Future Conference Inforation

On September 16 through 19, 2009, the Valley River Inn in Eugene, Oregon, will host the 27th Annual OAMR Annual Academy and Conference. Take time now to circle the dates and make plans to attend.

The 2009 Conference will kick off with an Academy Session on Wednesday, September 16, geared towards making each of us a better writer with an all-day session on technical writing skills presented by Yvonne Lewis Day. Ms. Day has been a presenter at two IIMC Annual Conferences and is a professional writer. She is a nationally recognized expert in business and technical communication and the usage of language in the workplace.

After the Academy Session, OAMR President Kathy Louie will welcome new and old members alike to the Meet-n-Greet in the President’s Suite. This informal opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones should get everyone in the Conference mood.

The Conference will officially open in the Willamette Ballroom on Thursday morning, September 17, and will dive right into two days of education sessions. New this year is a New Recorders Track with sessions designed to give newer members the tools they need to perform the basics with confidence. Other sessions will include elections, certification, legislative updates, ergonomics, and more. We’ll cap it all off with the ever popular Rap Session to get those final burning questions answered by your peers.

The conference facility at the Valley River Inn is going to provide OAMR with outstanding space to visit with vendors providing all kinds of services valuable to City Recorders. New this year in the packet you receive at registration will be individual vendor and conference sponsor information for you to take home.

To break up all that education and give attendees a chance to relax, a fun evening is planned on Thursday night for the President’s Reception. Look for more details about this event in honor of President Louie in the summer newsletter.

After Friday’s Rap Session, it’s time to hit the path, the walking path that is. The 10th Annual Kathy Ishiara Scholarship Fund Walk will give participants a chance to breathe the fresh air on a glorious fall walk along the Willamette River. In addition to receiving a great gift for participating, signing up for the Kathy Walk raises valuable fundraising dollars in honor of former Medford City Recorder Kathy Ishiara, who passed away from breast cancer in 1998 at the age of 52. You’ll be able to sign up right on your conference registration form. So toss those walking shoes in your bag and plan to hit the path.

The final act of the 2009 Annual Conference will be the Friday night banquet. It’s a chance to wear that “special” dress in your closet or an excuse to go shopping for one! It’s

a fun evening that includes a rousing silent auction, a good meal, installation of new Executive Board members, announcement of raffle winners, and so much more! The dance floor in the ballroom won’t go to waste either. A DJ will be spinning tunes after the banquet for those who want to dance all night long.

Book your hotel room now at 1-800-543-8266 (Group code: OAMR Group). A complete schedule and registration form will be available in the summer newsletter. Make plans today to attend because we’re Teaming Up for Tomorrow!

A selection of room types has been set aside for the OAMR room block that includes:

DELUXE -- $109 per night*

Featuring picturesque views of the courtyard or surrounding landscape.

RIVERVIEW -- $119 per night*

Featuring picturesque views of the Willamette River.

CONCIERGE – Single $119 per night** or Double $139 per night**

Includes access to a private hosted lounge, featuring

upscale continental breakfast and evening beverages and hors d’oeuvres.

*Plus occupancy tax – Based on single or double occupancy.

**Plus occupancy tax

Additional charges apply if more than 2 occupants in room.

Call 800-543-8266 and be sure to identify yourself as part of the OAMR Group

For more information regarding hotel reservations, contact OAMR First Vice-President Ruth Post at (541) 929-6148 or ruth.post@ci.philomath.or.us

CALLING ALL VENDORS AND SPONSORS!
If you are interested in Vendor and/or Sponsorship opportunities for the 2009 OAMR Annual Conference,
please contact:
Vendor Liaison Michele Eldridge, CMC, City of Harrisburg,
at (541) 995-6655 or meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us
Sponsor Liaison Carol Weir, MMC, City of Rogue River,
at (541) 582-4401 or cweir@ci.rogue-river.or.us


		PUT THE 2009 OAMR ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON YOUR AGENDA TODAY SEPTEMBER 16 - 19, 2009 VALLEY RIVER INN, EUGENE, OREGON By Ruth Post, CMC, OAMR First Vice President, Philomath
Home Bylaws Calendar City Websites Committees Conference Goals & Mission Finance Hot Topics* IIMC Jobs Links Membership Newsletters OAMR Store Officers Policies Procedures Manual Professional Development Programs Records Management Scholarships Special Recognition Website Contacts	On September 16 through 19, 2009, the Valley River Inn in Eugene, Oregon, will host the 27th Annual OAMR Annual Academy and Conference. Take time now to circle the dates and make plans to attend. The 2009 Conference will kick off with an Academy Session on Wednesday, September 16, geared towards making each of us a better writer with an all-day session on technical writing skills presented by Yvonne Lewis Day. Ms. Day has been a presenter at two IIMC Annual Conferences and is a professional writer. She is a nationally recognized expert in business and technical communication and the usage of language in the workplace. After the Academy Session, OAMR President Kathy Louie will welcome new and old members alike to the Meet-n-Greet in the President’s Suite. This informal opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones should get everyone in the Conference mood. The Conference will officially open in the Willamette Ballroom on Thursday morning, September 17, and will dive right into two days of education sessions. New this year is a New Recorders Track with sessions designed to give newer members the tools they need to perform the basics with confidence. Other sessions will include elections, certification, legislative updates, ergonomics, and more. We’ll cap it all off with the ever popular Rap Session to get those final burning questions answered by your peers. The conference facility at the Valley River Inn is going to provide OAMR with outstanding space to visit with vendors providing all kinds of services valuable to City Recorders. New this year in the packet you receive at registration will be individual vendor and conference sponsor information for you to take home. To break up all that education and give attendees a chance to relax, a fun evening is planned on Thursday night for the President’s Reception. Look for more details about this event in honor of President Louie in the summer newsletter. After Friday’s Rap Session, it’s time to hit the path, the walking path that is. The 10th Annual Kathy Ishiara Scholarship Fund Walk will give participants a chance to breathe the fresh air on a glorious fall walk along the Willamette River. In addition to receiving a great gift for participating, signing up for the Kathy Walk raises valuable fundraising dollars in honor of former Medford City Recorder Kathy Ishiara, who passed away from breast cancer in 1998 at the age of 52. You’ll be able to sign up right on your conference registration form. So toss those walking shoes in your bag and plan to hit the path. The final act of the 2009 Annual Conference will be the Friday night banquet. It’s a chance to wear that “special” dress in your closet or an excuse to go shopping for one! It’s a fun evening that includes a rousing silent auction, a good meal, installation of new Executive Board members, announcement of raffle winners, and so much more! The dance floor in the ballroom won’t go to waste either. A DJ will be spinning tunes after the banquet for those who want to dance all night long. Book your hotel room now at 1-800-543-8266 (Group code: OAMR Group). A complete schedule and registration form will be available in the summer newsletter. Make plans today to attend because we’re *Teaming Up for Tomorrow!* A selection of room types has been set aside for the OAMR room block that includes: DELUXE -- $109 per night* Featuring picturesque views of the courtyard or surrounding landscape. RIVERVIEW -- $119 per night* Featuring picturesque views of the Willamette River. CONCIERGE – Single $119 per night or Double $139 per night Includes access to a private hosted lounge, featuring upscale continental breakfast and evening beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Plus occupancy tax – Based on single or double occupancy. Plus occupancy tax Additional charges apply if more than 2 occupants in room. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!* Mid-Year Academy: April 3, 2009 Annual Academy and Conference: September 16-19, 2009 MAKING RESERVATIONS: You can reserve your rooms for both Mid-Year and Annual Conference now: Call 800-543-8266 and be sure to identify yourself as part of the OAMR Group For more information regarding hotel reservations, contact OAMR First Vice-President Ruth Post at (541) 929-6148 or ruth.post@ci.philomath.or.us CALLING ALL VENDORS AND SPONSORS! If you are interested in Vendor and/or Sponsorship opportunities for the 2009 OAMR Annual Conference, please contact: Vendor Liaison Michele Eldridge, CMC, City of Harrisburg, at (541) 995-6655 or meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us Sponsor Liaison Carol Weir, MMC, City of Rogue River, at (541) 582-4401 or cweir@ci.rogue-river.or.us