National Association of Legislative Information Technology

2000 Professional Development Seminar
Taking Advantage of 21st Century Technology . . . or Not

October 11-14, 2000
Omni Richmond Hotel
Richmond, Virginia

NALIT Professional Development Seminar

Pre-conference Training Seminars
Detailed Agenda
Agenda-at-a-Glance
Optional Tour
Registration Information
Online Registration
Travel Information
Hotel Information
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The theme of this year’s seminar, Taking Advantage of 21st Century Technology . . . or Not, emphasizes the dilemmas facing many information technology professionals today—balancing the benefits of staying with effective, stable systems familiar to users with the need to keep up with the "latest and greatest" in new technologies. This seminar will help legislative information technology staff evaluate what works, what doesn’t, and how to find the most cost-effective way to meet the needs of legislatures.

This year’s seminar again offers two tracks: one for technical specialists and one for managers and others interested in policy and management issues related to legislative information technology. Participants are welcome to attend the sessions that interest them in either track. Speakers for the seminar combine the knowledge of industry experts and the experience and expertise of legislative information technology staff.

Also integral to the seminar is the opportunity to exchange experiences with other legislative information technology staff in focus group sessions called "Lessons Learned." These sessions give participants the opportunity to share information with colleagues about successes—and failures—in information technology projects.

Two features are new to this year’s seminar—two specialized pre-conference training seminars on Wednesday, October 11, and an optional tour of historic Williamsburg, Virginia, on Saturday, October 14.

Please join us for what promises to be a stimulating learning experience and a unique opportunity to meet with colleagues from other states.

SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING SEMINARS

Two specialized pre-conference training sessions will be offered on Wednesday, October 11, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Both sessions will be held at the Virginia State Capitol and include lunch. A separate registration fee is required.

Windows 2000 Implementation and Migration
Windows 2000 looms large for many legislative IT staffs. It is a major upgrade of NT with many desirable new features; however, with those come some significant challenges to a successful implementation. This session will examine how to avoid some of the pitfalls and get over some of the hurdles in the migration to Windows 2000.

Developing a Security Impact Analysis
Legislative information technology directors and managers are responsible for ensuring that their systems are secure and their websites protected from hackers. This management seminar offers comprehensive security training—from the development of a security impact analysis to implementing and maintaining a security plan.

PRELIMINARY AGENDA
NALIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
Taking Advantage of 21^st Century Technology . . . or Not
Richmond, Virginia October 11-14, 2000
(Detailed Agenda Here)

	Wednesday October 11	Thursday October 12	Friday October 13	Saturday October 14
7:30 am	Registration for Pre-Conference Training	Registration	Registration	Registration
8:30-10:30 am	Pre-Conference Training Seminar Mgmt. Track Developing a Security Impact Analysis	NALIT Seminar Opening Session Roundtable We’ve Done It–Here’s What Worked and What Failed: Lessons Learned	General Session A Fresh Look at the Paperless Office/Chamber: Implementing Streamlined Systems and Gaining User Acceptance	Closing Session Conflict Resolution and Performance Management
10:30 am-12 pm	Technical Track Windows 2000 Migration	Mgmt. Track Policies Revisited–Email, Internet Use, Equipment Use, Monitoring Technical Track Subscription Services	Mgmt. Track How Paperless Offices Impact Governing Rules of a Legislative Body Technical Track Creating Effective Electronic Documents–Migrating Traditional Legislative Documents to New Systems/the Web	Optional Tour *Historic Williamsburg*
12-1:15 pm	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1:30-3:00 pm	Mgmt. Track Technical Implementation of a Security Plan–Tools to Use, Best Practices *Technical Track* Windows 2000 Migration	Mgmt. Track Writing a Good Contract and Managing It Through Completion Technical Track Internet/Intranet Design	Mgmt. Track Information Technology Funding/Procurement Technical Track State Demonstrations: The Paperless Chamber
3:30-5:00 pm	Registration for NALIT Seminar __________ Multistate Legis. Document Mgmt. Project	Lessons Learned Roundtable Subscription Services, Internet / Intranet Design, Contract Mgmt.	Lessons Learned Roundtable Paperless Chambers/ Offices __________ Multistate Legis. Document Mgmt. Project
5:30 pm	Opening Reception and Tours of Capitol	Open Evening	Sponsored Dinner	Sponsored Dinner

OPTIONAL TOUR – HISTORIC WILLIAMSBURG

A special optional bus trip to historic Williamsburg will be offered after the closing session on Saturday morning. This optional tour package will allow you to visit the "largest living museum in the world." Once in Williamsburg, use your VIP pass to visit your choice of historic buildings and attractions. At the end of the day, we will meet again for a sponsored dinner at a Williamsburg tavern. A $25 per person fee will be collected on-site.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration fees for the National Association of Legislative Information Technology Professional Development Seminar:

$200 Legislative staff/Legislators
$150 Daily fee
$100 Spouse/Guest
$375 All others

Registration fees for the Pre-Conference Training Seminar:

$100 Legislative staff/Legislators
$200 All others

NCSL must receive your seminar registration by Sept. 27. The registration fee is payable in advance to NCSL or at registration. On-site registration is available if you are unable to register by the pre-registration deadline.

Spouse/Guest Registrations: The $100 spouse/guest fee includes admission to all meal functions and social events. The fee must be paid in full at registration. NCSL cannot bill for spouse/guest registration fees.

Cancellation/Refunds: All cancellations must be made in writing and may be faxed to 303-860-8057. Cancellations received in the NCSL Denver office postmarked or faxed by Oct. 9 will be refunded, minus a $50 processing fee. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations canceled after the conference begins.

Substitutions: Substitutions are available on prepaid registrations only until Sept. 27. Sorry, no on-site substitutions. Fax: Registrations can be faxed to 303/860-8057. Faxed forms will not be confirmed by phone.

More information: For more information about the NALIT Professional Development Seminar program and agenda, contact Pam Greenberg, NCSL, 303-364-7700, ext. 196, e-mail: pam.greenberg@ncsl.org. For registration information contact NCSL’s Meetings Department at 303-364-7700.

HOTEL INFORMATION

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 South 12th Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23219, (804) 344-7000. Please arrange hotel accommodations directly with the Omni by phone at (804) 344-7000, and indicate that you are attending the NCSL seminar to receive a room rate of $105 single/double and $10 each additional person, plus tax. Reservations must be held by one night’s room deposit (credit card guarantee is acceptable). NCSL cannot be responsible for guarantees. The deadline for making hotel reservations is Sept. 20, 2000. After this date, reservations will be accepted at the seminar rate based on availability.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

NCSL SPECIAL DISCOUNT AIRFARE AND CAR RENTAL

Please make your reservations through Corporate Travel Services, NCSL’s official travel headquarters. You’ll receive:

Discounts off coach and lowest applicable round-trip airfare;
Access to a 24-hour toll-free phone number for changes and emergencies;
Tickets and boarding passes mailed directly to your home or business;
Special meals on request when applicable;
$150,000 flight insurance coverage.

Reservations must be made seven days in advance, but make arrangements early for the best rates. To make flight reservations, call Corporate Travel Services toll-free at 800-825-3283 (7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain time). In Colorado or outside the continental United States call 303-694-4344, extension 2.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

The Richmond International Airport is nine miles from downtown, a 15-minute ride. The Omni recommends that guests who need transportation from the airport use Groome Transportation. The cost one way is $12 per person, and this charge may be billed to the guest room upon arrival at the hotel. Please inform the Groome Transportation driver that you will be paying by Omni voucher. Independent taxis are also available. Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately one and 1/2 to two hours from Richmond by car or bus.

ATTIRE AND WEATHER

Attire for the conference and all meal functions is business casual. The weather in Richmond is pleasantly moderate year-round, with daytime fall temperatures in the 70s.

LINKS TO VIRGINIA TRAVEL AND TOURISM INFORMATION

Virginia General Assembly

Virtual Tour of Virginia's Capitol Square

The Virginia Tourism website

Colonial Williamsburg

City of Richmond website

Metro Richmond Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Washington statue

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online registration form

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