NASCA Newsletter - January 2018

This webinar will provide attendees with an opportunity to reconnect with one another and reflect on lessons learned at the Institute. Speakers will provide an update on the two presented case studies, and share how they applied what they learned to their current role. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at the 2018 theme and information to save the date. Pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive a calendar invitation with log in details.

When:	February 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm ET
Register here:	https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018NASCAwebinar
Audience:	2017 Institute attendees, NASCA members who are interested in attending the 2018 Institute

2018 Corporate Partner Prospectus and Sponsorship Opportunities

NASCA's 2018 sponsorship opportunities are now available for purchase. You can find the details of each opportunity in the
2018 Corporate Partner Prospectus

.

To purchase:

2018 Spring Conference - Date and Location To Be Announced in January

2018 Institute on Management and Leadership - September 2018, Omaha Nebraska

2018 NASCA Partnered Research and Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Reminders:

All opportunities are available on a first come, first served basis. Once a sponsorship is sold out, it will no longer be listed as available for purchase.
To keep ratios desirable for all attendees, all events and sponsorship opportunities are only available for NASCA corporate members in good standing.
Any sponsorship opportunity may be secured at this time, and you may select "invoice me" to pay in the future.

For questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tommy Morrison or Sarah Razor.

Corporate Member Spotlight

Aaron Erickson

Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Programs

Oracle

How long have you been in your position, and what's one thing you wish you knew when you started? Two years in the current position and six years with Oracle. I wish I had know all the internal acronyms.
What is the best part about your job? Working with our customers to solve problems and keeping up with the latest technologies.
What was your first job where you received a W2/1099? I was a paperboy for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
What are three things still left on your bucket list? Canoe trip in the Boundary Waters, Gold Pebble Beach and Visit Australia and New Zealand.

Featured Job Posting

Director, Office of Management and Budget

State of North Dakota
OMB L ocation: Bismarck, ND

Closing date: January 15, 2018

The director leads the department of OMB and is a member of the ND Governor's Cabinet. The OMB mission is to provide innovative leadership and support to state government, setting the standard for strategic leadership and expertise in state government. Download job posting here.

January 11, 2018

Strategic Partner Highlight

The National Conference of State Legislatures provides information on legislative sessions in each state, district and territory here.

In Case You Missed It

Institute Case Studies

Tennessee's Alternative Workplace Solutions

Pennsylvania's Consolidating Human Resources and Information Technology Services

2018-2019 Top Ten

2017 Year-End Recap

Strategic Planning

NASCA started off 2017 with a Strategic Planning session for the Executive Committee in Lexington, Ky. It was during this in person meeting that set the tone for how NASCA's Executive Committee and staff worked to achieve their goals for the upcoming 2 years. Go here to view NASCA's mission and strategic goals. Through strong committee work and efforts from state and corporate members, NASCA achieved several major outcomes, including a new mission statement, new logo and branding and updated state and corporate membership dues models.

NASCA Roundtable: A Managed Service Contract for Facilities Management

In May, NASCA's Roundtable on Facilities Management was held in Nashville, Tennessee. The event provided networking and in-person learning to state members interested in managed service contracts for facilities management. For supplemental materials, sample documents and recordings please visit our Facilities Management Resource Center .

NASCA Institute on Management and Leadership

Held in Atlanta, GA., the 2017 Institute on Management and Leadership was an engaging two-day executive education program led by the Leadership for a Networked World at Harvard University. This event invited private sector partners to sit alongside state chief administrators to discuss challenges for 2017 and develop new tools for success in state government. Participants shared best practices on pacing the velocity of change effectively. In particular, the Institute addressed this critical issue from multiple lenses: strategy, technology, human capital and leadership. Please visit our resource center for 2017 Institute materials.

NASCA awarded four states with the Innovation in State Government Award for an innovative projects or initiatives in their states. The award was given for the following categories: general services, infrastructure, personnel, and financial management. Read all winning award submissions here.

Additionally, NASCA awarded the National Walton Leadership Award to recognize a state chief administrator for his or her passion, outstanding service, leadership and commitment to state government. This award was created to honor Ray Walton for his service to state government and NASCA. This year's recipient of the National Walton Leadership Award is Chris Liu, Director of Enterprise Services for the State of Washington.

NASCA Collaborate

To finish out the year, NASCA lauched its new online community, NASCA Collaborate! A place for knowledge exhange, content curation, idea incuation and professional networking. To explore NASCA Collaborate click here.

A look ahead: 2018 Road Map

The 2018 Roadmap is a high-level timeline of the flow of NASCA's committee work, including upcoming priorities and major deliverables. The important work of NASCA is conceived and executed by standing committees and work groups comprised of volunteer state and corporate members and supported by association staff.

Interested in volunteering? State members and corporate partners should complete our Volunteer Interest Form and let us know on which current committee or working group you'd like to serve. Committee meeting materials and scheduling information is all shared through NASCA Collaborate , our online community. Contact Kayla Leslie for additional information.

Welcome New Corporate Partners

Looking to get involved? Participating in committees and workgroups is a great way to get the most out of your membership by engaging in projects that best fit your interest, expertise and schedule. You will grow professionally, network with peers from across the country and help contribute to the development of events (such as our Spring Conference and the 2018 Institute) and research products that will be most beneficial to your organization. You can go here to read a brief description of each committee or workgroup and complete the volunteer sign up form .

Do you have an idea for the NASCA newsletter? State and Corporate Member feedback is always welcomed and appreciated. Please email your ideas for articles, topics or information you would like to see in the NASCA newsletter. NASCA Corporate Partners may submit educational resources for consideration and are featured are a rotating basis.

Is your department hiring for key roles? Send the postings directly to Kayla Leslie to be included on NASCA 's Career page. This service is complimentary to all states. Please include the followin g information for t he listing; t itle, d epartment, s tate, c losing date and l ink to more information.