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Business group sponsors marketing seminar and weekly networking meetings this month
The East Portland Chamber of Commerce begins its new series of monthly business breakfast seminars on Thursday, Feb. 24 with a presentation on “Five Marketing Must-Do’s for Your Small Business.” The speaker, Monty Knittel, vice president of marketing at Adventist Health Northwest, will begin his one-hour presentation at 7:30 a.m. in conference rooms 1 and 2 at Adventist Medical Center, 10123 S.E. Market St.
The chamber also sponsors free weekly “Good Morning East Portland” networking meetings every Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 9. Guests are always welcome. The February schedule includes:
• Feb. 2, Hosted by Judi Meskel, Thayer Supply, Inc., at Courtyard at Russellville, 20 SE 103rd Ave.
• Feb. 9, Hosted by Karen Kane, Kane & Associates, Inc., at Executech Suites, 5933 N.E. Win Sivers Drive.
• Feb. 16, Hosted by Tom Rich, Mount Hood Computers, at Executech Suites, 5933 N.E. Win Sivers Drive.
• Feb. 23, Hosted by Lou Fontana and Linda Williams, Oregon Baptist Retirement Homes, 1825 N.E. 108th Ave.
For more information about the chamber or its events: www.EastPortlandChamberofCommerce.com or call 503-788-8589
Expand the network
The Gateway Area Business Association will meet on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 11:45 a.m. at J J North’s Grand Buffet, 10520 N.E. Halsey St. Members are encouraged to attend and to bring friends and neighbors who might be interested in joining this group that seeks to “advance the economic, financial, commercial, civic and industrial interests of the Gateway area,” according to GABA.
For the birds
The National Association of Federal Employees, Chapter 1535, monthly meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb.14 at the Oregon Baptist Retirement Center, Activity Hall, 1825 N.E. 108th Ave.
Following a short meeting, a speaker will give a presentation on birds of the Northwest. A light lunch will be provided for a fee.
If you have any questions please call Pete Slocom at 503-281-5538.
Get motivated
At the conclusion of last year, the Parkrose Business Association held its annual holiday event and fundraiser. The silent auction brought in more than $1,400 for the PBA scholarship fund.
The general membership is invited to attend the regular monthly meeting on Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m. at Steamers Restaurant, 8303 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Mike Smith, a motivational speaker, will be the special guest. Eric Johansson of Organicare, Inc. will take advantage of the Member Moment to talk about his business.
The buffet luncheon costs $10 and includes desert and gratuity.
How to be a neighborhood organization chairperson
A workshop for Portland neighborhood leaders on “How to be a Neighborhood Organization Chairperson” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 16. Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of being the chairperson of a neighborhood organization, how to run effective and efficient meetings, basic roles and responsibilities of leading an organization, and how to engage new members in neighborhood activities and issues. The workshop will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the East Precinct Community Room, 735 S.E. 106th Ave. (Enter from the public plaza through the side doors). The city of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement and East Portland Neighborhood Office are sponsors of the event.
Past and current neighborhood association chairpersons will share their experiences on what has worked and hasn’t worked in their leadership roles.
“The job of chairing a neighborhood association is so critical and challenging that it is important for volunteers to have training and support,” says Richard Bixby, director of the East Portland Neighborhood Office. “Past and current chairs are an excellent source of ideas and advice.”
The workshop is designed for long-time and recently elected neighborhood association chairs and people thinking about becoming neighborhood chairs. The workshop is open to all individuals interested in taking a leadership role in their neighborhood organizations. There is no charge. The East Precinct Community Room is wheelchair accessible. For bus service take the No. 15 or No. 20 buses. For more information and to register, contact Art Hendricks at 503-823-3048 or Brian Hoop at 503-823-3075. Please allow seven days advance notice to request any special assistance. Registration is not required.
How to get grants, track down resources
A workshop for neighborhood organization leaders will be held Thursday, Feb. 24. Participants will learn about resource development strategies from successful Neighborhood Associations and District Coalition board leaders. The city of Portland Office of Neighborhood Involvement and Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Office sponsor the event. The workshop will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Southeast Uplift, 3435 S.E. Main St.
Topics covered will include:
•How to make fundraising a part of your group’s work plan.
•Identifying who has the money.
•Understanding the foundation and philanthropic world.
•The basics of grant writing.
•Learning how to ask area businesses and neighbors.
Workshop facilitators and neighborhood leaders will share their experiences on what has worked and hasn’t worked in their fundraising activity, potential grant sources, and how to develop a resource development strategy for your organization. The training will help current and future leaders understand what is involved in resource development and grant writing, and the fundamental basics included in a grant proposal.
The workshop is open to the public and individuals interested in taking a leadership role in their neighborhood organizations. There is no charge.
For more information and to register, contact Art Hendricks at 503-823-3048, ahendricks@ci.portland.or.us or
Brian Hoop at 503-823-3075, bhoop@ci.portland.or.us. Please allow seven days advance notice to request any special assistance. Registration is not required.
Event addresses study of transit station area
The city of Portland has initiated a study of 122nd Avenue Transit Station Area. Focused on the area around the TriMet MAX light rail station on East Burnside Street and 122nd Avenue, the study will explore future development options near the station. Plans call for the area to become more transit-oriented and pedestrian friendly over time. Key questions that will be explored as part of the study include what future role auto dealers will play in the area, and how the streetscape and surrounding buildings should be designed.
Join neighbors, businesspeople, city planners, and a consultant team at a kickoff open house to learn more about existing conditions in the area, and to share your ideas about the future. The open house is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Adventist Medical Center, Education Center A, 10123 S.E. Market St. An overview presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m., but the public is welcome to drop-in at any convenient time during the open house.
For more information, contact Barry Manning, project manager, at 503-823-7965 or bmanning@ci.portland.or.us
FUNDRAISERS
Your discards, their cash
You have had the holiday season and all of 2005 to save your returnable cans and bottles for the Parkrose Boosters. Gather them up and drop them off at Parkrose Middle School, 11800 N.E. Shaver St. on Saturday, Feb. 5 or Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Funds raised support Parkrose High students.
If you have questions, contact Sue Kunz at 503-254-2664.
Auction supports charity and your neighbors
SnowCap Community Charities volunteers and board members invite you to the annual auction scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, at Persimmon Country Club. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a silent auction. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each that includes dinner, the silent auction and an oral auction.
The SnowCap auction helps support valuable programs in our community. Last year’s auction raised $28,000 toward the $415,000 budget.
For more information on the SnowCap Community Charities 2005 Valentine’s Dinner and Auction or to purchase tickets, call Auction Chair Mary Beisley at 503-667-4500 or Judy Alley at 503-674-8785, ext. 11.
Gifts to SnowCap Community Charities are fully tax deductible, the organization is a 501(c) (3) corporation.
Texas Hold’em tournament
Join the ranks of movie stars, politicians, sports figures and your neighbors who are competing in this entertaining form of poker.
The Portland 205 Earlyriser Kiwanis club, which is based in Gateway, will host a Texas Hold’em tournament as a fundraiser for local programs such as the East Portland Community Center playground fund and the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp.
The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave.
Check in will begin at 5:30 p.m. The entry fee and initial chip allotment is $20 per player. An additional $5 in chips may be purchased with 5 cans of tuna. The tuna will be donated to Loaves & Fishes.
To register, please call Marty at 503-257-9676 before Friday, Feb. 25.
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