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Thursday October 22nd

1:30 PM - Session 1: Welcome from the Washington Public Ports Association and the results of the all-port survey with Maul Foster Alongi

Join us for the kick off of the 2020 Virtual Small Ports Meeting with a welcome from the Washington Public Ports Association. Maul Foster Alongi will then pivot to the findings of the 2020 All-Port Survey sent out to all ports at the beginning of October in a fun and interactive session for participants.

2:30 PM - Session 2: Getting Ready for a Stimulus Package Grant with Crossroads, D.C. and Maul Foster Alongi

The COVID 19 Pandemic has wrecked havoc with our local, state, national and global economies in 2020. As we begin to look toward 2021 and hope for a vaccine and treatment options that will get us past the initial health crisis, recovery strategies to jump start our economies are likely to emerge, including those that involve investment in public infrastructure as a way to put people to work and improve opportunities for private investment to once again make sense in our communities. Taking lessons from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, this session will discuss potential funding programs available to port districts for capital improvements, as well as strategies ports can take now to position themselves for success in taking advantage of these funding programs.

3:30 PM - Session 3: Re-districting Part 1 - Legal Considerations with Frank Chmelik

Using the 2020 United States Census data, Washington law requires most port districts to redraw their commissioner district. This session will discuss the legal requirements for redistricting of commission districts and the effect on future commissioner elections.

Far Flung Stump the Chump Trivia Contest – Survey monkey trivia contest sent to all conference participants at 9:00am Thursday, to be completed by 3:30pm. Winners will be announced during the evening’s web concert.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Captain Fantastic, an Elton John Tribute Band and the Stump the Chump results

Don't miss this fun evening event with the talented Captain Fantastic. Jim Darling from Maul Foster Alongi will be on hand to MC the results of the Stump the Chump contest and present winners with their prizes.

Friday October 23rd

9:00 AM - Session 1: Redistricting Part Two- How-to

This session will build on the legal aspects of redistricting requirements presented Thursday afternoon, focusing on the technical and procedural components of this one-time-every-ten-years mandated effort.

10:00 AM - Session 2: Grant Writing

You’ve heard about the multitude of federal and state grant opportunities, now we’re going to give you strategies for winning your own grant. Hear from experts in preparing for, writing and advocating for grant opportunities. This session includes expertise from current grant writers including a former US Department of Transportation representative with insider experience reviewing grant applications. Find out what pitfalls to avoid when you are preparing your grant. What is a BCA? How do I develop an advocacy plan? Find out all of these details as you prepare to win your Grant!

11:00 AM - Session 3: Open Public Meetings in a COVID Environment with Les Reardanz of Chmelik Sitkin Davis

Questions about the Open Public Meetings Act? We’ll review OPMA law, the modifications to OPMA per the Governor’s COVID Proclamations, and discuss the future of OPMA in light of COVID.