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Gracie/Kuchy Sanchez Youth Education Program
Oct 01, 2020 12:00 PM
My name is Tina Sweeney and I am the Coordinator for the San Felipe Rotary scholarship program. East Portland Rotary Club has been a sponsor for the program as long as I have been involved in San Felipe Rotary, which is over 7 years. According to Dana Clark about 10 years before that. Your club has been a sponsor for the Nolazco family since 2014. When I took over the program in 2013, I asked Dana if she would like a family of three instead of 3 individuals. That is when the relationship between your club and the Nolazco family began. I would like to explain how the Gracie/Kuchy Youth Education program works and answer any questions you may have. We meet on Zoom. If you would like to join us, please us the contact us button at the top of the page to request the meeting link.
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Structural Racism in the American Justice System
Oct 08, 2020 12:00 PM
The Criminal Justice system is rooted deeply in America’s racist past. The years after the war on crime and the war on drugs, our criminal justice system has led to a system where we have 5% of the world’s population and 25% of the world’s prison population. The system also is profoundly racist, with massive disparities. Black individuals are 700% more likely to go to prison than their white counterparts. We must identify the shortcomings of the system and look for ways to rehabilitate it constructively. Part of fixing our criminal justice system is basing our approaches on empirical research. It is important that we base both our critiques and our solutions on sound, informed evidence.
We meet on Zoom. If you would like to join us, please us the contact us button at the top of the page to request the meeting link. |
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IFixit
Oct 15, 2020 12:00 PM
iFixit is the world’s largest online repair manual. Our mission is to teach everyone to fix every thing, and to advocate for Right to Repair laws to be passed in the United States. Why? In the last few years, we passed 50 million tons of e-waste. Repair is a crucial part of the product life cycle. Our electronic devices are made with toxic chemicals and finite resources, and fixing the devices we already have keeps them out of the landfill even longer.
We meet on Zoom. If you would like to join us, please us the contact us button at the top of the page to request the meeting link. |
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The Borgen Project
Oct 22, 2020 12:00 PM
My job at The Borgen Project is to help spread awareness about the issue of global poverty and to speak with our United States elected officials to help pass lifesaving legislation that directly benefits those in need around the world. Over 736 million people live in extreme |
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Polio Eradication, Then and Now
Oct 29, 2020 12:00 PM
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How to Spot a Liar
Nov 12, 2020 12:00 PM
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Ground Up Nut Butters
Nov 19, 2020 12:00 PM
Ground Up Nut Butters is not just another food business. Since its founding in 2016, co-founders Julie Sullivan and Carolyn Cesario have partnered with local nonprofits to employ women overcoming adversity. Their employment training program empowers women with the confidence and skills they need to get back on their feet through the sale of healthy and delicious nut butters that spread GOOD! We meet on Zoom. Use the contact us Link at the top to request the Zoom link. |
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How the Next US President might approach North Korea
Dec 03, 2020 12:00 PM
A highlight of Ambassador Yun’s 33-year diplomatic career was his role as Special Representative on North Korea from 2016 – 2018 where he led the U.S. efforts to align regional powers behind a united policy to denuclearize North Korea. A frequent Global Affairs Commentator for CNN, Joseph Yun will address the East Portland Rotary Club on the topic of how the next US president might approach North Korea. We meet on Zoom. Use the contact us Link at the top to request the Zoom link. |
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EPR Un-Event
Dec 10, 2020 12:00 PM
The Un-Event is East Portland Rotary’s only scheduled fundraiser conducted for the benefit of its charitable Foundation during the 2020 calendar year. Foundation President Mary Jane Hunt’s presentation will include “living highlights” from the Foundation’s history of philanthropy including 2006 Junior Rotarian Grace Neal Stratton and Bridging the Gap founder Mike Gallagher. We meet on Zoom. For a link to the meeting, please use the contact us button at the top. |
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Reimagining Education in the Midst of a Pandemic
Dec 17, 2020 12:00 PM
I will discuss the major challenges schools are facing as a result of the pandemic and how these challenges have forced educators to be innovative, creative, and relevant to 21st century education. From culturally responsive teaching practices, to cultivating genius in the classroom; schools have had to shift the way teachers present information to support learning from a place of equity that meets diverse learning needs. Central Catholic High School is using every opportunity for growth and to forge a new path in best educational practices. We meet on Zoom. For a link to the meeting, please use the contact us button at the top. |
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Human Trafficking
Jan 14, 2021 12:00 PM
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Oregon Community Foundation
Jan 21, 2021 12:00 PM
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Bybee Lakes Hope Center, formerly Wapato
Jan 28, 2021 12:00 PM
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Loneliness: A Silent Epidemic
Feb 04, 2021 12:00 PM
Over the past two decades, incredible technological advances have been made. While these advances connected people across the globe, they simultaneously gave rise to a public health crisis: Loneliness. When COVID-19 struck in March 2020, people were catapulted into a nearly pure digital lifestyle. With so much isolation and disconnection, loneliness has now dug itself deeper into the hearts of many across the globe.
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Kenya Keys
Feb 18, 2021 12:00 PM
Kenya Keys bridges two cultures - acting as a catalyst for educational achievement and leadership development - unlocking the potential of nearly 1000 students over the past 15 years. Our work is guided by these beliefs: Education is the most important tool we can use against poverty. Volunteerism is crucial to a vital, dynamic organization fostering global citizenship. Cultural exchange and exposure is vitally enriching for Americans and Africans. There should be no giving that increases dependency, invites discontent, and isolates the givers from the receivers. We provide opportunities, not handouts. All essential decisions should be made by local leadership and teams, giving the community crucial ownership, accountability, and leadership experience. We believe all people have the ability within themselves to solve their greatest challenges. We thank you for supporting our vision of empowering students and changing lives through education! This presentation will highlight the students, programs, and projects of Kenya Keys to help the East Portland Rotary awareness of the organization’s they have supported for several years. We also will share the current and future vision and goals of the organization and then address questions for the group. |
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Hospital Chaplaincy
Feb 25, 2021 12:00 PM
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Covid-19 Vaccine & You
Mar 04, 2021 12:00 PM
Are you curious about the different COVID-19 vaccines? Wonder what the side effects are? How does your immune system work with the vaccine? These are all good questions! During this webinar, Dr. Christine Mayo Powers, PharmD BCPS, will discuss this and more. Being a pharmacist, Dr. Mayo Powers has a great ability to explain these complex scientific concepts in a way we all can understand. This is an historic time in our life, but it doesn’t have to by hysteric. There is a lot that the medical community does know, and a few things we don’t. Dr. Mayo Powers will answer your questions and also cover: General overview of the COVID-19 virus and how it affects our immune system How do each of the vaccines on the market work? Are these vaccines safe, especially considering how fast they were brought to market? How will your body react to the vaccine? Can you still get sick with COVID-19 if you are vaccinated? Can you still get others sick with COVID-19 if you are vaccinated? Do the vaccines protect against new strains of the virus? What is your part in stopping the pandemic? |
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Vaccine Logistics
Mar 11, 2021 12:00 PM
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WorldOregon - Connecting our Community Globally in 2021
Mar 18, 2021 12:00 PM
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Metropolitan Family Service
Mar 25, 2021 12:00 PM
Metropolitan Family Service is a multi-service agency serving about 30,000 children, adults and older adults each year. MFS programs include early learning, K-12 academic enrichment and support, academic mentoring services, economic empowerment services, free tax preparation services, hunger relief and non-emergent medical transportation services for older adults. Matt has over 20 years’ experience in the human service sector including behavioral health/health care policy, strategic planning and organizational change. |