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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Monday, October 28</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">1:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Registration, Check-In, and Information</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Monday October 28, 2019 1:00pm - 8:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Monday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall Foyer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Welcome and Speed Networking (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet and mingle with your fellow 2019 Generation Liberty Fellows.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Heather Pfitzenmaier</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Heather Pfitzenmaier</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Senior Talent Program Advisor, State Policy Network</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Heather Pfitzenmaier serves as Senior Talent Program Advisor at the State Policy Network. In addition, she is the Director of Strategic Engagement at the Network of enlightened Women. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President, and earlier as Vice President and Director of... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Monday October 28, 2019 5:00pm - 5:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Monday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Reception-Space outside of Divides 1 and 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Create a Compelling Case for Liberty (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">In today’s landscape, it can seem daunting to stand up and voice an independent point of view. When the left dominates the narrative, and many young people identify as progressive, what is the best approach to advance free-market solutions? T.K. Coleman of Praxis will share how you can be a positive advocate for these ideas and win over your peers’ hearts and minds. Learn how to talk about free-market principles in a way that dispels misperceptions, persuades others through effective communication, and welcomes more individuals into the liberty movement.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for T.K. Coleman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">T.K. Coleman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Entrepreneurial Education, Foundation for Economic Education</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">T.K. Coleman is the Co-founder of Praxis and the Director of Entrepreneurial Education for the Foundation for Economic Education. His life mission is to empower others to become the predominant create force in their own lives.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Monday October 28, 2019 5:30pm - 6:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Monday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-Conference: State Energy Policy Summit (Sponsored by <b>Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join key state policy experts for an in-depth discussion on important energy and environment issues facing our states and our nation.&nbsp; This annual gathering prior to the SPN Annual Meeting has become a “must-attend event” for those policy leaders interested in making American energy independent, keeping our energy prices low, reforming current government energy regulations, and challenging current energy-related discussions at the state and federal level.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jason Isaac</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jason Isaac</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Manager and Distinguished Fellow of Life: Powered, Texas Public Policy Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">DF</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">David Fotouhi</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Principal Deputy General Counsel, US Environmental Protection Agency</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">JV</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">James Voyles</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President, Policy, HBW Resources</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">SM</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Shawn Martini</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President, Advocacy, Colorado Farm Bureau</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">DD</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dr. David Dismukes</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Professor and Executive Director, Center for Energy Studies, Louisiana State University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">RG</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ray Gifford</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attorney, Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer, LLC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">LS</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Laura Schepis</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director, National Security, Edison Electric Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">HL</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hon. Luther Strange</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Advisor, Patomak Global Partners</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CH</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christopher Horner</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attorney, Government Accountability & Oversight P.C.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Monday October 28, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference, Monday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">6:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Dinner and Keynote: Build Your Business Etiquette Intelligence (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">First impressions matter. The smallest details can make a huge difference. Whether your sights are set on business, government, or traveling the globe, equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to make the best possible first impression and maintain a positive impression over time. Learn the communication skills, proper protocol, and business etiquette for your next meeting, dinner, or gala. By growing your acumen in the intelligence and art of business etiquette, you can position yourself for success in both the public and private sectors as you encounter new opportunities.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Heather Noyes</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Heather Noyes</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Director of Operations and Development, Maine Heritage Policy Center</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Heather Noyes is director of operations and development at The Maine Heritage Policy Center in Maine. In her role, she coordinates all operational and development work, and also manages all special events for the public and donors. During her thirteen years with MHPC, Heather has... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Monday October 28, 2019 6:30pm - 8:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Monday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows Reception: Think Tank Mania Kick-Off (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows will be placed in small groups for the Second Annual Think Tank Mania. Each team will be tasked with developing a five-minute pitch to win the hearts (and money!) of a board of directors to fund their public policy initiative. Fellows will begin outlining their presentations for the panel of think tank experts and craft a plan that details the organization’s background, how to get a legislative or public relations victory for the specific public policy issue, and how this victory is key to advancing the mission.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Patricia Rausch</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Patricia Rausch</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Professional Development, Leadership Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Starting her career working on campaigns at all levels, for the past 11 years, Patricia has worked at the Leadership Institute and currently serves as the Director of Professional Development. She heads a division that serves more than 1,000 job seekers annually, counseling and training... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Monday October 28, 2019 8:00pm - 9:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Monday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Reception-Space outside of Divides 1 and 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday, October 29</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Registration, Check-In, and Information</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 7:00am - 9:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall Foyer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-Conference: State Energy Policy Summit (Sponsored by Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join key state policy experts for an in-depth discussion on important energy and environment issues facing our states and our nation.&nbsp; This annual gathering prior to the SPN Annual Meeting has become a “must-attend event” for those policy leaders interested in making American energy independent, keeping our energy prices low, reforming current government energy regulations, and challenging current energy-related discussions at the state and federal level.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jason Isaac</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jason Isaac</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Manager and Distinguished Fellow of Life: Powered, Texas Public Policy Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">DF</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">David Fotouhi</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Principal Deputy General Counsel, US Environmental Protection Agency</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">JV</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">James Voyles</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President, Policy, HBW Resources</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">SM</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Shawn Martini</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President, Advocacy, Colorado Farm Bureau</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">DD</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dr. David Dismukes</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Professor and Executive Director, Center for Energy Studies, Louisiana State University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">RG</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ray Gifford</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attorney, Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer, LLC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">LS</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Laura Schepis</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director, National Security, Edison Electric Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">HL</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hon. Luther Strange</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Advisor, Patomak Global Partners</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CH</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christopher Horner</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attorney, Government Accountability & Oversight P.C.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 8:00am - 1:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-Conference: Emerging Issues in Tech Policy (Sponsored by Center for Growth and Opportunity, James Madison Institute, Libertas Institute, and Washington Policy Center)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Please join us for an interactive forum with policy and industry experts about emerging issues in technology policy across the country. Participants will have opportunities to discuss research, make new friends, and build a network of professionals engaged in tech policy.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Topics will include state-level policy issues such as data privacy, transportation, telecommunications, and the future of work. The discussion will also focus on tools and strategies to build tech policy expertise in your research centers.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">For more information, please contact Romy Robinson at romy.robinson@growthopportunity.org.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">JH</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jennifer Huddleston</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">NL</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Nancy Libin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">ED</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Eli Dourado</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">ES</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Evan Swarztrauber</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Federal Communications Commission</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">BC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Bartlett Cleland</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Madery Bridge</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CK</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christopher Koopman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Center for Growth and Opportunity</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Sal Nuzzo</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sal Nuzzo</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President of Policy<b>, The James Madison Institute</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sal is the VP of Policy (Chief Policy Nerd) at The James Madison Institute, the SPN affiliate in Florida. He spends far too much time writing for publications like The Hill, Real Clear Policy, Investors’ Business Daily, American Thinker, and far too little time sipping cocktails... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">TB</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Taylor Barkley</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Charles Koch Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">DM</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dann Mead Smith</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Washington Policy Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">IA</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ian Adams</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">TechFreedom</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">AK</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ashkhen Kazaryan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">TechFreedom</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">MM</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael Melendez</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Libertas Institute</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">RD</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Richard Deulofuet</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Trust Ventures</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">SW</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Scott Weathers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Good Food Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 8:00am - 2:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Colorado Hall A & B</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Generation Liberty Fellows: </b>Breakfast (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-Conference: The Great Communicators Summit: Marketing the Ideas of Liberty (Sponsored by Think Freely)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This exciting pre-conference summit focuses on communications for leaders in the liberty movement. Participants will learn why organizations should invest in marketing and how to fundraise for marketing initiatives. Build your skills as a communications leader by discovering why and how to lead with a marketing-first mentality. You will also gain insight into why the Left tends to succeed at communication and what that means for the liberty movement.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lunch will be served while competitors take the stage in this semi-final round of our annual Great Communicators Tournament.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">If you are interested in attending this pre-conference, please contact hello@thinkfreelymedia.org.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Austin Berg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Austin Berg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Content Strategy, <b>Illinois Policy Institute</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Austin Berg is the Vice President of Marketing for the Illinois Policy Institute. He and his work have been featured in the Economist, Washington Post and Chicago Tribune. He is the winner of two Peter Lisagor Awards from the Chicago Headline Club for his photojournalism. Austin... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Richard Lorenc</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Richard Lorenc</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President,<b> Foundation for Economic Education</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Richard N. Lorenc is the Executive Vice President of the Foundation for Economic Education, Inc. (FEE) whose vision is to make the ideas of liberty familiar, credible, and compelling to the rising generation. As FEE’s Executive Vice President, Lorenc serves as chief of staff... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Brian Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Brian Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chief Executive Officer, AE Marketing</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chief Executive Officer at AE Marketing Group, 3x Inc. 5000 Founder, and Award-Winning Host of the Brand Lab Series™ Rachel Maddow angrily referred to me as a "Jet-setting ad executive" in a lead story on MSNBC. Guided 150-year-old UCAN’s non-profit brand to execute a $40M capital... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Melissa Mann</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Melissa Mann</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President of Communications, Atlas Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Melissa Mann joined Atlas Network as Director of Partnerships in 2018 and became the Vice President of Communications in 2019. Prior to joining Atlas Network, Melissa spent seventeen years as Director of Development at Reason Foundation, a public policy and media organization that... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jo Jensen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jo Jensen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Impact Producer, Just Add Firewater</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jo Jensen is an Impact Producer at the production company Just Add Firewater. Jo has over a decade of experience designing award winning digital marketing campaigns. She has led grassroots strategies for political campaigns, national PR firms, nonprofits and movies. Jo’s work has... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Eric Tubbs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Eric Tubbs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President,<b> Think Freely Media</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Eric Tubbs is President of Think Freely Media. While he has served on the board of Think Freely Media and prior to that, The Sam Adams Alliance, he spent most of the last thirty five years in the for profit private sector as an employee, an entrepreneur and a business owner. He sold... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for John Tillman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">John Tillman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chief Executive Officer, Illinois Policy Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">John Tillman is one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in the free market public policy arena. As CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute, John recruits and leads a talented team of leaders, experts and advocates to advance reforms that can spur Illinois’ comeback story.In addition... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 9:00am - 1:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Colorado Hall C</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Grow a Bartering Mindset (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Many people struggle to negotiate effectively because they think of negotiations as monetary transactions, locked in a battle with another party over one fixed-sum issue. The “Bartering Mindset” urges professionals who are tasked with persuading others to treat negotiations like bartering trades instead—to redefine negotiations as opportunities to make a series of mutually beneficial trades with multiple partners. Learn key negotiation techniques and approaches that you can adopt at work and use for your career and personal growth.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">10:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-Conference: Lessons in State-Level Criminal Justice Reform: An Introduction to Jumpstart Your Criminal Justice Work (Sponsored by <b>R Street Institute)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This event will focus on working with state-level organizations who want to engage more deeply in the criminal justice reform space. Learn about successful reforms across the states and discuss what reforms across the span of the justice system are most critical. This pre-conference session will serve as an introduction to ways states can work toward a more equitable criminal justice system. It will equip attendees to advance reforms that prioritize public safety, due process, individual liberty, and fiscal responsibility. For more information or to RSVP for this event, please contact Jessica Kelley at jkelley@rstreet.org.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Colorado Hall D</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">10:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">State Think Tank Board Chairmen's Retreat<b> (Invitation Only)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">What will it take to build (or re-build) the board necessary to take your organization to the next level—or to inspire your board to even greater levels of engagement? What are the top two or three things you can do as chairman to help your organization succeed? At this year’s Board Chairmen’s Retreat, join your fellow state think tank board chairmen for in-depth discussions of some of the greatest challenges facing your organizations and boards. Bill Sturtevant, an in-demand, nationally respected expert on fundraising and board development, will lead our discussion. The retreat will include dedicated time for networking and peer-to-peer discussions so you can ask questions of one another and share lessons learned.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lunch will be served.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for William Sturtevant</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">William Sturtevant</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Consultant, Sturtevant Fundraising</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">William Sturtevant is a fundraising consultant specializing in major and planned gifts. He provides counseling and training to a wide variety of charitable organizations and diverse constituencies such as fundraisers, volunteers and board members. He spent 33 years securing planned... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 10:00am - 3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Robert Trent Jones Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Work Smarter, Not Harder (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">One of the best things you can do for yourself personally and professionally is to take control of your time and priorities. Laurel McCombs will share valuable time management practices, including how to organize, plan, and divide your time between specific activities. Learn how to work smarter—not harder—so you get more done in less time, even when the pressures are high.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Laurel McCombs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Laurel McCombs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Philanthropy Advisor, The Osborne Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Laurel brings 20 years of experience to her work as consultant and trainer. In addition to her work with clients, Laurel has presented at AFP International, CASE-NAIS, and several professional associations and national conferences. She lives in Portland, OR.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Exhibitor Check-In and Set-Up</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Lunch (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows will work on Think Tank Mania in small groups and finalize their presentation plans for the afternoon session with the “Board of Directors.”</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 11:45am - 1:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">12:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-Conference: Advancing Liberty Through <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Criminal Justice Reform (Sponsored by Charles Koch Institute)</span></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Please join the Charles Koch Institute and Right on Crime for an afternoon that will equip you with skills to navigate emerging issues in the criminal justice space. A panel of experts will give you practical guidance on how to secure additional funding to work on this issue in your state, followed by a TED-talk style session and time to talk with experts and peers who have a track record of proven success. Both experts and those new to the issue will walk away with a better understanding of how criminal justice reform can help you advance your organization goals and mission.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lunch will be served for all in attendance but spots are limited.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Please email jeremiah.mosteller@cki.org if you have questions and to request a spot at the event.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Colorado Hall E and F</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">1:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Own Your Seat at the Table<b> (Invitation Only)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">As you launch your career, knowing when to speak up and contribute your ideas or perspective in a new environment is a skill you can acquire. Learn the nonverbal cues, phrases, and tactics that will help you establish the best timing before sharing your perspective with your team and broader organization, especially in group settings. Leave this session feeling confident about your ability to make the most of the time when you do speak up and be sure your valuable contributions are heard.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of District Media Group. An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">1:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-Conference:<b> Defending Parental Rights in Healthcare, Education, and Law (Sponsored by Family Policy Alliance and The Heritage Foundation)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">With proposals to add new protected classes to existing Civil Rights laws at the federal and state levels, parents are facing unexpected threats to longstanding principles of parental rights—including the constitutional rights to direct the upbringing, education, and care (including healthcare) of their children. This session will focus on awareness of the top threat areas for parental rights in healthcare, education, and law—as well as opportunities to advance sound parental rights policy at the state and federal levels.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">To RSVP please contact, Judy Palma at Judy.Palma@familypolicyalliance.com.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">AS</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Autumn Stroup</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Family Policy Alliance</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">EK</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Emilie Kao</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The Heritage Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom C</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">1:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-Conference: Operations: Salesforce Decoded (Beginner Level)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This session is a hands-on workshop for accidental administrators or power users who are new to Salesforce and want to learn more about how to make changes in their Salesforce instances. See how to change objects, fields, layouts, and more, and learn about improvements that can be made to key items, such as opportunities, campaigns, accounts, and tasks.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">What you will learn:</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">How to evaluate the set-up and health of your Salesforce configuration.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">How to develop and implement a plan for improvements.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">How to use Salesforce reports.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Shawn Holt</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Shawn Holt</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Managing Director, BackOffice Thinking</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Managing Director at BackOffice Thinking, working on both strategic and hands-on client solutions. Shawn has a top-down view of client solutions with a passion for understanding business processes that can be implemented in engaging users experiences. Prior to joining Backoffice... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Paul Keogan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul Keogan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO and Co-Founder, BackOffice Thinking</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul Keogan is CEO and co-founder at BackOffice Thinking. Paul has been a leading technology consultant for the past 20 years. Paul’s passion is to transform his clients’ use of technology to better serve and engage their constituents, grow their donor base, and run their organizations... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Louis Stratta</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">1:45pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Think Tank Mania Presentations to “Board of Directors” (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Each GLF team will present their Think Tank Mania pitches to the “Board of Directors.” The “Board” will give an award to the winning team.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of District Media Group. An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Rea Hederman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rea Hederman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director of the Economic Research Center and Vice President of Policy, The Buckeye Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rea S. Hederman Jr. is executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute. In this role, Hederman oversees Buckeye’s research and policy output.&nbsp; A nationally recognized expert in healthcare policy and tax policy, Hederman has... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for F. Vincent Vernuccio</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">F. Vincent Vernuccio</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Advisor, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Alyssa Rau</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Alyssa Rau</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President of External Affairs, Pelican Institute for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Aly Rau is the Vice President of External Affairs at The Pelican Institute for Public Policy.&nbsp; In her role, Aly drives the development strategy, advances Pelican’s mission through facilitating partnerships, and guides annual program planning, ensuring short-term goals, projects... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">State Think Tank CEO Meeting (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Heidi Ganahl</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Heidi Ganahl</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Heidi Ganahl is one of Colorado’s best-known entrepreneurs and community leaders!Heidi has faced extraordinary adversity in her life. Beginning with the loss of her husband at the age of 27, to losing a million-dollar insurance settlement, Heidi’s entrepreneurial spirit and extraordinary..</span>. Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Donald Ross Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-Conference: Operations: Salesforce Decoded (Intermediate/Advanced Level)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This session is a hands-on workshop for accidental administrators or power users who have significant Salesforce experience and want to know more about how to make changes in their Salesforce instances. Learn how to spot and avoid Salesforce configuration pitfalls, and become familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of advanced features of Salesforce that support fundraising, events, membership, and more.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">What you will learn:</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">How to spot and avoid Salesforce configuration pitfalls.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Advanced reporting and dashboard options.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tips on usability, newer features, and Salesforce online tools for fundraising, events, memberships, etc.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Shawn Holt</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Shawn Holt</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Managing Director, BackOffice Thinking</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Managing Director at BackOffice Thinking, working on both strategic and hands-on client solutions. Shawn has a top-down view of client solutions with a passion for understanding business processes that can be implemented in engaging users experiences. Prior to joining Backoffice... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Paul Keogan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul Keogan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO and Co-Founder, BackOffice Thinking</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul Keogan is CEO and co-founder at BackOffice Thinking. Paul has been a leading technology consultant for the past 20 years. Paul’s passion is to transform his clients’ use of technology to better serve and engage their constituents, grow their donor base, and run their organizations... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Pre-Conference, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Louis Stratta</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Leverage Annual Meeting (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">GLF alumni will share how to make the most of your week at SPN’s Annual Meeting. Hear how they strategically connect with individuals and grow their personal networks. Learn tips and tricks you can take with you to Annual Meeting and back to your jobs after you depart Colorado.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Katy Gambella</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Katy Gambella</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Network Engagement Manager, Talent Market</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Katy (Ranville) Gambella is Talent Market’s Network Engagement Manager. Katy began her career at the Institute for Humane Studies and later joined the Cato Institute. Starting at Cato as a Research Assistant, Katy quickly realized her comparative advantage (and preference... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Casey&nbsp; Given</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Casey Given</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director,<b> Young Voices</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Casey Given is the executive director of Young Voices. Casey joined Young Voices in January 2014 when it was a project of Students For Liberty and oversaw the project’s transition to an independent nonprofit in May 2016. Casey has also served as director of communications at<b> Students For Liberty..</b>. Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Kristine Goffos</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kristine Goffos</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Marketing, America's Future Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kristine Goffos is the director of marketing at America’s Future Foundation. Kristine earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Previously, she has served as deputy press secretary for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and as the digital... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Holly Wetzel</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Holly Wetzel</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Communications Coordinator, <b>Mackinac Center for Public Policy</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Holly Wetzel is the communications coordinator at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. She started at the Mackinac Center in 2017 and her expertise includes media relations, social media and brand management. She has a B.A. in public relations with a minor in history from Palm Beach... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 3:15pm - 4:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: A Conversation about <b>Universal Basic Income</b> (Gerald Huff Fund for Humanity)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">We are on the cusp of the Fourth Revolution where automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can lead us to an age of abundance or unprecedented turmoil. Universal basic income is a transitional solution that provides an economic floor under which no one can fall.&nbsp; It is also the beginning of redefining what it means to be human in a world where labor is no longer necessary.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: Ask a<b> Heritage Expert (The Heritage Foundation)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Stop by the Heritage table to talk to Heritage experts about<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);"> election integrity,</span> pension reform, podcasting, education, and other issues. Share with Heritage the initiatives you are working on in your state.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: Breaking Down Barriers to Work with Universal Recognition<b> (Goldwater Institute)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This year, Arizona passed first-in-the-nation legislation to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses. This reform makes it easier for new residents to get back to work faster, eliminating costly and often redundant regulatory barriers to work. As states look to empower workers and grow their economies, universal recognition offers a positive, bipartisan path forward. Following Arizona’s lead, Pennsylvania recently passed its own universal recognition reform. Will your state be next? Join Goldwater staff and allies to discuss how to achieve this exciting reform in your state.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: Comparing <b>State Public Labor Laws:</b> A Comprehensive Post-Janus Grading of Worker Friendly States (Commonwealth Foundation)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Though public workers have regained their First Amendment rights in the landmark Janus case, in many states, government unions and their legislative allies are passing laws to restrict workers’ rights even more dramatically. Commonwealth Foundation experts have analyzed laws in all 50 states and will speak on what legislative challenges we should be on guard for, and what victories we can replicate.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: <b>Develop a Successful Internship Program (Hillsdale College)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join Ken Koopmans, Executive Director at Hillsdale College, to discuss best practices for utilizing interns. Every organization can benefit from interns, and if run properly, a dynamic internship program will greatly increase your productivity. Learn how to get the most out of your interns by attending this meetup.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: Do All Skittles Taste the Same? Let's Find Out. (The Center for Growth and Opportunity)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Center for Growth and Opportunity for an informal meetup. Everyone is welcome to stop by, try some Skittles, debunk the popular Skittles myth, and meet some new people in the process.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: End of Year Fundraising (AC Fitzgerald)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">How are you maximizing donor giving at year end? Join Susan Mangels, PhD, Senior Vice President of AC Fitzgerald, to share best practices for securing those last, but important, donations of the year.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: <b>Endangered Species as Assets Instead of Liabilities (PERC)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The Endangered Species Act has proven effective at preventing extinctions, but not at promoting species recovery. Because we care about both, the challenge is to find reforms that boost incentives for private landowners and states to recover species. Join The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) for a discussion on current proposals and ongoing needs to improve the Endangered Species Act.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">: Federalism: Finding and Telling Stories about Federal Grant Boondoggles (Badger Institute)</span></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The Badger Institute has done a good deal of work on federalism issues, highlighting the detrimental effects of federal grants at the state and local level. Badger will share their work in this area, learn about what others are doing, brainstorm ideas, and look for partnership opportunities.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: Implementing Janus: How Every State Can Improve Worker Freedom (<b>Mackinac Center)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Janus v. AFSCME was a win for worker freedom everywhere. While most of the effect will be felt in states where public employees didn’t have a choice in union membership, nearly every state is likely out of compliance with the court’s decision that worker’s must “affirmatively consent” to paying dues or fees. Come hear about the steps Alaska is taking to fully implement Janus and learn about how your state can do the same.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: Meetup with CSEL (<b>Center for the Study of Economic Liberty: Arizona State University)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ask questions and learn more about how Arizona State University’s Center for the Study of Economic Liberty (CSEL) aims to become an international leader in research that effects liberty-enhancing public policy. CSEL also aims to increase public and academic awareness of the history and philosophy of economic liberty by leveraging our place, fusing academic research with policy engagement, and engaging globally to transform society.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: The Affordable Education Triangle <b>(Western Governors University )</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">What roles do institutions, industry, and policymakers have in meeting workforce needs through affordable education?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: Turning Think Tanks Into Shark Tanks—Using the Silicon Valley Model to Foster and Fund New Ideas (Georgia Center for Opportunity)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) to discuss the growing use of incubators, accelerators, and shark tanks to foster innovation in the commercial world and the relevance or applicability of using these models in our world of think tanks. Incubators, accelerators, and shark tanks can serve the purpose of quickly finding much needed support for the best and most innovative ideas, while quickly killing those ideas that may be better off having a short life. Please join GCO for a snack and what surely will be a lively conversation.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meet-Up: Young People Engaged for Change: School Choice (American Federation for Children)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Are you looking to expand education options in your state, but your advocacy efforts need support? Come meet some of the school choice movement’s most valuable players. During this time, you will connect with the students who are committed to driving change by partnering with seasoned advocacy leaders. Come hear their personal experiences and how they are helping to expand school choice policies across the country.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 5:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Networking: Beer Tasting (Sponsored by Enterprise Holdings)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join Enterprise in the Connections Lounge for a local craft brew tasting—connect with other conference attendees while learning about the future of mobility.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Reception (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Generation Liberty Fellowship, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide Prefunction Area</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Opening Reception (Sponsored by Center for the Study of Economic Liberty at Arizona State University)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">After a full day of travel or pre-conference sessions, come unwind and greet your Network friends at this official kick-off for SPN’s 27th Annual Meeting.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 6:00pm - 7:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Communications Reception (Sponsored by The Heritage Foundation)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">For communications professionals, the networking—and the exchange of ideas and strategies—starts here.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Dow Finsterwald</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Development Reception (Sponsored by AC Fitzgerald and ClearWord Communications Group, Inc.)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Looking for a way to quickly meet your fundraising colleagues from throughout the network? Please join this reception to make those connections and trade tips and tactics for effectiveness in your role.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Robert Trent Jones Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy and Outreach Reception (Sponsored by <b>Hillsdale College’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government )</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Please join colleagues from across the country to discuss the priority policy issues in your state.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Donald Ross Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Reception: Cato State Leaders Initiative (Sponsored by<b> Cato Institute)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">With partisan gridlock holding up meaningful progress in Washington, DC, there are significant opportunities to leverage new and innovative strategies to engage state leadership at the executive and legislative levels. Join the Cato Institute for a discussion on these strategies and go beyond government affairs and policy to understand how to collaborate with and engage leaders across the states today.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Khristine Brookes</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Khristine Brookes</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President for Communications, CATO Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Khristine Brookes is the Vice President for Communications at the Cato Institute.&nbsp; In that role, she oversees strategy development and operations in media relations, marketing, government relations, and outreach to other external audiences.&nbsp; Before joining Cato in 2008, she spent... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 8:15pm - 9:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Main: Fountain Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chess Tournament: Simultaneous Exhibition</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Cigar and Cocktails Reception</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join us for an after-dinner drink and time to continue networking with other Annual Meeting attendees. America's Credit Unions is generously sponsoring your first drink.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Location Update: The location for this reception has moved indoors to Broadmoor Main: Pompeiian Room. An outdoor space will still be available for those who wish to have a cigar.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuesday October 29, 2019 9:30pm - 11:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Tuesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Main: Pompeiian Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday, October 30</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Registration, Check-In, and Information</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 7:00am - 7:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall Foyer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Plenary Session: Clarify Your Message. Increase the Influence of Your Brand. (Presenting Sponsor: <b>Walton Family Foundation)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">When it comes to discussing our organizations, many of us are so close to our services and products we don't know where to start. The human brain is drawn to clarity and away from confusion. If constituents are confused about what you offer, they will look past you for somebody who can say it clearly. Clarifying your organization’s message will lead to stronger influence and greater success—especially when it comes to reaching media, policymakers, government leaders, philanthropists, and other key audiences who need to understand how your organization could change the lives of Americans.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Featuring New York Times bestselling author and CEO of StoryBrand, Donald Miller.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">SPN thanks the presenting sponsor for this plenary session: Walton Family Foundation.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Donald Miller</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Donald Miller</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO, StoryBrand</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand and every year helps more than 3,000 business leaders clarify their brand message. Combined, Don's books have spent more than a year on the New York Times Bestsellers list. His books include: Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 8:00am - 9:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Plenary Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall B</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Connections Lounge Open</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 8:00am - 10:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Activity: Snacks and Drinks To-Go (Sponsored by <b>Enterprise Holdings)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Prepare yourself for the day by stopping by the Enterprise quadrant in the Connections Lounge. Grab a snack, drink, or just come introduce yourself!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hospitality Lounge (Sponsored by <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Wells Fargo)</span></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Take a break in the Wells Fargo-sponsored Connections Lounge located in Broadmoor Hall A. Meet up with fellow attendees for coffee and refreshments throughout the day (while supplies last). Enjoy great conversation and make new connections!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hospitality Suite (Sponsored by K12)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This hospitality suite is available for those who wish to connect with K12 and fellow attendees to discuss interests in education reform.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: McGrew</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hospitality Suite (Sponsored by<b> Tax Foundation)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This hospitality suite is available for those who wish to connect with the Tax Foundation and fellow attendees to discuss tax issues.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Delano</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Main Stage: The Future of the American Dream</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Is the American dream dead? It can often feel that way because Americans encounter one hurdle after another when pursuing the home, business, or life they wish to have. What if the problem isn’t the American dream, but the system around it? In this session, experts will discuss how regulation is stifling the American dream and how states can revitalize the American dream through systematic regulatory reform.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Daniel M. Rothschild</font></div><div><ol><li><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Daniel M. Rothschild</b></font></li><li><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><b>Executive Director, Mercatus Center at George Mason University</b></font></li></ol></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Daniel M. Rothschild is the Executive Director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He leads strategy and oversees all programs and operations for the organization. His popular writing and articles and reviews have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Reason, Weekly... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Christopher Koopman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christopher Koopman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of Strategy and Research, Center for Growth & Opportunity at Utah State University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christopher Koopman is the Senior Director of Strategy and Research at the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University. He specializes in regulation, competition, and innovation. His research and commentary has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for James Broughel</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">James Broughel</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mercatus Center at George Mason University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">James Broughel is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and an adjunct professor of law at the Antonin Scalia Law School. He specializes in state and federal regulatory procedures, cost-benefit analysis, and economic growth.Broughel has authored... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Rea Hederman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rea Hederman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director of the Economic Research Center and Vice President of Policy, T<b>he Buckeye Institute</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rea S. Hederman Jr. is executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute. In this role, Hederman oversees Buckeye’s research and policy output.&nbsp; A nationally recognized expert in healthcare policy and tax policy, Hederman has... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Policy Main Stage, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom C & D</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Board Leadership: The ABCs of a Strong Board</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Are you a state think tank board member who wants to become more engaged? Would you like to feel more confident that you’re contributing in the most effective ways to helping your organization break through to the next level? Do you wish you had a roadmap for becoming a strong board member? If so, this session is for you. Participants will receive practical guidance on the essential role of a board and how you can have the greatest impact. Discover what your CEO wishes you knew about how you can best support your organization and get answers to the questions you and your fellow board members struggle with. You will leave the session with practical information and tools you can begin applying as soon as you get home.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Dr. De Hicks</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dr. De Hicks</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Founder and President, RMC Group of Companies</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dr. De Hicks is the Founder and President of the RMC Group of Companies which includes SCGI, a research firm dedicated to improving performance of high impact, mission-oriented organizations. SCGI’s research, led by Dr. Hicks, has resulted in significant gains in impact and productivity... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Champions</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Communications: Become a Brand They Can't Ignore</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">A strong brand is critical to your organization’s prosperity. During this session, Brian Walker, CEO of AE Marketing Group, will share his advice to help you build a brand that breaks through media white noise, shifts the marketing conversation, and grows its fundraising.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Brian Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Brian Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chief Executive Officer, AE Marketing</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chief Executive Officer at AE Marketing Group, 3x Inc. 5000 Founder, and Award-Winning Host of the Brand Lab Series™ Rachel Maddow angrily referred to me as a "Jet-setting ad executive" in a lead story on MSNBC. Guided 150-year-old UCAN’s non-profit brand to execute a $40M capital... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Development: Engage a New Generation of Donors</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">If you are building for the long term, you need a pipeline of future donors. But how do you engage younger donors in your work? Is it even worth the effort? Several think tanks have said yes to the challenge and have successfully cultivated millennials who will be their best donors one day. Learn from their examples to see how you can encourage a new generation of philanthropists to support your work.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Sydney Jansen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sydney Jansen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Development Director<b>, Washington Policy Center</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sydney Jansen is the Development Director at Washington Policy Center. Sydney graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Political Science and remains a loyal husky fan!&nbsp; She also earned her Certificate in Nonprofit Management from UW. Sydney started at Washington... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Peter Lipsett</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Peter Lipsett</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President, <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">DonorsTrust</span></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Peter Lipsett is vice president of DonorsTrust, the country’s oldest and largest community foundation serving conservative and libertarian donors. He drives DonorsTrust’s growth through outreach, cultivation, and marketing. He founded the Novus Society, DonorsTrust’s network... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Vanessa Mendoza</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vanessa Mendoza</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President, Manhattan Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vanessa Mendoza is the executive vice president of the <b>Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI)</b>, a domestic public-policy think tank. As executive vice president, Vanessa works with MI’s president to develop and manage the Institute’s strategic focus and projects. Additionally... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Joyce Pope</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Joyce Pope</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Board Member, John William Pope Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Joyce is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, receiving both her undergraduate and law degrees there. She worked with the Washington, D.C. strategic communications consulting firm Greener and Hook, LLC, and while in law school interned at the Federal Bankruptcy... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom C</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Government Affairs: What Legislators Want</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Get the insider’s scoop! Join three former legislators, now think tank drivers of policy change, who will share how to capture policymakers' attention, become their go-to public policy resource, and drive policy in your state. You will leave with a list of lawmakers, goals for relationship growth, and ideas for how to get there.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Emily Wismer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Emily Wismer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Government Affairs and Policy Specialist, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">As SPN’s Government Affairs and Policy Specialist, Emily works directly with state think tanks to develop transformational policy efforts and cultivate high-performing policy leaders at the state level. Emily also serves as a policy advisor to state think tanks in their efforts... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Nicole Fox</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Nicole Fox</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Government Relations, Platte Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">My career started in healthcare, and through involvement in my professional organization, I become interested in policy. In 2015, I was appointed to the Nebraska Legislature. In 2017 I joined the Platte Institute as their Director of Government Relations where I work on issues related... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Victor Riches</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Victor Riches</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President & CEO, Goldwater Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Victor Riches, Goldwater Institute President & CEO Prior to joining the Institute, Victor served as Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Budget, where he was responsible for the formation and passage of all of the Governor’s major policy objectives... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Stephen Bloom</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Stephen Bloom</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President, Commonwealth Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Steve grew up in New York, Michigan and Pennsylvania. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Penn State University in Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, and his Juris Doctor from the Dickinson School of Law. He became shareholder in a law firm, later founded his own solo... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Operations: Prepare for the Nonprofit Salesforce Surge</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Salesforce has moved from a minor player in the nonprofit CRM space to the market leader. The transition from older, established donor management systems to Salesforce is happening quickly, and it's transforming how nonprofits use technology. Is your organization ready to take advantage? Paul Keogan, a recognized nonprofit technology expert, will lead a discussion focused on helping you and your organization prepare.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Paul Keogan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul Keogan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO and Co-Founder, BackOffice Thinking</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul Keogan is CEO and co-founder at BackOffice Thinking. Paul has been a leading technology consultant for the past 20 years. Paul’s passion is to transform his clients’ use of technology to better serve and engage their constituents, grow their donor base, and run their organizations... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Louis Stratta</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Professional Development: Hustle, Resilience, and Opportunity: Leaders Share Their Stories</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Clarity about personal vision, combined with hard work and a lot of hustle, makes it easier to select the opportunities that best match your talents and identify where those talents can be put to best use. Hear powerful stories from Network leaders who proactively set themselves up for success, learned from their mistakes, and are now making big changes in their organization and beyond. Learn how you can apply their insight to craft and achieve your personal goals.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Madison Ray</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Madison Ray</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Strategic Engagement, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Madison Ray is director of strategic engagement at State Policy Network, serving on SPN’s Leadership Development Initiative team. A May 2015 graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, Madison double majored in political science and Spanish. Prior to her senior year... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jonathan Bechtle</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jonathan Bechtle</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">COO & General Counsel, <b>Foundation for Government Accountability</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jonathan Bechtle is the chief operating officer and general counsel at the Foundation for Government Accountability. As COO, he is responsible for building and upgrading the organizational structure and core systems of FGA through hiring and management, and as general counsel, he... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Sarah Curry</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sarah Curry</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Director, Platte Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">I am the Policy Director at the <b>Platte Institute in Omaha, Nebraska.</b> I previously worked in fiscal policy at the John Locke Foundation and also with the North Carolina Legislature. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Business Administration in Finance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Mike Reitz</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mike Reitz</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Mackinac Center for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael J. Reitz is executive vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, an independent, nonprofit research and educational institute based in Midland, Michigan. Reitz oversees policy development, communications, fundraising and the Center’s strategic plan. Since joining... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Strategy Development (Part 1): Tools to Hone Your Strategic Mindset: Master the Art of Anticipation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Have you ever been caught flat-footed, momentarily stuck and slow to react? There are techniques that you can use to anticipate economic, political, cultural, and societal shifts and react more quickly and effectively. In this session you will learn how to foresee the future and craft responses to increase your agility and seize opportunities.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Todd Davidson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Todd Davidson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of Strategic Development, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Todd is State Policy Network’s Senior Director of Strategic Development. Todd works directly with state think tanks to develop transformational policy efforts and cultivate high-performing policy leaders at the state level. Todd also serves as a policy advisor to state think tanks... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Be Your Best Self: TV Techniques Workshop – Part 1 (Sponsored by <b>Leadership Institute)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Leadership Institute for free media training at SPN’s 27th Annual Meeting!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-register here. Walk-ins are also welcome.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Learn what it takes to deliver an effective interview. As an expert in your field, you will learn the ropes on how to articulate your message on various media outlets, including television networks like Fox News, CNN, and more. We will cover the ins and outs of live and recorded interviews, and you’ll learn how to develop your message for the media, speak in sound bites, and look like a seasoned professional.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Part 1 will focus on success in different media formats, target answer length, appropriate dress and non-verbal communication, and tactics to stay on message.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of District Media Group. An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Cripple Creek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">10:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Book Signing with Donald Miller</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Don’t miss this opportunity to get your own copy of Donald Miller’s best-selling book, Building a StoryBrand (Hardback) $24.99 or "Blue Like Jazz" (Paperback) $16.99. He will be available in the Connections Lounge to sign your book after purchase.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Donald Miller</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Donald Miller</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO, StoryBrand</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand and every year helps more than 3,000 business leaders clarify their brand message. Combined, Don's books have spent more than a year on the New York Times Bestsellers list. His books include: Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 10:30am - 11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">10:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Main Stage: Reducing Barriers to Choice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">School choice is a priority for many state think tanks and partners, but our Network faces some significant challenges that make it hard to pass or expand choice programs. This session will address a few of the key barriers we face, and explore promising new ideas and developments that could pave the way for more school choice.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for John Kramer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">John Kramer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">VP for Communications, <b>Institute for Justice</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">For the past 27 years, John has headed up the communications for the Institute for Justice, a nonprofit public interest law firm.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Kyle Wingfield</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kyle Wingfield</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President and CEO, Georgia Public Policy Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kyle Wingfield is president and CEO of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation. Before joining the Foundation in April 2018, he had a career in journalism that spanned the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal Europe, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. At the Foundation, healthcare... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Katherine Kellett Bathgate</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Katherine Kellett Bathgate</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Advisor, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Daniel Erspamer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Daniel Erspamer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO, <b>Pelican Institute for Public Policy</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Daniel J. Erspamer is the CEO of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy. The Pelican Institute is Louisiana’s free-market think tank, the voice for workers, taxpayers, and citizens who believe the best pathway to prosperity and a high quality of life for every citizen of Louisiana... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Policy Main Stage, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom C & D</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Communications: Innovative Marketing Ideas from State Think Tanks</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">State think tanks are finding innovative ways to communicate policy ideas to key audiences. Four state think tanks will share the secrets behind their creative marketing campaigns, which have included everything from grassroots building through Facebook to covering a state capitol lawn with trolls.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Campaigns to be featured:</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Beacon Center of Tennessee: Overcaffeinated Facebook Live program</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Empower Mississippi: Waitlisted campaign for school choice.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Illinois Policy Institute: Lincoln Lobby grassroots building</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);">Yankee Institute: Toll Trolls campaign</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Meredith Turney</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meredith Turney</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of Leadership Development & Strategic Communications, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meredith Turney is the Director of Strategic Communications for State Policy Network’s Leadership Development Initiative. She oversees SPN’s internal and external communications strategy, as well as assists SPN affiliates in developing effective and compelling messaging.&nbsp; Her... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Joanna Holbert</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Joanna Holbert</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Marketing and Communications, Empower Mississippi</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Joanna is the Communications Director for Empower Mississippi and is responsible for the organization’s overall communications strategy, including branding, public relations, web presence, and social media. As a former newspaper editor with additional experience in marketing and... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Elisabeth Kines</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Elisabeth Kines</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Yankee Institute for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Upon earning her Journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, Elisabeth put her degree to good use in the publicity department at Atlantic Records in Los Angeles, CA. From there, she learned how to build organizations that would impact culture through positions in operations... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Mark Cunningham</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mark Cunningham</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President of Communications, Beacon Center of Tennessee</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mark Cunningham serves as the Vice President of Communications and Outreach at the Beacon Center of Tennessee and Beacon Impact. He oversees both the communications, marketing, and outreach arms of both organizations. He also serves as Beacon’s chief spokesman, leads the organization’s... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Vincent Caruso</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vincent Caruso</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Writer, Illinois Policy Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vincent is a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute. In this role, he produces, edits and provides research assistance for written content covering state and local issues such as budget and tax policy, overregulation, criminal justice reform and more. Prior to joining Illinois Policy... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Development: The Art and Science of Powerful Vision and Big Idea Meetings</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Do you need to fill your pipeline with new prospective major gift donors? Do you want to identify potential board members with high net worth and influence? Are you starting a campaign and want to excite your donor base? Vision meetings can help you accomplish all of these goals and more. Join us for an interactive session on how to plan vision meetings, get the right people there, implement with panache, and follow up with results.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Laurel McCombs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Laurel McCombs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Philanthropy Advisor, The Osborne Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Laurel brings 20 years of experience to her work as consultant and trainer. In addition to her work with clients, Laurel has presented at AFP International, CASE-NAIS, and several professional associations and national conferences. She lives in Portland, OR.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom C</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Government Affairs: Advocacy Tactics in Concert</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">A think tank has a full arsenal of creative resources that can be deployed at a moment’s notice to influence policy. Join us as we discuss all the tactics in your advocacy toolbox, including the latest ones from 2019, and how to deploy them in concert for maximum impact.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Roy Lenardson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roy Lenardson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, Strategic Advocacy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roy founded Strategic Advocacy, a multi-state public affairs management company that engages in lobbying, grassroots organizing and political campaigns. Prior to that Roy helped start the Maine Heritage Policy Center and also worked for the Maine State Legislature for over 10 years... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Operations: New Manager Crash Course</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Calling new managers: this session is just for you! Learn the keys to motivating and coaching your direct reports to success. This session will cover the key elements of successful onboarding, delegating, and managing performance—including some practice with the most dreaded management responsibility: how to let someone go.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Tony Woodlief</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tony Woodlief</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tony Woodlief is Executive Vice President at the State Policy Network. He helps oversee SPN operations, supports SPN’s president in her guidance of the leadership team, and helps ensure the organization’s projects and programs measure success, evolve as SPN grows, and maintain... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Louis Stratta</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Professional Development: Facilitate with Finesse: How to Plan and Run a Productive Meeting</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">We have all sat through countless meetings that seem to drag on with no apparent purpose, leadership, or action items. When you are tasked with leading meetings, how can you ensure these opportunities are not squandered, but instead result in meaningful breakthroughs toward goals? This session will share essential tips and tools to plan and run an effective meeting.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Deron Lehman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Deron Lehman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Human Resources, Mercatus Center at Geroge Mason University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Deron Lehman has been the Director of Human Resources at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University since 2016. He has more than 18 years of experience in non-profit and government settings, focused on business strategy, building the capacity of HR teams, and streamlining operations... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Strategy Development (Part 2): Tools to Hone Your Strategic Mindset: Determine Your Organization's Comparative Advantage</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">What are you trying to achieve? Why does your organization exist? If another group is doing something similar, why are you needed? If you have ever struggled to answer these questions, you are not alone. Fortunately, there is a way to confidently answer these challenges: strategy. In this session you will learn the process of crafting a unique strategy that differentiates you from your think tank from peers, aligns your team, and outlines a path to advance your ideas.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Todd Davidson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Todd Davidson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of Strategic Development, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Todd is State Policy Network’s Senior Director of Strategic Development. Todd works directly with state think tanks to develop transformational policy efforts and cultivate high-performing policy leaders at the state level. Todd also serves as a policy advisor to state think tanks... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Be Your Best Self: TV Techniques Workshop – Part 2 (Sponsored by Leadership Institute)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Leadership Institute for free media training at SPN’s 27th Annual Meeting!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-register here. Walk-ins are also welcome.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of<b> District Media Group. </b>An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Cripple Creek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Main Stage: Start with the Heart: How to Lead Boldly in Energy and Environment Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">For far too long free-market advocates have been painted as enemies of the environment when, in fact, we are passionate about clean air, clean water, and human flourishing. This interview-style discussion will consider Independence Institute’s successful Proposition 112 campaign as an example of how free-market leaders can become bold policy champions for environmental stewardship in their states.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jennifer Butler</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jennifer Butler</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Advisor, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jennifer Butler's lifelong belief in self-sufficiency and free markets led her to State Policy Network and her current role as Senior Policy Advisor. She is responsible for developing strategic partnerships with national and issue-focused groups.Ms. Butler has over 20 years of experience... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Christopher Wright</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christopher Wright</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO, Liberty Oilfield Services</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chris Wright— CEO, Liberty Oilfield Services Chris Wright serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Liberty Oilfield Services. Additionally, Chris founded and serves as Executive Chairman of Liberty Resources, a Bakken-focused E&P company and Liberty Midstream... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Amy Cooke</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Amy Cooke</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Independence Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Amy Oliver Cooke is the Executive Vice President and Director of the Energy and Environmental Policy Center for the Independence Institute, Colorado’s free market, state-based think tank. She has worked in both policy and operations since 2004.Amy began working in energy policy... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 11:30am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Policy Main Stage, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom C & D</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">12:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Plenary Session: What Is Your ONE Thing?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jay Papasan, co-author of the bestselling book, The ONE Thing, will share the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results—it’s about doing the right thing, instead of attempting everything. Backed by years of research, he will show how working from a clear sense of priority elevates results and alleviates stress. Jay’s goal is to leave you with a newfound sense of clarity on your true priorities in all areas of your life.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jay Papasan is the bestselling author of The ONE Thing, and he is the vice president and executive editor at Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jay Papasan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jay Papasan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Author, The ONE Thing</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jay Papasan is a bestselling author that serves as vice president and executive editor at Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. He is also vice president of KellerINK, co-owner of Keller Capital, and co-owner, alongside his wife Wend... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 12:30pm - 2:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Plenary Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall B</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Live Podcast: Leadership Lessons with the Executive Director of the USA Basketball Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attend a live recording of the award-winning Brand Lab Series™ Podcast as AE Marketing Group CEO Brian Walker talks with Killjan Anderson, executive director of the USA Basketball Foundation. A combat military veteran turned nonprofit executive, Anderson will share his leadership experience throughout his career—from his time in the United States Air Force, to serving at the Pat Tillman Foundation, and now leading the USA Basketball Foundation as it heads into the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.&nbsp; The two executives will talk about strategic planning, fundraising, team building, and more.&nbsp; For organizations who have a podcast or want to start one, this is a great opportunity to see firsthand the process of creating a podcast episode.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Check out the Brand Lab Series™ Podcast here.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Brian Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Brian Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chief Executive Officer, AE Marketing</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chief Executive Officer at AE Marketing Group, 3x Inc. 5000 Founder, and Award-Winning Host of the Brand Lab Series™ Rachel Maddow angrily referred to me as a "Jet-setting ad executive" in a lead story on MSNBC. Guided 150-year-old UCAN’s non-profit brand to execute a $40M capital... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Killjan Anderson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Killjan Anderson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director, USA Basketball Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Killjan (pronounced Killian) Anderson is the Executive Director of the USA Basketball Foundation, which was created in 2019.As executive director, Anderson is responsible for all aspects of the USA Basketball Foundation, including developing a holistic strategic plan, generating revenue... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">On-Camera Media Training: Session 1 (Sponsored by Leadership Institute)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Leadership Institute for free media training at SPN’s 27th Annual Meeting! Sign up here to hold your spot in this six-person breakout.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Put into practice what you learned in parts 1 and 2 of the TV Techniques Workshop. During these small-group sessions, you will be coached through a mock interview while receiving personalized critiques and feedback on how to better tailor your message for live and recorded interviews. You will develop your message and delivery techniques, learn best practices for on-camera gestures and facial expressions, and gain confidence in your on-camera ability through hands-on experience. You will also receive video footage from the training to review your mock interview.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">We highly recommend attending one or both of the TV Techniques Workshops to help you prepare for the on-camera sessions.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of District Media Group. An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Cripple Creek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Forecasting the Future of Pension Reform in the States (Sponsored by<b> Reason Foundation)</b></font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Come enjoy complimentary cocktails and discuss the future of pension reform in the states with experts from the Pension Integrity Project at Reason Foundation. Learn about trends gleaned from their technical consulting work with reformers in the field in states like Michigan, Colorado, and Arizona, and explore the latest on how underfunded teacher pensions are undermining school budgets and fiscal health. The session will also offer a practical and achievable vision for the future of public sector retirement benefits and pension solvency.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Zachary Christensen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Zachary Christensen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Analyst, Reason Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Zachary Christensen is a senior policy analyst for <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 102);"><b>Reason Foundation's Pension Integrity Project, </b>which develops advanced pension analyses and advises stakeholders so they can build more secure retirement plans for public workers. </span>Christensen's public policy research has primarily... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Ryan Frost</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ryan Frost</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Analyst, Pension Integrity Project, Reason Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ryan Frost is a policy analyst with the Pension Integrity Project at Reason Foundation. Prior to joining Reason, Ryan was a senior research and policy manager for the Washington state law enforcement officers’ and firefighters’ pension plan board. Ryan’s focus during his seven... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Steven&nbsp; &nbsp;Gassenberger</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Steven Gassenberger</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Analyst, Reason Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Steven Gassenberger is a policy analyst with Reason Foundation's Pension Integrity Project. Prior to joining Reason, Steven worked as a consumer advocacy manager for Xerox Corporation specializing in financial consumer regulation and compliance. He also worked as a senior associate... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: All’s Not Fair in Corporate Welfare: Ending the “Economic Development” War (Sponsored by Americans for Prosperity)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Across the country, state executives, legislators, and bureaucrats hand out billions in corporate welfare each year. More recently, controversy from mega-deals such as Foxconn and Amazon’s “HQ2” have drawn increased concern about abuse of taxpayer resources. Yet even with increased public scrutiny and a growing body of research that disputes the value of targeted incentives, the road to reform can be long and difficult.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Given these consistent challenges—including state policymakers’ desire to be viewed as job creators—how can organizations best maximize their impact and build effective coalitions? This panel discussion will explore innovative policy and litigation strategies to successfully combat corporate welfare over the long term.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Michael&nbsp; LaFaive</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael LaFaive</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director, Mackinac Center for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael LaFaive is senior director of the Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. He has researched and written extensively on state and local economic development policy over the past 20 years, including full studies on state business tax credits... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">RL</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Russell Latino</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Americans for Prosperity</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Greg LeRoy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Greg LeRoy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Founder & Director, Good Jobs First</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Greg LeRoy founded and directs Good Jobs First, a non-profit watchdog group on economic development subsidies. GJF First is home to Subsidy Tracker, the only national database of federal, state and local government subsidy awards. GJF has been recognized as the leading advocate for... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Matthew Mitchell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Matthew Mitchell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Research Fellow and Director, Equity Initiative at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Matthew D. Mitchell is a Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Equity Initiative at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. In his writing and research, he specializes in public choice economics and the economics of government favoritism toward particular businesses... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Christina Sandefur</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christina Sandefur</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christina Sandefur is Executive Vice President at the Goldwater Institute. She also develops policies and litigates cases advancing healthcare freedom, free enterprise, private property rights, free speech, and taxpayer rights. Christina has won important victories for property... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Civil Society, Individual Happiness, and the Fundraiser</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join Jeremy Beer, Founding Partner of American Philanthropic, LLC, and author of Forgotten Foundations of Fundraising, Practical Advice and Contrarian Wisdom for Nonprofit Leaders, for a lively interactive discussion about what these three subjects have in common and how each are shaping our work in fundraising today.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Book signing to follow.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">JC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jeff Cain</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Author</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jeff Cain is the former CEO of CrossFit, Inc. Prior to his work at CrossFit, he co-founded American Philanthropic, LLC, and worked as an executive in the nonprofit, educational, philanthropic, and development community. Jeff is the author of Protecting Donor Intent: How to Define... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jeremy Beer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jeremy Beer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Principal Partner, COO & General Counse</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jeremy Beer is the co-founder of and principal partner at American Philanthropic, LLC, which provides strategic consulting and professional services to nonprofit organizations. He is the author of The Philanthropic Revolution: An Alternative History of American Charity and the coauthor... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Main: Crystal Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Doing Business North America: A New Tool to Rank State and Local Business Regulations (Sponsored by Center for the Study of Economic Liberty at Arizona State University)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This workshop will introduce participants to the Doing Business North America (DBNA) report by the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty (CSEL) at Arizona State University (ASU). This project provides objective measures of business regulations in more than 100 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It ranks those cities on the basis of the obstacles the city and state governments put in the way of starting and operating a business. This session will outline the results of the study and walk participants through the project website, which includes downloadable data that SPN organizations can use. Participants will have time to discuss tools that can be added to future editions of the study to make it even more useful.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Paul Bernert</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul Bernert</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Research Analyst, Center for the Study of Economic Liberty at Arizona State University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul Bernert is a research analyst for the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty at Arizona State University. He also serves as the chief methodologist and project manager of the Doing Business North America (DBNA) report produced by the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty.His... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Steve Slivinski</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Steve Slivinski</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Research Fellow and Director, Doing Business North America (Center for the Study of Economic Liberty at Arizona State University)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Stephen Slivinski is a senior research fellow and director of the Doing Business North America (DBNA) project at the Center for the Study of Economic Liberty at Arizona State University. He formerly held the positions of senior economist at the Goldwater Institute, research fellow... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Louis Stratta</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Don’t Be Afraid of Healthcare: What You Can Do Today to Reform Healthcare in Your State</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Healthcare makes up nearly one-fifth of the US economy, and it is a top issue in every state legislature nationwide. It’s an issue that can’t be ignored, even though it can be intimidating. The good news is that you can make a difference today by pursuing simple reforms that will reduce healthcare costs to consumers, improve access, and restore healthcare markets. Join us for a discussion with experts who are successfully improving healthcare in their states.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Russ Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Russ Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Advisor, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Naomi Lopez-Bauman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Naomi Lopez-Bauman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Healthcare Policy, Goldwater Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Naomi Lopez is the director of healthcare policy for the Goldwater Institute. She has 25 years' experience in healthcare policy at both the federal and state levels. Her broad expertise includes FDA Compassionate Use and Right to Try policy, state insurance markets, and healthcare... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Sal Nuzzo</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sal Nuzzo</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President of Policy, The James Madison Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sal is the VP of Policy (Chief Policy Nerd) at The James Madison Institute, the SPN affiliate in Florida. He spends far too much time writing for publications like The Hill, Real Clear Policy, Investors’ Business Daily, American Thinker, and far too little time sipping cocktails... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jordan Roberts</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jordan Roberts</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Health Care Policy Analyst, John Locke Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jordan joined the Locke Foundation in the summer of 2018 as Health Care Policy Analyst. He analyzes state and national health policy issues with an eye toward removing government barriers and instead infusing health care with free-market solutions that encourage competition, expand... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Bailey/Cheyenne Mountain</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Energy Trends in the States: How Emerging Policies Are Manipulating State Energy Markets</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Across the country, state energy markets are being distorted by several types of policies. These include issues state think tanks have long been dealing with, such as renewable portfolio standards and carbon taxes. But new issues are surfacing and spreading as more states attempt to ramp up renewables mandates, expand cap-and-trade programs, and join efforts such as the emerging Transportation and Climate Initiative. This session will address these trends, the impacts that such policies would have on consumers, and how state groups can proactively address energy issues to promote a free-market approach.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jason Isaac</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jason Isaac</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Manager and Distinguished Fellow of Life: Powered, Texas Public Policy Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Tom Pyle</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tom Pyle</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, Institute for Energy Research</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thomas J. Pyle is the president of the Institute for Energy Research (IER). In this capacity, Pyle brings a unique backdrop of public and private sector experience to help manage IER’s Washington, DC-based staff and operations. He also helps to develop the organization’s free... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for David Stevenson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">David Stevenson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of the Center for Energy Competitiveness, Caesar Rodney Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dave has spent the last eight years as the Director of the Center for Energy Competitiveness for the Caesar Rodney Institute.&nbsp; Dave has published over 100 analytic studies including a major peer reviewed paper published in the Cato Journal this year titled “A Review of the Regional... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for John Eick</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">John Eick</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Manager of State & Local Outreach, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">John Eick is a Manager of State & Local Outreach for the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), where he manages the organization’s state and local outreach initiatives in the Southeastern United States. AFPM is a trade association representing the producers of virtually... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: How Hollywood Can Broaden the Conservative Message for a New Generation (Sponsored by The Steamboat Institute)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This discussion, featuring representatives from the film industry and the Steamboat Institute’s Emerging Leaders Advisory Council, will explore the challenges of reaching Millennials and nontraditional audiences with persuasive messages on freedom. Learn how films can be a powerful force in communicating with these groups who don't generally read policy papers or op-eds. This panel is an outgrowth of Steamboat Institute’s Film Festival, which is a part of its annual Freedom Conference weekend each August.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Hadley Heath Manning</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hadley Heath Manning</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Policy, Independent Women's Forum</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Sam Sorbo</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sam Sorbo</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Author & Film Producer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sam Sorbo is an actress, film producer, author, speaker and home education advocate. She co-wrote, produced and starred in "Let There Be Light" (2017) and produced and stars in the upcoming feature, "Miracle in East Texas." Her book "They're YOUR Kids" empowers parents to home school... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">BS</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Braeden Sorbo</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speaker & Author</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Braeden Sorbo is a speaker and author, even though he’s still in highschool. Staunchly conservative, he is a social media influencer who enjoys public discourse and debate.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Roger Simon</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roger Simon</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Co-founder, Pajamas Media</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roger Simon is an award-winning novelist, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, and journalist who co-founded the online media company PJ Media in 2004.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Academy/Carnation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: How to Message School Choice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Whether you are just learning about how to message school choice or you are a veteran who wants to hear the latest research, this session is for anyone who wants to improve their ability to connect with lawmakers, parents, and the public to advance school choice in their state. National experts from EdChoice, American Federation for Children, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, and State Policy Network will share the latest school choice messaging research. Come with your toughest messaging questions and challenge this group of experts.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Katherine Kellett Bathgate</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Katherine Kellett Bathgate</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Advisor, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Michael Chartier</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael Chartier</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">EdChoice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael Chartier serves as EdChoice’s senior director of state relations.Prior to working at EdChoice, Michael served as the director of intergovernmental affairs for former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, as well as policy director for the Professional Licensing Agency.Michael graduated... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Tommy Schultz</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tommy Schultz</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO, American Federation for Children</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tommy Schultz is the CEO of the American Federation for Children (AFC). The American Federation for Children is the nation’s largest school choice advocacy group dedicated to empowering families, especially lower-income families, with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Christine Patterson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christine Patterson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Communications Officer, Walton Family Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christine is the senior communications officer for the K-12 Education Program. Before joining the foundation, she was a partner for Ed Cities, leading its national communications campaign. She has also been an account director for Larson Communications and worked for Mayor Cory A... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom C</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Professional Development: Continued Discussion with Jay Papasan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of plenary speaker Jay Papasan in this follow-up session. Jay Papasan is the bestselling author of The ONE Thing, and he is the vice president and executive editor at Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jay Papasan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jay Papasan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Author, The ONE Thing</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jay Papasan is a bestselling author that serves as vice president and executive editor at Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. He is also vice president of KellerINK, co-owner of Keller Capital, and co-owner, alongside his wife Wend... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Dow Finsterwald</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Workplace Representation: Alternative Forms for the 21st-Century Worker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hear about alternative options, such as professional associations and new legislative ideas, that will strengthen workers’ ability to exercise their First Amendment rights and continue to have support in the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Chantal Lovell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chantal Lovell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Policy Strategy, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chantal Lovell is State Policy Network’s Director of Policy Strategy. In her role, Chantal works alongside state-based think tanks as they execute issue campaigns and oversees SPN’s workplace freedom efforts.Prior to joining the State Policy Network, Chantal worked as the communications... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Keith Williams</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Keith Williams</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Outreach, Americans for Fair Treatment</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Keith Williams worked 21 years as a Pennsylvania public school English teacher before joining Americans For Fair Treatment as Director of Outreach in May 2018. He earned a degree in English Education at Geneva College, and worked with at-risk students while in school. Keith has been... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Brigette Herbst</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Brigette Herbst</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">NY Field Director, New Choice New York</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Brigette Herbst is the Field Director of New Choice NY. Brigette is born and raised in New York State. Before joining New Choice NY, she worked in the state legislature, as a teacher and a municipal employee. This unique experience offers Brigette an inside perspective on public employee... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Colin Sharkey</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Colin Sharkey</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director, Association of American Educators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Colin Sharkey is the Executive Director of the Association of American Educators and the AAE Foundation. Prior to joining AAE in 2008 Colin worked at The Heritage Foundation in coalition relations. Colin graduated from the University of Notre Dame and resides outside Philadelphia... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for F. Vincent Vernuccio</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">F. Vincent Vernuccio</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Advisor, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom D</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Federal Overreach in Payments: The Fed, Price Controls, and Tech Mandates (Sponsored by Rio Grande Foundation)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Federal intervention in basic everyday activities, such as making a payment, is on the rise. Policymakers at the state and federal levels are considering imposing price controls and technology mandates on the payments industry. The Federal Reserve wants to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to form a duplicative real-time payment network that will compete with the private sector. Furthermore, state governments are considering a mandate on retailers, processors, and banks to remit sales tax automatically—imposing up to $1 billion in regulatory costs.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Learn more about the payments system in the United States and how little-known regulatory interventions at the state and federal levels can increase the rate of the unbanked, reduce consumer welfare, and harm innovation.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Paul Gessing</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul Gessing</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, Rio Grande Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Paul is president of Rio Grande Foundation, New Mexico's only free market think tank. The Foundation's work is focused primarily on reform the State's economy and education systems. Paul has run the Foundation since March of 2006. Before joining the Rio Grande Foundation Paul... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Rob Hunter</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rob Hunter</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Managing Director & Deputy General Counsel, The Clearing House</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mr. Hunter serves as the senior lawyer supporting The Clearing House Payments Company’s CHIPS®, EPN, RTP® and SVPCO Image Exchange networks that clear and settle approximately $2 trillion daily. As principal staff advisor on payments law issues for The Clearing House Association... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Patrick Reynolds</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Patrick Reynolds</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Tax Counsel, Council on State Taxation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Patrick J. Reynolds is a Senior Tax Counsel with the Council On State Taxation (COST), a nonprofit trade association based in Washington, DC. COST was formed in 1969 as an advisory committee to the Council of State Chambers of Commerce and today has an independent membership of... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Frank Salinger</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Frank Salinger</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lawyer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Frank Salinger runs a boutique law practice helping financial services companies and their trade associations unravel federal and state legislative and regulatory knots that impede business. He specializes in legislative and regulatory analysis and political strategy.Before establishing... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Champions</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Workshop: Outclass the Competition: A Business Etiquette Course for Development and Nonprofit Professionals (Pre-Registration Required)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">In today’s fiercely competitive business world, etiquette and protocol intelligence will distinguish you from the crowd. On its own, etiquette savviness may not seem like it will get you far, but it will give you an edge that can make all the difference between you and another person who is just as smart.&nbsp; This workshop will share leadership skills you can implement immediately to help you project confidence and authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This workshop is highly recommended for development professionals, but it is also open to other nonprofit leaders and professionals.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Heather Noyes</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Heather Noyes</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Operations and Development, Maine Heritage Policy Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Heather Noyes is director of operations and development at The Maine Heritage Policy Center in Maine. In her role, she coordinates all operational and development work, and also manages all special events for the public and donors. During her thirteen years with MHPC, Heather has... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 2:15pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Main: Main Ballroom</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Networking Reception: Cocktails and Coalitions (Sponsored by Americans for Prosperity)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join Americans for Prosperity for a networking event with a twist—literally! Meet representatives from AFP’s policy team, government affairs team, and staff from our 35 state chapters. Learn what AFP is working on and how AFP and the Stand Together community can partner with you to help “Greater Your Good,” and enjoy a cocktail or two on us.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Donald Ross Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Networking Reception: Wine, Beer, and Ideas Exchange (Sponsored by Facebook)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join us at Facebook’s corner quadrant in the Connections Lounge for wine, beer and afternoon conversation. Exchange ideas with other attendees and enjoy a selection of wine and Colorado brews.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Networking Break: Refreshments, Coffee, and Connections with Western Governors University (Sponsored by Western Governors University)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join Western Governors University (WGU) and fellow conference attendees in the WGU Quadrant of the Connections Lounge for a refreshing break during the busy day. Expand your network and meet new colleagues and friends. Coffee and snacks are on us!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:15pm - 3:45pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">On-Camera Media Training: Session 2 (Sponsored by Leadership Institute)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Leadership Institute for free media training at SPN’s 27th Annual Meeting! Sign up here to hold your spot in this six-person breakout.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Put into practice what you learned in parts 1 and 2 of the TV Techniques Workshop. During these small-group sessions, you will be coached through a mock interview while receiving personalized critiques and feedback on how to better tailor your message for live and recorded interviews. You will develop your message and delivery techniques, learn best practices for on-camera gestures and facial expressions, and gain confidence in your on-camera ability through hands-on experience. You will also receive video footage from the training to review your mock interview.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">We highly recommend attending one or both of the TV Techniques Workshops to help you prepare for the on-camera sessions.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of District Media Group. An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Cripple Creek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Deploy Strategic Litigation to Further Your Policy Goals (Sponsored by Pacific Legal Foundation)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The tide is turning in the courts. Throughout the judicial system, we are witnessing a resurgence of pro-liberty thought—from the Supreme Court down to district courts. This renaissance of constitutional originalism presents a powerful opportunity to create lasting wins through litigation by establishing precedent that can guide our political system for years to come.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">How can existing think tanks and policy organizations take advantage of this opportunity? This panel of established litigators and policy experts break down how they have secured wins for liberty through integrated, litigation-focused strategies that include research, legislation, outreach, media, and more.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">You’ll receive practical advice on ways to access and leverage the court system towards your goals; incorporate litigation into your policy strategies; and partner with litigators or public interest law firms to advance your policy goals.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Rachel Swaffer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rachel Swaffer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Outreach Director, Pacific Legal Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rachel is the Outreach Director at the Pacific Legal Foundation, where she develops individual relationships, strategic partnerships, and issue-based coalitions that increase the impact of PLF litigation toward a more free, just, and prosperous society. Rachel is a passionate advocate... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for David Guenthner</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">David Guenthner</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Strategist for State Affairs, Mackinac Center for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">14 years in the state think-tank movement, 9th Annual Meeting. OG of the government affairs track. Drinking buddy of The Kramer.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Christina Martin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christina Martin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christina Martin is an attorney at PLF’s Florida office in Palm Beach Gardens. She fights to bring justice to her clients, and set precedents that help protect individuals across the country from government overreach.&nbsp; Christina served as co-counsel and second-chair before... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Drew Zinecker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Drew Zinecker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Communications Director, Montana State Senate Majority</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Serving 35 elected officials, Drew Zinecker works as the Communications Director for the Montana State Senate Majority and the Montana Public Service Commission. Outside the legislative session, he focuses on directly engaging constituents with their elected representative in their... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Louis Stratta</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Healthcare Innovation Waivers: A State Reform to the Affordable Care Act</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">States have an opportunity to fundamentally reform the Affordable Care Act through 1332 Innovation Waivers, which are designed to allow more innovative healthcare solutions and give states a way to grow beyond the ACA’s one-size-fits-all solution. Innovation is key to increasing affordable healthcare and giving Americans access to the physicians of their choice. This roundtable discussion will feature state leaders who are using 1332 innovation waivers to improve competition, lower healthcare costs, and restore state healthcare markets.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Lindsay Killen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lindsay Killen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President for Strategic Outreach and Communications, Mackinac Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Rea Hederman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rea Hederman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director of the Economic Research Center and Vice President of Policy, The Buckeye Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rea S. Hederman Jr. is executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute. In this role, Hederman oversees Buckeye’s research and policy output.&nbsp; A nationally recognized expert in healthcare policy and tax policy, Hederman has... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Kyle Wingfield</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kyle Wingfield</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President and CEO, Georgia Public Policy Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kyle Wingfield is president and CEO of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation. Before joining the Foundation in April 2018, he had a career in journalism that spanned the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal Europe, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. At the Foundation, healthcare... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for David Balat</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">David Balat</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director, Right on Healthcare, Texas Public Policy Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">David Balat is currently the Director of the Right on Healthcare initiative with Texas Public Policy Foundation. He has a broad base of experience throughout the healthcare spectrum with special expertise in healthcare finance. He is a former Congressional Candidate in Texas’2nd... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Bailey/Cheyenne Mountain</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Life in America Through the Eyes of the Poor…and What It Means (Sponsored by Georgia Center for Opportunity)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Persistent welfare dependency can be dehumanizing, robbing people of the opportunity to achieve their potential and keeping them from seizing opportunities. But how do the poor see themselves and their circumstances? How might chronic poverty and unemployment shape one’s perception of the future, free enterprise, and the role of government?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Drawing from extensive interviews of people mired in intergenerational poverty, this session will provide insights into the experiences, perceptions, and attitudes of the poor that can improve messaging and solution development for organizations that champion opportunity, free enterprise, and liberty.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Corey Burres</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Corey Burres</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President of Communications, Georgia Center for Opportunity</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Corey Burres is Vice President of Communications for the Georgia Center for Opportunity. He has worked in the marketing and communication field for a national technology firm and within the SPN network for over 13 years. Much of his work and expertise is around building and bringing... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Randy Hicks</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Randy Hicks</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO & President, Georgia Center for Opportunity</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Randy Hicks is the president and chief executive officer of the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO), an independent, non-partisan organization in Georgia. GCO conducts public policy research and mobilizes community resources with the goal of removing barriers to opportunity to the... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Erin Norman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Erin Norman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Solutions Consultant, Public Policy, Heart + Mind Strategies</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Erin is an expert in public opinion thriving on using market research to help clients solve strategic communications challenges. She is skilled in turning research insights into actionable recommendations. She brings over a decade of experience in qualitative and quantitative market... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Tamra Ryan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tamra Ryan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Women's Bean Project</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tamra Ryan is the CEO of Women's Bean Project, a social enterprise that provides transitional employment, while operating a food manufacturing business, to women attempting to break the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty. Tamra is a former partner and board member for Social... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Academy/Carnation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Occupational Licensing: Failing Consumers, Costing Jobs, and What States Can Do About It</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">State legislators are increasingly noticing the shortcomings of their states’ licensing laws, and reforms have gained momentum in Nebraska, Ohio, and Arizona. Even so, occupational licensing still limits American workers’ job opportunities, as well as innovation and choice for consumers. Licensing covers about 20% of workers—a larger swath of the population than union participants (11%) and minimum-wage recipients (3% of hourly workers). This panel will discuss reform opportunities for states and examine legislative solutions, including sunrise reviews, sunset reviews, recognition-versus-reciprocity agreements, collateral consequences of a criminal record on those aspiring to obtain an occupational license, and other reforms. Attendees will leave this session with an understanding of the true costs of occupational licensing and the solutions that could equip their state to be the next occupational licensing reform leader.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Daniel Greenberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Daniel Greenberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Daniel Greenberg is senior policy advisor at the U.S. Department of Labor. He served two terms as a county legislator and then two terms as a state legislator from 2003-2010 in Arkansas. He was also the president of the Advance Arkansas Institute and senior counsel for the... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Laura Ebke</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Laura Ebke</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Fellow for Job Licensing, Platte Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Dick Carpenter</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dick Carpenter</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Strategic Research, Institute for Justice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dr. Dick Carpenter is a director of Strategic Research at the Institute for Justice and a professor at the University of Colorado. As an experienced researcher, his work has appeared in academic journals, such as Economic Development Quarterly, The Forum, Education and Urban Society... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Lee McGrath</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lee McGrath</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Legislative Counsel, Institute for Justice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lee McGrath is the Managing Attorney of the Institute for Justice’s Minnesota office and serves as IJ’s Senior Legislative Counsel. Lee became IJ’s legislative counsel in 2011 and has been instrumental in lobbying for greater economic liberty and reforms to forfeiture laws in... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Policy Solutions for Local Government</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">It is at the local level—in cities, towns, and counties—that we experience the consequences of policy decisions. Have you ever wondered: What policies or ideas would help my city thrive? Should my state intervene when my city creates a harmful law? How much control do local communities have to determine their fate? Join three state think tank leaders as they discuss a set of governing principles for local government and policy ideas for thriving communities.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Sarah C. Keenan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sarah C. Keenan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Coalitions Manager, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sarah C. Keenan is the Coalitions Manager at State Policy Network. Her role is to find, connect, and empower state-based and national free-market organizations across the country so that SPN can catalyze thriving, durable freedom movements in every state.Additionally, in her role... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Tuttle Twins</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuttle Twins</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">217, Libertas Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The Tuttle Twins series close the gap, helping parents convey the principles of freedom to their kids in a fun way.Each book in this series focuses on a different aspect of the principles of a free society: free markets, competition, individual rights, the non-aggression principle... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Christina Sandefur</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christina Sandefur</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christina Sandefur is Executive Vice President at the Goldwater Institute. She also develops policies and litigates cases advancing healthcare freedom, free enterprise, private property rights, free speech, and taxpayer rights. Christina has won important victories for property... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Ron Shultis</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ron Shultis</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Policy and Research, Beacon Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ron Shultis serves as the Director of Policy and Research for both the Beacon Center and Beacon Impact. As Director, Ron leads and conducts Beacon's in-house research, sets the organization's policy agenda and coordinates research with Beacon's senior fellows. Additionally, Ron... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: The Electoral College: How It Works to Protect Liberty (Sponsored by Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The Electoral College is under attack in the media, in Congress, and in state legislatures. Find out why these are serious threats to federalism, election integrity, and liberty—and how by fighting this fight, we can help legislators and others better understand our constitutional system of states.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Michael Maibach</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael Maibach</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Founder & Director, Center For the Electoral College</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Founder & Director, Center For the Electoral College (currently) -- President & CEO, European-American Business Council (2003-12) -- Vice President, Global Government Affairs, Intel Corporation (1983-2001).&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Trent England</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Trent England</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Trent England is executive vice president at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), where he also directs the Save Our States project and is the David and Ann Brown Distinguished Fellow. He is a contributor to The Heritage Guide to the Constitution and his writing has also... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">TR</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tara Ross</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: The Property Tax Puzzle</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Property taxes: the most loathed tax of all. Big spenders recognize this unpopularity and make loud calls to reduce the property tax by increasing an income tax. How do we reduce or reform painful property taxes without hiking up income taxes? This session will discuss the puzzle of property tax with experts who have faced it in red and blue states.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Lee Schalk</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lee Schalk</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform, ALEC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Ken Girardin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ken Girardin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Analyst, Empire Center for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ken Girardin is an analyst at the Empire Center for Public Policy, which played a key role in the 2011 adoption of New York's property tax cap. Ken co-authored the Center's 2015 analysis that showed the cap had saved New Yorkers close to $8 billion in just four years as school property... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Sarah Curry</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sarah Curry</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Director, Platte Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">I am the Policy Director at the Platte Institute in Omaha, Nebraska. I previously worked in fiscal policy at the John Locke Foundation and also with the North Carolina Legislature. I am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Business Administration in Finance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Regina Egea</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Regina Egea</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, Garden State Initiative</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Regina M. Egea, President of the Garden State Initiative (GSI), has held senior positions in both the private sector and public service.In 2008, Regina concluded a 30-year career as an Officer at AT&T after holding leadership positions with expanding responsibility in Product Management... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jared Walczak</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jared Walczak</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Analyst, Tax Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jared is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation and the lead researcher on the annual State Business Tax Climate Index. He has authored or coauthored tax reform books on Iowa, Louisiana, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. Jared’s work has been cited by The New York... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Champions</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Workshop: Build Your Digital Toolkit (Sponsored by Google)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Learn about how Google and YouTube can help amplify your message and protect your information. The presentation will cover how think tanks can utilize Google Search, Maps, Analytics, and YouTube to establish their online presence and boost engagement with target audiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Andrea Holtermann</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Andrea Holtermann</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">State and Local Outreach, Google</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Andrea Holtermann leads state and local outreach for Google's Civics team in Washington, DC. As a part of the team, she works with civic entities to help them establish their presence and amplify their message across Google and YouTube. Prior to joining Google, Andrea worked for several... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">MG</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Maria Giannopoulos</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Civics Outreach Team, Google</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Maria Giannopoulos is a bubbly political professional who hails from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She now lives in our Nations Capitol working in the conservative digital space. In the past, Maria worked at i360, a political data firm, buying ads on their digital team. She served as the... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Discussion: Succession Planning: Ensure the Long-Term Success of Your Organization (Closed Session for state think tank senior executives and board members)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Whether your state think tank is relatively new or has been around for decades, every organization should have a plan in place to ensure it is able to meet the organization’s leadership needs now and in the future. Have you considered how your organization’s leadership needs may change in the coming years? Are you building a pipeline of leaders who can fill leadership openings as they occur? Have you considered the various scenarios that might lead to a leadership transition? Do you have a plan in place to deal with an unexpected departure?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">These can be daunting questions, but leadership changes are inevitable. Grappling with such questions now, proactively, dramatically lessens the odds that a leadership transition—even an unexpected one—will disrupt or derail the important work of your organization. Join this roundtable discussion and hear from current and former state think tank leaders who have navigated such transitions within their organization. Leave with some practical insights and tools you can take back to your organization to help you begin to develop—or continue to refine—an effective succession plan designed to ensure your organization’s success now and for years to come.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Dr. De Hicks</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dr. De Hicks</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Founder and President, RMC Group of Companies</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dr. De Hicks is the Founder and President of the RMC Group of Companies which includes SCGI, a research firm dedicated to improving performance of high impact, mission-oriented organizations. SCGI’s research, led by Dr. Hicks, has resulted in significant gains in impact and productivity... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Main: Crystal Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Movie Screening: Miss Virginia (Presented by Moving Picture Institute)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">An inspiring feature film based on the true story of Virginia Walden Ford's tireless work to bring educational opportunities to the children of Washington, DC.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Moving Picture Institute as it screens its newly released feature film Miss Virginia. The film stars Emmy® winner Uzo Aduba ("Orange Is the New Black") as a struggling single mother who is losing her fifteen-year-old son to the rough streets of Washington, DC. Unwilling to see him drop out and deal drugs, she places him in a private school. But when she can’t afford tuition, she launches a movement to change the system that is destroying him and thousands like him. Attacked and threatened by those who don’t want change—from corrupt politicians to the local drug lord—Virginia must discover depths of strength she never knew she had. A discussion will follow the screening on how to empower parents to advocate for change in their local communities.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Main: Little Theatre</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chess Tournament: Guided Play or Wednesday Ladder Play</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Book Signing: The Not-So-Great-Society With Authors Lindsey Burke and Jonathan Butcher</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attention education enthusiasts! This is your chance to get your hands on an essential collection for any education reform thought leader, researcher, or advocate: The Not-So-Great Society.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This edited volume features dozens of top scholars in the field of education policy. They re-examine more than 50 years of War on Poverty-era education programs, and they map a comprehensive conservative education policy agenda moving forward. The book contrasts the Great Society approach to education with the civil society alternative, presenting a searing indictment of the failures of the federal government’s involvement in preschool through higher education.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 4:30pm - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Networking: Wine Tasting (Sponsored by Enterprise Holdings)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join Enterprise in the Connections Lounge for a wine tasting—connect with other conference attendees while learning about the future of mobility.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Reception: Beer, Banter, and Ballotpedia (Sponsored by Ballotpedia)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ballotpedia has research and resources to offer you and your organizations. Come learn more about how we can help your team!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Robert Trent Jones Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Reception: Talent Market's 10th Anniversary</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join Talent Market in a toast to talent as it celebrates 10 years serving the free-market nonprofit community. Whether you are a client, a candidate, one of Talent Market’s 500+ placements, or just a friend in liberty, Talent Market looks forward to raising a glass with you during this reception!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Donald Ross Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Reception: American Federation for Children Presents Voices for Choice (Sponsored by American Federation for Children)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Come meet the American Federation for Children Voices for Choice: young men and women who have benefitted from school choice programs across America. Listen to their stories about the life-changing effect of educational options, and learn how they're using those stories to expand educational freedom to more families across the country.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 5:00pm - 6:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Dow Finsterwald</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Whiskey Tasting (Sponsored by Facebook)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join us at Facebook’s corner quadrant for a distilled spirits experience! Don’t miss this chance to taste some of Colorado’s and the country’s best whiskies while connecting with fellow event attendees.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 5:00pm - 7:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thomas A. Roe Award Dinner Reception</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thomas A. Roe Award Dinner</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The annual Thomas A. Roe Award Dinner is a special time to celebrate our Network’s growth and accomplishments. Named after SPN’s founder, the Roe Award pays tribute to those in the state-based liberty movement whose achievements have greatly advanced free-market principles and solutions. This year’s Roe Award will recognize an outstanding Network leader for their leadership, innovation, and accomplishment in public policy.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Robyn will take you on an awe-inspiring journey that will transform the mindset of your team, fuel deep and lasting connections, and build a culture of “We Thinkers.” Robyn’s interactive presentation will help your team members:</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Discover how to build the right team and inspire them to any challenging finish line.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Reverse the win-lose mentality from conquering to collaborating with other winners.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Eliminate a silo mindset and foster a “We Thinking” culture.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Robyn Benincasa is the founder of World Class Teams, an adventure racing world champion, a CNN Hero, and a full-time San Diego firefighter.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Robyn Benincasa</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Robyn Benincasa</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Founder, World Class Teams</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Robyn Benincasa is the founder of World Class Teams, an adventure racing world champion, a CNN Hero, former corporate sales expert and a full-time firefighter who advises organizations on building World Class Teams of their own. One of the highest-rated, female motivational speakers... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 7:00pm - 9:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Plenary Sessions, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall B</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thomas A. Roe Award Post-Dinner Reception</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Wednesday October 30, 2019 9:15pm - 10:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday, October 31</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">6:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5K for Freedom: Runner Check-In</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 6:30am - 6:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: International Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5K for Freedom</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Due to extremely cold temperatures on Thursday morning (October 31), the 5K for Freedom has moved indoors. The new location is Broadmoor Event Center: International Center. We’ll have some great music to keep you inspired, and we still promise a competitive, fun race!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 7:00am - 8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: International Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Registration, Check-In, and Information</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 7:00am - 6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall Foyer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Breakfast: Building Policies to Make Housing Affordable: Working Together at the Federal, State, and Local Levels (Sponsored by Mercatus Center at George Mason University)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">In cities across America, renters and home-buyers face shockingly high prices. Rising home prices in cities with growing populations are not a law of nature. Until the 1970s, regions generally accommodated new residents by allowing new housing construction and maintaining a housing stock affordable to households with a range of incomes. What’s changed and how can policymakers and experts deal with this growing problem? The breakfast is an opportunity to meet three leading voices in the policy community and learn from their research and initiatives, which&nbsp; show how federal, state, and local leaders can reach across the aisle and lead the way to making American housing affordable again.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Chris Myers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chris Myers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of External Relations, Mercatus Center at George Mason University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Will Toor</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Will Toor</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Will Toor is Executive Director of the Colorado Energy Office, where he is helping lead the Polis Administration's clean energy and climate agenda. He is a former mayor of Boulder, Boulder County Commissioner, chair of the Denver Regional Council of Governments and state Air Quality... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Eric Hoplin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Eric Hoplin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Head of External Relations, Wells Fargo</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Eric Hoplin is the Head of External Relations for Wells Fargo & Company.&nbsp; He leads a team that engages stakeholders across the country to help address challenges plaguing our communities and our nation.In this role, Hoplin serves as an ambassador for Wells Fargo, bringing the resources... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Emily Hamilton</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Emily Hamilton</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Emily Hamilton is a Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Her research focuses on urban economics and land-use policy. Hamilton has authored numerous academic articles and policy papers. She is a PhD candidate in economics at George Mason University.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Michael Hendrix</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael Hendrix</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of State and Local Policy, Manhattan Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael Hendrix is director of state and local policy at the Manhattan Institute. Previously, he served as senior director for research and emerging issues at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Hendrix is a frequent public speaker, and his writings have appeared in, among... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 8:00am - 9:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom D</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Breakfast: Environmental Ghost Stories: The Horrors of Government Overreach (Sponsored by PERC)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">From Silent Spring to the Green New Deal, environmental movements hide behind a veil of political romanticism. Join the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) for breakfast to explore the dismal environmental legacy of government overreach and why market approaches are crucial for conservation. Though creative conservation and voluntary exchange, we can move forward to achieve long-standing environmental success.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Holly Fretwell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Holly Fretwell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Outreach, PERC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Holly Fretwell is Director of Outreach and a Research Fellow at PERC where she has focused her research on public lands policy, property rights, and markets for over two decades. She is author of Who is Minding the Federal Estate: Political Management of America’s Public Lands... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Hannah Downey</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hannah Downey</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy and Partnerships Coordinator, PERC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hannah Downey is the policy and partnerships coordinator at PERC, helping to bring the ideas of free market environmentalism to the policy world.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Nick Loris</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Nick Loris</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Deputy Director of the Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Nick an economist, focuses on energy, environmental, and regulatory issues as the Deputy Director of the Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation. Loris studies and writes about energy supplies, energy prices, and other economic effects of environmental... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Brian Isom</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Brian Isom</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Research Manager, Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Brian Isom is a research manager at the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University. His role is heavily focused on collaboration with outside scholars and mentoring the center’s student research fellows. His past research has covered issues relating to the regulation... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 8:00am - 9:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Robert Trent Jones Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Breakfast: Is the End of Cannabis Prohibition in the United States Near? (Sponsored by Altria Client Services)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Cannabis prohibition and the lessons learned have left a distinct impression on America. Skeptical attitudes toward cannabis prohibition in the United States appear to be coming to an end. An October 2018 Gallup poll found that 66 percent of Americans now support legalizing cannabis—another new record in Gallup's trend over nearly half a century.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This panel will explore the many policy questions surrounding the future of cannabis in this country, such as:</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Should prohibition be lifted federally or state-by-state?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;How should states and the federal government regulate the product?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;What are the public safety and public health concerns?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; What is the appropriate taxation system, and should the funds be restricted to specific uses?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;Should social justice reform be part of the discussion?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;What is seen as the best outcome for the country?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">These challenges and opportunities will certainly affect the development of state and federal legislative, regulatory, and fiscal policies moving forward.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Melissa Kuipers Blake</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Melissa Kuipers Blake</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dubbed "The Negotiator" by ColoradoBiz Magazine and a "power lobbyist" by Colorado Politics, Melissa Kuipers Blake is a leading lobbyist and seasoned political strategist with more than 20 years of national political experience at the local, state and federal levels of government... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Grover Norquist</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Grover Norquist</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, Americans for Tax Reform</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Grover Norquist is president of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), a taxpayer advocacy group he founded in 1985 at President Reagan’s request. ATR works to limit the size and cost of government and opposes higher taxes at the federal, state, and local levels and supports tax reform... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Yaël Ossowski</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Yaël Ossowski</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Deputy Director, Consumer Choice Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Yaël Ossowski is an international consumer advocate and writer. He’s currently deputy director for the Consumer Choice Center. Since 2010, he has worked as a journalist and grassroots organizer with activists around the world and was previously Watchdog.org’s Florida Bureau... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Tuttle Twins</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tuttle Twins</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">217, Libertas Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The Tuttle Twins series close the gap, helping parents convey the principles of freedom to their kids in a fun way.Each book in this series focuses on a different aspect of the principles of a free society: free markets, competition, individual rights, the non-aggression principle... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 8:00am - 9:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Dow Finsterwald</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Breakfast: Protect the Marketplace of Ideas with Donor Privacy (Sponsored by People United for Privacy)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Privacy for individuals who support nonprofit organizations is critical for a wide range of public policy debates. How can we more effectively drive conversation about free speech, citizen privacy, and government transparency?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Shelby Emmett</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Shelby Emmett</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Free Speech Initiatives, Stand Together</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Shelby Emmett graduated from James Madison College at Michigan State University (GO GREEN!!) in 2006 with a dual-major in Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy and Social Relations & Policy. Shelby attended the David A. Clarke School of Law in Washington DC.  &nbsp; After law... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Matt Nese</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Matt Nese</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of External Relations, Institute for Free Speech</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Matt re-joined the Institute for Free Speech as the organization’s Director of External Relations in July 2012 after spending time at Stateside Associates, where he gained an extensive knowledge of state legislative processes. In his capacity as Director of External Relations, Matt... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jameson&nbsp; Taylor</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jameson Taylor</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President for Policy, Mississippi Center for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dr. Jameson Taylor is vice president for policy at the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. Over the past 15 years, he has worked on state-level policy issues, with a focus on health care, civil liberties and good governance. He has engineered passage of numerous laws, including... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Ted&nbsp; Trimpa</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ted Trimpa</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Principal and CEO, Trimpa Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ted Trimpa is the Principal and CEO of Trimpa Group LLC, a national political consulting and government relations firm that specializes in progressive public policy advocacy and political strategy. He is considered a key architect of the political infrastructure that facilitated the... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Amy Cooke</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Amy Cooke</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Independence Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Amy Oliver Cooke is the Executive Vice President and Director of the Energy and Environmental Policy Center for the Independence Institute, Colorado’s free market, state-based think tank. She has worked in both policy and operations since 2004.Amy began working in energy policy... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 8:00am - 9:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom B</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Breakfast: Real Forfeiture Reform: Beware of Friendly Prosecutors (Sponsored by Institute for Justice)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Nationwide, state legislators are increasingly becoming aware of the serious abuses of civil forfeiture—where police seize, and prosecutors litigate the transfer of titles to people’s property without convicting or even charging them of any criminal wrongdoing.&nbsp; Just as troubling, they often keep the proceeds to fund their own departments, thus giving them a direct financial incentive to abuse this power.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">In 2015 and 2016, New Mexico, Nebraska, and other states enacted effective reforms to protect citizens in their states. But prosecutors are pushing back. Instead of opposing reform bills, prosecutors are undermining reform efforts by offering watered-down legislation. These “compromise” bills are based on earlier and ineffective reforms that (a) simply put a criminal conviction in front of an existing civil forfeiture process or (b) include numerous exceptions to the conviction prerequisite. They gain traction because of the enormous complexity of seizures and forfeitures and some legislators’ deference to law enforcement.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This panel will discuss the details of the forfeiture process and how some prosecutors may have become too friendly to be trusted.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for John Kramer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">John Kramer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">VP for Communications, Institute for Justice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">For the past 27 years, John has headed up the communications for the Institute for Justice, a nonprofit public interest law firm.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Lee McGrath</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lee McGrath</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Legislative Counsel, Institute for Justice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Lee McGrath is the Managing Attorney of the Institute for Justice’s Minnesota office and serves as IJ’s Senior Legislative Counsel. Lee became IJ’s legislative counsel in 2011 and has been instrumental in lobbying for greater economic liberty and reforms to forfeiture laws in... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Rep. Alan Clemmons</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rep. Alan Clemmons</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">South Carolina House of Representatives</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Alan Clemmons is a nine-term member of the South Carolina House of Representatives serving the district that includes the popular vacation destination, Myrtle Beach. Rep. Clemmons paints with a widely varied political palette: from election security and redistricting to legislative... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Dick Carpenter</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dick Carpenter</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Strategic Research, Institute for Justice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dr. Dick Carpenter is a director of Strategic Research at the Institute for Justice and a professor at the University of Colorado. As an experienced researcher, his work has appeared in academic journals, such as Economic Development Quarterly, The Forum, Education and Urban Society... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 8:00am - 9:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Donald Ross Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Connections Lounge Open</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 8:00am - 10:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hospitality Lounge (Sponsored by Wells Fargo)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Take a break in the Wells Fargo-sponsored Connections Lounge located in Broadmoor Hall A. Meet up with fellow attendees for coffee and refreshments throughout the day (while supplies last). Enjoy great conversation and make new connections!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hospitality Suite (Sponsored by K12)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This hospitality suite is available for those who wish to connect with K12 and fellow attendees to discuss interests in education reform.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Wednesday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: McGrew</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Hospitality Suite (Sponsored by Tax Foundation)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This hospitality suite is available for those who wish to connect with the Tax Foundation and fellow attendees to discuss tax issues.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Delano</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Main Stage: Reaching the American Worker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">It has been over a year since the Supreme Court issued its historic decision in Janus v. AFSCME. Are we reaching the American Worker?</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Keith Williams</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Keith Williams</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Outreach, Americans for Fair Treatment</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Keith Williams worked 21 years as a Pennsylvania public school English teacher before joining Americans For Fair Treatment as Director of Outreach in May 2018. He earned a degree in English Education at Geneva College, and worked with at-risk students while in school. Keith has been... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Mark Janus</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mark Janus</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Fellow, Liberty Justice Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mark Janus is a Senior Fellow at the Liberty Justice Center, where he serves as an advocate and spokesperson for workers’ rights.&nbsp; Mark spent the last 11 years of his career as a child support specialist for the Illinois state government, ensuring that children get all the resources... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Tim&nbsp; Hoefer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tim Hoefer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director, Empire Center for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tim Hoefer is the Executive Director of the Empire Center for Public Policy, his work focuses on transparency, government reform and accountability. He has written several papers on those subjects, testified before local and statewide panels and authored various op-eds. His numerous... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:30am - 10:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Policy Main Stage, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom C & D</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Communications: The Tricks and Treats of Healthcare Messaging</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Without the guidance of market research, messaging can often be like trick or treating: full of surprises! During this session, State Policy Network will share the findings of a new, nationwide market research project designed to better understand how Americans think about healthcare and what will motivate them to support a limited-government approach. This session will cover opinions on healthcare, tactical suggestions for positioning ideas in ways that audiences will understand and support, and tips for responding to opposing messages.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">AS</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Adam Schaeffer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Founder, Evolving Strategies</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Adam Schaeffer is the founder of Evolving Strategies. As a behavioral scientist, he likes to solve human problems – whether it’s getting more people to support a policy or candidate, buy a particular energy drink, or assign negligence in a lawsuit. He’s spent the last twelve... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Development: Tales from the Crypt: Great Donors Never Die! How to Maximize the Lifetime Value of Your Donors</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Predicting and maximizing the lifetime value of donors impacts everything from acquisition decisions to future cashflow. Experts will share how to break down internal silos; retain more donors; and integrate acquisition programs, major gifts, and bequest giving.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Ann Fitzgerald</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ann Fitzgerald</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, A.C. Fitzgerald & Associates</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">AC Fitzgerald partners with nonprofits to build capacity, break through plateaus and fast forward fundraising teams. Our experienced consultants deliver focus, direction and results. Services include fundraising audits, strategic planning, major gift program development, donor and... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for David Bufkin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">David Bufkin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, ClearWord Communications</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dave has been raising money through direct response for more than 30 years as a copy writer, creative director and agency executive. Before founding ClearWord in 2005, he worked for some of the nation’s largest direct response agencies. His clients have included a wide variety... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom C</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Government Affairs: How to Change Policy Without Selling Out</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Keep calm and let your brand drive you on. This session will discuss how to avoid sleezy backroom deals and allow your organization’s identity and mission&nbsp; to drive policy change through issue campaigns in your state.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Mark Cunningham</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mark Cunningham</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President of Communications, Beacon Center of Tennessee</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mark Cunningham serves as the Vice President of Communications and Outreach at the Beacon Center of Tennessee and Beacon Impact. He oversees both the communications, marketing, and outreach arms of both organizations. He also serves as Beacon’s chief spokesman, leads the organization’s... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Emily Wismer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Emily Wismer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Government Affairs and Policy Specialist, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">As SPN’s Government Affairs and Policy Specialist, Emily works directly with state think tanks to develop transformational policy efforts and cultivate high-performing policy leaders at the state level. Emily also serves as a policy advisor to state think tanks in their efforts... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Ron Shultis</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ron Shultis</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Policy and Research, Beacon Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ron Shultis serves as the Director of Policy and Research for both the Beacon Center and Beacon Impact. As Director, Ron leads and conducts Beacon's in-house research, sets the organization's policy agenda and coordinates research with Beacon's senior fellows. Additionally, Ron... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Leadership: Using Heat, Collision, and Elevation for National Impact</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Performance is what matters most for an organization, and performance depends on doing the hard work of developing leaders. It’s a process, not an event, and organizations that spend too much time delivering content and not enough on leadership development will suffer in the performance arena. This session will discuss how leaders can become more influential and improve at communicating vision and managing change. Learn how this “vertical” perspective makes leadership development and content inseparable, accelerating an organization’s influence.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Ren Washington</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ren Washington</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Leadership Solutions Facilitator, Center for Creative Leadership</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ren Washington is a Leadership Solutions Facilitator for the Center for Creative Leadership from the Colorado Springs Campus. As an organizational communication expert, Ren is committed to helping clients address their most challenging and complex issues around organizational change... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Professional Development: Be Proactive, Increase Effectiveness, and Help Others: An Overview of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Natalie Brown is a skilled human capital consultant who recently joined FranklinCovey in a senior consultant role. She is fascinated by the power of personal transformation within herself and those around her. Before coming to FranklinCovey she was a facilitator and executive coach for 15 years after over a decade with Accenture in their Change Management Organization. She has had the opportunity to practice her craft globally and is humbled to have engaged with amazing clients in more than 20 countries. Natalie earned her M.B.A. from The Smith School of Business in Maryland, has coach certification through the Center for Executive Coaching, and is a proud alumna of Hampton University.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Natalie Brown</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Natalie Brown</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">FranklinCovery</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Natalie Brown is a skilled human capital consultant who recently joined FranklinCovey in a senior consultant role. She is fascinated by the power of personal transformation within herself and those around her. Before coming to FranklinCovey she was a facilitator and executive coach... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Champions</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">9:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Be Your Best Self: TV Techniques Workshop – Part 1 (Sponsored by Leadership Institute)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Leadership Institute for free media training at SPN’s 27th Annual Meeting!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-register here. Walk-ins are also welcome.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Learn what it takes to deliver an effective interview. As an expert in your field, you will learn the ropes on how to articulate your message on various media outlets, including television networks like Fox News, CNN, and more. We will cover the ins and outs of live and recorded interviews, and you’ll learn how to develop your message for the media, speak in sound bites, and look like a seasoned professional.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Part 1 will focus on success in different media formats, target answer length, appropriate dress and non-verbal communication, and tactics to stay on message.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of District Media Group. An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 9:30am - 10:45am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Cripple Creek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">10:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Main Stage: State Innovations Driving National Impact</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">States have become the pioneers of policy innovations that are changing the lives of Americans across this country. This series of TED-style talks from four state think tank leaders will highlight four policy innovations making a big impact.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Tarren Bragdon</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tarren Bragdon</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">CEO, Foundation for Government Accountability</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tarren Bragdon is the CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability, which he founded in 2011. FGA’s mission is to change public policy to open up the American Dream to millions of Americans by helping people get that first job or a better job. In eight years, FGA has... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Will Swaim</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Will Swaim</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, California Policy Center</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Will Swaim is president of the California Policy Center, an Orange County-based nonprofit working for the wellbeing of all Californians by advancing personal and economic freedom.    Swaim began his career as a journalist in 1990, working as a reporter, managing editor and ultimately... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Kevin Roberts</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kevin Roberts</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director, Texas Public Policy Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., is Executive Director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He has twenty years of experience as a teacher, professor, headmaster, and college president, and has been involved in a number of education reform initiatives around the country.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Victor Riches</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Victor Riches</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President & CEO, Goldwater Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Victor Riches, Goldwater Institute President & CEO Prior to joining the Institute, Victor served as Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Budget, where he was responsible for the formation and passage of all of the Governor’s major policy objectives... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Policy Main Stage, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom C & D</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Communications: The Craft: Develop Your Communications Strategy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Messaging, media, content creation, social media, online advertising—there is a plethora of tasks that can consume communications professionals’ time and energy. Without a strategy, communications work can feel chaotic, unfocused, and overwhelming. Carrie Conko will discuss how to build a communications strategy that meets your organization’s objectives and focuses your priorities. This session is ideal for communications professionals looking to grow their skills in strategy and leadership and for non-communications professionals who want to better understand or break into the communications field.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Meredith Turney</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meredith Turney</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of Leadership Development & Strategic Communications, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Meredith Turney is the Director of Strategic Communications for State Policy Network’s Leadership Development Initiative. She oversees SPN’s internal and external communications strategy, as well as assists SPN affiliates in developing effective and compelling messaging.&nbsp; Her... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Carrie Conko</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Carrie Conko</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President of Communications, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Carrie Conko is the Vice President of Communications of State Policy Network. State Policy Network is the incubator and connector of the free market, independent, state-focused think tank network. Carrie provides strategic guidance to enhance and promote the State Policy Network... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Development: Secrets to Fundraising in the States</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join a group of Network fundraising leaders as they discuss keys and powerful methods they use daily to unravel the mystery of how to build successful development departments.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Peter Lipsett</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Peter Lipsett</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President, DonorsTrust</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Peter Lipsett is vice president of DonorsTrust, the country’s oldest and largest community foundation serving conservative and libertarian donors. He drives DonorsTrust’s growth through outreach, cultivation, and marketing. He founded the Novus Society, DonorsTrust’s network... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Rachel Hays Roberts</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rachel Hays Roberts</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President for Development and Operations, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Rachel Hays currently serves as Vice President for Development and Operations, joining the staff in 2012. During her tenure at OCPA, Hays has served in all areas of development before being named vice president in the spring of 2019 where she now oversees all of the organization’s... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Sarah Atnipp Partin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sarah Atnipp Partin</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Major Gifts, Texas Public Policy Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sarah is the Director of Major Gifts at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, overseeing the major gifts program and fundraising team. Prior to TPPF, Sarah served as the Corporate Relations Development Officer at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston helping to grow its corporate... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Kimberly Chalek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kimberly Chalek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Platte Institute.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kimberly was an Air Force brat, but is proud to call Nebraska home. Kimberly is a graduate of Bellevue Public Schools, and went on to attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Upon graduation, Kimberly worked in corporate... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Claire Kittle Dixon</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Claire Kittle Dixon</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director, Talent Market</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Claire’s career has focused almost exclusively on talent development. She operated her own headhunting firm in the private sector before realizing she didn’t want to build a life around “making widgets.” She joined the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation where she served... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jeremy Beer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jeremy Beer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Principal Partner, COO & General Counse</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jeremy Beer is the co-founder of and principal partner at American Philanthropic, LLC, which provides strategic consulting and professional services to nonprofit organizations. He is the author of The Philanthropic Revolution: An Alternative History of American Charity and the coauthor... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom C</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Government Affairs: Impact by Design: Best Practices in Policy Research</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Why did you pick the research you are working on? Why did other projects get cut? Even if you can provide some answers to these questions, this session will give you a framework to better structure your decision-making process, to ensure you keep your goal in mind throughout the project's life, and—perhaps most importantly—to know when to cancel work you have put so much time and energy into. Discover key questions that should be asked before a project starts, and learn best practices for research strategy, peer review, policy editing, and other steps that can improve research quality without breaking the research budget.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Christopher Koopman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christopher Koopman</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of Strategy and Research, Center for Growth & Opportunity at Utah State University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christopher Koopman is the Senior Director of Strategy and Research at the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University. He specializes in regulation, competition, and innovation. His research and commentary has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Megan Hansen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Megan Hansen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Research Director, Center for Growth & Opportunity at Utah State University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Megan Hansen is the Research Director at the Center for Growth and Opportunity where she manages the Center’s portfolio of policy-relevant research while ensuring student fellows receive quality mentorship and hands-on research experience. Her current research focuses on the future... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Operations: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities (Sexual Harassment Training)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Natalie Brown</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Natalie Brown</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">FranklinCovery</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Natalie Brown is a skilled human capital consultant who recently joined FranklinCovey in a senior consultant role. She is fascinated by the power of personal transformation within herself and those around her. Before coming to FranklinCovey she was a facilitator and executive coach... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Breakout Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Louis Stratta</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Be Your Best Self: TV Techniques Workshop – Part 2 (Sponsored by Leadership Institute)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Leadership Institute for free media training at SPN’s 27th Annual Meeting!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pre-register here. Walk-ins are also welcome.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">In Part 2, you will learn how to prepare for a successful interview. Gain experience in developing talking points, soundbites, and more. Through short mock interviews, you can practice delivering your talking points and receive feedback from peers and an expert instructor.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of District Media Group. An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Cripple Creek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">11:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Main Stage: A Tale of Two Cities</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">While most cities are drowning in debt and cronyism, Colorado Springs, the host city for this year's SPN Annual Meeting, is known for its fiscally responsible decisions and transparent government at the local level. Next year, SPN’s 28th Annual Meeting will visit a very different city: Chicago, IL. How have both of these cities fared? What decisions have set them apart, for good or ill, and what can we learn from comparing the two? Join Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers and Austin Berg, Director of Content Strategy at Illinois Policy Institute and co-author of the book, The New Chicago Way: Lessons from Other Big Cities, as they discuss the lessons from these two cities.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Christina Sandefur</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christina Sandefur</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Goldwater Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christina Sandefur is Executive Vice President at the Goldwater Institute. She also develops policies and litigates cases advancing healthcare freedom, free enterprise, private property rights, free speech, and taxpayer rights. Christina has won important victories for property... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for John Suthers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">John Suthers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mayor of Colorado Springs, City of Colorado Springs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">John Suthers was re-elected for a second term as Mayor of Colorado Springs in April of 2019. Suthers brings decades of experience in government and management to the City of Colorado Springs. Before being elected Mayor, Suthers served as Attorney General of Colorado from 2005 to... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Austin Berg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Austin Berg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Content Strategy, Illinois Policy Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Austin Berg is the Vice President of Marketing for the Illinois Policy Institute. He and his work have been featured in the Economist, Washington Post and Chicago Tribune. He is the winner of two Peter Lisagor Awards from the Chicago Headline Club for his photojournalism. Austin... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 11:30am - 12:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Policy Main Stage, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom C & D</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">12:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Plenary Session: Presentations of Bob Williams Awards for Outstanding Policy Achievement</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">At this lunch, State Policy Network will present the Bob Williams Awards for Outstanding Policy Achievement to celebrate state think tanks doing exceptional work in four policy categories: Best Issue Campaign, Most Influential Research, Biggest Home State Win, and Biggest Win for Freedom.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Todd Davidson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Todd Davidson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of Strategic Development, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Todd is State Policy Network’s Senior Director of Strategic Development. Todd works directly with state think tanks to develop transformational policy efforts and cultivate high-performing policy leaders at the state level. Todd also serves as a policy advisor to state think tanks... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Plenary Sessions, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall B</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">1:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Networking: Meet the Winners (Coffee and dessert to be served)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">One of the best ways to accelerate your policy work is to find out what strategies did or did not work for your fellow think tanks. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the winners of this year’s Bob Williams Awards for Outstanding Policy Achievement over coffee and dessert. You will have the chance to congratulate them and learn more about how they accomplished their amazing policy results.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 1:30pm - 2:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Movie Screening: Quota: Using Supporter Voices for Effective Storytelling (Sponsored by Pacific Legal Foundation)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pacific Legal Foundation’s documentary short, Quota, investigates a law in Connecticut that pressures world class magnet schools to turn away minority students and leave seats empty. The film features students’ parents who, alongside community activists, make a fierce demand for change. In collaboration with the Connecticut Parents Union, Pacific Legal Foundation is proud to answer the call of these parents, working to restore civil rights and level the educational playing field for black and Hispanic students across the state.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join PLF for a screening of Quota and other short films that amplify community voices through storytelling. Afterward, grab a beer and chat with filmmakers and marketers about how you can put your supporters at the forefront of your outreach strategies without sacrificing message consistency.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Main: Little Theatre</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">On-Camera Media Training: Session 3 (Sponsored by Leadership Institute)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Leadership Institute for free media training at SPN’s 27th Annual Meeting! Sign up here to hold your spot in this six-person breakout.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Put into practice what you learned in parts 1 and 2 of the TV Techniques Workshop. During these small-group sessions, you will be coached through a mock interview while receiving personalized critiques and feedback on how to better tailor your message for live and recorded interviews. You will develop your message and delivery techniques, learn best practices for on-camera gestures and facial expressions, and gain confidence in your on-camera ability through hands-on experience. You will also receive video footage from the training to review your mock interview.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">We highly recommend attending one or both of the TV Techniques Workshops to help you prepare for the on-camera sessions.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of District Media Group. An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Cripple Creek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Blue State Strategies: How to Play Offense and Defense Simultaneously</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This session will explore new and creative ways to advance sound policy ideas and stymie bad ones—even in the most hostile environments.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Kathleen O'Hearn</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kathleen O'Hearn</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of Policy Advancement, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Tim&nbsp; Hoefer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tim Hoefer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director, Empire Center for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Tim Hoefer is the Executive Director of the Empire Center for Public Policy, his work focuses on transparency, government reform and accountability. He has written several papers on those subjects, testified before local and statewide panels and authored various op-eds. His numerous... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Matt Paprocki</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Matt Paprocki</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Illinois Policy Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Matt Paprocki is the executive vice president at the Illinois Policy Institute. In this role, Matt implements the organization’s mission of taking free market principals, turning them into marketable policies and passing them into laws.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Carol Platt Liebau</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Carol Platt Liebau</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, Yankee Institute for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Carol has worked as an attorney, author, political and policy advisor, and media commentator. In addition to practicing law, she has served as legislative assistant to Senator Christopher S. “Kit” Bond of Missouri; as a consultant to the U.S. Senate campaigns of John D. Ashcroft... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Keli’i Akina</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Keli’i Akina</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President and CEO, Grassroots Institute of Hawaii</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Keli’i Akina, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, is a recognized scholar, public policy spokesman and community leader in Hawaii. In 2016, Akina was elected to statewide public office as trustee-at-large for the state Office of Hawaiian... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Academy/Carnation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Fiddling While Our Forests Burn: Forest Management Essentials for Forest Health</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Our country’s public lands are under attack from fire, insects, and disease. Many of these problems can be addressed through policy changes that encourage federal and state cooperation, active stewardship, and local engagement. This session will share best practices and ways state think tanks can effectively engage on this issue to take care of their land.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Ellen Roberts</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ellen Roberts</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Owner, Ellen S. Roberts, LLC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Ellen Roberts has lived on the western slope of Colorado for almost 40 years, beginning as a ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park. Ellen, an attorney, served in the Colorado State House and Senate for a decade and now focuses on forest health and water policy consulting. She currently... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Holly Fretwell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Holly Fretwell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Outreach, PERC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Holly Fretwell is Director of Outreach and a Research Fellow at PERC where she has focused her research on public lands policy, property rights, and markets for over two decades. She is author of Who is Minding the Federal Estate: Political Management of America’s Public Lands... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Greg Walcher</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Greg Walcher</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, National Resources Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Greg Walcher is the author of Smoking Them Out: the Theft of the Environment, and How to Take it Back, writes a weekly newspaper column on natural resources issues, and publishes a blog called “Resources and Reality” with several thousand subscribers. A former secretary of... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jason Hayes</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jason Hayes</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Environmental Policy, Mackinac Center for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jason Hayes is the director of Environmental Policy for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, and an adjunct faculty member at Northwood University. Jason has three decades of energy/environmental policy experience, having worked as a backcountry ranger and a forester in British... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: How to Listen and Build Trust in Your Community</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy experts want to make the world a better place, but they often neglect to gather insight from the communities that their policy recommendations purport to serve. Community engagement is a strategic, proactive part of the policy development process that will empower and improve your organizations’ policy ideas. Join community outreach leaders for a discussion on how you can create buy-in, build relationships, and bring the right people to the table at the outset of policy discussions.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Britt Paul</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Britt Paul</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Donor Engagement, Reason Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Sarah C. Keenan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sarah C. Keenan</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Coalitions Manager, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Sarah C. Keenan is the Coalitions Manager at State Policy Network. Her role is to find, connect, and empower state-based and national free-market organizations across the country so that SPN can catalyze thriving, durable freedom movements in every state.Additionally, in her role... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Taylor Dawson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Taylor Dawson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Outreach and Digital Media, Beacon Center of Tennessee</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Taylor is the Director of Outreach and Digital Media for both the Beacon Center of Tennessee and Beacon Impact. Taylor has spent her career focused on advancing free enterprise and individual liberty. In her outreach role at Beacon, she serves as a liaison to ambassadors, young professionals... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Shari Williams</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Shari Williams</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, Leadership Program of the Rockies</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Shari Williams is the President of the Leadership Program of the Rockies (LPR), serves on the Board of Directors, and has held a leadership role in the organization and its predecessor since 1989. Her expertise and passion is educating and training emerging free market public policy... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Ballroom A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Make Your Mark: How to Stand Up, Stand Out, and Increase Freedom, No Matter Your Experience Level (Sponsored by America's Future Foundation)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">America's Future Foundation (AFF) is committed to supporting the next generation of freedom-advancing leaders through building community and leadership skills both in your city and across the country. During this session, you will learn strategies for building a career that makes a difference. Join AFF's Buckley Award winners, all inspiring and impact-driving leaders within think tanks around the country. They will provide insights and advice on how to build a career you love, rise through the ranks of your organization, and establish your own niche.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Cindy Cerquitella</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Cindy Cerquitella</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Director, America’s Future Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Cindy Cerquitella is executive director at America’s Future Foundation. Cindy has spent her career empowering champions of freedom across the globe by giving them the skills, support, guidance, and community they need to take the ideas of liberty and spread them throughout their... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Austin Berg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Austin Berg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Content Strategy, Illinois Policy Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Austin Berg is the Vice President of Marketing for the Illinois Policy Institute. He and his work have been featured in the Economist, Washington Post and Chicago Tribune. He is the winner of two Peter Lisagor Awards from the Chicago Headline Club for his photojournalism. Austin... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Brooke Fallon</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Brooke Fallon</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Assistant Director of Activism, Institute for Justice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Brooke Fallon is the Assistant Director of Activism at the Institute for Justice. Brooke teaches activists across the country how to fight for their rights to own property and earn an honest living. Through organizing, trainings, coalition building, and public outreach, Brooke helps... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Richard Lorenc</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Richard Lorenc</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Foundation for Economic Education</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Richard N. Lorenc is the Executive Vice President of the Foundation for Economic Education, Inc. (FEE) whose vision is to make the ideas of liberty familiar, credible, and compelling to the rising generation. As FEE’s Executive Vice President, Lorenc serves as chief of staff... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Aaron Rice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Aaron Rice</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director, Mississippi Justice Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Aaron Rice serves as the Director of the Mississippi Justice Institute and is passionate about the vital role the Constitution plays in protecting our most precious freedoms.After the September 11 terrorist attacks, Aaron felt called to serve his country. He joined the Marine Corps... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom B</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Make Your Next School Choice Campaign a Success</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Having a great idea and a good bill introduced is only the first step. Getting a policy across the finish line requires a good strategy, effective tactics, and a thoughtful campaign to educate lawmakers and the public. In 2019, several state think tanks had education policy wins, due in large part to their campaigns. Come hear what they did and spend time brainstorming with them for your own education campaign for next year.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Katherine Kellett Bathgate</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Katherine Kellett Bathgate</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Advisor, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Elyse Marcellino</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Elyse Marcellino</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Education Policy, Empower Mississippi</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Elyse is the Vice President of Empower Mississippi and oversees advocacy efforts and education reform strategy. She has worked in the United States Senate and been a founding teacher at a charter school in Atlanta. She also holds a Master of Education Policy and Management from Harvard... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Justin Owen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Justin Owen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President & CEO, Beacon Center of Tennessee & Beacon Impact</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Justin Owen is the president & chief executive officer of the Beacon Center of Tennessee and its 501(c)(4) advocacy partner, Beacon Impact. He advances the strategic growth and mission of both organizations. He previously served as Beacon’s director of policy and general... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 2</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Operations: Ask the Lawyer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Have questions about permissible nonprofit activities? Bring them all to this open legal Q & A. It is a great time to dispel myths, clear confusion, and close gaps in your knowledge. No limits on the topics—lobbying, elections, compliance, and more are fair game.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for H. Edward DeBee</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">H. Edward DeBee</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Partner, DeBee Clark, PLLC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">H. Edward DeBee is an attorney and certified public accountant who practices regularly in the area of non-profit law and taxation with specific emphasis on organizations engaged in public policy work. Mr. DeBee has a master of the laws degree (LLM, in taxation) from New York... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Louis Stratta</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Reaching the American Worker: One Year Post-Janus Decision</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Since the Janus v. AFSCME decision in 2018, there has been a massive effort to ensure workers know their rights when it comes to union membership. How can we better help American workers know their rights? What are the biggest obstacles they face? Our experts will address these questions.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Chantal Lovell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chantal Lovell</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Policy Strategy, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chantal Lovell is State Policy Network’s Director of Policy Strategy. In her role, Chantal works alongside state-based think tanks as they execute issue campaigns and oversees SPN’s workplace freedom efforts.Prior to joining the State Policy Network, Chantal worked as the communications... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Elisabeth Kines</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Elisabeth Kines</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Yankee Institute for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Upon earning her Journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, Elisabeth put her degree to good use in the publicity department at Atlantic Records in Los Angeles, CA. From there, she learned how to build organizations that would impact culture through positions in operations... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Maxford Nelsen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Maxford Nelsen</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Director of Labor Policy, Freedom Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Maxford Nelsen is the director of labor policy for the Freedom Foundation, where he has worked for six years. He graduated magna cum laude from Whitworth University with a bachelor's degree in political science. A Washington native, he lives in Olympia with his wife and son... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Mike Reitz</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Mike Reitz</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Executive Vice President, Mackinac Center for Public Policy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Michael J. Reitz is executive vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, an independent, nonprofit research and educational institute based in Midland, Michigan. Reitz oversees policy development, communications, fundraising and the Center’s strategic plan. Since joining... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Catrin Wigfall</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Catrin Wigfall</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Policy Fellow, Center of the American Experiment</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Catrin Wigfall is a policy fellow at Center of the American Experiment. She primarily focuses on education research and writing and is the director of the Center's Educated Teachers MN project, an awareness campaign to inform educators of their options and rights regarding union... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom C</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Threats to Free Speech from the Left and the Right: Open Inquiry on College Campuses, and in the Culture</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Debates about political polarization, hate speech, and freedom of speech on college campuses raise legal questions, as well as cultural questions, about the public square. This session will cover policies, tactics, and messaging you need to engage in these debates.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jim Manley</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jim Manley</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jim Manley is an attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation, where he litigates in defense of free speech, economic liberty, and property rights. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Goldwater Institute and a co-author of the Institute’s Campus Free Speech Act, winner of the 2017 Bob Williams... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Casey Mattox</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Casey Mattox</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Fellow for Free Speech and Toleration, Charles Koch Institute</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Casey Mattox is Vice President for Legal and Judicial Strategy for Americans for Prosperity and Senior Fellow for Free Speech and Toleration at the Charles Koch Institute. He is a First Amendment litigator by training and now works to develop strategies and empower legal partners... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Pete Peterson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pete Peterson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Dean, Pepperdine University</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Pete Peterson is the dean of Pepperdine’s School of public policy, and a leading national speaker and writer on issues related to civic participation, and the use of technology to make government more responsive and transparent. He was the first executive director of the Davenport... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Christopher Snapp</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Christopher Snapp</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Institute for Humane Studies</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chris Snapp heads up the Network Relations capability at the Institute for Humane Studies. In his role, Chris works to foster strategic partnerships, bring IHS resources to university based centers and facilitate connections between academics and groups outside of the academy. He... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Divide 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: Win at the Ballot: How to Educate the Public on Ballot Initiatives</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Liberal organizations like the Fairness Project are spending millions of dollars to pass progressive initiatives in more conservative states. Think tanks can educate voters on the harmful consequences of these initiatives before they reach the ballot box. But where should you start? Join campaign and compliance experts for a lively and fun discussion about building an effective campaign team and what it will take to prepare, fight, and win at the ballot box.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Moderators</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Russ Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Russ Walker</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Policy Advisor, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Chuck Warren</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chuck Warren</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Managing Director, September Group LLC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chuck Warren is Managing Director of September Group, LLC, a public affairs, crisis communication and initiative qualification company; Managing Director, Monolith Registry, LLC. Mr. Warren has worked for major law firms, municipalities, and companies as diverse as Ragnar Relay; Overstock.com; Blue Cross Blue Shield; Arches Health Plan, Inc.; Delta Airlines; Dorado Systems; Comcast; Gold Cross Ambulance; Eureka Casino Resort; Casablanca Resort Casino; Republican G... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Roy Lenardson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roy Lenardson</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, Strategic Advocacy</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roy founded Strategic Advocacy, a multi-state public affairs management company that engages in lobbying, grassroots organizing and political campaigns. Prior to that Roy helped start the Maine Heritage Policy Center and also worked for the Maine State Legislature for over 10 years... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jim&nbsp; Bopp</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jim Bopp</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Attorney, The Bopp Law Firm, PC</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The Bopp Law Firm PC provides compliance advice and litigation representation regarding non-profit tax law, campaign finance and election law, religious liberty and pro-life issues. The Bopp Law Firm has was had 14 cases decided on the merits in the US Supreme Court and has won... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Bailey/Cheyenne Mountain</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Workshop: Professional Development: The Key to Winning Hearts and Minds</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">This interactive workshop focuses on two of the most important—and least applied—skills in communications: listening and storytelling. Together these timeless skills work like magic to help you connect with people and transform your relationships. In this workshop, you will learn and apply tangible tactics you can use immediately. You will practice methods that quickly draw people in, make them feel important, and build your brand. It may take a lifetime to become a world-class writer, but you can be an expert listener and storyteller after attending this workshop!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Bob Ewing</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Bob Ewing</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, The Ewing School</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Bob Ewing helps people to grow and connect. He has coached thousands of professionals, activists, and students, empowering them to explain complex ideas in clear, compelling terms. Through individualized trainings and tailored workshops, Bob helps market advocates nationwide and beyond... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 4:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Champions</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Activity: Axes & Allies: Throw an Ax for Freedom (Sponsored by The Zoldak Agency)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">From meeting new people to seeing new sights, SPN’s Annual Meeting always promises to be a place to try something exciting! Colorado Springs is no exception. All attendees are invited to participate in this one-of-a-kind experience: The Axes and Allies tomahawk throw! Just like mountaineers, you can pick up an axe and train your sights on a target in the name of freedom. While you're there, meet our sponsor, The Zoldak Agency, and pick up some mountain swag!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:15pm - 4:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: West Tower Lawn</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Networking Break: Refreshments, Coffee, and Connections with Western Governors University (Sponsored by Western Governors University)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join Western Governors University (WGU) and fellow conference attendees in the WGU Quadrant of the Connections Lounge for a refreshing break during the busy day. Expand your network and meet new colleagues and friends. Coffee and snacks are on us!&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:30pm - 3:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">2:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Networking Reception: Wine, Beer, and Ideas Exchange (Sponsored by Facebook)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join us at Facebook’s corner quadrant in the Connections Lounge for wine, beer and afternoon conversation. Exchange ideas with other attendees and enjoy a selection of wine and Colorado brews.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">On-Camera Media Training: Session 4 (Sponsored by Leadership Institute)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join the Leadership Institute for free media training at SPN’s 27th Annual Meeting! Sign up here to hold your spot in this six-person breakout.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Put into practice what you learned in parts 1 and 2 of the TV Techniques Workshop. During these small-group sessions, you will be coached through a mock interview while receiving personalized critiques and feedback on how to better tailor your message for live and recorded interviews. You will develop your message and delivery techniques, learn best practices for on-camera gestures and facial expressions, and gain confidence in your on-camera ability through hands-on experience. You will also receive video footage from the training to review your mock interview.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">We highly recommend attending one or both of the TV Techniques Workshops to help you prepare for the on-camera sessions.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">President, District Media Group</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Beverly Hallberg is the founder and president of District Media Group. An expert media coach, lecturer, and public speaker with more than 18 years of experience, she has trained Members of Congress, CEOs, policy wonks, reporters, non-profit and movement leaders, and politicos. In... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Cripple Creek</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Reception: Build Community and Engagement with America's Future Foundation (Sponsored by America's Future Foundation)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">During this Halloween-themed meet and greet, you will have the chance to network with fellow young professionals across the country and learn about ways to advance your leadership skills by joining or launching an America's Future Foundation chapter in your city. America's Future Foundation connects freedom-loving professionals in 28 cities, and AFF’s network is growing across the country. Don a costume and enjoy this trick-or-treat-themed networking event.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom B</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Roundtable: 2019 Fundraising Survey Results Revealed</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Are you interested in learning how you can improve your fundraising efforts based on your very own data-driven results? Join us for this afternoon roundtable where we will dive into snacks, sips, and the fundraising survey results! Find out this year’s results of the annual fundraising survey, and learn how the Network and its fundraising has changed over the last few years. The information provided will help you better plan for the future and give you insight into the best practices for state think tank fundraising. We'll have afternoon appetizers and drinks, including a specialty cocktail, sponsored by Davidson & Co.!</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Laura Pallares</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Laura Pallares</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Managing Consultant, American Philanthropic</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Laura is a managing consultant with American Philanthropic, working out of Chestertown, Maryland. She works with clients major-gifts strategy, foundations programs, and general fundraising departmental management and coordination—but most importantly, Laura heads SPN’s annual... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Kristina Mitten Sanders</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kristina Mitten Sanders</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Senior Director of Leadership and Philanthropic Strategy, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Kristina Mitten Sanders joined SPN in April 2011 and is SPN’s Senior Director of Leadership and Philanthropic Strategy. Kristina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in communication studies from the University of Indianapolis, a master’s in philanthropic studies from Indiana University... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Jeremy Beer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jeremy Beer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Principal Partner, COO & General Counse</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Jeremy Beer is the co-founder of and principal partner at American Philanthropic, LLC, which provides strategic consulting and professional services to nonprofit organizations. He is the author of The Philanthropic Revolution: An Alternative History of American Charity and the coauthor... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Roundtables & Workshops, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Dow Finsterwald</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">3:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Whiskey Tasting (Sponsored by Facebook)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join us at Facebook’s corner quadrant for a distilled spirits experience! Don’t miss this chance to taste some of Colorado’s and the country’s best whiskies while connecting with fellow event attendees.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Reception: Litigation Network (Sponsored by American Juris Link)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Celebrate your victories and deliberate over your hardest legal questions while you share a drink with attorneys from some of the 50+ nonprofits litigating for freedom and the rule of law. Catch up with old colleagues, meet new allies, and learn how a new nonprofit network for litigators can offer free services and connect you with other professionals to maximize your impact and efficiency.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Robert Trent Jones Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">4:30pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Networking: Beer Tasting (Sponsored by Enterprise Holdings)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join Enterprise in the Connections Lounge for a local craft brew tasting—connect with other conference attendees while learning about the future of mobility.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; Networking, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">5:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Activity: Halloween Costume Contest Entry</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Please join us at Broadmoor South to enter tonight’s Halloween Costume Contest. We’ll take a picture of you in your costume to share with our judges. Categories for the content are:</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Best State-Themed Costume</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Best Staff-Wide Costume</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Funniest Costume</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Scariest Costume</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Best Overall Costume</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Winners will be announced at State Night at Phantom Canyon Brewery. Be advised that buses will not leave for the venue until 6:30 p.m.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 5:00pm - 6:45pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">6:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Departure for State Night</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 6:15pm - 7:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor South Building</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">State Night: Halloween in Downtown Colorado Springs</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Join us at Phantom Canyon Brewing Company for a night of Halloween-themed festivities. Located in downtown Colorado Springs, the Phantom Canyon Brewing Company’s local brews and food are award-winning. Bring your competitive spirit for the Halloween costume competition, as well as trivia, billiards, darts, and shuffle board. Or, enjoy a night of networking at the fire pits on the outside patio. And don't miss out on the graffiti photo booth sponsored by Coalition Against Socialized Medicine (CASM).</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">If you would like to participate in the Billiards Tournament, advance registration is required. There are 32 spots available. Please sign up here.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Please arrive at the Billiards Hall at Phantom Canyon Brewery (2nd floor) at 7:00 p.m. for the start of the tournament. Those who arrive late may forfeit the chance to play.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Additional Details</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">6:45p.m. Doors open. Make sure you have your ID and badge to access the venue and partake in adult beverages.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:00p.m-7:30p.m. Brewery Tour led by Phantom Canyon's Head Brewer. Groups of 20-25, tours lasting 30 minutes. Meet at the Host Stand on the 1st floor prior to the start time to join the tour.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:00p.m-9:00p.m. Billiards Tournament. Single Elimination Game. 18 players start first round, as eliminations occur, new players will enter tournament. Gift card awarded to winner. See rules.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:15p.m-8:15p.m. Trivia contest starts on 1st floor, hosted by Geeks Who Drink. Teams of 8-10. When you pick your table, you pick your team. Additional drink tickets will be awarded to the winning teams.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:15p.m-8:15p.m. Chess Championship Playoff begins in the Sun Room on the 1st floor. Additional chess boards will be available and open for play.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:30p.m-8:00p.m. Brewery Tour led by Phantom Canyon's Head Brewer. Groups of 20-25, tours lasting 30 minutes. Meet at the Host Stand on the 1st floor prior to the start time to join the tour.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00p.m-8:30p.m. Brewery Tour led by Phantom Canyon's Head Brewer. Groups of 20-25, tours lasting 30 minutes. Meet at the Host Stand on the 1st floor prior to the start time to join the tour.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:30p.m-9:00p.m. Costume Contest Awards on the 3rd floor. Top entries and winners in each category will be announced. Head to the 3rd floor to see the top costumes of the night.&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">There will be an interactive graffiti photo booth along with darts, corn hole, and an outdoor cigar lounge to ensure there is a fun activity for all!&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Phantom Canyon Brewing Company 2 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Thursday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Chess Tournament: Championship</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Thursday October 31, 2019 7:15pm - 8:15pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Phantom Brewing Canyon</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Friday, November 1</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">7:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Registration, Check-In, and Information</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Friday November 1, 2019 7:00am - 10:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall Foyer</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Exhibitor Check-Out</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Friday November 1, 2019 8:00am - 11:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Event Center: Broadmoor Hall A</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:00am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8th Annual State Litigation Strategy Session (Closed Session)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The Litigation Strategy Session is geared toward state-based think tanks that are looking to start litigation centers, as well as litigation directors and attorneys who currently run litigation centers. This session offers a unique opportunity for organizations to coordinate and develop strategic plans and to share lawsuits as case studies and successful models that can be replicated in other states. For groups interested in starting their own litigation centers, this session will also provide a blueprint and organizational information for developing litigation centers at state-based think tanks.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Friday November 1, 2019 8:00am - 2:00pm MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp; General, Friday</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Area Broadmoor Golf Club: Donald Ross Room</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">8:30am MDT</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Generation Liberty Fellows: Closing Session and Breakfast Keynote: Create Your Impact (Invitation Only)</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">The liberty movement is an entrepreneurial movement, and leaders within it should focus on being entrepreneurial in their own lives, too. What kind of impact do you want to have? Is it possible to succeed on your own terms while advancing the goals we believe in? Brown will lead a discussion on how to clarify your personal priorities and vision. Find the opportunities that best match your talents and interests and where your talents can be best put to use in this movement. Learn how to apply these entrepreneurial lessons to craft and achieve your personal and professional goals.</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Speakers</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">avatar for Teresa Brown</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Teresa Brown</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Vice President of Leadership Development, State Policy Network</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">Teresa Brown is State Policy Network’s Vice President of Leadership Development. Teresa leads SPN’s Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) team, which provides state-based institutions with the practical guidance and support required to execute their missions, including knowledge... Read More →</font></div><div><font size="4" face="Times New Roman">
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