Portland Rose Festival Foundation Wins with Tailgate & Roses Dinner and Auction

Rose Festival Foundation President Todd Johnston, Governor Victor Atiyeh, Gerry Frank

Portland, October 11th, 2013. Over 260 supporters cheered for their favorite team, The Portland Rose Festival Foundation, at Montgomery Park on NW Vaughn. Rose Festival Foundation President Todd Johnston, Governor Victor Atiyeh and Gerry Frank joined in the celebration. The benefit raised over $100,000 to benefit the Portland Rose Festival Foundation.

Richard Andersen makes sure auctioneer Kip Toner catches his number.

Shauna Parsons FOX 12 news anchor MC’s the Rose Festival auction

Levi Kropf and Jeff Deering model a classic rug from Atiyeh Brothers

Leslie Goodlow-Baldwin chaired the auction. The Portland Rose Festival Foundation is a non-profit that serves the community by providing families with events and programs that promote the arts, education and volunteerism. We value environmental responsibility, cultural diversity, patriotism and our floral heritage.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.