| June 22-25, 2006 The Breakers Hotel, Cedar Point The training program will offer dual civil and criminal tracks on both Friday and Saturday mornings. The registration fee of $225.00 includes all training, handout materials, Friday continental breakfast, and all breaks for registrants. In addition, it includes the Thursday welcoming reception, Friday buffet dinner, and Saturday buffet breakfast for registrant and guests. In the event of cancellations by June 8th, there will be a $40.00 charge assessed to cover the cost of the handout materials, and those materials will be sent to the registrant. After June 8th the assessment will be $100.00, to also partially cover the cost of meals which will have been guaranteed by that date. Please registrater with the OPAA by June 8th - earlier if possible. If a registrant is only attending one day, the registration fee is $130.00, with an assessment of $40.00 if cancellation is made by June 8th, and $75.00 after June 8th.
Thursday, June 22, 2006 Committee Meetings Friday, June 23, 2006
"Key Principles of Trial Persuasion" is a rewarding and lively seminar offering a comprehensive set of skills and strategies for the trial prosecutor. The presentation explores these three key principles of trial persuasion: (1) The Persuasive Message - How to craft convincing case theories and themes and how to apply the arts of story telling and arguing; (2) The Persuasive Messenger - How to be a great communicator in trial; and (3) The Persuasive Media - How to dynamically present your story, argument and self. Ronald H. Clark, former Chief Deputy, Criminal Division, King County (Seattle) Prosecutor's Office 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-12:00 Key Principles Of Trial Persuasion, continued
An overview of public employees behaving badly, including discipline based on drug or alcohol use, or sexual misconduct. We will also discuss the special problems confronting the public sector including bar and merger issues, multiple fora and collateral litigation, and using "after acquired" evidence in discipline cases. E. Pete Nevada Director of Research and Development Clemans Nelson and Associates, Inc. 10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:15 Construction - Contract Issues
11:15-12:00 Construction - Claims Issues Saturday, June 24, 2006
Evidence Based Prosecution has been developed to enable law enforcement and prosecutors to successfully obtain convictions in domestic violence cases with uncooperative or recanting victims. By assuming that a likely victim will recant, and by using a cooperative approach involving first responders, investigators, advocates, and prosecutors, this approach permits prosecutors to obtain domestic violence convictions even when the victim odes, in fact, recant. This talk will focus on the techniques which have been proven successful, and will help teach "best practices" to prosecutors. Stalking charges are one of the most valuable tools for prosecutors. Stalking is not limited to the traditional unwanted advances by a defendant, but includes relationships with a significant power imbalance, and defendant who are otherwise thought of as model citizens. Stalking charges, unlike domestic violence charges, focus on the entire relationship between the defendant and the victim. By using stalking charges, in connection with evidence based prosecution techniques, prosecutors can obtain convictions in serious domestic violence cases. Joshua A. Engel, Assistant Prosecutor Warren County 10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Recent Trends In Identity Theft: Understanding The Scope Of The Problem and Considering Solutions
On April 24, 2004, the Department of Labor published the long awaited overhaul of the Fair Labor Standards Act regulations. The regulations became effective August 23, 2004. Now, nearly a year and a half later, courts have started to apply the new regulations, sometimes with surprising results. This presentation will examine new case law and trends stemming from the August 2004 regulations. Cheri B. Hass, Partner Downes, Hurst, & Fishel 10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:15 Records Retention and Disposition Procedures for Ohio's Public Offices
11:15-12:00 Issues in the Dissolution of Financially Troubled Villages Sunday, June 25, 2006 9:30-11:00 General Business Meeting GUEST ROOM RESERVATIONS. The cutoff date has passed for our block of rooms at the Breakers. However, there might still be a few rooms available. Their phone number is 419-627-2106 if you would like to try. Identify yourself as being with OPAA. If they are not able to accommodate you, they can direct you to the Sandcastle Suites, Radisson Harbour Inn, or Breakers Express. These are all Cedar Point properties. If the guarantee is by credit card, I believe the amount is charged to the account immediately -- not when the room is used. In the event of cancellation, these hotels usually require that you give a 72-hour notice in order to obtain a refund. Be sure to clarify these issues with the hotel, as OPAA cannot accept any responsibility for correct information in these areas. If you have additional questions about hotels, give Delores a call (614-221-1266) as she might be able to help. Also, if you have rooms reserved, and find that you will not be using them, please call Delores before canceling, as there is usually a waiting list. TAX EXEMPTION FORMS. The Cedar Point hotels require that each person registered have an individual tax exemption form. And, they will accept only their form. OPAA REGISTRATION DESK. The registration desk will be open 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. GOLF TOURNAMENT. The OPAA Open will be held at the south course of Thunderbird Hills on Friday, June 23rd. We have seven tee times beginning at 1:03 p.m. The cost is $35.00, including cart. Payment is to be made to Thunderbird, the day of the tournament (NOT to OPAA)! Tee times remaining after Friday, June 16th, will be released. WELCOMING RECEPTION. A Welcoming Reception (hors d'oeuvres and open bar) for registrant and family/guests will be held in the Coral Courtyard from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22nd. FAMILY DINNER BUFFET. A steamship round buffet (also includes chicken, ham, and casseroles, plus many, many side dishes and desserts) for registrants and family/guests will be served on Friday, June 23rd, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dinner will be preceded by an open bar at 6:00 p.m. FAMILY BREAKFAST BUFFET. A breakfast buffet for registrants and family/guests will be served on Saturday, June 24th, from 7:00 - 9:30 a.m. CEDAR POINT TICKETS. Discounted park tickets may be purchased at the registration desk. Tickets for use on Wednesday, June 21st, and early Thursday, June 22nd can be had by making prior arrangements with Delores (614-221-1266). Make your request early enough to allow ample time for mailing. See price information in the Activities Schedule that was faxed to your office. Tickets are valid Wednesday through Sunday. Sorry, but OPAA does not have access to Soak City tickets.
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