National Association of State Treasurers & 
National Association of Unclaimed 
P
roperty Administrators
Annual Meeting

Colorado Springs, Colorado
September 7-11, 2003


The Broadmoor









 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Association of State Treasurers
2760 Research Park Drive
Lexington, KY 40578-1910

859-244-8175
859-244-8053 (fax)

nast@csg.org
www.nast.net


Preliminary Program Agenda
Updated September 1, 2003
(Preliminary
program agenda is subject to change at any time without notice.)

Click HERE to download a PDF copy of the 
Preliminary Program Agenda. Click HERE to download Adobe Acrobat [PDF] Reader.

Sunday, September 7th
All Committee Meetings are held in The Broadmoor South Building

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Utah / Copper Room

 

NAST Banking Collateral and Cash Management Committee
Presiding:
Hon. Lorelee Byrd, Nebraska State Treasurer
Hon. N. Anthony Calhoun
, District of Columbia Treasurer

 

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Congress A

 

NAST Pension Committee
Presiding:
Hon. Kathi Gilmore
, North Dakota State Treasurer
Hon. Michael J. Murphy, Washington State Treasurer

 

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Utah / Copper Room

 

NAST Credit Rating and Debt Management Committee
Presiding:
Hon. Mike Ablowich, New Hampshire State Treasurer
Hon. Jody Wagner, Viginia State Treasurer

 

11:00 a.m. – noon
Congress A     

 

NAST Special Committee on Corporate Governance
Presiding:
Hon. Brian K. Krolicki, Nevada State Treasurer
Hon. Denise Nappier, Connecticut State Treasurer

 

noon – 1:00 p.m.
Utah / Copper Room

 

NAST College Tuition Committee
Presiding:
Hon. Tim Berry, Indiana State Treasurer
Hon. Paul Tavares, Rhode Island State Treasurer

 

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Congress A

 

NAST Long Range Planning Committee
Presiding:
Hon. W. Daniel Ebersole, Georgia State Treasurer

 

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.  
Utah / Copper Room

 

NAST Legislative Committee
Presiding:
Hon. Jack Markell, Delaware State Treasurer
Hon. Tim Berry, Indiana State Treasurer

 

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Utah / Copper Room

 

NAST Executive Committee
Presiding:
Hon. Brian K. Krolicki, Nevada State Treasurer

 

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Congress A

 

NAST Northeast Region Treasurers Meeting
Presiding:
Hon. Denise Nappier, Connecticut State Treasurer

 

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Congress B

 

NAST Midwest Region Treasurers Meeting
Presiding:
Hon. Lorelee Byrd, Nebraska State Treasurer

 

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
Randall Davey

 

NAST Southern Region Treasurers Meeting
Presiding:
Hon. Jody Wagner, Virginia State Treasurer

 

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
C.O.D. Room

 

NAST Western Region Treasurers Meeting
Presiding:
Hon. Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming State Treasurer

 

6:00 –7:30 p.m.
Main Pool Terrace

 

Colorado Welcoming Reception
(Dinner on your own.)

 

Monday, September 8th

8:00 a.m.
Colorado Hall

 

Conference Breakfast

9:00 a.m.
International Center North

 

Conference Opening Session
Hon. Mike Coffman, Conference Host & Colorado State Treasurer
Hon. Brian Krolicki
, NAST President & Nevada State Treasurer

 

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
International Center North

 

Plenary Session One

"Common Interests"
Moderator: Hon. W. Daniel Ebersole, Georgia State Treasurer
|Speaker: G. Kennedy Thompson, Chairman, CEO and President, Wachovia

 

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
International Center North

 

Plenary Session Two
"Enhancing Corporate Governance at Freddie Mac"

Moderator: Hon. Denise Nappier, Connecticut State Treasurer
Speaker: Paul T. Peterson, Executive Vice President & COO, Freddie Mac

 

11:00 a.m. – Noon
International Center North

 

Plenary Session Three
A Conversation with the MSRB Leadership

Moderator: Hon. Jody Wagner, Virginia State Treasurer
Speakers:
Hill A. Feinberg
, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Southwest Company
William J. Jester, Jr., Managing Director, UBS Financial Services Inc.
Issuer disclosure, political contributions, derivatives, and secondary market pricing issues are high on the agenda of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.  The board’s current and incoming chairmen will discuss these issues and how they affect the operation of the state treasuries.

 

Noon
Colorado Hall

 

Conference Luncheon Honoring NAST Corporate Affiliates

 

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
International Center South

 

Plenary Session Four
Treasurers Innovations Roundtable
The nation's state treasurers exchange information about the newest and most innovative initiatives undertaken in their states to enhance operations and provide better service to their constituents.
Moderator: Hon. Tim Berry, Indiana State Treasurer

 

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
International Center South

 

Plenary Session Five
NAST Foundation Showcase for Financial Education
As the financial leader in their states, treasurers have been providing personal finance education to their citizens for years.  During the showcase, treasurers will discuss the goals and impact of these programs and will share their insight into the implementation of these innovative programs.
Moderator: Hon. Brian Krolicki, Nevada State Treasurer
Speakers:
Hon. Judy Barr Topinka, Illinois State Treasurer
Hon. John Perdue, West Virginia State Treasurer
Hon. Denise Nappier, Connecticut State Treasurer

 

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
International Center South

NAST Treasurers Business Meeting
Presiding:
Hon. Brian K. Krolicki, NAST President & Nevada State Treasurer

 

6:30 p.m.
Cheyenne Lodge

 

Conference Reception & Dinner
NOTE: The Broadmoor shuttles will depart from the South and West Building entrances beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9th

7:30 a.m.
Colorado Hall

 

Conference Breakfast & Opening of Exposition

9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
International Center North

 

Opening of Day
Speakers:
Hon. Mike Coffman, Conference Host & Colorado State Treasurer
Hon. Brian Krolicki
, NAST President & Nevada State Treasurer

 

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 
International Center North

 

Plenary Session Six
“Ensuring A Healthy National Business Environment”
Moderator: Hon. Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming State Treasurer Speaker: Jerry A. Grundhofer, Chairman, President & CEO, US Bancorp

 

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
International Center North

 

Plenary Session Seven
Unclaimed Pensions, ERISA, and Clymer v. Summit Bancorp
This session will discuss the latest developments in this federal arena and explore other recent precedent-setting legal cases.
Moderator: Hon. Dale McCormick, Maine State Treasurer
Speakers:
Hon. Anthony Calhoun, District of Columbia Treasurer
David Epstein, Special Consultant, ACS State and Local Solutions – Unclaimed Property Clearinghouse

 

10:45 a.m. – Noon
International Center South

 

NAUPA Business Meeting & NAST Unclaimed Property Committee
Presiding:
Hon. Dale McCormick, NAUPA President & Maine State Treasurer
Hon. Steve Adams, Tennessee State Treasurer
Hon. John Perdue
, West Virginia State Treasurer

 

10:45 a.m. – Noon
International Center North

 

NAST Corporate Affiliate Meeting

11:45 a.m.
Colorado Hall

 

Conference Lunch with Exposition

1:15 p.m.
Colorado Hall

 

Buses Depart for Afternoon Activities
NOTE: Bus transportation from The Broadmoor to the Air Force Academy will depart promptly at 1:15 p.m. from Colorado Hall, and will not return until after dinner.

 

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Air Force Academy

 

Air Force Academy Sessions & Tour
NOTES:
Business attire is required for the tour of the Air Force Academy and dinner at the Garden of the Gods Club. 

The Air Force Academy is closed to the general public. No private cars will be permitted to enter the campus. All conference participants attending the Air Force Academy Sessions & Tour are required to be on the NAST Conference transportation.

 

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Garden of the Gods Tour

 

6:00 p.m.
Garden of the Gods Club

 

Conference Reception & Dinner
Wednesday, September 10th

8:00 a.m.
Colorado Hall

 

Conference Breakfast with Exposition

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
International Center North

 

Opening of Day
Speakers:
Hon. Mike Coffman, Conference Host & Colorado State Treasurer
Hon. Brian Krolicki
, NAST President & Nevada State Treasurer
Hon. Dale McCormick, NAUPA President & Maine State Treasurer

 

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
International Center North

 

Plenary Session Eight
Trends in Unclaimed Property

Changes and enhancements to unclaimed property laws continue to evolve as states attempt to improve the ultimate consumer protection statutes.  This session will explore recent state legislative activity, emerging trends, and state-by-state statistical data. An analysis of the landmark legal case Delaware v. New York will also be included.
Moderator: Hon. Dale McCormick, Maine State Treasurer
Speakers:
Lynden Lyman, Managing Director, ACS State and Local Solutions – Unclaimed Property Clearinghouse
Stephen Larson, Executive Officer IV, Iowa State Treasury
Robert Griffin, Principal, Audit Services, U.S., LLC

 

10:45 a.m. – Noon
International Center North

 

Plenary Session Nine
Innovations in Unclaimed Property Outreach
Agency heads and executives will exchange the latest innovative initiatives undertaken to return unclaimed property to owners in record numbers.
Moderator: Vicki Bridgeman, Director of Unclaimed Property, Virginia Department of Treasury

 

Noon
Colorado Hall

 

Conference Lunch with Exposition

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
International Center North

 

Plenary Session Ten
Partnering For Progress: Leveraging Business Data and Services in Unclaimed Property
This session will reveal how states can work with the private sector to achieve maximum success in their goal of reporting and returning unclaimed property.
Moderator: Stuart Thronson, Unclaimed Property Program Manager, Washington Department of Revenue
Speakers:
John K. Greaney, Leader of Government Services, Dunn & Bradstreet
Joe Carvalhido
, President, Xcitek
Tina Foehlinger, Marketing Director, ReferenceUSA
Maureen Ferrari, Manager, Pennsylvania State Treasury

 

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
International Center North

 

Plenary Session Eleven
Gift Instrument Challenges
This session will review the challenges facing unclaimed property programs regarding gift instrument reporting. 
Moderator: George Tamayo, Division Manager, Office of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Speakers:
Hon. Denise Nappier, Connecticut State Treasurer
Suzanne Darling
, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, ACS State and Local Solutions – Unclaimed Property Clearinghouse

 

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
International Center North

 

Plenary Session Twelve
Increasing Accuracy and Efficiency in Unclaimed Property Administration
Learn the newest trends and innovative techniques that states are utilizing to increase their level of service to their constituents while making the process more effective, efficient and cost effective.
Moderator: Beth Chapman, Director of Unclaimed Property, Tennessee State Treasury

 

6:00 p.m.
Mountain View Terrace

 

Conference Reception & Dinner
Thursday, September 11th

8:00 a.m.
Colorado Hall

 

Conference Breakfast


Lake View From
The Broadmoor


Mountain View From The Broadmoor