August 15-16, 2008
Doubletree Guest Suites Austin
303 W. 15th Street
Austin, Texas

With another election cycle and Legislative session around the corner, are you ready to make a difference for your patients and your practice? Hone your leadership skills at TAFP’s 2008 Leadership and Legislative Conference, Aug. 15-16, 2008.

The Leadership and Legislative Conference will focus on leadership, the legislative process, communications and media training, specifically assisting participants to better:

• Understand the political process and how it impacts health care;
• Understand the importance of personal relationships with elected officials;
• Understand the process involved with legislative hearings and improve testifying ability;
• Improve communication skills;
• Be a resource to the media on health care issues; and
• Understand leadership opportunities in TAFP and AAFP.

Friday, Aug. 15 | Carmelo’s

6:30 - 7 p.m.	Registration and Reception Carmelo’s Italian Restaurant
7 - 7:30 p.m.	Welcome, Introductions and Conference Overview; How to Read a Nametag Without Getting Caught
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Problematic and Practical Aspects of Health Care Policy—Where is Healthcare Headed?

Saturday, Aug. 16 | Doubletree Guest Suites Austin

7:30 - 8 a.m.	Doctor’s Orders: A Survival Guide for Family Physicians—How You Can Make a Difference
8 - 9:15 a.m.	Shaping the Agenda—Practical, Strategic and Tactical Tools to Help You Be Louder Than Your Adversary
9:15 - 9:30 a.m.	Break—Drink plenty of coffee
9:30 - 11 a.m.	Avoid Being at a Loss for Words—Building Public Support for Medicine Through the Media
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Connecting with Your Legislator—How to Explain Medical Issues to Someone Who Doesn’t Know Which Side the Appendix is On
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch at the Texas Chili Parlor—If These Walls Could Talk
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Stay on the Message—A Mock Hearing at the Capitol

Agenda is subject to change.

Doubletree Guest Suites Austin
303 W. 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78701

TAFP has negotiated a special group rate at the Doubletree Guest Suites. The room block is available until July 15 or until all rooms are reserved, whichever comes first. Single or double rate is $149. To make your reservation, go online or contact the Doubletree at (512) 478-7000. Be sure to mention that you are with the Texas Academy of Family Physicians to receive this special group rate.

Reserve your room online here.

Registration fee: $50

Register online now or call Kate McCann at (512) 329-8666 ext. 16 to register by phone.

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Questions? Contact Kathy McCarthy at kmccarthy@tafp.org or (512) 329-8666, ext 14.