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Jumpstart Your Advocacy - Beginner Boot Camp

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)

Event Details

When
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.		 Where
Oregon State Bar Center
16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Tigard, OR 97224

New to advocacy? Start here.

The laws that shape rental housing are written by people who listen to their constituents. This one-day boot camp gives members a clear picture of the legislative landscape, the practical skills to make your voice count, and a clear path to get involved. No experience required.

Lunch and a happy hour reception are included. Seating is limited to 60 attendees.

What you'll learn

  • How we got here: major legislative developments from 2017 to 2026 and today's political climate
  • Who's who: the key elected officials and the roles they play
  • Grassroots fundamentals: how members can participate effectively
  • The effective advocacy meeting: guiding the conversation, staying on task, making a clear ask and following up
  • Where to plug in: public affairs and PAC opportunities and your next steps

Agenda

10:00 a.m.–Noon Morning Session
Welcome and Introductions
An Advocate's Journey – Amy Bertrand, Director of Training & Development, Stratum - Emcee
Local Advocacy Perspectives, 2017–2026 – Zach Lindahl & Jonathan Clay, Multifamily NW
Grassroots Advocacy Foundations – Seth Turner, Director of Grassroots Advocacy, NAA
Featured Elected Official – To be announced
Noon–12:45 p.m. Networking Lunch
12:45–3:00 p.m. Afternoon Session
Practical Advocacy Skills – Seth Turner
Putting Advocacy into Practice – Zach Quimby, Director of Public Affairs, NAA
Call to Action – Multifamily NW PAC Chair and Co-Chair
3:00–4:00 p.m. Happy Hour Reception
Network with fellow attendees, speakers and invited guests.
Who should attend
Multifamily NW members who want to get involved in advocacy, especially those just getting started. If you've ever wondered how a bill becomes the rules you operate under, or how to talk to a legislator about it, this day is for you.

Agenda and speakers subject to change.