American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 ASLCS Legislative Summit Agenda Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and Westin Hotel 8-11:30 a.m. Young and New Staff Professionals Preconference Program information here. Registration is free; contact Holly South to register. 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 2020 Mason s Manual Commission Westin Hotel, Otis Room The full Mason s Manual Commission and its subcommittees will meet. When the full commission adjourns, the Internal Integrity Subcommittee and the Internal Citations Subcommittee will meet. The full commission and the Internal Integrity Subcommittee will meet in the Otis Room, and the Internal Citations Subcommittee will meet in the Paine Room. Presiding: Alfred W. Butch Speer, clerk of the Louisiana House of Representatives and Chair of the 2020 Mason s Manual Commission 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Legislative Summit Orientation 1-2 p.m. General Session From Politics to Statesmanship: Solving Problems in a Bipartisan World 2:15-3 p.m. ASLCS A Committees at Westin Hotel Bylaws and Standing Orders (Hancock Room) Inside the Legislative Process (Otis Room) Site Selection (Paine Room) Technology (Revere Room) 3-3:45 p.m. ASLCS B Committees at Westin Hotel Membership and Communication (Hancock Room) Legislative Administrator (Otis Room) International Communications and Development (Paine Room) Support Staff (Revere Room) 3:45-4:30 p.m. ASLCS C Committees at Westin Hotel Professional Journal (Hancock Room) Program Development (Otis Room) Canadian-American Relations (Paine Room) 4:15-5:30 p.m. Expecting the Unexpected ASLCS Co-Sponsored Session A sudden special session, protesters at the capitol, a natural disaster, cybersecurity or security threats legislative staff are on the front line when the unexpected happens. Hear from colleagues in various roles about how they prepared for, dealt with or found solutions for unexpected situations.
4:30-5:30 p.m. Budget and Financial Review Special Committee (will begin upon adjournment of C Committee meetings) Paine Room 4:30-5:30 p.m. Strategic Planning Special Committee (will begin upon adjournment of C Committee meetings) Hancock Room 5-5:30 p.m. Legislative Staff Red Carpet Meet and Greet SE Lobby B2 5:30 7:30 p.m. Opening Reception The Lawn on D Network with your peers over lobster tails, New England wines, and local craft beers. Monday, Aug. 7, 2017 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exhibit Hall 10-11:45 a.m. Legislative Staff University Making Work Worthwhile Room 205 ABC 12:15-2 p.m. RSVP required Willow Jacobson, Jacobsen, associate professor at the University of North Carolina School of Government, will tell you about cutting-edge research and practical ideas to motivate people, recognize and reward employees, and give you strategies to improve morale. ASLCS Business Meeting and Luncheon Amrheins Restaurant Members of the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries will hold their Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon. Space is limited and reservations are required; please RSVP to holly.south@ncsl.org, and note any special dietary needs. Presiding Susan Kannarr, chief clerk of the Kansas House of Representatives and ASLCS president ASLCS gratefully acknowledges the generous support of International Roll-Call Corporation for sponsoring the luncheon. 3:45-5 p.m. Policies for Legislative Technologies: How Are They Working? ASLCS Co-Sponsored Session Social media, personal and state-owned devices, email and text messages all raise questions about whether and how legislators and legislative staff use them, how the records they create are retained (or not) and what records are subject to public records requests. Discuss how legislative policies were developed, what legislatures considered and how they came to their conclusions. TBD Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 States Night 8-8:45 a.m. Prayer Breakfast Room 253 A 9-10 a.m. General Session Voter s Opinions: Where do we Stand?
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Frank Luntz is one of the nation s foremost political commentators and pollsters. Known as the Focus Group Czar, he captures American voter attitudes on politics, policies and direction of the country. He is a CBS news analyst and author of three New York Times bestsellers. 10:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Communicate to Succeed If there were only one skill that would determine your success as a legislator, staffer or lobbyist, it would probably be the ability to communicate your ideas efficiently and effectively. You ll gain practical tips and acquire the tools needed to give short, compelling presentations. What You ll Learn: How to make your speeches funny, memorable and moving. How to become a master storyteller. How to use visual graphics most effectively. 12:30-2 p.m. Salute to Legislative Staff Luncheon Conversations that Sparkle, Inform and Amaze Learn more about the strong contributions staff across the country have made to their legislatures and states and celebrate your remarkable achievements. Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist, author and expert on the art of conversation, music, journalism and a professional opera singer. Her TED talk, Ten Ways to Have Better Conversations, has been seen by more than 6.5 million people. 2:15-3:30 p.m. Critical Thinking: Objective Analysis for Today s World ASLCS Co-Sponsored Session Kevin delaplante. Critical thinkers know how to evaluate massive amounts of information filled with sophisticated rhetoric designed to sway their decisions. In today s world bombarded with instant information, learn how to filter out bias, recognize misrepresentations, and teach others how to distinguish bias from fact. 2:15-3:30 p.m. Seven Secrets to Leadership Room 253 C Learn and practice strategies legendary leaders use every day. Discover how to deal with constant change, increasing pressure, and the need to adapt quickly. Through activities and humor, legislators and staffers will be ready to apply these seven secrets the minute they get home. 3:45-5 p.m. Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response ASLCS Co-Sponsored Session Having an incident response plan in place before a cyberattack occurs requires more than just a set of written instructions. It goes beyond IT staff and requires raising awareness, training, and walking through potential scenarios with key personnel. Learn what makes a good incident response plan and discover how legislatures are implementing them. 3:45-5 p.m. Roots of American Legislatures: Virginia in 1619 Room 253 A The House of Burgesses the original legislative assembly in the American colonies met for the first time on July 30, 1619. What were the burning issues of this first General Assembly and are they similar to those we grapple with today? Find out what we can learn from our own history, and how civics education at all levels might improve the process of government during this unique session highlighting the roots of American democracy.
3:45-5 p.m. Leadership Lessons from Star Trek Room 253 C Star Trek captured the imagination of millions as the U.S.S. Enterprise successfully navigated the cosmos. Who knew that the daring and debonair Captain James T. Kirk would become a quintessential leader, widely admired for his keen leadership skills? This entertaining session offers a new perspective on successful leadership.
5:30 7:30 p.m. Reception at Fenway Park Fenway Park Wednesday, August 9, 2017 7:30 a.m.-noon Registration Go behind the scenes at Major League Baseball s oldest ballpark while snacking on delicious ballpark cuisine. (Shuttles provided; must have badge to enter.) 8:00 9:15 a.m. Legislative Staff Breakfast Taking the Crazy Out of Change Room 205 ABC : Barbara Dershowitz. A change management specialist, Dershowitz eases the path of change for individuals and organizations to a new normal that works to their best advantage. Author of The Secret Life of Change, Dershowitz takes the crazy out of change. 9 a.m. Noon Exhibit Hall 9:30 10:30 a.m. Securing Legislative Committees: Legal Ramifications Room 152 Legislative committees study issues and hear from supporters and opponents. Civil disobedience at these hearings is becoming the norm. Learn how the courts are ruling on cases where the exercise of constitutional rights of citizens affects the safety and security of these legislative proceedings. 9:30 11:30 a.m. ASLCS Executive Committee Meeting Room 257 A The ASLCS Executive Committee will meet to discuss plans, budgets, and upcoming activities. Presiding: Susan Kannarr, Chief Clerk of the Kansas House of Representatives and ASLCS President 11 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Boston Tea Party Room 102 AB Iconic revolutionary figures step out of the pages of history in this reenactment of the historic town meeting held just hours before the Boston Tea Party. Hear their words, along with voices of contemporary thinkers about the meaning of the Boston Tea Party and how this historic event helped form American Democracy. 11 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Statehouse Saboteurs Room 151 B Media snafus, constituent requests, vetting information on the fly all these can get you off track quickly and ruin your day. Find the tools to deal with these everyday roadblocks from experts who have learned how to successfully head them off. 12:30 2:15 p.m. 2018 Kick-Off Luncheon Where Do We Go from Here: Leadership in Challenging Times : Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Goodwin brings history alive with an uncanny sense for detail and a master storyteller s grasp of drama and depth as she examines the leadership triumphs, trials and tribulations of the men and women who have shaped this nation, culled from her lifetime examination of the U.S. presidency. 2:30 5 p.m. Mason s Manual Internal Integrity Subcommittee Westin Hotel, Quincy Room The subcommittee will continue its review of manual text.