Constitutional Officers Legislative Days in Richmond January 22-24, 2017

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1 Constitutional Officers Legislative Days in Richmond January 22-24, 2017 All events are at the Omni Hotel unless indicated otherwise. Education Program Joint treasurer and commissioner of the revenue Education Program is January 23. Registration fee is $70 and includes continental breakfast and breaks plus handouts. There is no lunch with the education program; we encourage attendees to register separately for the VALECO annual meeting and luncheon. See below. The Education Program is worth: 6 points for Treasurers plus 2 points if you lobby at the General Assembly Building on Tuesday 2 points for Commissioners of the Revenue plus 1 additional point if you attend the VALECO annual meeting Treasurers can register on-line for the education workshop at this site: Commissioners can register through Scott Harris, COR, Hanover County. VALECO VALECO annual meeting & luncheon is January 23 at the Omni Hotel, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. The VALECO meeting and luncheon is worth one point towards certification. VALECO registration form can be found on the last page. Hospitality Suite Hospitality Suite on Sunday and Monday nights at the Omni sponsored by Treasurer s Cancellation Policy: If you find you cannot attend, Al Spengler at Cooper Center (aws@virginia.edu) a full refund will be issued prior to January 13; half refund up to Wednesday January 18. No refunds for cancellations received after January 20 unless medical emergency. If you have any questions, please contact Al Spengler at the Cooper Center at UVA aws@virginia.edu or

2 Agenda Sunday, January 22, 2017 All events are at the Omni Hotel 3:00 p.m. Treasurers Board Meeting 3:00 p.m. Commissioners of the Revenue Board Meeting 3:00 6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. until Midnight Hospitality Suite Times subject to change Monday, January 23, 2017 All events are at the Omni Hotel Treasurers & Commissioners of the Revenue Legislative Day Education Program Sessions and Times Subject to Change 8:15-9:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Conference Registration All morning sessions are Concurrent 9:00 9:15 a.m. Welcome Laura M. Rudy, MGT, Treasurer, Stafford County President, Treasurers Association of Virginia Lori Stevens, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, Dinwiddie County President, Commissioners of the Revenue Association of Virginia 9:15 10:15 a.m. Lobbyist in a Box Diane C. Seaborn Division of Legislative Automated Systems 10:15 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 11:20 a.m. USA Economic Update/Forecast Kathleen L. Bowe, Sr. Managing Consultant Craig A. Robinson, Sr. Managing Consultant PFM Asset Management LLC 11:20-11:50 a.m. Review of Bankruptcy Jeff Scharf, Partner, TACS John Rife, Partner, TACS Noon - 1:45 p.m. VALECO 42 nd Annual Meeting and Luncheon Separate registration required! Featured Speaker: Quentin Kidd, Professor of Political Science and Director, Wason Center for Public Policy, Christopher Newport University 1:45 2:00 p.m. Break

3 All Afternoon Sessions are Concurrent COR: 2:00 2:45 p.m. Comp Board Workload Measures Doug Mullins, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, Wise County 2:45 3:15 p.m. Legislative Updates Page Johnson, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, Fairfax City Ross D Urso, MCR, Commissioner of the Revenue, Fauquier County 3:15 3:30 p.m. Break 3:30-4:15 p.m. Reports from CORAV Vice Presidents Overview of role of each VP Description of bills under watch by each VP 4:15 p.m. Closing Announcements and Adjournment TAV: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Legislative Updates and FIRE Report Laura Rudy, MGT, Treasurer, Stafford County Larry Pritchett, MGT, Treasurer, Spotsylvania County Kevin Hutchins, MGT, Treasurer, Roanoke County 3:00 3:15 p.m. Break 3:15-4:15 p.m. Round Table Discussion Speaker TBA 4:15 p.m. Closing Announcements and Adjournment 4:15-6:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. until Midnight Hospitality Suite Times subject to change Tuesday, January 24, :30 a.m. Visit with your legislators at the General Assembly Building Central meeting point for each Association Commissioners of the Revenue Treasurers TBA TBA NOTE: Treasurers can now earn two additional points for lobbying your legislator(s) at the General Assembly Building on Tuesday. Remember to sign the special sign-in sheet there to earn the two additional points. 12 Noon General Assembly convenes.

4 LODGING Omni Richmond Hotel 100 South 12th Street, Richmond Room Rate: $132 single; $142 double plus state & local taxes Cut-off date: January 9, 2017 Check-In: 3:00 p.m. Check-Out: 12 Noon Hotel rooms feature executive work desks, free high-speed wireless Internet access, cable TV, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, and coffeemaker. The Omni also has an indoor heated pool. See web site for info on fitness center. Remember to enroll in the Omni Select Guest Program. It does not cost anything to enroll and by doing so you will be entitled to comp Wi-Fi Service, comp pressing and shoeshine, bottle water, and several other benefits. To enroll and see the other benefits, go to this link: Toll Free Number: 800-THE-OMNI Room Block Name: Constitutional Officers Legislative Day 2017 Special website for making your reservations: Map & Directions: Parking Valet Parking: Self Parking $25 per night with unlimited in and out. $21 full day in James Center garage underneath the hotel. The great thing about the Omni is one can walk to the General Assembly from there. When you check out on Tuesday, leave your car at the Omni and pick it up after you visit your legislators. You are also only a block away from all the restaurants in Shockoe Slip. FYI: Hourly parking in area decks charge from $3-$5 per hour. NOTE: For those commuting, the self parking deck across the street from the Omni Hotel on 12 th Street charges a max of $18 per day for parking. Parking rates are subject to change.

5 VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL ELECTED CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS (VALECO) Notice of 42 nd Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon January 23, :00 Noon Rain, shine or snow! Omni Hotel 100 S. 12 th Street Richmond To register for lunch: information below to Bonnie Dickson or Fax form to Bonnie at (804) Last day for luncheon reservations is Wednesday, January 18, 2017 COST: $25 VALECO member; $30 non-member Buffet Menu: Herb Roasted Chicken with Veloute Sauce and Braised Beef with Au Jus Please check below if you would like to request a vegetarian or vegan meal. Payment (checks payable to VALECO) may be presented at the door or mailed to: Bonnie Dickson, Treasurer, Lancaster County 8311 Mary Ball Rd, Suite 204, Lancaster, VA ATTN: VALECO Annual Meeting Phone: Name Office/Locality Address City State Zip Code Telephone FAX Address (required) I would like to request the following special meal: Vegetarian Vegan Staying Overnight? Rooms are available at the OMNI Richmond (100 S. 12 th Street) on Sunday, January 22 and Monday, January 23 at a government group rate of $132 single or $142 double. Ask for the Constitutional Officers Legislative Day 2017 room block. Cut-off Date: January 9, 2017 Call THE-OMNI ( ) or for reservations.

6 Taxing Authority Consulting Services, P.C. would welcome any of you (and your travelling companions) to stop by and enjoy a casual lunch at our office on Tuesday, January 24 before you head back to your localities. Our office is about 12 miles west of Capitol Square at 8919 Three Chopt Road, Henrico and directions from the Omni are attached. In order for us to plan, please just let us know if you think you can make it. Just send an to jeff@taxva.com. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this year. The building has a sign for Tuckahoe Management LLC. and the main entrance faces Three Chopt Road. You can park anywhere you d like, even in the spots marked reserved. Hope to see you there. Jeff, John, Mark and Andy

7 Directions from Omni Richmond Hotel to 8919 Three Chopt Rd Omni Richmond Hotel 100 South 12th Street, Richmond, VA Get on VA-195 W/Downtown Expy0.1 mi / 25 s 1. Head southwest on S 12th St toward E Canal St 171 ft 2. Merge onto VA-195 W/Downtown Expy via the ramp on the left to I-195/I-64 W Toll road 0.1 mi Continue on VA-195 W/Downtown Expy. Take I-64 to N Parham Rd in Three Chopt. Take exit 181A from I Merge onto VA-195 W/Downtown Expy Partial toll road 3.3 mi 4. Continue onto I-195 N 2.2 mi 5. Take the I-64 W exit on the left toward Charlottesville 0.6 mi 6. Merge onto I mi 7. Take exit 181A toward Parham Road S 0.2 mi Continue on N Parham Rd. Drive to Three Chopt Rd in Tuckahoe 1.6 m 8. Merge onto N Parham Rd 1.0 mi 9. Turn left onto Three Chopt Rd Destination will be on the right 0.5 mi

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