CPO 8 Leadership

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CPO 8 STEERING COMMITTEE


Henry Oberhelman - Chair and CCI Rep

(Open positions: Vice Chair, Secretary, CCI Rep)

The CPO 8 Steering Committee is made up of volunteers who live in and/or own a business or property in the Helvetia, North Plains and Mountaindale areas. They are elected by their fellow community members to stay on top of the issues, deliver informative community meetings and events, and represent their communities at public hearings, neighborhood meetings, public events, etc.

 

Steering Committee Elections

CPO 8 Steering Committee elections are held every year. Nominations are usually accepted during the two-month period prior to the elections. If you are interested, contact CPO 8 Chair Henry Oberhelman or program staff. Find more information about the roles and the benefits involved in holding a CPO 8 leadership position in the CPO Handbook and Resource Guide Section 3. Find out more about the CPO 8 Steering Committee requirements and functions in the CPO 8 Bylaws. 

Leadership in Action

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CPO LEADER?

 

Being involved in your local CPO on a leadership level is a rewarding experience that offers many opportunities and perks.

CPO 8 leaders:

  • Get the personal satisfaction of helping to improve your community.
  • Make connections and build relationships with community members and leaders.
  • Find out first hand about all of the issues affecting the members of the Helvetia, North Plains and Mountaindale communities.
  • Learn and practice leadership skills such as meeting facilitation, group process, community engagement methods, public policy development.
  • Gain a better understanding of how government operates and the mechanisms to influence policies and practices.

 

RESOURCES FOR CPO LEADERS


Volunteer Parking Passes
When CPO and CCI leaders attend meetings and events at Washington County facilities within the City of Hillsboro Washington County campus, much of the available parking is time limited to two-hour parking spots. If you are attending an event that does last more than two hours, please refer to the CPO Volunteer Parking Permit Procedures, the How to Use Your Parking Permit and the Campus Map for the procedure regarding when a limited-duration parking permit can be issued to volunteers.

CPO Support Materials
The order form below contains a list of items available for purchase by CPOs through the Community Engagement Office. Name badges and business cards for CPO Chairs and Vice Chairs, projectors and screens are paid for by the Community Engagement Program. Other items listed may be paid for with Special Project Funds (see below).
Order Form  |  Sample Business Card  |  Sample Signage  |  Sample Tablecloth

Special Project Fund
Every year, the County allocates money for CPOs to use toward special educational events, outreach activities or community projects. To use the funds, there is a formal application process that has to be completed. Read the Special Project Fund Overview to see if your project meets the criteria. If so, complete the Special Project Proposal Form and submit it to your Community Engagement Program Coordinator who will oversee your application and assist you through the remainder of the process.