Oregon FEB News & Events, September 2014 Page 1 of 7

Partnerships for a more effective government

FERS Sept. 10 Portland FULL Oct. 15 Vancouver FULL Dec. 9 Portland OPEN Feb. 10 Portland OPEN Locations vary. Go to www.oregonfeb.us

CSRS Sept. 11 Portland OPEN Oct. 16 Vancouver OPEN

Feb. 11 Portland OPEN

Locations vary. Go to www.oregonfeb.us

FY 15 Costs Federal Employees: $100 Non-Federal Spouse: $75 Register: www.oregonfeb.us Questions: ofebtraining@oregonfeb.us

THE OREGON FEB EXECUTIVE FORUM:

VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT Many new initiatives and resources have been launched in recent years to help veterans

integrate back into the workforce after their service to our nation. Still, they seem to meet

obstacles while looking for jobs and at times adjusting to work life. It is up to us as federal

employers to do everything we can to assist them to be successful.

With this in mind, the Oregon Federal Executive Board is proud to present an Executive

Forum on veterans’ federal employment. The forum will include a featured presentation by a

nationally known expert, stories of employment challenges shared by veterans, and a panel

discussion addressing questions about federal veterans hiring and workplace challenges.

Featured Speaker:

Suzanne Best, Clinical Psychologist, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) expert

and co-author of Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Returning Iraq and Afghani-

stan Veterans.

Veterans’ speaker:

Tracy Bell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

Panelists:

Chris Olson, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

(VR&E) Officer, Veteran’s Affairs Regional Office

Tonja Pardo, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Director, USDOL Vets

Camron Doss, District Director, Small Business Admin.

Laurel Sharp, HR Liaison, Veterans Affairs Regional Office

And more

The Sentinel Hotel

614 SW 11th Avenue, Billiard Room

Portland, OR 97205

Cost: $40.00 (includes breakfast buffet by Jake’s Catering)

Register: www.regonline.com/vetexecforum Download event flyer

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The Pacific Northwest Combined Federal Campaign will officially kick-off the 2014 Campaign

on September 1st! Annual Campaign Coordinator Training will be held throughout Oregon in September, so be sure to

check the official website to see when training is scheduled in your area. Along with e-giving platforms for every federal

office, the CFC is proud to debut “Universal Giving” this year nationwide. This will allow donors to now give to Local

Approved Charities in any CFC in the country. Please check the online databases on the official website for listings of

Local Approved Charities outside of the Pacific NW CFC. We look forward to a fun, energetic, and successful campaign!

Message from the CFC Chair

It is time to kick off the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign! This year we are all going to focus on

opportunities to Be Everyday Community Heroes, both within our own community and across the

world.

I am calling all of us to look around and see how we can be heroes, no matter what the scale,

and to try to make the world around us a better place.

I know that we can all find an area of need that touches our hearts and that allows us to Be

Everyday Community Heroes, providing positive support and assistance to that organization and

community. It does not take much to make a difference, and I would ask that all of you thought-

fully consider donating to a worthwhile cause of your choice.

In the spirit of this year’s campaign, I would also remind you that we all can make a difference in the lives of those around

us with the gift of time. So please, look for ways to make a difference for the better, no matter how small, and “be the

change you wish to see in the world.”

“Be an Everyday Community Hero”

Respectfully,

Captain Patrick A. Ropp, Commanding Officer , United States Coast Guard, Marine Safety Unit Portland

Combined Federal Campaign Kicks off on September 1st

CFC Coordinator Training Scheduled to Date:

Portland (Downtown) - Monday, Sept. 8th, 10:00 a.m. (at United Way of the Columbia-Willamette)

Eugene/Springfield - Monday, Sept. 15th, 12:30 p.m. (at BLM)

Portland (NE) - Tuesday, Sept. 16th,10:00 a.m. (at DHS-CBP)

Roseburg - Wednesday, Sept. 24th, 10:00 a.m. (at BLM)

Medford/White City - Thursday, Sept. 25th, 10:30 a.m. (at VA SORCC)

Salem CC Training, Wednesday, Sept. 17th,11:30 a.m. (at BLM)

More training sessions will be added to the schedule later this month.

For more information about the 2014 Pacific NW CFC, contact CFC Senior Manager Casey Farm at

caseyf@unitedway-pdx.org or 503.226.9557. www.yourcfc.org www.pacificnwcfc.org

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Upcoming Training Opportunities

Performance & Conduct Issues

Nov. 19 - Nov. 20, 2014 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Medford BLM

3040 Biddle Road

Medford, OR 97504

Cost: $275 for both days. Register here

Resiliency Workshop

Nov. 14th 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Building

1220 SW 3rd Ave., Conference Room 1B

Portland, OR 97204

Cost: Free Register at www.oregonfeb.us

Career Advancement (Dr. James Hearn)

Nov. 13th NOON - 1:00 PM

Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Building

1220 SW 3rd Ave., Conference Room 1B

Portland, OR 97204

Cost: Free Register at www.oregonfeb.us

Retirement Seminars

FERS

Dec. 9th 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Portland

Register here

CSRS

Sept. 11th 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Vancouver

Register here

Oct. 16th 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Portland

Register here

Emergency Communications Workshop

Oct. 22, 2014 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

333 SW First Ave., 3rd Floor

Portland, OR 97204

Cost: Free Register here

Workshop Flyer PDF

Want more training opportunities?

Check out the Oregon FEB’s new Training Exchange

Calendar on our website! It is located under the

“Training” menu item at the top of the Home page.

This calendar features training opportunities not only from

the Oregon FEB, but also those offered by various federal

agencies or Oregon FEB partners. It provides:

a place where a federal agency can post an internal

training event with extra seats they’d be willing to offer

to other federal agency employees.

a place where federal employees can explore vari-

ous training opportunities for their own professional

enrichment.

The direct link to the calendar is http://www.oregonfeb.us/

training-exchange-forum/

The training exchange is still in it’s introductory stage of

development, so check back often for new additions!

If your agency has training opportunities to share, please

contact our office or go to the training exchange web page

for instructions.

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The Oregon FEB looks back at FY14

Federal Executive Boards (FEBs), established by Presidential Directive in 1961, are a forum for communication

and collaboration among federal agencies outside of Washington, DC. Approximately 85 percent of all federal employ-

ees work outside the National Capital Region. Federal programs have their impact largely through the actions of the field

representatives of the departments and agencies. The National network of 28 FEBs serves as the cornerstone for strate-

gic partnering between federal agencies and other levels of government, non-profits and other stakeholders.

The Oregon Federal Executive Board’s mission is to Create value to the public by fostering communication, coordi-

nation and collaboration with Federal, state, and local government agencies.

FEBs are required to focus their efforts in three primary initiative areas, noted below. Many of the Oregon FEB’s

achievements would not be possible without the dedication and commitment of the federal employees and other part-

ners who volunteer their time, talents and resources. They serve on various committees and planning teams, have led

training sessions, and have provided financial or other support to FEB activities. The Oregon FEB is proud of and grate-

ful for their contributions.

FY 2014 highlights include:

Workforce Development

FERS & CSRS Retirement Planning Seminars (eight from Dec. 2013 - Sept. 2014)

Resiliency Workshops upon request for three local federal agencies (six sessions delivered from Jan. - June)

Dealing with Performance & Conduct Issues (July)

Strategies for Career Advancement class, led by Dr. Jim Hearn, US Army Corps of Engineers (May)

Conducted a member needs assessment, stood up a new Training Council, and drafted a training plan and plan for

the revival of The Associates mid-level leadership development program.

Shared Neutrals / ADR program hosted Transformative Mediation training (May), planning Annual Meeting training

(Sept.) They continue to deliver high-quality mediation services for 28 federal, state, local and tribal organizations.

Emergency Preparedness, Employee Safety & Security

FEMA Reconstitution Workshop (February)

Active Shooter Workshop (April) - planned and hosted with FEMA RX, FPS and FBI.

Preparing for Emergency Communications Workshop, to be held Oct. 2014.

Intergovernmental Collaboration, Community Outreach

2013 Pacific NW CFC - incorporated 3 new counties into region, raised $1.36 million

Launched Sustainability Coalition, under the leadership of GSA and in partnership with BPA.

Other

Transitioned to new Acting Executive Director, added a Training Manager and part-time Administrative Assistant.

Public Service Recognition Week celebration (May). Founded PSRW 2015 Task Force to reshape next year’s event.

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Ready Report Emergency Preparedness Announcements and Activities

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH!

“Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare”

The Ready Campaign established four universal building blocks of emergency

preparedness: Be informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit, and Get Involved. Ameri-

ca’s PrepareAthon! builds on this foundation by encouraging millions of Ameri-

cans to focus on a simple, specific activity that will increase preparedness.

America’s PrepareAthon! a new national community-based campaign for ac-

tion that focuses on increasing emergency preparedness through hazard-specific drills, group discussions and exercis-

es. National PrepareAthon! Days are held every spring and fall. During National Preparedness Month we ask you, your

family, community and workplace to take action by planning a National PrepareAthon! Day on or around September

30th. We recommend using digital media tools as a way to promote National Preparedness Month, September 1st-

30th.

Download National Preparedness Month 2014 Digital Engagement Toolkit

Emergency Communications Workshop Oct. 22, 2014 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

From an emergency exercise to a real incident, commu-

nications always seems to be one of the leading chal-

lenges. This workshop brings professionals together

for interactive discussions on best practices in alert

notification systems and methods, communications

planning, and interagency communications.

Location:

US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District

333 SW First Ave., 3rd Floor Portland, OR 97204

Cost: Free Register here Workshop Flyer PDF

Race the Wave 5K Fun Run

Sunday, September 28, 2014 @ 9:30 AM (PDT)

on the beach and streets

W. Warren Way and S. Hemlock St.

Cannon Beach, OR 97110

Come run or walk with us for a tsunami preparedness 5K fun run!

Cost: $25

To Register, go to:

www.cbchildren.org/events.html

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S E P T E M B E R

2nd Training Council Meeting 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location: Green-Wyatt Federal Building, 1220 SW Third Ave., Conf. Rm. 4, Portland 97204

10th FERS Retirement Planning SOLD OUT

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Location: Green-Wyatt Federal Building, 1220 SW Third Ave., Conf. Rm. 1A&B, Portland 97204

11th CSRS Retirement Planning 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Location: Gus Solomon Courthouse, 620 SW Main St.., Room 101, Portland 97205

18th Policy Committee Meeting 1:30 – 3:30 pm Location: Hatfield Courthouse 1000 SW Third Ave., 15th Floor, Portland 97204

23rd Shared Neutrals Annual Meeting 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Green-Wyatt Federal Building, 1220 SW Third Ave., Conf. Rm. 1A, Portland 97204

O C T O B E R

15nd FERS Retirement Planning SOLD OUT

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Location: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, 10600 N.E. 51st Circle Vancouver, WA 98682

16th CSRS Retirement Planning 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Location: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, 10600 N.E. 51st Circle Vancouver, WA 98682

22nd

Emergency Communications Workshop

8:30 am – 3:30 pm Location: US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland Dist. 333 SW First Ave., 3rd Floor, Portland 97201

N O V E M B E R

5th Oregon FEB Executive Forum on Veterans’ Employment

7:30 am – 9:30 am Location: Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Avenue, Portland 97205

13th Strategies for Career Advancement with Dr. Jim Hearn

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Location: Green-Wyatt Federal Building, 1220 SW Third Ave., Conf. Rm. 1B, Portland 97204

14th Resiliency Workshop 9:00 am – 11:30 pm Location: Green-Wyatt Federal Building, 1220 SW Third Ave., Conf. Rm. 1B, Portland 97204

22nd Dealing with Performance & Conduct Issues

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Location: Medford BLM,

3040 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97504

Go to www.oregonfeb.us to register for most events, and check the Calendar on the website for more details.

Calendar of Events

Labor Day - Monday, September 1st

Labor Day is a holiday in the United States dedicated to workers. The intention of the holiday is to

recognize the contributions that laborers make to the country as a whole. The public holiday always

falls on the first Monday in September. The first federal observation occurred in 1894, however, the

first Labor Day observed in a state was in Oregon in 1887. Most federal employees and schoolchil-

dren are given the holiday off. There is no delivery of mail, but many businesses choose to stay

open for Labor Day.

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Committee Reports Oregon FEB COMMITTEES

FY 2014 Policy Committee:

Chair

Camron Doss Small Business Administration

At-Large Members

Anthony Barber Environmental Protection Agency

Clara Conner Federal Highway Admin., WFLD

Celeste Davis HHS/Indian Health Service

David Ferguson Transportation Security Admin.

Maureen Hyzer USDA Forest Service

Susan Kost Social Security Administration

Sharon Hale-Mockley Bonneville Power Administration

Cynthia Maltsberger Customs & Border Protection

Maria Mondragon-Davis USDA Forest Service

Hugh Morrison U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Scott Mowry General Services Administration

Tess Nation Internal Revenue Service

Andy Smith

Bureau of Land Management

Natalie Voruz Federal Bureau of Investigation

Frederick White Portland VA Medical Center

Crisis Continuity Coalition:

Chair Celeste Davis

HHS/Indian Health Service

Pacific NW CFC:

LFCC Chair Cynthia Maltsberger

Customs & Border Protection

2014 Campaign Chair Captain Patrick Ropp

US Coast Guard, MSU Portland

Shared Neutrals/ADR:

Chair Maria Mondragon-Davis

USDA Forest Service

Policy Committee Next Mtg.: Sept. 18th 1:30pm

The September Policy Committee meeting will be held in a beauti-ful modern courtroom in the Hatfield Courthouse. FY15 Officers will be sworn in, the FY15 Oregon FEB Operating Plan will be re-viewed, and the 2014 CFC will be highlighted. We’ll also have an open discussion about performance reviews.

Contacts:

Jeff Sargent

Camron Doss

Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) Next Mtg.: Feb. 25th 10:00am

The 2014 Pacific NW CFC officially opens Sept. 1st, with Cam-paign Coordinator training sessions taking place throughout the region all month. The new website is live at www.yourcfc.org, and contains electronic versions of the pledge form and charity booklet and speaker’s bureau list.

Contacts:

Cindy Maltsberger

Casey Farm

Crisis Continuity Coalition (C3) Next Mtg.: Oct. TBD, 10:00 am

The Oregon FEB - FEMA RX Emergency Communications Work-shop has been publicly announced and is open for registration (see pg. 5). Slated for October 22nd, it will address internal and stake-holder messaging, employee alert notification, emergency commu-nications planning, and interagency communications.

Contacts:

Jeff Sargent

Celeste Davis

Shared Neutrals/ADR Next Mtg.: Feb. 4th, 12:00 pm

The Shared Neutrals Annual Meeting will be Sept. 23rd, featuring discussions on reasonable accommodation, EEO, and a training session on race and mediation. Planning continues for a possible Board retreat in FY15.

Contacts:

Maria Mondragon-Davis

Zac Hayes

Training Council Next Mtg.: Sept. 2nd ,1:00 pm

The upcoming Training Council on September 3, 2014 will look at developing training components (types of training/instructors/field trips/etc.), and parching out assignments to the council mem-bers. This meeting is anticipated to be a working meeting, putting “meat on the bones” of the associate program, so to speak.

Contacts:

Linda Bair

Jeff Sargent

Oregon Federal Executive Board

Gus Solomon Courthouse

620 SW Main Street, Suite 330

Portland, OR 97205

Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Main Ph: 503.326.3010 Fax: 503.326.2070

Jeff Sargent, Acting Executive Director

jsargent@oregonfeb.us, 503.326.3030

Linda Bair, Training Manager

lbair@oregonfeb.us, 503.326.2060

Stacie Benefield, Administrative Assistant

admin@oregonfeb.us, 503.326.3010

www.oregonfeb.us

Oregon FEB FY14 Chair Camron

Doss, District Director, Small

Business Admin., Portland.