1. First-Time Attendees FLC Annual Conference Orlando World Center Marriott August 11-13, 2011

2. What is the League?  Association for Florida’s Cities, Towns and Villages; Charter Counties Eligible  Governed by a Board of Directors  Created in 1922 to Lobby, Foster Cooperation and Sharing, and to Provide Information  HQ in Tallahassee; Office in Orlando for Insurance & Technology Services

3. More About the League  160+ Staff; one of the Largest in Nation  Work Closely with National League of Cities  Hold Annual Conference every August; Legislative Conference each November  Only a general-purpose government providing municipal services can join the League; most do every year

4. League Governance  Board comprised of 3 officers; past presidents; district directors from 14 districts and 2 other seats  Elected for one year  Appoint executive director each year  Board sets League policies and is guided by Strategic Plan

5. FLC Legislative Process  Policy Committees Consider State Legislative Positions  Federal, Commemorative Resolutions go to Resolutions Committee  FLC Goal: Year-round Advocacy  President appoints Legislative Committees

6. Business at the Conference  Five Policy Committees Met Today - more work in the Fall. Business Session Saturday: Voting Delegates consider resolutions, elections, other business—only one delegate per municipality (if you have questions about your city’s delegate: check at registration)

7. Other Conference Events  Concurrent Workshops: 4 Rounds Friday; 1 session Saturday  General & Plenary Sessions: Hear Keynote Speakers  Networking all day Friday – room available  Luncheon and Installation of President on Saturday; Closing Event Saturday night

8. Getting the Most out of the Conference  Attend everything you can – plan your day with the “At a Glance”  Ask staff (ribbons) questions  Sit with folks you don’t know—meet new people!  Order recordings for sessions you missed  Web site will have hand-outs next week  Share what you learn when you get home!

9. Resource Center - Friday  Has information from state and federal agencies, plus regional entities  Grants, technical assistance, new programs – this is the showcase!  Preview a copy of the FLC Resource book, which is mailed to every city in mid-August  Talk one-on-one with state and federal agency representatives

10. Conference Tips  Wear your badge EVERYWHERE.  Keep your program handy!  Sit with people you don’t know – networking matters!  Come by Registration Desk with Questions

11. Getting Involved  Policy Committees – talk to “veteran” officials to see if you would be interested  Read Publications and Visit Web Site – Resource Page  Attend Local and Regional League Meetings at home  Visit Web Site for Advocacy Tips  Know Your Legislators!

12. Thank you for Attending the Conference!  Please contact the League if we may be of assistance to YOU