Portland, April 11th, 2013. United Way of the Columbia-Willamette honored its supporters at the Celebration of Caring event. Laura Bain of Intel was the winner of the Employee Campaign Coordinator of the Year award for a large company. She’s pictured with Portland Timbers forward, Brent Richards. (Photo credit, Laura O’Brien)
Keith Thomajan, president and CEO of United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, with Carol Mangan, Oregon Market president at Sterling Bank. Mangan is the incoming Fundraising Committee chair for 2013-14. Sterling Bank also won the Best of Trade award for Finance & Accounting.
During the event, the organization announced that its donors gave $23,686,521 in the 2012-13 local United Way campaign.
This represents a 7.6 percent increase over last year’s fundraising total and sets a new record for funds raised by and for our community. Funds will go to projects in the four-county metro area that help connect people in need with education, financial stability and health services, as well as to nonprofits selected by individual donors.
Andrew Frazier, managing partner of Frazier Hunnicutt Financial and 2012-13 Fundraising Committee Chair, with the campaign total.
The campaign total includes a one-time $2 million bequest from a long-time United Way donor. These funds will be endowed and will have a lasting impact on the community. Additional successes include a $200,000 increase in overall employee giving and a 200% increase in new business and partnerships.
Brent Richards, Portland Timbers forward attended the event in place of his teammate David Horst, Fundraising Committee honorary co-chair, who was unable to attend the event due to an injury.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2012-2013 United Way Community Giving Campaign. Below is the list of stand out companies that won awards for this campaign year, congratulations!
2012 Campaign Awards
INTEL AMAZES
Intel Oregon employees and retirees, along with a match from the Intel foundation, donated more than $6.8 million to the Intel United Way Community Giving Campaign in 2012. This puts Intel Oregon’s giving total since 2003 at $51.1 million. During those ten years, 6,025 employees and retirees contributed to the campaign. In recognition of this generosity, Intel Corporation received the “$50 Million in 10 Years” award.
WELLS FARGO EMPLOYEES MAKE IT HAPPEN
During the 2012 campaign Wells Fargo became the second company ever in the history of the local United Way to raise more than $1 million solely by the employees—specifically, donations have now reached a total of $1,062,000. Wells Fargo received the “Thanks-A-Million” award.
Other award-winners included:
CAMPAIGN CHAIR’S AWARDS
Large Company: UPS
Medium Company: Enterprise Holdings
Small Company: Cascade Corporation
EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR
Large: Laura Bain, Intel
Medium: Laura Coon, Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships
Small: Julie Strand, Pendleton Woolen Mills
BEST OF TRADE
Architectural, Engineering and Construction: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Education: David Douglas School District
Finance & Accounting: Sterling Bank
Government & Grantors: Clark County
Heath Care & Social Services: Providence Health & Services
Insurance: Cambia Health Solutions
Legal & Real Estate Services: Melvin Mark Companies
Materials & Machinery Manufacturing: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Product & Device Manufacturing: Benson Industries LLC
Retail, Trade & Accommodations: Costco Wholesale, Inc.
Utilities, Transportation & Warehousing: Pacific Power
Wholesale Trade: Alaska Copper & Brass Company
BEST OF COUNTY
Clackamas: Bi-Mart Molalla
Clark: City of Vancouver
Multnomah: ESCO Corporation
Washington: Gaylord Industries
INNOVATION AWARD
Eaton Corporation
BEST NEW CAMPAIGN
NW Equity Holdings LLC
LABOR PARTNER OF THE YEAR
IAMAW Willamette Lodge #63
Portland, March 23rd, 2013. PCRI (Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives) waltzed away $70,000 in donations for affordable housing programs after its “Dancing With the Stars Portland” benefit. KGW reporter, Katherine Cook won the top dancing prize with a sensual tango in the arms of professional dancer, Malik Delgado. (photo credit Andie Petkus) The Doubletree at Lloyd Center was rocking all night as local celebrities and professional instructors from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio competed.
First Lady Hales and Portland Mayor Charlie Hales open the evening’s festivities with a romantic tango.
Adam Zimmerman, Executive Vice President at Craft3 hams it up with Fred Astaire of Portland’s Jessi Reynolds.
State Office Of Economic and Business Equity Deputy Director Cyreena Boston Ashby, Wells Fargo Regional Community Development Manager Cobi Jackson, and Fair Housing Council Of Oregon Coordinator Zenia Wilson.
PCRI Executive Director Maxine Fitzpatrick, City of Gresham Senior Urban Renewal Project Coordinator Michael Parkhurst, and KeyBank Vice President Barbara Smith. A long-time PCRI Board Member, Michael was honored with the night’s Barbara B. Smith Award.
Katherine Cook, KGW NewsChannel 8 Reporter and Oregon Associated Press Awardee, wins the top dancing award of the night with a sensual and elegant tango with Fred Astaire of Portland’s Malik Delgado.
The full cast of star dancers competing included Simone Brooks, President of Brooks Staffing; Jill Nelson, founder and CEO of Ruby Receptionists; Adam Zimmerman, Executive Vice President of Craft3 and Portland Business Journal “40 under 40” honoree; and Portland Timbers’ icon Timber Joey. The evening also featured a reception, dinner, live auction, the awarding of the Barbara B. Smith Award to longtime PCRI board member Michael Parkhurst, and a special award to Gretchen Kafoury, accepted by her daughter Multnomah County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury.
For nearly 20 years, Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives has reinvested in Portland’s neighborhoods, preserved their diversity and provided tools to help low-income Portland families and individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency. From our original task of helping people who were unknowingly swindled out of their homes, PCRI has come a long way. Still, the challenges are constant—as is our presence as an anchor of stable, diverse and livable Portland neighborhoods.
Portland, April 3rd, 2013. After a nationwide search and rigorous interview process, the board of Portland Children’s Museum is pleased to announce Ruth Shelly of Madison Children’s Museum as its new executive director.
board of Portland Children’s Museum is pleased to announce Ruth Shelly of Madison Children’s Museum as its new executive director.
“We are pleased to introduce and welcome Ruth as we look forward to an exciting new chapter in the life of the Portland Children’s Museum,” said Board President Shawn DuBurg. “Ruth is a lifetime advocate of locally focused organizational development, museum education, and outdoor play. She is enthusiastic about leading Portland Children’s Museum into its next decade of community service, and we are thrilled to have her as our next leader.”This announcement is the result of a thorough search, led by committed community leaders and board members. Interim Executive Director Carrie Hoops has led the organization since November 2013, and will facilitate the transition. Shelly will officially assume her new duties in mid-May, and friends and supporters of the Museum will have a chance to meet her on Saturday, May 11, at the Museum’s Be a Kid Again gala.“Portland Children’s Museum, the Opal School, and the Museum Center for Learning create a powerful combination that has the potential to demonstrate a new model of education for lifelong learners,” Shelly said. “The Museum’s location in beautiful Washington Park, enhanced by the prospect of its new Outdoor Adventure exhibit area, provides exciting opportunities to get kids outside for healthy physical and cognitive development. I look forward to working with the board, staff, and volunteers as we take this beloved community resource to its next level of excellence.”
Shelly is a lifelong museum professional who has worked as an exhibit director and administrator in museums across the country. In 2003, she returned to her native Wisconsin to serve as executive director for Madison Children’s Museum, where she led the museum’s move from small rented quarters to a donated 1929 department store building. Shelly and her staff exceeded the $10 million capital campaign goal.
Since opening in 2010, that museum has more than doubled its annual attendance, and nearly quadrupled its membership. With a fully accessible green roof, the museum is anticipated to be the first LEED-certified Wisconsin museum, and in 2011 won the National Medal for Museum and Library Service for its exemplary contributions to the community.
ABOUT PORTLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Portland Children’s Museum is the museum that doesn’t act like a museum. You won’t find any velvet ropes inside, and playing with and touching our exhibits is strongly encouraged. Our main exhibit is the imagination of the children who play here. Every activity from permanent to travelling exhibits is designed to encourage children to play and wonder while they learn about themselves and the world around them. For more, visit portlandcm.org.
Portland, March 9th, 2013. Over 300 guests gathered at the Governor Hotel for Thomas Edison High School’s Brilliance Benefit. The gala raised over $220,000 to support financial aid, technology, and professional development at the school. Thomas Edison supporter Scott Gardner, Debbie Maguire, school director Pat Maguire, and MaryLynn Gardner were busy at the silent auction. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus) All proceeds benefit Thomas A. Edison, the only high school in Oregon and southwest Washington dedicated to students with complex learning differences.
Edison student volunteers gathered onstage to support the Brilliance Benefit student speaker, who shared her story and encouraged guests to donate to financial aid at Thomas Edison High School.
The Brilliance Benefit’s silent auction, featuring over 200 items, kept guests bidding until the last minute.
Edison student volunteers show their school spirit at the silent auction portion of the Brilliance Benefit.
The benefit was chaired by Walt and Kim Weyler.
Located in Portland, Oregon, Thomas A. Edison is a private high school dedicated to meeting the special education needs of Learning Disabled (LD) teens. Our students’ learning differences include Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Visual Perception and Nonverbal Learning Disorders.
Portland, March 9th, 2013. The ALS Dinner & Auction Gala was an upbeat affair. The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter benefit raised $300,000 to support local care services for families living with the progressive changes of Lou Gehrig’s Disease and provide funding for ALS specific research and public policy efforts. (Photo credit, Michael Keo Photography)
Lance Christian, Executive Director, received a standing ovation and well deserved recognition from board president, Dr. Lou Libby, in honor of his 10 years of service to The ALS Association.
Bo Stern, a sought-after author and teaching pastor from Bend, Oregon gave an eloquent and heart felt address to the crowd about the realities of living with ALS as she and her family provides care and support to her husband, Steve, who is living with the disease.
Tracy Barry, news anchor with KGW, was the Mistress of Ceremony for the evening.
About Our Chapter
Since its inception in 2002, our local chapter of The ALS Association is the central source for services and education for people with ALS, their families, caregivers, and health care professionals in all of Oregon and the six counties of SW Washington. The progression of ALS varies significantly from one person to another. Responding to each person’s individual needs, our local chapter is available to provide vital services and reliable information.
A sampling of services provided free of charge:
One-on-one consultations to assess the needs of those living with ALS, suggest equipment and help families plan for the future.
A Medical Equipment Loan Program that provides mobility equipment when insurance and other programs cannot fund needed items.
A comprehensive Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology Program.
Caregiver support groups, Share the Care™ guidance, and respite care grants to relieve stress and “caregiver burnout.”
Monthly support groups for people with ALS, family members, caregivers and friends.
Partnerships in ALS multidisciplinary clinics staffed by professionals with ALS expertise.
Outreach to the local medical community with updates on current ALS needs and solutions.
The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. The ALS Association covers all the bases — research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy — in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.
The ALS Association (National Office and The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter) operates under a shared mission: to help people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and to leave no stone unturned in search for the cure.
We work together to accomplish our mission. The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter focuses primarily on helping local families living with ALS while the National Office focuses primarily on research and advocacy. The Chapter supports the National Office through revenue sharing and research contributions. The National Office supports the Chapters by providing up-to-date information, materials and hands-on support.
Our chapter receives no government or insurance funding – we rely solely on our events, corporate and personal gifts, and local foundation grants.
Portland, March 14th, 2013. The Pacific Northwest College of Art held a special reception celebrating a gift to the Betty Feves collection from Bank of America. (Photo credit, Clinton Chambers) Attendees heard from Tom Manly, president of PNCA and Roger Hinshaw, President of Bank of America Oregon and Southwest Wash. Guests cheered at the official unveiling of the untitled Betty Feves sculpture donated to PNCA by Bank of America. The unveiling was held at at the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
Bank of America recently donated a historically significant Betty Feves Sculpture to the Museum of Contemporary Craft. The untitled sculpture is a nearly-seven-foot-tall stacked column of rough clay dug from Oregon soil, with glazes the artist made from natural materials found in the Pendleton area. The sculpture had been in BofA’s Pendleton banking center and when that banking center closed last year, the Bank worked to find a permanent home where the artwork would be accessible to the general public as well as art historians.
Bank of America’s support for the arts is multi-faceted, providing millions of dollars in grants, large and small, delivering a wide range of support for the arts, from education and access programs at the local level to major investments that help institutions expand their size and services and revitalize their communities.
At a ceremony this month where the sculpture was unveiled, BofA’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility Monique Barton cited the value of the arts in bringing communities together and building healthier neighborhoods.
“At Bank of America, we’re very committed to doing our part to strengthen local communities and one way we achieve that is by supporting nonprofits that are making Oregon better, like the Museum of Contemporary Craft,” said Barton. “We help not only in traditional ways like with grant dollars and volunteer hours, but also in unexpected ways like this sculpture donation, which ultimately will enable more Oregonians to enjoy the art created by a locally-beloved artist.”
About
About Pacific Northwest College of Art
As Oregon’s flagship college of art and design since 1909, Pacific Northwest College of Art has helped shape Oregon’s visual arts landscape for more than a century. PNCA students study with award-winning faculty in small classes. In the last seven years, PNCA has doubled both the student body and full-time faculty, quadrupled its endowment, and added innovative undergraduate and graduate programs. PNCA is now embarking on its boldest venture yet by establishing the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design as an anchor for the College’s vision of a new campus home on Portland’s North Park Blocks. Focusing on the transformative power of creativity, the capital campaign, Creativity Works Here, was launched in June 2012 with a lead gift from The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation of $5 million. PNCA’s new home will be a bustling hub for creativity and entrepreneurship, reflecting the influential role of art and design in our 21st century economy – both in Portland and beyond.
Portland, February 23rd, 2013. Over 300 guests were, “Puttin’ on the Ritz” to support the Northwest Academy’s scholarship fund. Attendees enjoyed student performances throughout the evening, including the “shoe shine kids” who perform brief dance routines followed by a real shoeshine. The Jumptown Jazz Club benefit at the Portland Art Museum included hits like “Minnie the Moocher” and “Fascinating Rhythm.” (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus)
Jeff and Annette Johnson (Northwest Academy parents)
Guests bid on silent and live auction items, including a McKenzie River Fishing Excursions, a Private Dinner at Silk and a Jackson Hole Getaway. The evening raised over $97,000 in support of the Northwest Academy Scholarship Fund. One in four students at Northwest Academy receives financial aid to attend the college preparatory middle and high school located in downtown Portland.
Jumptown Jazz Emcees
Tom Manley, Pacific Northwest College of Art and Susanne Hashim (Northwest Academy Board of Trustees)
Mark Stevenson (Sponsor, Capital Pacific Bank) with Jilma Meneses (Northwest Academy Trustee and Alumni Parent) and her husband Nathan Reynolds
Molly Meier (NWA ’15) and Betsy Meier (Club Cabaret Chair)
Mary Vinton Folberg, Northwest Academy Head of School
Rajko and Vesna Kostur are in the mood for a Speakeasy at Club Cabaret’s Jumptown Jazz Club.
Molly Meier (Northwest Academy Class of ’15)
From Northwest Academy:
Northwest Academy is an independent school, grades 6 through 12, committed to education through academics and the arts. Founded in 1997 by Mary Vinton Folberg, Northwest Academy offers rigorous academic and arts programs that emphasize and value creative thinking, individual choice, and self-discipline. Classes are taught by master teachers and professionals active in their fields – from dance and the arts to the humanities and sciences. Northwest Academy prepares students for the demands of the twenty-first century through a strong focus on independent thought and problem solving combined with an emphasis on new approaches to contemporary issues. Northwest Academy is located at 1130 SW Main Street, Portland, Oregon 97205; 503-223-3367. For more information, please visit www.nwacademy.org. Follow us on Facebook at Northwest Academy.
Charleston, South Carolina, March 18th, 2013. The James Beard Foundation announced its 2013 award finalists three of the five Best Chef, Northwest category are from Portland. Chefs Naomi Pomeroy (of Beast) who is pictured at a Girls Inc. fundraiser, Gabriel Rucker (of Le Pigeon), and Cathy Whims (of Nostrana) were selected. Additionally, after several years as a semifinalist, Ken Forkish (of Ken’s Artisan Bakery) was a nominated for Outstanding Pastry Chef.
The 2013 James Beard Award winners will be announced on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall in New York City. For the complete list of nominees, head to Eater National. Here Are the 2013 James Beard Awards Finalists.
James Andrew Beard was born on May 5, 1903 in Portland, Oregon, to Elizabeth and John Beard. His mother, an independent English woman passionate about food, ran a boarding house. His father worked at Portland’s Customs House. The family spent summers at the beach at Gearhart, Oregon, fishing, gathering shellfish and wild berries, and cooking meals with whatever was caught.
His philosophy Food matters. You are what you eat not only because food is nutrition, but also because food is an integral part of our everyday lives. Food is economics, politics, entertainment, culture, fashion, family, passion…and nourishment. The James Beard Foundation is at the center of America’s culinary community, dedicated to exploring the way food enriches our lives.
A cookbook author and teacher, James Beard was a champion of American cuisine who helped educate and mentor generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts. Today the Beard Foundation continues in the same spirit by offering a variety of events and programs designed to educate, inspire, entertain, and foster a deeper understanding of our culinary culture. These programs include educational initiatives, food industry awards, an annual national food conference, Leadership Awards program, culinary scholarships, and publications. In addition to maintaining the historic James Beard House in New York City’s Greenwich Village as a “performance space” for visiting chefs, the Foundation has created a robust online community, and hosts conferences, tastings, lectures, workshops, and food-related art exhibits in New York City and around the country.
The James Beard Foundation is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in New York City.
Portland, March 2nd, 2013. The $2.9 million raised at this year’s gala will benefit local children and families. The 29th Annual Classic Wines Auction also drew more supporters ever with a sell-out crowd of 920. Record attendance was a thrill for 2013 Co-Chairs: John Bradley, R & H Construction, Cindy Campbell, The Campbell Foundation, and Keith Barnes, Barnes Capital Management.
Bank of America President of Oregon and SW Washington, Roger Hinshaw, shares some wine with John von Schlegell, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Endeavour Capital, and Wally Rhines, Chairman and CEO, Mentor Graphics
George Hosfield, CIO, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management and CWA Board Chair, congratulates fellow CWA Board member and 2013 Auction Co-Chair, Keith Barnes of Barnes Capital Management on the successful event.
Honorary Wine Ambassadors, Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar and FIGGINS, Ron and Lynn Penner-Ash of Penner-Ash Cellars, Roberto Stucchi of Badia a Coltibuono and Nicki Pruss of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars all donated wine and packages to the Classic Wines Auction.
Laura Khanna, Christa Perrinsini, Jasmin Felton
Congratulations to beneficiaries: the more than 82,000 children and families served by Metropolitan Family Service, Friends of the Children, New Avenues for Youth, YWCA Clark County and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.
“We could not be more ecstatic over the outcome of the 2013 Classic Wines Auction,” said Heather Martin, Executive Director of the Classic Wines Auction. “The generosity of our attendees, donors and volunteers enables us to assist over 82,000 children and families in our community in truly meaningful and impactful ways.”
The gala began with the silent auction during a pre-dinner reception featuring 18 wine and 8 food tasting stations. The main event followed with a live auction and five-course culinary feast prepared by top guest chefs and paired with wines from both national and international wine ambassadors. Guests finished their night with coffee and dessert bars on their way out.
From Classic Wines Auction:
Recognized as one of the top ten charity wine auctions in the country by Wine Spectator Magazine since 2001, the Classic Wines Auction has raised nearly $33 million for Portland-area charities since its inception in 1982. Based in Portland, Ore., Classic Wines Auction, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing the Classic Wines Auction and related food and wine events to raise funds for local charities benefiting children and families, including: Metropolitan Family Service, New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children-Portland, YWCA Clark County and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.
Portland, January 31th, 2013. An after-hours event at Blush Beauty Bar lifted the spirits of Portland After School Tennis & Education (PAST&E) supporters. The event was hosted by PAST&E Board Member Judy Ma. She’s pictured with her sister, Julie Ma. Guests tried the latest skin, hair and beauty products and listened to Coach/Tutor Moe Dugan share the latest news regarding Portland After-School Tennis & Education. Here are some fun pictures.
Judy Ma and Blush Beauty Bar Owner Deborah Haynes draw the lucky winner for the raffle.
Guests having fun while learning and trying new products.
Leslie Servatius and Stacy Brice of Expresso Building Services
Blush Beauty Bar’s expert team.
Nancy and Noelle Sanchez
Colleen Moss with her daughter Haley. Haley is ranked #42 in the USTA Girls 16 Champs Division.
Raffle winner Julie Peterson with Judy Ma
Portland After School Tennis & Education (PAST&E) is a nonprofit whose mission is to create partnerships with families, schools, and volunteers to help at-risk K-12 students achieve academic and athletic success. We accomplish this through one-on-one academic tutoring, tennis lessons, a nutrition/fitness curriculum, parent education, and a “Best in Class” development program serving junior players who excel at tennis.
Founded in 1996 as an extended-learning program to introduce low-income children to tennis, we incorporated an educational component in 2007 to deliver a higher-impact experience. Through our extended-learning, summer, and enrichment programs, we impacted the lives of more than 1,000 at-risk children and their families in 2012 and have served more than 7,000 over time.
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