After a long holiday break including a brief jump off the fiscal cliff, the Knope of the Week is rested and ready to anoint the standouts in the local government arena for 2013. This year recipients will not only the incredible fame and glory associated with the award, but they will be recognized with a … Continued
ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses a question and a guest columnist answers it. This week, a familiar face ELGL Executive Director Kirsten Wyatt (LinkedIn and Twitter) shares the three most common misconceptions about ELGL. Background ELGL was founded in 2012 and has grown from a Portland-metro area lunch group into an international organization with thousands … Continued
After attending the ASAE conference, and then the ICMA conference, it dawned on me that the (short) history of ELGL should be recorded and shared. Why? Mainly to capture the story of ELGL, and also to share how our organization operates and how that’s very different than most groups. Previously: Lunch for 16 After the … Continued
This tweet is why we flashback to ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt’s seven tips for determining whether your organization has put you at the lil’ kid’s table. The article was originally posted in 2014. Just rolled my eyes so hard I have a headache: @ASAEcenter recommends creating a little kids table for #mword and younger association members. … Continued
The wait is over – table assignments for #ELGL13 have been made! Here’s what you need to know about tables at the conference: How did ELGL assign tables? You’ll recall that you answered a series of questions about public service, Portland culture, and your preferences when you registered for #ELGL13. We matched up your answers … Continued
The most recent Center for Priority Based Budgeting newsletter has a feature on ELGL. The feature discusses our history, and more importantly, our future. Thanks to Erik Fabian, CPBB Chief Creative Officer for highlighting our efforts. Now onto the feature: CPBB Local Government Regional Focus: The Center for Priority Based Budgeting is always on the lookout for … Continued
Below are details on tomorrow’s forum. RSVPs will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. You can respond to Megan Messmer, ELGL Project Coordinator. ELGL Forum with Steve Bass Updated (5/6) Can I Bum a Ride to OPB Forum? The OPB Story: Staying Relevant Among a Changing Landscape
A Conversation with Steve Bass, OPB President and CEO When: May 8 at Noon Where: 111 SW Columbia, Sixth Floor, Rivers Conference Room, Portland, Oregon Same building, different floor as Tiffany Couch forum. RSVP: Send email to Megan Messmer, ELGL Project Coordinator, oregonelgl@gmail.com Background Check on Steve Steven Bass was named president and chief executive officer of … Continued
Meeting Agenda: ELGL Forum with Greg Baker Consider carpooling: Can I Bum a Ride to the Forum with Greg Baker, Damascus City Manager? Who: Greg Baker, Damascus City Manager What: Greg will discuss his career in city management including lessons learned from his time spent in Missouri. Baker spent seven years as an assistant city manager for Kansas City … Continued
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ueo2_gxn37s&w=560&h=315] Join ELGL for a conversation with K.L. Wombacher, Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Hillsboro Hops on April 17 at noon. The forum will be held at Ronler Acres (Station 3) Fire Station. City of Hillsboro staff will be hand to provide the City’s perspective of the new team in town. Space … Continued
