Texas-Oklahoma AGA -- Regional Professional Development Conference (April 2002)

The chapters of the Texas/Oklahoma Region invite you to attend the Texas-Oklahoma Regional Professional Development Conference on April 11 - 12, 2002
Theme:	A View from the Top - Financial Management Perspectives from Senior Government and Industry Leaders
Dates:	April 11 - 12, 2002
Place:	The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas 223 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 75039 Reservations (972) 831-0000 Click here for hotel information and map.
CPE:	16 hours (Texas sponsor ID# 1567)
Conference rates *We extended the early registration prices through March 31!*	2-day registration - 5 percent discount for 5 or more attendees from the same office: AGA members $225 (register by March 31, 2002) $275 (register after March 31, 2002) Non-AGA members $275 (register by March 31, 2002) $325 (register after March 31, 2002) 1-day registration - either April 11 or April 12: AGA members $125 (register by March 31, 2002) $175 (register after March 31, 2002) Non-AGA members $175 (register by March 31, 2002) $225 (register after March 31, 2002)
Cancellations Refunds Substitutions	A $50 fee will be assessed on all refunds. If a registrant is unable to attend the Conference, the Dallas AGA Chapter must receive a written request by March 27, 2002 to receive a refund, less processing fee. Confirmed registrants who fail to attend and did not cancel by March 27, 2002 (two weeks prior to the conference), will be charged the entire registration fee. To receive a refund, you must have written verification from one of the two conference registrars (Dallas chapter education directors) that your proper cancellation was received. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Substitutions will be accepted if authorized in writing by the registrant
Room rates:	$80.00 per night for federal and state government employees who mention that they are with the Association of Government Accountants. You will also need to show your government ID. Reservations by attendees must be received on or before March 10, 2002. At the cut-off date, the hotel will review the reservation pick up for the event, release the unreserved rooms for general sale, and determine whether or not it can accept reservations based on a space-and-rate available basis. The hotel agrees to hold 35 rooms for the AGA PDC conference up until the cut-off date.

Registration

Registration forms must be accompanied by a check (made payable to Dallas AGA Chapter), credit card number, or validated government purchase order. If paying for more than one attendee using the same check, credit card number, or validated government purchase order, make a copy of the form and complete a form for each attendee, and enclose each form with payment. (If purchasing with a government purchase order, we must receive the hard copy validated purchase order with your registration form. We cannot process your registration without both of these forms. Purchase orders must be paid within 30 days of completion of the Conference.) For Dallas chapter federal tax ID, call: Jason Arrington (817- 540-3171 ext 222), John Perkins (469-372-6015), or Lela Cartwright (214-767-1319).

Mail completed form and payment to:

Dallas Chapter AGA
Attn: Education Directors
P.O. Box 50094
Dallas, Texas 75250

Conference Agenda

Time	Topic	Presenter
7:00 - 7:30 a.m.	Registration
7:30 - 8:00 a.m.	Continental breakfast
8:00 - 8:50 a.m.	Legislative Financial Update	Myra Crownover, Texas State Representative
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.	Auditgator! an Innovative Role for Auditors	Tom Roslewicz, Deputy Inspector General for Audit, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
10:00 - 11:20 a.m.	Ethical Considerations for a Successful Personal Life and Professional Career	Dr. Ray Clay, Professor, University of North Texas
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon	Leadership 2002 - AGA’s National Initiatives	Richard Norment, CGFM, National President, Association of Government Accountants,
1:15 - 2:20 p.m.	SEC: Friend or Foe of Accountants	Harold Degenhardt, Regional Administrator, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.	FASAB Statement #4, Managerial Cost Accounting Concepts and Standards for the Federal Government	Brian Bartlett, Ernst and Young LLP
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.	Being a Better Public Servant	Mary Poss, Dallas Mayor Pro-Tem (invited)
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.	Social hour -- overlooking the water

Day 2:

Time	Topic	Presenter
7:00 - 7:30 a.m.	Registration
7:30 - 8:00 a.m.	Continental breakfast
8:00 - 8:50 a.m.	Can we Change? Challenges to the Accounting Profession, and how the Profession has Reacted	Dan Kyle, Louisiana State Auditor
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.	Perspectives on Leadership and Strategic Planning	Mike Thibault, Deputy Director, Defense Contract Audit Agency
10:00 - 11:20 a.m.	The National Economic Outlook	John Duca, Senior Economist and Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank, Dallas, TX
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Luncheon	Managing For and Getting Results	Larry Alwin, Texas State Auditor
1:15 - 2:20 p.m.	Thinking on Your Feet	Vernon Rae, Senior Vice President, Booher Consultants
2:30 - 3:20 p.m.	Regulation Issues in Electrical Power Delivery - Why California Electricity Went Bust	Ken Brockman, Regional Manager, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.	Strategies for Success with ERP	Brenda Bolander, Oklahoma State Comptroller

Special Events

The chapters of the Texas-Oklahoma Region would like to make this conference a destination event for you and your family. In addition to providing you an outstanding training opportunity, we offer you and your family the opportunity to experience some of the special attractions for which the Dallas/Fort Worth area is noted.

Visit our Dallas/Fort Worth Leisure Guide for additional links for other things to do in the area during your stay -- including museums, cultural events, Dallas Farmers Market, and other area attractions.

Miscellaneous

Directions	The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas is located in the prestigious Las Colinas Center, just 10 miles from DFW airport, and miles from Love Field and downtown Dallas. From DFW Airport, take highway 114 east to O'Conner Boulevard exit. Turn left onto Las Colinas Boulevard. The hotel is on the right.
Dress	business casual
CPE	We have entered into an agreement with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to meet the requirements of continuing professional education rules covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, program content, physical facilities, and length of class hours. This agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the licensee.
April 11 menu	Caesar Salad; Creamy Caesar Dressing; Chicken Marsala; Portobello and Shiitake Mushrooms, Marsala Wine Sauce; Freshly Baked Rolls and Sweet Butter; Tiramisu Torte
April 12 menu	Field Green Salad with Balsmic Vinaigrette Dressing; Roast Strip Sirloin of Beef; Oven Roasted Potatoes with Red Wine Glaze; Chef's Selection of Seasonal Vegetables; Freshly Baked Rolls and Sweet Butter; Chef's Selection of Dessert
Note: A vegetable plate is available - on advance request - for those with dietary restrictions. Please contact one of the following people as soon as possible, but *no later than April 4:* John Perkins (469) 372-6015 and Jason Arrington (817) 540-3171 ext 222.

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