<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello!</div><div><br></div><div>I just became full time ED at the beginning of this month so I am just now seeing the emails come in about the bootcamp. I was wondering if it's possible to attend only two of the days, or if it is required to go to all of the days. I have a part time job that I may have trouble getting time off for, so I just wanted to clarify all of my options! Thank you!</div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><b><font size="4">Kaytlin Ebora</font></b><div><i>Executive Director</i></div><div>Newberg Downtown Coalition</div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM STUART Sheri * OPRD <<a href="mailto:Sheri.STUART@oprd.oregon.gov">Sheri.STUART@oprd.oregon.gov</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div class="msg231058366368487942">
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<b>Subject:</b> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📣</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Destination Boot Camp: Registration + Lodging DUE FRIDAY 4/25/25</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Hello everyone,</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">I hope you’re still riding the post-GovCon glow if you were able to join us at the conference! We wanted to let you know that there’s
</span><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">still space available</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">for the 2025 Travel Oregon Destination Boot Camp, happening May 19–21 in Hood River - and we’d love to see you there! This year’s gathering is shaping up to be one of our
most dynamic yet.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Here’s a preview of several sessions:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Beyond the Blueprint: Crafting a Stewardship Strategy That Fits</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">What’s the Plan? Demystifying Destination Master, Tactical, and Work Plans</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">The Funding Flip: Navigating Scarcity with Strategy to Make Magic Happen</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Built to Be Shared: Designing Projects with Marketing in Mind to Break Down Silos</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Shared Experience Destination Workshopping: Serving Resourced Communities with Challenges, Diversifying Destinations, and a Rural-Focused Intensive</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Visitor Experience Breakouts: Accessibility in Recreation, Trail Development, and World-Class Culinary Development</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">In addition to one-on-one appointments and our core development-focused sessions, this year’s Boot Camp expands into strategic crossover areas like
marketing, messaging, and communications. Based on your survey feedback, we’re bringing these topics into the room while staying grounded in destination development and stewardship.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">(<i>New this year</i>) We’re also excited to share that around 25 Travel Oregon staff will be in attendance —
<i>more than ever before</i>. This creates a powerful opportunity for dialogue and direct engagement across the agency, including multiple new staff. There are two sessions where we’re creating space for feedback and review from Travel Oregon teams and peers
to provide direct feedback.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Please consider bringing printed copies of your materials for Tuesday morning, including:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Collateral and print materials</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Stewardship, master, strategy or project plans</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Emerging grant concepts</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Communications plans & messaging frameworks</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Work-in-progress tools or concepts </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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</span><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">please register by this Friday</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">— space is limited. Signing up is free & we expect to fill the remaining spots quickly.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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Be sure to register by </span><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Friday, April 25</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">
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Please flag that this </span><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80);background:repeat white">Friday, April 25</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(12,136,42)">
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<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,80)">Lastly, here are a few questions I received recently that may be helpful in informing your decision to attend. </span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof" style="margin-left:0.5in"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Q: If I attended Boot Camp before, should I attend again?</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">A: Yes! Similar to GovCon, Boot Camp features entirely new content each year shaped directly by responses to the advanced registration
survey and the TIPS survey to ensure sessions reflect what’s most relevant for destination leaders right now.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">While some programs, like the
<i>Intro to Destination Stewardship</i> series in the fall, may feature more repeated content for newer industry leaders, Boot Camp is designed to evolve annually. One of its greatest strengths is the opportunity to convene with a smaller, statewide peer group
to build a connected learning community. With 90–125 attendees from across Oregon (compared to GovCon’s 650-ish), Boot Camp offers a more intimate, targeted experiential learning program focused on destination development & stewardship. We encourage annual
participation!</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof" style="margin-left:0.5in"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Q: Doesn’t Boot Camp normally sell out within a few weeks?</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Yes, AND we’ve expanded the number of available spots to accommodate the growing number of professionals engaging in destination
stewardship work. Some partners have been focused on GovCon, which happened later than usual this year, but now is the time to reserve your spot for Hood River before we reach capacity.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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Q: My role is in marketing, but I keep hearing about this event. Should I attend?</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Yes, if you’re committed to integrating and engaging with your development colleagues, Boot Camp is a great opportunity. While
traditionally focused on destination development, Boot Camp increasingly reflects the overlap between development, stewardship, messaging and marketing. It’s especially relevant for marketing professionals who are already working closely with development teams,
or who are looking to break down silos and build more aligned strategies within their organization.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Alexa</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 21, 2025 7:20 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> </span><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">📣</span><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">Registration Open: 2025 Travel Oregon Destination Boot Camp in Hood River from May 19-21
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Hello everyone!</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">You’re invited to join Travel Oregon for the annual
<b>Destination Boot Camp</b>, May 19–21, 2025, at the Hood River Inn (Best Western Plus) in Hood River, set against the stunning backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Destination Boot Camp is a multi-day event designed to bring together Oregon’s tourism industry leaders focused on destination development, management, and stewardship. This
<u>invitation is specific to you</u> and is tailored to professionals, including DMO and RDMO staff, Oregon Tourism Studio leaders, Destination Ready awardees, Main Street managers, Food & Farm Trail leads, city and county government leaders, recreation staff,
and land managers.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Building on the success of last year’s format, this year’s Boot Camp will emphasize
<b>collaborative and interactive learning</b>. Instead of traditional presentations & panels, sessions will focus on group discussions around key destination stewardship and management topics. Attendees are encouraged to participate actively in these discussions,
sharing insights as teachers and learners.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Your input will shape the final agenda! Using feedback from the short survey linked below, we’ll ensure the content addresses the most pressing and relevant themes, with case
studies and speakers that reflect your priorities. Please take a moment to share your thoughts—this
</span><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(70,120,134);background:repeat yellow"><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5HNZQ7P" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">five-minute survey</span></a></span></u></b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black"> is
due by <b><span style="background:repeat yellow">Friday, March 7<sup>th</sup></span>.</b></span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Destination Boot Camp will take place over the following dates and times:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Monday, May 19 </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">8:00 AM-2:00 PM </span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Boot Camp participation is
<b>FREE.</b> However, registration is capped at 100 industry attendees. Travel Oregon offers this event without a registration fee to promote equitable access. However, this event books to capacity and has a waitlist each year. If you register and can no longer
attend, you must cancel your registration via your confirmation email more than thirty days before the event by April 18<sup>th</sup>. Failure to cancel in advance or not showing up for the event will result in being waitlisted or removed from the invitation
list for future events. We strongly encourage you to register only if you are fully committed to attending. This ensures the opportunity remains available to others who are eager to participate.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">The registration deadline is
<span style="background:repeat yellow">Friday, April 18<sup>th</sup></span> – the form is available
</span></b><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(70,120,134)"><a href="https://cvent.me/82q9Xy" title="https://cvent.me/82q9Xy" target="_blank">here.</a> </span></u></b><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(200,38,19)">(NOTE: EXTENDED TO 4/25 for GovCon)</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Registration includes training, meals, materials, networking events, and group learning tour experiences. Participants are responsible for their own
transportation to Hood River and lodging for Monday through Wednesday. A block rate at the Best Western Plus—Hood River Inn must be booked by April 15th. The price varies by room type selection and starts at $139 when you update your dates by room type. The
lodging booking link with the auto-applied group rate is available </span><b><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(70,120,134)"><a href="https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.38121.html?groupId=5L3JN9F3" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">here</span></a></span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">.</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Please direct any additional questions to the Destination Services team at
</span><u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,112,192)"><a href="mailto:development@traveloregon.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,112,192)">development@traveloregon.com</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">.
Please note that responses may come from Faviana Schectman, our new Destination Services Coordinator, Alexa Carey, or Vanessa Tharp.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Warmly,</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof"><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:black">Travel Oregon’s Destination Services Team</span></i><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="m_231058366368487942xelementtoproof" style="background:repeat white"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(122,122,122)">Alexa Carey | Strategist - Destination Stewardship</span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(122,122,122)"> </span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="background:repeat white"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(122,122,122)">Travel Oregon/Oregon Tourism Commission</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p style="background:repeat white"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(122,122,122)">D: 971.717.6178 | O: 971.717.6205</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="background:repeat white"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(122,122,122)">Email:
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