The Oregon Caregiver FALL/WINTER 2024 www.ohca.com 28 2024 OHCA Annual Convention We had such an amazing time at the Oregon Convention Center on September 17–18 for our 2024 Annual Convention! With the theme “The Art of Innovation,” we gave long term care professionals from across the state creative strategies to handle common onthe-job challenges they may encounter. Meagan Johnson kicked off the first day of the event with an energetic and humorous opening keynote presentation, titled “The Art of Generational Differences.” Meagan poked fun at all the different generational stereotypes and gave audience members tips and tricks for working with those who come from a different time. Following the keynote, attendees went to a variety of valuable and informative education sessions on a range of topics pertaining to long term care. During lunch, attendees went to the trade show where they made valuable connections with OHCA’s business partners (and baby goats!). The trade show was energetic and lively—thank you so much to our business partners for participating! Following the first day of education, registrants, sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers were all invited to attend an all-attendee happy hour at the Spirit of ’77 for complimentary appetizers and drinks. The second day of the conference began with a meet-and-greet coffee hour with policy analysts and survey teams and was followed by more educational opportunities. During lunch, we hosted our annual OHCA Awards Ceremony Luncheon. Each year at this lunch, we honor care providers and long term care professionals from across the state who were nominated by their colleagues to win an award for their hard work and dedication. Thank you, Yardi, for sponsoring this event, and a special shout-out to David Molko of KGW News for taking on the role of event emcee! This year, we were able to honor Fee Stubblefield of The Springs Living, LLC with our Special Service Award. Thank you, Fee, for all you have done for the senior living community. And another congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Your work makes residents and their families at long term care communities across the state feel well-cared for and loved. Thank you to all of the attendees, speakers, volunteers, business partners, and event center staff who made this event a success. We hope to see everyone again at our next large event, the OHCA Spring Expo in Salem! 2024 OHCA ANNUAL CONVENTION
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