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BeaverTalesNovember 14, 2008 — Annual Membership Meeting

>>>>> JACKPOT IS NOW $550 <<<<<To be eligible for the JACKPOT, you must make a lunch reservation, be a member, and be present!!

BEAVER STATE CHAPTER 3 — SINCE 1950 OREGON–SW WASHINGTON

Meal Reservations due November 12, 2008Clark Co: Pam Mason (360) 397-6118 x4376(360) 759-5284 fax

All Others: Monica Stafflund (503) 393-8181(503) 393-1629 [email protected]

Annual General Membership Meeting

Today we elect our officers for 2009 (see slate of nomi-

nees inside).

Robert Greenelost $525 because he was not

present at the October meeting.

Casey Overcamp won the consolationprize of a free lunch.

No one won the Bob Jones Commemorative Free Lunch for

Bringing a Potential New Member

Board Meeting*: 10:30 amMeeting: 12:00 noon

Speaker: 12:15 pm

ERNESTO’s8544 SW Apple Way Portland, Oregon 97225Take I-5 to 217, take Beaverton exit, east onBeaverton Hillsdale Hwy (just west of AAA bldg) then right into the shopping center. Lots of parking!!

*All members welcome. Ernesto's requests that we not arrive until 10:30 AM

Would you like an e-mail reminder for the next chapter meeting??

CONTACTMeeting Coordinator Monica Stafflund

[email protected]

ELECTRONICMEETING

REMINDER

Ernesto's Italian BuffetPizza, Pasta, Fish, Veggies,

Salad Bar, andNon-Alcoholic Beverage

-----> $12 <-----

mailto:[email protected]

BeaverTales November 2008 www.irwachapter3.org

THE PREZ SEZ

November - the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar and one of

four Gregorian months with the length of 30 days. November retained its name (from the Latin novem meaning “nine”) when January and February were added to the Roman calendar.

Here we are November, and we still have some of the beautiful fall colors in our trees and

beautiful days to match – probably not for much lon-ger. It is the month in the year one typically pauses to Honor our Soldiers, past and present, and to Give Thanks for all that makes our lives fulfilled.

Our country was born out of irresolvable differences – for which military action

became the answer. We still have the need for military disciplines in many aspects

of our lives, although most within our borders have been replaced with various levels of suc-

cessful communica-tion, negotiation, and

agreements. These alternatives also became the

foundation of the IRWA and the Chapters’ educa-tional programs.

We have reviewed our recent past courses and propose the offerings for 2009. At this time I

extend to you the traditional offer to coordinate the class of your choice (if you’re quick!) In exchange for the tuition costs are your duties, which are relatively minor in time consumption, however, major to the success of the class. HQ lets you take the course for free, after you complete their on-line coordinator exam, and in exchange for a little work on your part - complementing the efforts of our Education Team. An essential, new Coordinator Training workshop will outline the duties and is set for January 10 at the Woodburn Fire Station. Email me with the course you would like to coordinate to get on the training notification list, for any last minute details! A partial

list of the proposed classes is in the Looking Ahead section, and the full list can be found at the chapter

website, www.irwachapter3.org.

I have received word from “World HQ” that they not only have a new produc-

tion vendor, but that they have heard us and our requests for spiral or ring-bound course texts that lie flat when open! We will be watching for other course changes,

in addition to e-Facilitator evaluations.

I would also like to encourage those of you who have just been accumulating your classes, to make them

count! Talk with our Professional Development Commit-tee (PDC) as we plan to have some special incentives to help you on your way toward SR/WA in 2009! Time is always of the essence to boost your career!

Lest we forget all the great turkeys and hams of the world, bon appétit!

I look forward to seeing you on Nov 14 at Ernestos! And

for heaven’s sake, don’ t for-get to call or emai l Monica S t a f f l u n d with your reservations for Decem- ber’s Holiday Dinner Meeting, De- cember 4 at the Rheinlander German restaurant on Sandy Blvd.

The important parts of the meeting are brief acknowl-edgements, recognition of all Past Presidents, the

installation of our 2009 Officers and Executive Board, after wonderful food and great camaraderie! For extra fun, bring a “white elephant” gift for the Great Exchange! The cost is $15 per person, or $30 per couple, $10 for small children. Monica will start taking reservations and payments at the Nov 14 meeting. You can send your check and RSVP to Monica Stafflund, 1556 Rock Creek Dr. S, Salem, OR 97306 Thanks for a great year!

~ Carol

www.irwachapter3.org.


HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program

HUD’s new Neighborhood Stabilization Program will provide emergency as-sistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight

within their communities. The Neigh- borhood Stabilization Program (NSP) provides grants to every state and cer- tain local communities to purchase

foreclosed or abandoned homes and to rehabilitate, resell, or redevelop these homes in order to stabilize neighbor- hoods and stem the decline of house

values of neighboring homes.

Additional information and guidance on acquisition and relocation issues pertaining to the URA and Section 104(d) are currently under development and will be available on the NSP web site at:

http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/neighborhoodspg/

Nominees for Chapter Office - 2009

President Elect — Darlene Rose. Darlene is Region 1 R/W Manager for ODOT and has been a member of the Chapter 3 Board in previous years, including a stint as Chair of the Summer Event Wine Tour!

Vice President - Stephen Planchon, City of Portland, Parks Dept. Steve is a former Chapter 3 Board member and was an active member of the Anchorage Chapter before moving to Portland.

Secretary/Treasurer - Matt Gossett, ODOT Region 1. A newcomer to Chapter 3, Matt was secre-tary of his previous IRWA chapter.

Chair, PDC - Carl Toland SR/WA, retired ODOT Region 1. Carl has been through all offices in Chapter 3 and has been Secretary forever.

PDC New Member - Kayla Carol SR/WA, PacifiCorp. A newcomer to the Chapter 3 Board, Kayla has been active in her previous IRWA Chapter

Help [Desperately] WantedNewsletter Editor -- you bring the skills; the chapter will provide the software.

Course Registration Forms Prep -- we need someone to do interactive forms that will work on the website.

Contact Glenn Bridger, 503 423-3786, or [email protected]

http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/neighborhoodspg/


Quotes from the quorum — 10/10/08

Call to Order: President Elect Glenn Bridger called the meeting to order at 10:40 a.m..Members Present at Board Meeting: Glenn Bridger President Elect; Dan Benson SRWA Vice President; Carl Toland SRWA Secretary; Teresa Wilson SRWA; Marta Goosey; Rod Bliss SRWA; Jerry Swan SRWA; Evar Knudtson SRWA.

Proxy Votes: Glenn for Eilene Gehrke SRWA, Patti Denman, Carol Judd SRWA; Rod Bliss for Steve Hanson; Marta for Marty.

Also present: Kari Lowe, Matt Gossett, Darlene Rose, and T-COEF Trustees Chair, Joe Pestinger

December Officer’s Installation/Holiday Party/Past Presidents' Night – will be held at the Rheinlander again this year on Thursday December 4, 2008. The September 12, 2008, minutes were approved as written.

Marta distributed the treasurer’s report on 7 accounts held by Chapter 3 showing that the Chapter is operating well in the black. Marta has been actively collecting past due amounts on educational course billings. Some delinquencies go back to October 2007.

Eilene provided another excellent written report of the past month’s progress. There is still no change in the fact that Headquarters has provided member rebate payment on a total of 156 members despite our records showing anywhere from 174 to 181 members for which we should be compensated.

The following were voted into membership:1. Stacie Hensley, Bonneville Power Admin., Portland2. Ed Zap, City of Portland, Office of Transportaton

Course 600 will be held next week (14th) at the Portlander. Emmy Jensen will be the course coordinator. Course 501 will be held in December with only one registration so far.

In MemoriamOne of the original members of Chapter 3, C. H. "Jack" McGirr passed away October 9. A past president of the Chapter (1964), Jack was one of the moving forces behind the original Chapter 3 Education program and later the interntional education program. An attorney who later became Vice President of the firm now known as Ticor Title, Jack always opened the doors of the title plant for training sessions. He was co-chair of the 1969 International Educational Seminar held here in Portland, and until last year, always attended our annual Past Presidents' Night.

Jack's list of civic credentials is too long to list, from the Oregon Symphony Board to the Mazamas. He managed to do a lot of living in his 93 years, and gave back much to the commu-nity as well. Our sympathies to his family; he will be missed.


Quorum — continuedCourse coordinator training for the Chapter will be held on January 10 at the Woodburn firehouse. Due to the coordinator "failure to perform" issue, a coordinator contract is being drawn up by Carol that will help ensure that coordinators will invoice or help collect outstanding course fees. The balance of unpaid registrations has been reduced to about $7,000.

Joe Pestinger stated that The Chapter’s Own Educational Foundation (T-COEF) will provide one scholarship (tuition) for the Relocation Rendezvous next year. A list of applicants will be solicited with a goal of selecting a person with journey-level experience in relocation. T-COEF will provide a scholarship (tuition).for the SRWA Exam when held. Also, at any Chapter 3 Annual Educational Seminar –members pay the first $25; qualified applicants will receive a tuition scholarship for the remainder of the fee. TCOEF also provided tuitions to the Ethics course earlier in the year to the tune of about $5,000. Tuition scholarships are also available for the Instructor Clinic -- Registation fee, only. Joe recommended that the Chapter look into hosting an instructor training session.

Need to redistrict and deal with new governance processes. All Regional chairs will effectively serve on the international board of directors. All 2008 Beaver Tales have been posted to the website. When we have established a process for doing this in a timely fashion, an e-mail notice can be sent out with a link to the website. This will eliminate problems with agency document-size imitations.

In response to a query about whether dues should be raised, it was pointed out that the $5 dues amount has been in place since the beginning of Chapter 3. Since the chapter has never had to depend on dues to exist, there was unanimous support for rretaining the existing dues structure.

Evar announced that the time is here for Board Members to send him nominations for Professional of the Year. He and the last two Professionals of the Year constitute the committee to screen this year’s nomina-tions. Evar also said that October is Right of Way Month and that HQ is asking for nominations for outstanding transportation projects over the last several decades.

Casey Liles, PE, and Carly Francis of the Columbia River Crossing task force gave the luncheon talk. Their Powerpoint presentation covered the progress that has been made since 2005 when ODOT, WASHDOT and 7 other Federal and local governmental agencies undertook to study how to best replace or not to replace the existing I-5 bridges over the Columbia River.

Over the next year, CRC will work closely with the public and its six local partners to refine the Locally Pre-ferred Alternative to address the problems on I-5 and meet community needs. Before a final design can be developed, decisions will be made on project elements, including:

• Number of auxiliary lanes and design of the I-5 bridge.• Highway and interchange design and bicycle pathway location and design• Light rail alignment on Hayden Island and in Vancouver• Travel demand management strategies• Sustainability plan• Mitigation plan• Financing and tolling planFinal EIS expected in late 2009.


LOOKING AHEAD

NOVEMBER 2008November 14

Annual Gen. Membership Mtg & Officer Election

Ernesto'[email protected]

DECEMBER 2008December 3-4

C-501 Relocation Assistance

Portlandermagdalena_campuzano@

co.washington.or.us

December 4Chapter 3 Holiday Meeting

Past President's NightOfficer Installation

[email protected]

JANUARY 2009January 9

Chapter MeetingErnesto's

[email protected]

January 10Coordinators' Training

Woodburn [email protected]

January ??C-207, Practical Negotiations

Coordinator Needed

FEBRUARY 2009February 13


[email protected]

February ??C-604, Environmental Due

DilligenceCoordinator Needed

February ??Environmental Encounters

Coordinator Needed

MARCH 2009March 13


[email protected]

March ??C-100, Principles of Land

AcquisitionCoordinator Needed

APRIL 2009April 10


[email protected]

April ??C-703, Real Property/Assett [email protected]

April ??C-104, Standards of Practice

[email protected]

MAY 2009May 8


[email protected]

May ??C-403, Easement Valuation

Coordinator Needed

For remainder of the year, go to www.irwachapter3.org

Coordinators Take Courses

FreeHQ now require an on-line test and official certification, but it's

still possible to take a course free. Contact Carol Judd for all

the details.

or

Host A CourseGet a Free Tuition

T-COEF offers a full tuition schol-arship to any member who can

arrange a free meeting room for a Chapter 3 course.

Contact Carol Juddfor an application.















www.irwachapter3.org




FREE is a Very Good Price!

Under the new World HQ materials delivery system, we receive 25 sets of course materials, regardless of the number of registrants for the course.

If you'd like one of the 13 excess course manuals

for C-600, Environmental Awareness,

just contact Education Chair, Jaci Margeson

World HQ has directed

us to either toss them or

give these extra sets to

anyone wishing a copy

- no charge!




New World HQCourse Procedure

We can no longer hold courses open until the day before the course.

We can no longer hold courses with just 8-9 registrants.

Registrations must be received 4 weeks before the course.

Courses will be cancelled if there are not sufficient registrations 4 weeks ahead of course date.

Chapter 3 apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this change in policy.

Register Early if you plan to attend any Chapter 3 courses

Beaver State Chapter 3 (TIN 93-6023076) is a non-profit organization To Register, clickor formandmailto

Course Registrar139 Barker Avenue

Oregon City, OR 97045

MethodofPayment Check enclosed Bill me M/C Visa Exp DateCard No.Name on Card

Residential Relocation Assistance is a comprehensive overview of the processes and procedures involved in providing reloca-tion assistance to residential owners. Materials are based on the lead agency’s (Federal Highway Administration) regulations in implementing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and all subsequent statutory and regulatory amendments. This course covers the following topics: replacement housing payments for residential owners and ten-ants, mobile homes, last resort housing, advisory assistance, calculating moving settlements for business, and filing of claims and appeals. This course is designed to provide the relocation professional with information on the processes an d procedures involved in providing relocation assistance to residential owners.

BEAVER STATE CHAPTER 3COURSE 501

Residential Relocation AssistanceDecember 3-4, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Name, Last First Member $415 $Company Non-member $520 $Address Facility Fee* $30 $City State ZIP Total Enclosed $Membership Number *Facility Fee is mandatory*Phone Email

INSTRUCTOR

Al House, SR/WA, has been in the right of way field since 1972 and is the President and Principal consultant of Alan C. House & Associates LLC, specializing in Relocation Assistance. Al’s experience includes 29 years with a state transportation agency and 7 years as a right of way consultant, working with many different public agencies involved in major airport and light rail projects. Al is certified to teach all IRWA relocation assistance courses (500 series).

REGISTRATION

Register ONLY to Course Registrar, as shown below. Advance payment not required. You will receive a confirmation if you provide an email address. $25 late fee for registration on day of course (full course materials may not be available).

Register early: course will be cancelled if there are insufficient registrants 30 days before start date.

CANCELLATIONWritten cancellation notice required. Full refund if received by Course Registrar 15 days before start of course. 50% refund if received less than 15 days before start of course. No refund after start of course, but your printed course materials will be available upon request.

SR/WA & Recertification Credit2 day (16 hours)

LOCATION Portlander Inn & Marketplace

10350 N. Vancouver WayPortland, OR 08217

503 345-0300

www.portlanderinn.com

ACCOMMODATIONScontact facility directly; mention IRWA

For course information, contact Coordinator Magdalena Campuzano

503 846-7824Magdalena_Campuzano@

co.washington.or.usBring a hand-held

calculator!

http://www.portlanderinn.com

Mailto:[email protected]

Mailto:[email protected]

SERVICE DIRECTORYThis service directory is published to help you receive expert, quality help in your daily busi-

ness. The advertisers are professionals in their respective fields. Ads are $40.00 for 12 months.

For information, contact Marty Goosey at 503-656-5030 or [email protected]


Officers — 2008 Committee Chairs & Co-Chairs — 2008

Had an address change?Missing your BeaverTales?

NotifyD. Martin Goosey, Editor

503 [email protected]

Acquisition/Negotiation VACANT, Chair

[email protected] 397-6118 x4376

Awards/Recognition Evar Knudtson, SR/WA, [email protected]

503 357-8301

Education Jaci Margeson, [email protected]

503-230-4020

Environment John Hooson, Chair

[email protected] 439-9423

HistorianEvar Knudtson, SR/WA, [email protected]

503 357-8301

LiaisonRod Bliss, Chair


Local Public Agency Rod Bliss, Chair


Meeting Coordinator Monica Stafflund, [email protected]

503 393-8181503 393-1629 fax

Membership Eilene Gehrke, Chair


Newsletter D. Martin Goosey, Editor


Professional Development Melissa Mallott, Chair


Property Management Teresa Wilson, Chair


Relocation AssistanceNick Newman, Chair

[email protected]

Summer Event VACANT, Chair


Survey VACANT, Chair


Title & Legal Steve Maddoux, Chair

[email protected]

Transportation VACANT, Chair

[email protected]

Utilities/Pipeline Mike McNeill, Chair

[email protected]

Valuation Patti Denman, Chair

[email protected]

Website CoordinatorTressia Gehrke, Chair


PresidentCarol Judd


President-ElectGlenn Bridger


Vice PresidentDan Benson

[email protected]

TreasurerMarta Goosey


SecretaryCarl Toland, SR/WA


Advisory Council

Education Finance OfficerMarta Goosey, Chair


Liason to Chapter Ed Foundat Pam Mason, Chair

[email protected] 397-6118 x4376360 759-5284 Fax







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