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Deadline for Housing, Special Registration Fees is Friday, June 20!

If you've been thinking about attending NCSL's 2008 Legislative Summit in New Orleans, you should be aware of a couple of deadlines that occur this Friday, June 20.

First, if you like saving money, you can save at least 10 percent by registering for the meeting by Friday. Second, the guaranteed rates we have for hotels in New Orleans ends this week. In order to secure your housing at these low rates, you'll need to book your room by Friday, June 20.

The meeting is only five weeks away! We hope you will join us.

Annual Meeting vs. Legislative Summit

By Meagan Dorsch

"I know when your Legislative Summit is this year, but when is your Annual Meeting?"

This is a question one of our NCSL policy experts received this week. It made us realize that several of you out there might be a little confused about the term "Legislative Summit."

After 33 years, NCSL decided to take a new marketing approach and change the name from Annual Meeting to Legislative Summit. I will be honest with you, many NCSL staffers have had a hard time calling it "Legislative Summit," but with a little shock therapy, many of us are finally catching on!

NCSL's Legislative Summit will take place July 22-26 in New Orleans. It will be a week packed with intense issue forums, committee meetings and provocative speakers. There will also be three distinct opportunities that will allow you to experience Louisiana and the city of New Orleans at a whole new level as well as to create a lasting impression on the Crescent City.

Does this sound like an Annual Meeting to anyone else?

See you all in New Orleans for NCSL's 34th annual LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT!

Early Bird Registration Ends April 15: Save 20%!

Don't get left behind! The early bird registration deadline for NCSL's 2008 Legislative Summit in New Orleans ends Monday, April 15. Those signing up by then can expect to save at least 20% on their registration fees.

The Legislative Summit provides considerable value. We'll hold more than 150 sessions during the course of the meeting that will provide professional development opportunities and a greater understanding of the issues facing state legislatures today. You'll hear from the nation's top policy experts and discuss these issues with colleagues from across the country. You get all this, in addition to six meals and two great evening social events that will showcase Louisiana's well-known cuisine and entertainment.

We hope you take advantage of the early bird discount and make plans today to join us in New Orleans.