Visit elgl.org for December meeting information. Oregon Sec of State will speak at 12/14 meeting. Holiday Happy Hour scheduled for 12/8.

The recently updated mentoring brochure is in the Files section now. Please feel free to print and distribute. Thanks.

Visit elgl.org, ELGL Facebook, ELGL LinkedIn and ELGL Twitter (@oregonelgl) for the latest updates.

Also, I want to pass along information on the Emerging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) increased web presence - visit http://elgl.org, ELGL Facebook, ELGL Twitter (@OregonELGL), and ELGL LinkedIn for meeting details, job announcements, and news articles.

I've uploaded information on a federal program addressing loan forgiveness for public sector employees. Thanks to Jim Hough and Scott Lazenby for passing it along.

Please join me in welcoming John Kroger, Oregon Attorney General, at the Emerging Local Government Leaders lunch meeting on Wednesday, July 6 at noon. The location is being finalized and will be announced next week. You can also check for details at the new Emerging Local Government Leaders website – elgl.org or the group page on LinkedIn.com.

Thanks to Kirsten, the website is up and running. Check out elgl.org.

Interested in getting more involved with ICMA? Consider applying for a spot on an ICMA Member Committee. You may be interested in the Task Force to Develop a Guide on Breaking into Local Government, Task Force to Update Internship Resources or you can find the complete list here: http://icma.org/en/icma/members/committees_task_forces/current_committees
Submit your volunteer request form by April 25th by going here: http://webapps.icma.org/rosters/committeevolunteer.cfm

Hey Everyone - Don't forget the Northwest Regional Managers Conference next week in Stevenson! As of this moment, we've got 129 registrants but there is still room for more. Students, members in transition, retirees, and range riders only pay for meals and travel costs. I hope to see you there!

I just wanted to introduce myself to the group. I recently joined ICMA after chancing upon the website in an [ongoing] attempt to secure employment in the Washington region (a particularly difficult undertaking, as I currently reside in Maine). I have already discovered that this organization is an invaluable tool for someone such as myself who is just beginning a career in the field. I was even more thrilled when I discovered a group dedicated to NextGen Administrators in the Northwest region. I look forward to being included in future discussions in your group and welcome any questions or suggestions.