Portland, October 24th, 2014. SOLVE supporters enjoyed a night of celebration at The Tom McCall Leadership Awards fundraising banquet. SOLVE honored one of Oregon’s Premier Citizen, Gerry Frank, with the Tom McCall Leadership award. The event took place at The Benson Hotel and presented Oregon Parks and Recreation Department with the inaugural Oregon Champion Awards. The evening raised over $180,000 for SOLVE’s mission and statewide signature programs.
Mark O. Hatfield, Jr. presents Lisa Van Laanen of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department with the inaugural Oregon Champion Award.
Gladstone High School student, Emily Doll, displays trash artwork pieces she created during the live auction.
About SOLVE: 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 solveoregon.org for more information.
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, Ore.- Gerry Frank is known for so many things, as an author, a speaker, a veteran, a statesman, a businessman, a volunteer, and a fourth-generation Oregonian with degrees from Stanford and Cambridge. Now the Portland Rose Festival Foundation has added one more title to his illustrious career: Grand Marshal of the 2013 Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade. Frank, who was introduced to an enthusiastic crowd at a special ceremony in Macy’s downtown store, Thursday evening May 9, will be featured in the ‘Celebrate Oregon’ section of the parade Saturday, June 8 starting at 10 a.m.
Gerry Frank, Rose Festival Parade Grand Marshal
“Gerry Frank and Mark Hatfield did more for Oregon than anybody,” says Brett Baker, Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade Chairman. “You can go to any community in the state and see a building, a bridge or public space that Mark and Gerry helped make happen. Together they brought light rail to Portland.”
The superlatives and accolades for Oregon’s own Gerry Frank cannot be easily summarized. Simply stated, Gerry Frank is Oregon. As Chief of Staff to former US Senator Mark O. Hatfield for twenty years Gerry earned the nickname “Oregon’s third Senator.” As a trustee to literally dozens of Oregon community institutions, Gerry has contributed his energy and expertise to Oregon’s evolution. He has served on countless boards, both corporate and volunteer, including being an honorary director of the Portland Rose Festival Foundation since 1969.
“Gerry has built a long career out of his love for the State of Oregon.” said Todd Johnston, President Portland Rose Festival Foundation. “There is not an Oregonian alive today who hasn’t been impacted by his work. We are honored to pay tribute to someone who has done so much for us.”
The filling of this year’s Grand Floral Parade includes three sections with special celebration themes, as well as many festival favorites, like the Royal Rosarians and the One More Time Around Again Marching Band presented by Standard TV and Appliance. For the first time in five years the Rose Festival Court will be presented on a float, a replica of one from 1946 sponsored by Radio Cab. Another new float sponsor, Life Flight, features an entirely different form of transportation, a helicopter! And the Spokane Lilac Festival celebrates their 75th Anniversary with a special appearance in the Northwest’s grandest parade.
Grand Floral Parade indoor reserved seat tickets are $30 and include the Queen’s Coronation presented by Pacific Power; outdoor prices are $30 for premium chairs and $25 for reserved bleacher seating (all ticket purchases are subject to handling fees). Tickets are available on-line at www.RoseFestival.org, the Rose Quarter Box Office or charge by phone at 1-877-789-ROSE (7673).
The Portland Rose Festival Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) 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.
Portland, November 14th. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 26th Annual Philanthropy Awards luncheon honored an all-star list of community philanthropists including Portland native and billionaire businessman, Lorry I. Lokey, on the right is civic leader Gerry Frank. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus) Lokey was honored with Vollum Award for Lifetime Philanthropic Achievement by the Oregon & SW Washington Chapter of AFP. A student at Alameda Elementary School in NE Portland and graduate of Grant High School, Lokey fought in in World War II.
Emcee, William R. Swindells is pictured with Raddy Lurie, the current principal of Alameda Elementary School who presented Lorry Lokey with his award along with former Alameda principal, Teri Geist. Gwyneth Gamble Booth was the other Master of Ceremonies.
A Stanford Graduate and founder of Business Wire, Lokey has given over $700-million dollars to charity, mostly educational institutions on the west coast. He was one of almost 100 billionaires who signed the Giving Pledge to commit half of their wealth to nonprofits. Lokey has given away about 90% of his wealth, but calls “giving” a misnomer. “It’s investing,” he explains.
Other recipients included Bob and Charlee Moore of “Bob’s Red Mill” who were honored as Outstanding Philanthropists
Additional recipients included: BendBroadband, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Northwest Health Foundation, Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Clark County Food Bank, Outstanding Volunteer Group Alazar Manning, Youth in Philanthropy DonorsResource.org, Outstanding Innovative Project
Lynn Harden presented Della Rae, founder of DonorsResource.org, with the award for Outstanding Innovative Project
Portland Mayor-Elect Charlie Hales with musician Michael Allen Harrison
Lisa Morasch who helped organize the event for the AFP Oregon & SW Washington Chapter; Sandy Wright, Philanthropy Awards Co-Chair and Friends of the Columbia Gorge professional, Gweneth Gamble Booth and Carol Van Natta, AFP President and OSU Foundation professional
Josh Kolberg, Bess Willis, Dan Tonkovich, Lynn Snodgrass, Norman Henry, Mike Button and John Korb
Rena Whittaker, Jan Renfro, Wendy Hill and Shirley Gross from Legacy Health Foundation
Cher Hinerman, Kristin Watkins and Kim Kono from the PCC Foundation
Roger Lee and Susanne Orton, Harsh Investment Properties
Becky Tymchuk Board Chair of the Salvation Army and Lynn Snodgrass from Drake’s 7 Dees
The Oregon & SW Washington Chapter, founded in 1984, serves fundraising professionals in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
AFP, an association of professionals throughout the world, advances philanthropy by enabling people and organizations to practice ethical and effective fundraising. The core activities through which AFP fulfills this mission include education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy. AFP is committed to excellence in providing the highest quality services and products for our members and other constituents. We are responsive to their needs and strive to exceed expectations.
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