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04-14-2011 WorkshopCO The of AiTeiiiura :y 19200 West Conntry Club Drive Aventma- Fl . City Commission Workshop Meeting April 14, 2011 Immediately After 9 am Commission Meeting Executive Conference Room AGENDA 1. NALEO Conference (Commissioner Weinberg) * 2. Adjournment * Back -up Information Exists This meeting is open to the public_ In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 305- 466 -8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. NALEO 28th Annual Conference HOME REGISTRATION I)EKI' IN THE HEART OF ` ENKAS NALEO Page 1 of 2 SAN ANTONIO * JUN 23 -25, 2011 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE SPONSORS SPECIAL EVENTS CONTACT * Featured Sessions Education Policy MEN gym' Latino Health Governance The Latino Political Convention The NALEO Annual Conference, unlike other professional development conferences for elected officials, presents a unique opportunity for elected and appointed officials and their supporters to meet with their colleagues from all levels of government, from local school boards to the President's Cabinet. With such a concentration of political discourse, the Conference has been termed the nation's Latino Political Convention. REGISTER ONLINE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Dynamic Programs That Foster Solutions and Ideas This year, the Conference sessions will include four distinctive focuses: education policy, health policy, a track on Texas specific issues, and governance and political empowerment. The education, health, and Texas focused break -out sessions are designed to build upon each other and together follow the curriculum of a NALEO Policy Institute. Conference attendees may wish to participate in one full Policy Institute or choose to participate in sessions from multiple Institutes. General Sessions will focus on political empowerment and national leadership, and will further be augmented by governance focused break -out sessions. Meaningful Access for Local Officials Offering an unparalleled opportunity for local officials, the NALEO Annual Conference provides direct access to our nation's top executive and legislative leaders. Past participants have included the Vice President, members of the President's Cabinet, leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, as well as many of our nation's corporate and business leaders. Conference Hotel and Events will be held at: Grand Hyatt San Antonio 600 E. Market Street San Antonio, Texas, 78205 Tel: (210) 224 -1234 http://www.naleo.org/annualconference20l I /index.php 3/10/2011 NALEO 28th Annual Conference Page 2 of 2 Southwest Airlines is the official airline of the NALEO 28th Annual Conference. Stop searching for low fares and start traveling! Go to southwest.com - the only place to find all of Southwest Airlines "low fares to the places you love!' Click here to book your travel to San Antonio now! PLEASE NOTE: You must first complete your online registration for the NALEO Annual Conference in order to receive a link to secure yourhotel accommodations. If you have any questions, please contact Maria F. Fernandez (213) 747 -7606 or via email mfemandez[Dnaleo. ora © National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials ( NALEO) Educational Fund NALEO Home Page I Download Schedule I Register Online I Special Events I News and Media I Contact Us http:// www .naleo.org /annualconference2011 /index.php 3/10/2011 1 4114 lcbr -&SAV Q TELL US WHY AVENTURA IS SPECIAL. .._AND WIN $1000 9 The law firm of Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L., which has served as City Attorney for the past 20 years, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. In honor of that milestone, it is sponsoring an essay contest for high school seniors who reside in Aventura. "For our 20th anniversary, we are making a point of giving back to the many communities that have been so supportive of us through the years," says David Wolpin, who sits as City Attorney in Aventura. "We have had the good fortune of working with Aventura and we are celebrating them, as well, by encouraging students to write an essay about how terrific the City is." "The essay contest asks students who entries entitled "Why My City is Special," place to live. The essays should be no essays @ wsh - law.com. are enrolled as a senior in high school to submit highlighting why they consider their city a great longer than 500 words and submitted online at Winners will be selected by a panel of three judges. The winning essay will win $1000 for the writer, and he or she will have the opportunity to read the essay at a future City commission meeting. We look forward to reading some wonderful essays from the students of Aventura. S t: L 3' a 1"A PAST©RIZ % COLE &