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35th Annual National

Conference

August 17-21, 2019Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Orlando, Florida

Board of Directors

Susan Gill, CERA Inverness, Florida

Kathleen Hale Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Dean Logan, CERA Norwalk, California

Alice Miller Washington, DC

Robert Montjoy Auburn, Alabama

Steve Moreno, CERA Greeley, Colorado

Julie Pearson, CERA Rapid City, South Dakota

Tom Wilkey Albany, New York

A message from Tim Mattice, Executive Director WELCOME to Orlando for the Election Center’s 35th Annual National Conference! It’s true: Orlando is a magical place. And it’s not just because it’s home to Cinderella’s castle at Walt Disney World. There’s an incredible mix of fun things to do in this great city that make it an ideal vacationing spot for not only families but young singles, baby boomers, foodies, outdoor adventurous types, luxury shoppers and international visitors.

While the city was built on theme park fame, the number and variety of Orlando attractions have grown to include world-famous restaurants, high-end outlet shopping centers, theatrical performances, and amazing concert and sporting event venues.

Orlando is a place known for hospitality, and that extends to its many hotels, spas and services that suit every budget and taste.

This year’s Conference attendees will be inspired and energized as we head into the final stretch of the 2019 Election year. We will share substantive elections issues including crucial critical infrastructure information, new election initiatives and tons of practical and meaningful election administration tools and resources including the newest innovations and ideas to help election officials as the 2020 presidential year quickly approaches.

We will once again host the vendor exhibit area where you can learn about new and innovative voting system support and services and take home a vendor booklet with the contact information on all vendors that are present at the conference.

We will honor the winners of the Election Center’s acclaimed Professional Practices Papers’ Program. You will not only hear presentations on the winning presentations but you will take home a CD with all of the innovative programs and ideas that were submitted by your colleagues in jurisdictions around the country.

We will be celebrating those graduating from the Professional Education Program with the designation of CERA or CERV. The graduates will be recognized at a special ceremony and luncheon on Tuesday.

At the end of the formal conference program, we offer an optional tour on Wednesday so you can partake in the vitality of what Orlando has to offer.

You will enjoy the amenities of Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. DO NOT DELAY, make your reservations on the Election Center website electioncenter.org TODAY. If you have questions about the conference call Ben Bertaut, Election Center Program Director at 281-396-4309. See you in Orlando!

35th Annual National ConferenceAugust 17-21, 2019Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress One Grand Cypress Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32836 (407) 239-1234

ReservationsRoom Rate: $179.00 excluding state and local taxes.First night deposit is non-refundable.

Hotel reservations deadline is July 31, 2019.However, if the block of rooms sells out before the deadline, rooms may not be available, or may only be available at a much higher rate.

Getting There Transportation to and from the airport: Taxi approx. $50-$60 one way.

ParkingSelf Parking: Complimentary Lot 7 | Overnight Valet Parking $22.00 Valet Parking hourly rate: 1-2 hours is $15.00, 2 hours or more $22.00

CERA/CERV Graduation Ceremony LuncheonFor extra tickets to the luncheon, please see registration form at electioncenter.org.

Important Security NoticeSecurity requires all attendees to wear Election Center name badge to enter the meeting rooms and exhibit area. There is no on-site registration for this event.

Door PrizesIf you would like to donate an item that represents your jurisdiction for our drawing, please bring it to the registration desk no later than noon on Monday, August 19, 2019. Thank you.

Election Center 21946 Royal Montreal Drive, Suite 100, Katy, TX 77450 p (281) 396-4309 | f (281) 396-4315 services@electioncenter.org

Birmingham

Conference RegistrationRegistration can be completed at the Election Center’s website: electioncenter.org.

Fees Discounted Rate Regular Rate (received by July 31, 2019) (after July 31, 2019)

Election Center Members $489 $589Non-Members $689 $789(exception: Platinum member; Gold member using one free conference per year)

Professional Education Program RegistrationCourse 11 History IElection Center Members* $449 $549Non-Members $649 $749

Course 12 History II Election Center Members* $449 $549Non-Members $649 $749

Course 15 Training in ElectionsElection Center Members* $449 $549Non-Members $649 $749

Course 32 Redistricting and Election AdministrationElection Center Members* $449 $549Non-Members $649 $749

*Bronze Individual Members who are already CERA or CERV graduates or have taken at least one CERA or CERV class are “grandfathered” and may continue to take CERA or CERV classes at the discounted membership rate.

Registration fees may be paid by credit card or check. If paying by check, complete the online form, click PAY BY CHECK, and send a copy of the registration form with your check to:

Election Center 21946 Royal Montreal Dr., Suite 100, Katy, TX 77450

All payments must be received, not postmarked, by July 31, 2019. Cancellation Policy: Written cancellation stating reason must be received by the Election Center no later than July 31, 2019 in order to receive full credit toward a future Election Center expense to be used by 12/31/2020. There will be no credit given for cancellations received on or after July 31, 2019.

The Election Center’s Federal I.D. Number is 54-1578880.

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Saturday, August 17, 2019Tentative Schedule

8:00-9:00am Class Registration (Separate Registration for Classes Required)

9:00am-4:30pm Course #11 History I – Ancients to 1781 Robert Montjoy, Ph.D., Auburn University

Course #12 History II – 1781 to Modern Era Bridgett King, Ph.D., Auburn University

Course #15 Training in Elections Kelly Krawczyk, Ph.D., Auburn University

Course #32 Redistricting and Election Admin Ryan Williamson, Ph.D., Auburn University

12:00-1:30pm Lunch (Students only – ticket required)

8:00-11:00am Courses #11, #12, #15 and #32 continued1:00-3:00pm PEP Board Committee Meeting

(PEP Members Only)2:00-6:00pm Educational Exhibit Area Open2:00-4:00pm Postal Committee Meeting (everyone welcome)4:00-5:00pm Legislative Committee Meeting

(everyone welcome)5:00-6:00pm Investing in Elections Committee Meeting

(everyone welcome)4:00-8:00pm Registration Desk Open6:00-7:30pm Welcome Reception

Monday, August 19, 20198:00am-3:00pm8:30-9:30am8:00am-5:00pm

Registration Desk OpenContinental BreakfastEducational Exhibits Open

9:00-9:30am Welcome/Announcements Tim Mattice, CERA, Executive Director, Election Center

9:30-10:15am Keynote Address

10:15-10:45am EAC Commissioners 10:45-11:30am EAC EAVS Update 11:30am-12:00pm Educational Exhibits12:30-1:30pm No Host Lunch

8:00-9:00am Class Registration (Separate Registration for Classes Required)

9:00am-4:30pm Course #11 History I – Ancients to 1781 Robert Montjoy, Ph.D., Auburn University

Course #12 History II – 1781 to Modern Era Bridgett King, Ph.D., Auburn University

Course #15 Training in Elections Kelly Krawczyk, Ph.D., Auburn University

Course #32 Redistricting and Election Admin Ryan Williamson, Ph.D., Auburn University

12:00-1:30pm Lunch (Students only – ticket required)

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

8:00-10:30am8:00-11:00am8:30-9:00am

Registration Desk OpenEducational Exhibit Area OpenContinental Breakfast

9:00-10:30am Concurrent Discussion Groups Breakout #1 Election Center Professional Measurement

Project: Investing in Elections: Auburn University Breakout #2 The Center for Information & Research on

Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE): Voter participation for youth project

Breakout #3 Bipartisan Policy Center: Reports from Election Task Forces

Breakout #4 Panel: DHS, GCC, SCC, EI-ISAC Communication Protocols Report

Breakout #5 Educational Exhibits10:30-11:00am Educational Exhibits11:30-2:00pm CERA Graduation Luncheon

Ticket Required one is included with registration

2:00-3:00pm Concurrent Discussion Groups Breakout #1 Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Breakout #2 Global Cyber Alliance: Elections Security Toolkit Breakout #3 Geo-Enabled Elections Project 3:00-4:00pm Concurrent Discussion Groups Breakout #1 Recounts and Auditing Breakout #2 Voting Accessibility and Usability Breakout #3 Election Data Analytics

Monday, August 19, 2019 (continued)

8:00am-3:00pm8:30-9:30am8:00am-5:00pm

Registration Desk OpenContinental BreakfastEducational Exhibits Open

9:00-9:30am Welcome/Announcements Tim Mattice, CERA, Executive Director, Election Center

9:30-10:15am Keynote Address

10:15-10:45am EAC Commissioners 10:45-11:30am EAC EAVS Update 11:30am-12:00pm Educational Exhibits12:30-1:30pm No Host Lunch

1:30-4:00pm Professional Practices Presentations “and the winner is…”

4:00-5:00pm Educational Exhibits6:00-9:00pm Evening Event: BBQ, Ice Cream Social, Fun, Games

Wilderness Arena at Hotel Ticket Required one is included with registration

Wednesday, August 21, 20199:00am-4:30pm Post Conference Optional Tour:

Kennedy Space Center | Ticket Required

Monday, August 19, 2019 Special evening event

Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Outdoor Wilderness Arena 6:00-9:00 pmJoin us for a BBQ, plus an ice cream social, fun and games at this unique dining location

One ticket for this event is included in your conference fee. If you would like to purchase additional tickets for this event, please complete the information on the registration form located on the Election Center website. You may purchase additional tickets at $65.00 each. Cut-off date to purchase additional tickets is Wed., July 31, 2019. Dress for this event is casual

Registration and event information is available on the Election Center website electioncenter.org

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Post-conference optional tour

Kennedy Space Center Admission and Private TourBuses loads at 9:00am return to the Hyatt Regency approximately 4:00pm*Kennedy Space Center is the Birthplace of America’s Space Program, and the only place on Earth where man has launched into space and set foot on the moon. Experience the past, present and future of the Kennedy’s Space Center on this day tour excursion.

Follow the evolution of the space program with insight from an expert. Go behind the gates of NASA on the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour which includes views of launch pads, the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and the operational side of KSC.

From there, guests will continue to the Apollo/Saturn V Center. The historic scope of the Apollo moon landing missions are authentically recaptured in this enormous 100,000 sq. ft. facility. You’ll experience a dramatic and moving multi-sensory presentation of the Apollo 8 launch, then an actual 363 foot, $6.2 million Saturn V Rocket is revealed.

You’ll then re-board your private bus and return to the visitor complex to continue exploring. Stand nose-to-nose with the Space Shuttle Atlantis, the ship that took astronauts to space and back for 30 years. By experiencing one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments, you will conclude your day with thrilling memories of this truly historic place.

If you would like to purchase a ticket(s) for this event, please complete the registration form located at electioncenter.org (no host lunch at Kennedy Space Center).

Tickets are $75.00 each. Cut-off date to purchase additional tickets is Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Dress for this event is casual.*Because of traffic and other uncertainties, the end time may not be exact.

Course DescriptionsAll classes held:Saturday, August 17 9:00am-4:30pm, andSunday, August 18 8:00-11:00am

Course #11History I – Ancients to 1781Instructor: Robert Montjoy, Ph.D. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

The best way to understand American democracy is to understand the events that led to its creation. That process begins, in this course, with a survey of the original Greek democracy of 27 centuries ago. Historical evidence from that era and the following Roman republic suggests that our democratic ancestors had similar concerns as present-day election administrators about election procedure, voter eligibility, potential fraud, and promulgation of election results. The desire of citizens to participate in the governing processes of their day can be seen in the Scandinavian “ting” before the end of the first millennium, the Italian city-states of the middle ages, and the emergence of Parliament in Great Britain and leading up to the ratification of the Articles of Confederation.

Course #12History II – 1781 to Modern Era Instructor: Bridgett King, Ph.D. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

This course covers the history of elections and voter registration from the constitution until the Civil Rights era. Understanding developments of the past which have led to the present can help elections and registration professionals interpret both the intent and the influence of laws and procedures on voter registration. By understanding the reasons for the decisions which impacted both voter registration and elections administration, we can more clearly understand why we administer the process the way we do in the present. It also provides a better basis for anticipating changes for the future and can help to predict the outcome of changes to the system as they are proposed.

CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE IS GIVEN ONLY TO GRADUATE STUDENTS RENEWING THEIR CERA/CERV STATUS

Course #15Training in ElectionsInstructor: Kelly Krawczyk, Ph.D. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Training is critical, not just for poll workers but for everyone in the elections process. This course draws upon recently published material on elections training, best practices, and existing knowledge of adult education to offer principles and examples applicable to election administration. This is a graduate class for the PEP program and participants will be expected to share their own experiences and actively participate in discussions and projects to employ training techniques appropriate for the various training situations in the administration of elections and voter registration.

CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE IS GIVEN ONLY TO GRADUATE STUDENTS RENEWING THEIR CERA/CERV STATUS

Course #32Redistricting and Election Administration Instructor: Ryan Williamson, Ph.D. Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

With the release of the 2020 Census, election jurisdictions all across the country will be affected by changing boundaries as the redistricting process begins again. This course traces the concepts and principles used in redistricting in general, and analyzes how the current gerrymandering landscape has developed. Election officials will learn how these principles affect their work, and ways in which they can contribute to the redistricting process to the benefit of voters and their operations.