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2012 RACSS Professional Development Seminar

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MadisonOctober 10-12, 2012  ♦  Madison, Wisconsin

This Fall, RACSS is joining with NCSL six staff sections to present "SuperPDS 2012", a joint meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. Each of the staff sections will hold its regular professional development seminar during SuperPDS week. All of the staff sections will get together for a plenary session, a luncheon, and a reception at the capitol. In addition, staff sections that have parallel interests will hold joint sessions, where appropriate.

RACSS members will hone their skills in sessions that include writing bill analyses, creating effective PowerPoints, editing for clear meaning, sharpening thinking skills, strategic planning for legislative staff agencies, confidentiality of legislative documents, hyper-connectedness, lessons learned from extraordinary legislative events, and dealing with the press. 

 

REGISTRATION

Registration fees are:

  • Legislative staff: $350 early bird (by Sept. 14, 2012)
  • Legislative staff: $375 regular (after Sept. 14, 2012) 
  • Spouse/guest: $150
  • All others: $450

There are three ways to register:

Registration online requires a credit card for everyone except legislators and legislative staff. Confirmations will be sent by e-mail, and meeting materials will be mailed.


If you are unable to meet the Sept. 27 registration deadline, please register onsite at the Madison Concourse Hotel.

Spouse/Guest Registration. The $150 guest fee includes admission to all scheduled meal functions and social events.

Cancellations received in the NCSL Denver office by Oct. 9, 2012 will be refunded minus a $50 processing fee. Cancellations must be made in writing and faxed to 303.364.7811. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations cancelled after the conference begins.

Confirmations will be emailed if an email address is provided with your registration. Letter confirmations will be mailed upon request.

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

Each attendee is responsible for making his or her hotel and travel arrangements. Reservations must be held by one night's room deposit (major credit card guarantee is acceptable).
 

The room block at the Madison Concourse is sold out.

  • Madison Concourse Hotel
    1 West Dayton Street
    Madison, Wisconsin 53703
    Tel: 800.356.8293 or 608.257.6000 
    Website: http://concoursehotel.com/
     

We have booked an additional block of rooms at the Sheraton Madison, which is three miles from the Capitol.  Here is the information:

  • Rate: $119/night (plus tax)
  • You can make reservations by calling them directly at 608-251-2300 and referencing the “NCSL Conference.” 
  • Book online directly. 
  • Cut-off date: Monday, Sept. 17
  • Transportation will be provided between the Concourse/Capitol and the Sheraton.

Should you want to be closer to downtown, please try some of these other nearby hotels:

The Edgewater Hotel (3 blocks to Captiol)
(608) 256-9071
 
Hyatt Place Madison/Downtown (1.5 blocks to Capitol)
(608) 257-2700
 
Best Western Plus Inn On The Park (across from Capitol)
(800) 780-7234
 
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace (3 blocks to Capitol)
(608) 255-5100
 
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Madison (4 blocks to Capitol)
(608) 251-5511
 

 

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Madison is served by the Dane County Regional Airport.
http://www.msnairport.com/

To make flight reservations using NCSL's travel agency, call Christopherson Travel at:

  • 800.825.3283 (7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MDT).
  • 303.694.4344
     

Ground Transportation
The Madison Concourse Hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle.  Use the courtesy phones to call for the shuttle.  Cabs are also available; fares are approximately $15 one way.

Special Needs
To ensure full participation and accessibility for all meeting attendees, please notify Stacy Householder at 303.364.7700, ext. 1352, of any special accommodations you may require.

City Information
Visit the Madison Visitor Bureau's website for more information about Madison area events and attractions. http://www.visitmadison.com/

 

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