2023 Annual Business Meeting (ABM) & Professional Development Workshop

Pre-ABM Workshop: Wednesday, August 16
ABM & Conference: Thursday, August 17 – Friday, August 18

Hosted at Eagle Crest Resort – Redmond, OR

Registration for the ABM has closed.

Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, August 16th

Please note: Our Pre-ABM Workshop is optional only with separate registration fees. Please select this option when registering for the ABM if attending both programs.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
     Pre- ABM Workshop: "Oregon Statutes and Rule for Building Officials & Debriefing the ICC’s Legal Aspects of Code Administration – With Some Practical Tips Thrown In for Fun"
     Presented by Warren Jackson, State of Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) & Patty Mulvihill, Executive Director, League of Oregon Cities
     ICC Preferred Provider Program: 5 CEUs

The first portion of this workshop will cover some of the relevant statutes and rules that Oregon building officials should know. These are those Oregon statutes and rules that are related to administering a local building inspection program. In addition, it will include those that BCD's technical group often receives question about. This first part will be presented by Warren Jackson, Field/Statewide Services Manager with the State of Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), who has taught several "BO" classes to OBOA members and is also a past president of OBOA. The second portion of this class will review the ICC-developed and published "Legal Aspects of Code Administration" book. This textbook is used as a reference book for people studying to become building inspectors and officials in Oregon. Please join Warren and longtime municipal attorney Patty Mulvihill as she reviews key provisions of this textbook, while providing some practical tips she’s picked up in her time as a municipal prosecutor working closely with city building departments, planning departments, and code enforcement officers.

Learning objectives include: 1. To understand the ICC’s expectations of building inspectors and officials. 2. To learn practical and useful tips that will help ensure the actions taken by building inspectors and officials are upheld in administrative and judicial hearings. 3. Educate the audience regarding the administrative requirements for a local building inspection program. 4. Review the licensing requirements for permit applicants. 5. Cover some of our technical policy sections frequently asked questions.

Target audience/level of expertise: Includes building inspectors and officials who are newer to their positions, or more seasoned inspectors and officials who wish to learn the ICC’s perspective on the expectations of their positions, and any building official, inspector, or code enforcement officer interested in gaining some practical tips on how to make their decisions more defensible during administrative and judicial proceedings. We encourage building officials and other senior staff that make decisions on behalf of the jurisdiction related to the building inspection program to attend this workshop.

Items to bring to class: If you have them, it would be helpful to bring the ICC book, Legal Aspects of Code Administration, and a copy of the Oregon BCD statutes and rules.

Registration fees for the Pre-ABM Workshop include attendance at the five-hour event with five hours/credit for ICC Preferred Provider Program CEUs, hosted lunch and refreshments, and networking with workshop attendees.

5:30 - 6:30 pm
     Networking Welcome Reception for All ABM Participants
     
6:30 - 7:30 pm
     Exhibitor Set-Up

Thursday, August 17th

7:30 - 8:30 am
     Registration Open and Networking Breakfast with Sponsors
     Join fellow attendees and our ABM sponsors for a hot breakfast. Pick up name badges and packet materials during this time.

8:30 - 9:00 am
     Welcome & Introductions; Approval of Agenda | President's Report & Treasurer Report

9:00 - 10:30 am
     Opening Keynote: Professional Boundaries in the Workplace
     Presented by Bill Gallagher, Founder, Trainer, and Instructor, TeamWorks-Works
     Professional Boundaries are like guardrails on a winding road along a river — they keep you safe, going in the right direction and ending up at your desired destination. Without good professional boundaries at work, there is chaos, inefficiency and an overall lack of respect for leadership. Our keynote speaker will focus on several parts to this leadership presentation including:

• Honest Annual Evals for Staff
• Knowing Where Your Limits Are with the Public
• Saying No Without Drawing Blood
• Front Counter Attitudes That Work
• Knowing When Enough is Enough
• Putting the "Burnout” Fire Out

Professional Boundaries define if your staff is healthy, your clients are informed your work-life balance is spot on and your team loves coming to work!

10:30 - 10:45 am
     Break with Sponsors

10:45 am - 12:00 pm
     Opening Keynote (continued)

12:00 - 1:30 pm
     OBOA Awards Luncheon

1:30 - 2:30 pm
     OBOA Legislative & Lobbyist Report
     Presented by Inga Deckert, President, Proxy and OBOA Lobbyist

2:30 - 2:45 pm
     Break with Sponsors

2:45 - 3:15 pm
     State of Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) Update
     Presented by Alana Cox, Administrator, State of Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD)

3:15 - 3:30 pm
     Break with Sponsors

3:30 - 4:15 pm
     Welcome New OBOA Leadership: Installation of Officers & Directors

4:15 - 4:30 pm
     International Code Council (ICC) Update Presentation
     Presented by ICC Board Director-at-Large Mike Boso, Chief Building and Zoning Official, Grove City, Ohio

4:30 - 4:45 pm
     Day 1 Closing Remarks

5:30 - 6:30 pm
     Networking Hosted Reception — Happy Hour with Oregon Senator Tim Knopp

6:30 - 8:00 pm
     Hosted Dinner for ABM Attendees

Friday, August 18th

7:30 - 8:30 am
     Networking Breakfast with Sponsors

8:30 - 8:45 am
     Welcome & Opening Remarks; Overview of Day's Schedule

8:45 - 10:15 am
     Hosted Roundtables - Multiple "Hot Topics" in a Peer-to-Peer Format -- an ABM favorite session!
     Roundtable Topics and Moderators:

• Middle Housing: Sean Blaire & Dave Tebeau
• Emergency Planning: Paul Vinje
• Governor's Housing Production Advisory Council: Johnathan Balkema
• Virtual Inspections: Jerod Broadfoot

10:15 - 10:30 am
     Break with Sponsors

10:30 - 11:00 am
     OBOA Committee Reports and State Board Updates

11:00 - 11:20 am
     Chemeketa Community College Building Inspection Technology (BIT) Update & Introductions

11:20 - 11:45 am
     Partner & Industry Updates

11:45 am
     ABM Adjourns | Exhibitor Tear-Down

*Schedule subject to change. 

Registration Details - Save $ and register by July 14

What ABM registration fees include: Attendance for the registered individual at all Thursday and Friday sessions and presentations including the Opening Keynote, 2023 Awards Program Presentation, State of Oregon BCD Update, Legislative and OBOA Lobbyist Report, Industry and Association Updates, State and Committee Board Reports, 2023/2024 OBOA Officers and Board Installation, ICC Report, all electronic session materials (as provided by the speakers), and hosted meals (Wednesday's Opening Networking Reception, breakfast on Thursday and Friday, lunch on Thursday, and the reception/dinner on Thursday evening).

Pre-ABM Professional Development Workshop: This session is optional only and has a separate registration fee. Lunch and refreshments will be included in registration fees. If you want to attend the Workshop, please be sure you select it when also registering for the ABM (must be done at the same time). 

ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Units (ICC PPP CEUs): Continuing education credit will be offered for both the ABM and Workshop and included in registration fees.

Pre-ABM Workshop - Wednesday
Note: Registration for this event is optional and separate from ABM registration; please register for the workshop at the time of ABM registration.

Annual Business Meeting (ABM) - Thursday and Friday

2023 OBOA Awards Program

Acknowledge the amazing work of our OBOA members. Recognize a building safety professional through our 2023 Awards Program. This year's categories:

• Building Official of the Year
• "Rick Best Memorial" Permit Technician of the Year
• Building Inspector of the Year
• Plans Examiner of the Year
• Newcomer of the Year
• Special Recognition Awards

Award nominations deadline: July 14th. Please submit an online nomination by this date. Award recipients will be announced during the Awards Luncheon at the ABM on Thursday, August 17th.

NOMINATE a Colleague for a 2023 OBOA Award

Sponsorship Opportunities at the 2023 Annual Business Meeting 

ABM Package Sponsorships
All package sponsors receive a 6’ x 30” tabletop in a high traffic area which includes: linens, chair, Wi-Fi and electrical access, recognition as a 2023 OBOA ABM Package Sponsor in pre-event promotional materials, onsite meeting materials (if received prior to printing), verbal recognition throughout the event, on the OBOA website, and signage at the event.

• Platinum Sponsor (Non-member: $2,500 | Member: $2,000) -- Sponsor will receive priority placement of exhibit table, two complimentary full attendee registrations to the 2023 OBOA ABM (includes all hosted meals and access to full programming), a brief opportunity to address the entire audience during the meeting (podium time), and two invitations to the OBOA Annual Board of Directors VIP Appreciation Dinner (Wednesday, August 16).
• Gold Sponsor (Non-member: $2,000 | Member: $1,750) -- Sponsor will also receive GOLD Sponsor recognition, a brief opportunity to address the entire audience during the meeting (podium time), company logo in the onsite program brochure, one complimentary full attendee registration to the 2023 OBOA ABM (includes all meals and access to full programming), and one extra guest dinner ticket to the Thursday Reception & Dinner.
• Silver Sponsor (Non-member: $1,500 | Member: $1,250) -- Sponsor will also receive SILVER Sponsor recognition with company logo in the onsite program brochure, and one complimentary full attendee registration to the 2023 OBOA ABM (includes all meals and access to full programming).

Individual ABM Sponsorships
All individual sponsors receive recognition in pre-event promotional materials, onsite printed materials (if received prior to printing), verbal recognition throughout the event, on the OBOA website, and on signage at the event.

• SPONSORED BY CLAIR COMPANY--Name Badge Sponsor (Non-member: $950 | Member: $750) -- Primary benefit includes having your company logo printed on every attendee’s badge. This puts your company in front of and seen by everyone!
• SPONSORED BY 4LEAF INCORPORATED--Lanyard Sponsor (Non-member: $950 | Member: $750) -- Primary benefit includes every attendee will receive your personalized lanyard to wear during the event.  Sponsor is responsible for providing lanyards.
• Morning or Afternoon Break Sponsor (Non-member: $1,000 each | Member: $800 each) -- Breaks are a great chance to network and serve as an opportunity to make your brand more memorable to attendees.  Refreshments will be available.
• Lunch Sponsor (Non-member: $2,000 | Member: $1,800) -- Primary benefits include an opportunity to address the entire audience during the lunch with two minutes of podium time.
• Reception Sponsor (Non-member: $2,000 | Member: $1,800) -- Primary benefits include an opportunity to address the entire audience during the reception with two minutes of podium time.

Sponsor the 2023 Annual Business Meeting (ABM)

Thank you to our 2023 ABM Supporters!

GOLD SPONSOR

Silver Sponsors

                                                       

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OBOA ABM Registration Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellations received on or before July 14 will receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative processing fee. Cancellations received after July 14 or no-shows will not receive a refund and there is no credit/refund given for partial attendance.

Not able to attend but want to send someone in your place? Substitutions from the same jurisdiction/company can be made but must be communicated to OBOA in advance (to ensure accurate CEUs, etc.) - email us at [email protected] if you need to change your registration.