2015 Annual Professional Development Conference Brochure

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CONFERENCE FEES
These fees include the program costs, meals (as listed on agenda) and conference certificates.
I will be attending:
FIRST TIME ATTENDEE?
Yes
No
New Clerk Training
Professional Development Conference
One Day Only
Member
$50
$200
$125
Non
Member
$50
$300
$135
(Payment MUST be made prior to attending the conference)
After 5/1/15
Mem./Non Mem.
$50
$225/$325
$135/$150
Total Paid
Total
Indicate your breakout sessions: (circle your choices)
Breakout 1: A B
Breakout 2: A B
Breakout 3: A B C
Breakout 4: A B C
Indicate your software for breakout 1B:__________
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS:
To view conference information and/or pay with a credit card, go to http://associations.missouristate.edu/MACA
and click on register now. If you do not already have an account at MSU, you will need to sign up for one.
To pay with a check, please use this form and mail it in with your payment. Checks should be made payable to MSU
and mailed to MSU Outreach, Attn: Belinda Davis, 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897. If you have any
questions, contact Belinda Davis at [email protected] or 417-836-6866. Registration deadline – 5/1/15
If you need to pay your membership fee you should contact Amy Essary at [email protected]
May 18-22
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Osage Beach,
Missouri
Session Descriptions
“Let the Record Reflect…”
Audits from OSCA/DOR
Jilli Nel – Tuesday, 8:30 – 10:15am
Be all you can be! You can be positive every day. You can have
difficult situations and overcome. You can be the best at your
game and can be happy in both life and work.
Representatives from OSCA, DOR and the State Auditor’s office will
be here to share with us the latest on audits, legislative updates and
answer any questions you may have about how changes may affect
us as court clerks.
Cultural Diversity
BREAKOUT 2: OSCA - Thursday, 10:45 – Noon
Tuesday, 10:30 – 11:30am
A – JIS
B – Non JIS
“Our rich diversity…is our collective strength.” Cultural diversity
is a driving force of development; expands choices, nurtures a
variety of skills and human values.
An Unfettered Life — If Not Now, When?
Ray Reuter – Tuesday, 1:00 – 2:45pm
This session will cover several core topics and ideas on how
to live an unfettered life — a life of meaning and mastery.
First, we will look at yourself and things we all can control
— our attitude, our choices, our productivity, our priorities.
Then we will touch on how we can positively relate to
others through effective communication, the gift of
feedback, and healthy conflict. You will be awakened and
inspired to see and do what’s possible in your life and in
your workplace.
BREAKOUT 3: Thursday, 1:00 – 2:30pm
A – How to do an Evaluation – Lisa Thompson
What you don’t know that could help you.
B – Professional Writing & Email Etiquette – Bob Kalal
Despite rapidly changing technology, effective written
communication will remain critical to the success of any
organization. The speed at which information is transmitted makes
it more important that the message is right the first time.
Participants learn how to professionally communicate across
multiple platforms.
C – Microsoft Office – Dr. Amy Henson
Key features, as well as, some creative tips.
BREAKOUT 4: Thursday, 3:15 – 4:15pm
A – Excel – Dr. Amy Henson
Generations in the Workplace
Major Rich Flotron – Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:45pm
What does this mean and why does it matter?
Each Day is a Gift
Betty Montaño – Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:15am
Betty will be discussing how she overcomes the emotional
trauma she faced in February 7, 2008 when Charles Thornton
murdered 6 people at the Kirkwood City Council meeting.
“Flexing” Your Communication for Maximum Impact
Sandra Brown – Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:30pm
We often modify our communication depending on the
audience. But, are we doing that strategically or without thinking
about it? This lively and interactive program will explore
opportunities to ‘flex’ your style and help you reach your
goals. You will learn about; how listening reduces your stress,
considerations for different communication platforms and
strategies to successfully resolve conflict.
BREAKOUT 1: Wednesday, 2:45 – 3:45pm
A - Dynamics in a Small Manual Court
B – State Approved Case Management Systems
An opportunity to discuss with other courts using the same CMS
about issues and network sharing with each other.
Business productivity for your court.
B – How to do a Budget – Ms. Loretta Bryan
C – Parliamentary Procedures – Karen Meador
This session will provide you with the correct way to conduct a
business meeting, how to make a proper motion, the duties of the
officers and how to utilize the governing documents appropriately.
Monday, May 18
12:00 – 5:30pm
8:30am – 4:00pm
4:15 – 4:45pm
5:00 – 6:00pm
6:00 – 7:00pm
PASSPORT TO REGISTRATION
Registration Open
New Clerk Training (Box lunch included 12:15 – 1:15PM)
Young Professionals Welcome (3 or less years of exp.)
Presidents Welcome/Networking Session
Region Meetings
What is the Sunshine Law? We will go over the
Sunshine Law and what is expected of court clerks in
regards to this law.
Tuesday, May 19
7:00am – 12:00pm
8:00 – 8:30am
DOR
8:30 – 10:15am
10:30 – 11:30am
11:45 – 12:00pm
12:00 – 1:00pm
1:00 – 2:45pm
3:00 – 4:45pm
PASSPORT TO EXCELLENCE
Registration Open
Welcome Session/Opening Ceremony & Color
Guard
“Let the Record Reflect…”
Cultural Diversity
MACA – Promote Committee Participation
Lunch (provided)
An Unfettered Life – If Not Now, When?
Generations in the Workforce
COR 8
8:30 – 9:45AM
Kelly Elliott
This course will explain Court Operating Rule 8 and go
through court procedures in relation to COR 8.
Sunshine Law
9:45 – 11:00AM
April Walton
11:00 - 12:15PM
Nancy Morr
What are we required to report to the Department of
Revenue and what is the process of reporting that
information?
Fingerprint Cards/Bonds
1:15 – 2:30PM
Jeanne Edster & Jeanette Chastain
This session will also take you through the process of
accepting bonds and what to do with them once the
case is disposed.
Wednesday, May 20
8:30 – 9:30am
9:30 – 11:15am
11:30am – 12:00pm
12:00 – 1:00pm
1:00 – 2:30pm
Round Table Discussions
2:45 – 3:45pm
We will go over the process of submitting fingerprint
cards, what offenses require fingerprinting and the
necessity of submitting this information.
2:30 – 4:00PM
During this session, you will have the opportunity to
review the days training and ask any questions you may
have. The presenters from the day and other seasoned
clerks will be here to answer your questions.
CCA/ACCA
CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTIONS
Giovanni Carollo – Thursday, 4:15 – 4:45pm
Cancellations made less than five working days prior to the
conference start date are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee.
Refunds will not be granted after the conference has begun.
Substitutions may be made prior to the conference start date.
This session will cover the steps you need to follow in order to
obtain your CCA and ACCA. Make sure you have the correct
information.
Healthy Team for Healthy Living
Larry Jeude – Friday, 9:00 – 11:30am
This session is not a “sit and get” it will be physically and mentally
active. The session is designed to energize you and help you look at
your colleagues in a different light. We will explore aspects of how
you can think differently about how you, and your team; solve
problems, communicate effectively, and reach decisions. Having a
deeper understanding of the strengths and weaknesses, learning
styles, and decision making styles of the people you work with on an
on-going basis can help to reduce conflict, enhance satisfaction and
make the team more collegial. Each participant is asked to bring a
water bottle.
LOCATION & HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
All sessions are being held at the Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, Missouri. A block of rooms is being held for the conference. The standard
room tax exempt rate is $106.97. This rate does include a 3% tourism tax (not tax exempt) per night. Payment must be made with a city
check or credit card as well as providing a copy of the city’s tax exempt letter in order to be sales tax exempt. The number to call for
room reservations is: 1-800-826-8272; be sure to mention the code CRTR to qualify for the special rate.
CONFERENCE DRESS CODE: Business casual
AGENDA
NEW CLERK TRAINING
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEU’S)
CEU’s are granted by Missouri State University, Office of Access
and Outreach and will be mailed approximately 12 weeks after
completion of the conference. The 2015 conference offers 25
contact hours. New Clerks Training offers 6.5 contact hours.
Attendance at session will earn 0.10 CEU for each contact hour.
Participants may request a transcript of all MSU sponsored
MACA training hours by using the transcript request form found
online
at
http://associations.missouristate.edu/MACA/macaceus.htm
along with a fee of $10.00.
ENDORSEMENT/SPONSORSHIP
The MACA conference is an educational program endorsed by
the Office of State Courts Administrator and the Missouri
Municipal League. It is designed to meet education
requirements for the Certified Court Administrator and the
Advanced Certified Court Administrator programs in any year.
The 2015 Annual Conference is being sponsored by the Missouri
State University, Office of Access and Outreach, in cooperation
with the Missouri Association for Court Administration.
7:00 – 11:00pm
Thursday, May 21
8:30 – 10:30am
10:45 – 12:00am
PASSPORT TO INSIGHT
MACA Business Meeting
Each Day is a Gift
MACA Awards/Certificates
Lunch (provided)
“Flexing” Your Communication for Maximum
Impact
Breakout 1:
A - Dynamics in a small manual court
B – State Approved Case Management Systems
MACA Social – Blast from the Past
4:15 – 4:45pm
PASSPORT TO OPTIONS
Audits from OSCA/DOR
Breakout 2:
A – JIS
B - NON JIS
Exhibit Hall Open
Vendors Luncheon
Breakout 3:
A - How to do an Evaluation
B – Professional Writing & Email Etiquette
C - Microsoft Office
Vendor Drawings
Breakouts 4:
A – Excel
B - How to do a Budget
C - Parliamentary Procedures
CCA/ACCA – Mineral Area College
Friday, May 22
9:00 - 11:30am
PASSPORT TO WELLNESS
Healthy Team for Healthy Living
10:00 – 3:00pm
12:00 – 1:00pm
1:00 – 2:30pm
2:30 – 3:00pm
3:15 – 4:15pm