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American Legislative Exchange Council
The mission of the American Legislative Exchange Council is... ...to advance the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism, and individual liberty, through a nonpartisan public-private partnership of America's state legislators, members of the private sector, the federal government, and general public. ...to promote these principles by developing policies that ensure the powers of government are derived from, and assigned to, first the People, then the States, and finally, the Federal Government. ...to enlist state legislators from all parties and members of the private sector who share ALEC's mission. ...to conduct a policy making program that unites members of the public and private sectors in a dynamic partnership to support research, policy development, and dissemination activities. ...to prepare the next generation of political leadership through educational programs that promote the principles of Jeffersonian democracy, which are necessary for a free society. American Legislative Exchange Council 1101 Vermont Avenue, NW, 11th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Phone: (202) 466-3800 Fax: (202)466-3801 Web Site: www.alec.org Ron Scheberle, Executive Director Chaz Cirame, Senior Director of Membership and Meetings

Council of State Governments
The Council of State Governments is our nation's only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships. The Council of State Governments 2760 Research Park Drive P.O. Box 11910 Lexington, KY 40578-1910 Web Site: www.csg.org Phone: (859) 244-8000 Fax: (859) 244-8001 David Adkins, Executive Director CEO Mike Robinson, Senior Deputy Executive Director CSG Washington Office 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 401 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 624-5460 Fax: (202) 624-5452 Chris Whatley, Director, Washington Office and Deputy Executive Director, CSG CSG Associates 2760 Research Park Drive P.O. Box 11910 Lexington, KY 40578-1910 Phone: (859) 244-8000 Fax: (859) 244-8001 Maggie Mick, Director of Development CSG Eastern Office 100 Wall Street, 20th Floor New York, NY 10005 Phone: (212) 482-2320 Fax: (212) 482-2344 Web Site: www.csgeast.org Wendell Hannaford, Director, CSG East and Deputy Executive Director, CSG CSG Midwestern Office 701 East 22nd Street Suite 110 Lombard, IL 60148 Phone: (630) 925-1922 Fax: (630) 925-1930 Web Site: www.csgmidwest.org Michael H. McCabe, Director, CSG Midwest and Deputy Executive Director, CSG CSG Southern Office 1946 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 Phone: (404) 633-1866 Fax: (404) 633-4896 Web Site: www.slcatlanta.org Colleen Cousineau, Director, CSG South and Deputy Executive Director, CSG CSG-WEST 1107 9th Street Suite 650 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 553-4423 Fax: (916) 446-5760 Web Site: www.csgwest.org

National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL)
The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. NCSL is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of state governments before Congress and federal agencies. NCSL is your organization. The leadership of NCSL is composed of legislators and staff from across the country. The NCSL Executive Committee provides overall direction on operations of the Conference. National Conference of State Legislatures 7700 East First Place Denver, CO 80230 Phone: (303) 364-7700 Fax: (303) 364-7800 Web Site: www.ncsl.org William T. Pound, Executive Director NCSL Washington Office 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 515 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 624-5400 Fax: (202) 737-1069 Neal Osten, Director, Washington Office Molly Ramsdell, Director, Washington Office NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures 7700 East First Place Denver, CO 80230 Phone: (303) 364-7700 Fax: (303) 364-7800 Nancy Rhyme, Director of Foundation & Leader Services Caroline Carlson, Director of Development

National Governors Association
The National Governors Association (NGA)—the bipartisan organization of the nation's governors—promotes visionary state leadership, shares best practices and speaks with a collective voice on national policy. Through NGA, governors identify priority issues and deal collectively with matters of public policy and governance at the state and national levels.

Public Affairs Council
The Public Affairs Council is a non-partisan, non-political association for public affairs professionals. Its mission is to advance the field of public affairs and to provide members with the training and information resources they need to achieve success while maintaining the highest ethical standards. Public Affairs Council 2121 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20037 Phone: (202) 787-5965 Fax: (202) 280-1460 Web Site: www.pac.org Doug Pinkham, President