Schedule of events
Early check-in based on availability; please check with the hotel directly.
Remarks by DPO Chair Meredith Wood Smith & Aurolyn Stwyer-Pinkham, Vice Chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and a Washaat 7-drum ceremony officiated by Wilson Wewa and other tribal leaders.
Join progressive organizations, candidates and campaigns for late night fun and revelry in hospitality suites across Sunriver resort. A list of suites will be included in your registration packet and posted at the DPO information booth.
We'll use this session to look into the nuts & bolts of ballot measure campaigns. What is the current system in Oregon? How do we get voters involved? This session will be informative for both campaign professionals and volunteer activists.
What have businesses in Oregon done for progressive initiatives like the Rainy Day Fund and health care reform? What are ways businesses can be progressive, and how can we as consumers support that? This panel will address these questions and more. If you are passionate about socially responsible private enterprise, this is the session for you.
Where does the money for Oregon's public schools come from? How much funding is "enough" and how is that affected by the Quality Education model? How are those funds distributed and used by school districts? We'll answer these questions and brainstorm possible solutions to overcoming funding barriers. This session is a must for public education advocates.
How do you build and sustain a grassroots network that will move your cause forward? How can you foster leadership in your existing supporters? What about organizing in rural areas and small communities? In this session, we'll talk about how to get the ball rolling and keep it rolling, wherever you are--a must for new organizers, and an opportunity for veteran organizers to brush up on skills...
What are HB 2009 and HB 2116, how do they work, and what is their impact on Oregonians? We'll explore who in Oregon is privately insured, publicly insured, and still uninsured--and how Oregon's steps toward health care reform will affect all of us. If your issue is health care reform, or if you want proof that progress is possible, this session is for you.
Enjoy lunch with Rep. Earl Blumenauer and Rep. Kurt Schrader.
What's Kevin Mannix up to now? Will we see Sizemore's work surface again? What's the progressive community's position on the upcoming ballot measures, and what can I do? We'll discuss strategies for ballot measure campaigns and more--this session is sure to inform and energize activists, especially those who love issue campaigns.
Featuring key staff from the offices of each member of Oregon's Congressional delegation. Hear about what's happening now and what's coming up for national health care reform.
This session will be closed to the press.
What damage to our environment has already been done, or is happening right now? What damage we can stop, or even reverse? Learn the facts and more about what we can do in Oregon to fight harmful climate change--essential for reducers, reusers, recyclers, and anyone who wants to know and do more to save the planet.
Get the inside scoop on the tax referrals coming to the ballot this January, and find out what you can do to help. Important for every activist, and essential if you're one of a precious few progressive voices in your community.
This session will draw on the expertise of movers and shakers in public education to explore both the successes of innovative Oregon school districts and the challenges that affect classrooms every day. Additionally, we'll hear it straight from them: what can we do—as parents, citizens, and community leaders—to support public education? If education is your issue, this session is...
Did you know that the DPO is a non-profit chartered to elect Democrats in Oregon? Learn more about our enterprise-level campaign tools, including the voter file, MyCampaign, custom websites, email blasting, payment processing, and more—all provided at the lowest possible cost. Current and future candidates and campaign managers, this is definitely the session for you.
By invitation only.
Join progressive organizations, candidates & campaigns for late night fun and revelry in hospitality suites across Sunriver Resort. A list of suites will be included in your registration packet and posted at the DPO information booth.
Enjoy breakfast with the leadership of the Democratic Party in Salem: Sen. Courtney, Sen. Devlin, Rep. Hunt & Rep. Nolan.
We've made some great strides for health care in Oregon, but what aspects of the issue still need to be addressed? And what are we doing about it? Let's talk about cost control, small businesses, rural access & more. If you have a vision for a healthier future for Oregon, this session will shed new light and spark incredible discussion.
By the end of this dynamic session, you'll know the basics about Oregon's budget, and become personally engaged in some of the major challenges of generating and allocating state money. This session is a must for those interested in public finance; and a great learning experience if you've ever wondered what it's like to be responsible for billions of dollars in state money.
How do we build an educated, diverse workforce and increase the numbers of teachers, nurses, and other necessary workers? What are the roles of various educational systems in creating the workforce? We'll get the answers and learn more about the challenges of building a workforce in Oregon. This intersection of education and economics will intrigue and inform just about everyone.
Campaigning soon? Thinking about campaigning someday? Then hear this! Learn about: recruiting early (how and why); how caucuses provide support; how the DPO provides support; how you'll prepare staff, volunteers, a technical team, finances, and all the rest!
How is rural Oregon uniquely positioned to turn the tide economically? How do we balance protecting and utilizing natural resources? What 'green' initiatives exist in Oregon already, and what else is possible for the future? This session will answer these questions and more--if economy and environment are among your top interests, this session is definitely for you.