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12 | Page March 7 I ssueview your tentative Spouse & Guest Tour Itinerary for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. A breakfast treat and lunch will be provided.NEW KAC Pre-Conference Workshop | Monday, April 21Serving the Public: It%u2019s a Tough Job But Somebody%u2019s Gotta Do ItA Day of Tips & Techniques for Serving Your County with Excellence9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Hilton Garden Inn ManhattanWorkshop Fee (separate cost): $100 (includes lunch)Presented by: Mike Taylor, KCCA Lobbyist/StrategyConsultants (Click here for Mike's Bio.)You got elected, appointed or hired. Now the real work begins. Whether you%u2019re a veteran county official or new on the job, this pre-conference communications workshop session will teach you many tips and techniques for being a success in your role as a county official or county employee.This day-long session will deal with many issues you face as a county official or employee:%uf0d8 How to build a productive relationship with your elected colleagues and professional staff.%uf0d8 How to deal with citizens%u2026especially angry ones.%uf0d8 How to tell the truth and get away with it. Communication strategies you can use.%uf0d8 Damage Control. The anatomy of a crisis for county officials and staff.This workshop is being offered as part of KAC%u2019s Foundations in County Government Program and is open to all Kansas County employees. This workshop will be presented by KCCA lobbyist Mike Taylor. Through his StrategyConsultants firm, Mike has trained dozens of government officials and elected leaders in dealing with the media; given practical, effective political advice; designed successful sales tax campaigns and defended local government in the Kansas Statehouse.The session will include visual presentations and interactive exercises for participants.$2,500 Gold Sponsorship OpportunityGold Sponsorship Benefits Package:%u2022 Tabletop Display Exhibit, includes one 8-foot table and two chairs. Tablecloths and electricity available upon request. %u2022 Your company logo displayed on sponsor signage and verbal recognition at the 2025 KCCA Conference. %u2022 One full complimentary 2025 KCCA full conference registration.