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SDAO Annual Conference • February 6-8, 2015 • Eugene
You are invited to attend SDAO’s Annual Conference. The conference is the best opportunity for you to attend
SDAO training and education programs, network and interact with colleagues and service providers, and
conduct Association business. Whether you are a special district member, non-member, affiliate organization,
or provider of goods and services to special districts, the conference will have something for you. Be sure to
share this training opportunity with others who may be interested in attending.
The conference program includes pre-conference
seminars, informative and motivational speakers,
concurrent sessions, interactive discussions,
business meetings, and more. Returning to the
annual conference will be the ever-popular Exhibitor
Trade Show, and the Awards Banquet followed by an
exciting evening of casino games.
The conference will be held at the Hilton Eugene
located at 66 E 6th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon.
REGISTRATION is easy! Complete and submit the
form included in this brochure or register online at
www.sdao.com.
We look forward to seeing you in Eugene!
The last day to receive a refund for cancellation is
January 28, 2015. Late cancellations and no shows
will be charged.
Special thanks to the 2014-15 SDAO
Conference & Education Committee!
Chair
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Lori Stirn, Hood River Valley Parks &
Recreation District
Committee Members
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Michele Bradley, Port of Tillamook Bay
Diedre Conkling, Lincoln County Library
District
Shawn Gerdes, Arnold Irrigation District
Mark Hokkanen, Tualatin Hills Park &
Recreation District
Val Koss, Columbia River PUD
Rob Mills, Seal Rock Water District
Steve Schelb, Klamath 9-1-1
Communications District
SDAO Board of Directors
President
Diedre Conkling, Lincoln County Library District
Vice President
Lori Stirn, Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation
District
Secretary
Clark Balfour, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue
Treasurer
Carl Tappert, Rogue Valley Sewer Services
Board Members
Dan Bradley, Oak Lodge Water District
Michele Bradley, Port of Tillamook Bay
John Chirrick, Charleston Sanitary District
Shawn Gerdes, Arnold Irrigation District
Keith Hobson, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation
District
Steve Schelb, Klamath 9-1-1 Communications
District
Dan Schwanz, Hood River County Transportation
District
Past-President
Bob Keefer, Willamalane Park & Recreation
District
Executive Director
Frank Stratton
Mission
The mission of the Special Districts Association
of Oregon is to assist special service districts
in providing cost-effective and efficient public
services to the people of Oregon.
Programs
Background Check & Drug-Free Workplace,
Education and Training, Legislative, Management
Consulting Services, and Research and Technical
Assistance
Claims Office Main Office
Contact SDAO
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PO Box 12613 | Salem OR 97309-0613
Toll-free: 800-285-5461
Phone: 503-371-8667
Fax: 503-371-4781 | Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sdao.com
PO Box 23879 | Tigard OR 97281-3879
Toll-free: 800-305-1736
Phone: 503-670-7066
Prop/Cas Claims Fax: 503-620-9817
Workers' Comp Claims Fax: 503-620-6217
PROP/CAS Email: [email protected]
WORKERS' COMP Email: [email protected]
Explore
Expiring Board Terms
The expiration of terms on the SDAO Board creates an
opportunity for you to contribute to the success of SDAO and
special districts throughout Oregon. Six positions will be open for
election at the Annual Business Meeting on Saturday. Positions
open for nomination and the present representative include:
Parks & recreation
Lori Stirn, Hood River Valley Parks & Recreation District
Port
Michele Bradley, Port of Tillamook Bay
Water
Dan Bradley, Oak Lodge Water District
True At-Large
Diedre Conkling, Lincoln County Library District
Dan Schwanz, Hood River County Transportation District
Board members are elected for two year terms extending from
July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
Everyone is encouraged to attend the SDAO Annual
Business Meeting on Saturday from 3:15-4:30 pm.
Each special district that is a member of SDAO is
entitled to have one individual represent them
as their “District Voting Delegate” at the Annual
Business Meeting.
In advance of the annual conference, each special
district elects one of their board members who will
be attending the Annual Business Meeting as their
representative to vote on behalf of their district.
District Voting Delegates must attend the Annual
Business Meeting to vote.
The information in this brochure is subject to change. Visit www.sdao.com to view the most up-to-date information.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Friday
Michael Bazzell — Protecting Your Organization from Computer Crime
This session focuses on recent trends of online fraud, computer intrusion, and ways that suspects steal
valuable data from your company. The presentation includes the details of how hackers commit their
crimes and what any employee can do to protect company assets. The audience will learn immediately
how password hacking, email phishing, wireless access, telephone scams, social engineering, and portable
devices are an emerging threat against every business. Live examples of 'hacking' into information will
shock the audience, while detailed solutions will be displayed on how to stop the threat.
Exhibitor Trade Show and Reception
Special Districts have a multitude of service needs and product requirements that our exhibitors can meet. At Friday’s Exhibitor
Trade Show, providers will showcase their products and services. Later in the day, exhibitors are honored at a special exhibitor
reception, complete with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
Caucus Meetings and Board Member Nominations
Separate caucus meetings are scheduled for fire, irrigation, park and recreation, ports, sanitary, water, and at-large districts. This is
an opportunity to meet with peers to conduct caucus business, discuss current legislative issues, and make nominations for vacant
SDAO board member positions. The expiration of terms on the SDAO Board creates an opportunity for you to contribute to the
success of SDAO and special districts throughout Oregon. Positions due to expire on June 30, 2015 include one position each for
parks & recreation, port, water, and two true at-large.
Saturday
Awards Banquet
The Awards Program gives recognition to member districts for accomplishments which allow them to provide better services
to the public and honors individuals who have contributed substantially to the improvement and successful operation of their
organization. These awards celebrate the ingenuity, creativity, and diversity of our members.
Annual Business Meeting and Board Member Elections
The Annual Business Meeting will include a presentation of the previous year’s Annual Report and Audit and Financial Report,
caucus meeting reports, board member elections, and other association business.
Casino Night
Join us for two action-packed hours of blackjack, craps, Texas hold’em, and roulette. Casino night door prize drawings will be held
at 10 pm. Must be present to win!
Sunday
Allan Karl — The Beginning at the End of the Road
Three Years. 62,000 Miles. 35 Countries. Five Continents. Around the World Alone — on a Motorcycle.
Through his message, Karl reminds us to take chances and to trust ourselves, others, and our instincts.
Only then can we realize what's possible. His stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances
open minds and pose big questions. Just what happens when we take a stop or two outside our comfort
zone? His experiences are a reminder of what's good in our world. Allan's dramatic storytelling is
choreographed to awe-inspiring and stunning photography, animations, and video.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5: PRE-CONFERENCE BEGINS
REGISTRATION DESK | 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS
o Introduction to Basic Grant Writing | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Stan Foster and Laura Prado, PARC Resources
$100 Registration Fee
Class will provide a detailed introduction to the elements of successful grant writing. Topics will include but are not limited
to: researching and identifying potential grants, organizing your grant efforts, establishing collaborative partnerships,
targeting your grant service requests, building a budget, designing measurable outcomes, incorporating best practices,
highlighting scoring elements of your application, using available technical services, preparing a strong narrative and
developing a viable timetable and implementation strategy.
o Great Beginnings and Not-So-Happy Endings: Hiring and Firing Issues | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Chandra Hatfield and Dian "Dee" Rubanoff, Peck Rubanoff & Hatfield
$100 Registration Fee
This program will start with a brief overview of state and federal discrimination laws and how they arise in the hiring
process. The program will include a detailed discussion of the latest developments for complying with Oregon’s Veterans’
Preference Law and will also explore reasonable accommodation scenarios that employers may encounter in the hiring
process, how to conduct lawful applicant testing, drug testing and other post-offer hiring procedures.
The focus will then change from hiring to firing as we discuss the concepts of Due Process and Just Cause in disciplinary
proceedings, including the recent case law regarding “name-clearing hearings.” Sample forms will also be provided to help
participants implement what they have learned.
Breaks | 10:15 to 10:30 am and 3:00 to 3:15 pm
Lunch | Noon to 1:00 pm
Welcoming Reception | 5:00 to 6:30 pm
The Welcoming Reception is your chance to connect with peers, presenters, and SDAO staff in a relaxed, informal setting before
the conference gets underway—and SDAO’s chance to celebrate your arrival at our Annual Conference.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6: CONFERENCE BEGINS
Registration Desk | Open from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Trade Show | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Providers will showcase their products and services. Special districts have a multitude of service needs and product requirements
that our exhibitors can meet. Attendees can visit each booth and have exhibitors sign their Exhibitor Drawing Card to be eligible to
win a special prize.
Keynote Address | 8:30 - 10:00 am
Protecting Your Organization from Computer Crime | Michael Bazzell
This updated session focuses on recent trends of online fraud, computer intrusion, and ways that suspects steal valuable data from
your company. The presentation includes the details of how hackers commit their crimes and what any employee can do to protect
company assets. The audience will learn immediately how password hacking, email phishing, wireless access, telephone scams,
social engineering, and portable devices are an emerging threat against every business. Live examples of 'hacking' into information
will shock the audience, while detailed solutions will be displayed on how to stop the threat.
Break | 10:00 - 10:30 am
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Concurrent Sessions | 10:30 am - Noon
o Interactive Advanced Board Training
Judy Clark - SPHR, IPMA-CP, CPC, HR Answers Inc
For 90 minutes, board members will have a chance to discuss with
one another and the presenter some of the most thorny issues
that face boards regarding dealing with being the executive’s
supervisor, addressing employee concerns, and determining the
appropriate role (if any) in the district’s operations. The session
will feature using participant keypads for responding to questions
and then discussing the different views and experiences of the
attendees will make this far more interactive and lively. Questions
such as:
1. How can the board appropriately know about employees’
issues and concerns without interfering with the executive’s
role as their boss?
2. What actions or conversations with employees are
permissible and what interactions cause the greatest
difficulty?
3. How can the board ensure that the evaluation of the district
executive is accurate when they aren’t on-site all the time?
4. How often should the employee handbook be updated?
5. What kind of training for the employees and those in
management roles needs to occur to ensure that the district
doesn’t incur unnecessary liability?
6. How should questions regarding appropriate compensation
be handled?
7. When is an investigation the right thing to do to protect the
district?
These and several other issues will be explored. Participants will
have the opportunity to learn what other districts are doing and
talk about any risks that are being incurred. This session promises
to be a window into best practices and those actions that can
create significant challenges for the board members.
o Top 10 Discipline and Discharge No-Nos
Daniel L. Rowan, Bullard Law
Effective discipline is vital to maintaining a positive and productive
work environment. From time to time, every employer is faced
with an employee experiencing performance or behavioral
issues that require corrective action. Because public employees
have various rights related to their employment, the disciplinary
process presents a number of legal and practical challenges.
This presentation is designed to help employers navigate these
challenges successfully.
During the presentation, Dan Rowan will discuss the key
components of effective discipline, including legal and
contractual requirements, a fair investigatory process, accurate
documentation, and a solid understanding of the purpose of
discipline in the workplace. Dan will offer tips and best practices
for avoiding common mistakes and costly litigation. Although
the presentation will focus on discipline involving a unionized
workforce, many of the key concepts are equally applicable to all
public employees.
Pre-Conference:
Thursday, February 5
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Registration Desk Open
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Breakfast
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Pre-Conference Session:
Intro to Grant Writing
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Pre-Conference Session:
Hiring and Firing Issues
10:15 - 10:30 am
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Break
Noon - 1:00 pm
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Lunch
3:00 - 3:15 pm
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Break
5:00 - 6:30 pm
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Welcoming Reception
Conference
Friday, February 6
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Registration Desk Open
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Exhibitor Trade Show
8:30 - 10:00 am
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Keynote Address
10:00 - 10:30 am
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Break
10:30 am - Noon
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Concurrent Sessions
Noon - 1:30 pm
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Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
3:00 - 3:15 pm
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Break
3:15 - 5:00 pm
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Caucus Meetings
5:00 - 6:00 pm
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Exhibitor Reception
Saturday, February 7
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Registration Desk Open
8:30 - 10:00 am
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Concurrent Sessions
10:00 - 10:30 am
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Break
10:30 am - Noon
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Concurrent Sessions
Noon - 1:30 pm
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Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
3:00 - 3:15 pm
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Break
3:15 - 4:30 pm
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Annual Business Meeting
6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Awards Banquet
8:00 - 10:00 pm
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Entertainment
Sunday, February 8
8:00 - 10:00 am
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Breakfast
8:45 - 10:00 am
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Closing Speaker
Registration fee for Friday only or Saturday only is
$140. Includes breakout sessions, continental breakfast
and lunch for one attendee.
Full Conference registration fee is $230. Includes
keynote session, Friday-Saturday breakout sessions,
meals, Awards Banquet, entertainment, and Sunday’s
breakfast and closing speaker’s presentation for one
attendee.
Would your guest like to join you for breakfast and the
closing speaker presentation on Sunday? Registration
is only $24.50 per person!
The information in this brochure is subject to change. Visit www.sdao.com to view the most up-to-date information.
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The Arts
o Hiding From the Internet
Michael Bazzell, Computer Crime Specialist
In 2011, I discovered an abundance of personal information about me on several publicly available websites. I soon realized
that data collection companies store information about all of us and offer it for a price. I immediately began a campaign to
recover my privacy and remove all sensitive information from the internet. I documented my progress and wrote Hiding
from the Internet to help others do the same. Since then, this topic has grown into a 300+ page book and an extended
speaking session. This presentation will demonstrate the need to protect yourself from the numerous data brokers that
make millions of dollars from your private life. Among other techniques, you will learn to:
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Remove your personal information from public databases and people search websites
Create free anonymous mail addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers
Control your privacy settings on social networks and remove sensitive data
Provide disinformation to conceal true private details
Use a credit freeze to eliminate the worry of financial identity theft and fraud
Change your future habits to promote complete privacy and anonymity
o Grant Management and Reporting
Stan Foster and Laura Prado, PARC Resources
Class will provide basic instruction on the standard compliance issues and requirements with a special focus on organizing
your management of the grants to ensure easier compliance with any specific grant reporting. Class will provide tips on how
to organize your grants upon award to ensure that reporting deadlines are met and that key benchmarks are addressed in all
required reports.
Lunch | Noon - 1:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions | 1:30 - 3:00 pm
o Board and Management Tragedies: An Advanced Board Training
George Dunkel, SDAO and Ken Jones, Local Government Law Group
When organizations experience the unplanned loss of leadership through resignation or termination all involved feel
the stress and generally share in the cause. Join Ken and George as they share and discuss the events that caused
the deterioration of relationships between governing boards and their CEO’s that eventually lead to separation and
organizational unrest. Hear how hiring practices, mentoring, establishing goals and expectations, maintaining proper
board communications and providing regular performance reviews can help prevent future management tragedies. This
presentation will share actual events and review the practices that promoted unhealthy relationships and organizational
stress. Lessons learned from these cases will help current commissioners, board members and managers prevent future
special district leadership and management tragedies.
o ADA: Fitness-for-Duty, Interactive Process, and Accommodations
Krishna Balasubramani and Jamie Carlton, Sather, Byerly & Holloway
The presenters will discuss ADA best practices and pitfalls from beginning to end of employment ‐ job posting, interviews,
post‐offer physicals, fitness‐for‐duty evaluation, the interactive process and accommodation. This process focuses on the
fundamental goals and requirements of the ADA throughout the employment process.
o Medical Marijuana
Sean O'Day, League of Oregon Cities and Rob Bovett, Association of Oregon Counties
This session will provide a historical overview of marijuana regulation in Oregon and an overview of Oregon’s Medical
Marijuana Act. Through an interactive and engaging examination of statutes and case law, participants will learn what
is allowed and what is not allowed under the current state of the law, whether employers must accommodate medical
marijuana use in the workplace, the potential liabilities that public officials may face in administering Oregon’s medical
marijuana laws, and the current status of legislative efforts as well as legal challenges to Oregon’s law.
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Content may change following the November 2014 election.
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o Legislative Update
Hasina E. Squires and Mark Landauer, SDAO
The Oregon State Legislature convenes for its long session in
February. Expected to run through June, SDAO staff will track
hundreds of pieces of legislation affecting all types of special
districts. SDAO legislative staff will provide an update on the
State of Oregon’s current financial status. Legislative staff will
also provide an overview of SDAO legislative priorities and
provide insight into potential positive and negative legislation
that will affect special districts. Districts interested in pending
legislation regarding property taxation, fees, public contracting,
and other issues should not miss this legislative update.
Break | 3:00 - 3:15 pm
Caucus Meetings | 3:15 - 5:00 pm
Separate caucus meetings are scheduled for fire, irrigation, park and
recreation, ports, sanitary, water, and at-large districts. This is an
opportunity to meet with peers to conduct caucus business, discuss
current legislative issues, and make nominations for vacant SDAO board
member positions.
Exhibitor Reception | 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Exhibitors are honored at a special reception, complete with hors
d’oeuvres and refreshments. Dinner is not provided for attendees on
Friday evening.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Registration Desk | Open from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions | 8:30 - 10:00 am
o The Art of The Chair
Christy K. Monson, Local Government Law Group
“The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born - that
there is a genetic factor to leadership. This myth asserts that people
simply have certain charismatic qualities or not. That’s nonsense; in
fact, the opposite is true. Leaders are made rather than born.”
- Warren G. Bennis
In this session, an experienced board president and a
government attorney will teach, through role-playing and
discussion, the critical mechanics, strategies, and art of chairing
a meeting. It is designed for board presidents, board chairs, and
high level managers.
Friday, February 6
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Registration Desk Open
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Exhibitor Trade Show
8:30 - 10:00 am
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Keynote Address
10:00 - 10:30 am
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Break
10:30 am - Noon
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Concurrent Sessions
Noon - 1:30 pm
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Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
3:00 - 3:15 pm
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Break
3:15 - 5:00 pm
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Caucus Meetings
5:00 - 6:00 pm
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Exhibitor Reception
Saturday, February 7
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Registration Desk Open
8:30 - 10:00 am
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Concurrent Sessions
10:00 - 10:30 am
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Break
10:30 am - Noon
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Concurrent Sessions
Noon - 1:30 pm
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Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 pm
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Concurrent Sessions
3:00 - 3:15 pm
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Break
3:15 - 4:30 pm
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Annual Business Meeting
6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Awards Banquet
8:00 - 10:00 pm
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Entertainment
Sunday, February 8
8:00 - 10:00 am
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Breakfast
8:45 - 10:00 am
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Closing Speaker
Registration fee for Saturday only is $140. Includes
breakout sessions, continental breakfast and lunch for
one attendee.
Full Conference registration fee is $230. Includes
keynote session, Friday-Saturday breakout sessions,
meals, Awards Banquet, entertainment, and Sunday’s
breakfast and closing speaker’s presentation for one
attendee.
Would your guest like to join you for breakfast and the
closing speaker presentation on Sunday? Registration
is only $24.50 per person!
o Building Trust, Teamwork, and Accountability Through Feedback
Jill Goldsmith, Workplace Solutions NW and Judy Clarke, Team HR
This training helps supervisors/managers develop skills in providing structured feedback for effective and lasting
improvements in others; and more effective leadership by modeling a willingness to ask for and receive feedback, and follow
up on those areas most in need of behavioral change.
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Defining feedback and the benefits of feedback
Recognizing ineffective types of feedback and the characteristics of effective feedback
Overcoming conflict-avoidance (yours or theirs) and improving communication
Communicating expectations and building accountability
Staying grounded when conversations become emotional or difficult
Understanding the power of acknowledgement and gratitude
Listening and learning from feedback received
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o It’s All Fun & Games Until Someone Gets Hurt: A Light-Hearted Approach to Understanding Workers’ Compensation
SDAO Workers' Compensation Staff
Join Chelsea Harrison, Chad Kosieracki and Aubrey Sakaguchi as they tackle the ins and outs of three complex workers’
compensation topics. Attempt to become A Millionaire as Chelsea tests your knowledge of time loss and wages until you
have the "final answer". Make a Deal for return to work and worksite modifications with Aubrey. Finally, Chad will lead you
down the path of settlement to find out if The Price is Right.
o Managing Healthcare Costs Through Worksite Wellness
Tiana Wilkinson, PacificSource Health Plans
With a spotlight on prevention and wellness, and a desire to manage health care costs, organizations are engaging in
wellness initiatives now more than ever. Most adults spend more of their waking time at work than anywhere else, making it
a great place to promote healthful habits. The organization’s culture and environment are powerful influences on behavior,
and this can be used as a means of helping employees to adopt a healthier lifestyle. This session will focus on what you can
do individually and as a team to be smart healthcare consumers and shape your office environment to make the healthy
choice the convenient choice in an effort to target modifiable risk factors such as smoking, poor nutrition, lack of exercise
and stress.
Break | 10:00 - 10:30 am
Concurrent Sessions | 10:30 am - Noon
o Strategic Planning: From Mission to Service Delivery
Erik Jensen, Jensen Strategies, LLC
Policy, operational, and budget decisions are rarely easy choices for public-sector organizations given competing public
demands and limited resources. The ability of each organization to make the most informed decisions to achieve the
greatest benefit for its customers lies, in large part, with how well a long-term strategy and vision have been defined and
incorporated.
This session will provide an overview of core strategic planning elements, from the broader organizational mission to the
specific projects and services that bring the plan to life. It will cover how to build a plan that optimizes success through
organizational ownership and establishes a foundation for implementing long-term goals and objectives.
o Employment Law Update: How the Outcome Could Have Been Better
Ron Downs, SDAO
Join SDAO Attorney Ron Downs for a review of recent case law decisions that are likely to have an impact on the operations
of public entities. Learn how the situations could have been handled differently – perhaps even avoided – producing a more
positive outcome.
o The Next Step: How to Implement a New Safety Practice
Dan Davenport, SDAO Risk Management Staff
How do you implement a new safety practice? For years we have gone to conferences and learned about new and exciting
risk management practices and then go back to our district and the information sits on a shelf. These great ideas take
time and strategies to implement. Today, you will learn how to take these great ideas and make them into a practice that
benefits your district rather than collecting dust on a shelf. This will be an interactive class so be prepared to share ideas and
experiences.
o Keeping up with the ACA
Iris Tilley, Barran Liebman LLP
Please join us for an up-to-the-minute guide to what employers need to know about the ACA. We will be covering all the
key ACA requirements, including the insurance mandates, pay or play penalties, and the transitional relief available to
employers. In addition, we will address the strategic use of measurement and stability periods for those employers with
variable hour and seasonal employees.
Lunch | Noon - 1:30 pm
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Concurrent Sessions | 1:30 - 3:00 pm
o Transparency vs. Confidentiality: Open Meetings and Executive
Sessions
Eileen Eakins, Law Offices of Eileen Eakins
This course is designed for board members who have some
knowledge and experience with public meetings laws, but it could
be a valuable introductory course as well. Focusing on executive
sessions specifically, the program will explore balancing the
competing interests of public transparency and confidentiality,
while complying with legal requirements.
Sunday, February 8
8:00 - 10:00 am
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Breakfast
8:45 - 10:30 am
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Closing Speaker
Would your guest like to join you for breakfast and the
closing speaker presentation on Sunday? Registration
is only $24.50 per person!
1. Review of Oregon Law Regarding Executive Sessions
2. Transparency in Government
A. When is transparency good?
B. When is transparency bad?
C. What is the interface between transparency and liability?
3. Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality
o Get Your Head Out of the Sand: Best Practice Strategies to
Reduce Risk
Mark Thompson, Mid Columbia Bus
The words sexual harassment, bullying, scandal and anger have
become synonymous with the American workplace. No business
is exempt from the problem. Why are there so many personnel
related lawsuits? How can your organization protect itself? Start
by answering the following questions: “What have we done in
the last year to address management liability issues? Can we
produce hard evidence of actions we took to prevent and properly
investigate workplace wrongdoing? Or do we look more like an
ostrich with its head stuck in the sand?”Mr. Thompson will discuss
best practices strategies designed to reduce your organization's
loss and litigation risks as a result of sexual harassment,
discrimination, and bullying occurring in your organization.
Fitness
o Hazard Identification: You Want to Do What?
SDAO Property/Casualty Staff
Join SDAO property/casualty staff as they present helpful tips and tricks learned through case studies to teach attendees
how to avoid different types of loss exposures all districts face.
o Oregon's Economic Landscape
Mark Roberts, economists.com
Five years since the financial meltdown and the worst recession after the 1930’s Great Depression, where is our economy
today and where is it headed?
This presentation illustrates where the U.S. and Oregon economies currently are, where they may be going, and why. Mark
will also address key topics in the economy’s growth and evolution and how these have profound implications for the U.S.
and all Oregonians.
Break | 3:00 - 3:15 pm
Annual Business Meeting | 3:15 - 4:30 pm
The Annual Business Meeting will include a presentation of the previous year’s Annual Report and Audit and Financial Report,
caucus meeting reports, board member elections, and other association business.
Awards Banquet | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Awards Program gives recognition to member districts for accomplishments which allow them to provide better services
to the public and honors individuals who have contributed substantially to the improvement and successful operation of their
organization. These awards celebrate the ingenuity, creativity, and diversity of our members.
Casino Night | 8:00 to 10:00 pm
Join us for two fabulous hours of action including blackjack, craps, Texas hold’em, and roulette. Stick around for the door prize
drawings at the end of the evening. Must be present to win.
The information in this brochure is subject to change. Visit www.sdao.com to view the most up-to-date information.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Breakfast Buffet | 8:00 - 10:00 am
Closing Speaker | 8:45 - 10:30 am
Allan Karl — The Beginning At The End of The Road
Three Years. 62,000 Miles. 35 Countries. Five Continents. Around the
World Alone — on a Motorcycle.
Through his message, Karl reminds us to take chances and to trust
ourselves, others, and our instincts. Only then can we realize what's
possible. His stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances
open minds and pose big questions. Just what happens when we take a
stop or two outside our comfort zone? His experiences are a reminder of
what's good in our world. Allan's dramatic storytelling is choreographed to
awe-inspiring and stunning photography, animations, and video.
Allan Karl's book, Forks: A Quest for Culture, Cuisine,
and Connection, will be available for purchase.
The information in this brochure is subject to change. Visit our website, www.sdao.com, for up-to-date conference information.
Once at the conference, check-in at the SDAO conference registration desk to receive your conference packet. The packet will
include a conference program listing the location of each activity/session, speaker biographies handout, exhibitor drawing card,
the overall conference evaluation, and much more! Be sure to look it over before starting your conference experience.
Registration Information
You may register online at www.sdao.com or complete and return the registration form provided in this booklet.
Mail:
Fax: E-mail: SDAO, PO Box 12613, Salem OR 97309-0613
503-371-4781
[email protected]
Additional registration information:
• Conference information and forms are available for download at www.sdao.com.
• If payment is not received with registration, a bill will be mailed to your district, agency, or organization. Unless prior
arrangements are made, guest meals will be billed to the attendee, not the district.
• Due to contractual obligations, we regret that refunds cannot be granted after January 28, 2015. Cancellations made after
January 28, 2015 and no-shows will be charged full price.
• If you require special arrangements in order to fully participate in the conference, please call the SDAO office at 503-371-8667
or 800-285-5461 so we can discuss how to meet your needs.
• Allow extra travel time to accommodate changing weather conditions and snow.
• Attendees should plan to dress in layers during the conference since everyone’s personal thermostat is different.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hilton Eugene
66 E 6th Ave
Eugene, Oregon 97401
541-342-2000
To receive the discounted room rate make your hotel reservation by January 14, 2015* online at:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/E/EUGEHHF-SDAO-20150130/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Instead of typing in the link above, you may visit www.sdao.com, select the Annual Conference tab, and click the Hilton Eugene's
SDAO Conference page link.
*Rates and availability subject to change. Room block may expire if sold-out before January 14.
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The information in this brochure is subject to change. Visit www.sdao.com to view the most up-to-date information.
2015 Annual Conference
RegistRAtion FoRm
Please type or print legibly. Registration will remain open until maximum capacity is reached. The last day to receive a refund for
cancellation is January 28, 2015. Late cancellations and no shows will be charged.
Name:
Title:
District/Company:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Phone:
E-mail:
Spouse/Guest Name:
(Be sure to indicate meals for your spouse/guest, if any, below.)
Check all that apply:
 First Time Conference Attendee
 District Voting Delegate
Zip:
 We Will Provide a Door Prize ($50 limit)
PRe-ConFeRenCe RegistRAtion | thursday, February 5
Fee
totAL
 Introduction to Basic Grant Writing
$100.00
$
 Great Beginnings and Not-So-Happy Endings: Hiring and Firing Issues
$100.00
$
Stan Foster and Laura Prado, PARC Resources
Includes session from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, continental breakfast, & lunch
Chandra Hatfield and Dian “Dee” Rubanoff, Peck Rubanoff & Hatfield
Includes session from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, continental breakfast, & lunch
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION | Friday-Sunday, February 6-8
Fee
 Full Conference Registration | February 6-8
Includes keynote session, meals (except Friday dinner), Friday
& Saturday breakout sessions, awards banquet, & closing session
 One-Day Registration | Friday, February 6
Includes Friday’s keynote, breakout sessions, continental
breakfast, & lunch
 One-Day Registration | Saturday, February 7
Includes Saturday’s breakout sessions, continental breakfast, & lunch
totAL
$230
$
$140
$
$140
$
Please indicate any special dietary needs for attendee:
guest MEALS: Attendees’ meals are included as indicated above.
Friday, February 6
 Breakfast Buffet
 Lunch
Saturday, February 7
 Continental Breakfast
 Lunch
 Awards Banquet & Entertainment
sunday, February 8
 Breakfast Buffet & Closing Speaker
QuAntitY
Fee
$ 22.00
$ 30.50
totAL
$
$
$ 17.00
$ 30.50
$ 45.25
$
$
$
$ 24.50
$
Please indicate any special dietary needs for guest:
PAYMENT METHOD
 Check | Make checks payable to SDAO
Mail to:
SDAO
PO Box 12613
Salem OR 97309-0613
Questions? Contact us at 800-285-5461 or [email protected].
totAL enCLoseD $
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
SALEM, OR
Administrators for SDIS
PERMIT No. 263
PO Box 12613
Salem OR 97309-0613
Toll-free: 800-285-5461
Phone: 503-371-8667
Fax: 503-371-4781
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.sdao.com
2015 SDAO
Annual
Conference
Registration
Inside!
You're invited to the 2015 SDAO Annual Conference in Eugene, Oregon!
Conference Dates: February 6-8, 2015
Pre-Conference: February 5
Our conference program includes pre-conference seminars, informative and motivational speakers, concurrent
sessions, interactive discussions, business meetings, and more. Returning to the annual conference will be the
ever-popular Exhibitor Trade Show, and the Awards Banquet followed by an exciting evening of casino games.
The conference will be held at the Hilton Eugene located at 66 E 6th Avenue in Eugene, Oregon.
Learn more online at www.sdao.com