From: Steamboat Events <events@steamboatinstitute.org> To: Leila Getto <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Updated Agenda-Steamboat Institute Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:05:09 +0000
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Events take place in Korbel Grand Ballroom at The Steamboat Grand, unless otherwise noted
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018
2:30 - 5:00pm
Film Festival: "What If?" featuring remarks by film star Kevin Sorbo (best known for his starring role in the popular television series Hercules, Andromeda and the movie God's Not Dead) - Chief Theater, 813 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs (shuttle will run to/from Steamboat Grand for conference guests)
Film Festival Master of Ceremonies is Ted Baehr, publisher of Movieguide (the family guide to movies and entertainment), who will introduce each film
5:00 - 7:00pm
Private Sponsor-Speaker Reception (location provided to invited guests)
7:15 - 9:30pm
Film Festival: "Chappaquiddick" featuring remarks by co-producer Chris Fenton - Steamboat Christian Center, 821 Dougherty Road, Steamboat Springs (shuttle will run to/from Steamboat Grand for conference guests)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018
8:00 - 9:00am
Registration opens and continental breakfast is served
9:00 - 9:15am
Welcome and Opening Remarks - Jennifer Schubert-Akin, Chairman and CEO, The Steamboat Institute
Presentation of the Colors by American Legion/VFW Honor Guard Pledge of Allegiance led by Jack Walsh Our National Anthem
9:15 - 10:00am
Opening Address: "Back to the Future: Revisiting America's Founding Principles in 2018":
Kay Coles James, President of The Heritage Foundation
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10:00 - 10:15am 10:15 - 11:00am
Break while Grand staff clears breakfast dishes
"Healthcare Policy Ten Years Later" - reprisal of our 2009 Freedom Conference healthcare panel, featuring Grace-Marie Turner (Galen Institute), Daniel J. Mitchell, Ph.D. (Center for Freedom and Prosperity), Rep. French Hill - AR (appearing via video); moderated by Hadley Heath Manning (Independent Women's Forum and Tony Blankley Fellow with Steamboat Institute; original panel was moderated by the late Tony Blankley)
11:00 - 12:00noon
12:00 - 12:15pm 12:15 - 1:30pm
1:30 - 1:45pm 1:45 - 2:30pm 2:30 - 3:15pm 3:30 - 5:30pm
"Higher Ed Needs More Cowboys" - A Discussion of Challenges facing university leaders:
- Rajshree Agarwal (Director of Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets, University of Maryland), Brent Chrite (Dean of Daniels College of Business, University of Denver), Robert Pasnau (Director of the Center for Western Civilization, Thought & Policy - CU Boulder) - moderated by Jillian Melchior, Editorial Page Writer, The Wall Street Journal
Break - lunch is served
Presentation of Courage in Education award to Wallace Loh, President of the University of Maryland, followed by:
Luncheon Speaker: "False Black Power? An Assessment of Why Black Political Success has not Translated into More Economic Success"
- Jason Riley, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute; Columnist for The Wall Street Journal
***Following his presentation, Mr. Riley will sign copies of his book, False Black Power?
Break while Grand staff clears lunch dishes
"True Strength: Swimming Upstream in a Downhill Culture"
Kevin Sorbo, actor and film producer/director; following his remarks, Mr. Sorbo will be interviewed by his wife and fellow film producer and talk radio host Sam Sorbo
"Capitalism Without Guilt": Yaron Brook, Chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute
**Following his presentation, Dr. Brook will sign copies of his book, In Pursuit of Wealth: The Moral Case for Finance
Film Festival: "Atlas Shrugged" featuring remarks by Yaron Brook, Chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute - Burgess Creek Room, Steamboat Grand
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6:00 - 7:00pm 7:00 - 9:00pm
VIP/sponsor reception with Secretary Zinke - location provided to invited guests
Dinner featuring keynote address by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke - Champagne Powder Room, Thunderhead Summit - Steamboat Ski Area
Award of 5th Annual Tony Blankley Chair for Public Policy & American Exceptionalism
Entertainment: Steamboat String Trio
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018
8:00 - 9:00am
Breakfast buffet is served
***NOTE: C-Span will be recording all Saturday morning sessions***
8:15 - 9:00am
"Engaging to Win: The Art of Persuasion" - Melanie Sturm, Founder and Principal
9:00 - 9:15am
Break for Grand staff to clear breakfast dishes
9:15 - 10:00am
"Why We Fight: Recovering America's Will to Win":
Dr. Sebastian Gorka, National Security Strategist, Fox News Channel; Former Strategist for President Trump
10:00 - 10:45am
"What Went Wrong at the FBI and How We Can Get It Back on Track"
- Thomas J. Baker, Retired FBI Special Agent Following his remarks, Mr. Baker will be interviewed by Philip Wegmann of the Washington Examiner
10:45 - 11:30am
"Protecting Our Kids: The Truth About Safe Schools"
Kelsey J. Harkness (Senior News Producer, The Daily Signal), Laura Carno (FASTER Colorado), and Bob Schaffer, Headmaster of Liberty Common High School; moderated by Ericka Andersen (Author; Digital Marketing Director, Independent Women's Forum; former aide to Vice President Mike Pence)
11:30 - 12:15pm
"Inspiring and Empowering Our Next Generation of Leaders"
- Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens (Turning Point USA); moderated by Brandon Van Dyck, Assistant Professor of Government and Law, Lafayette College
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12:15 - 12:30pm
12:30 - 2:00pm 2:45 - 5:00pm 5:00 - 7:00pm 7:15 - 9:30pm
Break while Grand staff sets up lunch in ballroom ***During this break, we will have three book-signings:
Dr. Sebastian Gorka will sign copies of his book, Why We Fight: Recovering America's Will to Win
Ericka Andersen (our social media director) will sign copies of her just-released book, Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected from the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma and Mental Illness
Charlie Kirk will be signing copies of his book, Time for a Turning Point: Setting a Course Toward Free Markets and Limited Government for Future Generations
"Washington Lowdown": the inside track on what's happening in DC, from the White House to Capitol Hill and the Supreme Court
Keynote luncheon speaker: Shannon Bream, Anchor of "Fox News @ Night"; Chief Legal Analyst, Fox News Channel
Closing Remarks - Jennifer Schubert-Akin
Film Festival: "Little Pink House" featuring panel discussion with Courtney and Ted Balaker (co-producers) and Susette Kelo (Ms. Kelo's home was the subject of the landmark case, Kelo v. City of New London, involving the use of eminent domain to take private property, which was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2005 - Strings Music Pavilion, 900 Strings Road, Steamboat Springs (10minute walk from the Steamboat Grand or guests may ride shuttle to/from the Grand)
Coyote Gold Margarita Party and Outdoor Concert, featuring Jon Gibbs and Colter Christensen - Gondola Plaza (across street from Steamboat Grand)
Film Festival: "Life With Dog" - Red Carpet World Premiere, featuring remarks by producer and film star Corbin Bernsen (nominated for multiple Emmy and Golden Globe awards for his starring role as "Arnie Becker" on the television series "L.A. Law") - Strings Music Pavilion, 900 Strings Road, Steamboat Springs (10-minute walk from the Steamboat Grand or guests may ride shuttle to/from the Grand)
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On Jul 18, 2018, at 1:56 PM, Jennifer Schubert-Akin <jsa@steamboatinstitute.org> wrote:
You're the best...thank you!
From: Getto, Leila <leila_getto@ios.doi.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 1:55 PM To: Jennifer Schubert-Akin <jsa@steamboatinstitute.org> Cc: Steamboat Events <events@steamboatinstitute.org>; Scheduling SIO <scheduling_sio@ios.doi.gov> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Plans for Secretary Zinke's keynote address - Steamboat Institute
Hi Jennifer! I apolgize for my delay in responding. Will do. I'll follow up with you later this week. Thank you! Leila Getto U.S. Department of the Interior Immediate Office of the Secretary Deputy Director, Scheduling and Advance Direct: 202-208-5359 Main: 202-208-7551 Cell: 202-706-9435 Email: leila_getto@ios.doi.gov
On Mon, Jul 16, 2018 at 5:17 PM, Jennifer Schubert-Akin <jsa@steamboatinstitute.org> wrote:
Hi, Leila.
We are very much looking forward to hosting Secretary Zinke in Steamboat Springs on August 10th. When you have a moment, could you please provide us a title for his presentation?
We would also like to schedule a time to visit about security details, travel plans and other logistics.
Many thanks for your help with this!
Kind regards,
Jennifer
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Jennifer Schubert-Akin Chairman and CEO jsa@steamboatinstitute.org
The Steamboat Institute P.O. Box 883037 | Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 970-846-6013 steamboatinstitute.org
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