This is part two in the ELGL feature “An MPA From My Apt” by Josh Halladay. Josh is pursuing his MPA degree from the University of Southern California online MPA program. You can read his first column here. Josh is a graduate of Willamette University and has local government experience at the campaign level. He … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: Networking
The 10 Cardinal Sins of Networking
By ALISON GREEN, US News and World Report When you’re reaching out to your network to help you find a job, the last thing you want to do is annoy your contacts. Before you make that next call or send that next email, make sure you’re not committing any of these 10 cardinal sins of networking: 1. … Continue reading »
Welcome New Members
Dan Knoll Communications Director, City of Wilsonville Steve Bryant Oregon Senior Advisor, ICMA Rachel Fox Parks & Environmental Services, Metro Ina Zucker Council Policy Manager, Metro Laurie Boyce Associate Member of OAMR Mark Apker John Sheehan Education Program Manager, Metro Heather Coston Communications Department, Metro Patrick Foiles Human Resources, City of Lake Oswego Kathryn Sofich … Continue reading »
December Luncheon: Secretary of State Kate Brown
ELGL Luncheon Speaker Series Secretary of State Kate Brown December 14, 2011 @ 11:45 West Linn Public Library 1595 Burns Street West Linn, Oregon An RSVP will be required due to limited seating capacity. Continue reading »
November Luncheon Thank You!
Thank you to Oregonian editors Tom Wolfe and Amy Wang for joining ELGL at the November Luncheon. Also, thank you to all the ELGL members who attended. Continue reading »
November 17, 2011 Meeting Agenda
Below is the meeting agenda for the November 17th luncheon with Oregonian Editors Tom Wolfe and Amy Wang. Oregonian Agenda 11-16-11 Continue reading »
Welcome New Members
Tammy Hooper Human Resources Generalist, City of West Linn Mark Grabow MPA Student, Portland State University Kevin Duggan West Coast Regional Director, ICMA Reba Crocker Public and Government Affairs, Clackamas County Cable Communications Division Karen Ceballos DES Management Analyst, City of Gresham Gina Dumadaug Human Resources Technician, City of Tigard Patty Unfred Communications Manager, Metro … Continue reading »
Thank You Heather Gantz
Thanks to Heather Gantz, Waldron and Company for sharing her insight into the recruitment process at our October meeting. Her presentation was sent out to the group after the meeting. Please take a look at it to find out more about the topics she was discussing. Continue reading »
November Luncheon Details
ELGL is excited to announce details for the November luncheon with Tom Wolfe, Metro South Bureau Chief for the Oregonian (his colleague Amy Wang will likely join the luncheon as well). Please join us on November 17, 2011 at Noon. This luncheon will focus on media relations and information sharing in the digital age. This luncheon will take place at Tualatin … Continue reading »
May Luncheon Announcement
ELGL is excited to announce the addition of Barbara Baker, Umpqua Bank Executive Vice-President of Cultural Enhancement to the 2012 Issue and Speaker Series. Please join us on May 17, 2012 for this unique opportunity to learn about the famous Umpqua culture and how it may be used to improve your organization. Seating is limited to the first 60 RSVPs. … Continue reading »