Speakers

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.

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.

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…

All he needs is time and time is running out.

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.