretary of State - West Virginia Secretary of State Business and Licensing Online Chat |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
CLOSED SESSION - Secretaries-Only Session Tikahtnu B |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
CLOSED SESSION - Deputy Secretaries-Only Session Tikahtnu D |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
Reception Hosted by The Pew Charitable Trusts Endeavor Room - Captain Cook Hotel |
| 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Reception & Dinner at the Alaska Native Heritage Center Meet in your hotel lobby (Captain Cook/Hilton Anchorage). Buses depart at 6:30 PM. |
SATURDAY – July 20, 2013
All meetings at the Dena'ina Convention Center. Registration open 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Tikahtnu Foyer). NASS office open 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Tubughnenq' 5). ACR section meeting 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tubughnenq' 3). NPA section meeting 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tubughnenq' 4).
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Breakfast Tikhatnu A |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Expo/Demo Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Task Force on Emergency Preparedness for Elections Co-Chairs: Hon. Denise Merrill, CT & Hon. Tom Schedler, LA Tikahtnu B |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
NASS/NASED Joint Session: Update on the Presidential Commission on Election Administration Tikahtnu C Featuring remarks by Commission Co-Chairs: Mr. Benjamin Ginsberg and Mr. Bob Bauer. |
| 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
Family Activity: Alaska Virtual Video & Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center NASS conference attendees (guests & children) who signed up, meet at Dena'ina Center main entrance at 9:30 AM. Bring conference badge. |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Morning Break Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Corporate Affiliate Advisory Committee Meeting Co-Chairs: Hon. Tre Hargett, TN & Hon. Ross Miller, NV Tikahtnu D |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
Voter Participation Committee Meeting Co-Chairs: Hon. Denise Merrill, CT & Hon. Matt Schultz, IA Tikahtnu B
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| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
Workshop: State Cyber Security and Capitals in the Clouds: Tips & Trends for Policymakers Tikahtnu C Do the latest cloud-computing technologies offer more security for state government IT networks? With the increasing popularity of cloud services, states are seeking out best practices on how to meet security standards, craft acceptable use policies and identify the open records/legal concerns regarding terms of service. Get the latest on cloud computing and find out what private-sector experts and state CIOs are doing to defend government networks against cyber attacks. Panelists: Hon. Mark Martin, Secretary of State, Arkansas Mr. Doug Robinson, Executive Director, NASCIO Ms. Jayne Holland, Chief Security Officer & Associate General Counsel, NIC |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |  NASS IDEAS Award Luncheon Featuring Admiral Tom Barrett, USCG (ret.), President, Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. Tikahtnu A |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Presidential Primaries Subcommittee Meeting Co-Chairs: Hon. Brian Kemp, GA & Hon. Bill Gardner, NH Tikahtnu B
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| 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Afternoon Break Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Elections Committee Meeting Co-Chairs: Hon. A. Ralph Mollis, RI & Hon. Jason Gant, SD Tikahtnu B
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| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Regional Secretaries' Meetings Eastern Region - Kahtnu 1 Midwestern Region - Kahtnu 2 Southern Region - Tikahtnu D Western Region - Tikahtnu A |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Dinner for Secretaries, Corporate Affiliates & Conference Sponsors Overlooking Knik Arm Meet in your hotel lobby (Captain Cook/Hilton Anchorage). Buses depart at 6:00 PM. |
| Enjoy the Evening On Your Own Exploring Anchorage |
SUNDAY – July 21, 2013
All meetings at the Dena'ina Convention Center. NASS office open 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Tubughnenq' 5). ACR section meeting 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Tubughnenq' 3). NPA section meeting 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Tubughnenq' 4).
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast Tikahtnu A |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Expo/Demo Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
CLOSED SESSION - Secretaries-Only Session Tikahtnu E&F |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
CLOSED SESSION - Deputy Secretaries-Only Session Tikahtnu D |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Morning Break Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM | NASS Business Meeting Tikahtnu B Members will vote on business items adopted by NASS committees. |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |  NASS Leadership Luncheon Featuring Induction of National Officers & 2013 -2014 President Tre Hargett, Tennessee Secretary of State Tikahtnu A |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Expo/Demo Tear Down Tikahtnu Foyer |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Leadership for Tomorrow: How the Rules of Power are Changing Featuring Mr. Larry Campbell, Director, Leadership Anchorage at Alaska Humanities Forum Tikahtnu C Seismic changes are underway in all areas of society, including government, and these changes have impacted the nature of leadership. As power shifts, what are the lessons and cautionary tales that those who aspire to lead to should be thinking about for the future? How have the rules changed? This interactive session, led by award-winning veteran journalist and scholar Larry Campbell, will examine what good leadership is, what good followership is, and what power really means to those who are ready to move forward. |
| 3:30 PM - 11:59 PM | Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise & Dinner Meet in your hotel lobby (Captain Cook/Hilton Anchorage). Buses depart at 3:30 PM. Guests will return to Anchorage at 12 AM. Travelers departing Alaska on red eye flights should plan accordingly. |
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Fishing & Hunting for News: Refresh Your Media Skills in the Alaskan Frontier
In today's connected world, state officials must be ready to comment on newsworthy developments at a moment's notice. This interactive session is designed to help participants reinforce their media skills to effectively deliver key messages, handle the toughest situations and manage the interview process for success. Learn how to avoid negative news traps and get tips on how YOU can bait reporters.
