FSASE Conference Presentation Archives

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2016

FSASE 2016 Mid-Winter Conference
December 4-7, 2016
Westin Key West Resort & Marina, Key West, FL
Hosted by: Monroe County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin
Attendance: Based on the decision of the Board of Directors and the Strategic Planning Committee, the meeting will be for Supervisors only

Agenda

Program Presentations – December 5

Division of Elections

• General Election Recap and Future
• 2016 Primary and General Elections Conduct of Elections Analysis

 

Program Presentations – December 6

• Working with Your Tax Collector – Lisa Cullen
• HR - Things happening, performance management, discipline, grievances and covering your bases – Libby Anderson
• 2016 Election Overview – Dr. Susan A. MacManus
• Early Vote Trends – Amy Cohen

 

 

FSASE 2016 Annual Summer Conference
May 22-26, 2016
Sheraton Sand Key Resort — Clearwater Beach, FL
Hosted by: Pinellas County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark

Agenda

Program Presentations – May 23

• Long Lines, Long Ballots, Long Hours
• A Mid-Size County's Perspective
• A Large County's Perspective

Program Presentations – May 24

• Legislative Update – How a Bill Became a Law
• Staffing for Elections – Penny Ogg, Vicky Oakes, Dr. Matthew Stewart
• Candidate Qualifying – Kristi Bronson & Gary Holland

Program Presentations – May 25

• Department of State – Division of Elections – Ken Detzner, Maria Matthews, Gary Holland
• Election Results Reporting
• 2016 Election Laws and Rules
• The Election Cycle – Candidates to Enight to Voting History
• 2016 Election Cycle
• Voter Outreach/Education – Vicki Cannon, Vicki Davis, Tami Bentley
• Outreach & Education – Part 1
• Outreach & Education – Part 2
• Ethics for the SOE – Jewel White, Carole Sanzeri, Jeannine Williams
• Public Records
• Sunshine Law
• Financial Disclosure
• Code of Ethics

Program Presentations – May 26

• Florida Elections Commission – Amy McKeever Toman
• The Presidential Commission on Election Administration – Tammy Patrick

 

 

FSASE 2016 Canvassing Board Workshop
January 14, 2016
Caribe Royale — Orlando, FL
Hosted by: Orange County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles
Attendance: County Judges, County Commissioners, Supervisors of Elections, Alternate Members, and Canvassing Board Attorneys 

2016 Canvassing Board Manual Section 1-5

Importance and Organization of the County Canvassing Board – David Stafford

Political Forecast for 2016 – Dr. Susan MacManus

Determining Voter Intent – Terry Vaughan

Canvassing and Election Reports – Craig Latimer

Conducting Recounts – Deborah Clark

Post-Election Voting System Audit – Dana Southerland

Division of Elections: State Perspective – Gary Holland, Esq.

 

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2015

FSASE 2015 Mid-Winter Conference
December 6-9, 2015
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Hosted by: St. Johns County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Vicky Oakes
Attendance: Based on the decision of the Board of Directors and the Strategic Planning Committee, the meeting will be for Supervisors only

Agenda

Program Presentations – December 7

Division of Elections

• Update on Rules
• Bilingual Requirements and Best Practices
• Revocation Process for PCs and ECOs
• Logic & Accuracy Testing
• Candidate Qualifying Highlights
• Frequently Asked Questions
• List Maintenance
• Election Administration Update

Program Presentations – December 8

• Bipartisan Policy Center
• PEW Voting Information Project
• Redistricting Update
• Legislative Update
• 2015 Sunshine Law, Public Records and Ethics
• Ethical Responsibility
• Ken Blanchard: It's Always the Leader
• The Essence of Leadership

Program Presentations – December 9

• Civic End-of-Course Assessment
• USPS
• Workplace Violence/Active Shooter

 

 

FSASE 2015 Annual Summer Conference
June 7-10, 2015
Gaylord Palms Hotel — Kissimmee, FL
Hosted by: Osceola County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Mary Jane Arrington

Agenda

Program Presentations – June 8

• Balancing Office Administration and Elections – Melissa Blazier, Karen Graham, Robin Conte
• Ethics and the SOE/Staff – Kerrie Stillman/Florida Commission on Ethics
• Complaint Procedures
• Advisory Opinions
• Things to Know
• Handout 

Program Presentations – June 9

• Planning for the 2016 Elections/FVRS upgrade/Online Registration implementation – Chris Chambless, Wesley Wilcox, Paul Lux
• Signature Evaluation – Richard Orsini
• Effective Communication in a Changing World – Gerri Kramer, Jason Latimer
• Handout
• Checklist & Work Plans – Craig Latimer
• Running a Proficient and Paperless Office – Mark Andersen & Thien Cao

Program Presentations – June 10

• The Presidential Commission Report – David Stafford
• USPS from the Election Office Perspective – Bill Cowles/USPS Representatives
• Department of State - Division of Elections – Ken Detzner, Maria Matthews, Gary Holland
  
  • DOE State of Affairs
  • 2015 Laws and Rules

 

 

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2014

FSASE 2014 Mid-Winter Conference
December 7-10, 2014
Hyatt Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL
Hosted by: Orange County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles
Attendance: Based on the decision of the Board of Directors and the Strategic Planning Committee, the meeting will be for Supervisors only

Agenda

Program Presentations – December 9 

• 2014 Election Overview – Dr. Susan MacManus
• Building on Successful Voting Models – Donetta Davidson
• Elections: Reflecting Back and Looking Forward – Maria Mattews
• Absentee Voting: The Numbers, The Process – Gary Holland
• Overview and Update on Rules: What's Ahead – Gary Holland
• Questions and Answers – Gary Holland 

Program Presentations – December 10

• FJCC and FSASE Partnership – White Paper
• Electronic Registration Information Center – John Lindback
• Ethics Education: Public Records – Carolyn Timmann

 

 

FSASE 2014 Annual Summer Conference
May 18-22, 2014
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
Hosted by: Walton County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Bobby Beasley

Agenda

Program Presentations – May 19

• Mail Ballot Roundtable – Julie Marcus

Program Presentations – May 20

• Strengthening Florida's Civic Culture: Helping Students Experience Voting – Dr. L. Douglas Dobson & Dr. Terri Fine
• Online Voter Registration – Donald Palmer
• Federal Voting Assistance Program – David Beirne
• Ethics Education – Mary Helen Farris
  • Government in the Sunshine Law
  • Financial Disclosure & Voting Conflicts of Interest
  • Ethics Training for Specified Constitutional Officers
  • Gifts

Program Presentations – May 21

• Today's Electronic Poll Books: What's New, What's Not & What's Missing? – Wayne Fusco
• Candidate Finance: Qualifying, Treasurer's Reports & Financial Disclosure Forms – Ron Turner & Cathy Fowler
• Selecting New Election Equipment – Paul Lux
• Building Partnerships with DHSMV – Lori Scott
• Online Voter Registration – Brian Corley

Program Presentations – May 22

• USPS Florida District Managers – Nancy Rettinhouse, Jeff Taylor & Mary Sullivan
• Ethics Education–Public Records–Email Addresses & IP Addresses – Pat Gleason

Division of Elections Workshops:

• Selected Topics & Recent Changes to Florida's Election Code – Maria Matthews & Gary Holland

 

 

FSASE 2014 Canvassing Board Workshop
January 31, 2014
Florida Hotel at the Florida Mall
Hosted by: Orange County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles
Attendance: County Judges, County Commissioners, Supervisors of Elections, alternate members, and Canvassing Board Attorneys

Election Law Changes & Challenges – Maria Matthews & Gary Holland

Determining Voter Intent – Terry L. Vaughan

Ballot Canvassing & Election Reporting– Jennifer J. Edwards

Conducting Recounts – Susan Gill

Post Election Audits – Vicki Davis

 

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2013

FSASE 2013-2014 Mid-Winter Conference
December 10-12, 2013
The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Hosted by: Sarasota County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent
Attendance: Based on the decision of the Board of Directors and the Strategic Planning Committee, the meeting will be for Supervisors only

Agenda

Upgrading Voter Registration in Florida – David Becker

Voting System Acquisition – A Primer by Paul Lux, CERA

 

 

FSASE Summer Conference
June 9-13, 2013
Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort
Hosted by: Collier County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Jennifer Edwards

Agenda

Program Presentations – June 11

• Voter's Eye View of the 2012 Elections – Charles Stewart III
• Negotiating the Ever Changing HR Landscape, Workplace Bullying– Libby Anderson, M.S., SPHR
• FL Elections Commission – Amy McKeever Toman, J.D.
• Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) – Matt Boehmer

Program Presentations – June 12

• FL Commission on Ethics – Julia Cobb Costas
• Dealing With Internal/External Conflict – Dr. David G. Kelley
• Elections Allocation Planning 101 –
  • Kevin Turner
  • Bill Cowles
  • Christine Goding
  • Tim Durham

Division of Elections Workshops:

• Division Director Comments/Issues & Election Bill – Maria Matthews & Gary Holland
  • Elections Bill Presentation
  • Special Qualification Salary
  • Special Election Reimbursement
• BVSC Update – David Drury & Linda Hastings-Ard
  • Logic & Accuracy
  • Independent Audit
• BER Update and Ch 106 Changes – Kristi Bronson & Gary Holland
• HAVA Update – Maria Matthews
  • HAVA
  • Voter Education Survey

 

 

FSASE New Supervisor Orientation 2013
January 14-16, 2013
Tallahassee, FL
Doubletree Hotel & R. A. Gray Building, 500 Bronough St.

Agenda

• Bureau of Election Records Overview
• Bureau of Voting Systems Certification
• General Overview of Florida’s Election Process
• Information and Reporting Resources & Special Voter Registration Entities

 

 

FSASE 2012-2013 Mid-Winter Conference
January 28-30, 2013
Hutchinson Island Marriott
Hosted by: Martin County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Vicki Davis
Attendance: Based on the decision of the Board of Directors and the Strategic Planning Committee, the meeting will be for Supervisors only

Agenda

Election Systems & Software Presentation

Voter Analysis / General Election Overview – Dr. Susan McManus

SWOT Presentation – Tim Durham
SWOT Worksheet     Innovation Tips

Division of Elections Presentation Materials

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2012 

FSASE Summer Conference
May 13-17, 2012
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Hosted by: Hillsborough County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Earl Lennard

Agenda

• HAVA Timeline – Gisela Salas
• List Maintenance Categories and Procedures – Gisela Salas & Maria Matthews

Staff Breakout Sessions:

• Voter Education/Outreach Best Practices
• L & A Best Practices – Gisela Salas & David Drury
• Precinct Consolidation Best Practices  – Tim Durham

Program Presentations, May 15

• DAVE and other HSMV resources – Boyd Walden
• Social Networking and Emerging Technologies – Josh Hallett
• Florida Senate Redistricting Committee – John Guthrie

Program Presentations, May 16:

• USPS Elections Mail Class Update – Charles Goodin
• Signature Verification – Richard Orsini
• Address Confidentiality Program – Gisela Salas & Maria Matthews

Division of Elections Workshops:

• NVRA Outreach/Voter Education – Maria Matthews
• Campaign/Candidate Qualifying & E-night Reporting Best Practices – Gisela Salas
• Post-Election Audit Reports – Gisela Salas & David Drury
• Media Relations: Effective Communications and Elections – Gisela Salas
• Legislative Update – Maria Matthews

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2011

FSASE Canvassing Board Workshop and Mid-Winter Business Meeting
December 9-10, 2011
Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando
Hosted by: Orange County, The Honorable Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles

Mid-Year Winter Conference Agenda
Canvassing Board Workshop Agenda

• Election Laws Changes & Challenges – Gary Holland & Maria Matthews (December 9, 2011) Coming Soon
• Ballot Canvassing – Jennifer J. Edwards (December 9, 2011)
• Determining Voter Intent – Terry Vaughan (December 9, 2011) Coming Soon
• Conducting Recounts – Susan Gill (December 9, 2011) Coming Soon
• Division of Elections Presentation – Gary Holland & Maria Matthews (December 10, 2011) Coming Soon
• Committee on Reapportionment – John Guthrie (December 10, 2011)
  

 

 

FSASE Mid-Winter Conference
January 2011

• Election 2010: What Happened? What Next? – Dr. Susan A MacManus
• Redistricting Local Governments in Florida -- 2011 – Cindy Laquidara
• Redistricting Time Line 2011-2012 – John Guthrie
• Lessons Learned and FAQs – Donald L. Palmer
• Rules-Advisory Opinions Update – Maria Matthews
• FVRS Address and Records Maintenance – Maria Matthews
• Public Records 'Working in the Sunshine' – Maria Matthews
• Notice of Candidate Withdrawal/Disqualification or Removal of Issue from Ballot – Maria Matthews
• Qualifications for Candidates-When to Meet – Maria Matthews
• Voter Residency Guidelines – Maria Matthews

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