Summer Conference & Awards Banquet

Thursday, September 15, 2022
Salem Convention Center
Salem, Oregon

SDAO and SDIS will be hosting a complimentary, one-day conference and networking event at the Salem Convention Center on September 15th for SDAO members. We are looking forward to the opportunity to provide valuable training, honor our 2022 award recipients, and network with one another after a long pause on in-person events. Registration is now open!

Conference Highlights:

Complimentary conference registration for members
Valuable trainings
Exhibitor trade show
Complimentary awards banquet
SDAO Academy, Board Leadership Academy, and Fire District Directors Academy credits offered
Networking opportunities
Casino night entertainment
Raffle prizes

Schedule:

Time	Meal Room	Breakout Room One	Breakout Room Two
7:30-8:15am	Breakfast
8:15-8:45am	General Session
9-10:30am		Recruiting and Retaining Employees	Board Member Liabilities and Exposures
10:30-10:45am	Break
10:45am-12:15pm		Securing Your Greatness in the Eyes of the Public	Plan and Prepare for the Unexpected: Making a Contingency Plan
12:15-1:30pm	Lunch
1:30-3pm		Building the Board - General Manager Relationship	Oregon's Special Districts Aren't Disneyworld!
3-3:15pm	Break
3:15-4:45pm		Liability Determination Game Show	How to be Civil in Uncivil Times
4:45-5pm	Break
5-6:30pm	Dinner/Awards Banquet
6:30-8:30pm		Entertainment - Wild Bill's Casino Night

*The schedule is still being finalized, and this information may change. Please check back for up to date information.

Hotel information:

The Grand Hotel | 503-540-7800 | Rates $169-209/night + tax | Mention the Special Districts Association of Oregon room block

Phoenix Inn Suites Salem | 503-588-9220 | Rates $139-149/night + tax | Mention the Special Districts Association of Oregon room block

Register now!

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