Portland, June 28th. A volunteer organization called, Women for Success Portland, celebrated two years of fundraising for items that can’t be donated to Dress for Success Oregon. Melissa Marley, Christine Arevalo, Crystal Combs, Courtney Baggett, Julia Chan and Katie Wilkes joined forces for the cause. In just two years, this entirely volunteer-run organization has raised over $25,000 to buy bras and other foundational undergarments for Dress for Success clients. The mission of Dress for Success Oregon is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
The anniversary party, held in the Celie Ballroom at Kells in downtown Portland, brought in an additional $2,000.
Roberta Pence Williams and Hannah Acock
In addition to raising money, a large part of the Women for Success mission is to connect like-minded women who are passionate about helping others become financially independent. New board member Courtney Baggett said, “One of the main reasons why I wanted to become more involved with Women for Success was because of the connections I’ve made at these events.”
Women for Success is a volunteer-run membership organization that supports Dress for Success Oregon by raising funds for items that cannot be donated. Since June 2010, the group has raised over $25,000 for Dress for Success. They are currently in the process of working with a Dress for Success affiliate in North Carolina to start a similar organization based on the Women for Success model. For more information about Women for Success, visit www.womenforsuccesspdx.org.
Aloha, June 24rd. The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club welcomed Caddies 4 Cure and star athletes like Jerry Rice and Moses Malone. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus) The Portland-based nonprofit officially passed the $1 million mark for fundraising in its history, and this year raised over $196,000 alone. Caddies 4 Cure is dedicated to raising money and awareness for causes that meet the needs of children and families in the community. New and returning celebrities at the event included Ken Griffey Jr., Marshall Faulk, Jerome Bettis, Ozzie Smith, ESPN SportsCenter anchors Jay Harris and Mike Hill.
Ken Griffey enjoyed the event with his teammates.
Caddies 4 Cure 2012
The Jerome Bettis JEA team
George Gervin and Marc Haddad played on. The helicopter ball-drop was a hit.
Helicopter-ball drop winner Chris Atkins with Barrett
Caddies 4 Cure was established in 2002 by Ryan DuChene and Justin Marquart. Friends for more than 20 years, Ryan and Justin founded Caddies 4 Cure as a way to raise money for two charities close to their hearts, Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oregon chapter. In 2000, Justin and Lisa Marquart’s daughter, Ella Marie, passed away at three weeks old from a congenital heart defect after several weeks in Emanuel’s Pediatric Care Unit. And in 2001, Ryan’s wife, Marci, was diagnosed with MS. Ryan and Marci have become very involved with the National MS Society and hope that their charitable efforts will one day lead to a cure.
People still have the chance to contribute by purchasing a Caddies 4 Cure t-shirt from WearsMyShirt.com. The T’s will help fundraise for Caddies 4 Cure and they will also be the purchaser’s entry ticket into a “Photo Contest” where the top 9 “Liked” photo’s will win autographed memorabilia from some of sports all-time greats including Jerry Rice, Ken Griffey Jr. and Moses Malone. Details of the contest can be found at http://www.wearsmyshirt.com/charities/Caddies-4-Cure.html#/charities/Caddies-4-Cure/contests.html.
Portland, June 23rd. More than 400 guests gathered at the MotoCorsa Ducati dealership in NW Portland for an unforgettable evening benefiting Make-A-Wish Oregon. Make-A-Wish Junior Board members like Erin Moore, Kelsi Colombi, Joel Parker, Kristin Williams and Kristina Wrobel enjoyed cocktails, dancing, a silent auction, heads or tails games and photo booth while raising $37,000 to grant local wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. The event was hosted by the Make-A-Wish Junior Board, a dynamic group of young professionals who raise funds and awareness for the cause.
Summer Wishes Guests Whitney Humphrey, Megan Hoy, Justin Janes, Tracy Nagy, Cristina Ciorba and Carla Tosar
Make-A-Wish Junior Board member and emcee, Danny Decker, leads the crowd in a game of Heads or Tails
Make-A-Wish supporters Amy McCammond and Robin Shaughnessy arrive at the annual Summer Wishes event
Make-A-Wish Oregon grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. By granting a wish to a child during a time of turmoil for the entire family, Make-A-Wish is often the light at the end of the tunnel for wish kids and family members. Since 1983, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 2,500 wishes in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Announcement submitted by Amy Biery Director of Communications Peter Jacobsen SPORTS:
NORTHWEST FOURSOME ADDS LOCAL FLARE TO UMPQUA BANK CHALLENGE 2012 Regence Pro-Am field includes mix of professionals and entertainers PORTLAND, Ore. (July 10, 2012) – The Umpqua Bank Challenge today announced that four additional golf professionals will be added to the main field of the upcoming event, set for August 26-28 at The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club in Aloha. This “Northwest Foursome” will showcase individuals, each with a local connection, who have either played or are trying to play on the PGA TOUR. This year’s foursome will include Oregon State University graduate and aspiring TOUR pro Vincent Johnson, and three additional players who will be announced at a later date. “This is a fun way to show Portland how the prominent players in the Northwest stack up against some of the top players in the world,” said Tournament Host Peter Jacobsen. “Vincent Johnson is an impressive young man who certainly has the ability to play on the PGA TOUR – I know he will hold his own on the leaderboard.” A Portland, Ore. native, Johnson turned professional in 2008 after attending Oregon State University on a golf scholarship. He played on the Gateway Tour during the 2008 season and, in 2009, earned a spot in the PGA TOUR’s Northern Trust Open as the first recipient of the Charlie Sifford Exemption. Johnson picked up his first professional victory at the 2010 Long Beach Open.
2012 Regence Pro-Am Field The 2012 Regence Pro-Am field is shaping up to include a mix of unique personalities and talent – on and off the course! In addition to Johnson and main field pros Steve Elkington, Casey Martin, Scott McCarron and Jamie Sadlowski, this year’s Regence Pro-Am field will include: • Nico Bollini; An All-American and All-PAC-10 player at USC, Bollini has spent time playing on the European Challenge Tour. Bollini’s made a name for himself in the golf world with his hilarious impressions, and will once again entertain crowds at both the Sunday and Monday morning clinics. • Matt Griesser; An actor and comedian best known for his role as “Sign Boy” in the footjoy ad campaign, Griesser also played side-kick to Peter Jacobsen on his Golf Channel series Peter Jacobsen Plugged In. Griesser currently voices the talking wheel of cheese (aka Immature Cheese) for the Cheez It brand. • Angie Oberholser; Former University of Oregon golfer Angie Oberholser turned professional in 2000, and played on both the Symetra Tour and LPGA Tour through 2005. Formerly Angie Rizzo, Oberholser is married to PGA TOUR pro Arron Oberholser. • Chris O’Connell; Named one of Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers for the 2010-2011 season, O’Connell is a Lead Golf Instructor for the Plane Truth Golf Schools. His current PGA TOUR students include Matt Kuchar, Scott Piercy and Matt Weibring. O’Connell was a two-time Golf Captain at the University of Notre Dame. • Joe Ogilvie; A 16-year member of the PGA TOUR, Joe Ogilvie is the owner of four Web.com Tour victories, one PGA TOUR victory and more than $10 million in official career earnings. Ogilvie is currently playing a full season on the PGA TOUR, his best finish so far being T19 at the 2012 Sony Open in Hawaii. • Amber Prange; A former collegiate golfer for the University of Washington and contestant on the reality TV program The Big Break X: Michigan, Prange made her LPGA Tour debut at the 2009 Canadian Women’s Open. • Holly Sonders; Sportscaster and co-host of Golf Channel’s Morning Drive, Sonders was a four-year member of the MSU Women’s Golf Team and helped lead the Lady Spartans to a Big Ten Championship in 2007. Additional pro-am professionals and celebrities will be announced at a later date.
2012 Ticket Sales Tickets for the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge are currently on sale. Tickets are available online through www.umpquabankchallenge.comor at participating Umpqua Bank stores. About The Umpqua Bank Challenge The Umpqua Bank Challenge, <http://www.umpquabankchallenge.com>, is a three-day exhibition-style golf tournament set for August 26-28, 2012 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha, Ore. The Umpqua Bank Challenge will include The Regence Pro-am on Sunday and the main field competition on Monday and Tuesday, where PGA TOUR and Champions Tour professionals will play a best-ball format while paired into two-person teams. Hosted by PGA TOUR professional and Portland-native Peter Jacobsen, proceeds from The Umpqua Bank Challenge will benefit the tournament’s two partner charities; Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Oregon.
About Peter Jacobsen SPORTS Founded in 1988, Peter Jacobsen SPORTS, LLC, <http://www.peterjacobsensports.com>, is a full-service sports and entertainment marketing firm that specializes in event sales, management and operations, sponsorship consulting and player/talent relations. The company is independently owned and has more than 20 full-time employees across two offices in Portland, Ore. and Providence, R.I. Since its inception, PJS has managed more than 250 events around the United States.
About Umpqua Bank Umpqua Bank, <http://www.umpquabank.com>, headquartered in Roseburg, Ore., is a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) and has locations between San Francisco and Seattle, along the Oregon and Northern California Coast, and in Central Oregon and Northern Nevada. Umpqua Bank has been recognized for its innovative customer experience and banking strategy by national publications including TheWall Street Journal, The New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fast Company and CNBC. The company has been recognized for the past five years in a row on FORTUNE magazine’slist of the country’s “100 Best Companies To Work For.” Umpqua Holdings also owns a retail brokerage subsidiary, Umpqua Investments Inc., which offers services through Umpqua Bank stores and in dedicated offices throughout Oregon. Umpqua’s Private Bank Division serves high net worth individuals and non-profits providing customized financial solutions and offerings. Umpqua Holdings Corporation is headquartered in Portland, Ore. For more information, visit http://www.umpquabank.com.
Reach for the Stars was the message at the 40th annual Foundation auction and dinner. Mt. Hood Community College Foundation Vice-President, Nancy Jaksich is pictured with Becky Calvert, Mike Calvert and Jerry Jaksich. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus) The event raised more than $170,000.
The overhead lights dimmed as MHCC choir members silently filed into the room. The soloist, Kaitlyn Cooley, began to sing “The Power of the Dream,” accompanied by Hailey Rowden.
The theme was Power of the Dream – Inspiring students to reach for the stars.
Another highlight on May 19th at the Portland Waterfront Marriott was the premier screening of a video created by Gradient Productions, a multimedia company comprised mostly of former students from the MHCC’s Integrated Media program. The video captures the triumphs of MHCC students and inspires hope for future ones. Shot entirely on the Gresham campus, the video includes former students, alumni and an original song. Recorded in the MHCC studio and aptly named “The Power of the Dream,” the song features instrumentals and vocals contributed by students, accompanied by the powerful vocals of the duo Harmony & the Him. The song is now available on iTunes with all proceeds going to the MHCC Foundation.
Staff of Gradient Productions
2012 auction co-chairs Kathy Toynbee and Pat Fiedler
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thanks to the many sponsors, donors, volunteers and guests, this year’s event was one of the best yet! Auction items included fabulous trips, amazing gift baskets, handcrafted items, jewelry, wine and many one-of-a-kind experiences such as piloting a Boeing flight simulator and an African photo safari.
We are grateful to the event co-chairs, Pat Fiedler and Kathy Toynbee, and to the entire committee and Board who worked tirelessly on behalf of MHCC students.
Thank you, also, to our generous sponsors: (presenting) Troutdale Energy Center, LLC., (platinum) Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Mark Kralj, Principal; Suburban Auto Group, (major) Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Execu-Gifts, Outlook, Riverview Community Bank, VanportGroup, (silver) CenterCal Properties, LLC; Edward Jones, Robin McGregor, Financial Advisor; Enterprise Holdings Foundation, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Kaiser Permanente, Microchip Technology, Inc., Pepsi and Portland General Electric.
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