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Editorial On 60, 61 and 101

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 30, 2010 - 4:47pm

The Steamboat Today recently published an excellent editorial regarding their opposition to Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101. A copy of that editorial can be found HERE.

2010 Conference Spotlight: Health and Hospital Districts

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 27, 2010 - 8:29am

The 2010 SDA Annual Conference will offer a special session for health and hospital districts on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 3:15-5:00pm. The session titled, Red Rocks Community College’s Physician Assistants Program and Health Care for Colorado Communities, will feature guest speaker Dr. John Witwer. This session will focus on how health and hospital districts can work with community colleges to fulfill staffing needs.

2010 Conference Spotlight: Health and Hospital Districts

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 27, 2010 - 8:24am

The 2010 SDA Annual Conference will offer a special session for health and hospital districts on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 3:15-5:00pm. The session titled, Red Rocks Community College’s Physician Assistants Program and Health Care for Colorado Communities, will feature guest speaker Dr. John Witwer. This session will focus on how health and hospital districts can work with community colleges to fulfill staffing needs.

Bell Policy Center Releases Impact Analysis on 60,61 and 101

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 26, 2010 - 1:25pm

The Bell Policy Center has released a detailed analysis of the impact of Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101 on the State of Colorado.

 The analyses can be found at the following links:

Amendment 60: http://bellpolicy.org/node/3724

Amendment 61: http://bellpolicy.org/node/3501

Prop 101: http://bellpolicy.org/node/3513

60, 61 and 101 Forum in Windsor

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 25, 2010 - 4:27pm

 SDA Executive Director Ann Terry joined representatives from the Colorado Association of School Boards and The Colorado Municipal League and CCI for an Elected Officials’ Forum discussing the effect of Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101 on local governments. The event was held in Windsor, CO.

More than 85 elected officials attended the event, and shared their commitment to educate voters in their communities about the dangers of these ballot issues.

Last chance to sign up for 60, 61 and 101 elected official’s informational forums

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 23, 2010 - 3:17pm

Local elected officials are invited to attend an informational forum on the potential impact of the three November ballot initiatives on August 24th in Windsor, CO, and August 25th in Fort Morgan, CO

Both sessions will be held 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, and dinner will be provided at no charge to attendees.

The forum in Windsor on August 24th will be held at the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District at 100 7th St.

Resources for Discussions Regarding Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 20, 2010 - 2:36pm

Want to help defeat these three dangerous measures? The campaign's four-part online toolkit will get you, your friends and family, and your colleagues active in CFRR's efforts to defeat Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101. The toolkit includes talking points, a resolution and a sample letter that you can send to your contacts. Download the toolkit - and get involved.

Download the Toolkit: http://www.donthurtcolorado.com/presentations/

HR Made Simple!

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 19, 2010 - 2:25pm

The Special District Association (SDA) and the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool (CSD Pool) have teamed up to offer members an opportunity to enroll in a helpful online HR services program. The CSD Pool Board of Directors has approved financing for the first 50 members to participate in this 30-day trial offer through the company, HR Made Simple.

HR Made Simple offers:

2010 Conference Spotlight: Fire Districts

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 18, 2010 - 4:48pm

Want to know what the 2010 SDA Annual Conference has to offer on fire district issues? Here are some of the topics of interest:

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

10:45-Noon-   Looking Back… After a Merger, Redefining the Process - Chief Dan Qualman, South Metro Fire Rescue Authority;  and Chief Doug McBee, West Metro Fire Protection District

Sponsored by T. Charles Wilson Insurance Service

12th Annual Donald Critchfield Memorial Golf Tournament

Submitted by Annie Skinner on August 17, 2010 - 3:36pm

Sponsored by Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, PC; and Red Oak Consulting, a Division of Malcolm Pirnie

The 12th Annual Donald Critchfield Memorial Golf Tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the beautiful Ranch Course at Keystone. Please check in by 8:30 a.m.