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Executive Summit: Leadership and Government Affairs
DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee
101 S Adams St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
Category: Retreats

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee
101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee

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Executive Summit: Leadership & Government Affairs

 6 Hours CAE

Join us for a full day or half day training and improve your leadership skills and/or government affairs knowledge. Register Now

Morning Session: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Leading Yourself and Your Team: 11 Building Blocks Every Leader Needs
Speaker: Velma Knowles

As a Leader you have a dual role; you must lead yourself and lead your teams.  There are 11 building blocks that can help you level-up your leadership in your business and everyday life.  Interactive leadership coach Velma Knowles will help you improve your leadership skills as well as those of your team. Understand what it means to be a true leader, what skills are necessary for successful leadership and how to best communicate and connect with others.

Velma Knowles, CEO (Chief Encouraging Officer) of Leaders Pathway, brings actionable ideas and passionate energy for a renewed sense of inspiration regarding business solutions, leadership and communication skills, or changing environments.

Networking Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Included for all full-day or half-day participants

 

Afternoon Government Affairs Micro-Sessions – 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

What's Going on in the Florida House and Senate & an Overview of the 2018 Session

Rep. Halsey Beshears, Confirmed; Rep. Loranne Ausley and Senator Bill Montford Invited

 

PACs: What you Need to Know that You Don’t Already Know 
Speaker: Noreen Fenner, PAC Financial Management

Political Action Committee (PAC) expert Noreen Fenner shares her knowledge on the advantages and common pitfalls of association PACs, soft money vs hard money donations and the future of political committees.

Noreen A. Fenner, President/Owner of PAC Financial Management - Noreen has more than 30 years of experience working with the Florida Elections Code in the campaign finance reporting and election compliance arenas. This vast experience gives Noreen insight to the roles and complexities of campaigns and political committees.   

 

Effectively Getting Your Message Across to Legislators and the Public – Panel Discussion

Panelists: Sarah Bascom, President, Bascom Communications & ConsultingChristina Johnson, President, On 3 Public RelationsJon Peck, VP of Messaging, Sachs Media Group

No matter what issue you're advocating for or against, if you can't effectively convey your position to your members, the public, or the legislature, you're not likely to gain the ground support you need. Our panel of communications and lobbying experts can help any size organization better communicate your message and successfully advocate for your stakeholders.

 

Ins, Outs, and Whys of Capitol Days
Speaker: Drew Preston, Preston Public Affairs

Leading a delegation of members to effectively advocate on your organization’s issues takes more than an itinerary and talking points. Discover how to best activate your membership, engage with elected officials, and advance your association’s legislative agenda.

Drew Preston is president of Preston Public Affairs, a government affairs and association management consultancy assisting clients in Washington, DC and Tallahassee. Previously, Drew served as Vice President and Chief of Staff of the Florida Chamber of Commerce where he oversaw strategic initiatives, managed multi-stakeholder groups, and led special projects.

 

What Do Legislators Want to Hear – Tips from a Legislator on the Best way to Communicate

Rep. Halsey Beshears, Confirmed; Rep. Loranne Ausley and Senator Bill Montford Invited

 

Registration Information

Registration Fees - all registration options include lunch
FSAE Members: $65 Half Day (Morning or Afternoon) or $105 Whole Day before April 4
Non-Members: $85 Half Day (Morning or Afternoon) or $125 Whole Day before April 4

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests made in writing by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 will receive a full refund minus a $20 administrative fee. Cancellations made after April 4 WILL NOT receive a refund. There will be no refunds for “no shows.”

Hotel Rooms: A limited number of rooms are available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee for the discounted rate of $125.
To make a reservation, please call (850) 224-5000 and reference FSAE.

 

Questions? If you have any questions about this event, please call 850.222.7994 or email [email protected].​

 

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Associate Members Make it Happen… 
Affordable fees are possible because of our Associates’ generosity and investment in FSAE.

 

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This program(s) meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer which qualifies for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation, and we will maintain records of your participation in accord with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Approved Provider program, please visitwww.whatiscae.org.

As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for credit toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.

Note: This program is not endorsed, accredited, or affiliated with ASAE or the CAE program. Applicants may use any program that meets eligibility requirements in the specific timeframe towards the exam application or renewal. There are no specific individual courses required as part of the applications – selection of eligible education is up to the applicant based on his/her needs.