Thursday, August 16:00 am–7:00 am » Early Bird Walk | Meet Host State staff at the North Entrance

7:00 am–6:00 pm » Meeting Registration | Convention Area

7:00 am–6:00 pm » Internet Cafe | Martinique A

7:30 am–8:45 am » Buffet Breakfast | Grand Ballroom A

9:00 am–10:30 am » Health Committee | Ballroom D

9:00 am–12:00 noon » Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee | Ballroom E

9:00 am–12:00 noon » Fiscal Affairs Committee | Ballroom G

12:15 pm–1:45 pm » Lunch Plenary Session: An American Economic Renaissance: What’s Ahead?, Rich Karlgaard, Forbes Publisher/Columnist | Grand Ballroom A

2:00 pm–5:00 pm » Education Committee | Ballroom E

2:00 pm–5:00 pm » Energy & Public Lands Committee | Ballroom G

5:00 pm–6:45 pm » Women in Politics Forum: How Women are Changing the Workplace and World, Claire Shipman, ABC News Senior Contributor | St. Croix A&B

7:00 pm–9:00 pm » Host State Event at The Springs Preserve and Nevada State Museum | Meet at the North Entrence and proceed to the Bus Arrival/Departure Area; buses will leave the hotel at 6:15 pm and shuttle between the venue and Mirage at 15-minute intervals

9:00 pm–11:00 pm » Alaska Reception for the CSG/CSG-WEST 2014 Annual Meeting | St. Croix Room B

PLEASE NOTE Wear Your BadgeBadges must be worn to all CSG-WEST programs and events. Stop by the Registration Desk if you left your badge behind.

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An Amerian Economic RenaissanceThursday, 12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. | Grand Ballroom A

Entrepreneur-turned-publisher, columnist, television commen-tator, private investor and board director Rich Karlgaard has a unique vantage point on the trends driving the business and investment climates. His insights help audiences see the global marketplace with new eyes.

Karlgaard is the publisher of Forbes magazine, where he writes a biweekly column known for its witty and honest assessment of current business issues, a regular panelist on cable news’ most popular business show, Forbes on FOX, and a frequent guest analyst

on CNBC’s The Kudlow Report.Karlgaard will tell the story of a new American Economic Renaissance. Learn about

post-recession trends and what’s hot and what’s not in business. Find out why some heartland cities in the U.S. will be places of economic growth and prosperity while large, debt-ridden cities continue to suffer. Discover the sweet spots for economic growth. Get tips on what cities and states can do to foster science and innovation. Karlgaard will share his unique insights into the state of the U.S. economy and our future prosperity.

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Rich Karlgaard, Publisher, Forbes magazine

Bettye Fahrenkamp AwardCSG–WEST Chair Kelvin Atkinson, right, Wednesday presented the Bettye Fahrenkamp Award for Distinguished Legislative Leadership on Behalf of Western States to former Nevada Co-Speaker Lynn Hettrick. Hettrick continues to have a distinguished career serving the people of Nevada. He served in the Nevada Assembly from 1992 to 2006, including a stint as Co-Speaker of the Assembly in 1995 and Minority Leader for 10 years. During that time he also served as CSG-WEST Chair (2001-2002) and as the national Chair of the Council of State Governments (2005). Today, he continues his public service as Deputy Director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

Women in Politics: How Women are Changing the Workplace and WorldThursday, 5:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. | St. Croix A&B

Join “Good Morning America” reporter Claire Shipman as she discusses the changing role of women in politics today. As a career woman who is the mother of two young children, Shipman knows what it’s like to balance a high-profile professional life with a hectic personal life. She will offer tips on how to survive and even thrive in the fast-paced world where political women live today. Shipman is the co-author of The New York Times bestseller, Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success.

Shipman’s talk will be followed by Q and A and a roundtable discussion of Women in Politics. Light refreshments will be served throughout. And men are invited too!

Claire Shipman, Reporter for “Good Morning America.”

Receptions and Morning Walk

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CSG-WEST 66th ANNUAL MEETING

Host State Event: The Springs Preserve and Nevada State Museum Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Springs Preserve and Nevada State Museum | Please meet at the North Entrance and proceed to Bus Arrival/Departure location

Sample and enjoy the tastes of the city as you explore the Las Vegas Valley’s fascinating history through interactive science and nature exhibits, botanical gardens, walking trails and live animal shows within the Springs Preserve. The adjacent Nevada State Museum also will be open. Through its expansive exhibits and collections, the museum strives to enhance understanding of the human and natural history of southern Nevada.

Buses will begin deprating The Mirage at 6:15 p.m. and will shuttle between The Mirage and venue at 15-minute intervals. Alaska Reception for the CSG/CSG-WEST 2014 Annual MeetingThursday, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | St. Croix B Come mix and mingle with your fellow Western legislators at a reception hosted by the Alaskan legislature in preparation for next year’s annual meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. It’s a great opportunity to network in a casual atmosphere and unwind after a busy day of sessions and speakers. Plus, you must attend the reception for a chance to win a cruise. Early Morning WalksDaily, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | North Entrance Early birds will enjoy morning walks each day of the conference. Meet Host State Staff at the North Entrance near the hotel registration desk.

Policy Committees Health Committee: How Much Does Diabetes Cost Your State? Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Ballroom D

The rapid growth of diabetes is a large contributor to increased U.S. health care costs. In this session, speakers will explore what diabe-tes costs your state and the way to control those costs, and how policymakers have made diabetes a priority in their state.

Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon | Ballroom E

The inaugural meeting of the Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee will focus on three issues important to rural America. The session will include discussions about agricultural water conservation, rural broadband and the Farm Bill.

Fiscal Affairs Committee Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 Noon | Ballroom G

As many states see improved tax collections for the first time in years, the Fiscal Affairs Committee will look at what’s next for states, with a look at the state of state economies, key industries and potential impact of federal actions on state revenue projections.

Education Committee Thursday, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Ballroom E

The Education Committee session will focus on preparing today’s youth to acquire necessary skills and leave high school prepared for college and careers in an ever-changing and demanding competi-tive world.

Energy & Public Lands Committee Thursday, 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Ballroom E

The Energy and Public Lands Committee will be entirely devoted to presentations and discussions on the merits of an electrical transmis-sion compact.

WESTRENDSWESTRENDS Board Chair Rep. Beth Kertula of Alaska leads the morning session at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas Wednesday. At right is Washington Rep. Karen Fraser.

Photo by Antonio Vesagas, Nevada Host State