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Welcome to East Portland Rotary Club!
 
East Portland

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
The Moda Center and via Zoom
Rose Garden - One Center Court
Portland, OR 97227
United States of America
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Hospitality Training on Sex Trafficking
On January 11, 2023 East Portland Rotary sponsored a Hospitality Training on Commercial Sex Trafficking Event at the Radisson Hotel Portland Airport.  The nearly 50 hotel-motel staff members, visitors and Rotarians filled the room.  Staff from twenty-one hotels and motels  participated. Led by Portland Police Bureau officer Tim Larsen, Sr., retired Portland Police Bureau officer Mike Gallagher, Senior Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney JR Ujifusa and a local Survivor, attendees learned the dynamics of sex trafficking, how to prevent it in their locations, and how to assist law-enforcement in its efforts.  This is the eleventh Training East Portland Rotary has sponsored, the first since the Covid pandemic. 
Foster Children's Christmas Party
Foster Children's Christmas Party
December 10, 2022
 
This is East Portland Rotary's Signature Service Project.  It began 25 years ago when EPR Dave Vernon started it with a small group suggested by DHS.  But it grew and grew over the years to where we were hosting it at Memorial Coliseum for 600 Foster Children annually!  Dave stayed in charge, and then Brad Magee, and this year we have co-chairpersons in Sandy Sampeer and Melissa Meyers.
 
This year, after the pandemic, we expect around 450, and we have moved it to the DHS Headquarters in NE Portland and Sandy and Melissa have shouted out for lots of help from East Portland Rotarians and other volunteers.  If it is anything like past years, there will be much more than just gifts for each of the Foster kids attending.  IT WILL BE A REAL BIG PARTY!  
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Wine Tasting Sale and Party

WINE TASTING AND SALE PARTY

It began as more of a social event back in 2009 or so. Platters of hors d'oeuvres and fellowship were big. But we tasted and sold wine and make a small profit ($800).  This was donated to the East Portland Rotary Foundation. Pete Maring and John Martin led the way.

But in 2011, energetic EPR Ron Atwood took over and made it a main EVENT on the Rotary Calendar.  The date was changed to September and Ron and Rebecca opened their fabulous home as the destination.  Initially knowledgeable Rotarians, including Larry Salimena and John Howell, poured the wine and provided background.  We now recruit professional wine experts from a local distributor to pour tastings of both local and international varieties. The sales have grown remarkably each year.

By September of 2022, the profit to our Foundation was $17,121 on sales of $35, 477!  We were selling cases of fine wine to Rotarians and guests for the Holidays and year-long consumption.

This Event, behind the strong efforts of Ron Atwood and volunteers has become an annual major fundraiser for our Club.  Come next year and sip and learn.

2022 Rose Court
On May 26, 2022 after a two year absence, the Portland Rose Festival Court returned to East Portland Rotary for their Annual visit.  This year, three presenting Rosarians also just happened to be present and past Presidents of the famed organization and East Portland Rotarians as well!  Pictured are Denny Baker, Bob Stader and Dwight Terry.  
 
Each Princess was interviewed on their own interests, and then, introduced another Princess.  It was a exciting event, as always, and our Club was honored to host
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Candlelight Vigil for Human Trafficking

On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (January 11, 2019), over 70 people walked NE 82nd Avenue from Glisan Street to Sandy Boulevard.  Historically, this portion of 82nd was known for prostitution. 

Our goal was to gather Rotarians, Interactors, friends, family, community members and survivors.  Law enforcement (including the Sex Trafficking Unit, and parole and gang officers) joined us to show their support for those youth still in the life.  We walked carrying battery operated candles, safety vests and anti-trafficking signs.  We demonstrated to the youth that we know they don’t have the choice when their trafficker sends them out to find “dates” no matter the weather. 
 

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President's Message

Deb Hassler-Blackmore

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East Portland Rotary is a dynamic club with many opportunities to participate in community and worldwide service. Our members represent a diverse group of active participants in our programs. Whether your interests are assisting foster children, cleaning up our community or delivering meals to those who are unable to leave their homes, just to name a few, we have a role for you.

 

In addition, we have a great time with each other, enjoying our weekly meetings and other social events, learning and laughing together. Our club meets every Thursday at noon at the MODA Center and have a hybrid option in which you can join us from your home or office. Just click on this link and request access to our meeting.


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Speakers
Kristin Leiber
Mar 23, 2023
Lloyd Ecodistrict
Fritz Coleman
Mar 30, 2023
Aging (A humerous Youtube presentation from the 2014 Conference on Aging)
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Scheduled Events
  • EPRC Board Meeting
    Zoom
    Mar 28, 2023
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • EPRC Board Meeting
    Zoom
    Apr 25, 2023
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • EPRC Board Meeting
    Zoom
    May 23, 2023
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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About East Portland

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back.

Our club accepts new members by invitation.

Rotary at a Glance

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels.

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