Community Action Partnership of Oregon Annual Statewide Conference

This annual conference brings together Community Action leaders and staff from across Oregon to network, learn, and make connections.

For hotel reservations, please call the Best Western Agate Beach in Newport at 541-265-9411 x 2 or online: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.38154.html?groupId=Q56RQ0I7

*Lower room rate for contracted block booked through April 20th.

CAPO

2024 Statewide Conference

60 Years of Growing Strong Communities across Oregon

Preliminary Program Agenda (subject to change)

Tuesday, May 21st

2:00 – 5:00 pm Preconference – Community Action in Oregon: 1964 to 2024 and Beyond

Speakers: National Community Action Partnership, CAPO, OHCS

5:00 – 7:00 pm Attendee Check-In

Wednesday, May 22nd

7:30 – 8:30 Buffet Breakfast - Provided

8:30 – 9:00 Keynote Speaker – TBA

9:00 – 9:15 Room Set Up for Breakout Sessions

9:15 – 10:45 Session 1

10:45 – 11:00 Break with Snacks and Beverages

11:00 – 12:30 Session 2

12:30 – 1:45 Networking Lunch – Foyer

1:45 – 3:15 Session 3

3:15 – 3:30 Break with Snacks and Beverages

3:30– 5:00 Session 4

5:00 – 7:00 Networking Happy Hour - Appetizers and Refreshments (Cash Bar) – Foyer

Dinner on Your Own - Restaurant Suggestions will be Provided.

Thursday, May 23rd

8:00 – 9:00 Buffet Breakfast - Provided

9:00 – 10:30 Session 5

10:30 – 10:45 Room Set Up for General Session

10:45 – 11:30 Closing Speakers - TBA

11:30 – 12:00 Raffle prizes awarded (must be present to win)!

12:00 Conference Ends

Breakout Sessions (subject to change)

Topic: Presenter/Facilitator: Track

Session 1: Wed. 9:15 – 10:45

Addressing the Childcare Crisis: NeighborImpact: HR/Program

Efficient, Compliant Procurement: Ciara Leahy, Wipfli: Finance

Lobbying 101: Paul Rainey, Gallatin Public Affairs: Advocacy

Board Recruitment and Retention: Alison Hart, A. Hart Associates: Governance

Improving Outreach to Diverse Communities: The Next Door: DEI

Session 2: Wed. 11:00 – 12:30

Employment Law Compliance Refresher: Jenna Reed, Cascade Employers: HR

Service Point for Service Integration: Zoila Coppiano, CAO: Program

Nonviolent Communication: Brandy Boulos, OHCS: Program

Indirect Cost Allocation: Ciara Leahy, Wipfli: Finance

Strategic Planning: Alison Hart, A. Hart Associates: Governance

Session 3: Wed. 1:45 – 3:15

Recruitment for Diversity and Equity: Jenna Reed, Cascade Employers: HR/DEI

Fair Housing Principles and Tenants’ Rights: Fair Housing Council/Oregon Law Ctr: Program

Organizational DEI Self-Assessment: The Next Door: DEI

Using Data to Tell the Story: NCAP: Data

Using Social Media Effectively: NI Media Consultant: Marketing

Session 3 – Policy Forum with Executive Directors, Community Partners, and Guests

Session 4: Facilitated Peer Exchange – Wed. 3:30 – 5:00

HR Roundtable: Jenna, Reed, Cascade Employees: HR

Food Programs Roundtable: Carly Auten, NeighborImpact: Program

Data Roundtable: Karla Garrett, CSC: Data

Finance Roundtable: Ciara Leahy, Wipfli: Finance

Marketing Roundtable: NI Media Consultant: Marketing

Head Start/Early Learning Roundtable: TBA: Program

Housing and Homelessness Roundtable: TBA: Program

Session 4 – Policy Forum continued with Executive Directors, Community Partners, and Guests

Session 5: Thurs. 9:00 – 10:30

Community Outreach and Engagement Strategies: NCAP: Program

Achieving Life/Work Balance: Alison Hart: HR

DEI Roundtable – Sharing Best Practices: TBA: DEI

2025 Legislative Session Preview and Preparation: Paul Rainey, Gallatin Public Affairs: Advocacy