8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. »

Registration/Information Desk Open

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. »

Health Policy Academy (invitation only)
For more information, please contact Debra Miller, CSG Director of Health Policy

3:30 – 5 p.m. »

Associates Advisory Committee

7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. »

Registration/Information Desk Open

8 – 11:30 a.m. » 

Fiscal Chairs Retreat (invitation only)

9 – 11:30 a.m. » 

Committee on Suggested State Legislation Part I

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.»

Lunch

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. »

General Session (open to all conference attendees)
The Moment of Truth: Confronting Issues in America >>

Presented by the Henry Toll Fellows Program

1:30 – 2 p.m. »

Book signings with Alan Simpson and Anthony DePalma

2 – 3:30 p.m. »

General Session: Biography of the New American Continent

Keynote: Anthony DePalma >>

North American Summit Opening Session
Presentation of the Western Innovations Award Winners

3:30 – 5 p.m. »

Breakout Sessions:

Global Competitiveness: How Do We Create a College-Going Culture? >>

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally >>

Sponsored by: CSG International Committee

Looking for Medicaid Relief in All the Right Places >>

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. »

Japan Local Government Center Reception (invitation only)

7 – 9 p.m. »

Mexico Night

Sponsored by the Mexican Embassy

7 a.m. – 7 p.m. »

Registration/Information Desk Open

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. »

Breakfast Buffet Open

8:45 – 10 a.m. »

General Session

Governing in North America:  Strengthening Global Relations through Intergovernmental Engagement >>

Presentation of the Midwestern Innovations Award Winners

9:30 – 10 a.m. »   

Break

10 – 11:30 a.m. »

Breakout Sessions:

If You Build it, Will They Come? A North American Perspective on Electrical Transmission Line Siting >>

Lessons Learned from Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami >>

Sponsored by: National Emergency Management Association (NEMA)

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.»

Lunch

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. »

General Session

Neighbors, Friends & Allies: North American Cooperation
and the Roles of States >>

Presentation of the Southern Innovations Award Winners

1:30 – 6 p.m. »

Border Tour

More info coming soon!

1:30 – 2 p.m. »

Social Media Boot Camp: Facebook 101

1:30 – 2 p.m. »

Expo Hall Grand Opening & Dessert Honoring Deputy Speaker Bob

Godfrey, 2011 CSG Chair

1:30 – 5:30 p.m. »

Expo Hall Open

2 – 3:30 p.m. »

Breakouts Sessions:

Maximizing Oil Partnerships in North America >>

Managing Western Water in Evolving Climate Conditions >>

2 – 3:30 p.m »

National Conference Committee (formerly titled Annual Meeting Committee)

2 – 3:30 p.m »

Investment Subcommittee

2 – 6 p.m »

Increasing Economic Opportunity and Civic Engagement by Educating Students to Succeed in a Changing World

3:30 – 4 p.m »

Break

3:30 – 4 p.m »

Social Media Boot Camp: Facebook 201

4 – 5 p.m. »

Reception Honoring the 2011 Toll Fellow Class (open to all conference attendees)
Expo Hall

4 – 5:30 p.m. »

21st Century Foundation (invitation only)

7 – 9 p.m. »

Canada Night

Sponsored by the Government of Canada

9 p.m. »

State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) Late Night Event

More information coming soon!

7 a.m. – 7 p.m. »  

Registration/Information Desk Open

7:30 a.m. »   

Breakfast Buffet Opens

8 – 9:30 a.m. » 

Task Force Working Breakfasts  

CSG’s Policy Task Force meetings will resume in Bellevue with dedicated business sessions in four key policy areas: Energy & Environment, Education, Health and Transportation. During these business sessions, members will consider proposed policy resolutions; learn about new policy initiatives underway across the broader CSG organization; discuss pressing issues and potential solutions in their states; and weigh in on Suggested State Legislation. All attendees are welcome to attend these breakfast sessions and participate in the vibrant discussions.

Task Forces Meeting:

Education
Energy & Environment

Health

Transportation

If you have any questions about your committee memberships, please call (800) 800-1910 or email membership@csg.org and a CSG staff member will assist you.

8 – 9:30 a.m. »   

Spouse & Guest Breakfast

9:30 – 10 a..m »

Break

9:30 – 10 a.m. »   

Social Media Boot Camp: Twitter 101

9:30 – Noon »    

Expo Hall Open

10 – 11:30 a.m. »

Breakout Sessions:

Jobs & Commerce:  Revitalizing the North American Economy >>

Future of North American Infrastructure >>

Tapping the Future of American Oil & Gas >>

11:30 a.m –12:15 p.m.» 

Lunch

12:15 – 1:30 p.m. »

General Session

Beyond NAFTA: Protecting Legitimate Trade & Travel

Presentation of the Eastern Innovations Award Winners

1:30 – 2 p.m. »

Dessert Honoring Governor Brian Schweitzer, 2011 CSG President
Expo Hall

1:30 – 2 p.m »

Social Media Boot Camp: Twitter 201

1:30 – 5:30 p.m. »

Expo Hall Open

2 – 4 p.m. »

CSG Intergovernmental Affairs Committee >>

Presentation: North American Cooperation in Public Safety & Law Enforcement (all attendees welcome) >>

Committee business will take place at the conclusion of the session

2 – 4 p.m.  »

Finance Committee

3 – 5 p.m. »

Midwestern Legislative Conference Executive Committee Meeting

4 – 5:30 p.m. »

Committee on Suggested State Legislation Part II

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Special Receptions

CSG East Reception
CSG Midwest Reception

CSG South Reception
CSG West Reception

7 – 11 p.m. »

Seattle Night

(Hotel will be providing transportaton to downtown Seattle.)

7 – 10:30 a.m. »

Registration/Information Desk Open

7:30 a.m. »

Buffet Breakfast Opens

8 – 10:30 a.m. »

All Attendee Breakfast & Executive Committee/Governing Board Meeting