Conference 2008

2008 Oregon Housing and Community Services Conference

The conference will be held at the Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial Street SE, Salem, Oregon.
October 6 - 8, 2008

           
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Monday, October 6, 2008

Monday, Oct 6, 2008 Plenary 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.-Margaret Carter/Victor Merced


Opening Plenary Session


Not Attending Opening Plenary
Monday, October 6, 2008 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.


Workshop M1 - The Big Picture


Workshop M2 - Understanding the Performance of your Project


Workshop M3 - Home Ownership Outreach


Workshop M4 - Fair Housing


Workshop M5 - Greenbuilding as a Strategy to Address Affordable Housing


No 1-5 Workshop
Monday, October 6, 2008 Luncheon 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Former Gov Barbara Roberts


Mon. Lunch Regular Meal


Mon. Lunch Veggie Meal


Mon. Lunch No Meal


Not Attending Mon. Lunch
Monday, October 6, 2008 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.


Workshop M6 - The Real Deal


Workshop M7 - Oregons Individual Development Acct Initiative


Workshop M8 - State Bond Program


Workshop M9 - Rethinking our Responses to Homelessness


Workshop M10 - Housing Development Tips & Practices


No 6-10 Workshop
Monday, October 6, 2008 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.


Workshop M11 - Manufactured Dwelling Park Preservation


Workshop M12 - Financing Tools Roundtable


Workshop M13 - Minority Home Ownership


Workshop M14 - Resident Services: More than a Compliance Issue


Workshop M15 - Compliance 101


No 11-15 Workshop
Monday, October 6, 2008 Plenary 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.


Monday Afternoon Plenary


Workshop M16 - Compliance Roundtable


No Plenary/M16 Workshop
Monday, October 6, 2008 Reception 4:45 - 7:00 p.m.


Monday Reception/Excellence and CAPO Awards


Not Attending Mon. Reception/Excellence and CAPO Awards

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.


Tuesday Continental Breakfast


Not Attending Tues. Breakfast
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Plenary 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. - Nancy Amidei


Tuesday Plenary Session


Not Attending Tues Plenary Session
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.


Workshop T17 - Food & Nutrition: Growing a Healthy Oregon


Workshop T18 - Housing Opportunities for All


Workshop T19 - Economic Stability: Laying a Solid Foundation


Workshop T20 - Asset Development: Building on the Foundation


Workshop T21 - The Individuals who Influenced the War on Poverty


Workshop T22 - Low Carbon World Part 1


No 17-22 Workshop
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 10:45 - 11:45 p.m.


Workshop T17 Cont. - Food & Nutrition


Workshop T18 Cont. - Housing Opportuntities for All


Workshop T19 Cont. - Economic Stability


Workshop T20 Cont. - Asset Development


Workshop T23 - Congress and the War on Poverty


Workshop T24 - Low Carbon World Part 2


No 17-24 Workshop
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Luncheon 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - David Bradley


Tues. Lunch Regular Meal


Tues. Lunch Veggie Meal


Tues. Lunch No Meal


Not Attending Tues. Lunch
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.


Tuesday Afternoon Plenary Session


Workshop T25 - The History of Community Action


Workshop T26 - Innovative Approaches to Energy Education


No Plenary or 25-26 Workshop
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Oregon Thrives Work Sessions


Workshop T27 - Carrying the Message Forward


Workshop T28 - When Catastrophes Happen. Lessons Learned from Vernonia


Workshop T29 - The Turning Point


Workshop T30 - The Emerging of the Smart Grid


No 27-30 Workshop
Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008 General Reception 4:30-6:30 p.m.-Entertainment: Cultural Evening Sermonettes


Tuesday Reception


Not Attending Tues. Reception

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.


Wednesday Continental Breakfast


Not Attending Wed. Breakfast
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 Plenary 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Dr. Donna Beegle/Kim Ratz


Wednesday Plenary Session


Not Attending Wed. Plenary Session
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 to 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.


Workshop W31 - A New Paradigm: Beyond Coping


Workshop W32 - 40 Steps to Ensure a Successful Legislative Visit


Workshop W33 - Playing Nice in the Sandbox


Workshop W34 - ROMA Train the Trainer


Workshop W35 - Intro to Low-Income Weatherization


No 31-35 Workshop
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.


Workshop W31 - Cont. - A New Paradigm: Beyond Coping


Workshop W36 - Getting the Most out of Your Lobby Day at the Capitol


Workshop W37 - Collaboration and Community Involvement Strategies


Workshop W38 - ROMA


Workshop W39 - Sustainable Energy for Low Income Households


No Workshop 31-39
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 Luncheon 11:45 - 1:00 p.m.- Rey Ramsey


Wed. Lunch Regular Meal


Wed. Lunch Veggie Meal


Wed. Lunch No Meal


Not Attending Wed. Lunch
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.


Workshop W40 - I get it - What do I do now


Workshop W41 - Fiscal 101 and Best Practices


Workshop W42 - Playing Nice in the Sandbox


Workshop W43 - Mental Health & Housing


Workshop W44 - Motivational Interviewing


No 40-44 Workshop
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.


Workshop W40 - Cont. - I get it - What do I do now


Workshop W45 - Fiscal Mgmt for OHCS Partners


Workshop W46 - Collaboration and Community Involvement Strategies


Workshop W47 - Flexible State Funding for CAPs


Workshop W48 - Dehumidifiers: A Low Cost Solution to Mold and Mildew


No 40-48 Workshop

Registration Cost

The conference will be held at the Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial Street SE, Salem, Oregon.

Registration to the 2008 Housing and Community Services Conference includes continental breakfasts, luncheons, refreshments, receptions, listed workshops & conference materials from October 6-8, 2008.

Registration fee $225/person before Sept. 19, 2008 and $260 after Sept. 19, 2008. The two-day registration fee is $150 before Sept. 19, 2008 and $200 after Sept. 19, 2008.

There will be a limited number of scholarships available to assist qualifying conference participants to attend the 2008 Oregon Housing and Community Services Conference. These scholarships will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to get the scholarship application form.

Participants are responsible for their own lodging, special hotel services and amenities, travel expenses and all other meals.

For lodging, contact the Phoenix Grand Hotel at 1-877-540-7800.
For conference attendees, the Phoenix Grand Hotel offers a special rate of $109 - $149 per night for conference participants through September 5, 2008. The Phoenix Grand Hotel complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Click here to get information on the location and accomodations


PAYMENT INFORMATION

By Check:

Fill in the information on the online registration form and click on the submit button at the bottom of this form.

Make a check payable to and mail to:

Oregon Housing & Community Services
North Mall Office Building
725 Summer Street NE, Suite B
Salem, OR 97301-1266

*Note on the check, or by attached form, the individuals(s) whose cost of registration is being paid by the check.

By Credit Card:

Complete the online registration form and print this form before clicking on the submit button on the bottom of this form. Fill out the information in the box below and mail the form to Oregon Housing and Community Services at the address listed above.

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All registrations include a non-refundable $25 processing fee. CANCELLATIONS made in writing prior to September 19, 2008 will receive a refund of the registration fee minus the $25 processing fee. Cancellations made after September 19, 2008 are non-refundable. This policy applies to all registrations, including those forms accompanied by a purchase order. Purchase orders are not considered payment. Final payment must be made by check or by credit card.

For More
Conference Info

contact:

Sandy McDonnell

Oregon Housing and
Community Services
Administrative Services Manager
TEL: 503.986.2012
EMAIL: Sandy.McDonnell@ hcs.state.or.us

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