Portland, May 19th. The Junior League of Portland held its “Year End” party at the Davis Street Tavern. The popular women’s organization works to improve the community through volunteerism. Dione Katelhut and her friend enjoyed the event alongside Tina Penman and Tanya Beeler. Since its founding in 1910, the Junior League of Portland has served the needs of the community while educating and developing volunteer leaders. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Incoming Board Members include: April McCalmont, Lindsey Hunt, Jenn Berg, Kristin Burrus, Teresa Forni, Shiree Fergusson; back row, Cat Sloan, Christine Zieverink, Erin Chapman, and Katie Shuck
Volunteer of the Year, Jessica Klein
From The Junior League of Portland:
The Junior League has been the driving force behind the kinds of initiatives and institutions that make our community a healthier, more vital place to live. Junior League members, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and professional pursuits, work together to identify unmet needs, forge effective coalitions, and work for change.
Our Community Focus: The Junior League of Portland focuses on Early Childhood Development. Specifically, the League promotes the growth of physical, intellectual, emotional & social skills of children ages 0-6.
Throughout its rich history, the Junior League of Portland has partnered with community agencies to support social and family services programs, enhanced community arts and enrichment programs, spearheaded historic preservation efforts and donated millions of dollars to the Portland community through successful fund development.
Community Programs
Our current community programs include:
Bring Me a Book shares with parents the importance of reading aloud to their children and how to make it a part of their everyday routine. Bring Me a Book explores common challenges families may face when reading aloud.
Between the Lines promotes literacy and strengthens family bonds between deployed and incarcerated parents and their children through storytelling.
Volunteer in Portland organizes groups of volunteers to conduct short-term community projects with our six community partners.
Human Trafficking Task Force is the Junior League of Portland’s exploratory committee evaluating how the League may engage in addressing this profound issue.
The Junior League of Portland is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All of our programs and activities are supported by League membership dues, foundation and corporate grants and other revenue-producing efforts. More information can be found on the website: http://www.juniorleagueofportland.org/
Beaverton, May 19th. A special banquet honoring female athletes, like gold-medal Olympic soccer star and Oregon native Tiffeny Milbrett, was held at the Tiger Woods Center on the Nike Campus. (Milbrett is pictured with Jaimie Anderson, Jerry Nudelman and Mike Anderson, standing behind.)
The event drew 270 supporters and raised more than $60,000 for the Buckman Field Project which provides a home field for St. Mary’s Academy’s soccer and lacrosse teams. Organizers say the turnout and support for St. Mary’s Academy’s celebration of Title IX demonstrates that even though the landmark piece of legislation turns 40 this year, it’s still as important as ever.
St. Mary's Academy Board Chair Bob Harold (center) with his wife Sue Harold and St Mary's Academy Board Member Marcy Forman
In addition to gold-medal Olympic soccer star and Oregon native Tiffeny Milbrett, special guests included former Congresswoman Darlene Hooley and sportscaster Ann Schatz.
“The event was all I had hoped for. The turnout was great, the speakers were fabulous and everyone left with a better understanding of what Title IX has done for women and the importance of continuing to do due diligence to keep it moving forward,” said Teri Mariani, event chairwoman and St. Mary’s Academy alumna. “I can’t thank our sponsors, speakers and all those in attendance enough for making it a great night of celebration for Title IX and a very deserving Tiffeny Milbrett,” Mariani said.
When Title IX was passed into law in 1972, it mandated gender equity in all educational institutions receiving federal funding. Title IX’s impact goes far beyond athletics, but the groundbreaking legislation is most often associated with providing sports opportunities for women.
Olympian, Tiffeny Milbrett
Milbrett has called those opportunities “as natural as having air to breathe,” but St. Mary’s Academy’s 40th anniversary of Title IX celebration offered a good reminder that this wasn’t always the case. The event, which was supported in part by Nike, lauded the achievements of those who helped pass this legislation and of professional athletes such as Milbrett who have taken full advantage of it in years since.
The event also helped provide opportunities for the athletes of tomorrow by raising money for the Buckman Field Project. Prior to the completion of the two regulation-size synthetic turf fields in inner Northeast Portland last summer, St. Mary’s Academy’s soccer and lacrosse teams were nomadic and didn’t have a designated field for practices and home games. Though renovation of the field was completed in 2011, St. Mary’s Academy is still fundraising to fulfill its portion of the cost. The more than $60,000 raised at the Title IX banquet helps move the school closer to meeting its financial obligation.
“I am truly grateful to everyone who helped make our Title IX 40th anniversary celebration such a huge success. St. Mary’s Academy has a long history of athletic participation for its students, so acknowledging the significant legislation that broadened the scope of possibilities for our young women to develop in athletics beyond our four walls seems very fitting,” said Anna Maria Lopez, St. Mary’s Academy Athletic Director and alumna. “Coupled with the opportunity Buckman Field provides for our student athletes, who since we launched our soccer program 37 years ago have waited patiently for a true home field, it was such a great parallel. Knowing we had two great milestones to celebrate made the event even more relevant and moving.”
About St. Mary’s Academy:
St. Mary’s Academy is a Catholic high school for young women located in the heart of downtown Portland that provides a challenging college-preparatory education with a focus on developing the whole person. Founded in 1859 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St. Mary’s Academy is Oregon’s oldest continuously operating secondary school and offers a supportive learning environment to a diverse student body from more than 30 urban, suburban and rural communities in Oregon and Southwest Washington. It is the only school in the state to have received three Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education. For more information about St. Mary’s Academy, please visit http://www.stmaryspdx.org/
Portland May 12th. P:earblossoms X was a hit for the homeless teen mentoring nonprofit. Event organizers say they, “Celebrated ten years of learning, growing, love and stories in support of p:ear’s vital work with Portland’s homeless and parent-less young people.” (Photo Credit, Jason Kaplan) Auctioneer Kelly Russell, guest speaker Kristy Edmunds (founder of PICA), and MC Scott Slipper (NW Dance Project) enjoyed the celebration. The event at the Leftbank Annex drew hundreds of supporters.
p:ear volunteer Chuck Barnes entertained the crowd.
Guests had fun with bubbles.
Guests Michael and Cheryl Carrier bid during the live auction
Y La Bamba performs during p:earblossoms X
From p:ear:
p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year our programs serve almost 900 homeless and transitional young people ages 15 to 24.
Portland, May 10th. University of Portland is making outstanding progress in its $175 million RISE Campaign. UP’s recent event, RISE for Scholarships, was planned to honor University President Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. on the occasion of his 30th anniversary as a Holy Cross priest, and his 10th year on the Bluff. Guests included Jim Etzel ’85, president/founder of SportsOne, Inc., Marci Marlton, Greg Dube ’88, Category Sales Director at Nike, and Donna Dube. The festive and emotional event was held in the Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center.
Fedele Bauccio, co-founder/owner of Bon Appétit Management Co. and a ’64 and MBA ’66 alumnus of UP, and Joe Allegretti. They are two of University of Portland’s most generous benefactors.
Tabitha Becker, Pat Becker, Jr. ’88, principal at Becker Capital Management, and his father Pat Becker, Sr. ’63, founder/chairman of Becker Capital Management. The Beckers are long-time supporters of the University – Pat Jr. is co-chair of the current $175 million RISE Campaign, and Pat Sr. was chair of 2001-3’s Defining Moment Campaign, which raised more than $116 million for the University.
Jon Down, director of the University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Rich Baek, founder and chairman of VTM Group and a ’93 MSEE and ’02 MBA alumnus of UP, both play a major role in the University’s $100K Challenge student business plan competition.
Katherine '88 and Brad Durham. Katherine is CMO/Vice President of Marketing and Communication at The Standard and Brad is General Manager of Usher Precision Manufacturing.
Sue and Al Corrado ’55 are ardent supporters of the University, especially the Pilots athletics teams. Al, founder of Columbia Management Company, is a life regent of the University and former chairman of the University’s board.
One purpose of the event was to raise money for scholarships – all money raised will go toward student scholarships, according to Jim Lyons, vice president for university relations, who co-hosted the event with Laurie Kelley, associate vice president for university relations. Leadership gifts of $250,000 from Joseph and Helen Allegretti and Ralph and Sandi Miller help UP raise $1.3 million at the event.
Darlene Marcos Shiley. Shiley’s late husband Donald was a 1951 graduate of the University of Portland. Together, the Shiley’s have donated more than $20 million to support several University programs, including the Shiley School of Engineering.
Summer ’01 and DJ ’02 Widmer. DJ is vice president of sales at YOLO Colorhouse and co-founder of KEEN Mobility and Seven Planet, while Summer is a former member of the University’s Board of Regents and is brand/marketing manager at Root WholeBody and co-founder of KEEN Mobility and LFI.
University of Portland regent Joe Allegretti, chairman of Allegretti & Company, with several of the 39 students he has provided a full four-year scholarship (including tuition, room, and board). Allegretti announced a gift of $250,000 for more scholarships at the RISE for Scholarships event.
Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., president of the University. The RISE for Scholarships event was planned in part to honor Fr. Bill on the occasion of his 30th anniversary as a Holy Cross priest, and his 10th year on the Bluff.
Near the end of the evening, Julianne Johnson ‘83, a popular singer in Portland, sang “You Raise Me Up” as more than 200 students and young alumni holding candles slowly walked through a darkened Chiles Center and onto the stage.
Nancy Bryant, co-chair of the RISE Campaign, asks those in attendance to support scholarships at UP. Bryant announced that University regent Mary Boyle and her husband Tim Boyle were providing a $100,000 matching gift.
Other major sponsors of the event were Fedele Bauccio ’64, ’66 MBA and his company Bon Appetit Management Company, Allen and Kathleen Lund, Steve ’58 and Donna Shepard, Darlene Marcos Shiley, and Bill Tagmyer & Lucy Martin (in honor of Fred and Sue Fields).
From Univeristy of Portland:
The University of Portland, an independently governed Catholic university guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, addresses significant questions of human concern through disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies of the arts, sciences, and humanities and through studies in majors and professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a diverse community of scholars dedicated to excellence and innovation, we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world. Because we value the development of the whole person, the University honors faith and reason as ways of knowing, promotes ethical reflection, and prepares people who respond to the needs of the world and its human family.
Portland, May 14th. Seventy people raised their glasses at a special dinner cabaret benefiting the Young People’s Theatre Project. Spotlight Sponsors, Tracey and Mike Clark join program directors, Elaine Kloser and Jeff Hall, alongside Curtain Call Sponsors Brittney Clark and Chris Brooks. The event raised over $10,000 for the popular theater program. The Young People’s Theater Project (YPTP) facilitates productions, classes, and after-school programs at a variety of local public and private schools. The organization’s marquee production is an annual summer musical with a cast of over 100 which is staged at Jesuit High School.
Stephanie and Bob Mathews supported the dinner cabaret.
Teri Meyer, served as the accompanist for the cabaret and Kate White, is not just YPTP's Officer Manager she's an acomplished singer as well.
The nonprofit’s annual fundraiser featured performances and testimonials from Project alumni and current students.
Based in Portland, for over 20 years, YPTP has served young people in more than 40 states. The nonprofit partners with schools, community art centers, organizations including Young Audiences, The Portland Art Museum, and Oregon Zoo to create unique theatre education experiences.
YPTP also partners with Camp Caldera, an arts camp on Blue Lake in Central Oregon. Senior cast members rehearse their productions at Caldera then join younger participants for performances in Portland.
The Performing Arts Camp quickly became The Project’s primary focus, and today draws far more interest than can be accommodated through existing programming. Children’s Chorus and Junior Ensemble sessions fill quickly, and more students audition for the overnight camp at Caldera than can be invited to participate.
Last Summer's YPTP musical was "Annie Get Your Gun"
Students of all ages are encouraged to participate and often develop a life-long love of live theatre.
This year’s musical will be Once on This Island. Performances are scheduled for July 12th – 15th.
The Young People’s Theatre Project combines entertainment and education for all audiences. Through performances, workshops and residencies with professional theatre artists, young people of all ages explore their creative potential. The Project is a resource to an ever expanding community, from opening nights to opening minds.
The Young People’s Theatre Project is made up of teachers, actors, directors, writers, and technicians who have all benefited from opportunities in educational theatre andwant to share their experience with as many people as possible.
The Young People’s Theatre Project is made up of young people, who have “graduated” through the various Project programs, and are now returning to both gain and share new experiences by working as volunteers or staff members.
The Young People’s Theatre Project is indeed an ever-expanding community of young people of all ages as we expand our work to include participants as young as 6 or 7 and as old as 67.
And when you get involved – whether on stage, behind the scenes, in the audience, or from a distance – The Young People’s Theatre Project is you.
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