Tuesday, July 22

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Hilton Riverside,
Elmwood

Network Board Meeting

All are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, July 23

Opening General Session 

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Convention Center,
RO7, Second Level

Convening: The Legislator's Powerful Role
(Cosponsored with the NCSL Legislative Effectiveness Committee)

This workshop will teach you to embrace your role as a convenor to help solve critical problems in both your district and the statehouse. Convening people to work through a problem is a crucial leadership skill that is applicable to any issue.  Experienced faculty will lead you in learning the principles and best practices and then applying them to real-life examples.

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm 

Convention Center,
203-205

Network Reception

(Sponsored by the American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division, The Arc of Indiana, Clarian Health, Embarq Corporation, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association, Ice Miller LLP, the Indiana Bankers Association, the Indiana Health Care Association, Indiana State Nurses Association, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Pepco Holdings Inc., Roche Diagnostics) 

Inaugural event for incoming Network president Peggy Welch, State Representative, Indiana. 

Celebrate Louisiana

Opening social event at the Superdome.  More information here.

Thursday, July 24

8:00 am - 9:45 am

Convention Center,
223

What Is the Financial Status of American Women? Perception vs. Reality

Faculty: Marsha A. Goetting, Professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist, Agricultural Economics and Economics Department, Montana State University.

Attend this session to learn about the Network's new financial stability initiative.  Dr. Goetting will lead an interactive workshop that will inspire you to join the Network as we develop tools and resources to aid women legislators in becoming leaders in this issue area.  

11:30 am - 1:00 pm 

Convention Center,
RO6-RO7

Network Luncheon, Featuring the Women of the Storm

(Program cosponsored with the Center for American Women and Politics, the Center for Women Poclity Studies, Women in Government and the Women Legislators' Lobby.
Lunch sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals)

The Women of the Storm are a grassroots advocacy group of Louisiana women dedicated to restoring and revitalizing their communities after hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Come hear their stories, meet with colleagues from around the country, and participate in the Network's annual elections.  

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 

Convention Center,
207

What Every Student, Parent and Legislator Needs to Know About College Costs, Financial Aid and Admissions
(Cosponsored with the College Board)

The College Board has assembled a panel of experts in financial aid, admissions, academic preparation and counseling who will present the latest information about the critical process of paying for college and being prepared for success in higher education.

General Session 

4:15 pm - 5:45 pm 

Convention Center,
R06-R07

NEW Leadership: Preparing the Women Leaders of Tomorrow(Cosponsored with the Center for American Women and Politics)

The NEW Leadership program gives college women the opportunity to learn about leadership and politics from successful women leaders.  Hear success stories and find out how your state can develop a program of its own. 

Panelists:
Assemblywoman Kathy McClain, Nevada
Julianna Ormsby, Nevada Women's Lobby
Diana Rhodes, Women's Research Institute of Nevada
Representative Vicki Schneider, Missouri
Debbie Walsh, Center for American Women and Politics

Friday, July 25

6:30 am - 8:00 am

Walk For Wellness

Beat the heat first thing in the morning with a 5K walk along the mighty Mississippi and through the French Quarter.

Meet at the World Trade Center, the tall building between the Hilton Riverside and the Aquarium.

Visit the Walk website for more information!

General Session and Business Meeting 

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 

Hilton Riverside,
Grand Salon 12-15-18

What’s Driving College Costs?
Issue Forum

Students, parents and legislators are well aware that the cost of going to college is rapidly increasing. Examine what drives tuition and cost increases and effective state policies that help to contain them.

Gala in the Arts District

Closing social event at the National World War 2 Museum and the Contemporary Arts Center. More information here.

Saturday, July 26

Closing General Session 

10:30 am

Look for information in the main lobby of the Convention Center.

Volunteer Opportunity - Second Harvest Food Bank

NCSL is proud to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans. Stop by the NCSL "Can" Make a Difference booth in the main lobby of the Convention Center to learn more about hunger in Southern Louisiana, purchase pantry items from our virtual food drive, and sign up to work on Saturday at the facility warehouse.  All ages and family participation welcome!