The 2010 Inaugural Class of the SDA University, Wednesday, September 22, 2010, will be a can’t miss experience for  district staff, managers and board members. Start your SDA Conference off with this amazing training opportunity!

Topics for the day will include:

Registration for the 2010 SDA Annual Conference being held September 22-24, 2010 at the Keystone Resort and Conference Center is now online.

Register now to secure your spot! If you have any questions about registration, please contact the SDA office at (303) 863-1733.

To register, click HERE. Make sure to log in to the SDA website prior to registering, to  recieve the member's conference rate.

The Colorado Division of Local Affairs is looking to fill an Elections Coordinator/Financial Analyst position in their office. For more information about this job opportunity, please see the announcement HERE.

Applications must be received by August 18, 2010!

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

Maintaining balance in these hectic times is a challenge for all of us now and then, and stressed-induced illness has become a recognized reality. A leading authority in stress reduction through humor, Tim Gard will share his presentation, “Leadership… The Tao of Humor,” at Lunch on Friday, September 24, 2010. Come and awaken your understanding, and sharpen your ability to use humor appropriately in the workplace.

This session is sponsored by Special District Management Services, Inc.; and T. Charles Wilson Insurance Service

 Friday’s breakfast at the 2010 SDA Conference will feature professional speaker and former Parks and Recreation District Center Specialist Ruby Newell-Legner. Ruby’s presentation, “Leadership Strategies: Things You Must Know to Survive,” will focus on new ways to work and lead. The effective leader will have developed new skills and talents for managing continuous change while balancing accountability. In this session, participants will examine the practical skills necessary to be an effective leader in today’s workplace.

This year the SDA Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, September 23, will also include a panel discussion on Amendments 60, 61 and Proposition 101. Presenters will include Peter Whitmore Esq. from Sherman & Howard L.L.C.; Rick Kron, Esq., Shareholder, Grimshaw &Harring; and Rick Reiter from the Don’t Hurt Colorado Campaign. These ballot issues would severely impact special districts if they were to pass.

More information about the ballot issues can be found at http://www.donthurtcolorado.com

Local elected officials are invited to attend an informational forum on the potential impact of the three November ballot initiatives on August 5^th in Trinidad, CO.

The session will be held at the Holiday Inn at 3130 Santa Fe Trail Dr. in Trinidad, CO from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, and dinner will be provided at no charge to attendees.

If you would like to attend the session, please RSVP to Georgia Kraemer at Georgia@sdaco.org

SDA is excited to welcome Keynote Speaker, author and former Denver Bronco, Reggie Rivers to the 2010 SDA Annual Conference.

Reggie will share his secrets to success during the Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, September 23, 2010.

In his presentation titled “Overcoming Obstacles,” Reggie will discuss how attitude and effort, have defined his opportunities, success and happiness.  

Registration for the 2010 SDA Conference September 22-24, 2010 in Keystone, CO will be available online on August 6^th.

Over the next few weeks the SDA Bulletin will feature a few of our outstanding programs being offered at the conference this year. One of those highlights will be the Thursday General Breakfast.

New for the 2010 Conference:  Breakfast is now free with your conference registration!