Silver Dollar City Discounts!

Have some extra time in Branson? Want to visit a unique "city?"

Arrangements have been made with Silver Dollar City to visit the park for $10.75 per ticket. Regular admission price is $55.00 adult, $45.00 children (4-11).

This offer will be available September 24^th through October 2^nd. However, after Labor Day the park is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Hours of operation are Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Visit the Silver Dollar City website for more information about this famous Branson attraction!

The Buzz in Branson!

So what’s in Branson, anyway? There’s shows - LOTS of live shows. In fact, Branson is known as the “Live Music Show Capitol of the World,” boasting to have more than 50 live theater performances. Popular shows include Legends in Concert (which ASLCS will see on Thursday, September 29^th), SIX, an a capella group, Twelve Irish Tenors, the famous Andy Williams show (with Ann-Margaret) and many, many more!

But, live music shows aren’t the only attraction. Branson also boasts three lakes, 12 championship golf courses and many unique attractions. Learn more about the Branson Convention and Visitors Bureau website.

General Session Speakers: Morag Barrett, Meagan Dorsch, David Landis

This year’s PDS is jammed packed with three – YES THREE – general session speakers! Morag Barrett, Meagan Dorsch, and David Landis will each be providing information about topics that can assist your work in the legislature.

Morag is the CEO and founder of the Executive and Leadership development firm, Skye Associates, based in Colorado. I heard her speak about conflict resolution during a leadership training and was amazed by her ability to listen, breakdown scenarios and provide helpful solutions to large problems. In Branson, she will speak about “Cultivating Winning Relationships” and provide guidance on how to address adversarial and ally relationships.

Meagan is the Public Affairs and Social Media Manager at NCSL. For those that have seen Meagan speak, you know she’s a dynamic and energetic speaker with lots of information to share. Meagan will be talking the basic principles of social media and providing some guidance on how to use these tools in the legislature.

David is a former State Senator from Nebraska and understands the value that legislative staff provide to members and the institution. David will be speaking about the “Art of Negotiating,” a useful skill that everyone needs. Want to hear David’s speaking style before you get to Branson? Here’s a speech he gave at the “Salute to Legislative Staff” session in Louisville, Kentucky in 2010.