Portland, OR. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington honored Sally Bany and Dr. Judith A. Ramaley with the 2016 Marie Lamfrom Women of Distinction Award for their distinguished service, excellence in leadership and important contributions as role models for girls. Honorees included women like Judge Adrienne Nelson, 2015 Honoree, Peggy Maguire, 2015 Honoree, Dr. Judith A. Ramaley, 2016 Honoree, Sally Bany, 2016 Honoree, Governor Barbara Roberts, 2013 Honoree, Barbara Alberty, 2014 Honoree, and Mary Shaver, 2014 Honoree. (Photo credit, Andrea Lonas)
Marie Lamfrom’s Family: Sally Bany, Eva Labby, Gert Boyle and Rachael Bany Sneddon
Both Girl Scout Alumni, KGW Anchor/Emcee Laural Porter and KGW General Manager DJ Wilson
Laural Porter, KGW News Anchor and host of KGW’s current affairs show, emceed the event on September 19th with more than 560 Girl Scout alumnae and community supporters in attendance. The event raised over $160,000 to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and enhance programs in financial literacy, healthy living, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and outdoor skills for more than 14,000 girls throughout Oregon and SW Washington.
Jyoti and Karina Shah, both Girl Scout Highest Award recipients. Karina was the 2016 Gold Award speaker at the luncheon sharing her project of providing technology training to older adults in retirement facilities.
Girl Scout Alumni Robyn Shuey and GSOSW Board Member Barbara Gibbs proudly display their uniform sash.
Honorees and – Judge Adrienne Nelson, 2015 Honoree, Peggy Maguire, 2015 Honoree, Dr. Judith A. Ramaley, 2016 Honoree, Sally Bany, 2016 Honoree, Governor Barbara Roberts, 2013 Honoree, Barbara Alberty, 2014 Honoree, and Mary Shaver, 2014 Honoree
A testament to the value of investing in girls’ leadership, Girl Scout Gold Award recipient Karina Shah shared her experience in the leadership program. “Looking back at my 12 years in Girl Scouts, it’s hard to think of what I would do and who I would be without this organization. Girl Scouts has taught me so many important life skills and values. It has shown me how to be a leader, to respect myself and others, to build healthy relationships, to advocate for myself and to think about other people. The experiences Girl Scouts has brought me are endless and I can’t thank enough the people who have made my Girl Scouting experience possible.”
The event’s success was bolstered by a $25,000 Challenge Grant generously given by Wells Fargo. The match was met and exceeded thanks to the incredible support of alumnae and community. The event’s Gold Sponsors included The Standard and Portlandia Club Inc. Silver sponsors are Brown and Brown, Ferguson Wellman, Cambia and Garrett Hemann Robertson P.C.
“You know what Bluebird would say… a Girl Scout can do anything,” honoree Sally Bany reflected on her grandmother, Marie Lamfrom who served as a troop leader for a special needs troop in Portland for 35 years. She served on the Girl Scout council’s board of directors and received the highest award a Girl Scout adult can receive, the Thanks Badge. Lamfrom co-founded the company that would become Columbia Sportswear.
For more information, or to express interest in sponsoring the 2017 Women of Distinction Luncheon, contact Shannon Spencer at sspencer@girlscoutsosw.org or call 503-977-6843.
About Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Our council serves nearly 15,000 girl members in 37 counties with the help of over 10,000 adult members. The Girl Scout mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Every opportunity in Girl Scouting develops these essential skills in an all-girl, inclusive, safe environment. Our century of success is demonstrated by the fact that 70 percent of female CEOs on the Fortune 500 list and 59 percent of women serving in the U.S. Congress are Girl Scout alumnae.
Portland, OR. The suds weren’t just on beer mugs at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub – Dogtoberfest is Portland’s Biggest Dog Wash. The 22nd annual event on September 18th raised money for the DoveLewis Blood Bank which provides dogs and cats with nearly 600 lifesaving blood transfusions each year. The nonprofit set a goal of raising over $20,000 with the benefit. Dog lovers were able to enjoy live music, food, beer (including a special Dogtoberfest brew), and a variety of vendors, all while their pups received a wash and nail trim.
Here’s a look at some of the lucky dogs.
Drew Carney from KGW helped promote the event.
From DoveLewis:
We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for emergency and critical cases. DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital was founded in 1973 by Mr. A.B. Lewis, in cooperation with the Portland Veterinary Medical Association, and in memory of Mr. Lewis’ late wife, Dove.
West Linn, OR. Nearly 2,000 spectators turned out to watch polo games and hear live music at the first Polo Noir event at the Hidden Creek Polo Club. Molly Paustian, Lynn Penner-Ash, Jess Ferrentino, Ron Penner-Ash, Jeff Paustian, Chris Hall, Jill Hall were all smiles at Polo Noir. The event on September 10th featured two polo matches, live music, and Oregon wines. Polo Noir Raised Funds for Children’s Cancer Association and Harper’s Playground.
The daylong event at Hidden Creek Polo Club featured several polo matches. The objective is to score goals against an opposing team. Players score by driving a small white plastic or wooden ball into the opposing team’s goal using a long-handled mallet. The traditional sport of polo is played on a grass field. Each polo team consists of four riders and their mounts.
Paul Gulick, Jeff Longtain, Lisa Longtain, Tasca Gulick at Polo Noir
CCA volunteers sold raffle tickets to raise money.
Ben Harper was a popular part of the musical lineup at Polo Noir.
From Children’s Cancer Association:
We believe kids deserve long, wonderful lives. Or, at the very least, short, wonderful lives. We believe cancer sucks. We’ve had it, or loved someone who did. We prescribe moments of joy for kids who are in the fight against all serious illness. We believe joy grows exponentially when it’s used collectively. We are music medicine pioneers. We believe in purple. We know joy comes in all colors, shapes, and sizes – just like the kids we help. We love to laugh. We are not afraid to cry. We spend every dollar wisely. We give hugs freely. We believe in today. We respect our history as a grassroots organization. We embrace our destiny as a global source of JoyRx. We believe these things matter.
From Harper’s Playground:
“Our community playground was off-limits to our daughter because she uses wheels to get around. We founded Harper’s Playground to change this. We assembled a team of top designers and shared our vision. We asked for and received help from many. The playground went from dream to reality. We are thrilled with the outcomes, and invite you to come enjoy it with your family. We know you will find that a well designed inclusive play area is truly better… for everyone! We are proud that Harper’s Playground promotes more play for more people. We embrace these three powerful and important forces for a better world; COMMUNITY – INCLUSION – PLAY!!!”
Portland, OR. More than 450 people gathered at the Oregon Convention Center on September 17th to celebrate life’s silver linings at the annual Hearts & Hands Gala to support Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Oregon and Southwest Washington. The event, which was presented by the John L. Scott Foundation, raised a record-breaking $615,000, making it the most successful fundraising event in RMHC’s history. Bob Speltz, Senior Director of Public Affairs at The Standard, accepted the 2016 Partner of Distinction award honoring Standard Insurance Company for its years of dedication. Bob was joined by Jessica Jarratt Miller, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities; David Payne, Vice President of Life and Disability Services at The Standard; and Cindy Luckman, Board Chair of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Nicole and Michale Pierce, current guests at Portland’s East Ronald McDonald House, shared their family’s story at the gala about staying at the House multiple times as their daughter Natalie undergoes care for a rare genetic disorder. The parents were joined on stage by their three children, Natalie, Samuel and Cecilia.
Jessica Jarratt Miller, CEO, is joined by 10-year-old Dmitry and his father Igor Nechipurovsky. The family traveled nearly 5,000 miles from Vladivostok, Russia, and have been guests at Portland’s East Ronald McDonald House since June as Dmitry undergoes treatment at local hospitals.
Jim and Claudine Tanner, long-time supporters of Ronald McDonald House Charities and founders of the organization’s prestigious Tanner Society, get a hug from Ronald McDonald.
This year’s event was presented by the John L. Scott Foundation, which contributed to the evening’s record-breaking success of raising more than $615,000. Pictured are representative from the John L. Scott Foundation, who contributed to the Gala’s success.
Jan & Eric Hoffman (left), supporters of this year’s Hearts & Hands Gala enjoy the evening alongside Hoffman Construction Company guests.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled with this year’s Hearts & Hands Gala and the tremendous impact it will have on our families with seriously ill children,” said Jessica Jarratt Miller, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington. “Our Houses provide silver linings for families who must travel far from home to get medical care for their children, and we are beyond grateful for the amazing outpouring of support of our sponsors and attendees.”
With over $615,000 raised – more than $94,000 than the previous year’s record-breaking Hearts & Hands Gala – the impact to Portland’s two Ronald McDonald Houses is substantial. It costs RMHC $150 to a host a family for one night, and the Gala’s success allows the organization to provide a loving “home away from home” for families for nearly 4,100 nights. For families who must travel far from home and grapple with the stress and uncertainty of having a sick child, having a beautiful place to stay and a supportive community is priceless.
The evening began with a red carpet greeting from Ronald McDonald, which was followed by a silent and live auction. Top auction items included an African safari adventure, an Oregon-themed “City Slickers” package and a Hollywood-inspired trip to Southern California. Current Ronald McDonald House guests Nicole and Michael Pierce also took the stage, and spoke about their multiple stays at Portland’s Ronald McDonald Houses and the impact it had on their family while daughter Natalie was undergoing treatment for a rare genetic disorder. Their three children, Natalie, Samuel and Cecilia, joined them on stage to share their story. Other current house guests, including a family from Russia and a family from Tennessee, also participated in the evening’s festivities. Ken Wright with Ken Wright Cellars also donated the evening’s wine pairings, adding to the night’s celebration.
The event also honored and recognized RMHC’s 2016 Partner of Distinction – Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) – for their countless contributions to RMHC.
“From helping us build our East Ronald McDonald House to launching a major employee giving campaign that will raise a substantial amount of money for our organization, The Standard has made a difference in the lives of thousands of seriously ill children and families who come to stay and heal at our Houses,” said Jessica Jarratt Miller. “We were thrilled to recognize them as this year’s Partner of Distinction.”
The sponsors who made the event possible, included: John L. Scott Foundation (Presenting Sponsor); The Standard, McDonald’s Owners/Operators of the States Advertising Cooperative, US Bank (Gold Sponsors); Hoffman Construction Company, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, RBC Wealth Management, Portland Trail Blazers, Turner Construction (Silver Sponsors); Northwest Consulting & Marketing, Parr Lumber, Kaiser Permanente Health Plan, Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel (Bronze Sponsors); Barran Liebman, The Douglas & Gloria Rumberger Foundation, Dr. Pepper Snapple
Portland, OR. There were big smiles at the Portland Center Stage opening night party from stars Gina Milo, who plays Audrey, and Nick Cearley, who plays Seymour. Portland Center Stage kicked off its 2016-2017 season at The Armory with the rockin’ sci-fi musical, Little Shop of Horrors which runs through October 16th.
With a score that is part rock ’n’ roll, part doo-wop and part Motown, Little Shop of Horrors is the story of the shy and love-struck florist’s assistant, Seymour, who finds fame, fortune and a whole lot more when he nurtures a strange little plant with a strong — and scary — thirst.
Based on the darkly comic 1960 Roger Corman film of the same name, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken created this unique musical in 1982. In 1986, it was made into a film directed by Frank Oz.
Lead Props Artisan and Puppet fabricator, Rachel Peterson Schmerge and Portland Center Stage Artistic Director, Chris Coleman celebrated the opening night of the PCS 10th anniversary season.
Members of the creative crew included Ava Steingrueber-Fagan, Alex Wren Meadows, Paula Buchert, Kathleen Geldard and Barbara Casement.
Musical Supervisor Rick Lewis and Choreographer Kent Zimmerman
Stan Foote is the Artistic Director of Oregon Children’s Theatre and Claudie Jean Fisher handles public relations for Portland Center Stage.
Here’s more information about the upcoming season:
Portland Center Stage’s 2016-2017 season marks the launch of the company’s Northwest Stories series and a season-long celebration for the 10th anniversary in the Gerding Theater at the Armory (and the 29th season in Portland). The Northwest Stories series – highlighting the history, culture and artists rooted in our own region – includes two world premieres: Astoria, based on the best-selling novel by Peter Stark and adapted by PCS Artistic Director Chris Coleman; and Wild and Reckless, a new musical event from local folk rockers, Blitzen Trapper. The Oregon Trail and Hold These Truths round out this season’s Northwest Stories offerings.
Kicking off the 2016-2017 season is the The Little Shop of Horrors. Other musical treats include Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin, Lauren Weedman’s debut on the U.S. Bank Main Stage – backed by a rocking band – in Lauren Weedman Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, and His Eye is on the Sparrow, a musical biography of Ethel Waters.
Two love stories close the season: Mary’s Wedding celebrates the resiliency of the heart in the Ellyn Bye Studio, and Constellations raises questions between choice and destiny – featuring Silas Weir Mitchell and Bree Turner (Monroe and Rosalee on NBC’s Grimm). Rounding out the season is a special engagement of The Santaland Diaries during the holiday season.
To purchase season tickets, call 503-445-3700 or visit www.pcs.org.
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