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ATTENDING GOVERNORS & GOVERNOR-ELECT

* pending

Governor Bob McDonnell, Virginia, RGA Chairman
Governor Chris Christie, New Jersey, RGA Vice Chairman
Governor Haley Barbour, Mississippi, RGA Policy Chairman

Governor Robert Bentley, Alabama
Governor Sean Parnell, Alaska
Governor Jan Brewer, Arizona
Governor Rick Scott, Florida
Governor Nathan Deal, Georgia
Governor C.L. Butch Otter, Idaho
Governor Mitch Daniels, Indiana
Governor Terry Branstad, Iowa
Governor Sam Brownback, Kansas*
Governor Bobby Jindal, Louisiana
Governor Paul LePage, Maine
Governor-elect Phil Bryant, Mississippi
Governor Dave Heineman, Nebraska
Governor Susana Martinez, New Mexico
Governor Jack Dalrymple, North Dakota
Governor Benigno Fitial, Northern Mariana Islands*
Governor John Kasich, Ohio
Governor Mary Fallin, Oklahoma
Governor Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania
Governor Luis Fortuo, Puerto Rico
Governor Nikki Haley, South Carolina
Governor Dennis Daugaard, South Dakota
Governor Bill Haslam, Tennessee
Governor Rick Perry, Texas*
Governor Gary Herbert, Utah
Governor Scott Walker, Wisconsin

ATTENDING GOVERNORS STAFF AND VIP GUESTS

Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama
Republican Party, AL
Zach Lee, Deputy Chief of Staff, AL
Michael Nizich, Chief of Staff, AK
Page Gonzales, Director of Policy, AZ
Ryan Serote, Director of Federal Relations, AZ
Chris Finkbeiner, Deputy Chief of Staff, FL
Erin Hames, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, GA
Chris Riley, Chief of Staff, GA
Debbie Hohlt, Federal Representative, IN
Cris Johnston, Deputy Chief of Staff, IN
Jeff Boeyink, Chief of Staff, IA
Doug Hoelscher, Washington, DC Director, IA
Jake Ketzner, Policy Advisor, IA
David Kensinger, Chief of Staff, KS
Timmy Teepell, Sr. Advisor, LA
John McGough, Chief of Staff, ME
Kathleen Newman, Deputy Chief of Staff, ME
Bill McBride, Washington, DC Director, MI
Paul Hurst, Chief of Staff, MS
Rebekah Staples, Policy Analyst, MS
Janel Causey, Policy Director, NM
Keith Gardner, Chief of Staff, NM
Jay McClesky, Senior Advisor, NM
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Krista Carman, DC Representative, ND
Ron Rauschenberger, Chief of Staff, ND
Jai Chabria, Special Assistant to the Governor, OH
Beth Hansen, Chief of Staff, OH
Wayne Struble, Policy Director, OH
Glenn Coffee, Secretary of State, OK
Leslie Gromis-Baker, DC Representative, PA
Nan McLaughlin, Senior Advisor, PA
Katherine Haltiwanger, Deputy Chief of Staff, SC
Tim Pearson, Chief of Staff, SC
Jamie Shuster, Governors Director of Policy, SC
Deb Bowman, Sr. Advisor, SD
Mark Cate, Special Assistant & Policy Advisor, TN
Robert Spendlove, Policy Director, UT
Jasen Eige, Counselor and Senior Policy Advisor
to the Governor, VA
Martin Kent, Chief of Staff, VA
Tucker Martin, Communications Director, VA
Bill Maloney, WV
Eric Schutt, Chief of Staff, WI
Keith Gilkes, Sr. Advisor, WI
Mike Huebsch, Secretary, Dept. of
Administration, WI
Shawn Reese, Policy Director, WY



AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011

8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting (Executive Committee Governors Only)

9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Governors-Only Meeting (Governors Only)

12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. RGA Statesmen and Governors Cabinet Thank You Luncheon
(by invitation: RGA Statesmen & Governors Cabinet Members)

1:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Plenary Session I: State of Play: The 2012 Political Outlook
(All Conference Attendees)
Participants: Glen Bolger, Public Opinion Strategies
Frank Luntz, Luntz Global

3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Governors Parlors (All Conference Attendees)

4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. National Finance Committee Meeting (by invitation: RGA National
Finance Committee)

5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Toast to the Chairman (by invitation only)

6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Welcome Reception and Buffet Dinner (All Conference Attendees)
Location: Universal Orlando Resort, Islands of Adventure,
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Transportation will depart the Waldorf Astoria at 6:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m. 12:00 a.m. Late Night Party Honoring Governor Haley Barbour (All Conference
Attendees)
Hosted by: BGR Group
Location: Red Coconut Club at Universal City Walk


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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011

9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Breakfast with the Governors & Senior Staff (All Conference Attendees)

10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Plenary Session II: Lessons from the States: How Republican Governors
are Leading the Nation (All Conference Attendees)

11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Break-out Sessions (All Conference Attendees)

Energy: Repowering the Economy
As Republican Governors work on creating the best climate for jobs,
what role will energy play in economic development? We know that a
low energy cost means more money in the pockets of families, small
business owners, and entrepreneurs. What are the actions both state
and federal governments should take to catalyze our energy potential?

Public-Private Partnerships: Creating Successful Public-Private
Partnerships
As governments look to trim spending while also developing the
necessary infrastructure for economic development and the
preservation of public health and welfare, how can public-private
financing tools be used for maximum benefit? A 21st century economy
is reliant upon robust and interconnected transportation systems,
reliable energy and electricity infrastructure, state-of-the-art public
health facilities, and a world-class education system; all of which can be
built, operated, and maintained with the help of P3s. How can
governors utilize this tool for maximum benefit while ensuring that the
publics interests are adequately represented?

Healthcare: Curing What Ails Us
Republican Governors have unveiled their principles for Medicaid
reform. As Governors work to navigate the troublesome aftermath of
Obamacare, what are the next steps in reforming our health care system
in a sustainable and efficient way?

China: Trade Partner or Economic Foe?
The U.S.-China trade relationship is an integral part of the changing
global economy. What are the major issues driving this important
bilateral relationship? Can Governors play a role in managing this
relationship? As job creation is increasingly tied to this ever expanding
and competitive global market, how can states be proactive?

1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Regional Luncheons (All Conference Attendees)
West: AK, AZ, CNMI, GU, ID, NV, NM, UT, WY
Midwest: IN, IA, KS, MI, NE, ND, SD, WI
South: AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK, SC, TN, TX
East/Mid-Atlantic: ME, NJ, OH, PA, VA, PR
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011 (CONTINUED)

3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Optional Activities (All Conference Attendees)
Golf Swing Clinic Afternoon at Disney
Afternoon at Sea World Trunk Show & Fashion Boutique

6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Governors and Governors-Elect Dinner (Governors & Governors-elect
Only)

7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Kick-Off to 2012 Reception (All Conference Attendees)

9:00 p.m. Late Night Party (All Conference Attendees)
Hosted by: Blank Rome Government Relations & Dutko Grayling
Location: Waldorf Astoria Orlando, The Clubhouse Grille

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011

9:00 a.m. Golf Tournament (All Conference Attendees)
Golf Reception & Awards Ceremony will follow
Hosted by: Reynolds American
Location: Waldorf Astoria Golf Club

REGISTRATION AND HOSPITALITY HOURS
The Waldorf Astoria
Wednesday, November 30: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 1: 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Golf Tournament - Friday, December 2: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Currently, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek are sold out. However, the
RGA is working with the hotels to make every effort to accommodate your reservation. Please let us
know if you would like to be added to our wait list.

As an alternative, we recommend the Wyndham Bonnet Creek, which is within walking distance of
our host hotels. The current rate at the Wyndham is $249/night (exclusive of taxes and fees) and
may be booked online (no code needed). This price is subject to change.

Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort Reservations: 800-610-9558
9560 Via Encinas Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
http://www.wyndhambonnetcreek.com/

SOLD OUT
WALDORF ASTORIA ORLANDO HILTON ORLANDO BONNET CREEK
14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando, Florida 32821 Orlando, Florida 32821
Phone: 407-597-5500 Phone: 407-597-3600
The 2 hotels are adjacent and within walking distance of each other via an internal tunnel.
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SOLD OUT
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek - $169.00 per night (plus tax and service charges).
Rates are applicable 3 days prior and 3 days post conference.
Please call 1-888-353-2013 and reference Republican Governors Association.

SOLD OUT
Waldorf Astoria Orlando - $199.00 per night (plus tax and service charges).
Rates are applicable 3 days prior and 3 days post for reservations.
Please call 1-888-353-2009 and reference Republican Governors Association.

TICKET AND HOTEL ROOM ALLOCATION
RGA Statesmen 6 Governors Cabinet 4 Governors Board 3
Governors Council 2 Governors Roundtable 2 Governors Club 2

CONFERENCE FEE
To ensure that RGA funds are reserved to assist our gubernatorial candidates, a conference fee of
$450.00 will be assessed per attendee to defray the costs of the 2011 Annual Conference. Please note
that the conference fee is in addition to RGA annual membership dues. All conference fees and
membership dues must be paid in full by Wednesday, November 16, 2011.
**RGA Statesmen are not required to pay conference fees for the 2011 RGA Annual Conference.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
The Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek are located approximately 22 miles from the
Orlando International Airport (MCO)

RSVP
Please complete and return your response form to Zaina Shaath at zshaath@rga.org or via fax at
(202) 662-4926 no later than Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

RGA STAFF
RGA Statesmen, Governors Cabinet & Board:
Mary Ann Voigt Office: (202) 662-4155 / Email: mvoigt@rga.org

Governors Council, Roundtable & Club:
Joanna Evans Office: (202) 662-4166 / Email: jevans@rga.org

National Finance Committee:
Caitlin Schroder Office: (202) 662-4148 / Email: cschroder@rga.org

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

STATESMEN & CABINET MEMBERS LUNCHEON $100,000 per sponsorship
1 of 2 sponsorships available

WELCOME RECEPTION & BUFFET DINNER $25,000 per sponsorship
3 of 4 sponsorships available

Thursday, December 1, 2011

BREAK-OUT SESSIONS $25,000 per sponsorship
5 of 5 sponsorships available per session

I) Energy: Repowering the Economy ALL SPONSORSHIPS COMPLETE
II) Public-Private Partnerships:
Creating Successful Public-Private Partnerships ALL SPONSORSHIPS COMPLETE
III) Healthcare: Curing What Ails Us ALL SPONSORSHIPS COMPLETE
IV) China: Trade Partner or Economic Foe? 3 of 5 sponsorships available


REGIONAL LUNCHEONS $10,000 per sponsorship
2 of 2 sponsorships available per lunch

West 2 of 2 sponsorships available
Midwest 2 of 2 sponsorships available
South 2 of 2 sponsorships available
East/Mid-Atlantic 2 of 2 sponsorships available


KICK-OFF to 2012 RECEPTION $25,000 per sponsorship
2 of 2 sponsorships available

Please contact the RGA Finance office at (202) 662-4920 for questions or further details.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011
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RGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete and return this registration form no later than Wednesday, November 16, 2011
to Zaina Shaath at zshaath@rga.org or via fax at (202) 662-4926.

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE www.myrga.org

Current RGA members are entitled to the following:

RGA Statesmen 6 attendees & waived registration fee
Governors Cabinet 4 attendees
Governors Board 3 attendees
Governors Council 2 attendees
Governors Roundtable 2 attendees
Governors Club 2 attendees

First name: Last name:
Title:
Company/Employer:
Address:
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Questions? Please contact the RGA Finance Department at (202) 662-4920.


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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011
WALDORF ASTORIA ORLANDO, FLORIDA
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RGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Please indicate by a check mark () which sessions you plan to attend.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011

12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. RGA Statesmen and Governors Cabinet Thank You Luncheon
(Reserved for RGA Statesmen & Governors Cabinet Members)

1:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Plenary Session I: State of Play: The 2012 Political Outlook
(All conference attendees)

3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Governors Parlors (All conference attendees)

6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Welcome Reception and Buffet Dinner (All conference attendees)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011

9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Breakfast with the Governors & Senior Staff (All conference attendees)

10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Plenary Session II: Lessons from the States: How Republican Governors
are Leading the Nation (All conference attendees)

11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Break-out Sessions (All conference attendees)

Please indicate one session choice:
Energy: Repowering the Economy
Public-Private Partnerships: Creating Successful Public-Private Partnerships
Healthcare: Curing What Ails Us
China: Trade Partner or Economic Foe?

1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Regional Luncheons (All conference attendees)

Please indicate one luncheon choice:
West: AK, AZ, CNMI, GU, ID, NV, NM, UT, WY
Midwest: IN, IA, KS, MI, NE, ND, SD, WI
South: AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK, SC, TN, TX
East/Mid-Atlantic: ME, NJ, OH, PA, VA, PR

3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Optional Activities (All conference attendees)

Please indicate one activity choice:
Golf Swing Clinic
Afternoon at Disney
Afternoon at Sea World
Trunk Show & Fashion Boutique

7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Kick-Off to 2012 Reception (All conference attendees)


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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011

9:00 a.m. Golf Tournament (All conference attendees)
(Please complete attached golf registration form.)
Hosted by: Reynolds American

Payment Summary
To ensure that RGA funds are reserved to assist our gubernatorial candidates, a conference fee of
$450.00 will be assessed per attendee to defray the costs of the 2011 Annual Conference. Please note
that the conference fee is in addition to RGA annual membership dues. All conference fees and
membership dues must be paid in full by Wednesday, November 16, 2011.
**RGA Statesmen are not required to pay conference fees to the 2011 RGA Annual Conference.**

Meeting credentials will only be issued when RGA membership dues and registration fees are paid in
full by Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

_____ I authorize the RGA to charge the credit card listed below $450.00 for the 2011 RGA Annual
Conference fee.

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PLEASE CHECK: Corporate Personal

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If you wish to pay by check, please make payable to:
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Washington, DC 20006

The RGA is required to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of
donors whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.

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Contributions to RGA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
Contributions will not be used for federal election activity. Contributions may be placed in one of RGA's
affiliated state PACs. Contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited.
Paid for by the Republican Governors Association.
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RGA GOLF TOURNAMENT
Hosted by Reynolds American
Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
Friday, December 2, 2011
9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.


Space for the golf tournament is limited and will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

RSVP
Please complete and return along with your conference registration form no later than
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 to Zaina Shaath at zshaath@rga.org or via fax at (202) 662-4926.



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Will you be renting clubs? Yes No
Golf clubs may be rented for a fee of $80.00 (2 sleeves of golf balls included).