8-8:45 a.m.
Classroom 104
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Breakfast |
8-8:45 a.m.
Room TBD
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LSS Nominating Committee |
8:45-9 a.m.
Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Ave.
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Walk to Texas State Capitol
10-minute walk
LINCS walk to Charter Communications/Time Warner
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9-10 a.m.
E1.028
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LSS Session
Generations in the Office: New and Seasoned Issues
Dealing with the generations goes beyond the usual Millennials versus Generation X. How do you keep those interns motivated beyond the first month? How do you keep the office working when you have a new leader who brings in new staff to join with staff from the previous leader? Come discuss tricks and techniques to ensure that we all get along and get the work done.
Facilitator:
- Lore Christopher, Oregon Legislative Assembly
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9-9:50 a.m.
Time Warner Cable
1708 Colorado St.
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LINCS Tour of Charter Communications/Time Warner
Tour the studio and hear from the professionals who cover the state capitol.
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10:15-11:45 a.m.
E1.028
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LSS Session
How to Vet Lobbyists’ Information on the Fly and Say No When You Need to
Lobbyists regularly provide information to legislators and staff, but the information should be verified and vetted before using the information. What are strategies you use to test and confirm the information you receive from lobbyists? And, come discuss effective ways to say “no” if you have to say “no” to a lobbyist.
Facilitator:
- Naomi Miller, House of Representatives, Texas
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10:15-11 a.m.
E1.012
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LINCS Session
The Importance of Digital Archiving
Documenting legislative activities in the digital age results in mountains of material. Discuss best practices for saving, organizing and accessing public records, from audio and video files to photos and documents.
Speaker: Mark Myers, Senior Electronic Records Specialist, Texas State Library and Archives Commission
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11-11:45 a.m.
E1.012
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LINCS Roundtable and Tour of Senate Media Services
Discuss common communications issues with your colleagues from around the country and see where your Texas counterparts work their magic.
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Noon-1:15 p.m.
Legislative Conference Center (LCC) Room E2.002
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LSS & LINCS Joint General Session Luncheon (BBQ)
Coping in a Complex World
Everyone is being asked to do way too much—with too little time and not enough thanks. It sounds like a recipe for disaster, but there is hope! Thanks to the brain experts from the popular “Two Guys on Your Head” public radio podcast, you’ll gain insight not only into how to cope, but thrive.
Speakers: University of Texas at Austin professors Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke, with KUT senior producer and host Rebecca McInroy
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1:30-2:45 p.m.
E1.012
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LSS & LINCS Joint Session
Five Minutes of Fame!
You are the star in this participatory session in which attendees and/or state delegations (who sign up in advance) have exactly five minutes to share a work-related story. Tell us about a unique project, daunting challenge, creative solution or anything else you'd like to communicate about your job. It's a fast, friendly and fun way to share and learn from your colleagues around the country.
Moderator: Mick Bullock, director of Public Affairs, NCSL
Speakers: You! Members of LSS and LINCS will have five minutes to share what’s up in their office. Share a conundrum, innovative project, question or solution with your colleagues!
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3-4 p.m.
E1.028
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LSS Business Meeting |
3-4 p.m.
E1.012
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LINCS Business Meeting |
4-5:30 p.m. |
Tour of Texas State Capitol
Please join us for a VIP Texas Capitol tour that will showcase not only the public areas of the building including the rotunda, the Legislative Reference Library and the Senate and House Chambers, but also the behind-the-scenes areas including the Speaker's Residence, the Lieutenant Governor's Reception Room and the subterranean vault. Note that the House Chamber is currently closed and under renovation but attendees will have the unique opportunity to sit in the room for remarks by House Parliamentarian Chris Griesel.
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5:30-6:30 p.m.
Lieutenant Governor's Reception Room, 2E.16
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Reception hosted by Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw
Presentation of Legislative Staff Achievement Awards
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Evening |
Free evening to enjoy Austin! |