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Concurrent Sessions '%,--Nednesday, March 17 00 3:OOPNI I Technology L Personal Skill Building eGovemment on a Budget(Time&money). Secrets of Powerful Presentations Bharat Philliph-Patel,Information Systems,City of Rochester Patrick Donadio,Professional Speaker and Coach What is it?How much will it cost?How much time will it take?We all You make presentations every week-any time you are called upon to know that the Internet is here to stay,so why not use it to make our communicate,to persuade or convince,you are presenting information. jobs a little easier and provide another avenue to disseminate in- The question is,'How good are your presentations?'This session is for formation to our citizens 24/7.Focus will be placed on getting the anyone who must'sell'ideas,talk to a small group,or deliver informa- information and services online including paperless agendas at a tion to others through oral communications.Its designed to start you on low cost,collecting payments and fees,and even making your jobs your way to becoming more organized, confident,dynamic, and con- easier.Internet resources for FREE or Low Cost tools to help you get nected with your listeners. started will also be highlighted. M. Finance T. Finance Some New and"Not So New"Financing Tools Steps to Surviving a Budget Crisis Paul Donna,Northland Securities Jim Prosser,Ehlers&Associates Robert Winthrop,PFM Cities have been'belt tightening'for the past serveral years.Min- This session will discuss the new financing tools cities have to fund City nesota cities will likely face a continued need to reduce spending. Halls, Fire Halls, Public Works Facilities and Street Reconstruction Pro- This session will look at a systematic approach to re-sizing yty ser- grams.The presenters will also break down an oldie but a goodie-bond vices and budgets. refinancings. K. Round Table Discussions N. Elections I3*i ated Discussions by City Populations Even More Issues Related to New Election Rules `.sack by popular demand are the round table discussions where Representative from Secretary of State's Office you will have the opportunity to conned with others from same- The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office will give an overview on elec- sized communities. Share information,problem solving strategies tion procedures with an in-depth look at HAVA,including absentee bal- of'hot issues'and trade tools&techniques that can help you'back loting,including federal and state changes for 2004 and new absentee home.' ballot materials(envelopes,instructions and application forms). • • • • • . • Note.Attendees will be eligible for 1.25 hours of credit towards their cer- tification as an Elections Administrator. O. Nuts & Bolts VVWs New in lawful Gambling licensing? Steve Pedersen,Licensing Supervisor,Gambling Control Board Learn firsthand from the licensing Supervisor of the state's Gambling 4M FUND Control Board the do's and don'ts regarding a cites authority over lawful Sp—d67 th Low W,-NwAO« gambling in their jurisdiction.Did you know that a city must report annu- ally to the Gambling Control Board if a local gambling tax is collected or a 10%contribution fund is established?Also included in this session will be answers to other critical questions dealing with applications,fees, Web Transactions. illegal gambling and more. You'll learn how to access the Board's web Web Reporting. site for lawful gambling information and how to sign-up for automatic e- mail updates from the Gambling Control Board. Multiple Sub-Accounts. Stop by ow bwdz to(ears mm... Fat Harris 800.553.2143 pharri5@voyageur net