Register Now for NATaT's 2009 "America's Town Meeting" - September 9-11, 2009

The National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) will host its annual conference, “America’s Town Meeting,” in Washington, DC on September 9-11, 2009. America's Town Meeting provides participants with an important opportunity to meet with their Members of Congress and help make the voice of towns and townships heard in Washington, DC. The conference also provides opportunities for NATaT members to network with their colleagues and share best practices, lessons learned, and strategies for success.

This year's conference will focus on important issues such as the upcoming reauthorization of the nation's surface transportation law, climate and energy legislation, various funding opportunities for towns and townships, the 2010 Census, and more.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Early Bird Registration
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.	Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Game (optional)
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.	Washington After Dark Tour (optional)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Registration
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.	Opening General Session
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.	Special Guest Speaker
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Educational Sessions
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.	Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Educational Sessions
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Networking Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Special Guest Speaker
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.	Break
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Working with the New Administration
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Federal Affairs Report
4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.	Break
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	How to Lobby Session
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Reception
Thursday, September 10, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Congressional Breakfasts/Meetings on Capitol Hill
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Federal Funding Session
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Hill Debrief
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Reception (Featured State – Michigan)
Friday, September 11, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.	Fort McHenry and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor (optional)

Although not yet confirmed, invited special guests include President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Senator Carl Levin (MI), and Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI).

To register online go to, http://natat.eventbrite.com.

To make a hotel reservation, visit http://washingtonregency.hyatt.com/groupbooking/wasrw2009tows or call (888) 591-1234 and reference the America’s Town Meeting. Rates effective until August 11, 2009.

To download an attendee registration form, click here.

Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities also exist for private sector partners, federal agencies and other non-profit organizations.

• Exhibitor form
• Sponsorship form

 

NATaT Hosts Successful 2008 "America's Town Meeting"; Senator Amy Klobuchar and Wendell Cox Keynote

The National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) hosted its annual conference, “America’s Town Meeting,” in Washington, DC on September 30-October 1, 2008. America's Town Meeting provided participants with an important opportunity to meet with their Members of Congress and help make the voice of towns and townships heard in Washington, DC. The conference also provides opportunities for NATaT members to network with their colleagues and share best practices, lessons learned, and strategies for success.

Highlights of the conference included remarks from Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Wendell Cox.  Click below for a copy of Wendell Cox's presentation, as well as white papers commissioned by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and the Association of Towns of the State of New York:

• PowerPoint Presentation (Wendell Cox)
• Government Efficiency: The Case for Local Control (Wendell Cox)
• Growth, Economic Development, and Local Government Structure in Pennsylvania (Wendell Cox)