Past Programs

July 25-28, 2019
Sun Valley, Idaho

The 7th Annual Conference of State Majority Leaders took place from July 25 to 28, 2019, in Sun Valley, Idaho.  Our state hosts were Idaho Senate Majority Leader Chuck Winder and House Majority Leader Mike Moyle.

The Conference of State Majority Leaders continually attracts nearly half of all the majority leaders in the nation. The program presents a unique opportunity for house and senate majority leaders to come together to discuss the real nitty-gritty of their jobs.

What sets this program apart is its focus on what it takes to succeed in one of the most challenging leadership positions in any state legislature. Topics include ways to handle ethical dilemmas and how to effectively communicate your message with your constituents as well as hearing best practices from seasoned political leaders.

Contact Evelene Lakis for more information.

Program Highlights

Friday, July 26, 2019

Lessons in Leadership from Politics, Business and the Military
The Honorable Butch Otter, former Governor of Idaho (2007-2019) and Lt. Governor (1987-2001)

Knowing and Doing the Right Thing
Kirk O. Hanson, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Santa Clara University
Presentation
Additional Reading

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Bypass the Press: Using Digital Media to Get Your Message Out
Kate Levin, Director of Outreach, State Legislative Leaders Foundation
Presentation 

Economies in Transition: From the Family Farm to the Family Vacation
Steve Peterson, Economist, University of Idaho
Matt Borud, Idaho Department of Commerce
Chanell Tewalt, Idaho Department of Agriculture