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2017

County and District Clerks Legal Education Program

San Marcos May 17-19, 2017 Embassy Suites San Marcos
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Overview

Join us for CDCAT and The University of Texas School of Law's Legal Education Program, the preeminent conference for Texas County and District Clerks and their staff. This year, the conference returns to the Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa & Conference Center—adjacent to the San Marcos outlet malls.

2017 highlights include:

  • Multiple opportunities to interact, network, and discuss best practices with colleagues and exhibitors
  • Guidance on providing permissible helpful information without rendering prohibited legal advice or ex parte communication, with Scott Gibson, from the State Office of Court Administration
  • Updates from Steven L. Mierl, Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocoa, LLP, on employment law and the changes on the federal level that will help you discover what you need to know as public employers
  • Requirements for developing and evaluating RFPs, by Beth Fleming, Denton County Purchasing 
  • The County and District Clerks Legislative committee with  the latest updates from the 85th Texas Legislature
  • A chance to review and provide feedback for changes to the County and District Clerk handbooks. Learn how to make the handbook work for you and your office.
  • Carl Flowers, of Fred Pryor Seminars, leads a workshop on How to Manage Conflict and Confrontation and Managing Generation Differences
  • Entertaining and inspiring luncheon presentation Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: The Comic Path to Happiness in Life, by Martha Cobb, Southwest Airlines

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Day 1 May 17, 2017
  • Day 2 May 18, 2017
  • Day 3 May 19, 2017
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • General Information
  • County and District Clerks Association of Texas Meeting
  • Tuesday, May 16, 2017
    Board and Committee Meetings 
    Burleson Conference Room
    6:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m. 

  • Exhibitor Show
  • Show Hours:
    Wednesday May 17 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
    Thursday May 18 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday May 19 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Wednesday, May 17, 2017
    Executive Board Meeting
    Chautauqua Salon A
    10:00 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m.

    Full Board Meeting
    ​Chautauqua Salon A
    11:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.

    Committee Meetings
    Veramendi Salons A-D 
    8:00 a.m–12:00 p.m.

     

  • Wednesday Afternoon, May 17, 2017
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Celeste Bichsel, Carson County - Panhandle, TX
  • 11:30 am
    Registration Opens

  • 12:45 pm
    Welcome and Announcements

  • National Anthem

  • Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge

  • Invocation

  • 1:00 pm
    1.00 hr
    Legal Advice v. Legal Information 
    Address the challenges of rendering assistance to self-represented litigants. Hear guidance on providing permissible helpful information without rendering prohibited legal advice or ex parte communication.

    Scott Gibson, State Office of Court Administration - Austin, TX

  • 2:00 pm
    1.00 hr
    The "Employment Law" Session
    Explore the updates on employment law, as well as the changes at the federal level. Discover what Texas public employers need to know. 

    Steven L. Mierl, Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX

  • 3:00 pm
    Break

  • 3:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    RFPs: Understanding County Purchasing Requirements
    Purchasing services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) presents a unique challenge for government agencies. While we may think we understand exactly what services we want, specifying the actual requirements within an RFP requires anticipating contract management risks early in the planning phase of the procurement. Review the requirements for developing and evaluating RFPs.

    Beth Fleming, Denton County Purchasing - Denton, TX

  • 4:00 pm
    1.00 hr
    Legislative Updates
    Hear the latest updates from the 85th Legislature and how legislation may impact your offices. 

    Hon. Heather H. Hawthorne, Chambers County - Anahuac, TX
    Hon. Patti L. Henry, Chambers County - Anahuac, TX
    Hon. Teresa Kiel, Guadalupe County - Seguin, TX
    Cary Roberts, Casteel & Roberts - Austin, TX
    Hon. Caroline Woodburn, Potter County - Amarillo, TX

  • 5:00 pm
    Adjourn

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, May 18, 2017
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Tammy Kneuper, Bandera County - Bandera, TX
  • 7:30 am
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:30 am
    3.50 hrs
    How to Manage Conflict and Confrontation
    Today’s workers face greater—and potentially riskier—challenges than ever before. Opposing points of view, coupled with high levels of stress, can lead to anger, conflict, and confrontation between people, both at work and home. Assess your own personal attitudes and better understand the negative impact of self-destructive behaviors. Discover how to build successful relationships, resulting in increased trust, harmony, and teamwork. Gain strategies for remaining calm, clear-headed, and positive in the face of the most difficult circumstances or challenges. Learn proven methods to communicate and resolve conflicts with no "losers."

    Includes a 15-minute break at 10:15 a.m.

    Carl Flowers, Fred Pryor Seminars - Overland Park, KS

  • 12:00 pm
    Pick Up Lunch
    Included in registration.

  • Thursday Afternoon, May 18, 2017
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Tammy Kneuper, Bandera County - Bandera, TX
  • Luncheon Presentation
  • 12:20 pm
    0.75 hr
    Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: The Comic Path to Happiness in Life
    Martha Cobb is the Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant who became "almost famous" with an appearance on The Ellen Show in 2014, showcasing her 3-minute flight safety speech that now has over 25 million views on YouTube. Learn how to make the ordinary in life extraordinary. Bring your best smile and a willingness to laugh!

    Martha Cobb, Southwest Airlines - Dallas, TX

  • 1:05 pm
    Break

  • 1:20 pm
    4.00 hrs
    Managing Generational Differences
    Today’s workforce is a mix of various generations. Each generation has its unique set of values and different approaches to communication, work, and career. These differences, when not managed correctly, can lead to communication problems, conflict, and loss of productivity. Learn to recognize, understand, and embrace generational differences to create a more cohesive and collaborative workplace.

    Including a 15-minute break at 3:35 p.m.

    Carl Flowers, Fred Pryor Seminars - Overland Park, KS

  • 5:20 pm
    Adjourn

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, May 19, 2017
  • 7:30 am
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • District Clerks
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Laura Hinojosa, Hidalgo County - Edinburg, TX
  • 8:30 am
    1.00 hr
    List Serve LIVE (Round Table)

    Hon. Rhonda Barchak, Brazoria County District Clerk - Angleton, TX
    Hon. Eric Garza, Cameron Co. District Clerk - Brownsville, TX
    Hon. Sharena Gilliland, Parker County - Weatherford, TX

  • 9:30 am
    2.50 hrs
    Shared Solutions: A Review of the Clerks Manual
    Have you ever looked for something in the manual and it was not there? Work with your fellow colleagues to review and makes suggestions for changes to the categories and specific topics presented in the manual. Learn how to make the current manual work for you and your office.

    Hon. Rhonda Barchak, Brazoria County District Clerk - Angleton, TX
    Hon. Eric Garza, Cameron Co. District Clerk - Brownsville, TX
    Hon. Sharena Gilliland, Parker County - Weatherford, TX

  • 12:00 pm
    Adjourn

  • County Clerks
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Jennifer A. Lindenzweig, Hunt County - Greenville, TX
  • 8:30 am
    1.00 hr
    List Serve LIVE (Round Table)

    Hon. Jeane Brunson, Parker County - Weatherford, TX
    Hon. Donece Gregory, Tyler County - Woodville, TX
    Hon. Nancy E. Rister, Williamson County - Georgetown, TX
    Hon. Beth A. Rothermel, Washington County - Brenham, TX
    Hon. Julie Smith, Potter County - Amarillo, TX

  • 9:30 am
    2.50 hrs
    Shared Solutions: A Review of the Clerks Manual
    ​Have you ever looked for something in the manual and it was not there? Work with your fellow colleagues to review and makes suggestions for changes to the categories and specific topics presented in the manual. Learn how to make the current manual work for you and your office.

    Hon. Jeane Brunson, Parker County - Weatherford, TX
    Hon. Donece Gregory, Tyler County - Woodville, TX
    Hon. Nancy E. Rister, Williamson County - Georgetown, TX
    Hon. Beth A. Rothermel, Washington County - Brenham, TX
    Hon. Julie Smith, Potter County - Amarillo, TX

  • 12:00 pm
    Adjourn

  • Combo Clerks
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Sheri Woodfin, Tom Green County - San Angelo, TX
  • 8:30 am
    1.00 hr
    List Serve LIVE (Round Table)

    Hon. JoAnna Blanco, Castro County - Dimmitt, TX
    Hon. Judy Crawford, Crane County - Crane, TX
    Hon. Lisa Johnson, Hemphill County - Canadian, TX

  • 9:30 am
    Join District or County Clerk Handbook Session

  • 12:00 pm
    Adjourn

  • Day 1 May 17, 2017
  • Day 2 May 18, 2017
  • Day 3 May 19, 2017
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Conference Faculty

Hon. Rhonda Barchak

Brazoria County District Clerk
Angleton, TX

Hon. JoAnna Blanco

Castro County
Dimmitt, TX

Hon. Jeane Brunson

Parker County
Weatherford, TX

Martha Cobb

Southwest Airlines
Dallas, TX

Hon. Judy Crawford

Crane County
Crane, TX

Beth Fleming

Denton County Purchasing
Denton, TX

Carl Flowers

Fred Pryor Seminars
Overland Park, KS

Hon. Eric Garza

Cameron Co. District Clerk
Brownsville, TX

Scott Gibson

State Office of Court Administration
Austin, TX

Hon. Sharena Gilliland

Parker County
Weatherford, TX

Hon. Donece Gregory

Tyler County
Woodville, TX

Hon. Heather H. Hawthorne

Chambers County
Anahuac, TX

Hon. Patti L. Henry

Chambers County
Anahuac, TX

Hon. Lisa Johnson

Hemphill County
Canadian, TX

Hon. Teresa Kiel

Guadalupe County
Seguin, TX

Steven L. Mierl

Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP
Austin, TX

Hon. Nancy E. Rister

Williamson County
Georgetown, TX

Cary Roberts

Casteel & Roberts
Austin, TX

Hon. Beth A. Rothermel

Washington County
Brenham, TX

Hon. Julie Smith

Potter County
Amarillo, TX

Hon. Caroline Woodburn

Potter County
Amarillo, TX

Planning Committee

Hon. Sheri Woodfin—Chair

Tom Green County
San Angelo, TX

Hon. Rhonda Barchak

Brazoria County District Clerk
Angleton, TX

Hon. Donna G. Brown

Liberty County District Clerk
Liberty, TX

Hon. Jeane Brunson

Parker County
Weatherford, TX

Hon. Ross Bush

Midland County
Midland, TX

Hon. Eric Garza

Cameron Co. District Clerk
Brownsville, TX

Hon. Joyce Hudman

Brazoria County
Angleton, TX

Hon. Lisa Johnson

Hemphill County
Canadian, TX

Hon. Kelley Price

Wood County
Quitman, TX

April Rogers

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Hon. Julie Smith

Potter County
Amarillo, TX

Hon. Joshua Tackett

Navarro County
Corsicana, TX

Hon. Linda Wallace

Rains County
Emory, TX

Hon. Clarissa Webster

Ector County
Odessa, TX

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San Marcos – May 17-19, 2017 – Embassy Suites San Marcos
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Last day for $230.00 Regular pricing: May 16, 2017

$280.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): May 12, 2017

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 15, 2017

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Embassy Suites San Marcos

1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX
1.512.392.6450 (reservations)
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The room block at the Embassy Suites has been exhausted.

Additional rooms are available at the Wingate by Wyndham San Marcos. Please contact the hotel directly at 512-754-6621 and mention UT Law County and District Clerks Conference to receive a discounted room rate. 


 

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