Join CSG leaders as we kick-off the 75th anniversary celebration with a Kentucky-style welcome in the heart of horse farm country.
Discover the flavors of Kentucky’s southern inspired cuisine, enjoy the sounds of great music and visit with fellow members and guests while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the Bluegrass.
8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Reception
Friday, May 30, 2008
7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Registration
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
General Attendee Breakfast
8 – 11:30 a.m.
NEMA Strategic Planning Meeting
8 – 9:30 a.m.
21st Century Foundation – Breakfast (invitation only)
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) Executive Committee Meeting
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) Executive Committee Meeting
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Cybersafety CLE Workshop
Note: this workshop is pending CLE accreditation in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Forms and handouts for accreditation in other states will be available at the session.
8:30 – 10:15 a.m.
- Workshop: State Policy Challenges as More Seniors Live Longer
- International Committee
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Joint Regional Legislative Service Agency/Research Directors Meeting
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NASPE Executive Committee Meeting
10 a.m. – Noon
Strategic Planning Committee
10:30 a.m. – Noon
12:30 – 2 p.m.
CSG 75th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon
Honoring CSG’s past presidents and chairs
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Plenary I – The Art of Transformation
Newt Gingrich
6:30 – 10 p.m.
Kentucky Night at Keeneland
Come experience a fun-filled evening at the world-renowned historical Keeneland Race Course. Built in the 1930s, this National Historic Landmark is one the most beautiful thoroughbred tracks in the world. Our Commonwealth of Kentucky hosts have planned a very special evening filled with music and food. You can also enjoy the historic grounds, including the picturesque paddock area with its giant sycamore tree made famous in the movie Dreamer.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Registration
7 – 8:30 a.m.
General Attendee Breakfast
8 – 10 a.m.
Intergovernmental Affairs Committee (IGA)
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) Executive Committee Meeting
8:30 – 10 a.m.
Multi-state Policy Cooperation and Interstate Compacts (Interbranch Working Group)
9 – 11:30 a.m.
SLC Legislative Service Agency Directors Business Breakfast
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Plenary II – Balance of Power: Federalism in Flux
In an era where partnerships are increasingly essential to success in a wide range of business, governmental and societal endeavors, why is our state/federal partnership in such a state of disarray and disrepair? CSG invites its’ former governor presidents currently serving in the Bush Cabinet and on Capitol Hill to address the state of our federal system. Moderated by a nationally acclaimed journalist, former CSG leaders and strong state advocates discuss the state/federal partnership from their current national perspectives. Where are we in this critical balance issue, and what changes can/should we jointly seek moving forward?
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Address
Speaker: Michael Beschloss
Guardian of Federalism Award
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Plenary III - State Perspectives on Presidential Election Reform
Speaker: Larry Sabato
There have been dramatic changes in, and growing controversies with, presidential election processes in recent years. Yet to fully unfold, but lurking on the near horizon is the latest and perhaps most powerful presidential selection trend called “front-loading.” With several of the nations most populous states moving their primary dates from mid to late Spring into February 2008, presidential candidate selection dynamics promise to be substantially altered. CSG invites state leaders from diverse geographic and political backgrounds including Secretaries of State to discuss these growing controversies and their consequences on potential reforms in anticipation of the next presidential election cycle.
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Toll Fellows Leadership Institute (invitation only)
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