OPPA Annual Conference
2023 OPPA Annual Conference
The Port of Astoria and Oregon Public Ports Association invite you to attend the OPPA Annual Conference! This event is our members’ best opportunity for networking with colleagues and elected officials from other entities, attending educational and informative sessions pertinent to Oregon’s port districts, and conducting Association business.
Conference Details
Cost:
Free for OPPA Members. Registration includes dinner on Thursday and coffee and lunch on Friday. *Breakfast is included for hotel guests.
Lodging
Cannery Pier Hotel
Rates start at $337/night + tax.
Call 503-325-4996 on or before September 1, 2023 to make your reservation under the Oregon Public Ports Association Conference room block.
AGENDA
Thursday, September 28
Bridgewater Bistro
6:00-8:00pm: Welcoming Reception and Dinner
Friday, September 29
Cannery Pier Hotel
7:00 - 8:30am: Breakfast (In hotel lobby for attendees that stay at the hotel). Coffee and light snacks will be provided in the meeting room.
8:30 – 8-45 - Welcome and Introductions – Paula Miranda
8:45 – 10:00 – OPPA Business Meeting
Adoption of Previous Minutes
Re-affirm Executive Committee for one more year
OPPA Budget Discussion
Goals – Past & Future
Proposed Meeting Calendar for 2024
Legislative Update
10:00 – OBDD update
10:30 – Oregon Department of Energy – Christy Splitt and Andy
Cameron.
11:00 – Tom Peterson – American Society of Civil Engineers
11:30 – Sarah Absher – Oregonians for Floodplain Protection
12:00 - Lunch
12:30 – Federal Update - Ray Bucheger
1:00 PNWA Update – Dena Horton, Anthony Pena & Neal Mauna
Registration required by noon on September 21. If you have questions about registration, contact Kaylie Bahnsen.
Space is limited, so please notify us immediately if you are registered but cannot attend. We are unable to accommodate guests at meals or sessions.