WELCOME TO THE 2021 SMALL PORTS SEMINAR

Here is our working agenda for the Small Ports Seminar. This agenda is subject to change up to the event. We are currently working on finalizing speakers and session titles, so please check back frequently.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR OPTIONAL SESSION (Fee: $50 for Optional training and Lunch)

9:00-11:45am Optional training session featuring Enduris and Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt: Personnel law and insurance- how COVID-19 has altered workforce, personnel and insurance issues

This session is designed to bring together staff from small ports who may not have the resources to seek advice regarding the dramatically changing landscape of personnel law and insurance during COVID-19. Learn from legal and insurance experts who will be providing training participants with a full understanding of things as they are now, and what to do to ensure your port is well covered.
12:00 - 12:45pm Lunch (included with optional training session only)

1:00-1:10pm Opening remarks

1:10-2:00pm The Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council an your Port’s Project Portfolio with Port of Woodland Executive Director Jennifer Wray-Keene & Mark Barkley, Assistant Director, Local Government Division, Washington Department of Commerce

2:00-2:15pm Break & transition to Alpine room

 2:15-3:05pm MRSC and SAO: Tools for Ports with Tracy Burrows, Executive Director, MRSC and Sherrie Ard, Center for Government Innovation, Office of the Washington State Auditor

3:10-4:00pm- Guerilla Websites with Jessica Wilson, Director of Communications for the Washington Public Ports Assocation

4:30-5:30pm Meet our Associate Members

5:30-7:00pm Associate Member Reception / Social

Friday, October 22, 2021

7:00-8:30am Breakfast

8:30-9:20am ABCs of Debt with Mike Folkers, Finance Director of the Port of Grays Harbor

9:30-10:20am Achieving Equilibrium: Commissioners and Management with Frank Chmelik, Peter Ruffatto, of Chmelik, Sitkin & Davis, Jay Hester of the Port of Sunnyside, and Pete Hanke of the Port of Port Townsend

10:30-11:30am Ask the Experts: a fun & interactive exercise with all of our speakers 

11:30am Prizes & adjourn

The cost for registration for the regular Small Ports Seminar is $50/each for WPPA members/port staff; $100/each for Associate Members and $150/each for non-members.
The cost for registration for the OPTIONAL Training Session is an additional $50/each for WPPA members/port staff; $100/each for Associate Members and $150/each for non-members.

The above agenda is subject to change- please check back for updates as we near the event.

Small Ports Seminar FAQ:
Hotel Information: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Enzian Inn and Linderhof Inn (next door) for this event. A variety of room types are available ranging from $126.59/night to $261.59/night plus a Resort Fee and tax; single and double occupancy rates differ.
The cut-off date for room reservations is Monday, September 20, 2021. Please make your room reservations ASAP in order to take advantage of the special group rate; our block may sell out prior to the reservation cut-off date.
Reservations can be made by calling (800) 223-8511 or www.enzianinn.com, reference the Washington Public Ports Association Small Ports Seminar group (Group Code 10563). A credit card is needed to secure your reservation.
Check-In is 4:00pm; Check-Out is 11:00 am.
Cancellations must be made 14 days prior to your arrival date to avoid being charged for one night’s stay plus tax. A “no-show” is charged to the individual for their first night’s room and tax.
Early departures are subject to a $50 charge if check-out date is not noted 24 hours prior to actual departure.
Can I bring a guest and what portion of the event can they attend?
Yes you can bring a guest! Guests are invited and encouraged to attend the Thursday evening reception and there is no additional fee.
Do I need to register my guest?
Yes, please register your guest. There is a place on the on-line registration form to register them. This helps us ensure that food and set-up preparations are correct.
If you have dietary restrictions, please note this in the appropriate area on the on-line registration form so accommodations can be made.
Do we receive Legal or Educational Credits for this seminar? Attendees can obtain a “Certificate of Attendance” document at the seminar to self-report attendance.
Is there a Registration Deadline? The WPPA Small Ports Seminar registration deadline is October 15, 2021.
What if I have to cancel? A $75 administration fee will be charged for cancellations received after October 15 and for registrants who fail to show.
Questions? Contact Missy Goodell at (360) 943-0760 or mgoodell@washingtonports.org.