Note:

The pre-registration is currently closed. If you would like to attend this event, please come to the NWPPA registration desk at the hotel, and our onsite coordinator will be happy to help you.

Who Should Attend:

Members of the NWPPA Labor and Employee Relations Group: general managers, labor relations managers, operations managers, and human resource professionals.

Meeting Overview:

Join us in Spokane at the Red Lion for our June member meeting on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. Note that these days are a departure from our usual Thursday/Friday schedule.

Meeting Agenda:

Monday, June 11, 2018

1-1:15 p.m. LERG updates

1:15-2:15 p.m. Roundtable discussions

2:15-3 p.m. Changing Times for Utilities: Impacts and Issues During a Merger

George Brown, Director of Human Resources, and Eric Rosentrater, HR Manager, both from Avista Utilities

3-4:30 p.m. Tour of Avista's newly remodeled Post Falls Dam at River Front Park

Note: This tour will be mostly outdoors. Please dress appropriately and wear closed-toe shoes.

4:30 p.m. Adjourn

5:30 p.m. Optional dinner outing.

The Palm Court Grill inside The Historic Davenport Hotel

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

8-8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast

8:30-8:45 a.m. Announcements

8:45-10:15 a.m. Respect in the Workplace

Christie Grassmyer, Human Resources Advisor, Associated Industries

10:15 a.m.-noon Roundtable discussions

Noon Adjourn

Meeting Location & Hotel Information:

Hotel RL at the Park – Spokane
303 W. North River Drive
Spokane, WA 99201
(800) 733-5466

Room rate: $102 for a standard one-bed room

Please book your room as soon as possible, but no later than May 14, 2018, to secure this rate. Mention that you are with Northwest Public Power Association when booking your reservation.

Meeting Fees:

Labor and Employee Relations Group Members: Free

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted, with full refund, if request is made at least 30 days prior to the course. Within 30 days, fees are as follows: 15-29 days, $100; 1-14 days or "no show," 100 percent of registration fee. When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions.