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9A CONFERENCE from page 1......................................... .I?age 12 This year's theme, "All Politics Is Local," open discussion forums to engage audience speaks to the continued need for city officials to participation and sharing, as well as a new Exhibi- get involved and work together toward our com- tor Speaker Theater on the Expo trade show floor, mon goals. Each annual conference is a special where attendees can browse new products and combination oftraining, dialogue and networking services provided by 250 exhibitors. events. Networlclng Opportunities. A great selection Speakers and Highlights of networking events is included. The Institute for Local Government will again offer an optional, The daily General Sessions present League ticketed "lunch and learn" symposium (see "How achievements during the past year and update to Talk about Government," page 13). This year, attendees on important issues and legislation that San Diego will offer a Host City Crawl reception will directly affect cities. The keynote address through the Gaslamp area for paid registrants on during each General Session motivates and Thursday, Sept. 7, prior to a new CitiPac gala inspires collaborative work and a strong service fundraiser later that evening. On Friday, Sept. 8, ethic. This year's keynote speakers bring an many divisions will offer optional breakfast meet- interesting mix of stimulating perspectives to the ings, in addition to special caucus and League conference: Partner events scheduled for that evening. Kevin Carroll, author of Rules of the Red Host City Reception. Join us for a memo- Rubber Bal/: Find and Sustain Your Life's Work, rable time in San Diego and for a special Host City who will present the opening day keynote on Reception Gaslamp Crawl on Thursday, Septem- Wednesday, Sept. 6, titled, "Rediscovering Play: ber 7. Our Host City Committee has worked very Bringing Fun and Passion to Your Work." With hard to coordinate six venues along the streets in simple yet delightful storytelling, Carroll explains the Gaslamp area to exclusively host our League how he channels his childhood passion for sport attendees. and play into a universally appealing blueprint for life and work. He says, "Everybody has to find that How to Register. The advance registration one thing that gets you excited about a new day." deadline closes on Friday, August 11. After that date, please register onslte at the San Diego John Avian, the keynote speaker on Thursday, Convention Center. Be sure to register online at Sept. 7, is a former speechwriter for Mayor www.cacities.ofl;;l/events to receive a $20 Rudolph Giuliani, and the author of Independent CityBooks coupon to use onsite. Nat/on: How the VUal Center /s Changing Amen" can Politics. Avlon has received rave reviews at Registration Costs: City Officials, Full several other state municipal league conferences Conference $435 or One Day $250 and is looking forward to visiting California, his favorite state. Please note: Spouse/Guest, $100 - Badge required for all events, receptions and sessions. We hope that the closing General Session on This registration may not be done online. Please Friday, Sept. 8, will include our state's gubernato- print a separate registration form at the link above. rial candidates and other key legislative highlights. Please call our Registrar with any ques- New Formats. Select from more than 60 tions at (916) 658-8291. Register nowl breakout sessions to inform, instruct and enhance your ability to perform your civic duties. New learning formats will be offered this year, including PAGE 12. PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Website-www.caclties.org August 4, 2006 . Issue #31 -