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Friday’s Agenda

July 22, 2011

MAKING A DIFFERENCE Tennessee Women’s Basketball Coach Pat Summit,
Hall of Fame Quarterback of the Buffalo Bills Jim Kelly,

Tucson Ballroom comedian Howie Mandel and the creator of Chicken
Friday, July 22 Soup for the Soul, Mark Victor Hansen.
11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Steve Gilliland In addition to his brilliant speaking career, Steve is
Steve Gilliland is one of the an accomplished author, which is evidenced by his
most in-demand and top-rated bestselling book, Enjoy The Ride,™ being on the
speakers in North America. publisher’s bestselling top 10 list for three consecutive
He has been working with meeting planners and years.
speakers bureaus since 1999 to entertain, educate
and inspire audiences all over the world. Recognized Making a Diff erence™
by his peers as a master storyteller and brilliant This insightful keynote speech expounds on the

comedian, his appeal transcends barriers of age, essentials toward Making a Difference™ – Purpose,
culture and occupation. Steve’s interactive and Passion and Pride. Steve Gilliland takes you on an
entertaining style helps audiences connect and relate eye-opening journey that will uncover your hidden
as he shows them how to open doors to success abilities, unleash your inner energy and share the key
in their careers, their relationships and their lives. to accomplishing your goals. You will hear a wealth
He speaks to more than 250,000 people a year and of new ideas, workable tactics and useful tools that,
has shared the platform with numerous dignitaries, when put into practice, will make a considerable
including bestselling author Dr. Ken Blanchard, former impact in your professional and personal life. This
Mayor of New York Rudolph Giuliani, University of speech is brilliantly creative, exceptionally humorous
and absolutely unforgettable.
Note: The First and Second General Session will begin promptly at 11:15 a.m. with luncheon service followed by keynote
program speakers. Attendees are requested to be on time and to stay for the entire session to minimize disruption. This is
a ticketed event. Vendor and guest tickets may be purchased for $35 each.

BREAK OUT SESSION IV 402: Is Outsourcing Services In your Future?
Given our shrinking revenues, are you looking to
FRI. 2:00 -2:50 P.M.
reduce your expenditures by testing the market to
see if professionals can provide your services more
401: Which Federal Program to Audit efficiently and at a lower cost while maintaining

The choice of which federal programs gets audited district standards? This session will address materials
seems random at times. Why this program? They
needed prior to issuance, ideas on building your
tested that last year. They have not looked at this
program in a while, why? There is a method to the vendor base, and discussion of ways to handle your
unique issues.
selection madness. This session will go over the
prepartion of a schedule of federal awards and some
of the criteria that is used to select federal programs. Presenter: Caroline Brackley, The Professional Group
Public Consulting
Presenter: A. Carter Smitherman, LarsonAllen LLP