News Release
Lt. Governor Karl Ohs Host National Lt. Governors Conference in Montana
7/7/2004
Kris Goss
406-444-3862
kgoss@state.mt.us
Association, will be hosting America's lieutenant governors July 7-10 for
the NLGA Annual Meeting at Big Sky, Montana. Several of the nation's
lieutenant governors will gather to discuss policy initiatives, pass
resolutions, and elect leadership.
"Sherri and I are humbled to host such an important conference in Montana,"
Lt. Governor Ohs stated. "To have the NLGA meeting in Montana is a great
opportunity to showcase Montana to the whole country and engage Montanans in the governments of our fellow states. I know it is going to be an exciting event."
Highlights of the conference include panel discussions and plenary sessions
on the helping rural America, electric deregulation, economic development,
state government best practices, and education reform. The conference will
also have a Lewis and Clark banquet, Montana arts and entertainment, and a
tour of historic Virginia City.
Registration is free of charge for members of the news media and further
accommodations are also available. Media wishing to attend the event can
contact Kris Goss at (406) 444-3862 or kgoss@state.mt.us .
A public agenda of the conference is attached.
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NLGA 2004 Annual Meeting
AGENDA
Big Sky, MT
Wednesday, July 7
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
NLGA Meeting Registration
Noon - 2:00 pm
"Montana Showcase Opening Session & Backyard BBQ "
"Issues Facing Rural America"
Opening session by NLGA Chair and Host State Lt. Governor Karl Ohs.
2:00 - 3:30 pm
"Electric Deregulation & Lessons Learned"
7:30 - 9:30 pm
"Exhibition of Western Entertainment"
Thursday, July 8
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
NLGA Meeting Registration
9:45 - 10:45 am
"The State & Territorial Role in Encouraging the Business Climate"
10:45 - 11:30 am
"State Officials on Innovative Practices"
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Lt. Governors Staff Only Meeting
"Crisis Communication"
7:00 - 11:00 pm
"Lewis & Clark Dinner with Entertainment"
Friday, July 9
8:00 - 11:00 am
NLGA Meeting Registration
Big Sky Resort, Yellowstone Conference Center
8:40 - 9:10 am
"Experiencing Gubernatorial Succession"
Utah Governor Olene Walker
10:05 - 11:05 am
"Education needs more than a Band-Aid"
11:45 am - 1:45 pm
Depart for Virginia City day trip
2:15 - 2:30 pm
"The Role of States and Territories in Historic Preservation"
Virginia City
2:30 - 4:00 pm
"A Gold Rush Town, Frozen in Time"
Virginia City
4:00 - 6:00 pm
"Farewell Banquet"
Nevada City
6:30 - 9:00 pm
"The Virginia City Players" on stage
Saturday, July 10
8:00 - 9:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
9:15 - 11:30 am
Executive Committee & General Business Meeting
Chair: NLGA Chairman Lt. Gov. Karl Ohs
Passing of Gavel
Comments from Incoming Chair
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
2005 Host State Luncheon
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Kris Goss
Education Policy Advisor and Deputy Communications Director
Office of the Governor
State Capitol
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 444-3862
kgoss@state.mt.us
