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Workshop Descriptions
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1
Preservation
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"The Big Picture"
Preservation initiatives at the Federal and State level will be discussed. State, local and national experts will discuss the current initiatives underway including the Oregon Housing Acquisition Project; a statewide collaborative initiative to preserve Oregon’s federally assisted affordable housing.
Panelists:
Michael Bodaken, National Housing Trust (National Perspective)
Rob Prasch, Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (Oregon)
Handouts:
 National Housing Trust - State and Local Tools to Preserve and Improve Affordable Rental Housing
Oregon Housing Acquisition Project
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2
Financial Resources
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"Understanding the Performance of Your Project"
The Analysis of Income and Expense System (AIES) was created by OHCS as a statewide database to gather actual project income and expenses through the Internet. Learn how this system is used to compile data into a format so owners and asset managers can compare their project's income and expenses with statewide ranges, medians and averages for similar projects.
Handouts:
AIES Report
AIES Slideshow
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3
Home Ownership
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"Home Ownership Outreach"
Learn about the activities of the Regional Housing Centers statewide and the services they provide. Hear about the most desirable financing, down payment assistance, rehabilitation resources, and post-ownership counseling activities being conducted.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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4
Services in Housing
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"Hot Topics in Fair Housing"
If you have ever assumed that your ordinary business practices are not likely to lead to a fair housing complaint, think again! Are you in compliance with the Fair Housing laws within Oregon? Representatives from the Fair Housing Council of Oregon will be onsite to share the current issues and trends in fair housing, enforcement, as well as provide answers for your most burning questions. This presentation is upbeat, entertaining and highly informative.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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5
Housing Development Tools
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OHCS New (Proposed) CFC Green Building Standard
To help support the state's sustainability objectives, OHCS intends to adopt a green building standard to be integrated into the Spring 2009 Consolidated Funding Cycle (CFC). OHCS contracted with Green Building Services, Inc., to identify solutions and make a final recommendation for the new CFC green building standard. This session will overview the process, outcomes and recommendations from this project.
Panelists:
Terry Miller, Green Building Services
Handout:
OHCS Greenbuilding Standard
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6
Preservation
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"The Real Deal"
Details of recent preservation financings completed by Oregon Housing and Community Services will be discussed. Staff professionals from HUD and Rural Development will be available to provide comments and answer preservation program questions.
Handouts:
Portland MFH Program Center - Internal Determinative Criteria Review
Determinitive Criteria Application Submittal Checklist
HUD Scope of Work for Appraisers
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7
Financial Resources
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"Oregon's Individual Account Initiative: Building a Base for the Future"
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) offer low income Oregonians a chance to build a better future for themselves, their families and their communities. Join us in the conversation about Oregon's remarkable IDA Initiative - where we are, and where we are going.
Panelists:
Cynthia Winter
Janet Byrd
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8
Home Ownership
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"State Bond Program"
Oregon Housing and Community Services has one of the most advantageous home ownership financing programs in the state. Learn more about the Oregon Bond program, who the participating lenders are, and the resources available to couple with the program.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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9
Services in Housing
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"Rethinking Our Responses to Homelessness. What Role Do You Play?"
In addition to creating housing opportunities and choices for Oregon's homeless populations, planning and efforts are underway to redesign our response to the needs of homeless persons. Oregon's 10-year plan to end homelessness includes prevention and intervention, permanent supportive housing opportunities, and system improvements. The state, local communities and governments, as well as community organizations are all vested in redesigning this response to serve homeless persons better.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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10
Housing Development
Tools
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"Housing Development Tips and Practices"
Hear from developers on some of the practices used to effectively and efficiently develop affordable housing. Learn tips to contain costs, pick a project site and manage your development team.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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11
Preservation
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"Manufactured Dwelling Preservation"
Oregon has had limited, but some success in preserving parks for resident ownership. A panel of experienced park preservation experts will describe the means and obstacles encountered in park conversions to resident ownership.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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12
Financial
Resources
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"Financing Tools - Roundtable"
Hear the latest news on state bond programs for multi-family housing, an update on the Consolidated Funding Cycle as well as securing other resources.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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13
Home Ownership
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"Minority Homeownership"
Efforts are being carried out in communities to address the home ownership needs of minority households. Hear a panel of practitioners describe their local efforts and what is being accomplished.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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14
Services in
Housing
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"Resident Services: More Than a Compliance Issue"
Apart from a funding requirement, why do sponsors and developers care about their residents' needs and provide services? Although emerging evidence in the nation and local experiences show that resident service results in personal benefits to the residents, they also impact the bottom line in affordable housing. Join the discussion to share and learn about experiences related to compliance, resident service activities, fundraising, and opportunities for the resident services industry.
Handout:
Resident Services
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15
Housing
Development
Tools
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"Compliance 101"
Back to the Basics of Compliance will cover how funding sources are joined together to fund the project, and how conflicting sources may impact your day-to-day operations. Join us for this down-to-earth discussion on how to meet the compliance requirements for multiple funded projects.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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16
Housing
Development
Tools
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"Compliance Roundtable"
Bring your hard-to-answer compliance questions to this forum. Oregon Housing and Community Services compliance/contract officers will be on-hand to answer those difficult questions.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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17
Intensive - Creating a Thriving Oregon
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“Food and Nutrition: Growing a Healthy Oregon”
Moderator:
Jon Stubenvoil
Handouts:
Oregon Thrives Slideshow
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18
Intensive - Creating a Thriving Oregon
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"Housing Opportunities for All"
Moderator:
Michael Anderson
Handouts:
Housing Opportunities for All Slideshow
Tools That Work: Framing and Messaging for Affordable Housing Slideshow
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19
Intensive - Creating a Thriving Oregon
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“Economic Stability: Laying a Solid Foundation”
Moderator:
Patti-Whitney Wise
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20
Intensive - Creating a Thriving Oregon
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"Asset Development: Building on the Foundation”
Moderator:
Janet Byrd
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21
Intensive -History of
Poverty
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“The Individuals Who Influenced the War on Poverty”
Presenter:
David Bradley
Handout:
The History of Poverty
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22
Energy
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Weatherization
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“Low-Carbon World - Part 1”
Discussion of the Western Climate Initiative recommendations, cap-and-trade systems, and the work that is under way in preparation for the 2009 Legislative Session.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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23
Intensive - History of Poverty
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“Congress and the War on Poverty”
Presenter:
David Bradley
Handout:
The History of Poverty
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24
Energy
and
Weatherization
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"Low-Carbon World - Part 2"
How will the emerging carbon control and mitigation environment affect low-income households? Learn what steps we can take to help these households adjust and make certain the low-income voices are heard.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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25
Intensive - History of Poverty
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“The History of Community Action”
Presenter:
David Bradley
Handout:
The History of Poverty
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26
Energy
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Weatherization
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“Innovative Approaches to Energy Education”
This session will provide participants with a solid understanding of the benefits of providing effective energy education to low-income clients.
Panelists:
Kurt Torgerson
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27
Oregon Thrives
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“Carrying the Message Forward: 2009 Legislative Session and Beyond”
Whether you are working to create housing opportunities, promote an Act to End Hunger, or communicate complex policy agendas, reports or concepts, this session will provide you with concrete ideas, next steps, and the tools to carry the message to your community.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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"When Catastrophes Happen. Lessons Learned from Vernonia"
This session will lead you through the hip-deep waters of flood recovery. Your guides will be four people who earned their disaster recovery waders by responding to December's flood, windstorm and mudflows in Vernonia. Moderator Paul Evans of the Governor's staff and the panel will examine what disasters have in common as well as discuss the political, organizational, financial and human challenges. Don't worry, we won't let you get your shoes wet!
Panelists:
To be determined.
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29
Intensive -History of Poverty
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"The Turning Point"
Presenter:
David Bradley
Handout:
The History of Poverty
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30
Energy
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Weatherization
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"The Emerging of the "Smart Grid "
Automated Metering Infrastructure "Smart Meters" will change the way utilities interact with their customers. In time, the smart grid will lead to dramatic changes in electricity usage and information flow. Learn how Community Action Agencies can be on the front line to help low-income households adapt to this new environment.
Panelists:
Jim Abrahamson
Melissa Torgerson
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31
Intensive -Interrupting Generational Poverty
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"A New Paradigm: Beyond Coping"
The War on Poverty in the U.S. was effective before funding was diverted to the Vietnam War. Agencies emerged from the War on Poverty and the model worked. The current gap in income within the U.S. is growing. Statistics are clear: at best, we are helping people "COPE" with their poverty. This session will illuminate practical strategies and present a model that moves people out of poverty. This model goes beyond just coping, to a model that breaks poverty barriers. Join us as we explore the real poverty causes and illuminate a new paradigm for providing authentic opportunities for moving out of poverty.
Presenter:
Dr. Donna Beegle
Handout:
A New Paradigm: Beyond Coping
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32
Best Practices
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"40-Steps to a Successful Legislative Visit"
An insider look at what every serious advocate should know when attempting to impact and influence the legislative process.
Panelists:
David Bradley
Handout:
40 Steps to Successful Lobbying
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33
Teamwork
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"Playing Nice in the Sandbox"
Tired of going home saying to yourself, "I wish I hadn't said/done that..." or "I wish I would have spoken up/taken action instead of doing nothing...?" This highly acclaimed workshop helps you find ways to make good choices when you deal with situations and people relating to change, challenge and conflict, so that at the end of the day, you feel content -- not regret. This applies to leadership, teamwork and customer service. BONUS: You get to work in a nice sandbox ...not a litter box!
Presenter:
Kim Ratz
Handout:
Playing Nice in the Sandbox
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34
Training - The Nuts and Bolts
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"ROMA - Train the Trainer"
The "Train the Trainer" project was designed to support CAPO's efforts to adopt, build and support ROMA capacity in the Community Action Network. Learn how this training can be used within your organization in managing the reporting requirements of ROMA.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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35
Energy
and
Weatherization
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"Introduction to Low-Income Weatherization"
An introduction to low-income weatherization, how it is delivered in Oregon, and how it provides benefits to clients that go beyond energy savings.
Panelists:
Diane Hensen
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Intensive - Interrupting Generational Poverty
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"A New Paradigm: Beyond Coping - Part 2"
Continuing discussion on how to provide authentic opportunities and the model that helps move people out poverty.
Presenter:
Dr. Donna Beegle
A New Paradigm: Beyond Coping
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36
Best Practices
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“Getting the Most Out of Your Lobby Day at the Capitol”
So you’ve been asked to take a day off work to attend a “Lobby Day” at the Capitol. You don’t know your legislators…you barely understand the legislation…you definitely don’t know where to park…how could this possibly be a good use of your time? The answer is that it is very worthwhile. This workshop will help you understand what can be accomplished and how to be effective. We will review the anatomy of lobby days done in the past and identify some of the pitfalls that exist. An excellent seminar for organizers and participants alike!
Panelists:
Phil Donovan
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37
Teamwork
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"Collaboration and Community Involvement Strategies for the 21st Century"
The challenges that confront society today are bigger and more complex than any one agency or organization can address. We all understand the concept of "synergy" - that the sum of many is greater than any one part. Unfortunately it's easier said than done. The good news is...collaboratives do work when people involved are deliberate about how they get started, and adjust when necessary. Become more confident and competent when collaborating with others to do even more than you might have thought possible . . .
Presenter:
Kim Ratz
Handout:
Collaboration Skills for the 21st Century
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38
Training - The Nuts and Bolts
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"ROMA - Results Oriented Management System"
This session discusses the ROMA initiative developed by the CSBG Network to assist agencies in meeting the challenge of becoming more results-oriented. The program is designed to preserve the anti-poverty focus of community action and to promote greater effectiveness among state and local agencies receiving CSBG funds.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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39
Energy
and
Weatherization
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"Sustainable Energy for Low-Income Populations"
What can low-income households do to utilize sustainable energy to help meet their energy needs, but still contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions? Join the discussion as we explore the 'how-to's.'
Panelists:
To be determined.
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40
Intensive - Interrupting Generational Poverty
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"I Get It. What Do I Do Now?"
People who live in the crisis of poverty report that the majority of their interactions with professionals result in exchanges where they are unsure what they are 'supposed to do next.' This session will provide the tools for communicating more effectively across poverty barriers as well as provide a template for developing a 'poverty competency action plan' to address systemic and policy barriers to moving out of poverty.
Presenter:
Dr. Donna Beegle
Handout:
Tools for Making a Difference
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41
Best Practices
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"Fiscal 101 and Best Practices"
OHCS Financial Management staff and fiscal staff from highly performing partner agencies will review the basic principles of indirect cost allocation and other fundamental financial processes. Best practices and forms will be shared to help new partners, or those needing assistance, with development of high performance standards for fiscal management.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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42
Teamwork
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"Playing Nice in the Sandbox"
Tired of going home saying to yourself, "I wish I hadn't said/done that..." or "I wish I would have spoken up/taken action instead of doing nothing...?" This highly acclaimed workshop helps you find ways to make good choices when you deal with situations and people relating to change, challenge and conflict, so that at the end of the day, you feel content -- not regret. This applies to leadership, teamwork and customer service. BONUS: You get to work in a nice sandbox ...not a litter box!
A repeat of Workshop 33.
Presenter:
Kim Ratz
Handout:
Playing Nice in the Sandbox
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43
Training - The Nuts and Bolts
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"Mental Health & Housing”
Dr. Susan Bettis, Clinical Director of Counseling, William Temple House in Portland, will discuss the inter-relationship between housing, homelessness and a person's mental health.
Presenter:
Dr. Susan Bettis
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44
Energy
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Weatherization
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"Motivational Interviewing"
As energy prices continue to rise, Oregon's poorest families are paying over 36 percent of their household budget toward utility bills. Integrating bill payment assistance, energy education and case management services provides an effective, comprehensive approach to addressing household energy needs. However, providing this unique mix of services also requires a wide range of skills. This session will briefly outline the basics of Motivational Interviewing, a technique which encourages goal-based, client-centered communication principles. Attendees will also gain applied skills to integrate into current practices.
Panelists:
Denise Ernst
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40
(continued)
Intensive - Interrupting Generational Poverty
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"I Get It. What Do I Do Now? - Part 2"
Continuing discussion on the tools available to communicate more effectively across poverty barriers and a template to develop a 'poverty competency action plan' to address systemic and policy barriers to moving out of poverty.
Presenter:
Dr. Donna Beegle
Handout:
Tools for Making a Difference
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45
Best Practices
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"Fiscal Management for OHCS Partners - Ask the Experts"
In this interactive session, a panel of experts will answer your toughest questions about fiscal reporting, payment processing, and recordkeeping as related to the delivery of OHCS programs. Find out everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask!
Panelists:
To be determined.
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46
Teamwork
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"Collaboration and Community Involvement"
The challenges that confront society today are bigger and more complex than any one agency or organization can address. We all understand the concept of "synergy" - that the sum of many is greater than any one part. Unfortunately it's easier said than done. The good news is...collaboratives do work when people involved are deliberate about how they get started, and adjust when necessary. Become more confident and competent when collaborating with others to do even more than you might have thought possible . . .
A repeat of Work Session 37.
Presenter:
Kim Ratz
Handout:
Collaboration Skills for the 21st Century
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47
Training - The Nuts and Bolts
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"Flexible State Funding for CAPS - A Strategy to Secure State 'CSBG-Like' Funds in Oregon"
A panel of CAPO Legislative Committee members and other community action partners will discuss OHCS' legislative request for flexible support funding for community action programs. Learn how these funds can benefit your clients. Identify strategies that will ensure these funds are available to invest in your community to help economically challenged Oregonians. Find out how YOU can be a catalyst in making this concept a reality and why you would want to be a part of this effort.
Panelists:
To be determined.
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48
Energy and Weatherization
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"Dehumidifiers: A Low Cost Solution to Moisture and Mildew"
Learn how to choose the right dehumidifier for homes within our region. Properly selected, dehumidifiers can cost effectively eliminate the unhealthy levels of moisture that allow mold to flourish in homes.
Panelists:
Steve Jole
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