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Organization lets women help each other
Soroptimist, coined from the Latin words “soror” and “optima” (the best for women), was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California. Eighty professional women formed the first Soroptimist Club to “foster the ideal” of service.
Today Soroptimist are in 112 countries with over 100,000 members worldwide. Soroptimist International of the Americas is the largest of the four federations in Soroptimist International, with nearly 50,000 members representing 20 countries and territories.
The Soroptimists of Portland East is an organization of involved, dedicated, and professional businesswomen. They work to advance families, primarily those in East County, by empowering women through fund-raising and by making contributions to individuals and organizations that promote their goals.
Recently, the Soroptimist International of Portland East Foundation awarded six community service organizations with a total of $12,000 to fund various holiday programs including helping to feed over 6000 Mid-county families and providing gifts for underprivileged children.
A major source of funds for the Soroptimist of Portland East is the All-Star Bingo Hall, located on the corner of S.E. 146th Ave. and Stark St. Come play bingo - maybe even win a little cash - and support local women and children at the same time. All proceeds are donated to local community organizations that address the needs of women and children.
If you are a professional woman who would like to make a difference, call Tina Kincaid at 503-252-3070, e-mail soroptimistpdxe@hotmail.com, or write to P.O. Box 30657, Portland, OR 97294-3657. First timers get treated to lunch, so come learn about this group and enjoy a meal. The Soroptimists meet every Wednesday at noon in the banquet room of the New Copper Penny Restaurant, located on the corner of S.E. 92nd Ave. and Foster Rd.
Montavilla Kiwanis Club meetings
The Montavilla Kiwanis is a service organization, part of the International Kiwanis Club. They also help to support local non-profit organizations. The Montavilla chapter meets at 12:10 p.m. every Tuesday in the Chinese Village Restaurant and Lounge, 520 S.E. 82nd Ave. For more information, please call Diane Lawrence at 503-289-6427.
Stay involved
The Rose City Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees helps keep you involved in life. Enjoy a monthly luncheon with your peers and learn about topics of interest. Each month features a different speaker. All retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to these meetings. Learn something new and enjoy the company.
This month’s meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Room of the Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes, 1825 N.E. 108th Ave. The speaker this month will be dispatcher Carol Bruneau, head of the Portland Community College 911 emergency response. For more information call Bill Cornett at 503-232-4743, or Don Paape at 503-557-5156.
Help keep things quiet
The city of Portland has many programs in effect to monitor and control airport noise. If you are being affected by “noise pollution,” you are invited to the next meeting of the Citizen’s Noise Advisory Committee (CNAC) on Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Commissions Room of the Port of Portland building downtown at 121 N.W. Everett St. Come to the meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. to educate yourself and express your opinion. The meeting includes time for public comment. For more information about the CNAC or the Noise Abatement Office, please call 503-460-4100.
The City of Portland also sponsors a group to deal with airport matters. For any airport concerns, attend the next meeting of the Airtraffic Issues Roundtable (AIR) on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. in City Hall, 1221 S.W. 4th Ave.
If you have a question about aircraft noise, or would like to share feedback or register a complaint, call the 24-Hour Noise Hotline at 503-460-4100. Noise management team members are available to take your call 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours and on weekends, you may leave information with the answering service or record a voicemail message.
Keep an eye on our water quality
The Lower Willamette Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Local Advisory Committee will be holding their next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Multnomah Building, 501 S.E. Hawthorne, Room BCC Conf 112. For more information, please call Julie at 503-222-7645 ext. 105.
Start the New Year off right
Turn your New Year’s resolution to help others and enjoy your life into reality. The Gateway Elks offer the chance to help out others in the community, such as youth and veterans, as well as an opportunity to improve the Gateway area. Get results you can see reflected in the improvement of the community.
Elk membership also opens new social doors. The Lodge is constantly having functions of all sorts, from sporting events on the big screen television to fairs and picnics. Events for January include the Elkettes Chili Cook-off on Sunday, Jan. 12, as well as the regular lodge meetings on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. held at the Gateway Elks Lodge, 711 N.E. 100th Ave.
The Elks offer the public the chance to support groups through recycling. Donate to the paper recycling drop-box in the Lodge parking lot to help the Youth Activities Fund, supporting groups such as our area Boy Scout troops. Donate colored glass and cardboard at the recycle donation area on the north side of the Lodge in the RV parking lot to help support veterans in hospitals. Do your part to ensure a strong community.
If you are interested in being a part of charitable projects and having a lot of fun, consider joining the Elks - the club welcomes both men and women. For more information, please call 503-255-6535. You can also email secretary@gatewayelks.org or visit www.gatewayelks.org.
Learn to grow your own exotic beauty
Portland hosts a club full of folks that love exotic flowers. The African Violet Society can teach you everything you need to grow beautiful, healthy African Violets, as well as other beautiful, unusual flowers. Meetings often include guest speakers, workshops, or slideshows featuring different types of violets.
The African Violet Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Tabor Heights Methodist Church, 6161 S.E. Stark St. Use back entrance. For more information, please call Charlotte Smith at 503-771-5762.
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