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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 20159:00 a.m. Registration Opens +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Conference Foyer
11:30 a.m. Golf Tournament +
Golf registration will be separate at this conference. If you are interested in golfing, please email Brian Wright at bwright@Ci.Eloy.AZ.US
1:00 p.m. GASB Update +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom 1 CPE Credit Speakers: Brian Hemmerle, CPA, CFE, Supervisor, Henry & Horne, LLP Jeffery Patterson, Audit Supervisor, CPA, Henry & Horne, LLP 7:45 a.m. Refreshment Break +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Conference Foyer
2:00 p.m. Behavior Modification ... The Science and Secrets Behind Motivation to Reduce Stress, Improve
Exercise and Eating Habits +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom 2 CPE Credits Speaker: Joel Weintraub, Humorist & Motivational Speaker, Humor for the Health of It Sure this very funny and uplifting motivational program is packed with information on setting goals and lighting a fire under your passions, but after learning the secrets behind these powerful behavior modification techniques you'll learn how to effortlessly be driven toward your dreams. Within two hours you will discover how to effortlessly reduce your stress, improve relations with fellow employees and family members and develop consistent exercise and nutrition habits. Bonus material will include how to confidently invest your money for the future. 4:00 p.m.Education Committee Meeting +
Bradshaw Room
5:00 p.m. New Member Meet & Greet +
Sedona Ballroom
Join new and current GFOAz members in a 30-minute meet and greet with the GFOAz Membership Committee. We'd love to see you there! 5:30 p.m. Welcome and Sponsor Reception +
Sedona Ballroom & Conference Foyer GFOAz welcomes members to join us for an opening reception to thank our sponsors. The ongoing success of GFOAz is dependent on several factors, but possibly none as important as the continued financial support of our corporate partners. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20157:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Conference Foyer
8:30 a.m. Wake Up to a Powerful Memory +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom
1 CPE Credit Speaker: Joel Weintraub, Humorist & Motivational Speaker, Humor for the Health of It You can wake up to a powerful memory once you discover the relationship between sleep, stress, cortisol and your ability to store and access information. In addition to learning how to improve sleep habits, decrease stress and increase focus, this seminar also includes the four basic principles for improving memory as well as tips for overcoming absent-mindedness. As a bonus you will also discover easy to use and effective organizational and time management techniques. 9:30 a.m. Continuing Disclosure Requirements including How to Put EMMA to Work for You +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom
2 CPE Credits Speakers: Mike Cafiso Esq., Bond Counsel, Greenberg Traurig, LLP Sandra Park, Assistant Vice President, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated Mark Reader, Managing Director, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated Allen Sexton, Business Analysis Manager, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) This session will focus on the history, purpose and importance of disclosing information to the municipal bond marketplace and will include the mechanics of how to upload electronically all required information to the Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) system. Speakers from Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated will provide an overview of the importance of the continuing disclosure requirements as it related to the underwriting/issuance of Arizona municipal bonds. Then speakers from the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) will provide an overview and objectives of the MSRB. The speaker from Greenberg Traurig will conclude the session with an overview of some national enforcement cases to educate issuers on regulatory topics of interest. 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Annual Business Meeting +
Sedona Ballroom
1 CPE Credit Speakers: Scott Holt, GFOAz 2014 President; Financial Services Director, Yuma County Mindy Russell, GFOAz 2015 President; Finance & Budget Assistant, Peoria All attendees are welcome to attend the annual business meeting in Granite Mountain. President Scott Holt will recognize GFOAz's current sponsors and recognize new GFOAz board members. 1:00 p.m. Affordable Healthcare Act Update +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom
1 CPE Credit Speaker: Charlie Broucek, Senior Vice President, Hays Companies After several years of planning and changes related to the Affordable Care Act, the employer mandate/play or pay component of the ACA is here. This presentation will provide ACA updates and planning for 2015 and beyond. The speaker will discuss play or pay rules, change in employment status special rules, the latest court rulings and employer reporting. 2:00 p.m. Learning to Use U.S. Census Data for Government Forecasting and Reporting +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom
1 CPE Credit Speaker: Pauline Núñez, Data Dissemination Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau-Denver Regional Office This session is an introduction to U.S. Census data, the most reliable source of data about Arizona's people and economy. Datasets such the American Community Survey, the only source of local statistics such as income, poverty, education, language, will be featured, as well as the latest data tools. This will be an interactive session where participants are encouraged to bring their laptops/tablets. Companion handouts will be provided on popular Census concepts and links. 2:50 p.m. Beverage and Snack Break +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Conference Foyer
3:00 p.m. PSPRS – Reform Update and Things to Consider for Your FY15-16 Budget +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom
1 CPE Credit Speaker: Mike Townsend, Deputy County Manager, Coconino County; Vice-Chair, Pension Reform Task Force Because of changes to actuary assumptions, most employer contributions to PSPRS will increase effective July 1, 2015. Members of the League's Task Force will provide an update on PSPRS reform and discuss the document they prepared to help address costs, PSPRS-employer best practices, and ways to improve your plan's financial condition. You will hear about real cost savings that different cities are considering or have already implemented. 4:00 p.m. What Happens When Home Rule Fails +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom
1 CPE Credit Speaker: Lisa Garcia, Town Clerk, Florence This session will look at the Town of Florence's Home Rule election defeat. The speaker will also cover the steps for holding a special election to allow the voters to consider a one-time specific amount in excess of the town's expenditure limitation. 5:00 p.m. GFOAz Board Meeting+
Chino Room
6:00 p.m. Reception+
Sedona Conference Foyer
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20158:00 a.m. Breakfast +
Granite Mountain Room
9:00 a.m. Economic Update +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom
1 CPE Credit Speaker: Alan Maguire, President & Principle Economist, The Maguire Company This session will provide an update on current economic outlook nationally and in Arizona and some issues of particular interest regarding Arizona's current and near-term economic circumstances. 10:00 a.m. Energy Efficiency +
Clarkdale/Cottonwood Ballroom
1 CPE Credit Speakers: Lee Davis, Managing Director, Zions Bank James Giel, Partner, Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. Tim Leedy, Business Manager, Balsz Elementary School District Ben Madsen, Senior Account Executive, Midstate Energy In 2013 the State of Arizona's Governor's Office published Empower Arizona, its master energy plan. A core component of this initiative is addressing energy use and efficiency in government facilities. To that end the Arizona Department of Administration and the State Procurement Office has developed a state energy performance financing contract. These contracts give state government facilities the ability to upgrade facility infrastructure now (HVAC, electrical, building envelope, water treatment, etc.) and have it paid through the resulting utility savings generated by those improvements over a predetermined time period. 11:00 a.m. Legislative Update +
1 CPE Credit
Speaker: Tom Belshe, Deputy Director, League of Arizona Cities & Towns This session will update members on a variety of timely legislative issues. League legislative staff will provide an overview of the 2015 legislative session, and explain the challenges and opportunities we currently face. Attendees will also hear about the current status of legal issues that are affecting cities, towns and counties. 12:00 p.m.Conference Adjourns |