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Good Anxiety: Harness the Power of this Misunderstood Emotion

Dr. Wendy Suzuki will be helping us learn to view anxiety through a different lens at the Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase

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How To Go Together - An Exploration of Civility

Keynote Speaker Shola Richards will explore workplace civility at the Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase in August.

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Grant Program Funds Park Improvements You Will Definitely Want to See

Groveland Community Services District has big plans for community connections.

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Keeping Your Passion and Rediscovering Your Purpose

Discover the four key components of living a life and career full of purpose.

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    RE: BOARD MEETING POSTING

    By: Mike Sloan , an hour ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    In my experience, when the event is open to the public, you can have more than a quorum in attendance.  However, everyone must refrain from discussing any subjects that could be brought before the Board.  ...

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    RE: BOARD MEETING POSTING

    By: Debi Pizzo , an hour ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Cruz,  If there will be a quorum, I think it's always best to err on the side of caution.  You may successfully avoid district business discussion, which would mean it did not require an Agenda and ...

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    RE: BOARD MEETING POSTING

    By: Elaine Freeman , an hour ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    There is nothing to be lost by posting.  It is a social but all members of the board are there.  This gives the public notice and it sounds like the public would be invited. ------------------------------ ...

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    RE: BOARD MEETING POSTING

    By: Lisa Gonzalez , 2 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello Newbie General Manager, Welcome. Yes a meet and greet would have to be on the agenda and if you do a Special Meeting you only have to provide 24 hour notice so that would work well for your meet ...

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    RE: BOARD MEETING POSTING

    By: Robert Bosso , 2 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    The problem with "Meet and Greets" is if they start discussing district business.  If there is no discussion of any district business, then it is exempt.  When the only meet and greet is among district ...

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    BOARD MEETING POSTING

    By: Cruz Ramos , 17 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Thanks to the Open Forum, as a newbie District GM, I've learned a great deal through postings.  In this case, Does a "Meet and Greet" for the Board of Directors & general counsel require posting? I've ...

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    RE: Legal vs letter size paper

    By: Robert Bosso , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    I know of no one other than some out of state companies that still use legal size. ------------------------------ Robert Bosso Santa Cruz, CA ------------------------------

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    RE: Legal vs letter size paper

    By: Maureen Elliott , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    We use only letter size and have for many years. Most of our correspondence etc. is also scanned and stored electronically to cut down on the paper storage ------------------------------ Maureen Elliott ...

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    RE: Legal vs letter size paper

    By: DeAnn Hailey , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Kelly, FID does not use legal paper. We have moved to either 8.5x11 or 11x17. ------------------------------ DeAnn Hailey Controller/CFO Fresno Irrigation District Fresno CA (559) 233-7161 x7201 --- ...

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