Schedule

Monday, August 22, 2022

Pre-Conference (*optional, additional fee, space may be limited)


TBD

Pre-Conference Tour*

8:00 a.m.

SDLF Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament*

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Pre-Conference Workshop #1: SDLA Governance Foundations*

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Pre-Conference Workshop #2: So, You Want to Be a General Manager?*

TBD

Pre-Conference: 2022 CSDA Special District Finance Professionals Forum*

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Certified Special Districts Manager (CSDM) Exam*, sponsored by Special District Leadership Foundation, must pre-register

3:45 - 5:15 p.m.

Chapter Round Table Discussion, optional, no fee but must be attending conference

5:15 - 7:30 p.m.

President's Reception with the Exhibitors - Conference Officially Begins!



Tuesday, August 23, 2022


7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
CSDA Board Meeting

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall

8:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Opening General Session
The Courage to Go Together: Three Questions to Change How You Work, Live and Lead
Shola Richards

Awards
  • Staff Member of the Year Award
  • Board Member of the Year Award
  • General Manager of the Year Award
  • New and Renewing SDLF Certified Special District Manager
  • New Certificate in Special District Governance

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Lunch

1:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Mix and Mingle in the Exhibit Hall


Wednesday, August 24, 2022


8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

SDRMA Breakfast

8:45 - 10:30 a.m.

SDRMA KEYNOTE

Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion

Dr. Wendy Suzuki

Awards
  • SDRMA Awards
  • New and Renewing SDLF Transparency Certificate of Excellence
  • New and Renewing SDLF District of Distinction

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SDLF Board and Annual Meeting

12:15 - 1 :45 p.m.

Legislative Update Luncheon

Awards
  • Innovative Project/Program of the Year Award (large district)
  • Innovative Project/Program of the Year Award (small district)
  • Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award (large district)
  • Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award (small district)
  • Recognition of Previous and Outgoing Board Members
  • Ralph Heim Exceptional Outreach & Advocacy Award
  • William Hollingsworth Award of Excellence


2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

CSDAFC Board and Annual Meeting

3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

SDRMA Member Reception (Invite only)

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

SDLF Taste of the City - Casino Night (All registered attendees)



Thursday, August 25, 2022


8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Closing Program - TBD

Awards
  • Excellence in Technology Award
  • Chapter of the Year Award
  • ILG Beacon Awards