Oregon State Organization Conference 2024 Workshops
Friday Tour and Workshops, May 17, 2024
Baldwin Museums Tour
9:30 - 12:00
Museum and Trolley Tour: Guided by the Klamath County Museum: Hop aboard for historical tours of the Klamath Falls downtown area on a trolley built to resemble the town’s original streetcar that operated in the early 1900s. The Klamath County Museum has restored its replica of the streetcar.
The tours will begin at the county museum at 1451 Main Street and include a stop for refreshments at the Baldwin Hotel Museum before returning to the county museum. In 1907, George Baldwin opened the Baldwin Hotel in Klamath Falls, which he had built on a steep hillside of hard volcanic rock. Because of its location, the four-story structure was built with longer floors at higher stories, like steps. Early on, it was called the Baldwin Brick. Baldwin’s daughter Maud had a photography studio on the fourth floor. By 1909, Baldwin had remodeled the building to make it into a hotel and restaurant.
Registration Required:
Country & Baldwin Museums Tour: $8.00
Trolley Tour add to Museums Tour: $10.00
The tours will begin at the county museum at 1451 Main Street and include a stop for refreshments at the Baldwin Hotel Museum before returning to the county museum. In 1907, George Baldwin opened the Baldwin Hotel in Klamath Falls, which he had built on a steep hillside of hard volcanic rock. Because of its location, the four-story structure was built with longer floors at higher stories, like steps. Early on, it was called the Baldwin Brick. Baldwin’s daughter Maud had a photography studio on the fourth floor. By 1909, Baldwin had remodeled the building to make it into a hotel and restaurant.
Registration Required:
Country & Baldwin Museums Tour: $8.00
Trolley Tour add to Museums Tour: $10.00
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Andra Hollenbeck and a team from NAMI Southern Oregon will present. (Personal Growth) NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI: Family and Friends is a free 90-minute seminar that informs people who may know or support someone with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support
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2:45 - 4:15 PM
Stephanie Potter, Education Manager of Klamath Family Head Start is presenting on Conscious Discipline. (All Grades) Conscious Discipline utilizes everyday events to cultivate emotional intelligence through a self-regulation program that integrates social-emotional learning and discipline.
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Saturday Workshops, May 18, 2024 (12)
Workshop Session 1: 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Kaye Jones (Kappa), speaks on Leadership: Seeking Leaders: Why is the Nominating Committee important? (DKG) How can you become a leader? Why do we have a state Nominating Committee? Discussion will include filling a ballot for either your Chapter or State organization, reaching outside and within your chapter for continuing leadership, and mentoring our membership.
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Tanya Ward (Omega) Essential Ingredients for PLC’s (Professional Learning Communities) (Elementary)
Join Tanya to review essential components of a functional data team. Learn the differences among coordinating, cooperating, and collaborating. What do teams need to move forward successfully? How can your district develop and sustain positive, successful data teams / PLCs? |
Brenda Kirk (Iota) Global Volunteers’ Service Mission to the Texas Border (Personal Growth)
This presenter will share her experience working in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas serving needy families and the latest refugees seeking asylum in the United States. The Global Volunteers organization combines travel with needed service around the world in communities seeking help. The presenter found the mission to be deeply fulfilling, both physically and mentally. In today’s divisive atmosphere, the work provided a sense of accomplishment toward waging peace and promoting justice, which is the mission statement of Global Volunteers. Projects included remodeling houses for the homeless, filling boxes of canned goods in food banks, preparing and serving Thanksgiving dinners, and serving refugees seeking help in the San Juan Respite Center as they connected with their sponsors and left for their new homes. |
Workshop Session 2: 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
Kate Kelleher (Beta Beta) Legislative Updates at the State and National Level (DKG/Personal/Growth)
Oregon’s Legislature was in short session this year. Kate will update us on what the legislature accomplished—and what was left to consider later. The US Forum’s National Legislative Seminar met in Washington, DC, from March 10 to 13. Kate planned to meet with Oregon Congressional personnel while there. She will update us on key issues affecting women and education. |
Bonita Fillmore (Alpha) Settlement of Malin (Personal Growth) Malin, Oregon, a small town about 30 miles southeast of Klamath Falls and almost on the California border, was founded by Czech immigrants. A concise history of Malin will tell why and how this area was chosen and how these fiercely independent settlers created a town that achieved the American dream while still honoring their original culture.
Diane Lindeleaf (Sigma) Rain Forests of the Ocean: Sustainability of our Planet (Personal Growth)
Coral and coral reefs are the very basis for Earth’s health, but coral and coral reefs are in great jeopardy and are dying at an alarming rate. Diane will discuss why this is occurring and how we can help. Sustainability of coral is mandatory for sustainability of our planet. In keeping with this year’s, theme: Sisters Building Sustainability, what can we as individuals do to protect, preserve, and sustain vital coral and coral reefs? You will leave with practical and proactive suggestions for what to do. |
Workshop Session 3: 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Girlie Faith C. Twyeffert (Kindergarten Teacher) How a Little “What If” Turned into A Dream. (Elementary/Cross-Cultural Connections) Ms. Twyeffert will share what started her on a new path: I couldn't stand the idea of throwing books away when I knew that there are students in other parts of the world who dream about having books but are not privileged enough to do so. I had to try to do something! If you can't stand to see literature wasted, you will love to hear this story. The presentation will also share ways to send books to another country,
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Dr. Wendy Hacke (Beta Beta), Daphne Cagle (California Expansion Chair), and Barbara Clausen, (Washington, Chair, International Ad Hoc Leadership Discovery Center) will discuss Ment“her”ship: The Bridge to Membership and Leadership. The presenters will provide an overview of what we are trying to do in Oregon and what has been/is being done in California and Washington. The goal is to apply mentoring skills to support and encourage members to actively participate in leadership opportunities at the chapter, state, and international levels.
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Debbie Plummer: Creative Writing Done Right (Grades 3+/Personal Enrichment) This retired educator will discuss the children's creative writing workshops she has led for over 35 years. You will have an opportunity to be a participant, while learning some activities for the classroom (or just come for some personal enrichment).
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Workshop Session 4: 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Dr. Wendy Hacke (Beta Beta) with Daphne Cagle (Genius Hour Teacher/Speech and Language Pathologist) Self-care for Special Education Staff. (All Grades)/(Personal Growth) Topics will include teacher shortages in the field of special education and the causes. You will learn techniques for managing the stressors of the job, including time management, paperwork, meetings, personal time.
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Lori Ross, Mentoring Early Educators (Early Childhood and Elementary) Lori will discuss the dire need in education for more teachers and serious support for the unlicensed teachers that may need to be hired. Those teachers are allowed to work in the classroom while they are getting their experience and working through their practicum, but they often do not have a one-on-one support person from their colleges. What can you and your district do to ensure that these teachers gain the appropriate skills? This is where the New Mentor Program becomes so important.
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