Meeting in the Weyerhaeuser Room - A Pakistan 3rd Culture Perspective
Oct 11, 2018
We read much of the news and interpret history through a lens of where we are “from”. What would that view be if a white privileged American-born person was from Pakistan? A third culture perspective relates to this insider-outsider experience. One advantage is some measure of comfort traveling to fascinating parts of the world that appear unsafe to westerners. Another is the sense of being a global citizen and how this often sharpens an admiration for the American while simultaneously allowing critical self-reflection
Adam will speak to Rotary about Union Gospel Mission’s Search and Rescue, an outreach program that sends out a specially equipped van five nights a week to provide basic life essentials for people who are experiencing homelessness in the greater Portland Metro area.
Meeting in the Weyerhaeuser Room in the Memorial Coliseum
Computers have evolved from mainframes to smart phones. But just how much have they improved across many dimensions, and what were the standout inventions that got us to where we are today? Dave Ripley lived through this period close up, and leads us through the key elements of this amazing evolution.
SnowCap - An organization providing food, clothing, advocacy and other services to the poor.
Nov 08, 2018 12:00 PM
Executive Director, Kirsten Wageman, will describe the services that Snowcap provides to the people of East Multnomah County along with the people and resources that make it all happen.
Meeting in the Weyerhaeuser Room in the Memorial Coliseum
Author Jim Kesey will read from his recently released book, "A Good Place to Die."
Kesey takes you on an inspirational and heart-warming journey of Len O’Reilly, a 72 year old retiree, who doesn’t have long to live.
He thinks he’s got it "all figured out" but his five day plan takes an unexpected turn. This rough and tumble Marine and Korean War Vet finds himself trying to survive instead choosing to die in an effort to save a young girl from a life without hope or a reason to live.
He has to dig deep within his soul for the strength to overcome one challenge after another. He has the grit, hope and faith in his God…
Store to Door is a Portland nonprofit that supports independent living for Portland area seniors and people with disabilities by providing an affordable, personal, volunteer-based grocery shopping and delivery service. Amanda will talk about how their service works, who can enroll, and how it is supported by over 1400 volunteers each year. Store to Door has been serving the Portland community since 1989 and delivers groceries to approximately 240 homebound seniors and adults with disabilities each week.
Tom will share how the total club experience determines if people will join a Rotary Club, and if they will stay. Using humorous examples of what not to do, Tom will also share how impactful the “right" Rotary Club experience can be.
Kunal Taravade, a professional from the computer chip industry will speak on “De-mystifying Computer Chips”, in which he will tackle questions like “How are computer chips made?”, “What is inside them?”, “How much do they cost?” and more. The speech is about 30min.
January 11 is our chance to join others across the country to Shine a Light on the darkest trade in the world.
We will meet at NE 82nd and Glisan Avenue in the Montavilla Park Community Building (free parking behind the building on 82nd).
Safety vests will be provided that can be worn over warm coats. Please bring appropriate weather gear. We will provide battery operated candles and anti-trafficking signs.
From the Clinic to the Classroom - A Journey in Community-Based Youth Heart Screenings with the Prov
Feb 07, 2019 12:00 PM
We are meeting in the Memorial Coliseum today
Providence Heart Institute (PHI) is pleased to offer, Play Smart –Youth Heart Screenings Program, afree youth heart screenings program that has been extremely successful in screening over 30,000+ youth and identifying 1,400+ students or 5% (to date) for further follow-up and treatment. Young people with undiagnosed heart defects, especially athletes, are susceptible to sudden cardiac arrest. Often there are no advance signs or symptoms and most routine physical exams will not pick up the defects. An electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) usually is necessary to uncover signs of heart irregularities, something normally not done in “well-child” checks or even some sports physicals. In an effort to protect the hearts of area middle and high school students, Play Smartoffers free painless, noninvasiveheart-health checks to youth aged 12-18.
The Creation of Sustainable Transit in the Portland Metropolitan Region
Feb 14, 2019 12:00 PM
This lays out the environmental challenge the region faced in the 1960's and how TriMet's creation and evolution of community engagement have shaped the region and created a renewing process of community building. "We shape our buildings, and they after shape us"- Winston Churchill
Elders in Action is the voice for older adults in the Portland Metro area. We amplify the voices and concerns of older adults through volunteer opportunities, education and advocacy. We advocate for change in the areas of housing, elder abuse and exploitation, isolation and access to services.
Combining information from the US Department of Justice, and State/County Departments of Human Services, supplemented by relevant peer reviewed studies, Elders in Action has developed presentation materials to raise awareness of Elder abuse and neglect in our community.
This presentation will provide vital information that will help all of us:
1. Listen to older adults
2. Look for signs of abuse or neglect
3. Act when abuse is suspected
Substantive progress to reduce elder abuse and neglect is only possible with increased awareness on everyone’s part, combined with the commitment to involve the appropriate help resources to respond. This presentation will give you more information and tools to make that commitment.
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