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The SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10am for a regular meeting. The meeting will be held at the SDAO Tigard Office.

Date:
June 9-12, 2022

Cybersecurity is everybody’s responsibility. This training will explore the current cybersecurity threat landscape and prepare members and end users in protecting their corporate environment and stakeholders by employing best practices across their IT environment. Examples of training topics include the following:

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2021 at 10am for a regular meeting. This meeting will be held at the Salem Convention Center - Santiam 1 Room. 

Join the SDAO Risk Management Team to discuss current risk management hot topics and get to know other SDAO members in your area. Each area of Oregon has unique geographical risk issues ranging from the coast to the valley to the mountains of the central and eastern parts of the state. These interactive sessions are designed to help our team target these issues and develop resources for you…

Never let possible workplace health and safety issues overwhelm you. By organizing an effective safety committee, you can address hazards before they occur and ensure that the overall wellbeing of your employees remains your number one priority. These committees address all aspects related to health and safety in the workplace – including the operation of machinery, preventative measures, etc…

Join us in Salem or virtually from your location for an introductory session highlighting the importance of integrating basic risk management concepts into the normal operations of your district. We will briefly review how risk management is associated with district property, general liability, and workers’ compensation exposures and some of the considerations you should make related to these…

Eide Bailly will present a guided walkthrough the MITRE Attack framework highlighting how an active cyber espionage group has leveraged multiple methods to evade IT security over the last decade. The presentation will focus on both how the attacks are being carried out, and what organizations can do to prevent them from happening.

Date: August 3, 2022
Time: 8:30am-4pm
Location: Pendleton Convention Center

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Eide Bailly will present on how to build a cybersecurity program highlighting key items to make this process sustainable into the future. The presentation will focus on how to understand your current state, your cybersecurity program weaknesses, and planning for improvements.

Date: August 16, 2022
Time: 8:30am-4pm
Location: Cottage Grove Events Venue

Date: August 17, 2022
Time: 8:30am-4pm
Location: Ashland Springs Hotel

Date: August 22, 2022
Time: 8:30am - 4pm
Location: Eagle Crest Resort

Date: August 22-25th, 2022
Location: Palm Desert, CA

Date: August 30, 2022
Time: 8:30am-4pm
Location: Best Western Agate Beach Inn

Date: August 31, 2022
Time: 8:30am-4pm
Location: Location to be determined/Virtual option available

Join SDAO Risk Management Consultant Jason Jantzi on September 1st for the SDAO First Thursday Webinar! This general fall protection training will focus on the cornerstones of a complete fall protection program, including:

Date:
September 6-8, 2022

The SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11am for a regular meeting. The meeting will be held at the SDAO Tigard Office. Meeting agenda to come.

The SDAO Legislative Committee will be meeting on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 12pm at the SDAO Salem Office or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

​When​:
Sept 13-15, 2022

Date:
September 14-16, 2022

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

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 10:45am for a regular meeting. This meeting will be held at the Salem Convention Center. 

Join us in Salem or virtually from your location for an introductory session highlighting the importance of integrating basic risk management concepts into the normal operations of your district. We will briefly review how risk management is associated with district property, general liability, and workers’ compensation exposures and some of the considerations you should make related to these…

Cybersecurity is everybody’s responsibility. This training will explore the current cybersecurity threat landscape and prepare members and end users in protecting their corporate environment and stakeholders by employing best practices across their IT environment. Learning objectives for this webinar include:
o    Who is responsible for cybersecurity
o    How can you spot an attack
o    What can…

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The SDAO Conference Committee Meeting will be meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 2022 at 11am. This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams.

​When​:
10/2-4/2022

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Join the SDAO Risk Management Team to discuss current risk management hot topics and get to know other SDAO members in your area. Each area of Oregon has unique geographical risk issues ranging from the coast to the valley to the mountains of the central and eastern parts of the state. These interactive sessions are designed to help our team target these issues and develop resources for you…

Complimentary DEI training for SDAO members

Topic Areas: 
•    Assessment Frameworks
•    Understanding Implementation Group 1
•    Overview of Implementation Group 2 & 3

When:
November 2-5, 2022

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Date: 
November 6-8, 2022

The SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 12pm for a regular meeting. The meeting will be held at the SDAO Salem Office. 

By now you may have heard about Paid Leave Oregon. This is a new program that ensures individuals, employers, and families — of every kind — have the time and support they need to care for themselves and their loved ones when life's important moments affect their health and safety.

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 1pm for a regular meeting. This meeting will be held at the SDAO Salem Office.

Join us in Salem or virtually from your location for an introductory session highlighting the importance of integrating basic risk management concepts into the normal operations of your district. We will briefly review how risk management is associated with district property, general liability, and workers’ compensation exposures and some of the considerations you should make related to these…

You are invited to join us on November 17th at Chemeketa Eola (in-person or virtually) for the 2022 SDIS Agent Forum! This meeting will feature an update and Q & A on the SDIS Workers’ Compensation Program partnering agreement with SAIF, as well as reports from our legal, risk management, claims, and underwriting departments.

Paid Leave Oregon is is a new program that ensures individuals, employers, and families — of every kind — have the time and support they need to care for themselves and their loved ones when life's important moments affect their health and safety.

The SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting on Febuary 8th at 2pm for a regular meeting at the Sunriver Resort. 

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting on February 8, 2023 at 12:15pm for a regular meeting at the Sunriver Resort.

There are so many questions when it comes to cybersecurity:
• What vulnerabilities exist in my network?
• Is my organization protected from evolving cyber-threats?
• Am I meeting the basic requirements for compliance?
• Do my employees have the know-how to identify and mitigate threats?
Organizations cannot afford to lose when it comes to cybersecurity and it’s more important than ever to be…

NPPGov is excited to present an educational session on Cooperative Purchasing and Current Supply Chain Trends. Upon completion of the session attendees will have an understanding of :1) Current Supply Chain Trends 2) Cooperative Purchasing and how it can assist them in obtaining the products and services you need and 3) NPPGov Public Safety GPO and how it works and how it can save you time and…

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting on March 13, 2023 at 2pm for a special meeting to discuss membership dues calculation. This meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams.

Case Studies from a Risk Management Perspective

Case Studies from a Risk Management Perspective

Free Webinar: Ensuring Accessibility for Your Community: Website ADA Best Practices 

The SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting on April 5th at 1pm for a regular meeting at the FivePine Lodge in Sisters, Oregon. 

Board of Directors Meeting  
April 6 | 9am | Sisters FivePine Lodge | Joint Work Session with SDIS Board of Trustees
Registration Information will be available soon!

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting on April 6th at 1pm for a regular meeting at the FivePine Lodge in Sisters, Oregon. 

The SDIS Board of Trustees  and the SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting on April 6th at 9am for a work session at the FivePine Lodge in Sisters, Oregon. 

Executive Session Provisions of Public Meetings Law and the Oregon Government Ethics Law 

You are invited to join us on April 18th for the PACE Renewal Agent Update Forum. This virtual meeting will feature updates from our legal, risk management, claims, and underwriting departments pertinent to the upcoming PACE renewal. An interactive question and answer session will be offered at the end of the forum for all attendees.

Free Webinar: Cooperative Purchasing and Current Supply Chain Trends 

May 3 – Pendleton | Pendleton Convention Center - Vert Clubroom (Oregon East Symphony Building)
345 SW 4th St, Pendleton, OR 97801

May 17 – Newport | Best Western Agate Beach Inn

May 31 – Medford | Rogue Regency Inn

June 1 –  Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove Events Venue
 

The SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 10am for a regular meeting. The meeting will be held at the SDAO Tigard Office. 

June 8 –  Redmond | Eagle Crest Resort
 

June 14 – Salem | Chemeketa Eola | 215 Doaks Ferry Rd NW, Salem, OR 97304

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting on Thursday, June 15at 10am for a regular meeting. This meeting will be held at the SDAO Salem Office.

June 15, 10:00am, SDAO Office - Salem

As an SDAO member enrolled in the SDIS insurance program, your district is eligible for a free training website through Vector Solutions. We invite you to explore this member benefit on July 11th in a training webinar with Vector Solutions. In this webinar, you will be provided with an explanation of our partnership with them, a tour of the features and resources available to you, a demo of the…

Join the SDAO risk management team for an in-depth, interactive session exploring techniques to prevent losses at your district. The scenario based discussion will cover what can be done before, during and after an event to mitigate losses. Additionally, while working through the event we will look at it from a variety of exposures including property, liability and workers’ compensation.

Join the SDAO risk management team for an in-depth, interactive session exploring techniques to prevent losses at your district. The scenario based discussion will cover what can be done before, during and after an event to mitigate losses. Additionally, while working through the event we will look at it from a variety of exposures including property, liability and workers’ compensation.

NSDC Advocacy Week Briefing & and Approach to Advocacy

Board Member Duties, Liabilities and Responsibilities
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Pendleton

Public Safety EAP Member Benefit Overview
Do you know about the Public Safety EAP and how to utilize all of the amazing benefits? This program is specifically designed for emergency responders and fire professionals to receive invaluable confidential counseling, assistance for personal, family, financial, and legal issues, and much more. Join Jayme Robbins from ESI Employee Assistance Group as she…

Board Member Duties, Liabilities and Responsibilities
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in Medford

Board Member Duties, Liabilities and Responsibilities
Thursday, August 10, 2023 in Cottage Grove.

The SDAO Legislative Committee will be meeting on August 10th from 11am-1pm at the SDAO Salem Office.  

The SDAO Conference Committee will be meeting  on August 10, 2023 at 1:30pm for a regular meeting at the SDAO Salem office. Agenda to come. 

Board Member Duties, Liabilities and Responsibilities
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 In Redmond

Board Member Duties, Liabilities and Responsibilities
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Newport

Board Member Duties, Liabilities and Responsibilities
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Salem

Preparing for FY25 Congressional Earmarks

The SDIS Board of Trustees will meet for a regular meeting on September 6, 2023 at 10:00am at the Tigard SDAO Office.

Join Chris Hill for an overview of the SDAO Underwriting Department. We will cover what the Underwriting Department does, and how we interact with members, their agents and other departments within SDAO.
 

Baker City | September 11, 2023 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Board Member Relations, Expectations and Ethics
Sept. 13 - Boardman | Port of Morrow

The SDAO Bylaws Committee will be meeting on September 14, 2023 from 9-10am at the SDAO Salem Office.  

The SDAO Conference Committee will be meeting on September 14, 2023 from 1-2:30pm at the SDAO Salem Office.  

The SDAO Board of Directors will meet for a regular meeting on September 14, 2023 at 10:00am at the Salem SDAO Office.

Join us for the 2023 SDAO Member Scholarship Golf Tournament!  Tournament proceeds will go to fund member training scholarships.

Lakeview
Oregon Government Ethic Law Overview

Town of Lakeview | September 18th | 3:00pm -4:30pm 

Board Member Relations, Expectations and Ethics
September 18, 2023 in Gold Beach, OR | Curry Public Library

Date: September 19, 2023

Board Member Relations, Expectations and Ethics
September 20, 2023 in Klamath Falls, OR
 

Board Member Relations, Expectations and Ethics
September 26, 2023 in Astoria, OR

Board Member Relations, Expectations and Ethics
September 27, 2023 in Salem, OR

Central Point | September 27, 2023 | 1:00pm - 3:30pm

State and Local Cyber Grant – Oregon’s Plan

Help us celebrate the ingenuity, creativity, and diversity of our members by nominating an individual or special district for the SDAO Awards Program! This program recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of member districts as well as district board members, managers, employees, and volunteers.

Ransomware Info Webinar Hosted by the State of Oregon Eneterprise Information Services

Human Resource Workshop - League of Oregon Cities 98th Annual Conference
October 12th | 8am - 315pm
This Human Resources Workshop is intended to provide city managers, human resource officials, supervisors, and city attorneys with information they need to successfully manage today’s municipal workforce. Recognized and respected employment lawyers and senior human resource officials from Oregon…

Ransomware Info Webinar Hosted by the State of Oregon Enterprise Information Services

Join the SDAO risk management team for an in-depth, interactive session exploring techniques to prevent losses at your district. The scenario based discussion will cover what can be done before, during and after an event to mitigate losses. Additionally, while working through the event we will look at it from a variety of exposures including property, liability and workers’ compensation.

Join the SDAO risk management team for an in-depth, interactive session exploring techniques to prevent losses at your district. The scenario based discussion will cover what can be done before, during and after an event to mitigate losses. Additionally, while working through the event we will look at it from a variety of exposures including property, liability and workers’ compensation.

Federal Efforts for Special Districts – Learn More and Get Involved   
Join NSDC Federal Advocacy Director Cole Karr for an interactive session on the importance of the National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC), what you need to know, and how to get involved. Cole will cover with history of the coalition as well as dive into the priorities of the coalition: advocacy, grants, and public awareness…

Join our upcoming webinar to explore the crucial world of cyber insurance and learn how it can shield your organization from the financial aftermath of ransomware attacks and other cybersecurity threats.

Thursday, November 2

The SDIS Board of Trustees will meet for a regular meeting on November 15, 2023 at 12pm at the SDAO Salem office. 

SDIS members are eligible to apply for a matching grant to help fund expenses related to projects that mitigate exposures to cybersecurity threats or a new safety and security-related project. The SDIS Safety & Security Grant Program assists members with funding of safety and security projects that lead to reduced exposure in high-level claims categories. It is our goal to eliminate or lower risk…

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting for a regular meeting on November 16, 2023 at 1pm at the SDAO Salem Office. 

The SDAO Board of Directors and SDIS Board ofTrustees will be meeting for a joint work session on November 16, 2023 at 10am at the SDAO Salem Office. 

Join Ron Downs, SDAO’s General Counsel, for this live presentation that will discuss your obligations to retain documents, emails, and texts during the course of litigation.

Join the SDAO risk management team for an in-depth, interactive session exploring techniques to prevent losses at your district. The scenario based discussion will cover what can be done before, during and after an event to mitigate losses. Additionally, while working through the event we will look at it from a variety of exposures including property, liability and workers’ compensation.

Join the SDAO risk management team for an in-depth, interactive session exploring techniques to prevent losses at your district. The scenario based discussion will cover what can be done before, during and after an event to mitigate losses. Additionally, while working through the event we will look at it from a variety of exposures including property, liability and workers’ compensation.