Aug 15, 2023 | AOC News
Each year, the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) holds eight district meetings where AOC’s member counties gather with regional partners for collaboration and knowledge sharing on the most important issues facing their communities. These meetings are typically held in-person, and hosted by a member county within the district.
District counties and meeting details are as follows:
District 1
- Baker, Grant, Malheur, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa
- Date: September 29; Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
District 2
- Crook, Deschutes, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake
- Date: September 21; Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
District 3
- Gilliam, Hood River, Morrow, Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler
- Date: September 28; Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
District 4
- Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine
- Date: September 18; Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
District 5
- Benton, Lane, Linn
- Date: September 8; Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
District 6
- Marion, Polk, Yamhill
- Date: October 6; Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
District 7
- Clatsop, Columbia, Lincoln, Tillamook
- Date: September 15; Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
District 8
- Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington
- Date: October 4; Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Additional meeting information can be found here.
Contributed by: Mckenzie Farrell | Operations Director
Aug 10, 2023 | AOC Business Partner
A new messaging campaign is raising awareness and encouraging applicants to join Eastern Oregon’s behavioral health workforce.
Since May 15, Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc. (GOBHI) and a network of its providers have launched this campaign. The message is: “Come Care With Us.”
The campaign was funded by GOBHI and developed in partnership with providers and community stakeholders. This partnership is called the GOBHI Network. Staff collaborated with the firm CFM Advocates and subcontractors ZPP Productions and Birdee Media to create these high quality products. The launch of the campaign also coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month, which is recognized in May each year.
The GOBHI Network encourages all partners and community members to spread the word that Eastern Oregon is a great place to live and work.
The campaign includes:
- A website with job listings from Community Mental Health Providers and other network providers in the region, information about Eastern Oregon attractions, and details about the GOBHI network.
- Five short videos featuring powerful interviews with behavioral health professionals in Eastern Oregon.
- Social media messaging across multiple platforms. Partners are encouraged to share these posts and tag the campaign on social media.
Radio spots
- In-person recruitment events and outreach to community colleges, universities and high schools serving the region.
- Open letter to all high school students in Eastern Oregon.
The GOBHI Network is thankful for these partnerships and help in disseminating this messaging throughout the community. If you would like more information about the campaign, please contact info@bhcareers.org.
Contributed by: Kristen Paul | Public Affairs Associate
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Aug 1, 2023 | AOC Business Partner
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate the April NACo Leadership Academy graduates from Oregon. They join over 10,000 graduates and current participants from across the country benefitting from the 12-week online program enabling existing and emerging county leaders to achieve their highest potential.
- Aiyana Bankston, IT Business Analyst, Washington County
- Al O’Quinn, ITS Project Manager, Washington County
- Angela Dolan, Management Analyst II, Washington County
- Brian Hanes, GIS Coordinator, Washington County
- Bryan MacDonald, Configuration Management Supervisor, Washington County
- Charlene Bosell, Senior Database Administrator, Washington County
- Christina Pomrenke, Project Manager, Multnomah County
- Dan Spraker, Network Administration Supervisor, Washington County
- Darren Nichols, Community Development Director, Benton County
- Destiny Fogarty-Olivas, ITS Project Manager, Washington County
- Diane Lee-Kuneer, Administrative Specialist II, Washington County
- John Williams, Facilities Operations Manager, Washington County
- Judy Williams, Strategy and Integration Manager, Lane County
- Justin Ramsdill, Systems Administration Supervisor, Washington County
- Kea Sundberg, Senior Management Analyst, Washington County
- Kevin Babbitt, Advanced Technology Manager, Washington County
- Luke Ross, Technical Services Manager, Washington County
- Mitchell Hernandez, Appraisal Supervisor, Umatilla County
- Nada Mohamoud, IT Business Analyst, Washington County
- Nikki Underwood, Helpdesk Supervisor, Washington County
- Rebekah Bishop, Sr Information System Analyst, Washington County
- Sam Kim, Interim CIO, Washington County
- Savannah Lane, Assistant Director of Budget and Finance, Umatilla County
- Shane Boyle, Systems Administration Supervisor, Washington County
- Suzie Dahl, Director of Land Development Services, Columbia County
- Theme Grenz, Project Management Office Manager, Washington County
- Wayne Flynn, Advanced Technology Manager, Washington County
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Contributed by: Kristen Paul | Public Affairs Associate
*Sponsored content provided by AOC Business Partner.
