OACP News

The Conference, Education & Training Committee has been hard at work finalizing details of the Executive Leadership Virtual Symposium. Here are some specifics:

Dates:
Four sessions: 2/16, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8

Cost:
$100/person for all four sessions

Registration will open the first week of February. This Symposium will provide 16 hours of training. Some of the topics will include:

• Civility, Emotional Intelligence, & Policy Creation (Dr. Michelle Bennett)
• Labor Laws (CIS Staff)
• Various Leadership Courses (Eric Daigle Law Group)
  
• More topics to be finalized

We realize that many will not be able to attend these sessions live. Therefore, all presentations will be recorded and made available afterwards to those who are registered, to be viewed at their convenience.

On behalf of thousands of Oregon athletes, you're invited to participate in the 2021 Polar Plunge. This year will be a virtual format. Click on the following links for more information.

Click here for the 2021 Polar Plunge Invitation.

Click here for a printable poster to hang in your workplace.

Oregon News

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National News

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Young Montana girl writes letter to officer injured in Capitol riots
WUSA
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