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SDAO Newsletter Fall 2024
SDAO Newsletter Fall 2024

Call to Action: SDAO Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, State & Local Cybersecurity Grant Program: Round Two, 2025 SDAO Annual Conference: Save the Date, Risk Management Regional Training Series, 2025 SDAO Awards Program, Board Member Recruitment and Orientation, Do We Have Your Budget Information, November Election Ballot Measures, Legislative Action Toolkit: Meet With Your Legislators, Public Contracting Updates, Do We Have Your Email Address, Special Districts Consulting Services, Vendor Solutions Network, What Is A Special District: New Video Resource, Stay Safe With CISA’s Entity Notifications, Public Meetings Law Traing: Your Questions Answered, Fall Prep: Essential Steps to Protect Your Property & Reduce Liability, The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness, Qualities of A Good Manager, Member Calendar.

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SDAO Summer Newsletter 2024
SDAO Summer Newsletter 2024

Call to Action: 2024 SDAO Annual Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, Save the Date: 2025 SDAO Annual Conference, Todd Heidgerken Receives PNWS-AWWA George Warren Fuller Award, Academy Certificate Recipients, SDAO Board of Directors Management Staff Training Series, SDAO Risk Management Regional Training, 2025 SDAO Awards Program, Legislative Update: Primary Election Results, House Approves Bipartisan Special Districts Grant Accessibility Act, Special Districts Consulting Services Update, Oregon Minimum Wage Increases, Annual Membership Update Forms, Heat Illness Prevention, Vector Solutions: Enhancing Safety and Preparedness, OFLA Changes, Protecting Oregon’s Special Districts: Cybersecurity Tips and Best Practices, Updated Oregon Government Employee Handbook Template – Now Available, Cultivating Understanding Through Meaningful Conversations, 2024-2025 Safety and Security Grant , Best Practices Program Update, Hinge Health, Member Calendar.

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SDAO Newsletter Spring 2024
SDAO Newsletter Spring 2024

Call to Action: SDAO Annual Conference Wrap Up, Special District Accessibility Act, SDAO Internship Grant Program Deadline Approaching, Academy Certificate Recipients, Golf Tournament: Save the Date, 2024 SDAO Awards Program, SDAO HR Regional Training Series, SDAO Risk Management Regional Training, Committee and Volunteer Interest Form, Special District Consulting Services Update, 2024 Legislative Session in Review, Special District Socialite Series, Members In the News, SDAO Membership Benefits Overview, SDIS: it’s Not Just Insurance, Goodby Winter, Hello Spring Maintenance, Setting the State in 2024 – HR Answers, 2024 Best Practices Program, Know Your Benefits, MDLive, Member Calendar.

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SDAO Newsletter Winter 2024
SDAO Newsletter Winter 2024

Call to Action: SDAO Annual Conference, SDAO Internship Grant Program, Important Membership Dues Update, Academy Certificate Recipients, Public Meetings Law Update, Switching to a .gov Domain, Recreational Immunity Ends for Improved Trails, Legislative Update, Special Districts Consulting Services Update, SDAO Board Member Spotlight, Sponsor a Public Fellow, Risk management Process Series: Follow Up, Board of Trustees Spotlight, Bike Lanes, Cyber Coverage and Longevity Credit Program, Benefits of Virtual Mental Health Care, Flexibility: Today’s Workplace Necessity, Member Calendar.

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SDAO Newsletter Fall 2023
SDAO Newsletter Fall 2023

Call to Action: Raising Funds for SDAO Training Scholarships, 2024 SDAO Annual Conference Save the Date, Cybersecurity Information, Upcoming Webinars, Recent Legislation Means Municipal Audit Changes for Oregon’s Special Districts, Enforcement of Public Meetings Law, Legislative Update, Paid Leave Oregon – Here we go, From Storms to Claims: How to Prepare and Prevent, 2024 SDAO Awards Program, Special Districts Consulting Services, Save Money on Your Insurance, Safety and Security Grant, Risk Management Process Series: Risk Control, The Transition is Complete- Thank you, Conducting A Comprehensive Skills Gap Analysis: Preparing for Future Challenges, Member Calendar.

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SDAO Newsletter Summer 2023
SDAO Newsletter Summer 2023

Call to Action: Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, Membership Satisfaction Survey, Academy Certificate Recipients, Oregon Minimum Wage Increase, Annual Membership Update Forms, SDAO Internship Grant Program Update, Consulting Services Program Update, Save Lives Oregon Harm Reduction, NSDC Proposes Federal Definition of “Special District”, Legislative Update, 2024 SDAO Awards Program, SDAO Board of Directors & Training Series, SDAO Risk Management Regional Training Series, SDAO Spotlight – Chief Joseph Rodondi, Pick Up the Phone: Prevent Loss to Your District, The Risk Management Process, Incorporating Gratitude Into Your Culture, Need Help? Ask Tonya, New Courses on Your Vector Solutions Training Platform, How to Report a New Work Injury to SAIF, EAP Intake Procedures, Cybersecurity Quick Reference Guide, Vector Solutions Vector Training, Sunshine + Emergency Preparation = Savings, Workplace Wellness, Member Calendar.

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SDAO Newsletter Spring 2023
SDAO Newsletter Spring 2023

Call to action: SDAO Annual Conference Wrap Up, NSDC Update, Academy Certificate Recipients, SDAO Internship Grant Program, Announcements, Golf Tournament Save the Date, What is a Special District, Committee + Volunteer Interest Form, Legislative Update, 2023 SDAO Awards Program, SDAO Human Resources Regional Training Series, SDAO Risk Management Series, Special Districts Consulting Services, Document, Document, Document, Workers’ Compensation Program Update, Inspect Your Facilities, Things Successful Supervisors Do Differently, 5 Steps To Everyday Health and Wellness, Construction Season: Keep Your Agent Informed, Best Practices Program, and Member Calendar.

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Winter 2023 - News & Risk Management Review
Winter 2023 – News & Risk Management Review

Call to Action: SDAO Annual Conference, NSDC Capitol Hill Fly-In, SDAO Internship Grant Program, Paid Leave Oregon, Nationwide Cybersecurity Review is Open, In Memoriam: Dan Bradley, Legislative Update: Election Results, Legislative Day, Upcoming Trainings, Vendor Solutions Network, Nextdoor App Accommodates Special Districts, Special Districts Consulting Services Update, SDAO Board Member Spotlight, Members in the News, SDIS – Winter Weather Facilities Preparation, Board of Trustees Spotlight, Safety and Security Grant Program, Winter Chills, Cell Phones: Convenient or a Curse?, Employers Adjust Background Screening Standards, 5 Steps to Health and Wellness, Property Casualty Renewal Update, Volunteers and You, Important Message for SDAO Members, Member Calendar

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Fall 2022 - News & Risk Management Review
Fall 2022 – News & Risk Management Review

Call to Action: Pass a Legislative Advocacy Policy or Resolution, New Legislative Action Toolkit, 2023 SDAO Annual Conference, Employer Incentive Fund (EIF) Update, NSDC New Grand Opportunities, Upcoming Trainings, Academy Programs – Certificate Recipients, What is a Legislative or Administrative Interest?, The Most Valuable Person (MVP) at Your District – Key Contact, Public Records Advisory Council Considers Changes to Fees for Public Records, Paid Leave Oregon: Benefits Begin 9/3/2023, Special Districts Consulting Services, 2023 SDAO Awards Program, Members in the News SDIS, SDIS Board, Services, Meeting Schedule, Hiring Is a Big Deal – Use the Right Tools, 2022-2023 Safety & Security Grant, Survey: Expand Your District’s Budget – Lower Your Insurance Contributions, Stay Vigilant, It’s Time for an Insurance Review, Free Money? Free Equipment? Count Me In!, Member Calendar

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2022 Summer Newsletter
2022 Summer Newsletter

Summer Conference & Awards Banquet, In Memory of Kevin Pardy, Special Districts Consulting Services, 2023 SDAO Awards Program, Congratulations Jason Jantzi, New “Umbrella” Agreement with PSU, Oregon Student Wins National Contest, Membership Update Forms – Now Available, Board & Management Staff Regional Trainings, Legislative Update – Primary Election Results, Legislative Issues – Submission Form, Internship Grant Program – Award Recipients, Academy Programs – Certificate Recipients, 2022 Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, What You Won’t Hear About Special Districts, Access Free Cybersecurity Trainings, Identifying Hazards at Your District, Supplemental Disability Benefits, 2022 SDIS Best Practices Program, Theft Continues To Be On the Rise, Dental Care – Oral Health and Wellness, The Power of One-on-One Meetings, Complimentary Cybersecurity Webinars, Member Calendar

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2022 Spring Newsletter
2022 Spring Newsletter

2022 SDAO Annual Conference – That’s a Wrap!, PSU’s Support of Oregon Special Districts. Special Districts Consulting Services, 2022 Internship Grant Program, Committee and Volunteer Interest Form, Board Member Spotlight – Nick Bakke, 2021-22 SDAO Award Recipients, Board Leadership Academy Certificate Recipients, SDAO Advisory Services, Summer Conference & Awards Banquet, 2022 Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, Legislative Update, Administrative Handbook – Updated, Upcoming Risk Management Trainings, Upcoming Human Resources Trainings, BOLI – New Handbook for Employers, NSDC – National Advocacy & Grant Assistance, Members in the News , HR Records Management – Foundations, 2022 Workers’ Compensation Renewal, Key Numbers in Workers’ Compensation, Bidding Public Contracts in Oregon, Risk Management’s Guide to OR-OSHA, 2022 SDIS Best Practices Program, It is Always Employment Claims Season, Your Wellness Matters – Mental Health, Member Calendar

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2022 Winter Newsletter
2022 Winter Newsletter

2022 SDAO Annual Conference – Register Today!, Special Districts Consulting Services, DEQ Clean Diesel Act – HB 2007 (2019 Session), Board Member Spotlight – Brent Stevenson, Engaging Our Stakeholders, Legislative Update, SDAO Academy Certificate Recipients, Spotlight – Chehalem Park & Recreation District, 2022 SDAO Training Schedule, NPP.Gov – Start Saving Now!, SDAO Resource Library, PSU – Combat Cyber Threats, SDAO Internship Grant Program, Members in the News, Current Theft Trend, Back to Basics, SDIS Awards $400,000 to Member Districts
Thank You for a Successful Renewal, Making the Most of Your Healthcare Dollars, Member Calendar

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2021 Fall Newsletter
2021 Fall Newsletter

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Board Member Spotlight – Chief Scott Stanton, Special Districts Consulting Services, Shake Alert Update, 2022 SDAO Annual Conference, Spotlight – Umatilla County Fire District #1, NSDC – New Grant Opportunities, Regulation of Public Property & Homelessness, New Prevailing Wage Rates, SDAO Membership Services – Meet Our Team, Legislative Update, Member Email Addresses Request, Spotlight – Bend Park & Recreation District, 2021 Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, SDAO Academy Certificate Recipients, Members in the News, Preparing Facilities for Winter Weather, Best Practices Program – Deadline Approaching, Fall and Winter Driving Reminders, Human Resources – 2021 Legislative Update, Regence Empower, Importance of the Employer Date of Knowledge, Member Calendar

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2021 Summer Newsletter
2021 Summer Newsletter

Protect Your District From Cyberattacks, Board Member Spotlight – MaryKay Dahlgreen, Free Online Trainings Available for Members, Board Leadership Academy – James Snyder
2021-22 SDAO Awards Program, Upcoming Regional Trainings, SDAO Scholarship & Grant Fund
Special Districts Consulting Services, Internship Grant Program – Award Recipients, Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), Where in OR Are Your SDAO Board of Directors?, 2021 Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, SDAO Academy – Certificate Recipients, How the ShakeAlert®
Warning System Works, Legislative Update, Disposable Wipes Legislation Passes, Members in the News, Welcome Katherine Taylor & Keri Staich, 2021 Best Practices Program – Survey Open, Rising Construction Costs in Today’s Market, Cyber Crime on the Rise, Going Back – Consider Job Descriptions, Protect Your Property from Wildfires & Winter, The Importance of Preventative Care, Regence Advantages, Member Calendar

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2021 Spring Newsletter
2021 Spring Newsletter

2021 Annual Conference, Board Member Spotlight – Jennifer Holland, SDAO Internship Grants, Board Leadership Academy – Update, 2021 SDAO Award Winners, Special Districts Consulting Services, Board & Commissions Recruitment Event, HR Regional Trainings – Now Virtual, SDAO Committee & Volunteer Opportunities, 2021 Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, SDAO Advisory Services, NPPGov, Earthquake Risk in Oregon, Being a Key Contact for SDAO, Legislative Update, District in the News, SDAO Academy – Update, AGRip Award Winner – Frank Stratton, Quick Reference Guides, Can We Require COVID-19 Vaccination?, Spring Clean Your Insurance, Good News for Recreational Immunity, Getting Your Injured Employees Back to Work, Cyber Threats, Regence – COVID-19 Vaccinations, Member Calendar

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Cover of Winter 2021 SDAO Newsletter
2021 Winter Newsletter

Join us for the 2021 Annual Conference, SDAO Internship Grant Program, Support for Oregon Volunteer Firefighters, Board Member Spotlight – Emily Stumpf, Follow us on Social Media, Special Districts Consulting Services, 2020 OFDDA President’s Award – Jason Jantzi, Legislative Update – Nov. Election Results, Members in the News, 2021 SDAO Trainings, What is Good Documentation?, 2020-21 SDIS Safety and Security Grant, SDIS Trustee Spotlight – Darren Bucich, Oregon WC Division – COVID-19 Information, Cyber Awareness, Government Employee Handbook Template, Ramifications of Remote Working, It’s That Time of Year Again, MD Live – Cold or Flu?, Regence – Know Before You Go, Member Calendar

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2020 Fall Newsletter
2020 Fall Newsletter

Wildfires Across Oregon; COVID-19 Expense Reimbursement; SDAO Awards Program; Follow us on Social Media; NPPGov Discount for Members; Special Districts Consulting Services; SDAO Board Leadership Academy; Grant Writing Assistance; OFDDA Fire District Directors Academy; 2021 SDAO; Annual Conference Changes; Legislative Updates; SDAO Board of Directors Changes; Members in the News; 2020 SDAO Trainings; OFCA Awards Grant to Public Safety EAP; COVID-19: Q&A; Communicable Disease Coverage Exclusion; Public Safety EAP; Unoccupied Buildings; Thank You Ted Kunze; FAQs on Filing a WC Claim; 2020-21 SDIS Safety and Security Grant; Best Practices Program
myStrength Digital Platform; Loss Prevention Plan; Member Calendar

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2020 Summer Newsletter
2020 Summer Newsletter

Supporting Our Members, New SDAO Site and Insurance Site Login, Virtual Public Meeting Etiquette, Special District Online Forum, Special Districts Consulting Services, 2020 Regional Trainings, SDAO Academy, 2020 Membership Survey, 2020 Internship Grant Program, Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, Members in the News, Legislative Update, Legislative Issues – Submission Form, 2020 SDAO Program Awards, Reminder: New I-9 Form, SafePersonnel Trainings, Board Leadership Academy, Best Practices Program – Survey Open, Scam Alert, 6 Things Districts Should Do, Get Your Property Summer Ready, Onboarding – Protecting Your Investment, 5 Steps to Managing Your Stress Level, Live Well Work Well, How to Stay Balanced, Member Calendar

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2020 Spring Newsletter

Coronavirus Disease, 2020 Annual Conference Review, Consulting Services, Committee & Volunteer Interest Form, Oregon Minimum Wage to Increase, Internship Grant Program, 2020 Membership Survey, Golf Tournament, Members in the News, 2020 Award Recipients, Legislative Update, New Prevailing Wage, more…

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2020 Winter Newsletter

2020 Annual Conference, Special Districts Consulting Services, Internship Grant Program, SDAO Academy, SDAO Scholarship & Grant Fund, SDAO Members in the News, Legislative Update, 2020 US Census, Board Member Recruitment Toolkit, Workers’ Compensation Premium Rates, Violence in the Workplace, Employee Benefit Program Changes, Preparing for Injured Workers, Your Prescription Drug Benefit, Live Well, Work Well, Member Calendar

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2019 Fall Newsletter

Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, SDAO Consulting Services, Tracking Elephants in the Room, Legislative Updates, 2019 Awards Program, Are Your District’s Deposits Secure?, Members in the News, Best Practices Program, 2019 Regional Risk Management Trainings, Report School Fires Program, Brain Awareness: Use it or Lose it, Online Drone Pilot Training, Oregon Paid Family and Medical, Leave, 2019-2020 Safety and Security Grant

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2019 Summer Newsletter

Welcome New Board Members, Internship Grant Program Award Recipients, Member Scholarship Golf Tournament, Keep Us Updated, SDAO Advisory Services, Special Districts Consulting Services, CPR Saves Lives, Awards Program, Legislative Updates, Radio Interview, Oregon Safety & Health Section Award, SDAO HR Alliance, Members in the News, Stay Connected, Board Member & SDIS Trustee Spotlight,

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2019 Spring Newsletter

2019 SDAO Annual Conference, 2019 Awards Recipients, Internship Grant, Committee & Volunteer Interest Form, Legislative Updates, SDAO Consulting Services, FAA Drone ID Marking Change, Minimum Wage Increase, SDAO HR Alliance, SDAO Members in the News, What is a Special District?, No Cost Public Safety EAP, SafePersonnel Trainings, SDAO Board Member & SDIS Trustee Spotlights, 2019 Best Practices Program, Employee Benefits Update, Risk Management Trainings, SDIS Employee Benefits Program, Enhanced Workers’ Compensation Program Benefits, Winter Cleanup & Preparation

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2019 Winter Newsletter

Celebrate 40 Years With Us – 2019 SDAO Annual Conference, Inspiring the Next Generation of Oregon Government Leaders, SDAO Consulting Services, Website Acessibility & Special Districts, 2019 Legislative Day, SDAO Members in the News, 2019 Regional Trainings, SDAO Board Member & SDIS Trustee Spotlight, BOLI Releases Final Rules on Oregon Equal Pay Law

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2018 Fall Newsletter

SDAO Member Appreciation Golf Tournament, Oregon Pay Equity Law, SDAO Regional Risk Management Trainings, SDAO Board Announcements, More Changes to Disclosure Rules, Upcoming Ballot Measures, Green Energy Technology, SDAO Members in the News, Avoid Falls in Fall, Member Services Log, Background Checks and Drug-free Workplace Program, 2018-19 Safety & Security Grant Program, The Aging Workforce and Its Impact on Workers’ Comp, Live Well-Work Well, 2018 Best Practices Program, Drone Liability, Hit the Gym for Less

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2018 Summer Newsletter

National Coalition of Special Districts, Important Bank Debt Updates, Recipients of Internship Grants, SDAO Regional HR Trainings, Member Appreciation, Golf Tournament, 2018 SDAO Awards Program, Tap Oregon Sunshine to Power your Special District, New Minimum Wage Rates are Here, SafePersonnel Trainings, PERS Employer Rate Projection Tool, Legislative Update, Facebooking with SDAO

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2018 Spring Newsletter

2018 SDAO Annual Conference, Requirement for Providing Notice of an Executive Session, State & Federal, Surplus Property Program, SDAO Awards Program Recipients, Public Records Request from American Transparency, Board Duties, Responsibilities & Liabilities Training, 2018 Legislative Session Overview, SDAO Members in the News, Facebooking with SDAO

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2018 Winter Newsletter

2018 SDAO Annual Conference, Green Energy Technology, Recreational Immunity – Ceremonial Bill Signing, Recent Changes to Public Records Law, Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Contracts, Municipal Audit Law, Legislative Update, SDAO Challenge Coin Award, 2018 SDAO Regional Trainings, SDIS Winter Checklist, Top 10 Tricks to Beat Old Man Winter, Regence Wellness Program, MDLIVE, Facts About Sexual Harassment, TeleMedicine in Workers’ Compensation