Professional Women's Roundtable, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, 201 N. Central, #2700, Phoenix. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speaker Jennifer Schoennagel of Business Partners 360 will discuss using social networking technology as a business communication tool. Cost: Free. Information: (602) 495-6484 or e-mail info@phoenixchamber.com.

NALS of Phoenix Meeting, Hilton Suites Phoenix, 10 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. 5:30 p.m. The legal association will present their annual awards and install their officers for 2009. Cost $24. Information/Registration: Contact Amy Nash, PLS (602) 322-4084 or e-mail Anash@cavanaghlaw.com.

Arizona Chamber 2009 Arizona Legislative Forecast Luncheon, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 122 N. Second St., Phoenix. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents its annual luncheon focusing on the leaders, issues and challenges of the upcoming first regular session of the 49th Arizona Legislature. Cost: $60, member; $75, non-member. Information: (602) 248-9172 or e-mail info@azchamber.com.

Ninth Annual Southern Arizona Pre-legislative Breakfast, Child & Family Resources, 2800 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson. 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Children's Action Alliance presents: "Tough Times Ahead: What Does the Future Hold for Arizona's Children?" The breakfast will provide an introduction to Southern Arizona legislators and take a look forward to what is expected during the upcoming session. Information/RSVP: Contact Penelope Jacks (520) 795-4199 or e-mail alumni.grinnell.edu">penelopejacks@alumni.grinnell.edu.

National Council on Disability Quarterly Meeting, Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Three-day event. The meeting’s agenda includes sessions on emergency preparedness, healthcare, employment, and several other subjects of interest to the disability community. A call-in phone line has been established for public comment. Information: Contact Mark S. Quigley (202) 272-2004 (V); (202) 272-2074 (TTY) or e-mail mquigley@ncd.gov.

West Valley Women Luncheon, SKYE Fine Dining, 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive, Peoria. 11:30 a.m. The group's monthly luncheon. The 2009 director and ambassadors willbe introduced. Information: (602) 235-2370.

ABEC Legislative Reception, State Capitol, Executive Tower, 2nd flr. conference room, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Arizona Business and Education Coalition's annual event for legislators and ABEC members. Information: (602) 261-6700.

NAWBO January Social Event, Orange Tree Golf Resort, 10601 N. 56th St., Scottsdale. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speaker Gerda Weissmann Klein is a Jewish Holocaust survivor and author. She has written several books about her experiences, and her story was made into a film, One Survivor Remembers, which won an Academy Award in 1995. She will discuss her newest work, “Hope.” Cost: $45, member; $55, non-member. Information: (480) 282-5176.

"Who's Watching You on the Internet?" Lecture, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU, Armstrong Hall, 1100 S. McAllister Ave., Rm. 105, Tempe. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from the Coalition for a Connected West will present this lecture aimed at educating consumers and policy makers about emerging communications issues. Cost: Free. Information: Contact Sandy Askland (480) 965-2465.

Arizona Technology Council "Council Connect", Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas, 6333 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Panelists including CEO Pat Clawson and Rich Hlavka of Lumension Security, CIO Rob Israel of John C. Lincoln Hospital Network and William Bell, vice president with EC Suite.com will discuss the existing gap between IT professionals and CEOs and what steps are necessary to work together to improve security. Cost: $35, members; $55, non-members. Information: (602) 343-8324.

Arizona Rural & Public Health Policy Forum, State Capitol, Executive Tower, 2nd flr. conference room, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The educational forum is designed to assist rural public health workers examine public health policy issues faced by Arizona's tribal and rural communities; gain perspectives from state government leaders on health care; identify strategies to strengthen rural and public health systems and more. Cost: $45. Information: (520) 626-2243.

Greater Phoenix Chamber 2009 Legislative Kick-Off, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A reception to honor Gov. Janet Napolitano and House and Senate leadership will begin just after the official opening of the 49th Legislature’s first regular session. Invited guests include legislators and elected representatives from all levels of government. Information: (602) 495-2182.

Arizona Newspapers Association Luncheon, Arizona Capitol Times, 1835 W. Adams St., Phoenix. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Arizona Newspapers Association and the Arizona Capitol Times will host a luncheon for legislators, publishers and editors. Lunch will be catered by Alexi's. Information/RSVP: Contact Bobby Blatchley (602) 889-7127 or e-mail bobby.blatchley@azcapitoltimes.com.

Capitol Museum Lunch Bunch, Arizona State Capitol Museum, 1st flr. lounge,1700 W. Washington, Phoenix. 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. The museum’s annual discussion on Arizona’s upcoming legislative session featuring a seasoned panel of Capitol reporters. The record state budget deficit and changes in leadership are some of the issues faced by the 49th Legislature. Cost: Free. Information: Contact Luke Bate (602) 926-3620 or e-mail lib.az.us">lbate@lib.az.us.

ASU Lecture Series: Law at Toyota, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU, Armstrong Hall, 1100 S. McAllister Ave., Rm. 118, Tempe. Noon to 1 p.m. Attorneys Fred Mau and Dan Fuchs will discuss the responsibilities of a legal department at a major motor vehicle manufacturer. Cost: Free Information: (480) 965-2465.

ASU Lecture Series: Nanotechnology, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at ASU, Armstrong Hall, 1100 S. McAllister Ave., Rm. 114, Tempe. Noon to 1 p.m. Matt Kim, founder and president of telecommunications and energy-generation applications nanotechnology R&D company QuantTera, and Cynthia Pillote of Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. will discuss nanotechnology. Cost: Free Information: (480) 965-2465.

Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association Legislative Conference, State Capitol, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature legislative visits by Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative board of directors members and key staff. Information: Contact Jim Donahue (602) 286-6925.

Phoenix Chamber Back to Business 2009 Series: "Mentor Match", Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, board room, 201 N. Central, #2700, Phoenix. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Valley entrepreneurs can learn about mentoring programs available for their businesses. Each program has different requirements and is designed to assist businesses at different stages in their growth and development. Cost: Free. Information: Contact Marissa Law (602) 495-6461 or e-mail: mlaw@phoenixchamber.com.