Note: Pre-Conference offerings require registration via direct contact with Course Managers. Pre-Conference Offerings are free of charge. Go here to register and get up-to date info on conference offerings. _______________________________________ The Urban Area Security Initiative – Citizen Corps Conference Integrating Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Partners November 5th and 6th, 2010 at the Holiday Inn, Portland Airport
At this point all potential speakers and booth operators are just that, ‘potential’.
Not all Speakers who submit a form will be chosen to present at the conference, and not all booth requests will be able to be fulfilled. Conference planners anticipate many excellent submissions and the conference planning team will need to narrow them down.
Speakers All potential speakers will be notified by August 10th if they are confirmed to present and at that point we will determine what time on Friday or Saturday they will present. Some speakers may be asked to present on both days and depending on availability and the overall schedule we will include as many presentations as we can without overwhelming our students with options. We have up to 5 rooms available each day.
Speakers are strongly encouraged to stay throughout this conference as they will gain valuable insights and knowledge from the other classes and participants. Speakers will not be charged for their attendance at the conference
Our Nov 5th (Friday) date is focused on delivering presentations to our leadership level folks. This is a day for more advanced level curriculum. Risk and Emergency Managers, Citizen Corps Program Managers, Star Volunteers, 211 staff, Faith-based organization leaders, Elected Officials, Representatives from the Urban Area Security Initiative Working Groups, and those in many different service areas and levels of government.
Booths – Best Practice Sharing, Vendors and Region 10 Award Presentations! We also have our celebrated Nov 5th, Friday evening Networking Event. Which begins at 5:00 p.m. (immediately after sessions end on Friday) and continues until 8:30 p.m.
Extremely popular during the last conference, we have expanded it slightly. Therefore, our 2010 Networking event will include its regular ‘Show and Tell’ portion which allows our programs to bring their ‘Best Practices’ (Examples of things shared last year were: temporary tattoos with program logos that were a GREAT deal with the manufacturers information and prices so that other programs could duplicate; Newsletters and how the organizations creatively funded a series of them; databases; Great displays; Lists of fantastic volunteer roles and responsibilities; Protocols…and much more). Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery Vendors with prizes for those present and displays of great materials and equipment.
As usual light snacks will be served with a no host bar available. The exciting addition is the Presentation of the ‘Best of Region 10 Community Preparedness Awards’ (nomination forms for these awards are being disseminated by FEMA region 10, if you have not rec’d yours, PLEASE contact Bretsch, Fred (fred.bretsch@dhs.gov)
If you know of a great volunteer disaster related program – send the booth request form to them as well as a Save the Date note about attending the conference!
Our Website for the conference should be up and running soon and registration will open on July 15th. Everyone who registers prior to Sept 1st pays $40 versus $60 after that! A great price to TWO days of fantastic classes!
Let me know if you have any questions. As a member of the planning team, I look forward to seeing your booth and / or speaker form.
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INVITATION TO May 18 ORVOAD MEETING Friends and colleagues, We're excited to follow up on the active discussions we had in March - we have another action agenda, a new slate of officers and more! MAY 18, 2010 2:00 - 4:00pm Meeting will be held at the Oregon Food Bank 7900 N.E. 33rd Drive (Between Columbia Boulevard and Marine Drive) Directions: http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/about_ofb/contact_info/directions.html The working documents are attached - see you there! |
SPECIAL INVITATION TO MARCH 16 ORVOAD MEETING Friends and colleagues, With the passing of ORVOAD President Phyllis Wright, and with dramatic workplace changes impacting the remaining members of the Executive Committee, we urge your participation in a facilitated discussion about the future of the organization at our next meeting. As you all know, there is much work to be done to insure that we are all connected and prepared for the inevitable time when a major disaster strikes our state. Members of the ORVOAD Executive Committee covet your help in establishing some organizational priorities and creating some action steps that will allow us to move forward in meeting our mission. Please come prepared to share your best thoughts on specific steps that we should be taking to move our agenda forward - and beyond your thoughts, we need to hear from you about your willingness and the willingness of your organization to be active participants in implementing our change agenda. We’re at a critical time in the life of ORVOAD - we NEED YOU and your organization to be active partners in our work, and look forward to having you as part of the conversation. Here’s the info on the specifics of the meeting: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:00 - 4:00pm Legacy Emmanuel Hospital MOB (Medical Office Bldg) East is one of the two conference rooms located just outside the entrance to the Atrium, off Graham St. Parking is immediately across the street. Campus Map: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=1091 Please don’t hesitate to contact any of us with thoughts and questions prior to the meeting - and again, please know that we are looking forward to your participation at this important meeting. Kelli Bagby, Kathleen Joy Norene Goplen Acting President Secretary Past President |
Please join us... November 17, 2009 2:00 - 4:00pm Oregon Trail Chapter, American Red Cross 3200 North Vancouver Av Portland OR 97217 |
Our upcoming ORVOAD meeting will be held: September 15, 2009 from 2:00 - 4:00pm at the 211 Offices located at 621 SW Alder, Suite 810 Portland, OR 97205 The attached file contains the Agenda, draft minutes from the last meeting, and proposed changes to our Bylaws. Please print out, read and prepare for discussion. Thanks! |
September is National Preparedness Month! Three workshops will be presented Saturday September 19th, 12:00 to 6:00 pm at O'Bryant Square at 9th & SW Washington |
October 1st OR 3rd - in Salem, Oregon. In conjunction with the Oregon Civic Engagement Conference, there will be two training sessions on Opening a Volunteer Reception Center, presented by North Carolina State Volunteer and Donations Manager Faye Stone. |
September 20-22 in McCall, Idaho. Please plan to join us at Camp Ida-Haven, McCall, Idaho for our sixth annual IDAVOAD/Citizen Corps conference. This conference will allow all statewide community based organizations to cooperate, coordinate, collaborate and communicate for a more effective emergency response in any disaster. |
Meeting will be held at the Oregon Food Bank Tuesday, May 19th 2009 7900 N.E. 33rd Drive (Between Columbia Boulevard and Marine Drive) Directions: http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/about_ofb/contact_info/directions.html |
Meeting was held at the Oregon Trail Chapter, American Red Cross Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3131 North Vancouver Av, Portland OR 97227 |