FASD 2009 CONFERENCE

NAVIGATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE

The greatest test of leadership comes in times of profound change. For the Florida Special Districts professional and your role in your organization, the next few years will bring unprecedented opportunities putting you once more on the path of change. 

Attend the Florida Association of Special Districts annual conference and walk away with the tools needed to tackle these opportunities head on. We provide the map and directions in all aspects of the unique challenges in the management of Special Districts. 
 




Please NOTE this is the preliminary agenda for the 2009 FASD Annual Conference and is subject to change.
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Name Time Location Link to Bio Link to Program Materials
Tuesday, June 2, 2009        
Special District Governance 1:30 PM - 4:00PM      
Jack Gaskins, Florida DCA      <Download> <PowerPoint>
Cari Roth, Attorney      <Download> <Handout>
Joe Petrillo, Fire Commissioner     <Download> <Handout>
James Angle, Fire Chief     <Download> <PowerPoint>

Michelle Blackstock, CPA,
Grau & Associates

    <Download> <PowerPoint>
Len Lindahl, Jr., P.E., AECOM     <Download> <PowerPoint>
         
Welcome Reception 6:00PM-7:00PM St. Augustine C&D    
         
Wednesday, June 3, 2009        
General Session 8:30AM - 10:00AM Legends 1 & 2    
Keynote - Senator Ken Pruitt        
Ethics 10:15AM - 11:05AM Legends 1 & 2    
Maggie Mooney-Portale     <Download> <Handout>
<PowerPoint>
Election/Campaign Law 11:05AM - 11:55AM Legends 1 & 2    
Dave Ramba     <Download> <Outline>
Labor Law & Workforce Changes 1:00PM - 2:40PM Legends 1 & 2    
Laura Donlon     <Download> <Outline>
<PowerPoint>
Sunshine Law 2:40PM - 3:30PM Legends 1 & 2    
Barbara Peterson     <Download> <PowerPoint> 
Economic Challenges 3:40PM - 4:30PM Legends 1 & 2    
Skip Miller     <Download> <Outline> 
<PowerPoint>
         
Thursday, June 4, 2009        
General Session 8:30AM - 10:30AM Legends 1 & 2    
FASD Annual Business Meeting        
Keynote - George LeMieux     <Download>  
Charles Marshall     <Download>  
Legislative Update 10:45AM - 11:15AM      
Terry Lewis     <Download>  
Dealing with Emergencies – Manmade & Natural 11:15AM - 12:10PM Legends 1 & 2    
Frank S Palen     <Download> <Outline>
<PowerPoint>
Mary Viator     <Download>  
Retirement Laws/Legislation 1:30PM -  2:15PM Legends 2    
Jim Linn     <Download> <Outline>
Retirement Planning Public Employees 1:30PM -  2:15PM Legends 3    
Bob Lovell       <PowerPoint> 
Trends In Technology 2:20PM - 3:20PM Legends 2    
Kevin Mayo     <Download>  <PowerPoint>
Media/ Public Relations 2:20PM - 3:20PM Legends 3    
Lisa De La Rionda     <Download> <Outline>
<PowerPoint>
Fire District Issues 3:35PM - 4:30PM Legends 1      
James Angle     <Download>  
Water District Issues 3:35PM - 4:30PM Legends 2    
Terry Lewis     <Download>  
Community Development District Issues 3:35PM - 4:30PM Legends 3    
Todd Wodraska     <Download>  
         
Reception/Dinner/Awards 6:00PM - 10:00PM St. Augustine C&D    
Charles Marshall     <Download>  
         
Friday, June 5, 2009  9:00AM-9:30AM  Lobby    
FASD programs for new members        


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FOR MEMBERS

The FASD Annual Conference is an opportunity for special district employees, managers and board members to gather and share solutions to daily challenges. Our conference enables us to focus a spotlight on solutions for you our FASD members.

We have invited many quality vendors to provide access to winning products, services and proven strategies, each capable of helping take Special District to new levels. You will gain access to timely and relevant information to build your professional network in a discipline where peers share special challenges. The conference is an outstanding place to build connections with other special districts throughout the state.


FOR VENDORS

The FASD Annual Conference is an opportunity for special district employees, managers and board members to gather and share solutions to daily challenges. Our conference enables us to focus a spotlight on solutions providers like you. We invite you to become part of the FASD sponsorship alliance.

You provide access to winning products, services and proven strategies, each capable of helping take Special District to new levels. As an exhibitor and sponsor, you will support members gain access to timely and relevant information. Special Districts can build their professional network in a discipline where peers share special challenges. The conference is an outstanding place to build connections with special districts throughout the state.


2008 Annual Conference materials - Click Here for Agenda, Presentations, and Speaker Bios
{Optional Download - All Available 2008 Presentations and Handouts in *.pdf - 7mb File - Click Here}


 

Association Office

Conference/Meeting Management
James Angle
Executive Director
jangle@fasd.com
35246 US Hwy 19 N #310
Palm Harbor, Florida 34684-1931
Phone: 855-4MY-FASD
          (855-469-3273)
Fax:    877-526-4532
Fred Crawford
CMC and Associates
fcrawford@fasd.com
2713 Blairstone Lane
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Phone: 850-224-7167
Fax:    850-224-7704

 

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