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Are you always in your car? Fed up with spending big bucks at the gas pump? Tired of traffic headaches? Here's your chance to learn how to drive less and save more, while winning great prizes, including a computer and entertainment package. Enter the Drive Less/Save More Family Challenge in May. The Drive Less/Save More Campaign is looking for three families in the Portland metro area who are willing to put their skills to the test for one week to reduce the number of miles they drive. Experts will be on hand to coach families on how to drive smarter and take advantage of travel options. All participating families will receive an incentive package to help them compete in the challenge. Items will include gift certificates for home delivery services, list pads and organizers, driving tools and bus tickets, as well as walking and biking gear. If you're interested, e-mail your name and phone number to stoner@pacwestcom.com. Please put "Challenge" in the subject line. Learn more about the challenge and the Drive Less campaign at www.drivelesssavemore.com.
Beaverton, Oregon May 5, 2008--Tualatin Valley Community Television (TVC-TV) recently partnered with the City of Tigard to create an informational video about important water resource issues facing the Tigard Water Service Area (TWSA). The result was an Excellence in Communication and Conservation Award for the video “Water For Tomorrow”presented at the Annual Pacific Northwest Section of the American Waterworks (PNWS-AWWA) Awards Banquet held May 2nd in Vancouver, Washington.
“Water For Tomorrow” addresses the importance of an adequate water supply and the need for a permanent solution to Tigard’s long term water needs. Each of the future water options are discussed in full detail including interviews with key officials involved in the water resource decision making process.
The Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association is comprised of over three-thousand drinking water professionals in Oregon, Idaho and Washington all dedicated to the conservation, engineering, and distribution of water.
“Water for Tomorrow” can be viewed on TVC-TV Channel 28 on either the Comcast or Verizon Cable systems through the month of July. For more information or to obtain a detailed playback schedule contact Mary Weisensee at mary@tvctv.org or visit TVC-TV’s website at tvctv.org
The Tuality/OHSU Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of Jean R. Moseley, RN, MN, as the center’s new “patient advocate.” In this role, she helps patients and their families manage many life-issues impacted by cancer diagnosis and treatment. Moseley provides guidance and assistance with counseling, education, advocacy, home-care planning, referrals to community resources, and much more. “I really work to establish trusting relationships and help people find the right path during a very difficult time,” said Moseley, who is a breast cancer survivor herself. “I am someone who can acknowledge what’s going on for them and help them make sense of it.”
Moseley brings expansive and varied experience in cancer care and research to the role. Prior to stepping aside from nursing in 2005, she served as the nurse coordinator for developing and implementing the Legacy Breast Health Centers at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Legacy Meridian Park Hospital. Beginning in the early 1970s, she served in many oncology-related positions with organizations such as Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, and the University of Washington School of Nursing. In her role at the Tuality/OHSU Cancer Center, she begins by getting to know the patients and their families, and finding out if they comprehend the diagnosis and the implications of how the illness and treatment may impact their lives.
“Cancer happens in addition to everything else in life,” Moseley said. “People still have to pay their taxes, pick up their kids from school, get dinner on the table and go to work. I’m here to help smooth out the wrinkles. But sometimes those wrinkles become hurdles.” She said these hurdles might include depression or other psychological challenges, financial and insurance difficulties, end-of-life planning, and even transportation and lodging situations for people who must travel long distances for daily radiation treatments. Tina Dickerson, director, Tuality/OHSU Cancer Center, said that in addition to Moseley’s clinical experience, she brings a vast understanding of the resources and programs available to assist patients and their families during this time. “Her experience is perfect for this position,” said Dickerson. “Our staff feels very fortunate to have her here. And our patients and families are receiving a level of guidance that Jean is uniquely suited to provide.” A charter member of the national Oncology Nursing Society, Moseley said that after more than 30 years working on the treatment-team side, she finds the change and variety of challenges in the advocacy role personally fulfilling. “No two patients are alike and no two days are alike,” she said. “What I love about working at this center is that everyone believes in the same philosophy, and that’s doing what is best for the patients.”
Tuality Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kathryn Baker, D.O., and Lauren Kim, M.D., to the medical staff. Both are board-certified rheumatology and internal medicine specialists who practice at Tuality Rheumatology Clinic, 364 SE 8th Ave., suite 201, in Hillsboro.
Dr. Kim earned her medical degree at the State University of New York School of Medicine at Stony Brook. She went on to complete her internal medicine/primary care residency at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn., followed by her rheumatology fellowship training at the Boston University School of Medicine.
She was an assistant professor in the Oregon Health & Science University Department of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, where she started Oregon’s only dedicated scleroderma clinic. Scleroderma is a disease of the connective tissues and blood vessels that leads to hardening of the skin, and possible damage to internal organs. Dr. Kim is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, Oregon Rheumatology Alliance, and the Northwest Rheumatism Society. When away from her practice, she enjoys hiking and camping with her husband and two children.
Dr. Baker graduated from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she also served as chief resident. Subsequently, she completed her rheumatology fellowship training at Oregon Health & Science University, where she also served as an assistant professor in the Department of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases.
Dr. Baker is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, and enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two children during her free time.
Each year we put together packets for the entrants of the event which
includes information about the event and the area. This year we are
expecting nearly 70 teams with members from as far away as Australia and
England, not to mention points all across the United States. This would
be a good for business who would like to expand their scope outside the
Portland Area, and still market to a good deal of people from the
Northwest, as well. We would need 70 flyers or inserts or coupons or other.
The other opportunity we have is to support the volunteers of our event.
We make up worker 'goodie bags' for each volunteer who comes out to the
Oregon Trail Rally. A majority of these volunteers come from the Great
Northwest, and about half are from the Greater Portland Metro Area. We do
about 250 goodie bags for the workers, and would need that many inserts or
coupons or other or the bags themselves.
We need to get items to go in packets and bags before May 10 so we
can have time to stuff them. For more information you can email
kirian@aracnet.com or visit the Oregon Trail Rally at www.oregontrailrally.com
and about the Rally America National Championship Series at www.rally-america.com
May 13, 2008
4-6 PM, $15 at the Walters Cultural Arts Center 527 East Main St., Hillsboro, 97123
A good strategic plan can launch your organization on the path to greatness. This workshop will help you understand how to make the most out of your strategic planning process and prepare for the work ahead.
Some of the topics covered are:
• Top Ten Tips for Strategic Planning
• Readiness issues
• Getting the Board involved
• Outside participation: who should be involved?
• Hiring a consultant: pros and cons
To register call
503.615.3485
Space is limited.
For more information: hacc@ci.hillsboro.or.us
This program is the second in a series of three Professional Development
Workshops presented by the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council.
Social Media as a marketing tool is on everyone's radar for a reason. Businesses are learning how to use these tools internally for improved collaboration behind the firewall. Join Chris Brogan, social media market expert and CrossTech Media's VP of Strategy & Technology as he discusses the landscape of social media for businesses and see how your company might fit in to this picture.
With this free webinar you will be able to clearly see the steps you need to take to implement a social media marketing strategy and how to put these tools to work for your business immediately. Click here for all the details.
The Hillsboro Rotary Club 4th of July Parade is high-tech with entry application and registration online with computer entry, but there is still a place in the annual parade for decorated riders and horses along with equestrian groups. “Curbside viewers like to see the horses and also to hear music, so we are making that a priority”, said Parade General Chairman Ed Warmoth.
Three of the fourteen parade divisions are dedicated to horses: single riders, groups, and 4-H. The judging committee headed by Rick and Carolin Hall, includes ribbons and trophies for each division. All horse entries are gathered at Hare Field, away from the noisy main staging activities at Boscow Barnes School, and are folded into parade order by number.
Early entries for marching band music include Century and Liberty high schools. There is some possibility of a community band, according to Ray Severns who is the contact person, 503-844-1900 x3697. In addition, there are some units that play music while riding on vehicles. “It would thrill us to get a good drum and bugle corps strutting down the street”, added Warmoth.
The theme for this year is “Flying Colors”. Full information and entry forms are available on the Rotary Club Web site at www.HillsboroRotary.org. In the column on the left side of the home page is a line and link for 4th of July Parade. There are two ways to register. Register online using your credit or debit card and the secure online payment system or register online and select the “bill me” option, which generates an e-mail invoice you can send back in the mail with your check. Including an e-mail address assures continuing updates. Take advantage of lower registration fees by registering prior to June 2. The deadline is June16.
There will be a bicycle parade again this year and entry is free. The registration form, to be completed and submitted parade day, can be downloaded from the Parade section of the Rotary Web site www.HillsboroRotary.org. The parade divisions in addition to the three for horse entries are: political, marching band high school, marching band other, youth (including scouts), civic group, antique/classic automobile, church/religious group, commercial retail, commercial other, individual, and pageant court. For information send an e-mail by clicking on Parade Listing in right column on Web site www.Hillsbororotary.org or call 503-844-9778.
Visit www.hillsboroarts.org to Download Grant!
• Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2008 or received in person by 5:00 pm
on the same day. Completed applications should be mailed to the Hillsboro Arts &
Culture Council, 527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123.
• You must provide us with seven copies of your grant materials. Applicants may
provide up to two additional pieces support materials if pertinent to grant application.
• HACC does not accept applications via fax or email.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
What is Youth Peer Court?
“Youth Courts are the fastest growing crime intervention programs in the nation. They offer ways to engage the community in a partnership with the juvenile justice system to respond to juvenile crimes by increasing the awareness of delinquency issues at the local level and by mobilizing community members and youth to take an active role in addressing the problem.” (American Youth Policy Forum, 2001)
How does the program work?
The Hillsboro Youth Peer Court is a diversion option from the Washington Juvenile Department services in which juvenile offenders, age 12 to 17 years old, can choose to plead guilty to their offences and apply to participate in the program. Program applicants are required to have parental permission, and if selected, are required to participate with their parents. When program participants appear in peer court, they are questioned, and sentenced by a jury of their peers, facilitated by an adult volunteer judge. The issued sentence is final and legally binding. Participants will have 60 days to complete their sentence or they will be referred back to Washington County Juvenile Department. Historically, youth peer courts have shown to reduce the recidivism rate of juvenile offenders dramatically when compared to traditional systems.
The purpose of the Hillsboro Youth Peer Court is to enhance community livability and minimize repeat juvenile crime. This program provides excellent opportunities and resources for youth to make amends to the community through restorative justice. In addition, participants will build character and learn to make better decisions in the future.
The program will be staffed with positive adult and youth role models who will hold offenders accountable for their actions through an effective, fair and educational sentencing structure. The sentencing structure will also be designed to strengthen offender’s ties to school, community and positive peer and adult role models.
The Hillsboro Youth Peer Court Program is also a great opportunity for youth jury volunteers to learn about and be apart of the legal system promoting honesty, respect, responsibility and compassion.
Volunteers needed
Please join us by attending the public Youth Peer Court community stakeholder meeting on Tuesday May 27th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. held at the Hillsboro Police Department West Precinct located at 250 SE 10th Avenue. At the stakeholder meeting, we will discuss how the program will work and invite community input. Youth ages 12-17 are also welcome to attend the meeting. The Program will continuously recruit community adult and youth volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for the program, or have any questions, please contact Bertha Martell, Police Program Supervisor, at 503. 681. 6474 or by email at bertham@ci.hillsboro.or.us. You may also visit the Hillsboro Police Department Volunteer Services website: www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/Police/VolunteerPage for a volunteer application. For more information on youth peer courts around the country visit: www.youthcourt.net.
Hillsboro, April 24, 2008 – The Inukai Family Boys & Girls Club of Hillsboro has just returned from the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT where staff participated in a 3-day national training for the development and implementation of the Club’s new Immersion Presents Science-Based After School and Summer Program. Immersion programs are based on the explorations and expeditions of inspiring career role models such as Dr. Robert Ballard, famous oceanographer and discoverer of the RMS Titanic and the PT 109. At the training, Club leaders learned seven interactive science programs, including the newly introduced Monterey Bay Adventure Series. Immersion Presents is designed to help youth succeed in science, mathematics, and literacy while using technology to explore the world’s natural resources.
As part of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) crime prevention initiative, 53 local Boys & Girls Club organizations from across the country have received funding for the program. Club selection was based upon attendance at the December 2007 OJP Law Enforcement and Youth Partnerships for Crime Prevention Conference in Washington, DC. As part of their Crime Prevention initiative, local Clubs hope to involve law enforcement officers as mentors and volunteers to assist with implementing the science program. Such interactions help build and strengthen positive relationships with youth. Evaluation data suggests that program participation and interactions with law enforcement help build and strengthen positive relationships between law enforcement and youth.
Club leaders, along with two Club members, will return to Mystic in August for an educational science camp based at the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. At the camp they will have an opportunity to explore the local marine environment and participate in many fun and exciting hands-on science activities.
Club leaders strongly believe in creating options for youth, giving them the opportunity to follow their dreams just as Ballard has been able to do throughout his amazing career.To find out more about these exciting Science programs or any of the other upcoming day camp programs at the Boys & Girls Club, please contact us a 503-640-4558
April K. Sanderson is a senior vice president at Wells Fargo. Sanderson manages the firm's Wealth Management Group in Oregon and southwest Washington. April is also a board member of Oregon Museum of Science & Industry.
Patti Sadowski is currently a business and non-profit consultant, having recently retired as executive director of the Gales Creek Camp for children with diabetes. She has a background in pediatric nursing and business administration.
Foundation Hires Major Gifts Officer
Julie Eubanks has accepted the position of major gifts officer with the Providence St. Vincent Foundation. Julie comes to Providence after many years as a trust officer in the Portland community. Most recently she was a vice president with Mellon Charitable Gift Services. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Julie is a fifth-generation Oregonian. Julie will support the Providence Brain Institute.
Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA) today announces an
alliance with the Oregon Home Builders Association. The goal is to increase outreach efforts to employers and employees in the construction industry to help reduce accidents and fatalities. “This partnership will solidify our commitment to promoting safe solutions that benefit the industry,” said Mike Gansen, OHBA president and owner of Gansen Construction in Eugene. “My hope is that our membership will take advantage of the numerous health and safety
education programs available.”
The alliance will also help facilitate the dialogue about safety and health in the workplace. The OHBA will work with Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department of Consumer & Business Services, to develop materials for workshops, conferences and safety programs. In addition, the OHBA will help promote OSHA’s services to its membership, including the confidential consultation program, Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) and more. “The construction industry is among Oregon’s most dangerous,” said Michael Wood, Oregon OSHA administrator. “This alliance will help shine a light on awareness, leading to safer workplaces with fewer injuries.”
Tualatin Valley Community Television (TVC-TV), in conjunction with the Washington and Clackamas County League of Women Voters, presents its annual Video Voter’s Guide spotlighting state, local and Federal candidates running for offices in the Washington County, Lake Oswego and Rivergrove areas.
TVC-TV opened its studio doors to these candidates for three days of political interviews. All candidates for contested positions were invited to attend and we were pleased that most of them were able to find time in their busy schedules to participate. The League of Women Voters prepared questions and provided the moderator for the program. The candidates were given a total of ten minutes to respond- no responses were edited for content.
Candidate interviews can be viewed until May 19th on TVC-TV’s Channels 21, 28 & 30 on either the Comcast or Verizon Cable systems. A complete playback schedule is enclosed and copies can be obtained by calling TVC-TV at 503-629-8534 x101 or by emailing Mary Weisensee at mary@tvctv.org.Comcast and Verizon subscribers can also visit TVCTV’s website at www.tvctv.org, click here to get a PDF of the Video Voters’ Guide schedule.
Within less than two years of relocating into an 8,617 sq ft office space at Technology Center One (located at the northwest corner of Evergreen Parkway and Cornelius Pass Road in Hillsboro), Evergreen Engineering has renewed its current lease and signed an expansion lease for an additional 5,700 sq ft of office space. Currently occupying the whole second level of the office building, Evergreen brings its expansion mode into the first level. Two years ago today, the Hillsboro division employed 62 staff members. To date, Evergreen employs over 130 employees nationwide throughout its six offices. Its employee base is comprised of principals, professional engineers, architects, project managers, construction managers, designers, drafters, and administrative personnel; 85% hold college degrees, 10% hold advanced degrees. “We have experienced remarkable growth in recent years,” stated Todd Alsdorf, Managing Principal of Evergreen Engineering’s Clean Manufacturing Division. “Soon after we moved into this building, we quickly outgrew it and looked into additional office space. We’re excited about the expansion since it will provide our staff the extra space to work efficiently as well as provide added conference rooms.” Construction and remodeling has commenced, and Evergreen expects to shift some of its staff to the first floor by mid-May 2008. Established in 1985, Evergreen Engineering is an architectural, engineering, and construction firm serving various industries such as bioscience, clean manufacturing, forest products, industrial manufacturing, light industrial, metals, microelectronics, semiconductor, and solar. Evergreen has a reputation of listening to clients’ objectives and being able to do projects other firms consider too difficult or impossible. Evergreen has offices in Eugene, OR; Hillsboro, OR; Santa Clara, CA; Boise, ID; Albany, NY; and Atlanta, GA with clients throughout the United States and Canada.
Now through Sunday, April 27, shoppers
will have the opportunity to make a donation
to Dress for Success, an organization
that helps promote economic independence
for underprivileged women by providing
tools to help women thrive in work and in
life. Add a dollar or more to your purchase
and Macy’s, Inc. will match the donations
up to $10,000. All funds are tax deductible
and will be directed to the Dress for
Success, Oregon fund. [pdf version]
Oregon OSHA encourages employers and workers to take some time to focus on workplace safety and health during the sixth-annual Safety Break for Oregon scheduled for May 14.
The one-day event -- which occurs on the second Wednesday in May -- is designed to raise awareness and promote the value of workplace safety and health in preventing injuries and illnesses. The theme for this year’s event is “Building a Foundation for Safer Workplaces.” When businesses have a strong foundation, they can manage workplace safety and health just as they manage any other part of their business.
Many employers celebrate the Safety Break for Oregon with safety meetings, award recognition lunches, family gatherings, or special events.
Additional information about the Safety Break for Oregon is available on the Oregon OSHA Web site, http://www.orosha.org/subjects/safetybreak.html.
The following workplace safety and health educational opportunities are being offered by Oregon OSHA in the Portland/Salem area during May 2008.
To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to (503) 947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA Web site, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call (503) 947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, (888) 292-5247, Option 2.
Thursday, May 8
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Safety Committee Training Portland Community College - SBDC Conference Room
2025 Inside the Lloyd Center mall
Portland
Thursday, May 8
8 a.m. to noon: Identifying and Controlling Hazards Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, Conference Room
365 Ferry Street SE
Salem
Thursday, May 8
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Introduction to Ergonomics Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, Conference Room
365 Ferry Street SE
Salem
Thursday, May 14
8 a.m. to noon: Excavation Safety
Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, Conference Room
365 Ferry Street SE
Salem
Thursday, May 14
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, Conference Room
365 Ferry Street SE
Salem
Thursday, May 22
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Safety for Small Business Portland Community College - SBDC Conference Room
2025 Inside the Lloyd Center mall
Portland
Wednesday, May 28
8 a.m. to noon: Safety and Health Management – The Basics Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, Conference Room
365 Ferry Street SE
Salem
Wednesday, May 28
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: OSHA 300 Recordkeeping Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, Conference Room
365 Ferry Street SE
Salem
Thursday, May 29
8 a.m. to noon: Fall Protection
Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, Conference Room
365 Ferry Street SE
Salem
Thursday, May 29
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: What to Expect from an Oregon OSHA Inspection Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, Conference Room
365 Ferry Street SE
Salem
The Washington County Department of Assessment & Taxation would like to invite you to attend an informative presentation on Business Personal Property Tax. Syndi Gates, Personal Property Program Analyst, from the Oregon Department of Revenue, will provide some very useful information on a variety of Personal Property topics as well as some frequently asked questions that we encounter here at the County level from taxpayers and professionals like you.
These sessions will be held on Wednesday, May 21st in the Public Services Building auditorium at 155 N 1st Ave, Hillsboro. We are located at the very end of the MAX line in Hillsboro. Parking can be limited at times so we encourage using public transportation if at all possible. Please try to arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in. We are hoping to allow some time at the end of each session for a short question & answer period.
Session 1 (9:00am-12:00pm) OR Session 2 (1:30PM-4:30PM)
Please register by Friday, May 9th. You may contact Melissa Williams, Personal Property Tax Auditor at 503-846-6263 or via email at melissa_williams@co.washington.or.us with your name, phone number, email address, name of business and mailing address. Also, if you are interested in receiving education credits for your attendance, please let us know when registering.Registration for the morning session will be filled before we take any names for the afternoon session. Sessions are limited to the first 150 people to register. There is no cost to attend and we look forward to meeting you all!
Gather up your parade float ideas and get ready to register! The registration
procedure for the 2008 Hillsboro Rotary Club 4th of July Parade is now open. Full
information is available on the Rotary Club Web site at www.HillsboroRotary.org. In
the column on the left side of the home page is a line and link for 4th of July Parade.
Click on it and you are in business. “Use of an online registration setup makes it easy for people to get listed in the system and helps the Rotary volunteers to cope with anexpected 160 entries”, said Registration Chairman Deanna Palm.
With 14 divisions there’s plenty of room for entries by individuals, families, churches, businesses, musical groups, horse owners, and even political candidates and pageant courts. Commercial entries also are invited. There are two ways to register. Register online using your credit or debit card and the secure online payment system or register online and select the “bill me” option, which generates an e-mail invoice you can send back in the mail with your check. If your registration includes an e-mail address, you will be assured of continuing updates. Take advantage of lower registration fees by registering prior to June 2. The deadline is June16. If you don’t have access to a computer at your home, you can visit the Hillsboro Library and try free computer service.
The theme for this year is “Flying Colors” picking up on the idea of flags passing down the parade route and reflecting the Hillsboro reputation as the Air Show Capitol of the Northwest. The parade is planned and presented for community entertainment by volunteers in the Hillsboro Rotary Club, with Ed Warmoth as General Chairman and Bob Rollinger of Wells Fargo Bank as Co-Chairman.
The Hillsboro Rotary Club has presented this parade every year since 1926, and now the Hillsboro Rotary Club 4th of July Parade is the second largest parade in Oregon! It is now listed in the Oregon Events Calendar. For information call 503-844-9778 or visit www.Hillsbororotary.org
Experience local entertainment, delectable hors d'oeuvres and wine tastings from our local vintners! Enter to win fantastic raffle prizes! Find fresh ideas to keep your guests and clients returning for more! Please join us as the Washington County Visitors Association presents its first tourism industry trade show!
This event is a valuable networking opportunity for front-line hospitality workers, travel/meeting/event/tournament planners and area businesses to learn about the attractions, services and venues that Washington County has to offer. Uncover the exciting opportunities in your own backyard, and use your newfound knowledge to provide your customers with unbeatable service, while supporting the local tourism community. Just seven miles from downtown Portland, and featuring unmatched recreational opportunities and state-of-the-art meeting facilities, Washington County has plenty of open spaces to think, imagine and explore.
Discover why Washington County, Oregon, is the place to be. Thursday, May 15, 2008 3pm - 6pm Kingstad Center 15450 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97006 [MORE HERE]
We have many fun things planned at Tresca for April. Here's a preview . . ..
Win a free pasta dish. Let us know if you have ideas for fun things we can do at Tresca. If we use your idea, you win a free pasta dish.
We have a new chef! Our new chef, Natasha, comes to us from La Pruma Italian Restaurant in
Portland
where she was a sous chef. Chef Natasha tells us that her passion for baking motivated her to go cooking school. She received her degree from
Western
Culinary
School
, Le Cordon Bleu, in
Portland
. Our consultant, Head Chef Christian Russell from The Kingstad in
Beaverton
is working with Chef Natasha on his own time to ensure the recipes are made to his high standards. Chef Natasha also bakes her famous cookies that she and her friends sell at the Beaverton Farmers Market, where she is known as the "Cookie Connoisseur." Click here to read more!
The Hillsboro Police, City of Hillsboro’s Information Services, and the Spanish Church at SE 12th and Walnut, partnered to provide computers for a cyber lab. The surplus City computers were donated to keep up with heavy demands for computer learning and Internet access within our Latino community…
www.hpdlife.com
Spring has sprung at Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club and to celebrate we are offering $50.00 meeting rooms in April! In addition to our great conference room specials, we are also featuring fun team building and gym game packages. Join us at Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club for your upcoming meeting and enjoy all the amenities that the club has to offer. We look forward to serving you soon.
Sara Dunn
Catering Director
4800 Belknap Ct.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-640-6404
sara@hfac.com
*Special rates apply to events booked in April with a $300.00 minimum catering order.
*Special Team Building and Gym Game packages apply to minimums on each individual package.
*Refer a friend or colleague to Hawthorn Farm and receive a $25.00 Pointe Day Spa gift card
Henry “Hank” Ashforth is the chief executive officer of Ashforth Pacific Inc., a subsidiary of Ashforth Company. He has strong ties to the Oregon community. Ashforth served on the Oregon Trout foundation and provided leadership for sustainability projects throughout Oregon.
Lynn C. Johnson is managing director - investments of JGP Wealth Management Group. Mr. Johnson founded the company in 2001 after working in the banking industry and with Merrill Lynch Investments. He is a native Oregonian and has been active on multiple boards.
Stefan Kurschner is the general manager, controlling with Freightliner, a member of the Commercial Vehicles Division of Daimler. Mr. Kuerschner has been with the company for a number of years and relocated to the Portland area in 2002 from Spain.
Bruce Korter has been affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center since 1981, starting initially on the medical foundation board. He eventually served on the advisory board and then was a member of the council of trustees. Korter is the managing director of Washington Capital Management
Susan Paulsell is a partner at Merrill Lynch Brokerage. An investment broker for 25 years, Paulsell is a former Portland Art Museum board member, current board member at SEI, and has served on the OHSU Women’s Committee. Paulsell is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism. She has four grown children and is an avid golfer and runner.
James “Jim” Snow is the retired owner of Stevens-Ness, a publishing company. Snow has nearly 20 years of service as a member of Providence St. Vincent’s volunteer guild. Snow volunteers in the Radiation/Oncology Department, as well as in hospice oncology. He has served in various board positions with the guild, and is a founding member of the Providence St. Vincent Cancer Support Group. Snow has been active in a number of organizations including the Pittock Mansion Society, Oregon Printing Industry, Deschutes Club, and the Mazamas.
InnSight Hotel Management Group garnered an impressive thirteen top awards from Marriott International during the recent Select Service General Manager Conference in Anaheim, CA.
Marriott select service properties include the brands: Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites and SpringHill Suites. InnSight currently manages six select service Marriott properties throughout Oregon and Washington. Said President Richard Boyles, “We’re very pleased that Marriott International has recognized our hotels and our associates for their outstanding achievements throughout the past year. These prestigious awards underline our company’s commitment to be the best of the best.”
Leading Edge Alliance, an international professional association of
accounting and consulting firms, has admitted the Oregon firm of Jones & Roth as a member.
“The Leading Edge Alliance is very pleased to welcome Jones & Roth as a new member,” Karen Kehl-Rose, president of the Leading Edge Alliance, said. Leading Edge Alliance is one of the largest international associations of independently-owned accounting and advisory firms in the world. Leading Edge Alliance has 140 member firms located in some 80 countriesincluding the United States. Forty percent of the Alliance members are ranked among the 100 largest U.S. accounting firms.
“Our members are top quality firms who are very successful, have deep client relationships, and strong ties to the community,” Kehl-Rose commented. Jones & Roth is a 61-year-old Oregon firm with three offices statewide and 100 staff members and partners.
“Our membership in the Leading Edge Alliance enables Jones & Roth to tap the resources of a multibillion dollar global professional services organization,” Doug Griesel, managing partner of Jones & Roth, pointed out.
“In addition to the considerable talent in our firm, we will now have access to the best and brightest accounting professionals and world class business advisors throughour association with the Leading Edge Alliance,” Griesel added.
“Our firm’s ability to consult on international tax issues and establish business relationships in foreign countries such as China is enhanced as a result of our Alliancemembership, Griesel added.
About Jones & Roth: The firm has offices in Bend, Hillsboro, Eugene
and is currently celebrating over 60 years of serving business, individual and family clients. In addition to traditional accounting, audit and tax services, Jones & Roth provides a surprising range of non-traditional services across some nineteen specialized industry and service teams. The firm’s people, culture, services and
contact information can be explored by visiting the Jones & Roth website at www.jrcpa.com.
Lake Oswego, OR - The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that there are scammers claiming to be representatives of the BBB contacting them for in-house visits.
Your BBB warns that some complainants are receiving emails from individuals claiming to be Special Agents of the BBB and the Social Security Administration to schedule home visits to discuss their complaints. The BBB will only contact complainants via telephone or email and will never do in home visits. These scammers may be attempting to gain access to your home to steal from you or get personal information. If you receive an email or phone call from someone claiming to represent your BBB or any other agency working with us, get their contact information and report the incident to the BBB and your local law enforcement.
Your BBB also offers the following advice:
Never give personal information, including Social Security numbers, account numbers, or credit card numbers. Verify the identity of a representative of an agency by getting their name. Look up the phone number of the agency using its Web site or a phone book. Then, call the agency directly and ask to speak to the representative.
Report any suspicious activity to your local law enforcement agencies.
Visit www.bbb.org and www.ftc.gov for news alerts and information about current scams and tips for avoiding identity theft.
About the BBB serving Alaska, Oregon, and Western Washington
Your BBB is a not-for-profit organization funded by BBB accredited businesses. The BBB's mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. For more information about the services and products provided by your BBB, call 206-431-2222 or 253-830-2924 in Washington, 503-212-3022 in Oregon, 907-562-0704 in Alaska, or visit our Web site at www.bbb.org.
In addition to the Grand Opening Day Event, April 5th at 8am, Sports Authority would like to extend an invitation to Chamber members and their associates to our VIP Event, April 4th, from 6-9pm. Attendees of the VIP event will be rewarded with a special 20% discount on their purchases and kids who arrive in team uniform will receive a free gift. Sports Authority is located at 18101 Evergreen Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97006.
Hillsboro, OR – Rich Cool has been named vice president and relationship manager at the Tanasbourne office of Columbia Community Bank. Cool joins Columbia Community Bank bringing over 31 years of experience in the banking industry as a commercial and business banking loan officer.
“Columbia Community Bank has continued to recruit the best possible candidates to serve our business clients. Rich Cool has a long and successful career in commercial lending in the Portland metropolitan marketplace and we are very pleased and excited to have him join our team of experienced commercial bankers,” said Rick A. Roby, President and CEO.
Rich Cool has been actively involved in the community and has participated in organizations such as the March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society.
With offices in Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Tanasbourne and Tigard/Durham, Columbia Community Bank is dedicated to providing a superior and personalized business banking experience for its clients in and around Oregon. The bank was named among the “100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon” by Oregon Business Magazine (2007) and has also been named by Portland Business Journal as one of the “Fastest-Growing Private 100 Companies in Oregon” for six years. For more information about Columbia Community Bank, please call (503) 693-7500 or visit www.columbiacommunitybank.com.
We would like to invite you to participate in our 2008 Intel Ronler Acres Open House. We are hoping that you will take this opportunity to meet the Oregon Site employees, family members and local neighbors face-to-face and share information on your services.
Our 2008 Intel Ronler Acres Open House is on Saturday, May 3rd at the Ronler Acres Campus from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the RA3 Cafeteria and RA3 BUM Room located at 2501 NW 229th in Hillsboro, Oregon. We require that you set-up the evening before on Friday, May 2nd. You may arrive as early as 4:00 p.m. and we would like everyone to be set-up by 7:00 p.m. This end time is flexible if you need more time.
You will be provided booth space, table(s) as needed, lunch tickets for each participant and a small sign to identify your booth.
If you need us to make copies of your handout literature, please email us your requirements. Please bear in mind that we value and enjoy a very diverse workforce and community, we ask for your sensitivity to the culture differences that will be in attendance while choosing your display materials.
We need your RSVP by Thursday, April 3rd. This is a firm deadline to allow our planning to be smooth for you and us. If we don’t hear from you by then, we assume that you cannot participate. Enclosed with this letter is the application which should be returned to us by April 3rd also. A few days prior to the event we will send you a layout of the event showing your booth number and a map indicating the area for unloading and parking during the event.
Small giveaways that promote your organization are encouraged, but not mandatory. If you do have any giveaways or drawings, the items should not have a retail value over $25.00.
Please return the application to Cindy Biggs at cynthia.l.biggs@intel.com or Dean Litkie at dean.litkie@intel.com. If you prefer, you may fax it to (503) 613-8039.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cindy at (503) 613-0894 or Dean at (971) 214-1828.
A little bit of the “Big Easy” came to downtown Hillsboro recently, as local residents and business leaders gathered for a Mardi Gras-themed event to benefit community healthcare needs.
More than 200 people enjoyed a “bayou-bouncing” Saturday night for the Annual Tuality Healthcare Foundation Dinner Dance. Attendees and sponsors contributed more than $59,000 for the Jan. 26 gala at the Tuality Health Education Center, the highest fundraising total in the event’s 23-year history.
All funds raised go to help the Tuality Healthcare Foundation’s mission of supporting medical and educational projects and programs to benefit the health of people in western Washington County.
“Our guests really enjoyed the dinner, the entertainment, and the New Orleans atmosphere,” said Cece Clitheroe, director, Tuality Healthcare Foundation. “We are so appreciative of their generosity. It was a good time for all, and a very good night for our community.”
Volunteer students from Century High School ably handled the server duties. Portland’s own Jake’s Catering furnished the delicious food. Live music was performed by “design,” a Northwest-based act that specializes in a variety of dance tunes. And the “Jazz Tones” also provided live entertainment during the reception.
For more information about other upcoming events, please contact the Tuality Healthcare Foundation at 503-681-1170. Or go to www.tualityfoundation.org. |
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