Registration information and a DRAFT agenda follows. A conference brochure
and additional conference and lodging information will be available shortly.
If you would like information on the conference send your:
Name
Company/Tribe
Address
Phone
Fax
E-Mail Address
to <marissa@leland.stanford.edu>
or
Stanford Indian Gaming Conference
c/o American Indian Program
P.O. Box 2990
Stanford, CA 94309
Phone (415) 725-6944
Fax (415) 725-6900
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REGISTRATION
The registration fee for the gaming conference is $200 per person before
March 15 and $250 for those registering after March 15. Full-time student
registration (with proof of student status) is $95. This includes admission
to all conference events, conference materials and meals. Should you wish to
register early to reserve attendance, you may send a check or money order
(payable to Stanford University) to:
Stanford Indian Gaming Conference
c/o American Indian and Alaska Native Program
P.O. Box 2990
Stanford, CA 94309
Please include your:
Name
Company/Tribe
Address
Phone
Fax
E-Mail Address
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Some block reservations have been made for the nights of April 19 and 20,
1996 at the following hotels. If you wish to claim any of them for yourself
or your party, you must call and confirm the number and type of rooms, etc.
with the hotel. A credit card number will be required for confirmation.
A list of other hotels in the Stanford area is available. Please contact the
conference organizers for a copy.
It is advised that you make your reservations before April as a great number
of events are held at Stanford during this season.
Some area hotels have a limited number of rooms available at government rates
lower than the weekend rate. Inquire when making reservations.
Holiday Inn Palo Alto (800) 874-3516
625 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 60 rooms blocked
- approximately $100/night
Menlo Park Inn (800) 327-1315
1315 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA
- 20 rooms blocked
- $72/$77 single/double
- CONFIRM BY END OF MARCH
Best Western Creekside Inn (800) 49CREEK [492-7335]
3400 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
- 40 rooms blocked
- $80-$90/night
- limited shuttle service (5 person capacity)
- 15 singles gueen, 15 singles king, 10 doubles
- CONFIRM BY APRIL 10 (Conference Code: CR0000)
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The California Nevada Indian Gaming Association will hold its April meeting
on Friday, April 19th in conjunction with the Conference. Contact M. Louise
Walters, Association Executive, at (916) 448-8706 for additional information.
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DRAFT AGENDA
Saturday, April 20, 1996
8:00 - Noon Registration
9:00 - 10:00 am General Assembly, Welcome
10:00 - 11:30 am
Session: National Legal Issues in Indian Gaming.
Discussion of IGRA, implication of current House and Senate Bills, the
Seminole v. Florida decision and 11th Amendment issues.
11:30 - 1:00 pm Luncheon
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Session 1: The Future of Indian Gaming in New Mexico.
Discussion of the current conflict between New Mexico tribes and the state
government about the validity of gaming compacts and the legality of Indian
casinos within the state.
Session 2: Public Relations - Educating the Public About Indian Gaming.
Increasing tribes' lobbying power, investing in surrounding non-Indian
communities, and examining casino policies toward customers can affect public
perception.
2:30 - 3:00 pm Coffee Break
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Session 1: Law and Order, Regulatory Issues, Tribal Courts.
Tribal Code development, enforcement problems, cooperation with state and
local enforcement agencies, and amendments to the Title 31 Bank Secrecy Act
that would allow sting operations on Indian casinos.
Session 2: Public Law 280 States.
5:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner
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Sunday, April 21, 1996
9:00 - 10:00 am Continental Breakfast
10:00 - 11:30 am
Session 1: Gaming as a Means to an End - Tribal Sovereignty.
Challenging stereotypes of Indians as people without business expertise,
justifications as to why different tribes may or may not choose to operate
casinos, such as the potential for increased economic self-sufficiency and
religious beliefs.
Session 2: Ongoing Budget Issues.
Examining where tribes are in the legislative process, and implications of
current trends in federal govt towards shrinking government, streamlining,
cutting the budget and services. Impact of continuing resolution (vs.
appropriation) budgets on tribes and the pressure that this puts on gaming
operations.
11:30 am - Noon Coffee Break
Noon - 1:30 pm
Session 1:Planning for the future.
Discussing the need for tribes to expand their economic bases and make
long-term investments both on and off the reservation.
1:30 - 3:00 pm Luncheon
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Session: Taking Land Into Trust.
City of Oacoma v. U.S. Discussing whether the Secretary of the Interior has
the authority to take land into trust since the 1934 Indian Reorganization
Act, or whether that is a congressional power that cannot be delegated
4:30 - 6:00 pm Closing Dinner
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INVITED PANELISTS
Bob Anderson, US Department of Justice
Manley Begay, JFK School of Government, Harvard University
Steve Heeley, Majority Staff Director, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Rick Hill, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Association
Sharon House, Tribal Attorney, Oneida
Gay Kingman, National Indian Gaming Association
Patrice Kunesh, Attorney, Mashatucket Pequot Tribe
Tracy LeBeau, Council of Energy Resource Tribes
Michael Lombardi, General Manager, Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, CA
Chris McNeil, Attorney, Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, D.C. office
Joe Meyers, Director, Indian Justice Center
Harold Monteau, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Commission
Ann Noto, Junior Partner, Sonosky Chambers Sachse & Endreson
Anthony Pico, Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Frank Redner, General Manager, Firefly Creek Casino, MN
Dan Tucker, California/Nevada Indian Gaming Association