May 20, 2012

Agenda

Ready to Lead is Go Lead Idaho’s 2nd annual leadership development conference focused on empowering and inspiring Idaho women to take on leadership roles in the public, private and non-profit sectors. The event features two tracks, Ready to Serve, for those interested in serving on community, non-profit and business boards and Ready to Run, for those interested in running for office.
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March 3, 2012 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Concordia University School of Law, Boise 

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Check-in

8:00 – 8:10 a.m.

Welcoming Remarks
Dean Cathy Silak, Concordia Law school

8:10 – 8:45 a.m.

The Power of Women in Leadership

    • Representative Cherie Buckner Webb, Coach & Motivational
    • Speaker Introduction: Anne Wilde, Go Lead Idaho Co-Chair

8:45 – 9:20 a.m.

Morning Keynote

    • Debbie Walsh, Executive Director, Center of American Women & Politics, Rutgers
    • Introduction: Dean Melissa Lavitt, College of Social Sciences & Public Affairs, Boise State University

9:20 – 10:10 a.m.

Identifying Your Passion & Your Value Statement

    • Lee Flinn, Advocacy Director for AARP Idaho
    • China Gum, Political Director at Raul Labrador for Idaho
    • Jana Kemp, Facilitator, Author, Speaker, fmr Independent Candidate for Idaho Governor
    • Betty Richardson, Attorney/Advisor, U.S., Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys
    • Moderator: Marcia Franklin, Producer/Writer/Coach at Idaho Public Television

10:10 – 10:40 a.m.

Increasing Your Net Worth By Expanding Your Network

    • Emily Kertz Lampkin, President of Lampkin Group
    • Julie Larson, Business Coach/Consultant at Burg Communications
    • Moderator: Dean Cathy Silak, Concordia Law School

10:40 – 10:50 a.m.

Morning Break

10:50 – 11:30 a.m.

Work-Life Balance

    • Former First Lady Patricia Kempthorne
    • Jennifer Pugh, Chief Human Resources Officer, Scentsy
    • Moderator: Anne Wilde

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch Keynote

    • Chris Jahnke, Author of “The Well Spoken Woman
    • Introduction: Jessica Flynn, CEO, Red Sky Public Relations

1:00 – 1:15 p.m.

Break
*Attendees divide up to attend one of two workshop tracks: Ready to Serve or Ready to Run 

1:15 – 2:00 p.m.

Ready to Serve: Serving on Municipal Boards & Commissions

    • Anne Beebe, Special Assistant for Idaho Boards & Commissions
    • Tana Cory, Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses
    • City Councilwoman Maryanne Jordan
    • Moderator: Christine Salmi, Perkins Coie

Ready to Run:  Nuts & Bolts of Government & Political Party Structure

    • Professor Gary Moncrief, Political Science, Boise State University
    • Betty Richardson, Attorney/Advisor, U.S., Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys
    • Robin Sandy, Chairman, Idaho Department of Correction
    • Sally Boynton Brown, Communications Director, Idaho Democratic Party
    • Moderator: Karianne Fallow, Public Affairs Practice Group, Red Sky PR

 2:15 – 3:00 p.m.

Ready to Serve: Non-profit Leadership & Other Opportunities

    • Grace Arroyo, President, Primera Llamada
    • Cece Gassner, Assistant to the Mayor for Economic Development, City of Boise
    • Shelli Rambo-Roberson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage
    • Moderator: Christine Salmi, Perkins Coie

Ready to Run:  Running an Effective Campaign

    • Emily Kertz Lampkin, President of Lampkin Group
    • China Gum, Political Director at Raul Labrador for Idaho
    • Emily Walton, Secretary of External Communications, Associated Students of Boise State University
    • Mayor Tammy de Weerd, City of Meridian
    • Moderator: Karianne Fallow, Public Affairs Practice Group, Red Sky PR

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

General Session: Social Networking  

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

General Session

A View from the Top: Private Sector CEO Panel

    • Sylvia Hampel, President, Clearview Cleaning Services
    • Connie Miller, CEO & President, ICON Credit Union
    • Julie Taylor, CEO, West Valley Medical Center
    • Moderator: Amy Moll, Interim Dean, Boise State University College of Engineering

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks: Call to Action

    • Debbie Walsh, Executive Director,  Center of Women & Politics, Rutgers
    • Introduction: Karianne Fallow, Public Affairs Practice Group, Red Sky PR

4:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Concordia Law School Tour (optional)