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American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries
ASLCS Professional Development Seminar

Most legislative clerks, secretaries and their staffs work in a unique environment for which little formal training is available. The American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries (ASLCS) responds to the training needs that most states face by offering a seminar emphasizing the development of professional skills. The purposes of the ASLCS Professional Development Seminar is to improve the administrative and parliamentary effectiveness of state legislatures, to develop procedures to enhance lawmaking, and to provide a forum where legislative staff can meet and learn from their counterparts in other states.

Generations at Work - Amy Whitten, J.D., The Whitten Group, P.A., Mississippi, http://www.thewhittengroup.com

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution - L. Randolph Lowry, J.D., Director, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and Professor of Law, Pepperdine University, California, http://law.pepperdine.edu/fac_staff/bios/lowry.jsp

Facing the Fire: Managing Anger at Work- Devon Hansen, Ohio,
http://devonhansen.tripod.com/speaking, http://www.heartpeopleproduction.com

For the most current version of the agenda, please click here.

Registration fees for the ASLCS Professional Development Seminar are:

Online registration is now available.

Please make your airline and rental car reservations through Andavo Travel, NCSL's official travel headquarters. Andavo Travel also maintains a 24-hour, toll-free line for changes and emergencies. Call toll free (800) 825-3283, ext. 2 (7:00 am to 6:00 pm MDT). In Colorado or outside the continental U.S., call (303) 694-4344, ext. 2. Airline reservations should be make at least 14 days in advance.

Hotel Reservations and Transportation

A block of rooms has been reserved at the DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort, 5401 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Please arrange your hotel accommodations by phone, (480) 947-5400. Please indicate that you are attending the ASLCS/NCSL Seminar to receive a room rate of $129.00 (plus tax). The hotel cut-off date to guarantee the room rate is August 15, 2003. Housing is the responsibility of the meeting participant.

Hotel reservations must be held by one night's room deposit (credit card guarantee is acceptable). NCSL cannot be responsible for guarantees.

The DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort is only twelve miles or about 20 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport. The hotel does not provide a shuttle service to and from the airport; alternatives are as follows:

Super Shuttle $10.00-$14.00 per person (602) 244-9000

Transtyle, Inc. $25.00 (up to four people) (480) 948-6131 or airport phone bank

Taxi $25.00

For more information about the accommodations and amenities, go to www.paradisevalley.doubletree.com

The DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort is located just 11/2 miles from Old Town Scottsdale. This area has many of the cities top restaurants and nightclubs. In addition to the restaurants and nightly entertainment, the two-mile long strip showcases many shops unique to Arizona. Scenic hikes on the trails of Camelback Mountain are just down the street from the hotel and championship golf is nearby. Fall temperatures usually average between 90o - 100o during the day, 70o - 75o in the evening. For more information about Scottsdale, go to http://www.scottsdalecvb.com

In order to ensure full participation and accessibility for all meeting attendees, please notify Peg Coniglio in the NCSL meetings department at (303)364-7700, ext. 1372 of any special accommodations you may require.

Seminar information: Contact Joan Barilla at joan.barilla@ncsl.org or (303)364-7700, ext. 1349

Hotel information: Contact Peg Coniglio at peg.coniglio@ncsl.org or (303)364-7700, ext. 1372