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Save the Date!

October 12, 2018

OSFMA will host two Mini-Conferences this year. Both conferences will be on October 12, and will have roughly the same agenda.

Locations

• Roseburg
• Portland metro area

Stay tuned for details, registration costs, and other information.

The OSFMA Board of Directors recently completed the application process for the newly created Partner Member representative position to the board of directors. After reviewing, selecting finalists, and interviewing the top candidates, the board has appointed Jennifer Lee as the first Partner Member representative to the Board of Directors.

Jennifer works for ServPro of Gresham and is very excited to work alongside the board and membership.

The Partner Member to the Board serves as liaison between the Board and all partner members. They serve a non-voting, two-year term and are appointed by the Board of Directors.

Over the last year, the OSFMA Board of Directors embarked on a restatement of the Association's Bylaws. Their intention was to update them for best practices and fix inconsistencies that arose from modifications made over the years.

But perhaps the most exciting change to the Bylaws is the addition of a Partner Member position to serve on the Board of Directors. This position is the culmination of discussions about how to better involve OSFMA's Business Partners in the organization and is the start of their work to provide great resources, access to school members, and a greater community of people committed to the success of public and private schools in Oregon.

Letters of Interest must be received by June 8, 2018. Visit the Partner Member page to find out more information and review the position responsibilities.

During the 2018 Annual Business Meeting, members in attendance voted on two leadership positions and one measure related to the Bylaws of the Association.

The membership voted to elect Vonnie Good, longtime OSFMA member and Environmental Health Specialist for Salem-Keizer School District, to the Vice-President position. Vonnie will serve one year terms in each of the Vice President, President Elect, President, and Past President positions.

Jon von Behren, the current Secretary/Treasurer was re-elected to serve for another two year term. Jon works for Oregon Episcopal School in Portland.

The Bylaws, as proposed, were approved unanimously by membership. A summary of the changes is still available. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jon von Behren, Chair of the Bylaws Sub-committee.

Zone Meetings

The terms of the Zone Directors of Zones 3 and 4 ended April 2018. During the Zone Meetings held at the Annual Conference, each zone held an election for a new Zone Director.

Zone 3 elected a new Zone Director, Tracy Grauf, from Roseburg School District. Tracy will serve a two year term as Zone Director and on the Board of Directors.

Zone 4 chose to re-elected Walt Norris for another two year term.

Members of OSFMA now have access to past workshop, conference and other materials provided at trainings and meetings. The archive will include checklists, forms and presentations and be updated as events happen.

Were you at the 2017 Mini-Conference? The keynote presentation Working in a Multi-Generational Workforce is posted on the Tools and Handouts page.

Take a look at all the resources available ....

Applications are available for the Lemley Scholarship for graduating seniors from schools and school districts who have an OSFMA member.

Applications must be postmarked by March 9, 2018 to be considered.

More information is on the scholarship page.