The Snelling Center for Government is offering a FREE all day event designed to increase your understanding of governing systems and enhance your ability to serve Vermont. We invite anyone with an interest in good governance and effecting positive change in Vermont to register.
I'm a Snelling Center Graduate (2005) and absolutely love the great work that they do for Vermont. I'll be moderating the first session that day and am excited to hear what all the great speakers have to say about the way things really work in Vermont government.
We've lined up a high-energy day of strong presentations, deep discussions, opportunities to meet Vermonters already involved in governing the state, and opportunities to share your thoughts and interests with like-inspired others.
This event is FREE and open to everyone. Registration link below or feel free to contact me for more info or to express interest. Event Schedule (details below):
8:00 Registration
8:30 Welcome and Overview
9:00 Introduction to Vermont Government (Chris Winters, Tom Stevens, Lawrence Miller, Sue Minter)
10:00 If You're Not at the Table, You're Probably on the Menu (Todd Bailey, Chris Curtis, Bea Grause, Heidi Tringe)
11:15 Who Let Me Run for Office!? (Mary Hooper, Anthony Pollina, Phil Scott, Tom Stevens)
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Ethics and Values - Do they matter? (Martha Maksym, United Way Chittenden County)
2:00 The Governing Budget - How Does It Work? (Tim Ashe, Martha Heath, Jim Reardon)
3:00 Break and small group facilitated discussions about topics of interest
4:00 Now What? Large group reflections, considerations, declarations
4:30 Alumni reception (Montpelier site tba)
Workshop descriptions and registration (it's free!) is here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/event/7839898347
Jan 24, 2025, 7 to 9 PM
Upper Valley Baroque Plays Bach's Brandenburg ConcertosJan 25, 2025, 3 to 5:30 PM
Streaming and Smart TVsJan 27, 2025, 1 to 2:30 PM