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RGPPC EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, JULY 9

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration and Hospitality

Location: Gardenia

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Luncheon and Policy Session I: (Governor Staff Only)

The Year of Education Reform: A Look at 2013 Best Practices

Republican governors are leading the way in education reform and 2013 was a

marquee year for encouraging innovation, accessibility, and efficiency in

education. In this panel, we will highlight several landmark education reforms

passed by Republican governors and explore what is on the horizon for improving

educational outcomes.

Location: Iris

Panelists: Erin Hames, Deputy Chief of Staff, Georgia

Laurie Smith, Education Policy Advisor, Mississippi

John Huppenthal, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Staff Only Session (Governor Staff Only)

Location: Poinsettia 1

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Reception and Dinner (Governor Staff and RGPPC Members)

Location: Valley Promenade

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration and Hospitality

Location: Gardenia

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Breakfast and Policy Session II: (Governor Staff and RGPPC Members)

Advancing Digital Learning for a 21st Century Education

The United States is on the brink of a paradigm shift in how we educate our

students. Republican governors are working to replace outdated pedagogical

models with innovative, interactive learning options to ensure students are

prepared to enter a 21st-century workforce. In this panel, we will explore the

movement toward digital learning, virtual schools and other transformative

advancements in K-12 and higher education.

Location: Iris

Panelists: Dave Myslinski, State Policy Director, Foundation for Excellence

in Education

Julia Hammond, Director of Legislative Affairs and Policy

Advisor, Virginia

Mike Hanley, Commissioner, Alaska

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Policy Session III: (Governor Staff and RGPPC Members)

Aligning Curriculum with Employers’ Needs: Opportunities for College and

Career

Too often, we hear stories of job openings being left vacant because employers

cannot find enough skilled workers. This is particularly troubling in this era of

high youth unemployment. Republican governors are leading the charge to make

higher education programs work for both students and employers. In this panel,

we will explore the ways Republican governors are reforming higher education to

meet the needs of a global economy.

Location: Poinsettia I

Panelists: Michael Morrissey, Deputy Chief of Staff, Texas

Rich Zipperer, Deputy Chief of Staff, Wisconsin

Jon Hummell, Policy Director, Kansas

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Grab-n-Go Lunch (Governor Staff and RGPPC Members)

Location: Poinsettia Foyer

RGPPC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

TUESDAY, JULY 9


Location: Gardenia

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Luncheon and Policy Session I: Trade Infrastructure: Investing in Our Ports

and Waterways (Governor Staff Only)

Exports are a vital facet of the American economy. American ports and inland

waterways are an integral part of the export/import ecosystem. This panel will

explore ways governors are investing in their state’s port and waterway

infrastructure at a critical time for international trade.

Location: Orchid

Panelists: Ross Gunnells, Deputy Legislative Director, Alabama

Paul Trombino, Director of Iowa Department of Transportation,

Iowa

Jon Allan, Director of Office of Great Lakes, Michigan




Location: Valley Promenade

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10


Location: Gardenia


Improving Your State’s Economic Development Climate

Job creation is a top policy priority at all levels of government. In this session,

we will examine the policies and reforms that state governments have enacted to

catalyze economic growth. What role do tax cuts play? How can restructuring

your economic development agencies improve your state’s

competitiveness? How can governors use regulatory reform as an economic

development tool?

Location: Orchid Room

Panelists: Carrie Roth, Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Virginia

Bryan Stirling, Chief of Staff, South Carolina

Sophia DiCaro, Deputy Director, Utah

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Policy Session III: Economic Gardening: How to Catalyze Entrepreneurship

and Economic Development (Governor Staff and RGPPC Members)

Economic gardening is one of the newer tools that can be used to support

economic development. It has been successfully implemented in several states

and localities in the United States such as Florida, New Mexico, Utah, and

Mississippi. How can states adopt this strategy to help encourage growth for their

citizens?

Location: Poinsettia II

Panelists: Tony Jeff, Innovate Mississippi, Mississippi

Blannie Cheng, Advisor on Jobs and Economy, North Carolina



RGPPC ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10


Location: Gardenia

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Luncheon and Policy Session I: In the States: An Overview of Energy

Development, Regulatory Modernization, and Conservation Efforts in the

States (Governor Staff Only)

Across the country, governors are leading the way in encouraging and enabling

the American energy renaissance. In this panel, we will explore what energy

policies are helping to create an environment conducive to investment and

economic growth. We will explore energy development, environmental

regulatory modernization, conservation efforts, and new technology adaptation.

Location: Iris

Panelists: Shawn Reese, Policy Director, Wyoming

Dan Sullivan, Commissioner, Alaska

Patrick Henderson, Energy Executive, Pennsylvania




Location: Garden Pool

THURSDAY, JULY 11


Location: Gardenia

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Breakfast and Policy Session II: All of the Above (and Below) Energy Innovation:

What’s Next? (Governor Staff and RGPPC Members)

This panel will explore energy innovations coming out of the states. Tomorrow’s

energy technologies will play an increasingly important role in enabling a secure

energy future. From hydraulic fracturing techniques to clean coal and new battery

technology – they are all an important part of the “all of the above”

portfolio. What role does academia and the private sector play in this vital

sector? How can states set up regulatory frameworks that best catalyze R&D and

innovation?

Location: Iris

Panelists: Leisa Brug, Director of the Office of Energy Policy, Arizona

Cody Stewart, Energy Advisor, Utah

Stacey Crowley, Director of the Governor’s Office of Energy,

Nevada

Alberto DePuy, Policy Advisor, Louisiana

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Policy Session III: Energy Efficiency: What’s Next and How Can States

Conserve Energy and Promote Economic Growth?

Energy efficiency is frequently touted as the “fifth fuel.” Efficient use of energy

allows for increased economic growth without unnecessary increases of energy

consumption. In this panel, our experts will explore some of the ways states can

promote both economic growth and energy efficiency. (Governor Staff and

RGPPC Members)


Panelists: Kirk Sims, Chief of Staff, Mississippi

Craig Butler, Assistant Policy Director, Ohio

Rick Krysiak, State Energy Program Director, Oklahoma



RGPPC HEALTHCARE SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10


Location: Gardenia

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Luncheon and Policy Session I: (Governor Staff Only)

ACA Implementation: What States Are Seeing on the Ground

Implementation of the federal health law has, in many cases, been inundated with

administrative delays, unanswered questions and impractical deadlines. Earlier

this year, a key author of the Affordable Care Act warned of a “train wreck

coming down” in reference to the law going live. With open enrollment rapidly

approaching, how are states working to prevent major disruptions in their

healthcare markets? States on this panel represent a broad range of

implementation preferences; what is your state seeing on the ground? Does your

state anticipate that the infrastructure will be in place by October 1?

Location: Orchid

Panelists: Jon Hager, Executive Director of Silver State Health Insurance

Exchange, Nevada

Keith Gardner, Chief of Staff, New Mexico

Seema Verma, Consultant, Indiana





THURSDAY, JULY 11


Location: Gardenia


ACA Impact on States and Businesses

The Affordable Care Act is having a significant impact on state budgets and

businesses’ bottom line. From the optional Medicaid expansion and non-optional

“woodwork effect” to the substantial IT build-up and administrative costs, states

continue to experience a wide range of increased health costs as a result of the

ACA. What impact is this having on state coffers and how can states prevent the

crowding out of other essential services?

Similarly, businesses are facing increased costs and high levels of taxation as a

result of the law. Several massive taxes in the ACA – including the health

insurance tax, the medical device tax, and the prescription drug tax – will be

passed down to consumers in the form of higher premiums and costlier medical

bills. The Joint Economic Committee anticipates the total ACA tax burden to

reach $4 trillion by 2035. What options does the private sector have to mitigate

the impact of these harmful taxes?

Location: Iris

Panelists: Kathy Kliebert, Secretary of Health, Louisiana

Robert Spendlove, Deputy Chief of Staff for State and Federal

Relations, Utah

Matthew O’Donnell, Deputy Policy Director, Pennsylvania

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Policy Session III: (Governor Staff and RGPPC Members)

Improving Access and Delivery: Scope of Practice, Technological Advances

and Price Transparency

Despite federal headwinds, Republican governors are leading the way with

innovative reforms to state health programs. If given the appropriate level of

flexibility, states can design programs that cut costs, expand access, and improve

delivery. A few areas of opportunity for reforming the healthcare system are

scope of practice reform, technological advances, and price transparency. What

are some of the challenges and opportunities associated with these aspects of

healthcare reform? What other prospects exist for delivering healthcare efficiently

and effectively?


Panelists: Martin Kent, Chief of Staff to Governor Bob McDonnell, Virginia

Carol Steckel, Director, North Carolina

Michael Bousselot, Policy Advisor, Iowa



SENIOR STAFF RETREAT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, JULY 11


Location: Gardenia

2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Senior Staff Only Session (Governor Staff Only)


6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Reception and Dinner

Location: Valley Promenade and Edge Pool

FRIDAY, JULY 12


Location: Gardenia

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Regional Breakfast

North Location: Iris

South Location: Poinsettia 3

West Location: Orchid

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Plenary Session I: 2013 Accomplishments

This year has been a banner year for accomplishments in Republican-led states.

States like North Carolina, North Dakota, and Virginia have seen major

transportation funding packages and other infrastructure investments. Governors

also are leading the way on reforming our education systems with bold reforms in

states like Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. In energy policy, governors are

creating climates ripe for the development of their states’ natural resources while

protecting the natural environment. States like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and

Louisiana are reaping the benefits of an energy boom that has inspired, among

other benefits, a renaissance in American manufacturing. How can governors

take these accomplishments to the next level?

Location: Poinsettia 1 & 2

Panelists: Scott Roy, Vice President, Government Affairs and

Communications, Range Resources Corporation

Beth Snyder, Program Officer, ExxonMobil

Andrew Johnsen, Assistant Vice President, State Government

Affairs, BNSF Railway Company

Senior Staff: Erin Hames, Deputy Chief of Staff, Georgia

Martin Kent, Chief of Staff to Governor Bob McDonnell, Virginia

Tony Young, Deputy Chief of Staff, Wyoming

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Plenary Session II: Fiscal Health of States

As the United States economy slowly emerges from the “Great Recession,”

budgets, more than ever, are driving state and federal policy. The nation’s 30

Republican governors are safeguarding the health of their state budgets by

holding the line on taxes, curbing entitlement spending, and reducing long-term

liabilities. This panel will traverse the spectrum of policies impacting the fiscal

health of states, focusing on three major areas: taxes, healthcare and pensions.

States with Republican governors have reaped the benefits of pro-growth policies

that prioritize spending and lower the tax burden on individuals and businesses.

Case in point: in March 2013, the average unemployment rate in states with

Republican governors was 0.8 percent lower than in Democratic-led states.

Further, an April 2013 GAO report projects widening state budget gaps through

2060, primarily driven by rising health care costs for residents and public

employees. How are Republican governors addressing these very real challenges

to the fiscal health of their states? How can the federal government be a better

partner in improving the fiscal outlook for both state and federal governments?

Location: Poinsettia 1 & 2

Panelists: Susan Bittick, Principal and Public Practice Leader,

Ryan Industries

Alissa Fox, Senior Vice President, Office of Policy

and Representation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

George Leong, Managing Director, Public Finance Department,

Citigroup Management Corporation

Senior Staff: Landon Fulmer, Chief of Staff, Kansas

Stafford Palmieri, Policy Director, Louisiana

Eric Schutt, Chief of Staff, Wisconsin

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Networking Lunch

Location: Vista Terrace

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Closing Reception and Dinner


EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM STAFF ATTENDEES:

Mike Lesmann, Policy Advisor, Alaska

Mike Hanley, Commissioner, Alaska

Dale Frost, Policy Advisor, Education, Arizona

John Huppenthal, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Arizona

Stacy Morley, Executive Director of Policy Development and Government Relations, Arizona

Dave Myslinski, State Policy Director, Foundation for Excellence in Education

Erin Hames, Deputy Chief of Staff, Georgia

Vincent Leon Guerrero, Guam

Doug Hoelscher, Director, State-Federal Relations, Iowa

Linda Fandel, Special Assistant for Education, Office of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Iowa

Eileen Hawley, Communications Directors and Press Secretary, Kansas


Jonathan Nass, Senior Policy Advisor, Maine

Laurie Smith, Education Policy Advisor, Mississippi

Brian Mitchell, Policy Advisor, Nevada

Dion Terry, Senior Policy Analyst, North Carolina

Kimberly Kutschbach, Cabinet Secretary, Ohio

Andrew Silvestri, Deputy Policy Director, Oklahoma

Chelsea Barnett, Deputy Director of Federal Affairs, Oklahoma

Katherine Veldran, Legislative Affairs, South Carolina

Rachel Card, Policy Manager, South Carolina

Michael Morrissey, Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Rick Perry, Texas

Whitney Broughton, Policy Advisor, Texas

Christine Kearl, Director of Education, Utah

Generra Peck, Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, Virginia

Julia Hammond, Director of Legislative Affairs and Policy Advisor, Virginia

Rich Zipperer, Deputy Chief of Staff, Wisconsin

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SYMPOSIUM STAFF ATTENDEES:

Jon Barganier, Senate Liaison, Alabama

Ross Gunnells, Deputy Legislative Director, Alabama

Rachel Bylsma, Special Assistant, Office of Governor Parnell, Alaska

Jeff Jones, Policy Advisor, Alaska

Kim Sabow, Director of Public Affairs, Arizona

Ryan Serote, Director of Federal Relations, Arizona

David Werner, Deputy Chief of Staff, Georgia

Brian San Nicolas, Special Assistant-Health Care, Guam

Franklin Arriola, Chief of Staff, Guam

Adam Gregg, Legislative Liaison, Iowa


Paul Trombino, Director, Department of Transportation, Iowa

Ted Stopulos, Policy Advisor, Iowa

John Butera, Senior Economic Advisor, Maine

Bill McBride, Director, Washington D.C. Office, Michigan

Eric Brown, Senior Federal Policy Representative, Michigan

Jon Allan, Director, Office of the Great Lakes, Michigan

Tony Jeff, Innovate, Mississippi

Ryan McGinness, DC Representative, Nevada

Blannie Cheng, Advisor to NC Governor Pat McCrory on Jobs & the Economy, North Carolina

Hugh Johnson, Policy Analyst, North Carolina

Andrea Travnicek, Senior Policy Advisor, North Dakota


Craig Perry, Sr. Legislative Liaison, Oklahoma

John Callahan, Deputy Policy Director, Pennsylvania


Rebecca Schimsa, Staff Counsel-Economic Development, South Carolina

Hunter Roberts, Energy Policy Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development, South Dakota

Matt Konenkamp, Policy Advisor, Governor’s Office, South Dakota

Nathan Lukkes, Deputy Commissioner, Governor's Office of Economic Development, South Dakota

Nathan Sanderson, Policy Advisor, Governor's Office, South Dakota

Christin Sullivan, Policy Analyst, Tennessee

Colin Parrish, Policy Advisor, Texas


Carlos Braceras, Acting Executive Director, Utah

Sophia DiCaro, Deputy Director, Utah

Carrie Roth, Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Virginia

Jeffrey Palmore, Director of Policy Development and Deputy Counselor, Virginia

Eileen Schoenfeldt, Policy Advisor, Wisconsin

Waylon Hurlburt, Senior Advisor, Wisconsin

ENERGY SYMPOSIUM STAFF ATTENDEES:



Daniel Sullivan, Commissioner Dan Sullivan, Alaska

Jeff Jones, Policy Advisor, Alaska

Randy Ruaro, Policy Director/Special Counsel, Alaska

Leisa Brug, Director, Office of Energy Policy, Arizona



Stephen Goodson, Special Assistant for Energy and Natural Resources, Idaho

Dan Schmidt, Policy Director for Energy, Environment, Transportation and Gaming, Indiana

Adam Gregg, Legislative Liaison, Iowa


S. Brenna Findley, Legal Counsel, Iowa


Alberto Depuy, Policy Advisor, Louisiana

Patrick Woodcock, Director, Governor’s Energy Office, Maine

Eric Brown, Senior Federal Policy Representative, Michigan


Kirk Sims, Chief of Staff, Mississippi


Stacy Crowley, Director, Governor’s Office of Energy, Nevada

Janel Anderson, Director of Policy & Federal Relations, New Mexico


Hugh Johnson, Policy Analyst, North Carolina

Andrea Travnicek, Senior Policy Advisor, North Dakota

Krista Carman, Washington Representative, North Dakota

Craig Butler, Assistant Policy Director, Ohio


Andrew Silvestri, Deputy Policy Director, Oklahoma

Rick Krysiak Jr., State Energy Program Director, Oklahoma

Christopher Gray, Special Assistant to the Director of Policy and Planning, Pennsylvania

Patrick Henderson, Energy Executive, Pennsylvania


Douglass Mayer, Deputy Communications Director, Governor Nikki Haley, South Carolina


Hunter Roberts, Energy Policy Director, Governor's Office of Economic Development, South Dakota

Matt Konenkamp, Policy Advisor, Governor's Office, South Dakota

Nathan Lukkes, Deputy Commissioner Governor’s Office of Economic Development, South Dakota

Nathan Sanderson, Policy Advisor, Governor’s Office, South Dakota

Melissa Blanding, Policy Advisor, Texas

Jonathan Stinson, Policy Advisor, Texas

Alan Matheson, Governor’s Energy Advisor, Utah

Cody Stewart, Energy Advisor, Governor Gary Herbert, Utah

Carrie Roth, Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Virginia

Jeffrey Palmore, Director of Policy Development and Deputy Counselor, Virginia

Shawn Reese, Policy Director, Wyoming

HEALTHCARE SYMPOSIUM STAFF ATTENDEES:

Mike Lesmann, Policy Advisor, Alaska

Sharon Leighow, Press Secretary, Alaska

William Streur, Commissioner, Alaska

Don Hughes, Deputy Director Policy, Arizona



Katie Rogers, Health Policy Advisor, Georgia


Amy Wernsing, Special Assistant, Idaho

Tammy Perkins, Sr. Health Policy Advisor, Idaho

Brian Neale, Policy Director, Indiana

Josh Pitcock, Federal Representative, Indiana

Seema Verma, Consultant, Indiana

Michael Bousselot, Policy Advisor to Gov. Branstad, Iowa

Doug Hoelscher, Director State-Federal Relations, Iowa


David Kensinger, PAC Director, Kansas

Mark Dugan, Chief of Staff, Office of Lieutenant Governor, Kansas

Anne Cassity, Policy Advisor, Louisiana

Beverly Moore, Special Counsel, Louisiana

Calder Lynch, DHH Policy Director, Louisiana

Kathy Kliebert, Secretary of Health, Louisiana

Timmy Teepell, Senior Advisor, Louisiana


Brian Mitchell, Policy Advisor, Nevada

Jon Hager, Executive Director, Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, Nevada


Carol Steckel, Director, North Carolina

Dion Terry, Senior Policy Analyst, North Carolina



Denise Northrup, Chief of Staff, Oklahoma

Katie Altshuler, Policy Director, Oklahoma

Matthew O'Donnell, Deputy Policy Director, Pennsylvania


Andria Franco, Policy Advisor, Texas

Robert Spendlove, Deputy Chief of Staff for State & Federal Relations, Utah

David Patton, Executive Director, Utah Department of Health, Utah

Generra Peck, Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, Virginia

Julia Hammond, Director of Legislative Affairs and Policy Advisor, Virginia


Kevin Moore, DHS Deputy Secretary, Wisconsin

SENIOR STAFF RETREAT STAFF ATTENDEES:



Sharon Leighow, Press Secretary, Alaska

Randy Ruaro, Policy Director/Special Counsel, Alaska

Joe Sciarrotta, General Counsel, Arizona

Kim Sabow, Director of Public Affairs, Arizona


Brian Robinson, Deputy Chief of Staff, Georgia

Chris Riley, Chief of Staff, Georgia

Ryan Teague, Executive Counsel, Georgia





Vincent Leon Guerrero, Guam

Heather Neal, Legislative Director, Indiana

Josh Pitcock, Federal Representative, Indiana

Ryan Streeter, Senior Policy Director, Indiana


Jeff Boeyink, Chief of Staff, Iowa


David Kensinger, PAC Director, Kansas

Eileen Hawley, Communications Director and Press Secretary, Kansas


Landon Fulmer, Chief of Staff, Kansas

Mark Dugan, Chief of Staff, Office of Lieutenant Governor, Kansas

Beverly Moore, Special Counsel, Louisiana


Dennis Muchmore, Chief of Staff, Michigan

John Roberts, Deputy Chief of Staff, Michigan



Maria Comella, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, New Jersey

Janel Anderson, Director of Policy & Federal Relations, New Mexico


Sidonie Squier, Cabinet Secretary Human Services Department, New Mexico




Alexander Weintz, Communications Director, Oklahoma

Denise Northrup, Chief of Staff, Oklahoma

Katie Altshuler, Policy Director, Oklahoma


Douglass Mayer, Deputy Communications Director, Governor Nikki Haley, South Carolina



Dusty Johnson, Chief of Staff, South Dakota

Nathan Sanderson, Policy Advisor, Governor's Office, South Dakota


Teresa Spears, Senior Advisor, Texas

Ally Isom, Deputy for Communications, Utah

Mike Mower, Deputy Chief of Staff, Utah

Robert Spendlove, Deputy Chief of Staff for State & Federal Relations, Utah

Jasen Eige, Counselor and Senior Policy Advisor to the Governor, Virginia

Tucker Martin, Director of Communications, Virginia


Eric Schutt, Chief of Staff, Wisconsin

Keith Gilkes, Senior Political Advisor, Wisconsin

Mike Huebsch, Department of Administration Secretary, Wisconsin

Stephan Thompson, Campaign Manager-Friends of Scott Walker, Wisconsin

Shawn Reese, Policy Director, Wyoming

Tony Young, Deputy Chief of Staff, Wyoming

ATTENDING RGPPC MEMBERS:

David Beightol, Vice President, Dutko Grayling

Stoney Burke, Director of Federal Legislative Affairs, Southern Company

Elena Butkus, Regional Vice President, Government Affairs, Midwest, Aetna, Inc.

Kris Frank, Regional Vice President, Government Affairs, West, Aetna, Inc.

Philip Geiger, Senior Vice President, MAXIMUS

Julia Gonzales, Director of Government Relations, Amplify

Brett Graham, Managing Director, Leavitt Partners

Mary Kay Hogan, Vice President, Dutko Grayling

Anthony Mader, Anthem Blue Cross

Loren Monroe, Principal, BGR Group

Nicole Monroe, Spouse of Loren Monroe

Steve Palmer, Senior Vice President, Dutko Grayling

Mark Pratt, Senior Vice President of State Affairs, America's Health Insurance Plans

Michael Prosio, Regional Vice President, State Affairs, Wellpoint

Heidi Tringe, Consultant, MAXIMUS

Brad Viator, Director, External Affairs, Edison Electric Institute

Amanda Weaver, Senior Director, Government Relations and External Partnerships, HCSC

ATTENDING CORPORATE MEMBERS:

STATESMEN ($250,000 +)

Elena Butkus, Regional Vice President - Government Affairs, Midwest, Aetna, Inc.

Kris Frank, Regional Vice President, Government Affairs, West, Aetna, Inc.

Bill McManus, Senior Director of Government Affairs, American Beverage Association

Jonathan Dinesman, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Centene Corporation

Randal Johnson, Southern Strategy Group in Louisiana, Centene Corporation

Brent Layton, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Centene Corporation

Jamie Schlottman, Plan President & CEO for Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Centene Corporation

Charlie Sutlive, Vice President, State and Local Government, Coca-Cola Refreshments

Kelly Durham, Senior Director, Business Development, Corrections Corporation of America

John Malloy, Corrections Corporation of America

Brad Regens, Vice President, Partnership Relations, Corrections Corporation of America

Beth Snyder, Program Officer, ExxonMobil

Amanda Weaver, Senior Director, Government Relations and External Partnerships, Health Care Service

Corporation

Allen Richardson, Regional Manager - Government Affairs, Koch Companies Public Sector

Steve Baas, Director, Governmental Affairs, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce

Buddy Julius, The Firm, LLC, Guest of Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce

Robert Garvin, Wisconsin Energies, Guest of Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce

Jim Wall, Government Affairs Director, Microsoft Corporation

Paul Pereira, Director, State and Local Affairs, Motorola Solutions

Andy Antrobus, Senior Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs, Pfizer, Inc.

Melissa Bishop-Murphy, Government Relations Manager, Pfizer, Inc.

Daniel Wolter, Government Relations Director, Pfizer, Inc.

Pete Martinez, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, PhRMA

Jeff Woodhouse, Senior Director, State Gov't Affairs, PhRMA

Ken Flechler, Vice President, Pike Electric, Inc.

Jerry Grantham, Vice President, Range Resources Corporation

Michael Mackin, Regional Communications Manager, Range Resources Corporation

Scott Roy, Vice President - Government Affairs, Range Resources Corporation

Rich Haselwood, Senior Director, State Government Relations, Reynolds American Inc.

Susan Bittick, Principal, Public Affairs, Ryan Industries

Tom Bittick, Spouse of Susan Bittick

Karla Kiriako, Senioir Manager, Government Affairs, Sanofi

Rachel Farmer, Vice President, State Government Affairs, UnitedHealth Group

Jake Logan, Regional Vice President, State Government Affairs, UnitedHealth Group

Jodie Tierney, Vice President, State Government Affairs, UnitedHealth Group

Dan Brouillette, Senior Vice President, USAA

Eric Brewer, Senior Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations, WalMart Stores, Inc.

John David White, Government Affairs, WellCare Health Plans Inc.

Amy Odom, Vice President of State Affairs, WellPoint, Inc.

Michael Prosio, Regional Vice President, State Affairs, WellPoint, Inc.

CABINET ($100,000)

Bill Dudley, Vice President, Government Affairs, AFLAC Inc.

Keith Hansen, Director, Airports, Allegiant Air

Bob Broadus, Director, State Government Affairs, Allergan, Inc.

Nate Elias, Director, State Government Affairs - Midwest Region, Allergan, Inc.

Jessica Wolfe, Director, State Government Affairs, Allergan, Inc.

Matt Godlewski, Vice President, Auto Alliance

Maureen McDonnell, Vice President, Health Reform Integration and External Communications, Amerigroup

Corporation

Calise Munoz, Vice President, Government Relations, Amerigroup Corporation

Pamela Perry, Vice President, Government Relations, Amerigroup Corporation

Alden Schacher, Vice President Government Affairs, Apollo Group, Inc.

Marshall Cohen, Vice President, Government Affairs and Communications, Babcock & Wilcox Co.

Alissa Fox, Senior Vice President, BlueCross BlueShield Association

Clay McClure, Director of State Legislation and Regulatory Affairs, BlueCross BlueShield Association

Andrew Johnsen, Assistant Vice President, Government Affairs, BNSF Railway Company

Robert Sweeny, Citigroup Management Corp.

John Gibbs, Vice President of State Government Affairs, Comcast

Kathleen Hawkins, Director, Government Affairs, Duke Energy Corporation

Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, Vice President - Corporate Public Affairs, Duke Energy Corporation

Cindy Laubacher, Express Scripts

David Dederichs, Director, State Government Affairs, Express Scripts Holding Company

Kim Decker, Manager of Government & Industry Affairs, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies

Frank Galitski, Director, Government and Industry Affairs, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies

Kerry Hayden, Manager, Government and Industry Affairs, Farmers Insurance Group of Companies

Cloid Shuler, Vice President, Business Development, GEO Group, Inc.

Craig DeRoche, President, Justice Fellowship

Jack MacDonald, Executive Vice President, Golden Living

Scott Gunn, Senior Vice President, Global Government Relations and U.S. Business Development, GTECH

Corporation

Chris Shaban, Vice President of US Sales and Business Development, GTECH Corporation

Rollin Downs, McKenna Long & Aldridge

Suzanne Duda, Director, Government and Industry Relations, Healthways

Vicki Shepard, Vice President, Government and Industry Relations, Healthways

Maria Cino, Vice President, Government Relations for the US and Americas, Hewlett-Packard Company

Jon Dickinson, Manager, Western Region, State & Local Government Relations, Hewlett-Packard Company

Bob Cook, Vice President, Government Affairs, HNTB Corporation

Kimberly Hudgins, Director of Government Relations, Southeast Division, HNTB Corporation

Joe Lileikis, HNTB Corporation

Mark Martinez Area General Manager, Johnson Controls, Inc.

Brian Kennedy, Consultant, K12 Inc.

Don Lee, Vice President of Government Affairs, K12, Inc.

Hugo Gutierrez, Manager, Governmental Affairs, Marathon Oil Corporation

Doug Thierwechter, Director, Marathon Oil Corporation

Doug Howard, Senior Vice President, MAXIMUS

Akbar Piloti, President Human Services, MAXIMUS

Heidi Tringe, Consultant, MAXIMUS

Melissa Patack, Vice President & Counsel, State Government Affairs, MPAA

Stephen Gallagher, Vice President, State & Local Political Operations, National Association of Home Builders

Jerry Howard, President and CEO, National Association of Home Builders

Chuck Cunningham, Director, State & Local Affairs, National Rifle Association

Randy Kozuch, Director, Political Affairs Office of Advancement, National Rifle Association

Erika Scheffer, Deputy Director, Political Affairs Office of Advancement, National Rifle Association

Rick Knapp, Executive Director, State Government Affairs, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Catherine McGeehan, Associate Director Government Affairs, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Mike McGarey, Director, State Outreach, Nuclear Energy Institute

Ryan Aldridge, State and Local Government, SAS Institute, Inc.

Jayme Cox, Manager, State Government Affairs, South Central, Shell Oil

Stoney Burke, Director of Federal Legislative Affairs, Southern Company

Jim Barnett, Vice President, Political Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform

Marvin Smith, Government and Public Affairs Manager, US Cellular

Walter White, Vice President, State & Local Government, Verizon Communications

Casey Cesnovar, Director, State Government Relations, Walgreens

Michael Smith, Senior Manager, Walgreens

BOARD ($50,000)

Doug Stang, Public Affairs, 3M

Dave Wefring, Public Affairs, 3M

Katherine Grady, Office of Government Relations, Accenture

Damian Jones, Senior Manager Government Relations, Accenture

Eric Sildon, Office of Government Relations, Accenture

Drew Bernato, Manager, Legislative & Public Affairs, AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan

Katie Hopkins, Manager, Government Relations, AmeriHealth Mercy Health Plan

Steve Mitchell, Director, State Government Affairs, Astellas Pharma US, Inc.

Connie Mitchell, Spouse of Steve Mitchell

Tom Clemons, Vice President, Roads & Bridges Solutions, Bentley Systems, Inc.

Bonnie Clemons, Spouse of Tom Clemons,

Mike Hiltner, Director, Government Relations, Best Buy Co., Inc.

Ann-Louise Kuhns, Associate Director, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Mary Kay Turner, Director, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Bill Miller, Senior Vice President, Business Roundtable

Debbie Efremidis-Plevin, Business Development, State Government, Cerner Corporation

Lindsay Vogtsberger, Strategist, Government and Industry, Cerner Corporation

Michelle Wright Conn, Senior Manager, State and Local Affairs, Cisco

George Leong, Citigroup Management Corp.

Alan West, Vice President & Counsel, State & Local Government Relations, Citigroup Management Corp.

Cindy Stevens, Partner, Deloitte

Dwayne Kratt, Senior Director, DIAGEO

Brandon Peck, Associate, Dutko Grayling, Guest of Energi Insurance Services, Inc.

Megan McCarthy, Director of Government Relations, Energi Insurance Services, Inc.

Holly Deshields, Vice President, McGuireWoods Consulting, Energy Future Holdings

Jeremey Shepherd, Principal, Schreiber & Associates

Ken Walsh, Principal, Schreiber & Associates

Amy Dempster, Senior Manager, State Government Affairs Mid Atlantic Region, Genentech

Sandra Pizarro, Director, West Region, Genentech

Hal Lenox, Regional Director, State Government Relations, General Motors

Bryan Roosa, Executive Director, State Government Relations, General Motors

Leslie Fox, Director, Legislative Outreach, International Council of Shopping Centers

Josh Wilkens, Account Executive, Johnson Controls, Inc.

Michael Bolen, Director, Government Affairs, Medtronic, Inc.

David Stevenson, Vice President, Government Relations - Wireless Generation, Amplify

Bill Guidera, Senior Vice President, News Corporation

Nial Patel, Vice President, Cornerstone Government Affairs

Angela Nordstrom, Regional Director, NIC Inc.

Garrett Brown, Government Relations Coordinator, NuStar Energy L.P.

Jessica Pacheco, Director of Government Affairs, Arizona Public Service

Michael Vargas, Government Affairs Representative, Arizona Public Service

Tim Reynolds, Principal, Highstar Capital

Matt Ottiger, Director, Government Relations, ResCare, Inc.

Adam Zubowsky, Government Affairs, Smithfield Foods, Inc.

David Grow, Counsel, State Farm Insurance

Thad Hellman, Senior Group Manager, Target Corporation

Rob Kincaid, Director, State Government Affairs, TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA

Jerry Moore, Director, State Government Affairs, TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA

Peter Jaskoski, Director Governmental Relations US pipelines central, TransCanada Corp.

Joe Arbona, General Director, Policy and Partnerships, Union Pacific Corporation

Cheryl Arbona, Spouse of Joe Arbona

Judith Zink, Principal, Capitoline Consulting

Camille Fleenor, Vice President Government Relations, Unisys Corporation

Dawson Hobbs, Vice President, State Affairs, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc.

Laura Favinger, Vice President - Head of State Affairs, Government and Industry Affairs, Zurich North

American Insurance Company

Mike Moran, Associate Vice President, Federal Affairs, Zurich North American Insurance Company

COUNCIL ($25,000+)

Mike Shutley, Brinker International, Inc.

Erica Sechrist, Director Government Affairs, Advance America

Holli Hill, Director, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

Jennifer McMullen, Director, DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc

Jeremy Van Haselen, Vice President, DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc

Geoff Segal, Senior Vice President, Macquire Capital

Cameron Smyth, Vice President State Affairs, Molina Healthcare

Tate Rosenbusch, Director, Grassroots Advocacy and State Affairs, National Mining Association

Marsha Kwalwasser, Director, State Relations, Northrop Grumman

Matt Lathrop, Director of Government and Community Relations, Yum! Brands, Inc.

Jennifer Lathrop, Spouse of Matt Lathrop

NATIONAL FINANCE COMMITTEE (NFC)

Danny Cooper, President, U.S. Capitol Consulting

Daryn Demeritt, President, D2 Public Affairs

Mark Smith, President, Da Vinci Group

Steve Arthur, Vice President, Stateside Associates

Mark Hanna, President, Hanna & Associates

Jeff Viohl, Viohl & Associates, Inc.

Matthew Keelen, President, The Keelen Group, LLC

Phil Smith, Philip C. Smith & Associates

Randall Gerard, Principal, Podesta Group

David Beightol, Managing Principal, Dutko Grayling

Dennis Smith, Managing Director, McKenna Long & Aldridge

Lee Cowen, Senior Consultant, Dutko Grayling

Loren Monroe, Principal, BGR Government Affairs

Nicole Monroe, Spouse of Loren Monroe

Steve Palmer, Vice President, Dutko Grayling

PROSPECT

John Cusack, DLA Piper

Larry Purpuro, DLA Piper

GOVERNORS BOARD MEMBERSHIP $50,000 Annual Contribution or $100,000 Annual Raise

(as of 2/1/08)

The Governors Board membership program offers the ability to bring their particular expertise to the political process while helping to support the Republican agenda. Board members work in an advisory capacity with the Republican Governors on current issues and initiatives that directly impact American businesses, families and government. The objective is to work together and recommend “real life” solutions to underachieving and failed policies in the areas of lower taxes, education, crime, health care and environmental issues. This is accomplished through the RGA Governors Forums. They give Board members an opportunity to meet informally with Republican Governors and their key staff members to lend their experience on state and national issues.

BENEFITS OF BOARD MEMBERSHIP

“A CELEBRATION OF AMERICA ’S LEADERS” GALA The RGA Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year. Last year it brought in more than $10 million. This year we expect it to be even better. The event is attended by the President, our Governors, and our members. It is one of Washington’s biggest annual political events and should not be missed. The 2008 Gala is scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2008. For your convenience, the Gala is scheduled to coincide with the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting. Board members receive four (4) tickets to this event - Including two (2) tickets to the Chairmen’s Reception and Photo-Opportunity (1 click).

PRIVATE DC GOVERNORS BREAKFAST On the day of the RGA Annual Gala, RGA hosts an exclusive breakfast with the Republican Governors and members of their senior staff. The breakfast allows our members the opportunity to attend an intimate gathering with our Governors and their staff. Board members will receive two (2) tickets to the private breakfast.

GOVERNORS FORUMS SERIES The Governors Forums are some of the most important events that RGA hosts. They started in 1995 as the focal point of membership in the RGA. At these regional events a group of 5-8 governors discuss the best policy practices from around the country on a particular topic. RGA members in attendance are encouraged to participate in the discussions and our Governors have greatly appreciated their questions and insights. The Forums offer a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and concepts with our Governors that are of foremost interest to the RGA membership. Forums last year took our members everywhere from dinner on the deck of the USS Missouri in Hawaii talking about Homeland Security to a lunch at Georgia’s Aquarium discussing Economic Development. Attendees at the events have included Governors, CEOs, industry leaders, and other experts. Board members are invited to send up to three (3) attendees to the Forums. The 2008 Forum series will be held in Texas, Georgia and Nevada. D.C. DISCUSSION BREAKFAST SERIES Board Members are invited to send three (3) representatives to all D.C. Discussion Breakfasts. Each breakfast features a special invited speaker of interest from our Governors’ policy and political staff members. These breakfasts enable members to have informal conversations with Republican Governors’ Washington, D.C. State Office Directors and other senior staff. The events always feature free-ranging discussion and important insights into the latest political happenings.

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RGA SENIOR STAFF RETREAT Last year, RGA hosted the first ever Governors’ Senior Staff Policy Retreat. It was one of the first times that the Senior Staff for the GOP Governors had the chance to meet one another and share their ideas to move their states forward. The event took place at the Ritz Carlton, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. It featured discussions moderated by Newt Gingrich, Karl Rove, Harvard healthcare expert Dr. Regina Herzlinger and other leaders. Our Governors were so impressed with the agenda that Governors Perdue, Blunt, Crist and Sanford joined us as well. The RGA Statesmen, Cabinet and Board members will be invited to attend the 2008 Retreat with the Republican Governors and their senior staff. The Retreat invitation to members will serve as a special “thank you” to those members who demonstrate the highest degree of commitment and dedication to our mission of electing and re-electing Republican Governors. Board members are invited to send up to two (2) attendees to the retreat. The 2008 retreat is scheduled for Charleston, South Carolina.

ACCESS TO THE RGA’ S “R EPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION WEEK EXPERIENCE” PACKAGES The 2008 Republican National Convention is scheduled for Sunday, August 31 – Thursday, September 4, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The RGA will be offering packages and sponsorship opportunities for our “Republican National Convention Week Experience” activities. Please note that participation with the RGA’s Convention packages and sponsorships will be separate from annual membership dues. Please contact the RGA Finance team at (202) 662-4920 for an updated schedule of events during Convention week and Convention benefits information.

SUMMER RECEPTION AT NGA The RGA hosts an annual event in conjunction with the National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting which features many of our Republican Governors. Board members are invited to send up to three (3) attendees to the event. The 2008 summer reception is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DISCOUNTED EVENT SPONSORSHIP Sponsoring an RGA event brings special recognition and benefits. Packages vary at each Forum, but typically include a host reception, event recognition, and more. As a Board you will receive a 20 percent discount on sponsorship opportunities, unless otherwise noted. Contact our finance team to learn more.

ROUNDTABLE POLICY PARTICIPATION At our Governors Forums and the RGA Annual Conference, Roundtable Participants will join 5-8 governors in discussing issues of particular interest to the Roundtable guests. These gatherings are a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and concepts with our Governors. Board members will receive a 20 percent discount on Roundtable Participation sponsorships, unless otherwise noted.

2008 RGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Annual Conference is RGA’s premier event for the year. It is attended by almost every Republican Governor and their staff. The 2008 RGA Annual Conference is scheduled for November 12 – 14 at the Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, Florida. This three-day event provides Board members with direct interaction with Republican Governors, Chiefs of Staff and other key staff from the state offices. Board members will have the opportunity to attend the business plenary sessions where Republican Governors exchange policy ideas and accomplishments. In addition, the social schedule includes the RGA State Dinner, various breakfasts, receptions and optional activities where Board members can meet and talk informally with Republican Governors, their staff or other Conference attendees. Board members are invited to send up to three (3) attendees to the Annual Conference.

RGA COMMUNICATIONS CLIPS AND BLOG As a Board member, your online profile will also give you access to exclusive blogs from our Governors and their staff and allow you to read in-depth analyses of innovative policies that Republican Governors are implementing. You will also receive the daily news clips which will keep you up to date on all the news affecting our states and elections.

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RGA DIRECTORY As a Board member, you will receive the RGA Directory which will be your guide to all of our Governors’ offices. You will have handy contact information for Chiefs of Staff, DC Directors, Schedulers, and Policy Advisors. It also includes additional information about RGA including contact information.

THE EXECUTIVE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER The Quarterly Newsletter will keep you up to speed on the latest RGA events and election and policy news. Every quarter you’ll get an inside look at important races and learn what RGA is doing to help our candidates win. In addition, you will learn about some of the innovative policies that our Governors are developing and how they are improving their states. Lastly, the RGA Chairman will include a special message on RGA’s latest plans and strategy.

MYRGA.COM ACCESS Your membership will give you special access to a new section of RGA’s website: MyRGA. MyRGA utilizes the latest technology, to keep you informed of everything happening at RGA and give you access to exclusive content. This members only section of our website allows members to pro-actively review and upgrade your membership benefits and account, change your contact information, donate to RGA, and register for events. The secure website will be your one-stop shop for all things RGA-related and will allow you to really put your membership to use.

MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES RGA Governors Board membership dues require a $50,000 contribution to be made payable to the RGA or a commitment to raise a total of $100,000 in a calendar year for annual membership. Membership runs on a 12-month cycle from date of receipt of initial contribution. Questions regarding RGA Board membership or events may be directed to Angela Meyers in the RGA offices at (202) 662-4141 or [email protected].

Contributions or gifts to the RGA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. There is no federal statutory limit on the amount a corporation, individual or PAC may contribute to the RGA. Contributions will not be used in connection with any federal election. Contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited.

RGA * 1747 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Ste. 250 * Washington, D.C. 20006 * (202) 662-4920 ph * (202) 662-4924 fax * www.rga.org

Paid for by the Republican Governors Association.

GOVERNORS CABINET MEMBERSHIP $100,000 Annual Contribution or $200,000 Annual Raise

(as of 2/1/08)

The Governors Cabinet membership program was created to meet the expanded financial needs of the Republican Governors Association during the year of 36 gubernatorial elections. Due to its success, the Governors Cabinet has remained a vital part of RGA ever since. It has emerged as one of the premier levels of membership and provides a unique relationship with the Republican Governors. Members of the Governors Cabinet enjoy a variety of membership benefits. Events throughout the country are designed to give Cabinet members the greatest opportunity possible to meet and talk informally with the Republican Governors and their key staff members.

BENEFITS OF CABINET MEMBERSHIP

“A CELEBRATION OF AMERICA ’S LEADERS” GALA The RGA Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year. Last year it brought in more than $10 million. This year we expect it to be even better. The event is attended by the President, our Governors, their senior staff and our members. It is one of Washington’s biggest annual political events and should not be missed. The 2008 Gala is scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2008. For your convenience, the Gala is scheduled to coincide with the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting. Cabinet members receive six (6) tickets to this event - Including four (4) tickets to the Chairmen’s Reception and Photo-Opportunity (2 clicks).

EXCLUSIVE DC GUBERNATORIAL DINNER During the weekend of the RGA Annual Gala, RGA hosts an exclusive Gubernatorial Dinner in Washington, D.C. Cabinet members will receive two (2) tickets to this intimate gathering with the Republican Governors and special Republican VIP guests. Last year’s event was held at the Willard Inter-Continental Hotel and featured Ambassador John Bolton, Governor Rick Perry, and Governor Sonny Perdue. This year’s dinner will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Willard.

PRIVATE DC GOVERNORS BREAKFAST On the day of the RGA Annual Gala, RGA hosts an exclusive breakfast with the Republican Governors and members of their senior staff. The breakfast allows our members the opportunity to attend an intimate gathering with our Governors and their staff. Cabinet members will receive two (2) tickets to the private breakfast.

GOVERNORS FORUMS SERIES The Governors Forums are some of the most important events that RGA hosts. They started in 1995 as the focal point of membership in the RGA. At these regional events a group of 5-8 governors discuss the best policy practices from around the country on a particular topic. RGA members in attendance are encouraged to participate in the discussions and our Governors have greatly appreciated their questions and insights. The Forums offer a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and concepts with our Governors that are of foremost interest to the RGA membership. Forums last year took our members everywhere from dinner on the deck of the USS Missouri in Hawaii talking about Homeland Security to a lunch at Georgia’s Aquarium discussing Economic Development. Attendees at the events have included Governors, CEOs, industry leaders, and other experts. Cabinet members are invited to send up to four (4) attendees to the Forums. The 2008 Forum series will be held in Texas, Georgia and Nevada.

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D.C. DISCUSSION BREAKFAST SERIES Cabinet Members are invited to send four (4) representatives to all D.C. Discussion Breakfasts. Each breakfast features a special invited speaker of interest from our Governors’ policy and political staff members. These breakfasts enable members to have informal conversations with Republican Governors’ Washington, D.C. State Office Directors and other senior staff. The events always feature free-ranging discussion and important insights into the latest political happenings.

RGA SENIOR STAFF RETREAT Last year, RGA hosted the first ever Governors’ Senior Staff Policy Retreat. It was one of the first times that the Senior Staff for the GOP Governors had the chance to meet one another and share their ideas to move their states forward. The event took place at the Ritz Carlton, Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia. It featured discussions moderated by Newt Gingrich, Karl Rove, Harvard healthcare expert Dr. Regina Herzlinger and other leaders. Our Governors were so impressed with the agenda that Governors Perdue, Blunt, Crist and Sanford joined us as well. The RGA Statesmen, Cabinet and Board members will be invited to attend the 2008 Retreat with the Republican Governors and their senior staff. The Retreat invitation to members will serve as a special “thank you” to those members who demonstrate the highest degree of commitment and dedication to our mission of electing and re-electing Republican Governors. Cabinet members are invited to send up to four (4) attendees to the retreat. The 2008 retreat is scheduled for Charleston, South Carolina.

ACCESS TO THE RGA’ S “R EPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION WEEK EXPERIENCE” PACKAGES The 2008 Republican National Convention is scheduled for Sunday, August 31 – Thursday, September 4, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The RGA will be offering packages and sponsorship opportunities for our “Republican National Convention Week Experience” activities. Please note that participation with the RGA’s Convention packages and sponsorships will be separate from annual membership dues. Please contact the RGA Finance team at (202) 662-4920 for an updated schedule of events during Convention week and Convention benefits information.

SUMMER RECEPTION AT NGA The RGA hosts an annual event in conjunction with the National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting which features many of our Republican Governors and their senior staff. Cabinet members are invited to send up to four (4) attendees to the event. The 2008 summer reception is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DISCOUNTED EVENT SPONSORSHIP Sponsoring an RGA event brings special recognition and benefits. Packages vary at each Forum, but typically include a host reception, event recognition, and more. As a Cabinet you will receive a 25 percent discount on sponsorship opportunities, unless otherwise noted. Contact our Finance team to learn more.

ROUNDTABLE POLICY PARTICIPATION At our Governors Forums and the RGA Annual Conference, Roundtable Participants will join 5-8 governors in discussing issues of particular interest to the Roundtable guests. These gatherings are a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and concepts with our Governors. Cabinet members will receive a 25 percent discount on Roundtable Participation sponsorships, unless otherwise noted.

RGA REGIONAL EVENT(S) The RGA is hosting special regional events with many of the Republican Governors and community and business leaders across the country. These events often incorporate a luncheon/reception with our Republican Governor(s) and are in addition to annual RGA membership. Cabinet members are invited to send up to two (2) attendees to the event. For more information and an updated schedule, please contact the RGA Finance staff at (202) 662-4920 or [email protected].

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2008 RGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Annual Conference is RGA’s premier event for the year. It is attended by almost every Republican Governor and their staff. The 2008 RGA Annual Conference is scheduled for November 12 – 14 at the Fontainebleau, Miami Beach, Florida. This three-day event provides Cabinet members with direct interaction with Republican Governors, Chiefs of Staff and other key staff from the state offices. Cabinet members will have the opportunity to attend the business plenary sessions where Republican Governors exchange policy ideas and accomplishments. In addition, the social schedule includes the RGA State Dinner, various breakfasts, receptions and optional activities where Cabinet members can meet and talk informally with Republican Governors, their staff or other Conference attendees. Cabinet members will receive priority seating at the State Dinner. Cabinet members are invited to send up to four (4) attendees to the Annual Conference.

PRIVATE GOVERNORS LUNCHEON Cabinet members are invited to send four (4) attendees to the Private Governors Luncheon held during the Annual Conference. The lunch is RGA’s chance to thank you for your support over the last year. The luncheon is attended by our Governors and their Senior Staff.

RGA COMMUNICATIONS CLIPS AND BLOG As a Cabinet member, your online profile will also give you access to exclusive blogs from our Governors and their staff and allow you to read in-depth analyses of innovative policies that Republican Governors are implementing. You will also receive the daily news clips which will keep you up to date on all the news affecting our states and elections.

RGA DIRECTORY As a Cabinet member, you will receive the RGA Directory which will be your guide to all of our Governors’ offices. You will have handy contact information for Chiefs of Staff, DC Directors, Schedulers, and Policy Advisors. It also includes additional information about RGA including contact information.

THE EXECUTIVE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER The Quarterly Newsletter will keep you up to speed on the latest RGA events and election and policy news. Every quarter you’ll get an inside look at important races and learn what RGA is doing to help our candidates win. In addition, you will learn about some of the innovative policies that our Governors are developing and how they are improving their states. Lastly, the RGA Chairman will include a special message on RGA’s latest plans and strategy.

MYRGA.COM ACCESS Your membership will give you special access to a new section of RGA’s website: MyRGA. MyRGA utilizes the latest technology, to keep you informed of everything happening at RGA and give you access to exclusive content. This members only section of our website allows members to pro-actively review and upgrade your membership benefits and account, change your contact information, donate to RGA, and register for events. The secure website will be your one-stop shop for all things RGA-related and will allow you to really put your membership to use.

MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES

RGA Governors Cabinet membership dues require a $100,000 contribution to be made payable to the RGA or a commitment to raise a total of $200,000 in a calendar year for annual membership. Membership runs on a 12-month cycle from date of receipt of initial contribution.

Questions regarding RGA Cabinet membership or events may be directed to Angela Meyers in the RGA offices at (202) 662-4141 or [email protected].

Contributions or gifts to the RGA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. There is no federal statutory limit on the amount a corporation, individual or PAC may contribute to the RGA. Contributions will not be used in connection with any federal election. Contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited.

RGA * 1747 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Ste. 250 * Washington, D.C. 20006 * (202) 662-4920 ph * (202) 662-4924 fax * www.rga.org

Paid for by the Republican Governors Association.

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