62nd Annual Meeting
of the Southern Legislative Conference
Oklahoma City | July 11-15, 2008
Experience OKC |
Experience SLC in OKC!
Oklahoma City’s hip, spirited environment blends with its deep western heritage, creating a place where culture and commerce thrive. With renowned festivals, national sporting events, treasure-filled museums and a variety of districts highlighting arts, entertainment, history and diversity – the possibilities for adventure in Oklahoma City are endless!
Come explore this oasis of fun. Located in the heart of the state, Oklahoma City’s western charm and lively atmosphere create the perfect backdrop for the 62nd annual Southern Legislative Conference. Whether its arts and culture that capture your heart, or cheering for the home team, or embracing the energy of a vibrant nightlife, you can experience it all and more in Oklahoma City.
As you’ll soon discover, Oklahoma City’s urban landscapes blend with the rural charm of gardens, parks and lakes, meaning there is plenty to see and do. Whether you visit the city at your own pace, or embark on one of our exclusive Oklahoma City getaways created for families, couples and friends, adventure awaits.
See for yourself why this exciting city steeped in heritage and charm suits everybody’s taste for adventure! To find out more about the exciting events we have planned for you and your guests while in Oklahoma City, as well as transportation information during the conference, visit www.slcinokc.org.
Arts & Culture
The spectacular Oklahoma City Museum of Art features an amazing permanent collection and special exhibitions. It also holds the world’s largest, most comprehensive exhibit by glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, including the iconic 55-foot glass tower in the three-story atrium. With 15 galleries, the museum regularly hosts world-class traveling exhibitions including Roman Art from the Louvre opening in June.
Downtown & Bricktown
Downtown Oklahoma City reverberates with the energy of commerce by day and the rhythms of entertainment by night. With its large concentration of high-energy night clubs, casual lounges and list of restaurants covering a multitude of culinary cultures, Bricktown has something for every taste. Take the water taxi cruise along the canal and discover the history of this energetic district. It’s the perfect place for you to choose your own adventure!
Family Fun
Oklahoma City also has its share of fast-paced, family-friendly attractions. Located in the city’s Adventure District you’ll find the Oklahoma City Zoo and Science Museum Oklahoma with its Omnidome large-format theater. In its new home across from the State Capitol, the 215,000-square-foot Oklahoma History Center offers a chance to explore Oklahoma’s unique story through interactive exhibits covering geology, transportation, commerce, culture aviation, heritage and more. Just 30 minutes south of Oklahoma City is the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History on the campus of the University of Oklahoma in Norman. This museum boasts thousands of artifacts tracing Oklahoma’s natural history, including dinosaur fossils and Native American cultural exhibits.
History & Heritage
Oklahoma City is the perfect place to start – or continue – your love affair with the Wild West! Celebrate the history of one of the most beloved eras in America at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Featuring one of the most comprehensive collections of Western art in the world, the museum depicts the rugged spirit and rich influences of cowboy culture.
Sports & Recreation
With the Cox Business Services Convention Center’s arena just across the street from the Ford Center, downtown is buzzing with people out on the town during game nights. Fans can also be found cheering on the Oklahoma RedHawks Triple-A baseball team at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. The “Brick” is recognized as one of the top minor league ballparks in the country.
REMINDERS
» Change in Schedule! (2008 ONLY) This year's SLC Annual Meeting runs from Friday, July 11, through Tuesday, July 15. This is a change from our usual Saturday to Wednesday schedule.
» SLC Rules require that all proposed policy positions be submitted a minimum of 21 calendar days in advance of the Annual Meeting. For 2008, all proposed policy positions must be received in the Atlanta office by June 20.
» SLC Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, on the first floor of the Cox Convention Center.
» All publicized SLC committee sessions are open to all conferees regardless of formal committee appointments or affiliations; however, meal service can only be made available to appointed members of the specified committee in session.
» Dress for committee meetings is business casual. Dress for family and spouse activities is casual unless otherwise indicated. Dress for the State Dinner is business formal.
Southern Legislative Conference
Southern Office of The Council of State Governments
phone: (404) 633-1866 | fax: (404) 633-4896 | email: slc@csg.org
P.O. Box 98129, Atlanta, Georgia 30359