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A merica's state legislatures are being noticed more by the national press. At the same time, the number of reporters covering statehouses continues to decline. State legislators are depending more on communication professionals to help promote important ideas and issues. Budgets are tight, though, and staff resources are staying the same or being reduced. For legislative staff with media relations, broadcast and civic education responsibilities, this is a critical time. There is more demand for the services you provide.
LINCS Professional Development Seminar serves as the only forum for legislative staff to discuss effective public and media relations skills and strategies. The contents has been developed for legislative staff who have public information or media relations responsibilities, including communication directors, public information officers, press secretaries and broadcast media directors and staff.
It's easy! You may register in one of the following ways.
1) Via the Internet: Register online 24 hours day, 7 days a week.
2) Via Fax: Fax registration form to (303) 860-8057.
3) Via Mail: Mail registration form to: NCSL Registration, PO Box 17972, Denver, CO 80217.
4) Via Onsite: If you are unable to register by September 10, 2002, please register onsite at the meeting.
Click here to download a printable registration form: 2002 LINCS Professional Development Seminar Registration Form  .(To view PDF files, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.)
Registration Fees for Seminar and PR Boot Camp
Registration fees for the LINCS meeting are:
$315 Legislative Staff or State Legislator
$75 Spouse/ Guest
$595 All Others
Note: Registration fees for the PR Boot Camp and optional activities are in addition to the above fees.
PR Boot Camp
Whether you are new to your position or just in need of getting back into tip-top shape, prepare to report for duty at an all-day, hands-on, intensive media relations workshop.
Registration Fee: $75 (in addition to the seminar registration fee)
How to Register: If you are registering online, online registration is not yet available for the PR Boot Camp. If you are registering for the LINCS seminar online, please separately email Vicky McPheron and type "Register me for the PR Boot Camp" in the subject line. Please also include your contact information in the email message.
If you are faxing or mailing in a registration form, simply check the box for PR Boot Camp on the form.
The $75 registration fee for the PR Boot Camp will be billed along with the seminar registration fee, unless you note otherwise.
Registration for Recreational and Cultural Optional Activities:
LINCS on the LINKS Golf Tournamet:
Scottsdale will provide the perfect backdrop for the first LINCS golf tournament. Join colleagues from across the country to have some fun and claim the title of best LINCS golfer!
LINCS Golf Tournament Registration Fee: $65 (includes cart), based on a 20 person minium
LINCS Golf Tournament Logistics: Thrusday, September 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Desert Course adjoining the Marriot Hotel
Tour of the Heard Museum and the City of Phoenix:
The tour includes a visit to one of the nation's premiere museums for the heritage and arts of Native peoples, a guided visit to the city of Phoenix and a tour of the exclusive town of Paradise Valley.
Tour Registration Fee: $39, based on a 15-person minimum
Tour Logistics: Thursday, September 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
General Information
The LINCS 2002 Professional Development Seminar is a relaxed learning experience; business casual attire is recommended for most events. Fall temperatures in Arizona are usually between 80-95 degrees for the day and 65-80 in the evenings.
For more detailed seminar information, visit the LINCS web site at:
www.ncsl.org/programs/press/LINCS/Scottsdale.htm
Or contact Gene Rose, NCSL Public Affairs Director, at (303) 856-1525 or via email at gene.rose@ncsl.org
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains. The Marriott’s address is: 16770 N. Perimeter Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The room rates per night (plus tax) are $149 for single / double. Housing is the responsibility of meeting participants. Please arrange accommodations by calling the Scottsdale Marriott at (800) 835-6205 or (480) 502-3836. Please indicate that you are attending the NCSL seminar. To hold the room, the hotel will accept a credit card guarantee or a check for one night plus tax. NCSL cannot be responsible for guarantees.
All rooms are suites with a living area and a bedroom. When making your reservation, include your preference of king or two doubles and smoking or non-smoking preference.
Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 4, 2002 (Reservations made after this date may not receive the discounted seminar rate.)
Hotel Cancellation Policy: 24 hours prior to arrival with no penalty. One night’s room plus tax if later than 24 hours.
Airline Reservations: NCSL has negotiated special airline discounts with United Airlines for travel to Scottsdale or Phoenix, Arizona. To obtain special air and car rates, call Andavo Travel at (800) 825-3283, ext. 2 (7 a.m. To 6 p.m. MST). In Colorado or outside the continental U.S., call (303) 694-4344, ext. 2. Airline reservations should be made at least seven days in advance.
Ground Transportation: Availability of ground transportation to and from the airport to the Scottsdale Marriott differs depending on whether you fly into Scottsdale or Phoenix, Arizona.
To/From Scottsdale Airport: No shuttle service is provided to/from the Scottsdale airport and the hotel.
Passengers can order a cab at the airport or rent a car in advance through Andavo Travel at (800) 825-3283
(7 a.m.-6 p.m. MST). The hotel is a 10 minute drive from the Scottsdale airport.
To/From Phoenix Airport: Shuttle service is provided to/from the Phoenix airport to the Scottsdale Marriott
through Blue Van Super Shuttle for $19 per passenger and $6 for each additional passenger. To make reservations,
contact Blue Van Super Shuttle at (602) 244-9000 or via the Internet at www.supershuttle.com. The Phoenix
airport is a 30 minute drive from the hotel.
Hotel Parking: If you drive or rent a car, the Scottsdale Marriott provides free parking.
Confirmations: The preferred method of confirmation will be e-mail. If you do not provide NCSL with an e-mail address, confirmations will be mailed every Friday. Please check in at the registration desk onsite to pick up your badge.
Cancellations: Cancellations received in the NCSL Denver office by September 24, 2002 will be refunded the registration fee minus a $50 processing fee. Cancellations must be made in writing and faxed to (303) 860-8057. Fees cannot be refunded for registrations cancelled after the conference begins.
Substitutions: Substitutions require an additional processing fee of $25. To make a substitution, you must do the following: (a) submit a written notice of cancellation indicating a request to transfer payment, (b) complete and submit a new registration form. Substitutions requested after September 10, 2002 are required to pay the higher registration fee.
Request a Brochure
Click here to download a printable registration form: 2002 LINCS Professional Development Seminar Registration Form (To view PDF files, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.) To request a copy of the 2002 LINCS Professional Development Seminar brochure and registration form via mail, please email your request to ginger.sampson@ncsl.org
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