Portland, OR. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington presented its 2019 Marie Lamfrom Women of Distinction awards to Portland Police Chief Danielle Outlaw and Carmen Rubio, executive director of Latino Network. The women were honored during a luncheon at the Downtown Hilton on September 24th. The event raised a record-breaking $180,000 for girl leadership programming in Oregon and SW Washington. Outlaw and Rubio are being recognized for “demonstrating courageous leadership, serving as role models for girls and women, and working to make the world a better place,” according to the Girl Scouts. (Photo credit, Andrea Lonas)
Past and current honorees, Dr. Melody Rose, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, Justice Adrienne Nelson, Governor Barbara Roberts, Barbara Alberty, Chief Danielle Outlaw, Carmen Rubio, Victoria Lara and DJ Wilson
“Chief Danielle Outlaw and Carmen Rubio exemplify just what Girl Scouts hopes to inspire in all girls: the courage to take action, make a difference and be the leaders our world requires. We’re pleased to recognize these extraordinary women,” said Karen Hill, chief executive officer for Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Past honorees of the award include Gov. Barbara Roberts, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Oregon Supreme Court Judge Adrienne Nelson.
Harlan Levy, Andrew Tweedie, past board member Tracy Curtis, Hugh Harris, Jason Lim and Chabre Vickers
Cheryl Brendle, Patti Moller, Katherine Phillips, Francine Read and Board Member Jane Drew
Chief Wanner, Chief Burgard, Chief Morrisey and District Attorney Rod Underhill
“It is deeply humbling to be recognized as a role model for girls and young women by an organization that is helping build many of the leaders of tomorrow,” Outlaw said.
Outlaw was sworn in as Portland’s police chief on Oct. 2, 2017, becoming the first African American woman to lead the city police force, after spending 19 years with Oakland Police Department.
Rubio joined Latino Network as its executive director in 2009, working to advance the Latino community in education, leadership, and civic engagement in Oregon. During her tenure, the group’s staff has grown from less than 10 to 115, working out of three offices in Portland, Gresham, and Hillsboro.
Rubio said, “The values I carry for myself as a leader truly align with the mission of Girl Scouts – to lift up the confidence and courage of our young leaders so that they can help make our communities thrive.”
The award is named in honor of Marie Lamfrom, who served as a troop leader for a special needs troop at Shriners Hospitals in Portland for 35 years. She served on the Girl Scout council’s board of directors and received the highest award a Girl Scout adult can receive, the Thanks Badge. Lamfrom co-founded the company that would become Columbia Sportswear.
We’re 2.5 million strong—more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to change the world.
Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year since, we’ve honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
Portland, OR. A special celebration dinner and auction held at the Portland Hilton raised over $757,000 for the Maurice Lucas Foundation. The funds will support the foundation’s after-school programs for under-served students at Harriet Tubman Middle School and six high schools throughout the Portland area. A tradition at the gala is presenting the Maurice Lucas Enforcer Award. The recipient this year was the late Howard Hedinger, a philanthropist and friend of Maurice Lucas. His family members were on hand to accept the award. The award presentation photo included Bobby Gross, Bill Walton, Lionel Hollins, Zach Collins, Huston Hedinger, David Lucas, Barkley Hedinger and Hillary Hedinger. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Foundation Academy students ranging from Sixth Grade through college had a chance to have their photo taken with Executive Director David Lucas and High School Program Manager Karen Barker. (Photo by Naim Hasan)
David Lucas with his daughter, Nahla Lucas; mother Pam Lucas; his nephew, Lucas Tiefenthaler; and his brother, Maurice Lucas II. Photo by Andie Petkus.
The gala included over 600 attendees who participated in activities like a paddle raise, silent auction and live auction to raise record-breaking numbers for the Maurice Lucas Foundation. Maurice Lucas was the leading scorer on the 1977 NBA champion Portland Trail Blazers, and an advocate for young people. Following in his father’s footsteps, David Lucas continues to to be involved with the organization in his father’s memory.
The dinner also included students who have benefited from the foundation’s programs. “Our students are hungry for the future, and they stand on the shoulders of so many of you in the room tonight to be able to pursue their dreams,” said David.
Terry Stotts helps auctioneer Brett Richards raise funds at the Maurice Lucas Foundation gala. Photo by Andie Petkus.
Joe Wiser from title sponsor Whittier Trust tells the gala attendees about his long relationship with the Lucas family. Photo by Andie Petkus.
Following in his father’s footsteps, David Lucas served as the gala’s master of ceremonies. Photo by Andie Petkus.
Our mission: Teaching life lessons through education and sport.
Maurice cared immensely for the Portland community. He sought to empower youth by creating opportunity, especially where little existed. He was devoted to helping kids learn, achieve, and grow through sport, helping them build positive values. The Maurice Lucas Foundation is carrying on Maurice’s work by creating these opportunities for inner-city middle school students by providing a combination of education and activity-based after-school programs. Through positive interactions with program coaches, team members, and community role models, we help youth develop their cognitive, emotional, intellectual and social skills in a fun environment. Our youth programs develop personal and life skills, positive adult and peer relationships, and create a supportive environment of learning, mastery, teamwork, and autonomy.
Portland, OR. More than 350 supporters joined forces for Portland Opera’s Flora + Fauna Fall. The September 14th benefit, at the Sentinel Hotel featured a performance by Broadway star Sutton Foster. Portland Opera raised over $1 million dollars. Organizers say proceeds from the Flora + Fauna Fall Ball will strengthen Portland Opera’s ability to serve audiences throughout the region, by supporting operational costs as well as special programming and projects. (Photo credit, Garrett Downen)
Flora + Fauna Fall Ball Entertainment Sponsor Ellyn Bye and guests arrive at the Sentinel Hotel. Photo by Garrett Downen/Portland Opera.
Originally scheduled to take place at the Portland Art Museum, the event venue was changed to the Sentinel Hotel just over a week prior to the event after part of the ceiling in the Art Museum’s Kridel Grand Ballroom collapsed.
Christine Richardson, Portland Opera’s Costume Director, and Ruth Poindexter, former Portland Opera Board of Directors member during the Welcome Reception of the Flora + Fauna Fall Ball. Photo by Garrett Downen/Portland Opera.
Flora + Fauna Fall Ball Entertainment Sponsor Dorothy Piacentini poses for photos with family and friends. Botanica Floral Design and Anthropologie designed an immersive lounge and portrait studio in the Sentinel’s Library. Gia Goodrich of VEV Studios directed and photographed portraits for guests.
Flora + Fauna Fall Ball co-chairs Bill Sweat and Donna Morris, proprietors of Winderlea Vineyard and Winery, pose in the Portrait Lounge. After the event, they released a thank you message. “On behalf of the board of directors and the Flora + Fauna Fall Ball gala committee, we are so grateful to everyone who came together to make this event such a success for Portland Opera.” Photo by Gia Goodrich.
Mistress of Ceremonies Poison Waters enlivens the festivities.
Guests bid on auction items during the Flora + Fauna Fall Ball.
Sue Dixon, Portland Opera’s interim general director, welcomes guests to the Flora + Fauna Fall Ball. Photo by Garrett Downen/Portland Opera.
“I am overwhelmed by the generosity of our community who came together to support Portland Opera as we embark on this next chapter,” said Sue Dixon, Portland Opera’s interim general director. “Portland’s civic pride was on display this weekend, as was the importance of opera to this community.”
Governor Kate Brown and First Gentleman Dan Little, Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, and Brian Rogers, executive director of the Oregon Arts Commission, were among the honored guests. Platinum entertainment sponsors included: Joanne M. Lilley; Arlene Schnitzer and Jordan Schnitzer, Directors of The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation; Ellyn Bye and Dream Envision Foundation; and Dorothy Piacentini. Bill Sweat and Donna Morris, Proprietors of Winderlea Vineyard and Winery, served as co-chairs for the event, joined by committee members Sona Andrews, Kregg Arntson, Chris and Kathryn Hermann, Cameron Kurosu, Patricia Norris MD, Justine Thede Occhipinti, and Kathryn Wheeler.
From Portland Opera:
Portland Opera exists to inspire, challenge, and uplift our audiences by creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera.
Since 1964, Portland Opera has contributed to the cultural, artistic, and economic landscape of the city and region that we love. We celebrate the beauty and breadth of the opera repertoire with performances that take place in the Keller Auditorium, Newmark Theatre, and the Gregory K. and Mary Chomenko Hinckley Studio Theatre at the Hampton Opera Center. The company is also a committed educational partner, touring fully staged operas to schools and community centers throughout Oregon and SW Washington region each year, in addition to a host of other efforts designed to make opera accessible for all.
Portland, OR. Lan Su Chinese Garden supporters gathered in the authentic Ming Dynasty style garden for their “Under the Moonlight” gala. The September 7th benefit drew 75 people and raised over $60,000. Guests enjoyed an intimate evening in the garden and a three-course dining experience with wine pairings.
Lisa James and Sunan Setboonsarng
Dr. Jason Wells raises his bid card.
This table was organized by garden supporter Christina Wilson.
Auction emcee Tracy Barry
All revenue from the event will be used to maintaining and improving the garden and the hundreds of cultural programs offered throughout the year.
From Lan Su Chinese Garden:
The mission of Lan Su Chinese Garden is to cultivate an oasis of tranquil beauty and harmony to inspire, engage and educate our global community in the appreciation of a richly authentic Chinese culture.
Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland’s greatest treasures and most interesting sites to see while visiting Portland. A result of a collaboration between the cities of Portland and Suzhou, our sister city in China’s Jiangsu province that’s famous for its beautiful Ming Dynasty gardens, Lan Su was built by Chinese artisans from Suzhou and is one the most authentic Chinese gardens outside of China.
Much more than just a beautiful botanical garden, Lan Su is a creative wonder — a powerfully inspiring experience based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design and nature in perfect harmony.
Once inside the garden’s walls, you’ll feel as if you’ve traveled through time to another era in a faraway world. Lan Su is a window into Chinese culture, history and way of thinking. Ever changing, Lan Su always has something new to offer — by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons. Enter the wonderland.
Our Name
The garden’s name represents this relationship: sounds from both Portland and Suzhou are combined to form Lan Su. “Lan” (蘭) is also the Chinese word for “Orchid” and “Su” (蘇) is the word for “Arise” or “Awaken,” so the garden’s name can also be interpreted poetically as “Garden of Awakening Orchids.” (蘭蘇園)
Portland, OR. The 6th annual Together for Good Gala supported Nursingale’s mission of providing in-home, skilled nursing care to families with medically fragile children. Emcee, KGW’s Art Edwards interviewed family members of a Nursingale client named Annie, including her younger siblings Daphne and Isaac, and their mom Katie. The August 17th benefit was held at the downtown Hilton, with 225 people in attendance. Nursingale raised over $122,000 which will help medically fragile children and young adults receive in-home, family-centered care with an emphasis on keeping families together. Guests at the gala enjoyed a wine reception, silent and live auctions, appeal, dessert dash and dancing to Patrick Lamb and his band. (Photo credit, Andrea Lomas)
Kristy Blizzard, Patti Sadowski, Nursingale’s Executive Director, and Doug Blizzard share a moment visiting about their daughter Stephanie who was featured in the evening’s video presentation.
People line up to enjoy the selection of dessert dash treats.
Patti Sadowski, Nursingale’s executive director, congratulates nurse Mae Jordan, on winning the raffle prize of a weekend in Friday Harbor.
Nursingale is the only non-profit provider of home-based skilled nursing care for medically fragile children and young adults in Oregon. Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses are under the direct written orders of the client’s physician. Nursingale coordinates with families to be the leaders of the care team.
Here is a video with more information about why nurses may enjoy a career with the Nursingale program:
From Nursingale:
Co-Founding Board Chair, Chris Thomas’s son Eric had been receiving nursing care at home for more than 20 years. During that time they had worked with many different home-nursing agencies, some of which had closed. In 2005, frustrated, because she wanted her son cared for not only the right way, but for the right reasons, she and her family decided to support the formation of the only non-profit organization in Oregon providing in-home nursing care to medically fragile children. Today Nursingale continues to thrive, making it possible for children to remain with their families, go to school and participate in their communities. The success of Nursingale can be attributed to our employees’ knowledge, skill, and commitment to providing outstanding client care. With the never-ending dedication and support from our nursing staff, we have created an organization committed to providing service we can all be proud of.
Portland, OR. It was an exciting night on the pitch for Providence Heart Institute Black and White Ball. For the second year in a row, the event was held right on the soccer field at Providence Park. Thorns goalkeeper and Team USA member Adrianna Franch offered up her soccer cleats to the highest bidder. The benefit raised over $745,000 for to help future heart transplant patients and their families.
The Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC worked in partnership to help present the benefit.
Greg Burpee, Steven Klein, and Sarah Burpee
Jim and Kelley Dulcich
Fans had a chance to pose with Timber Joey
Steven Klein, Wendy Hill, Dave Hill, member of St. Vincent Council of Trustees Greg Specht, Phil Taggart, Karla Hansen, Sean Brennecke, Madelyn Engel, Anne Hicks, and Brendan Murphy
If you were unable to join us last night but are still interested in supporting Providence Heart Institute, you can make a donation here.
The Providence Heart Institute is the leading provider of cardiovascular care in Oregon committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.
We offer a full range of subspecialty services that allow us to deliver comprehensive, innovative and personalized care.
Portland, OR. SEMpdx held its annual Rooftop Party in Portland’s Pearl District at the On Deck Sports Bar & Grill. It’s the eleventh year for the networking event. The SEMpdx Board of Directors took time for a photo. Leaders include: Ryan Campbell, Scott Hendison, Kevin Getch, Anna Madill (back row) Tony Svoboda, Trish Carey, Garrett Browne, Robert Frost, Todd Mintz, Sarah Hinds, and Ashley Kennedy. Every year, the nonprofit Search Engine Marketing Organization selects a charity to support and this year, it’s Girls Inc., an organization encouraging girls to be “strong, smart, and bold.” The benefits of becoming a SEMpdx Charity of Choice include: recognition at events, pro-bono digital marketing services, and up to a $5,000 donation.
During the Rooftop Party on August 1st, members try their hand at the giant Connect 4 game.
One of the founders of SEMpdx, Kent Lewis, talks with members. Lewis is also the President of Anvil Media.
SEMpdx was founded in 2006, because we felt that there was a lot of veteran talent here in PDX, but we weren’t really recognized for it because we were all so busy working that we weren’t self-promoting. We also knew that the business community in Portland was coming around to SEM, but didn’t really know about the level of talent here in PDX. This led to our rather simple mission “put search on the map in Portland, and Portland on the map in search”. In other words – to get PDX recognized in the national SEM community, and raise awareness for search marketing in PDX. We got the group together when Scott Orth & Blu Drobushevich approached me (Kent Lewis) after SMX Seattle in 2006 and suggested we create our own industry association in Portland. Initially, I (Ben Lloyd) was hesitant, and wasn’t sure we had critical mass in the area. That said, after a brief debate, we agreed to run it by folks we knew and trusted in the industry. A month or two later, we scheduled a meeting with a dozen or so local SEM professionals. Everyone at that meeting was on board (literally, everyone become an initial board member). I sold the initial sponsorship (Site9) that gave us the funding and moved SearchFest from IPN (Stan Davis & I created the initial events in 2005) to SEMpdx and we were on our way. Ben Lloyd helped us incorporate through his father’s firm and we started formalizing articles, bylaws, processes, mission, vision, and so on. Scott Hendison worked on the blog and website, Tracy Chapman started organizing, and Todd Mintz started blogging. The rest is history! There was a great deal of hard work & details by the board, which was critical and appreciated. The group then started putting on monthly educational events.
North Plains, OR. Helping kids was the driver for the 220 golfers at the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette YLinks tournament at Pumpkin Ridge. The tournament on August 19th raised over $85,000 to fund scholarships to help low-income youth participate in programs like early childhood development, before and after school enrichment, camping and youth sports. (Photo credit, Scott Ripley and Lester Tsai)
Bob Hall, President, and CEO at the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette; Pee Wee Harrison, Motivational Speaker; Troy Weller, President of Precision Construction Company; and Neil Fernando, Board of Trustees got the ball rolling.
Pee Wee Harrison, a national motivational speaker and a past performer with Meadowlark Lemon’s Harlem All-Star Team. He inspired the crowd of Y supporters before a paddle raise. Scholarships help remove economic barriers so families may access Y programs that build spirit, mind and body.
Golfers have a lot to celebrate, including picture-perfect weather.
Y Links golfers perfecting their form.
The YLinks Business Leaders Golf for Good Tournament was presented by Precision Construction Company.
Here’s a list of the winners:
WITCH HOLLOW WINNERS
First Place—Emerio Design 1 with 61 points
Second Place—Craig Stein Beverage with 62 points
Longest Drive Men—Geoffrey Wunn
Longest Drive Women—Stephanie Sander
KP Closest to the Pin Men—Tandy Gardner
GHOST CREEK WINNERS
First Place—SOLUS, INC 1 with 55 points
Second Place—Mannahouse with 56 points
Longest Drive Men—John DeLaittre
Longest Drive Women—Marti Loeb
KP Closest to the Pin Men—Jon Grierson
KP Closest to the Pin Women—Shelby Kerr
First Place Women—WFG 1 with 65 points
Chipping Contest—Joey Lakoske
Putting Contest—Toni Altamirano
GOLF TOURNAMENT PHOTOS
Photos from the tournament can be downloaded at these links:
In 2018, we provided opportunities for almost 60,000 people to experience personal growth, strengthen relationships and build better communities. As we continue to grow, we become more than just a gym—we teach life-saving skills in the water, good sportsmanship on and off the field and ensure a brighter future for all. We provided more than 29,600 Health and Wellness memberships, taught more than 13,800 kids new skills in Youth Sports and gave more than $1.6 Million in Financial Assistance to the community. We saw more than 13,900 kids and teens participate in Day and Overnight Camps, almost 2,000 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers learn in early education and more than 2,200 kids improve their academic skills in our Before and After School programs. In 2018, almost 60.000 participants were involved in YMCA programs, which were provided by 1,963 volunteers. Last year, more than 13,789 kids participated in our youth sports leagues, 1,948 children were served in our early childhood programs and more than 5,000 kids attended Camp Collins. In addition, members and participants at our Y health, wellness, and sports facilities visited those locations more than 575,000 times and 2,397 kids participated in our school enrichment programs. In 2018, we celebrated 150 years of service and will continue to grow and to reach new communities in 2019 and beyond.
Portland, OR. Bridge Meadows and the Portland Opera are two of the nonprofits changing the venues in the aftermath of the damage to the Kridel Grand Ballroom located on the third floor of the Portland Art Museum’s Mark Building. When in use, the 9,000 square-foot space seats 560 people and is often the location of benefits and formal events. On September 3rd, a portion of the decorative ceiling fell inside the ballroom. No one was inside the room at the time. No artwork was damaged. Much of the collapse of the decorative ceiling was caught by a light truss. Click here for an update on the Bridge Meadows gala.
Damage is visible in this photo From Portland Art Museum
Engineers examined the room and the rest of the Mark Building Tuesday afternoon and found no structural safety issues.
The ballroom will be closed to staff and to the public for the immediate future. Engineers and other experts will be on-site over the next few days and weeks to determine the cause.
Located at the center of the city’s cultural district, the Grand Ballroom has hosted many of Portland’s great events from weddings to celebrations of life, graduations, proms, and nonprofit fundraising events. It is home to the annual HeART of Portland event showcasing art created by Portland Public Schools students. Prior to the 2005 renovation of the former Masonic Temple, the ballroom hosted a memorable Grateful Dead concert in 1967.
“So many of us share fond memories of attending events with our friends and families in the Grand Ballroom,” said Brian Ferriso, Director and Chief Curator of the Portland Art Museum. “We are doing everything possible to return this treasured space to the community.”
The Portland Art Museum is working with organizations and groups who have upcoming events scheduled for the Grand Ballroom. Every effort is being made to accommodate the events in an alternative Museum space.
Portland, OR. Girls in the Portland area stepped out of their comfort zone to rappel down the 200 Market Building during the fourth annual Rappel for Her benefit for Girls Inc. The fundraiser on August 2nd and 3rd aligns with the Girls Inc. message that encourages girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Participants who met a fundraising goal of $1,000 had the thrill of urban rappelling down the skyscraper at 200 Market Street in downtown Portland.
Girls Inc. partnered with an organization called Over the Edge, Since 2008, the company has helped non-profits around the world raise money with urban rappelling.
Girls Inc. is an organization that works with schools to provide an environment for young girls to develop their inner strength, courage, and ways to navigate economic and social barriers. Through supporting and mentoring girls all across the United States, Girls Inc. provides tools not only to be successful in school, but in all aspects of life.
Blaze, the Mascot from the Trail Blazers, even took on the challenge.
Girls ready to “Rappel for Her”
Here is a video highlighting the work of Girls Inc:
From Girls Inc:
The network of local Girls Inc. nonprofit organizations serves girls ages 6-18 at more than 1,400 sites in 400 cities across the United States and Canada. Our research-based programming is delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring, and guiding girls in an affirming, pro-girl environment. Here, girls learn to value their whole selves, discover and develop their inherent strengths, and receive the support they need to navigate the challenges they face.
Girls Inc. girls live healthy and active lifestyles and are less likely to engage in risky behavior; they are eager to learn, successful in school, and more likely to graduate from post-secondary education; and they display diligence, perseverance and resilience.</em
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