Calendar of Events
Transportation & Infrastructure Task Force Brown bag w/Amy Steinmann Smith
Date: February 6, 2012
Event start time: 12:00 PM
Location: American Trucking Associations
Description: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT.
Telecommunications & Technology Task Force Meeting
Date: February 8, 2012
Event start time: 12:00 PM
Location: National Association of Broadcasters
Description: Join us for a special brownbag lunch meeting with the Telecommunications & Technology task force on February 8th!
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: February 10, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group from our December breakfast event.
Education Task Force Policy and Politics Update Call
Date: February 14, 2012
Event start time: 9:00 AM
Location: Conference Call
Description: These half hour bi-weekly calls will help members share information and keep up to date on legislative, budget and appropriations issues affecting Pre-K, K-12, and Higher Education. Call-in information will be sent to members of the education task force the day before the calls.
Personal & Professional Development Committee Conference Call
Date: February 15, 2012
Event start time: 10:00 AM
Location: Conference Call
Description: In advance of the March 26 PPD conference, the PPD Committee will be meeting via conference call every 2 weeks for January and February.
Homeland Security & Defense Brownbag Meeting
Date: February 24, 2012
Event start time: 12:00 PM
Location: Embassy of Canada
Description: Please join WGR's Homeland Security & Defense Task Force for a conversation at a brown bag session.
Education Task Force Policy and Politics Update Call
Date: February 28, 2012
Location: Conference Call
Description: These half hour bi-weekly calls will help members share information and keep up to date on legislative, budget and appropriations issues affecting Pre-K, K-12, and Higher Education. Call-in information will be sent to members of the education task force the day before the calls.
Personal & Professional Development Committee Conference Call
Date: February 29, 2012
Event start time: 10:00 AM
Location: Conference Call
Description: In advance of the March 26 PPD conference, the PPD Committee will be meeting via conference call every 2 weeks for January and February.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - Committee Procedure
Date: March 2, 2012
Event start time: 8:30 AM
Location: Hall of States
Description: Congressional committees formulate legislative language through various procedures in sub- and full- committee. Learn about bill referral strategies, mark-ups, committee politics, the role of the chairman and ranking member along with an overview of committee staff roles in committee proceedings.
2012 Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - FULL SERIES DISCOUNT
Date: March 2 —
April 20, 2012
Event start time: 8:30 am
Location: Hall of States
Description: The WGR Direct Connect to Congress Series is designed to give unique insights and perspectives on the inner workings of Congress. This year's series features six classes that will examine congressional procedure by focusing on procedures used by Members of Congress in the House and Senate as well as an in-depth view of the budget and appropriations process.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: March 9, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - House Procedure
Date: March 9, 2012
Event start time: 8:30 AM
Location: Hall of States
Description: “Germaneness,” “committee of the whole,” “suspension,” - these terms and many more will be explained in this section of the institute. Learn about the role of the Rules Committee and the procedural processes used to pass a bill on the floor.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - Senate Procedure
Date: March 16, 2012
Event start time: 8:30 am
Location: Hall of States
Description: Learn why the founding fathers created procedures on the Senate floor in order to make the Senate “the deliberative body.” This session will discuss such subjects as: “motions to table,” “quorum calls,” “filibusters,” “cloture,” “post cloture,” the role of the Vice President and presiding officer, time agreements and all other features that govern debate on the Senate floor.
2012 Personal & Professional Development Conference
Date: March 26, 2012
Event start time: 7:45 AM
Location: L'Enfant Hotel
Description: SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Personal & Professional Development Conference, March 26, 2012. More information to follow!
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - Amendment Process
Date: March 30, 2012
Event start time: 8:30 am
Location: Hall of States
Description: The amendment process can be used by members of Congress to change legislation to reflect their interests and views. In this session, you will learn about the amendment tree and the many layers of the amendment process.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: April 13, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - Budget/Appropriations
Date: April 13, 2012
Event start time: 8:30 AM
Location: Hall of States
Description: “Earmarks,” “302(B) allocations,” “cardinals,” “reconciliation,” - learn these terms and the many others that constitute the process by which Congress allocates funds. This class is an in-depth look at the funding cycle from the President’s budget to the Omnibus Appropriations bill.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - Conference Procedure
Date: April 20, 2012
Event start time: 8:30 AM
Location: Hall of States
Description: Learn the importance of the joint committee comprised of House and Senate members appointed to resolve differences between the chambers on a particular measure.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: May 11, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.
2012 Annual Spring Reception
Date: May 16, 2012
Event start time: 6:00 PM
Location:
Description: Women in Government Relations (WGR) will award its prestigious Member of Congress award to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) at their annual Spring Reception taking place at 6pm on May 16, 2012.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: June 8, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: July 13, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: August 10, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: September 14, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: October 12, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: November 9, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.
Financial Services Working Group Conference Call
Date: December 14, 2012
Event start time: 2:30 PM
Location: Conference Call
Description: We hope you can join us for this call as we review the results of our issues of interest submitted and discussed by the group.