Portland, OR. Adventist Health hosted its 8th annual community Thanksgiving concert on Nov 19th at New Hope Community Church. Rob Anderson from Portland Rescue Mission joined Dr. Terry Johnsson, the Executive Director of Mission Integration at Adventist Health and David Russell, CEO, of Adventist Health. The “Celebration of Thanksgiving” featured Laura Story, three-time Dove Award and GRAMMY winner. The concert is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item or socks. Adventist Health collected nearly 3,500 pounds of food for the Oregon Food bank and more than 2,800 pairs of socks for the Portland Rescue Mission. According to the Portland Rescue mission socks are one of the most requested items for the homeless.
GRAMMY winner Laura Story performs at New Hope Community Church.
3,500 pounds of food was donated to Oregon Food Bank.
A mountain of socks was given to the Portland Rescue Mission.
Donations were packed and ready to go.
About Portland Rescue Mission
Formed in 1949, Portland Rescue Mission serves men, women and children in need. We give hope through meals, rest and safety, and restore life through recovery, training and community. Our Mission is a faith-based nonprofit supported by 30,000 dedicated donors and 3,000 caring volunteers, working in close coordination with other public and private resources, and churches of many denominations. Our recovery programs restore life for a majority of those who complete them. More information is at www.portlandrescuemisson.org.
About 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 Oregon Food Bank branches and 17 regional food banks serving Oregon and Clark County, Washington. The Oregon Food Bank Network helps nearly 1 in 5 households fend off hunger. Oregon Food Bank 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. Visit oregonfoodbank.org for more information.
About Adventist Health
Adventist Health—Portland is a faith-based, not-for-profit health care network consisting of a 302-bed medical center, 34 medical clinics and home care and hospice services in the Portland metro area. Our full-service acute care medical center provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency and diagnostic services to communities on the eastside. Our key services include cardiovascular care, emergency services, orthopedics, radiation oncology, behavioral health, surgery, imaging, rehabilitation and women’s health.
Portland, OR. The Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) welcomed nearly 800 of their most passionate supporters on September 24th to the 16th annual Wonderball. Analia Earhart, CCA Board Member; Regina Ellis, CCA Founder and Chief Joy Officer; and Jani Iverson, VP, Stand for Children enjoyed the star-studded Havana-themed nightclub experience that raised more than $1.3 million to further CCA’s mission of delivering joy to seriously ill children and their families. Billed as ¡El Baile! (The Dance!), and presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield, the evening celebrated the vibrant colors, sounds, flavors, and styles of 1950s Havana. (Photo credit, Megan Henson)
Mary and Andy Lytle, CCA Board Chair & Division VP of Western US, Jackson Family Wines
Jeff and Susie Perkins, Andrea Corradini, (CCA Board Member & Women’s Global Senior Footwear Product Director, Nike Sportwear) and David Brown
Regina Ellis, CCA Founder and Chief Joy Officer; Ron and Lynn Penner-Ash, Penner-Ash Wine Cellars; Pieter De Temmerman, CEO, Pacific Data Partners
Tony Starlight, The Starella Sisters and Melao de Cuba get the Havana nightclub-themed party started
Tanya Cerda and Sandy Boedecker, VP Special Projects, Nike
Party guests included Scott Burton, CCA Board Member and Director of Community & Business Relations for Presenting Sponsor – Regence BlueCross BlueShield; Mark Mantei, CEO, Vancouver Clinic; Angela Dowling, President, Regence BlueCross BlueShield; and Sam Burton.
Foundation; David Lucas, Executive Director, Maurice Lucas Foundation; and Kaylyn Jones, Nike
Michelle DeCourcy, CCA Ambassador Board Member and Fashion Designer; and Seann McKeel, MyMusicRx Champion & Creative Director, You Who Rock Show for Kids
Wonderball Lead Partner, Thrivent Mutual Funds fills a table.
Keynote speaker, John Grothe, is the head PGA professional at Willamette Valley Golf Club. His family was served by CCA in 2014.
Chris Funk, The Decemberists; Abby Guyer, CCA VP of Brand; Andy Lytle, CCA Board Chair and Division VP – Western US Jackson Family Wines
Paul Schneider, owner, TWIST; Clare Hamill, CCA Founding Board Chair and VP Global Growth Initiatives, Nike; Doug Fish, President, Fish Marketing; and Morgan Dance
Wonderball Celebration Partner, Alaska Airlines was in the house. Pictured are Sana Gebarin (Horizon Air), Susie Desmond, Liz Skayhan (Alaska Airlines), Lou Ames (Horizon Airlines), Brad Lambert (Horizon Air), Gabby Lambert, Kaylyn Jones (Nike), and David Lucas (Maurice Lucas Foundation)
Katherine Durham, CCA Board Member and Chief Marketing Officer and VP, Individual Disability Insurance, The Standard; and Brad Durham
Latin American singer and songwriter, Edna Vasquez, along with Melao de Cuba, close out the evening
Albert Menashe, CCA Board Member, Co-Founder and Senior Shareholder, Gevurtz and Menashe; Regina Ellis, CCA Founder and Chief Joy Officer; and Michael Preisz, President & Founder, Preisz Financial
Sarah and Cedric Berry; Allison Clarke, CCA Ambassador Board Co-Chair, President, Allison Clarke Consulting; and Todd Dickens
Guests were treated to live music from Son de Cuba, classic cars on display from the Portland Roadster Show, and Cuban-themed food and drink. Tony Starlight, ¡El Baile! nightclub host, channeled Desi Arnaz for a festive conga solo and, along with dancers The Starella Sisters, introduced high energy performances from Melao de Cuba Orquesta, tap dancer Tony Palomino, salsa dancers Jennie Fremont & Rob Hilario, and a special guest appearance by Latin American singer-songwriter, Edna Vazquez, to close out the night.
From CCA:
“For 21 years CCA’s programs have been provided at no cost and today, we serve over 20,000 kids and their families annually,” said Regina Ellis, Founder and Chief Joy Officer of the Children’s Cancer Association in her address. “Make no mistake. With the power of JOY, we are out to change the world.”
Portland, November 19th, 2013. Cheers resounded at the AFP Awards Luncheon for award recipients and their friends and family like Cherie Walker, Karen Early, Charlie Walker, Douglas Walker and Karie Trumbo. The Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter (“AFP”) honored seven philanthropic individuals and organizations at the 2013 Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the Portland Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom. Gwyneth Gamble Booth was master of ceremonies which drew 660 people. (photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Oregon Symphony Associate Concertmaster Peter Frajola
Gwyneth Gamble Booth, Master of Ceremonies and Carol Van Natta, President, AFP Oregon and SW Washington Chapter and Executive Director of the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation
Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt and Albert Angelo III.
2013 AFP Philanthropy Award winners, left to right, Gert Bernstein, Japanese Garden, Outstanding Volunteer Group; Wendy Collie, CEO, New Seasons Market, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation; Charles Walker, Thomas Lamb Eliot Award for Service to Philanthropy; Carolyn Winter, Allan Price Award for Distinguished Service to the Fundraising Profession; Charlie Swindells, Bill Swindells, Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation; Marcia H. Randall, Outstanding Philanthropist; and Jerry Hulsman, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
2013 Philanthropy Award winners were:
· Marcia H. Randall, Outstanding Philanthropist
· Jerry Hulsman, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
· New Seasons Market, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
· Ann & Bill Swindells Charitable Trust, Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
· Japanese Garden Volunteers, Outstanding Volunteer Group
· Carolyn Winter, Allan Price Award for Distinguished Service to the Fundraising Profession
· Charlie Walker, Thomas Lamb Eliot Award
The AFP Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter provides resources, education and networking opportunities for development professionals in our region. Oregon State University Foundation and the University of Oregon were the Platinum Sponsors of the event.
PORTLAND Ore.- At its annual fall meeting the Portland Rose Festival Foundation inducted four new board members, introduced the 2014 officers and handed out service awards at the World Trade Center Thursday evening in downtown Portland. The officers officially take their chairs November first at the beginning of the Festival’s calendar year.
Board officers:
President – Todd Johnston, CEO, Selectron Technologies, Inc.
President Elect – Frank Chinn, retired
Vice President – Brett Baker, US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
Secretary- Arthur De Bow, Director of Exhibitions and Alumni Affairs Oregon College of Art and Craft
Treasurer – Peter Mack, President/CEO, Occuscreen
Assistant Treasurer – Sarah Friend, Employee Benefits Consultant, The Partners Group
By unanimous vote the board welcomed four new members:
Jimmy Drakos is President of Avalon Properties/Willamette Capital Group, a real estate development firm. A former tennis touring professional, Jimmy chose the Portland area for his home; he is still active in the tennis community, serving as Tennis Director at the Waverley Country Club.
Richard Horswell is the Principal Creative Executive for Regency Media LLC. He has served on numerous boards and committees, including UO Foundation, SOLVE, the Old Church Society, the Portland Opera Guild, the Member Events Committee at the MAC Club and the University Club Board of Directors; he currently serves as President of the University Club Foundation.
Karen Bonelli Sanquist is a seamstress in the Portland area. She has served on the Court Committee for several years, including using her seamstress skills to help with the Court wardrobe.
Cheryl Zander is co-owner of Vaya Creative LLC, an artistic services company. She is a member of the Portland Business Alliance and a board member of CASA for Children, as well as a Cycle Oregon volunteer.
The Rose Festival proudly recognizes those who have given so much to the Festival through their volunteerism and dedication:
Volunteers of the Year:
Shari MacDonald – financial consultant
Rod Weick – Band Hosting program
Directors of the Year:
Liza McQuade
Contesa Diaz-Nicolaidis
Rookie of the Year:
Carla Stenberg
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Tony Hufford – 25 years of board service
The Portland Rose Festival Foundation is a non-profit that serves families and individuals with programs and events that promote the arts, education and volunteerism. We value environmental responsibility, diversity, patriotism and our historic & floral heritage. For the latest Rose Festival news and events go to www.RoseFestival.org.
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