19
Volume 38–
Winter 2018/2019
3 President’s Message
5 2019 Mid-Year Academy
Session
6 Athenian Leadership
Dialogue
9 Region News
12 Committee Updates
Board of Directors
President - Nicole Morris, MMC - Tualatin First Vice President - Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, CMC- Nehalem Second Vice President - Kathy Payne, MMC - St. Helens Secretary - Trudy Borrevik, CMC - Cottage Grove Treasurer - Linda Galeazzi, CMC - Salem Area Mass Transit District Immediate Past President - Debbie Hamilton, CMC - Sutherlin
IIMC Region IX Directors
Sheri L. Pierce, MMC - Valdez, AK Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC - Vallejo, CA
Region Directors
Region I - Dawne Shaw - Warrenton Region II - Angie Lanter, MMC - Banks Region III - Karin Johnson, MMC - Independence Region IV - Sammy Egbert - Coburg Region V - Melissa Huhtala - Ashland Region VI - Izetta Grossman, CMC - The Dalles Region VII - Nancy Parker, CMC - Athena
Committee Chairs
Audit Committee - Angie Lanter, MMC - Banks Bylaws Committee - Aubrey Minear, CMC - Hillsboro City Recorder’s Procedure Manual - Angie Lanter, MMC - Banks Conference Committee - Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, CMC - Nehalem Education Committee - Peggy Hawker, MMC - Newport Historical Preservation Committee - Lisa Scholl, CMC - St. Helens Internet Committee - Co-Chairs: Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, CMC - Nehalem & Marina Baker, Multnomah County Legislative Committee - Lisa Morgan - Prineville Membership Committee - Donna Biggerstaff, CMC - Pendleton Mentoring Committee - Nancy Parker, CMC - Athena Newsletter Committee - Lisa Figueroa, CMC - Toledo Nominating Committee - Susan Reeves, MMC - Scappoose Professional Growth and Leadership Development Committee - Karin Johnson, MMC - Independence Records Management Committee Scott Stauffer, CMC - Milwaukie Retired Clerks Committee - Diane Harris, CMC - Sutherlin Scholarship Committee - Nanci Moyo, CMC - Beaverton Special Projects & Fundraising Committee - Kathy Payne, MMC - St. Helens
On the cover:
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 2
We started this year off and running with an OAMR Board Meeting on November 9, 2018 at the Tualatin Library. I thank all of you who made the trip to Tualatin and those who conference called in. Participation by all members in these meetings is so valuable. It was a productive meeting that was preceded by the Special Projects & Fundraising Committee and Conference Committee meetings. Some of the highlights of the meeting were as follows:
Kathy Payne, MMC, City of St.
Helens was appointed to the position of Second Vice President. Congrats, Kathy!!
The Board moved forward with
an updated 2019 conference schedule. The new schedule
provides additional CMC/MMC points and moves the banquet to Thursday night. Stay tuned for more information on this as the Conference Committee begins planning.
The Records Management
Committee (RMC) submitted the updated Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Manual for a d o p t i o n . T h e B o a r d unanimously adopted the updates. Thanks to the RMC for all your hard work on this.
Approved the NW Clerks
Institute three-state Agreement for another three years.
Conference Committee Chair
Melissa Thompson-Kiefer announced the theme for the 2019 Conference as, “Shoot for the Stars.”
It’s been a busy few months for me which included a trip to the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks (AAMC) conference in November. AAMC President Shellie Saner was a gracious host; as was incoming
President Sara Peterson who will be attending our 2019 Conference. Their conference provided a host of great speakers with many takeaways with topics such as stress management and cyber threats. My next conference will be in March with the Washington Municipal Clerks Association. The Board quickly got back to work upon my return to begin filling the Region 1 Director vacancy that was created when Kathy Payne moved into the position of 2nd VP. Region 1 had their holiday luncheon on December 7 where they discussed the vacancy. Shortly following that meeting Dawne Shaw, City of Warrenton, submitted a letter of interest to the Board. On December 11, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Dawne as the Region 1 Director. Congrats, Dawne! The Board will meet again on February 8 in Salem. If you have any questions about Board actions, feel free to reach out to me directly a t nmorr i s@tua la t in .gov or 503.691.3011.
Nicole Morris, MMC
President’s Message –
Nicole Morris, MMC
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 3
Book Your Hotel Room Now for the 2019 Mid-Year and Annual Academy & Conference
Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, CMC, Assistant City Manager/Recorder, Nehalem
The 2019 Mid-Year and Annual Academy & Conference (September 18-20, 2019)
will be held at the RiverHouse on the Deschutes in Bend
2019 Mid-Year Athenian Leadership Dialogue April 4, 2019
2019 Mid-Year Academy
April 5, 2019
Book Mid-Year Hotel Now [https://riverhouse.reztrip.com/ext/promoRate?
property=1334&mode=b&pm=true&sr=377744&vr=3&accessCode=OAMR%20Apr]
or call (866) 453-4480 and be sure to mention you’re with OAMR.
Group rate: $113.00 plus 17.2% tax/fees
(Board & Committee Meetings will also be held on April 4, 2019)
Rooms will only be held until March 8, 2019 before they are released to the general
public. Reservations must be cancelled 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty
of one night room and tax.
Contact Anna Ruggles for room sharing and carpooling at
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 4
Register now! Register Now (https://
www.oamr.org/event-3170893)
The 2019 Mid-Year Academy will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019, at the RiverHouse on the Deschutes in Bend, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The session is entitled, “Work Smarter, Live Better,” and will be presented by Joe Robinson. This session will provide three education points for both CMC and MMC candidates on completion of an assessment. The cost of the workshop is $150 for OAMR members, $165 for non-members, and includes lunch. Joe Robinson, a work-life balance trainer, will provide tips to OAMR members on how to lead a balanced life. Robinson is one of the country’s most quoted experts on work-life balance, productivity, and stress management. He has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, NBC Nightly News, National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, and in the Wall Street Journal, Time, Fortune, the Los Angeles Times, and dozens of newspapers and radio stations around the country to discuss how to work smarter and break out of the burnout cycle. Robinson notes that in a crazy-busy world, it's very easy to get caught up in a work style that makes us act before we think, reacting to devices and others all day. It's a pattern that leads to doing more than we can do well, and results in mistakes, stress, burnout, and reduced productivity.
There's a more productive way to work: managing demands, instead of having them manage us. This inspirational and interactive training will show OAMR members how to do that, by using the latest research and best practices to make key adjustments to performing tasks and response to stress, time frenzy, and other reflex behaviors. Additionally, we will leave with an array of self-management tools to manage interruptions and email overload, improve time management and prioritization, increase focus, reframe stress, refuel energy, and dramatically upgrade quality of life. Robinson will also present strategies to navigate the work-life divide and activate a fulfilling life outside the office, shown to increase attention and success on the job. As a top keynote speaker and work-life balance, stress management, and time management trainer, Robinson has inspired conferences and workshop audiences from IBM to Kellogg's, Nestle, Blackstone, Anheuser Busch (ABinBev), the Reserve Bank of India, Capgemini, LEGO, Kaiser Permanente, New York City Public Health Department, Blue Shield, Denver Fire and Rescue, Westin Hotels, the National Council for Behaviorial Health, Lockheed Martin, Fullerton School District, Exxon Mobil, the University of California at Los Angeles, Imagine Entertainment, and many more. Robinson trained the staff at the UCLA Counseling Center in techniques for resolving workplace
stress and has coached individuals across the country and world, from CEOs to IT professionals, to work more effectively and cut stress. Robinson is the author of the acclaimed book, Work to Live, which shows through the science how to avoid reflex defaults that let the demands and devices manage us, instead of the other way around. He also created the audio program, the "Email Overload Survival Kit," the complete guide to controlling messaging. Robinson is based in Los Angeles, and is an avid hiker, salsa and samba aficionado, adventure traveler, music fan, and trainer extraordinaire. Lodging RiverHouse on the Deschutes 2850 Rippling River Court Bend, OR 97701 Book Hotel Now [https://r i v e r h o u s e . r e z t r i p . c o m / e x t /p r o m o R a t e ?property=1334&mode=b&pm=true&sr=377744&vr=3&accessCode=OAMR%20Apr] or call (866) 453-4480 and be sure to mention you’re with OAMR. Group rate: $113.00 plus 17.2% tax/fees Contact Anna Ruggles for room sharing and carpooling information a t 5 0 3 . 9 9 2 . 3 2 3 5 o r a t [email protected]. Fill out the form on page 7.
2019 OAMR MID-YEAR ACADEMY SESSION –
Registration and Information
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 5
OAMR is excited to offer another Athenian Leadership Dialogue before the 2019 Mid-Year Academy. It will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., at the RiverHouse on the Deschutes, 2850 Rippling River Court, Bend, Oregon. The session will be based on the book, The Year of Yes, by Shonda Rhimes. It will be facilitated by Anthony J. Mejia, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Palm Springs, California. The cost for the session is $75 and includes lunch.
The Kirkus Review reports that Rhimes, “The queen of Thursday night TV delivers a sincere and inspiring account of saying yes to life.”
Rhimes, the brain behind hits like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, is an introvert. She describes herself as a young girl, playing alone in the pantry, making up soap-opera script stories to act out with the canned goods. Speaking in public terrified her; going to events exhausted her. She was always busy, and she didn’t have enough time for her daughters. One Thanksgiving changed it all: when her sister observed that she never said “yes” to anything, Rhimes took it as a challenge. She started, among other things, accepting invitations, facing unpleasant conversations, and playing with her children whenever they asked. The result was a year of challenges and self-discovery that
led to a fundamental shift in how she lives her life. Rhimes tells us all about it in the speedy, smart style of her much-loved TV shows. She’s warm, eminently relatable, and funny. We get an idea of what it’s like to be a successful TV writer and producer, to be the ruler of Shondaland, but the focus is squarely on the lessons one can
learn from saying yes rather than shying away. Saying no was easy, Rhimes writes. It was comfortable, “a way to disappear.” But after her year, no matter how tempting it is, “I can no longer allow myself to say no. No is no longer in my vocabulary.” The book is a fast read—readers could finish it in the time it takes to watch a full lineup o f h e r T h u r s d a y n i g h t p r o g r a m i n g — b u t i t ’ s n o t insubstantial. Like a cashmere shawl you pack just in case, Year of Yes is well worth the purse space, and it
would make an equally great gift.
Rhimes said “yes” to sharing her insights. Following her may not land you on the cover of a magazine, but you’ll be glad you did.
Can you relate to the Kirkus Review? Register for th is enlightening Athenian Leadership Dialogue, and utilize insights to implement change in your own life.
ATHENIAN LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE –
April 4, 2019
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
New to OAMR?
If you are a new member, visit the
OAMR website for a member
directory to find Recorders near
you.
Or contact Nancy Parker,
Mentoring Committee Chair, at
assistance on finding a mentor
and information on professional
development.
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 6
2019 OAMR MID-YEAR ACADEMY
Hotel Room Sharing & Carpooling Request
The 2019 OAMR Mid-Year Academy will be held at the RiverHouse on April 5, 2019, in Bend.
Sharing a room and/or carpooling is not all about saving dollars, it is, however, one of the easiest ways to make friends…and it is these connections that you will cherish long after you return home. Please complete the questionnaire below to be added to the list of attendees seeking a roommate and/or carpool. Once assigned, you and your travel friend will be responsible to make arrangements and hotel reservation at the RiverHouse, 866.453.4480. Don’t forget to mention you are a member of OAMR for the group rate. If you have not been to the RiverHouse on the Deschutes, the rooms are spacious and the view is stunning!
NAME:
CITY/DISTRICT:
CONTACT PHONE:
E-MAIL:
GENDER:
CHECK-IN DATE:
CHECK-OUT DATE:
Any special needs or requests, i.e., ADA, smoker, non-smoker, light or heavy sleeper :
I would like to share a ride with someone:
I am driving and willing to take #____________ of passenger(s).
Simply complete the brief questionnaire above and
let us match you with your ideal travel buddy!
ALL RESPONSES ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
Please return form no later than February 28, 2019, to:
Anna Ruggles, City of Forest Grove, 503.992.3235
I snore…..I do not snore… I
love heading to the
beach…I can’t stand
other people
driving…..I can’t stand
driving…I am very
introverted…I won’t
let you get a word in
edgewise…I wish I
could get to know
more OAMR
members…I am so
excited about
Conference…I
am working on
my CMC…I am
working on my
MMC…& I am
almost there!
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 7
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019
Region I
Greetings from Region I! My name is Dawne Shaw and I was recently appointed as the 2018-2020 Region I Director.
I replaced St. Helens City Recorder Kathy Payne, MMC, who was appointed to the position of Second Vice President (Congratulations Kathy!). I have been with the City of Warrenton since late 2014 and a member of OAMR since 2016. I am looking forward to representing our region!
Region I members got together on December 7 for a holiday lunch and
ornament exchange at T. Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. We had a great time! Great food and, most of all, great company!
Region I Director Dawne Shaw
City of Warrenton
Region II
Region II held our Holiday Luncheon on December 7 at Olive Garden in Beaverton. There were 17 of us in attendance, and lots of laughter.
The City of Banks held their 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on
November 25, 2018 at Greenville City Park. Approximately 250 attendees enjoyed performances by the Banks High School Band & Choir, they enjoyed cocoa and cookies provided by the Friends of Banks Library, and Santa arrived on
an engine from the Banks Fire District #13 to visit and hand out candy canes. Mayor Edison led the crowd in a countdown to the lighting of the Christmas Tree.
Region II Director Angie Lanter, MMC
City of Banks
Upcoming Events
Winter Events:
January 25, 2019
http://firsttasteoregon.com/
February 14-17, 2019
2019 Winter Wings Festival—
www.winterwingsfest.org
February 16, 2019
Oregon’s 160th Birthday Celebration
at the State Capitol
http://www.oregoncapitol.com/
February 21-24, 2019
Newport Seafood and Wine Festival
http://seafoodandwine.com/
February 22-24, 2019
Wizard World Portland
http://www.oregoncapitol.com/
https://wizardworld.com/comiccon/portland
March 1-3, 2019
Volksfest Mt. Angel
https://www.mtangelvolksfest.com/
March 9, 2019
La Pine’s Annual Crab Feed
http://www.oregonfestivals.org/events/details/la-pine-s-annual-crab-feed-13162
Top row: Kathy Payne, St. Helens; Susan Reeves, Scappoose Next row: Dawne Shaw, Warrenton; Lisa Scholl, St. Helens Next row: Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, Nehalem; Cynthia Amarillo, Manzanita Front Row: Terri Michel, Rockaway Beach; Colleen Riggs, Cannon Beach
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 9
Region III
Join Mt. Angel for Volksfest! March 1-3, 2019 The people’s festival and celebration of best of the wurst.
Celebrate Mount Angel's German heritage at Volksfest, where you will f i n d t h e b e s t h a n d c r a f t e d German sausages as well as local and German beers. Enjoy other great food, live German music, dancing, games and demonstrations.
Special events include Senior Day for 65 and over, with special giveaways on Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday, the Wurst Run 5k and 10k.
So dust off your lederhosen, starch up your Bavarian dirndl, and join the happy folk of Mt. Angel for a fun filled, three-day celebration of the Wurst (Sausage) at Volksfest.
For more information please visit https://www.mtangelvolksfest.com/
- Amber Mathiesen , CMCCity of Mt. Angel
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 10
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 11
Audit Committee
The 2018-2019 Audit Committee is
comprised of members: Dale Shafer,
City of Nehalem; Debbie Bernard, City
of Willamina; Nancy Parker, CMC,
City of Athena; Melissa Thompson-
Kiefer, CMC, City of Nehalem; and
Linda Galeazzi, CMC, Salem Area
Mass Transit District (Cherriots).
At the Board’s request Karin Johnson,
MMC, City of Independence, and I
reviewed FY 2017-2018, FY 2016-
2017, and FY 2015-2016 to make sure
that all entries were correct, and
balances were carried forward
correctly.
The Audit Committee met on
November 9, 2018 to conduct the
Audit for Fiscal Year ending October
31, 2018.
The Audit Committee’s report will be
submitted to the OAMR Board at its
Mid-Year meeting, and a copy of the
report will be included in the OAMR
Summer Newsletter.
– Angie Lanter, MMC,
City of Banks
Audit Committee Chair
City Recorder’s Procedure Manual Committee
Members of the 2018-2019 City
Recorder’s Procedure Manual include:
Jennifer Nelson, CMC, City of
Carlton; Carol Weir, MMC, City of
Rogue River; Devree Leymaster, CMC,
City of Fairview; Colleen Riggs, City of
Cannon Beach; Sally Moore, Port of
Cascade Locks; Teri Bacus, City of
Pilot Rock; Lori Lesmeister, City of
North Plains; and Terri Michel, City of
Rockaway Beach.
The City Recorder’s Procedure Manual
(CPRM) is now available on the
OAMR website, under the members
only section (go to the document
center and then manuals).
The CRPM Committee is in the
process of finishing up our review of
the entire CPRM, and any proposed
changes and/or corrections will be
presented to the Board in early 2019.
Please feel free to email me at
a l an t er@c i t yofbanks .org w i th
suggestions of areas of the handbook
you would like to see reviewed. Also,
if you have a specific area of expertise,
and would like to be listed as a
resource in the manual please let me
know.
– Angie Lanter, MMC,
City of Banks
CPRM Committee Chair
Internet Committee
Don’t let your OAMR membership
lapse! Renewals were due January 1.
Visit the Member Renewal page
(https://www.oamr.org/member-
renewal) on the OAMR website to
access your online profile to renew.
After February 1st, those who haven’t
renewed will lose their Listserv
subscription and member-only website
access.
Be sure to log in to the OAMR
website to enjoy all the benefits of
your OAMR Membership. Visit the
member-only Document Center to
find great resources! If you don’t have
a website password, or forgot it, just
click the Forgot Password link.
If you need technical assistance or
have suggestions for improving the
OAMR website, please email:
[email protected] or call
(503) 368-5627.
– Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, CMC,
City of Nehalem
Internet Committee Co-Chair
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 12
Membership Committee
We have new members I’d like to acknowledge: Region II Dennis Durham, Yamhill Claudia Cisneros, Oregon City John-Paul Miller, Lake Oswego Region III Randi Meadors, Donald Region VI Tish Pinkerton, Deschutes Region VII Belinda Buswell, Wallowa Nanci Sandoval, Umatilla Janell Scaplehorn, Adams
– Donna Biggerstaff, CMC,
City of Banks
Membership Committee Chair
Records Management Committee
Season’s Greetings from the Records Management Committee!
What a momentous few months for the Records Management Committee (RMC)! We met Oregon’s new Publ ic Records Advocate (PRA), made Oregon Law Enforcement Records Association (OLERA) friends, finished the Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Plan (DPRP), and went to Conference! Oh, and we made stops in Corvallis and Wilsonville. Phewph!
At our meeting in July and at Conference in Portland the RMC had the pleasure of getting to know our new Public Records Advocate
(PRA), Ginger McCall. While Ginger and her Deputy PRA, Todd Albert, are still figuring out how to start a new state agency, it has been wonderful to take in the knowledge and advice they offer. Your RMC highly recommends reaching out to them with any public records questions. You can find out more about Ginger and the services her office provide here: https://sos.oregon.gov/public-records/Pages/advocate.aspx. You can also check out the PRA’s first report to the Legislature here: https://sos.oregon.gov/public-records/Documents/final-prac-report.pdf And don’t forget our friends at the State Archives
are always ready and willing to answer all your records questions too! Visit them at https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/default.aspx.
In July, we had the pleasure of meeting Brian Wallace, with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, who also represents the OLERA. W e h a v e s t a r t e d s e v e r a l conversations about our shared interest in records management that should lead to a strong inter-disciplinary connection over the coming years.
Also in July, we concluded our multi-year effort to revise and update the
DPRP. Hopefully, by the time this newsletter hits your inbox the updated DPRP will be available on the OAMR website and the State Archives training page ( v i s i t h t t p s : / /sos.oregon.gov/archives/P a g e s /
(Continued on page 14)
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 13
records_management_training.aspx) – if the RMC Chair would finally get around to sending the right emails! Next up, the RMC will tackle that pesky electronic mail trend by launching a review of the E-Mail Policy Manual that the RMC and State Archives developed in 2010. We will look at how to update it and add information about text messaging and social media too. We ask for your patience on this one – it may take a while! As has been our recent tradition, we moved around our beautiful state a bit – Carla in Corvallis and Kim in Wilsonville were excellent hosts (thank you!). We’re looking forward to 2019 meetings in Salem, Canby, and Albany. And finally, I’d like to thank Kattie Riggs, Oregon City, for stepping forward to help serve as co- or vice- chair of the RMC. Thank you, Kattie! And thank you to all members of the RMC for being such amazing colleagues!
- Scott Stauffer, CMC City of Milwaukie
Records Management Committee Chair Scholarship Committee MARK YOUR CALENDARS for SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINES: All Scholarship Guidelines
(must read) and Applications are f o u n d a t h t t p s : / /
www.oamr.org/scholarships Mid-Year scholarship opened
November 5, 2018, and closes on January 18, 2019. The recipient notification will go out on February 1, 2019.
PD1 – PDIV scholarships opened on December 3, 2018 and closes on March 1, 2019. The recipient notification will go out on March 22, 2019.
Annual Academy and Annual Conference scholarships opens April 8, 2018 and closes on June 7 , 2 0 1 9 . T h e r e c i p i e n t notification will go out on June 28, 2019.
IIMC scholarship opens May 3, 2019 and closes on August 2, 2019. The recipients are notified at the Annual Conference.
Harris/Davis Scholarship opens on February 4, 2019, Monday, and closes on March 1, 2019, F r i d a y . T h e r e c i p i e n t notification will be March 23, 2018.
The Scholarship funds for this year are smaller than in the previous years and the awarding of scholarships will be much tighter. The Scholarship Committee encourages all to apply for a scholarship, but do keep in mind there will be fewer scholarships awarded. You can begin applying when the scholarship opens. Please read the guidelines for each s c h o l a r s h i p . S c h o l a r s h i p recipients are responsible for complying with the guidelines and deadlines. The Annual Conference scholarship recipients are required to do a written report.
All other scholarship recipients (Mid-Year Academy, all PDs and the Annual Academy) are required to do a Knowledge Transfer Action Plan (KTAP), and no written report. Scholarships provide professional development towards the CMC and M M C , a n d n e t w o r k i n g opportunities for OAMR members. The Scholarship Committee is excited to receive your applications. If you would like to join the Scholarship Committee we would love to have you. Contact me and I will add you to our committee. If you have any questions on OAMR’s various scholarship opportunities, feel free to contact me at 503-526-2650 or [email protected]. Quotes from the reports from the Annual Conference: “This was my first OAMR Annual Academy and Conference and I am so thankful I was able to attend. I am in my first seven months of being a City Recorder and the information I learned and the people I met was incredible!” “I really enjoyed the speaker, Ms. Bethanne Kronick from Simplify. I came out of this session with helpful tips and tricks that I have already implemented in my work life to help increase my productivity!” “I also attended the “Introduction to Public Records Law: Records Management and Access” and “Public Records” Sessions, which
(Continued from page 13)
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 14
also provided great updates and reminders. We are very fortunate to have a strong OAMR Records Management Committee that keeps our membership up to date on the l a te s t changes to records management.”
“The second session that I attended was Ethics –An overview of Oregon Government Ethics Commission. This training is always a great refresher. I enjoy hearing how easy it is to fall into an ethics trap. It seems that it would be fairly easy to determine what an ethical practice is or not. However, the training shines a light on all those grey areas, where you think that you are doing the right thing when you really are not.”
“The Conference was amazing, once again. I took part of the Athenian Dialogue: Shoot Like A Girl. I was very excited about this class because this was one of the better discussions I have attended. My group gave a brief presentation on obstacles that City Recorders need to overcome. My group helped me to come up with several great ideas to get my City Hall a restroom.”
“All in all, we have very stressful positions and everything we do is basically under a microscope. Being able to come to the conference and talk with others that are in the same position as I am is very comforting. Some of us are the City Managers and Recorders and our work load is
huge. The lessons learned from the classes and others helps to keep you on the right track, doing the right processes, and gives encouragement and strength to do the job we know we are capable of. It is truly an honor being a part of this group and being entrusted with the position that I hold. I take it all very seriously and am very appreciative for the scholarship so that I can continue my growth as a City Recorder/Manager. Thank you!”
“In the mid-afternoon I took the Supervisor 101 – Back to the Basics presented by Sharon Harris and man oh man did she have a strong personality, but I loved it! The information she presented you knew she had a passion for and she recommended great ideas to take back to the office and implement with your supervisor if you weren’t one.”
“Attending conference and networking with colleagues is such an energetic and supportive environment. It is great to see the successes of other Recorders
acknowledged and celebrated – it definitely pushes me to strive to be a better Recorder.”
“Let me start by saying I was truly terrified as I loaded my car and was on my way to Portland. The surprises I found again were amazing. I have never felt so welcomed, accepted or validated in a decision as I did when I arrived and was greeted by and introduced to this amazing group of people that not only welcomed me but in just a few short days helped me come to realize the intelligence, resource, camaraderie and new and rekindled friendship that was offered to me.”
Nanci Moyo, CMC City of Beaverton
Scholarship Committee Chair
(Continued from page 14)
2020 OAMR Conference Bid
Awarded to Valley River Inn
At the 2018 Annual Conference, the membership voted to accept the
bid for the 2020 Mid-Year Academy and Annual Academy &
Conference from The Valley River Inn in Eugene. OAMR was there in
2009, and The Valley River Inn is very excited to welcome us back!
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 15
Special Projects and Fundraising Committee
We are really excited to announce this year’s fundraising goal of $13,000 and extend an invitation for everyone’s participation. With your help, we will raise lots of money to provide numerous scholarships for OAMR members!
Don’t forget OAMR when you’re out there shopping!
Don’t forget OAMR as you come across deals! The annual OAMR auction sales mark over 50% of overall earnings for scholarships so every little bit helps. As you are out shopping and see deals on items, please consider donating them to the annual auction. Big or small, these donations help get our organization to where we want to go. Ideas include…. purses, wine, bath & body products, children/baby products, crafts….the sky is the limit!
Fred Meyer’s Community Rewards Program!
Sign-up for the program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to the Oregon Association of M u n i c i p a l R e c o r d e r s a t
w w w . f r e d m e y e r . c o m /communityrewards. You can also search for us by our non-profit number WA320. Then every time you shop and use your rewards card you are helping OAMR earn a donation! You can still earn your rewards points, fuel points and rebates just as you do today! If even a quarter of our membership signed up for this service we would earn $800 this
year alone. Doing some Amazon Shopping?
Then Shop ‘Amazon Smile’ instead! J u s t v i s i t h t t p s : / /smile.amazon.com/ instead of your regular amazon page when looking to order this season. Then under the ‘Pick your own charitable organization’ search for the ‘Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders’. Every little bit helps and we all know it goes towards a good cause!
Raffle Baskets
Each region will be creating a ‘Region Basket’ this year which will have amazing items highlighting their themes. Region VI will have a basket at Mid-Year and all the other
regions will have baskets at the Conference. The Conference theme this year is “Shoot for the Stars” and all the baskets will be doing just that!
How you can help:
Donate items (overnight stays at area hotels/resorts/casinos, gift certificates to local stores or restaurants, gift items made in your region or that your region is known for, etc.) and provide those items to your Region Director either before or at Mid-Year and Annual Conference. Buy or sell tickets for the raffle baskets…the more you buy or sell, the more scholarships we can offer to our members!
Thank you so much OAMR for your amazing generosity and support toward fundraising efforts!
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 16
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 17
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Oregon Association of
Municipal Recorders is to enhance the quality
of our office and to encourage dedication to
our profession, by providing educational
experiences of the highest quality as well as
promote the professionalism of the office of
municipal recorder.
Newsletter Submission Deadlines
Spring 2019 - March 13, 2019
Summer 2019 - June 12, 2019
Fall 2019 - September 25, 2019
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 18
Volume 38 - Winter 2018/2019 Page 19
