Portland, October 29th, 2013. Governor John Kitzhaber was joined by former Governors Kulongoski, Roberts and Atiyeh to present awards for greatness to Oregonians in a sold out Oregon Ballroom at the Oregon Convention Center. Receiving the awards were: ESCO Corporation; Mark B. Ganz, President and CEO, Cambia Health Solutions; Bob Moore, Founder and President, Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods; Arlene Schnitzer, Founder, The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation/Harsch Investment Corp.; Dutch Bros. Coffee; and Bill Schonely. Two additional awards are presented each year. The Al and Pat Reser Civic Leadership Award was presented to Margaret Carter and the Gert Boyle Greatness Award was presented to The Oregon Delegation of Team USA 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
the Gert Boyle Greatness Award was presented to The Oregon Delegation of Team USA 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
Cambia Health Solutions CEO Mark Ganz accepts 2013 Governors’ Gold
The Governors’ Gold Awards is presented as a fundraiser on behalf of Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) and raised $880,000 to serve thousands of individuals with intellectual disability statewide through SOOR’s life changing programs.
Mark Ganz, president and CEO of Cambia Health Solutions, was honored with a 2013 Governors’ Gold Award for his lifetime contributions to the state of Oregon in the areas of health care, economic development and leadership through community service. Presented by Oregon’s living governors, Governors’ Gold Awards are received annually by a select number of esteemed businesses and individuals who have delivered significant contributions to the state during their lifetimes.
In presenting Ganz with the award, former Governor Ted Kulongoski remarked, “Mark Ganz is a national leader within the health care industry. He has given so much to this state. He doesn’t seek a high profile. His belief in service, community and families is more about his contribution to making life better for all of us.”
The Governors’ Gold Awards are presented annually by Oregon’s four living governors, Governor John Kitzhaber, Governor Ted Kulongoski, Governor Barbara Roberts and Governor Vic Atiyeh. The Governors’ Gold Awards ceremony benefits Special Olympics Oregon, serving Special Olympics athletes statewide since 1972.
Portland, November 9th, 2013. Over 500 people gathered at the Portland Art Museum to to support the “I Have a Dream” Oregon in its efforts to launch a generation of students on a path to college. At the benefit, “I Have a Dream” students and staff had a chance to pose with Timber Joey.
It was the organization’s 5th annual Dream Big event. The fundraiser was the largest and most successful to date – supporting a generation of students from low-income communities on a path to college, career and economic independence.
President & CEO of “I Have a Dream” Oregon, Mark Langseth; Emcee, Kelley Day; Dreamer Speaker, Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia
Todd Passerini, Heather Gordon, Julia Chan and Emily Kistler
Matt Bordonaro, Lorraine Rose and Suzann Baricevic-Murphy
Dreamers in Kindergarten through college take the stage to share their career dreams with event guests and emcee, Kelley Day
“The event’s energy was electrifying!” declared fans. “I Have a Dream” Dreamer Alumna, Dr. Alisha-Moreland Capuia, a Stanford grad and one of only a few African American female psychiatrists in the state of Oregon, gave a powerful keynote address on the importance of supporting low-income communities.
Funds raised from the event will support more than 1,200 low-income students in achieving 100% on-time graduation from high school and 80% post-secondary completion.
Major sponsors included Miller Family Holdings and James & Shirley Rippey.
Portland, Oregon – The 54th Annual ACFChef of the Year Awards Dinner was held at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower. Receiving this year’s prestigious award is Executive Chef and Restaurateur Barry Bowers. Pictured are Chef Leif Benson, CEC, AAC 2012 Chef of the Year, Chef Barry Bowers and Chapter President Anthony Danna, CEC, AAC also Chef of the Year 1999. Barry Bowers and his wife, Natalie Frajola, own and operate the Flight Deck Restaurant and Lounge a full service restaurant and lounge at the Salem Airport. Bowers obtained a degree in culinary arts in 2000 from Western Culinary Institute (now named Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Portland).
Chef Xavier Bauser (Benson Hotel) and OHSU Executive Chef Fernando Divina, CEC
ACF Chefs de Cuisine Society of Oregon, Inc., is a non-profit chapter of the American Culinary Federation, established in 1950. Membership is made up of chefs, purveyors and students dedicated to the profession of food preparation, hospitality, fine dining, competition and certification. Goals and objectives are achieved through community projects, volunteerism and reaching out to all those connected with the food industry.
American Culinary Federation Awards, Joseph Gonzales, FMP, ACF National Communicator of the Year 2013
Portland, October 19th, 2013. Over 200 guests were treated to an intimate theatre event at the Better Than Broadway fundraiser for Congregation Beth Israel. It’s Oregon’s oldest and largest Reform synagogue. Event committee members Cynthia Hofmann and Shelly Levy ring bells during the Mitzvah Moment paddle raise to signal another donation made. Together with sponsorships and many generous patron gifts the event netted nearly $140,000 to support ongoing services and programming at Congregation Beth Israel. (photo credit, Octavia Hunter & Sydney Baer)
Lorraine and Rabbi Emanuel Rose relax in front of the fun photo booth wall that greeted Patrons at the pre-function cocktail hour.
The cabaret-style show, which was held at Pure Space in the Pearl, starred Cantor Ida Rae Cahana and featured guest performers from the community and beyond. Cantor Mark Saltzman from Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, CA, not only collaborated with Cantor Cahana on the concert content but also directed and performed alongside her. Rounding out the vocal talent were local entertainer Michele Mariana and Beth Israel students Max Friedenwald-Fishman, Iris Cohn and Sarah Barr. Michael Allen Harrison made a special appearance on piano during the Patron cocktail hour and again to underscore the Mitzvah Moment, led by Board member Eric Friedenwald-Fishman.
Cantor Mark Saltzman from Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, CA, not only collaborated with Cantor Cahana on the concert content but also directed and performed in the cabaret-style show, which was held at Pure Space in the Pearl. Here they share a moment during a Sondheim favorite, The Little Things You Do Together.
Special guest performer Harold Pollin joined Cantor Ida Rae Cahana to sing Sunrise, Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof. Immediately following the touching duet the entire audience stood together to join in a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday to Harold.
Guest performers Michael Allen Harrison and Michele Mariana join Cantor Ida Cahana during the curtain call, while event co-chairs Ted Nelson and Tiffany Goldwyn offer a special round of applause.
Co-chairs Ted Nelson and Tiffany Goldwyn led an enthusiastic committee that worked tirelessly to plan a fun and unique experience, beginning with a pre-function Patron party, a creative photo booth opportunity and the ringing of bells during the Mitzvah Moment paddle raise to denote a new pledge.
Tigard, November 2nd, 2013. Centro Cultural’s 3rd annual gala raised a record amount to support services to Latino residents in Washington County. Over 300 local leaders and Centro supporters celebrated at the Gala. Centro Board Members Lynn Baker, Jose Jaime and Secretary of State Kate Brown enjoyed the festivities.
Key Note Speaker Daniel Santos, Willamette University College of Law Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Administration
Centro Executive Director Jose Rivera and Metro Councilor Kathryn Harrington
Dancin’ the night away!
Centro Cultural thanked its presenting sponsor Tuality for support.
Centro Cultural of Washington County, a nonprofit organization, is celebrating 42 years of leadership and service to the Latino community. Centro Cultural located in Cornelius, OR will be hosting its 3rd Annual Gala on Saturday, November 2, 2013.
Portland, October 17th, 2013. The Portland Youth Philharmonic and Joy’s Uptown Style presented a Fall Fashion Show, “Beauty of Music,” at the Multnomah Athletic Club. The event raised over $15,000 for the Victor Frederick Walton Memorial Scholarship Fund, which honors Victor Walton, a former elementary school music teacher at Kinnaman Elementary in Aloha, OR and former bassoonist with PYP. Pictured are: his mother, Arleen Walton, Debora Walton (Victor’s widow), Joshua Michael John (former student of Victor’s), Jan Ahrens John (Past President of the PYP Board of Directors and Chairperson for the PYP Fall Fashion and Donald Walton. (photo credit, Brenda Hummelt)
Jan Ahrens John and Joshua John, bassoonist.(Photo Credit: Brenda Hummelt)
Joy Walker, owner of Joy’s Uptown Style. Photo Credit: Paul Rich Studio
The Runway show. Photo Credit: Paul Rich Studio
Mr. Walton passed away in May 2011 from A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Guests were treated to music by Samuel Zacharia, a young violist with PYP who has already earned high praise from world renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman; as well as Joshua Michael John, a PYP bassoon alumnus who studied with Victor Walton.
Mr John is now completing his master’s degree in music and “playingit forward” as he continues to teach and mentor using many of the same techniques Victor impressed upon him. The highlight of the evening was a fashion show produced by Joy Walker of Joy’s Uptown Style featuring nine models: Gail Armstrong, Shannon Day, Grace Holland, Jennifer Lamb, Linda Leblond, Najela Scott, Ren`e Steelman and Christine Wooley. Contributions to the Victor Frederick Walton Memorial Scholarship Fund can still be made by contacting the Portland Youth Philharmonic office at 503.223.5939.
PYP Board Past President Jan John said, “There is no question that Victor would be thrilled to know that a scholarship program has been created in his name that will allow other students the opportunity to play in PYP by providing financial aid or funding private lessons from qualified music teachers.”
Portland, October 25th, 2013. SOLVE supporters enjoyed an evening of Bluegrass and Blue Jeans at the organization’s 19th annual Citizenship Awards fundraising banquet. The event took place at Pure Space and honored five champions of the Oregon environment. Marty Brantley ( a previous Ton McCall Leadership award recipient), Gerry Frank, and John von Schlegell, this year’s McCall Leadership Award recipient enjoyed the evening. The purpose of the fundraiser, was simple but impactful—to support SOLVE’s mission of bringing Oregonians together to improve the environment.
The Beachside Bucanners were honored for beautifying Oregon’s lovely coastline.
The event décor and theme mimicked the easy-going attitude of SOLVE, after all, “Our organization is about being outdoors and actively caring for the environment” said Emily of the tastefully casual design executed by West Coast Event Productions.
Judi Swift from Fred Meyer and SOLVE’s new ED Maureen Fisher
SOLVE’s Special Events Manager, Emily Sullivan, choose Pure Space for its versatility, size, and ability to compliment the laid back event. “The theme was bluegrass and blue jeans and the message was ‘To be an Oregon hero’.” Explained Emily Sullivan, “Each year, SOLVE honors people who take it upon themselves to improve their communities. Whether it’s by cleaning beaches, pulling ivy or planting trees—they set a standard for the rest of us to follow.” The evening reception started with wine tasting and music by “Jackstraw”. Dinner was catered by the Art of Catering. The program honored very deserving Oregonians. Awards were received by, Steve Miesen, individual award; a teacher, Peter Walczak; community group, Beach Drive Buccaneers; and a business, Fred Meyer for their dedication and involvement with SOLVE to improving the environment. The highlight of the evening occurred when the Tom McCall leadership award was given to John and Fran von Schlegell for their contributions to Oregon and their commitment to the environment. New Season’s gave away 450 jars of jam for a down home gesture of appreciation and support for Oregon’s environment. About: SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that has been bringing Oregonians together to protect the environment since 1969. The organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model for volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of volunteers across Oregon to clean up beaches and rivers, and restore watersheds. Visit www.solveoregon.org for more information.
Portland, October 22nd, 2013. “Recognizing Genius,” was the theme of the ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter Scholar Awards Luncheon at the Portland Art Museum. Preliminary numbers indicate a record amount raised: net profit of about $85,000. The event drew ARCS Foundation Portland President Jean Josephson; ARCS Portland Charter Member Diane Alexander; ARCS Portland scholar speaker and researcher at the Drucker lab at OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute Julia Maxson; keynote speaker and dean of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science at OSU, Dr. Mark Abbott; ARCS Foundation Portland President Elect Aletha Anderson.
ARCS Foundation Portland scholars from OSU and OHSU were honored to receive their awards for the academic year.
Founding member ARCS Portland, Ellen Richardson; Dr. Joe Robertson, OHSU President; ARCS Portland member Beth Ray
“We believe that investments in American scientists studying with Oregon’s premier doctoral programs in science, medicine and engineering build a vital pipeline of intellectual capital for our businesses and for society’s well being. Through our scholar awards, ARCS supports and nurtures these exceptional young women and men at OHSU and Oregon State University,” explained organizers.
Keynote speaker Dr. Mark Abbott, ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter President Jean Josephson
ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter President Jean Josephson, Oregon State University President Edward J. Ray
Supporters had a chance to meet and mingle with the 50 ARCS scholars for the 2013-14 academic year. They are graduate students from OHSU and Oregon State University and their research in medicine, engineering, nursing, forestry and earth sciences.
The keynote speaker was Mark Abbott, dean of the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. He will spoke about “Our Oceans Under Pressure.” The scholar speaker was Julia Maxson, an ARCS alumna who is doing post-doctoral research at OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute. Her topic was “Using Genetics to Find Better Cancer Treatments.”
Einstein Presenting Sponsors
Hoffman Construction Company/Julie and Wayne Drinkward
OHSU
Oregon State University and the OSU Foundation
Marie Curie Circle
Sharon and Keith Barnes
Conference Solutions
Wells Fargo The Private Bank
Thomas Edison Circle
Columbia Distributing
Washington Trust
Barbara and Philip Silver
Alexander Fleming Circle
Aletha and Chris Anderson
CH2M HILL
Geffen Mesher/Tonkon Torp LLP
Jean and Rich Josephson
Jubitz Corporation
Caron and Larry Ogg
The Oregonian
PwC LLC
Ellen and Mark Richardson
Stoel Rives LLP
Sunshine Dairy
The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank
Walsh Construction
Barbara Wilkinson and Peter Rapp
Portland, October 19th, 2013. The Oregon Food Bank raised over $500,000 at its Oregon Harvest Dinner. Nearly 500 supporters turned out at the benefit. Funds provide support for OFB’s work to secure and distribute food through the OFB Network, and to find solutions to hunger through innovative programs. Last fiscal year, for the second consecutive year, over one million emergency food boxes were distributed by OFB. Distribution of food boxes has increased 41 percent in the past five years, and where there’s higher demand, there must be higher supply.
Jackie Fearing Volunteer Award winner Willie Kleen is cheered on by wife Jeanie Kleen and CEO Susannah Morgan. Photo by Sarah Galbraith
“We’re so fortunate to be able to hold this event in our warehouse, so we want to ensure that the warehouse is part of the event and the decor,” said OFB Special Events Coordinator, Tracey Walker of the more authentic warehouse atmosphere. “West Coast Event Productions has done a great job at highlighting the food stored in the warehouse, and hiding the not so pretty parts with little creative touches that are rough, rustic, and fun.”
CEO Susannah Morgan greets former Oregon Food Bank Board Member, Phil Kalberer during the reception. Photo by Sarah Galbraith
Guests at Oregon Harvest Dinner participated in the silent auction that raised funds for Oregon Food Bank’s mission. Photo by Sarah Galbraith
Chuck Eggert attended with his wife Louanna and accepted the Innovation Award on behalf of Pacific Foods for their work in providing nutritious food for those in need. Photo by Sarah Galbraith
Former Oregon Food Bank board member Phil Kalberer (right) congratulates Mike Lindberg, a Jerry Tippens Advocacy Award Winner. Photo by Sarah Galbraith
The Honorable Ted Kulongoski was presented with the Jerry Tippens Advocacy Award. Photo by Sarah Galbraith
Our mission:
To eliminate hunger and its root causes … because no one should be hungry.
What is Oregon Food Bank?
With sufficient public will and support of the entire community, we believe it is possible to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Oregon Food Bank collects and distributes food through a network of four OFB branches and 16 independent regional food banks serving Oregon and southwest Washington. The OFB Network helps nearly 1 in 5 households fend off hunger. OFB also leads statewide efforts to increase resources for hungry families and to eliminate the root causes of hunger through advocacy, nutrition education, garden education, and helping communities strengthen local food systems.
Patti Warner gets a boost from the Portland Fire Bureau
Circle of Red (Photo Credit is Kenton Waltz)
Linda Flynn and Robin Tompkins
Barb Swanson, Oregonian Media Group
The Event Emcee was Shauna Parsons from Fox12.
The Event Chair was Barbara Swanson, Oregonian Media Group. In a message to supporters, she explained the following:
“Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and ourselves.
You can help, starting today. Here’s how:
First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers………
(learn more at www.GoRedForWomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.
Second, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today and make a commitment to tell five women you want them to live.
Third and last, consider attending or sponsoring the October 10 luncheon, making a contribution or setting up fundraising webpage to support Go Red For Women. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.”
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