The CSAC Bulletin: Annual Meeting 2010 Edition
Annual Meeting To Take Place November 16-19
Since 1895, California county supervisors have been coming
together to discuss ideas and ways that, when working together,
they can make a difference. Next week, supervisors will come
together once again – for the 116th time. The event: CSAC’s
Annual Meeting in Riverside County.
Beginning on Tuesday, November 16, the Annual Meeting
features a series of workshops, policy committee meetings and
featured speakers covering three days. This jam-packed agenda
will provide county officials with the latest information on
vital issues and valuable tools to assist them in their
responsibilities back home.
The theme of this year’s conference is “The County Voice” – a
statement alluding to the importance of county
officials working together and speaking with one voice to ensure
it is being heard loud and clear in Sacramento and throughout
California.
Workshops will focus on a wide variety of key issues, from the
state budget and recent ballot initiatives to healthcare reform
and water; from medical marijuana and pension investments to
redistricting and public-private partnerships.
For California counties, there are many unanswered questions as
we head toward 2011: a new administration, another budget deficit
and ongoing economic challenges. At our Annual Meeting, CSAC will
start planning for the year ahead – a year that presents new
opportunities.
Prior to the Annual Meeting, CSAC will hold its New
Supervisors Institute. More than 30 supervisors-elect are
registered for this course, which will be held over three
sessions.
Even though the Annual Meeting kicks off in less than a week and
advance registration is closed, you can still attend by
registering on-site. We look forward to seeing you in Riverside
County. We promise it will be a good investment of your time.
The “Fun” Continues: Thursday, November 18, 7:00 a.m.
Taking place in sunny, downtown Riverside bright and early Thursday morning, the 2010 Annual CSAC Fun Run is a certified 5K open to all skill levels! Beginning at Market and 5th streets, the route crosses Lake Evans in the beautiful Fairmount Park. We’ll even reward your early-morning wakeup call with a 2010 Fun Run long-sleeved tee. You’ll earn it!
Exciting General Sessions
“Is Anybody Listening?” Tuesday, November 16, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Michael Steinman, Pomona Unfied School District’s 2009-2010
teacher of the year, said goodbye to a career in the business
world in 2001 and became a teacher. In 2008, Steinman
designed a vehicle for his students to vent their fears and
concerns about the ailing economy and the business as usual
mindset in a short testimonial video titled, “Is Anybody
Listening?” The nine-minute film caught the attention of the
White House and President Obama, who referenced it substantially
in a 2008 speech on education. It has subsequently been
viewed by millions.
The short film, developed to give students a living lesson on the
vibrancy and workability of democracy and freedom of speech, has
inspired many. Additionally, it has focused the world’s
attention on the plight of the teenaged generation and teens’
perspective on important issues.
In this kick-off session, Michael Steinman and his students bring
this video to life.
No Barriers, Only Solutions Wednesday, November 17th, 8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
South African-born Neal Petersen is an adventurer, solo
around-the-world
racing yachtsman, businessman and international speaker. Petersen
has faced many challenges in life—poverty, discrimination and
other seemingly insurmountable barriers—and he always responded
by turning them into opportunities and solutions.
Peterson completed the 1998-99 “around alone,” a 27,000-mile
yacht race, spending nine months at sea alone in a boat he
designed and built himself. In sharing his high-impact, unique
and extraordinary adventure, Peterson delivers a powerful message
that in life there are no barriers—only solutions.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words Thursday, November 18, 8:15 a.m.
It’s a fact that a person’s body gestures give away his or her
true intentions. Actually, more than 90 percent of all
face-to face communication is nonverbal. The silent messages of
the body often reveal more than the spoken word in conveying true
feelings and attitudes.
Jan Hargrave is an expert in the field of nonverbal communication
and the author of several books. Clear, practical and fun,
Jan offers a wealth of detailed information concerning the
“hidden messages” of the people around you as well as
yourself. Jan Hargrave’s fascinating presentation provides
the advantages you need to make in-depth character assessments as
well as an increased ability to form more successful and
rewarding relationships.
California Crack Up Thursday, November 18, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Concise, lively and provocative, the new book California Crackup
offers a fast-paced and often humorous narrative deftly exposing
the origins of our State’s current political and fiscal
problems.
Moderated by John Myers, Sacramento Bureau Chief of KQED Public
Radio, this session features authors Joe Mathews and Mark Paul
who will offer their provocative recipe for fixing what ails
California.
In addition to the presentation, CSAC will honor Riverside
County’s fight against hunger. Each year at our Annual
Meeting, CSAC recognizes an innovative, successful program in the
host county. The economic downturn, coupled with strained
resources, led to too many people going hungry in Riverside
County. Together with local grocer Stater Brothers, the Riverside
County Economic Development Agency conducted a countywide food
drive called “Take a Bite Out of Hunger.” From November through
December 2009, the drive raised more than $140,000 and collected
more than 10,500 pounds of food, which was provided to the
Salvation Army and the FIND Food Bank. Monies were evenly
distributed to food banks throughout the county. This innovative
public/private partnership helped feed thousands of residents and
proved that solving hunger can be accomplished in Riverside
County.