Mt. Hood near Sandy, July 20th, 2013. Camp Howard celebrated its 60th anniversary in style with tours, a barbecue and the “Countryfied” band to entertain guests. The day began with a special thank-you event for the Champions of Faith and other individual donors. According to leaders, “Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and Camp Howard exist to give youth opportunities to gain confidence, have wholesome experiences, practice and grow in Christian values and make great memories in the process.” Camp Howard, named for Archbishop Howard, is located between Corbett and Sandy.
Camp Facility Manager, Karen von Borstel, Rita Deplanch early Camp Howard staff with Fr. Gimpl, Sister Krista von Borstel, Executive Director
JP Fogarty instructs the target sport programs at Camp Howard.
John Tomassi tests out the 100 foot slip and slide at Camp Howard
Tatyana (Taty) Krochta, Cabin Counselor – Mini Camp
Ryan Kain, Recreation Director at Camp Howard (UP & Lasalle HS)
Countryfied western band plays for Camp Howard’s 60th anniversary
Only A-Frame still at Camp Howard is preserved and used as a staff break room.
Mt. Hood is one of the magnificent features viewed from Camp Howard.
Summer Program Director, Bill Fogarty gives a camper a ride to the camp nurses station
Country western band “Countryfied” played on Horton Field bringing delight to all in attendance. Event guests said they could here the music playing all over the campsite. Bandleaders, Mark and Ron Mobley from Kent, Oregon, were classmates of Sister Krista and Karen von Borstel, in Central Oregon. They were extremely excited to add Camp Howard as one of their Pacific Northwest tour events.
Story submitted by: Sister Krista von Borstel, Executive Director
From Camp Howard:
In our 60th year, Camp Howard has already had a very successful season with camper registrations. As of July 25, 2013, the registrations have reached 1,450 total, which is the second highest total since our record-breaking year in 2011 when Camp Howard hit 1,513 total campers.
Campers have been pleasantly surprised this summer with the renovation of the Star Deck this season. The original Star Deck was built in 1988 by the Knights of Columbus from Gresham, Oregon. It was a treasured feature of the camp for many years and unfortunately had to be taken down in 2009. Camp Howard raised the funds to rebuild it almost immediately. Earlier this spring, Schommer and Sons came up to the camp and assembled the Star Deck. The kids have been wild about it all summer! We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the anonymous donor and the Champions of Faith sponsors for their support of this endeavor.
As Bill Fogarty begins his second season as Camp Director, he could not be happier with Camp Howard’s success. Fogarty is a parishioner at St. Juan Diego in Northwest Portland and has assembled a first class staff to work with the youth and provide an extraordinary summer of fun for the campers.
Camp Howard is experiencing some of the best days in its history under the steady hand of its exceptional leaders working to present the most positive possible experience for campers. In addition to Fogarty, Karen von Borstel keeps the grounds and facilities in top-notch shape and operates a pool and kitchen that have received exceptional reviews from the Clackamas County Health Inspector. The Inspector recently mentioned that Camp Howard is the most well kept camp she inspects. In fact, she sent her own child to Camp Howard, which is another feather in our cap!
The Camp Howard mission is to facilitate a camping experience for youth from all walks of life to provide a week of recreational fun based on Christian values. The goal was originally established by the founders of the camp back in 1952 and has been adhered to ever since. From the looks of the evaluations and responses from campers and parents, those ideals are succeeding.
Camp Howard would like to thank all of those who have contributed to the improvement of the camp through the Champions of Faith Benefit Dinner, individual donors, especially Joseph Weston, and the Christ Child Society for their support over the years.
Portland, June 11th, 2013. Nearly 100 friends gathered in Zidell Hall at the Rose Schnitzer Manor for the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation 2013 Annual Reception. Min Zidell was surrounded by family as she was honored as Oregon Jewish Community Foundation’s outstanding Legacy Society Member for her endowment fund created for Oregon’s Jewish Indigent Burial Society, Hesed Shel Emet. (photo credit, Elie Bulka) Family members include: Steve Lippman, Matt French, Vicki French, Mike French, Jessica Justice, Jason and Athena Zidell, Stephanie Sherwood, Charlene Zidell, Becky Polley and Jay Zidell. Mackenzie Polley is on Min Zidell’s left.
Outgoing President, Eric Rosenfeld, presents an award to Min Zidell as OJCF’s Outstanding Legacy Society Member for her endowment fund created for Oregon’s Jewish Indigent Burial Society, Hesed Shel Emet.
Hesed Shel Emet recognizes that all Jews deserve to be buried with dignity regardless of their financial circumstance. The program was spearheaded by Cedar Sinai Park chief development officer Debbi Bodie in 2009, and is led by Steering Committee Chair Rabbi Ariel Stone, the Oregon Board of Rabbis and a committee of community leaders. Ms. Bodie continues to administer Hesel Shel Emet with the support of Cedar Sinai Park.
This is the first permanent endowment for Hesed Shel Emet. The ultimate goal is to have the financial needs of the program met through endowment funds like this.
Julie Diamond, Executive Director presents Eric Rosenfeld, Outgoing President with an award and a capybara t-shirt. Mr. Rosenfeld is President of Capybara Ventures.
Charlene Zidell speaks about her mother, Min Zidell’s, endowment for the Oregon Jewish Indigent Burial Society, Hesed Shel Emet.
Sharon Morell, Incoming President with Bob Philip and OJCF Board Member Jill Edelson
Attendees also paid tribute to OJCF outgoing president Eric Rosenfeld, who has led the foundation since 2010 and welcomed incoming president Sharon Morell. Mr. Rosenfeld is a managing partner at Capybara Ventures and a co-founder of the Oregon Angel Fund. Ms. Morell is a relationship manager for Morley Financial. She is also a member of the foundation’s investment committee, the OJCF Youth Foundation Advisory Committee and is the treasurer of Cedar Sinai Park.
The board and fund holders also approved the 2013-2014 roster of board members which include new members Owen Blank and Mrs. Zidell’s daughter, Charlene Zidell. Mr. Blank is a partner with Tonkon Torp LLP and has served on the boards and advisory panels of many local organizations. Ms. Zidell, is the Director of Corporate Relations and Communications for Zidell Industries and is actively engaged in the community sitting on numerous non-profit boards, donating her time and resources.
Jeffrey Wolfstone, who formerly served as Congregation Beth Israel’s representative for OJCF, will continue on the board as Vice President on the Executive Committee as an at-large member. Mr. Wolfstone is a shareholder at Lane Powell. He continues to serve on the board of Congregation Beth Israel and is a member of the Portland Angel Network.
About OJCF
The Oregon Jewish Community Foundation is dedicated to creating, promoting, and facilitating a culture of giving, and serves as the guardian of permanent funds available to safeguard the quality of Jewish communal life in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The Foundation invests its assets to foster strong support of the community’s current needs while also providing resources for future generations.
Portland, June 14th, 2013. The Classic Wines Auction, Inc. (CWA), presented by Kuni Automotive, delivered a check for $363,804 to Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. The presentation crew included Heather Martin, Classic Wines Auction executive director, Keith Barnes, Classic Wines Auction board member, Liz MacDonell, executive director, Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation, Rick Hawkins, Classic Wines Auction board member and Shawn Menashe, Classic Wines Auction board member.
Randall Children’s Hospital, CWA’s newest beneficiary, is a leading pediatric healthcare provider in the Pacific Northwest. The funds raised by CWA help Randall ensure that children who are facing complex medical conditions receive the specialized care that they need — regardless of their families’ ability to pay.
Randall is the state’s largest provider of pediatric inpatient and trauma services for infants, children and teens. The new partnership helps create an atmosphere that can ease the transition of all children and families into a hospital setting. With 165 private patient rooms, large glass-enclosed family lounges, a classroom, theater and wellness center, the facility is designed to meet the special needs of young patients and their families. It’s a place where kids still get to be kids, even while they’re healing.
Lucy Bell is a true inspiration and advocate for the comfort and security that Randall Children’s Hospital delivers. Enduring her first surgery at the tender age of three weeks, with six more surgeries following before she was six weeks old, Bell is now a healthy and active eleven-year-old.
“In the first two years of her life she had about sixteen surgeries, all at Randall Children’s Hospital. She had complications and went into cardiac arrest, and luckily Dr. LeGras was in the building and performed CPR,” said Lucy’s mother, Molly Bell. “For thirty two minutes we had no idea what the outcome was going to be, but they saved her life.”
Today Lucy continues to grow stronger through daily activities such as basketball, softball and gymnastics.
How Randall Children’s Hospital Serves the Community:
As part of Legacy Health, Randall Children’s Hospital is a nonprofit, locally owned organization. It helps improve the well-being of our communities by:
Partnering with other organizations to provide reduced-cost care for low-income families.
Partnering with local schools to present injury-prevention information.
Offering home safety information and products in the Safety Store and Resource Center.
Providing classes and taking part in community events, including car seat safety checks and bicycle helmet fittings.
Leading a medical assessment program for suspected child abuse cases.
The future of children’s healthcare:
Located in the heart of Portland, Randall Children’s Hospital is a regional center for infant, child and teen care. It receives more than 100,000 patient visits annually, including some of the most critically ill and injured children from throughout the Pacific Northwest. The hospital features:
· Children’s Emergency Department — open 24/7 with doctors and nurses trained specifically to care for children.
· Quick access to trauma, burn and critical care, as well as many pediatric specialties.
· A medical staff of more than 600 physicians, including pediatric medical and surgical specialists, sub-specialists, hospitalists and community pediatricians.
· Partnerships with Legacy Health’s five other medical centers and varying regional health care organizations.
“Participating as a CWA charity will significantly help us provide for the children and families we serve,” said Liz MacDonell, executive director of Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation. “At Randall Children’s Hospital, about 50 percent of the kids we treat are uninsured or underinsured, but we never turn anyone away. Regardless of a family’s ability to pay, we offer exceptional care in a state-of-the-art facility. In addition, we provide Child Life support, art therapy, education and an overall unique environment for our patients so they feel more comfortable during their stay.”
The majority of the funds donated to Randall Children’s Hospital were raised during the annual Classic Wines Auction fundraising gala this past March. As one of the largest fundraisers in Oregon, CWA is dedicated to producing premiere food and wine events to raise funds for local charities. CWA partners with organizations with the following characteristics: mission compatibility, effective organizational management, sound financial practices, board-led fundraising, sustainability and a solid volunteer network.
Other recipients included the following:
The Classic Wines Auction, Inc. (CWA), presented by Kuni Automotive, delivered a check for $376,148 to YWCA Clark County on May 28, 2013. The donation amount represents roughly fifty percent of YWCA Clark County’s philanthropic related income for the year.
The Classic Wines Auction presents YWCA Clark County with $376,148 raised from its gala annual auction. Pictured left to right: Paul Vogel, Classic Wines Auction board member; Shawna Burkholder, YWCA Clark County director of development and communications; Kevin Weaver, YWCA Clark County board vice president of fund development; Sherri Bennett, YWCA Clark County executive director; Megan Vaughn, YWCA Clark County board president; Karen Hinsdale, Classic Wines Auction board member; Keith Barnes, Classic Wines Auction board member.
Consistently recognized as one of the top charity wine auctions in the country by Wine Spectator Magazine since 2001, the Classic Wines Auction has raised nearly $32 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. See more at www.classicwinesauction.com.
Portland, January 27th, 2013. The Portland Youth Philharmonic invited eighteen artists from the West Coast, as well as three PYP musicians, to transform violins into works of art. The violins were unveiled before a performance of PYP’s Camerata Chamber Orchestra at the Wieden+Kennedy Building. Painted Violins will be on display for public viewing around the Portland metropolitan area. A list of the exhibitions are below. The violins will be auctioned at the PYP Painted Violin Gala on Friday, April 19, 2013.
Formerly known as The Chamber Orchestra of the Portland Youth Philharmonic, Camerata PYP performances take place in the more intimate setting of the Wieden+Kennedy building in the Pearl District and feature an engaging mixture of traditional and modern programming.
David Hattner, PYP Conductor and Music Director, and Kevin Lefohn, Executive Director
Sara Swink, Artist Anna Magruder and Sean Theilen
Daniel Peabody and artist Michael Lazarus
PJ Hummelt, Brenda Hummelt, Haley Hummelt, and Jon Hummelt
There’s a list of the locations and dates when you can view the violins.
February – April, 2013
Portland International Airport
February 6 – 20, 2013
Exhibit Gallery 903
903 NW Davis St., Portland, OR
February 24, 2013
PYP Cadenza Concert
Skyview High School
1300 NW 139th St., Vancouver, WA
March 2, 2013
PYP Winter Concert
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Grand Lobby
1037 SW Broadway, Portland,OR
March 3, 2013
Oregon Symphony Kids Concert (David Hattner, conducting)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Grand Lobby
1037 SW Broadway, Portland,OR
March 10, 2013
PYP Cushion Concert
World Forestry Center
4033 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR
March 11-25, 2013
Southpark Restaurant
901 SW Salmon Ave., Portland, OR
March 5-19, 2013
Rip Caswell Gallery
201 West Historic Columbia River HWY
Troutdale, OR
March 8, 2013 from 5-9pm:
Rip Caswell Gallery
Painted Violin Opening Reception
March 11-25, 2013
Elizabeth Leach Gallery
417 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR
April 1-15, 2013
Mario’s
833 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR
April 1-15, 2013
Art on Broadway Gallery
12570 SW Broadway Street, Beaverton, OR
Saturday, April 6, from 6-9 pm: Art on Broadway Gallery Painted Violin Opening Reception
April 1-15, 2013
Lake Oswego Public Library
706 4th Street, Lake Oswego, OR
Portland, Dec. 12th. CASA For Children, a nonprofit agency advocating for the best interests of children who are under protection of the court, received a $25,000 grant from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund. On hand were: Kathleen George, Director of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund; Tim Hennessy, Executive Director, CASA for Children; Kimberly McAlear, CASA Board President; and Sho Dozono, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Spirit Mountain Community Foundation.
The Spirit Mountain Community Foundation awarded more than $3,000,000 in quarterly awards to 143 non-profit organizations this year. Kathleen George, Director of the Community Fund, said she was pleased to be able to support the CASA for Children program and was impressed by their CASA Roadmap project – a plan to close the gap between children who have a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and children who still need one.
The presentation was made at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Governance Center in Grand Ronde with Tim Hennessy, executive director of CASA; Kathleen George, Director of the Spirit Mountain Community Fund; Louis King, Program Coordinator, Spirit Mountain Community Fund; and Kluane Baer, Spirit Mountain Community Fund.
“We are so pleased to support the work of CASA to help children in the court system get the best possible outcomes and find supporting, safe homes,” said George. “ Helping children get stable, loving foundations is a responsibility that the tribe and Spirit Mountain Community fund are dedicated to. CASAs have proven to be tremendously effective in improving placements for children by ensuring there is a voice in the courtroom solely focused on what is best for the child.”
The mission of CASA is to provide trained, court-appointed volunteers who investigate, monitor, and serve as advocates in court to help abused and neglected children find permanent placement in safe, nurturing homes.
“We are thrilled with this grant,” said Hennessy. “This will enable us to effectively work with more volunteers which will then translate into more children served.”
“A CASA volunteer advocate is a tireless and passionate protector of abused and neglected children who are going through the trauma of the court system. They work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of these families — to help these children find a permanent home as quickly as possible,” Hennessy said.
“Volunteers are the backbone of our program,” said Hennessy. “Without them, it would be impossible for CASA to meet the needs of the children and to adequately advocate for them. However, it isn’t just the children who benefit from this volunteerism. CASA volunteers find that they have the opportunity to learn more about the judicial system, social services, and other disciplines that create the team to care for these children. With the new on-line educational units and seminars, they will have the opportunity to enhance skills they already possess, and develop new ones.”
CASA volunteers are community citizens who are deeply committed to helping abused and neglected children. All CASA volunteers receive more than 30 hours of in-depth training, plus an additional 12 hours of continuing education per year through in-services, lectures, videos, and books. Upon completion of the initial training, CASA volunteers then become sworn officers of the court. In 2011-2012, 383 CASAs 330 advocated for 920 children.
CASA conducts many volunteer training sessions per year. Potential volunteers must be 21 years of age or older, and possess no criminal record. CASA welcomes volunteers from all cultures, professions, and ethnic and educational backgrounds. Applications may be requested by calling the CASA office at 503-988-5115. For additional information about CASA or to volunteer, please call 503.988.5115, or visit www.casahelpskids.org.
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