Calendar of Events
Health & Social Policies Task Force Meeting
Date: February 11, 2010
Event start time: 12:00 pm
Location: American Academy of Actuaries
Description: Please join us for the February Health and Social Policies taskforce meeting. We will be sharing information with each other on health reform and planning upcoming health care events and networking activities. The meeting is from noon-1pm on Thursday, February 11th, at 1850 M Street, NW, Suite 300 (nearest metro stop is Farragut North). Bring your lunch and don’t forget to register online.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - Committee Procedure
Date: February 19, 2010
Event start time: 9:00 am
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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.
The Race to the Governor's Mansion 2010
Date: February 19, 2010
Event start time: 11:30 am
Location: McKenna Long & Aldridge
Description: Please join the WGR State Relations Working Group and the PACs, Politics and Grassroots Task Force for a fun and interactive panel discussion on the November Gubernatorial elections.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - FULL SERIES DISCOUNT
Date: February 19 —
March 26, 2010
Event start time: 9:00 am
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Description: The WGR Leadership Institute was designed by Women in Government Relations (WGR) to give unique insights and perspectives on the inner workings of Congress. This year's series will feature 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.
How to Effectively Communicate your Message
Date: February 22, 2010
Event start time: 8:00 am
Location: Blank Rome Government Relations LLC
Description: How do you create a message that achieves the outcome you want? That gets a bill passed or regulation quashed? That activates your grassroots? That persuades top management of the value of your office? This session teaches how to quickly connect with external and internal target audiences and get them moving toward your desired action.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - House Procedure
Date: February 26, 2010
Event start time: 9:00 am
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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.
Leaders Forecast Forum - A Panel Discussion & Reception (POSTPONED)
Date: March 2, 2010
Event start time: 4:00 pm
Location: American Gas Association
Description: Leaders Forecast Forum featuring Representative James Clyburn (D-SC) and a Member from the Republican Leadership. This event has been postponed until further notice. Sponsorship Opportunities Available - Send an email to info@wgr.org.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - Senate Procedure
Date: March 5, 2010
Event start time: 9:00 am
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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.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - Amendment Process
Date: March 12, 2010
Event start time: 9:00 am
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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.
WGR Transportation Task Force Briefing
Date: March 16, 2010
Event start time: 2:00 pm
Location: General Electric Company
Description: Please join the Transportation Task Force for a meeting with Alex Keenan, Subcommittee Staff Director, Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing & Urban Development, Committee on Appropriations.
Direct Connect to Congress with Judy Schneider - Budget/Appropriations
Date: March 19, 2010
Event start time: 9:00 am
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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: March 26, 2010
Event start time: 9:00 am
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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.
New Member Open House
Date: April 9, 2010
Event start time: 9:30 am
Location: DCI Group
Description: Are you a new member of WGR or, perhaps, you have been around for a while but have not found your niche? If this sounds like you, then join your fellow WGR colleagues for a complimentary welcome breakfast!
2010 Spring Soiree: A Celebration of Congressional Leaders
Date: May 6, 2010
Event start time: 5:30 pm
Location: Columbus Club - Union Station
Description: WGR is proud to announce its 2010 Spring Soiree where we will be celebrating Congressional Leaders who embody the vision of WGR – to advance and empower women in our field. We will be honoring a Member of Congress, a Hill Staffer and a WGR Distinguished Member. You won't want to miss the WGR Event of the Year.