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.
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.
District Training Assembly is an annual symposium where members from across NW Oregon and SW Washington gather to prepare for the Rotary year that begins July 1. DTA provides training for Presidnets-Elect, Club Officers, Board Members and Comittee Chairs and provides a wealth of information for every club member with some classes designed specifically for new members. DTA offers something for everyone, with roughly 50 different classes spread throughout the day. If you want to learn more about Rotary and the programs of District 5100, DTA is where you'll find the information you seek and help you take your club to new levels.
Having lived with my grandparents when I was young, there was never a word spoken about my grandfather's time spent in WWI. When his daughter, my Aunt Lucy, died in 2011, she left me all of my grandfather's things. I found a journal that he had kept during 1918/19. It was written in Swedish and eventually I sent it to Elin Ohlsson, a Rotary Exchange student from Sweden who spent 1996 with our club, and she and her father translated his journal for me. His story is heart wrenching and will let you imagine what it was like on the front line with the 77th Division from August 7, 1918 through November 11, 1918; three months in the Argonne Forrest in France under horrific conditions. Using his journal, Sharon Starr and I followed his footsteps across France in 2016. It was so emotional for me that I couldn't share this program before now.
This is the Rebuilding Together preparation day, 1 week before the work day. Tasks include some interior painting prep and yardwork to be done to prepare for the work day the next week.
The story of the creation of a state-wide initiative which is guided by the principle that together Oregon citizens can create livable communities inspired by, and responsive to, Oregon’s natural beauty. Architect Bob Hastings is exploring how design and design-thinking can promote economic prosperity, environmental health and social cohesion throughout the state. In collaboration with the Architecture Foundation of Oregon, and the University of Oregon's Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE), we've created a comprehensive program using design thinking brings community leaders to create and map out tangible opportunities for their communities.
Topics will include business entity formation and types, contracts in general, client service agreements, protecting your intellectual property, rental space agreements, and general thoughts on liability preclusion. He will touch upon each subject briefly and get in and out. Be ready to take notes on further questions you may have that go more in depth. He's a fun attorney who treats law as a conversation with you not at you so come ready to listen and laugh.
Better Angles - Meeting in the Weyerhauser Room in the Memorial Coliseum
May 09, 2019 12:00 PM
The United States is disuniting. The last presidential election only made clear what many have feared — that we’re becoming two Americas, each angry with the other, and neither trusting the other’s basic humanity and good intentions. Today Americans increasingly view their political opponents not only as misguided, but also as bad people whose ways of thinking are both dangerous and incomprehensible. This degree of civic rancor threatens our democracy.
Our Mission
Launched in 2016, Better Angels is a bipartisan citizens’ movement to unify our divided nation. By bringing red and blue Americans together into a working alliance, we’re building new ways to talk to one another, participate together in public life, and influence the direction of the nation.
Our Pledge
As individuals, try to understand the other side’s point of view, even if we don’t agree with it.
In our communities, engage those we disagree with, looking for common ground and ways to work together.
In politics, support leaders and policies aiming to bring us together rather than divide us.
Our Rule
We are reds and blues together in approximately equal numbers; and we are upscale and working class, and of different colors, such that our organization looks like the country we seek to serve.
Our Strategy
Invent a community workshop that successfully helps reds and blues rebuild trust.
With partners, scale the workshops to reach a critical mass of Americans.
Create from the workshops ongoing red-blue alliances to continue the work.
Leaders meet together annually to support each other and determine national priorities.
Red and blue thought leaders work together to argue in new ways and make new arguments for depolarization.
Within a decade, create a citizen’s movement strong and smart enough to influence policy makers and cultural norms.
Portland Diamond Project - meeting in the Fountain Room in the Memorial Coliseum
May 23, 2019 12:00 PM
Nathan Nayman, Community Engagement Advisor for the Portland Diamond Project (PDP) will make a presentation that will explain who and what the PDP is and what they are trying to accomplish. He will explain what it will take to bring baseball back to Portland and what does our window of opportunity looks like. The economic impact of a ballpark to the Portland region will be explained as well.
The presentation will cover who comprises PDP and what they are trying to accomplish as the group focused on building a privately funded ballpark and securing a major league franchise either by relocation or expansion. In order to bring baseball back to Portland the Commissioner of baseball will need to see several components coming together- land for the ball park; investor money; support from the political leadership in the city, region and state and ultimately, support from the fans.
For more information www.portlanddiamondproject.com
Jessica Vega Pederson was raised in Northwest Indiana and moved to Portland in the 1990’s. A former technology professional, she graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in informational systems management and philosophy.
Before being elected to the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners, Jessica served as a state representative in the Oregon legislature where she was the first Latina elected to the House. In the legislature, Jessica fought for issues such as paid sick time and pay equity to improve the lives of working Oregonians. As chair of the House Energy and Environment committee she championed the renewal of the Clean Fuels Program and passage of a bill to remove coal from Oregon's energy mix.
As a County Commissioner, she has championed the County’s efforts to combat climate change and build a just renewable energy economy. She also represents the County at various regional transportation tables and has focused on expanding access to early childhood education through initiatives such as the SUN program and the newly-established Multnomah County Early Education Task Force, which she chairs.
She serves on the board of Portland State University’s Center for Women’s Leadership and NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon, and lives in east Portland with her husband and two children.
NOE (New Opportunities in Education)is an after school education program in Morelia, Mexico. Their goal is to help students make it all the way through high school. Typical graduation rate is 27%. For Students who attend NOE for 3 or more years the rate increases to 86%. They provide homework help, music, art and sports programs along with English classes. People who speak English in Mexico earn 40% more pay and receive better advancement opportunities and college tuition assistance. . They have 3 Centers and just opened their forth Center with more than 1100 students enrolled.
10 years at a clinic in Haiti - the good, the challenges, the future
Jun 20, 2019 12:00 PM
Dr Laura Kuipers is an Internal Medicine physician working as the Hospitalist Medical Director for Providence Portland Medical Center. In 2009, she took her first trip to Haiti to serve in a medical clinic and this experiences changed how she practices medicine and sees the world. From her experiences then, she has spent the last 10 years traveling back to work with Haitians to to build a medical clinic and has created a nationally attended medical conference. She will present on her experiences, challenges and hope for the future as she brings awareness to the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere who has some of the most resilient people you will ever hope to meet.
The Value of Keeping a Clear Picture of Your Business's Finances
Jul 11, 2019 12:00 PM
Many business owners think that they "don’t really pay attention to the numbers", but in practice, they do tend to follow one or two very simple metrics (such as the bank account balance), which by themselves do not give a clear picture. Keeping tabs on only part of the financial picture often leads to a reactive, “feast and famine" business style that’s overly risky and not a lot of fun. Eric believes the chances of success are much greater for those who view their business finances as a whole, and he will provide tips on how to do just that. Something as simple as reviewing financial reports for a few minutes each month can lead to much smarter decision-making by keeping false assumptions from gaining a foothold.
Eric comes to us from Portland-based bookkeeping firm, Pine Ledger LLC. Eric has more than 10 years experience in small business accounting and has worked with dozens of small businesses across a wide variety of industries. He specializes in the analysis of financial reports, offering strategic advice to business owners on ways to run their businesses more profitably, and has also been a guest speaker at entrepreneurship classes for the Portland Metro SBDC.
Fluorescence Image-Guided Surgery for Improved Clinical Outcomes
Jul 18, 2019 12:00 PM
Surgery has a prominent role in clinical medicine with over 300 million surgeries performed annually worldwide. The ultimate goal of surgery is to repair damaged or remove diseased tissues, while minimizing comorbidities by preserving vital structures such as nerves and blood vessels. Even as surgical techniques and tools have substantially advanced, with high resolution preoperative imaging and minimally invasive surgical techniques becoming routine, surgeons still rely mainly on the basic tools of white light visualization and palpation for guidance during surgery, leaving incomplete cancer resection rates high and comorbidities like nerve damage as major problems. Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) has the potential to revolutionize surgery by enhancing visualization of specific tissues intraoperatively. Using optical imaging of targeted fluorescent probes, FGS offers sensitive, real-time, wide-field imaging using compact imaging systems that are easily integrated into the operating room. A number of FGS systems are clinically available, however only a handful of contrast agents have been FDA approved. Our group is working to develop clinically relevant contrast agent technology to aid in intraoperative cancer margin assessment, where we are currently focused on improving breast cancer resections. Our technology will permit accurate staining of the resected tumor specimens, where the fluorescent agents will not need to touch the patient, providing a rapid path to clinical translation. We have also developed the first nerve highlighting fluorophores that are compatible with the FGS clinical infrastructure. Nerve damage is a major source of morbidity across all surgical specialties which results in chronic neuropathies that limit patient quality of life. Since nerve tissue largely cannot be repaired, avoiding its injury is of paramount importance. Substantial pre-clinical development for both cancer margin assessment and nerve preservation has been completed, where our optimized technologies are now poised for translation to improve clinical outcomes.
Kyira Wackett is an artist, public speaker and community advocate. She holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma. Kyira has been speaking on topics related to mental health, authenticity and personal & professional development for over 10 years. In 2016, she founded her company, Kinda Kreative, wherein, she has focused her efforts more specifically on creating social change, empowering self exploration and cultivating opportunities for growth - both personally and professionally. In 2017, her company received an America’s Small Business Champion Award which Kyira notes she is still in shock about, but has has used to remind herself everyday about how important the work is that she is doing.
Jean, now in her mid-80s, no longer navigates steep basement stairs with an armload of laundry in her Northeast Portland home thanks to volunteers who come twice a month to assist with laundry and change her bed. When her grandson was occupied with finals, volunteers restained her deck. Even more important, by being a member of a neighborhood-based “village”, Jean has greatly expanded her network of friends close to home and looks forward to new social activities such as coffees, walks, dining out and going to movies.
We are facing a silver tsunami. Between 2010 and 2030 the number of adults over 65 will double. According to AARP, 89% of seniors prefer to stay in their homes. Most can with a little help. Through the national Village Movement, “Villages” are being created across the country to address this looming social issue.
Villages NW has brought the Village Movement to Portland. In the past 3½ years, we have grown from one Village in Southeast Portland with 30 members to 8 Villages with more than 500 members in the metropolitan area with three additional Villages in development. Lyn Trainer, a Villages NW Board member, will give an overview of the Village Movement and how it is transforming aging in our community.
Ever since Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979, relations between Iran and the United States have been strained, but are there commonalities between the people of the two countries? Jackie Spurlock was a Peace Corps volunteer in Iran during the 1970s, and has returned to Iran several times in the last few years, including just this past February, with an organization called Code Pink. She will share her observations and experiences with this crucially important yet poorly understood country.
What is it like to be the editor of a print magazine in the rapidly changing media landscape? Editor Kim Moore will give a talk on the editorial mission of the magazine, how she chooses stories to feature in the magazine versus online, and the business themes that drive the editorial calendar. She will also discuss what makes a good business story.
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