Promoting Responsible Government
Next Meeting
Guest Speaker:
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WA State Treasurer Duane A. Davidson
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Program Details
Duane Davidson was elected as Washington’s 23rd State Treasurer in 2016. Prior to that, Duane was elected to four terms as Benton County Treasurer, serving from 2003 – 2014.
The mission of the Treasurer's office is to "Effectively and efficiently manage investments, debt, and cash to protect and enhance Washington State’s strong financial standing, build economic vitality, and ensure the highest possible value for every tax dollar in a rapidly changing financial and regulatory environment."
Club members will have an opportunity to learn about how vast sums of the the public's money have been collected and accumulated in "rainy day funds," and what becomes of those funds from year to year in the hands of the state legislature.
Davidson is an actively licensed certified public accountant (CPA), born and raised in Carnation, Washington where he graduated from Tolt High School. He started his undergraduate education at Bellevue Community College and transferred to Central Washington University in Ellensburg where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. While a County Treasurer Davidson served three terms as President of the Washington State Association of County Treasurers (WSACT) and earlier served as the organization’s treasurer. Immediately prior to being elected as County Treasurer Duane was the Chief Financial Accountant for Benton County. Earlier in his career, as auditor for the Washington State Auditor’s Office, he served as the Assistant Audit Manager in the Tri-Cities in charge of the Walla Walla regional offices.
The mission of the Treasurer's office is to "Effectively and efficiently manage investments, debt, and cash to protect and enhance Washington State’s strong financial standing, build economic vitality, and ensure the highest possible value for every tax dollar in a rapidly changing financial and regulatory environment."
Club members will have an opportunity to learn about how vast sums of the the public's money have been collected and accumulated in "rainy day funds," and what becomes of those funds from year to year in the hands of the state legislature.
Davidson is an actively licensed certified public accountant (CPA), born and raised in Carnation, Washington where he graduated from Tolt High School. He started his undergraduate education at Bellevue Community College and transferred to Central Washington University in Ellensburg where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. While a County Treasurer Davidson served three terms as President of the Washington State Association of County Treasurers (WSACT) and earlier served as the organization’s treasurer. Immediately prior to being elected as County Treasurer Duane was the Chief Financial Accountant for Benton County. Earlier in his career, as auditor for the Washington State Auditor’s Office, he served as the Assistant Audit Manager in the Tri-Cities in charge of the Walla Walla regional offices.
We expect a full house. Bring your friends and business guests. As always, we encourage you to arrive early to get a good seat. The price for admission/lunch is $10 for annual members and $15 for others. The buffet line will open at 11:30. The meeting concludes at 1:30 p.m.
