Portland, November 12. “Ahoy, me hearties!” The 2nd annual Swashbuckler’s Ball was attended by more than 500 people and raised more than $2,500 for the Oregon Humane Society. The event at Portland’s Melody Ballroom was organized by PDXYAR and The Dread Ship Outrageous Fortune. Shown in the picture, left to right, are ball organizers Mark Heimann, Shuhe Hawkins, Royal Hebert, Dan Clark, Mark Axton.
Just one photo for this one…”A shocked to the very boney”…
The Speed Rack competition took over the Leftbank Annex last month. It’s an event created for female bartenders to promote female bartenders and raise money for breast cancer research. Sixteen women competed head to head in the intense test of speed and accuracy. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus)
The Judges: Audrey Saunders, Charlotte Voisey, Misty Kalkofen, and Portland celebrity female impersonator Poison Waters.
Rebecca Trujillo, Adam Ho
Anu Apte with Daniel de Oliveira and Ricky Gomez with Lacy Hawkins
The Creators of Speed Rack: Ivy Mix, Lynnette Marrero
Conceived by Ivy Mix and Lynnette Marrero of LUPEC NYC and produced by Lush Life Productions, Speed Rack aims to promote women from coast-to-coast in an engaging, fun and fast way through a round robin style speed competition. And the winner was…
The Winner! Miss Speed Rack Portland: Melissa Cross
The competition held in Portland on on October 23rd moves from city to city. Sponsors included: Absolut vodka, Beefeater gin, Cointreau liqueur, Herradura tequila, Woodford Reserve bourbon, Plymouth gin, Famous Grouse scotch, Brugal rum, Pierre Ferrand cognac, Rhum Clement, Rhum JM, Becherovka, Kahlua, Pernod, Chambord, Korbel, Barritt’s Ginger Beer, Perfect Puree, St-Germain, Fever Tree sodas, and Rogue beers, among others.
Portland, November 1st – 3rd. The Classic Wines Auction Fall Winemaker Dinners offered one-of-a-kind meals, along with the rare opportunity to dine with esteemed winemakers while supporting four charities. At Andina, Heather Martin, Executive Director of Classic Wines Auction joins Chef Hank Costello, Elk Cove Vineyards’ winemaker Adam Campbell and Apolloni Vineyards’ winemaker Alfredo Apolloni. (Photos by Andie Petkus.)
Bob Liner of Galaxy Wine Co. joins Stephen Gomez, Chris Nickerson and Matt Elsen of Galaxy Wine Co. at Irving Street Kitchen.
Over three evenings, 19 winemakers paired celebrated wines with gourmet cuisine at 13 restaurants to raise money for local charities.
The events sell out quickly, the next round of winemaker dinners is February 27, 28 and March 1
Guests enjoy themselves before dinner begins at Andina.
The Classic Wines Auction supports the good work of Oregon non-profit organizations by providing funds to pre-selected entities benefiting children and families. The Classic Wines Auction partners with organizations with the following characteristics: mission compatibility, effective organizational management, sound financial practices, Board-led fundraising, sustainability, and a solid volunteer network. The 2011 Classic Wines Auction last spring raised more than $2.2 million. Over the last 27 years, it has raised over $26 million for local charities.
Guests give a toast at Irving Street Kitchen.
The big main event dinner auction will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Oregon Convention Center.
This year’s charity beneficiaries are:
Metropolitan Family Service has been building stronger communities for 60 years by providing vital services, connecting people with resources, and offering volunteer opportunities throughout the Portland/Vancouver region. Metropolitan Family Service helps individuals and families in their struggle to overcome barriers to success. They work to help children learn and grow through after school programs and mentoring; strengthen families through parent education and family involvement in schools; and support older adults to help them live independently by offering vital services. Their staff and skilled volunteers provide services to more than 37,000 children, families, and older adults each year.
New Avenues for Youth has served Portland’s homeless and at-risk youth since 1997, providing a continuum of programs and services designed to help them exit street life. Each year, New Avenues serves hundreds of youth by providing basic human needs, clinical counseling, transitional housing, education and career training. New Avenues offers every opportunity for youth to succeed and excel. This continuum of care meets youth where they are and encourages positive development. By offering a path of hope and possibilities, their programs have helped thousands of youth become self-sufficient adults.
Friends of the Children – Portland
Friends of the Children provides our community’s most vulnerable children with full-time, paid, professionally trained mentors (called Friends) to ensure that each child has a positive, consistent and supportive adult in his or her life. Friends of the Children begins working with children in Kindergarten and continues to support them for 12-1/2 years, through their high school graduation date. Friends of the Children helps the most vulnerable children in our community develop the resiliency and life skills necessary to become successful and break the cycle of poverty.
ywca clark county’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. ywca clark county serves more than 11,000 people each year who are victims of domestic violence, homelessness, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, and oppression, as well as youth in foster care and incarcerated women. Their seven programs provide the tools and support to build self-esteem, foster positive life choices, and change lives. The ywca celebrates diversity, respects differences, and recognizes the dignity of each individual. They cooperate as a team to achieve a shared vision, believe and live their mission, and serve as leaders in providing quality and innovative service in a caring, compassionate environment.
Nearly 450 community members celebrated the unveiling of the 2011 Doernbecher Freestyle at the Portland Art Museum. The event raised $360,000. Doernbecher Freestyle is a partnership between OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and Nike. Each year, a group of special Doernbecher patients who have triumphed over serious illness are selected to design unique Nike shoes which are sold at Nike stores nationwide and online to raise funds for the hospital. (Photo Credit, Michael Schmitt & Marisa McKenney) To buy the shoes on-line, there’s the link: Nike’s DOERNBECHER COLLECTION.
Nike’s Elliott Hill & Michael Doherty smile with Doernbecher Foundation Executive Director Mary Turina, OHSU President, Dr. Joe Robertson and Dr. Stacy Nicholson, Chair of Pediatrics, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Dirk Davis, VP of Sales for Unified Grocers and Doernbecher Foundation Board Member, and his family gather around Dacia Kasenga’s design
Haleh Simi with husband, Ziba President & Founder and Doernbecher Foundation Board member, Sohrab Vossoughi pose with Doernbecher Foundation Executive Director Mary Turina
Guests at the October 8th unveiling enjoyed the opportunity to create their own t-shirt using elements of this year’s collectible shoes. They also had the chance to meet the patient designers and bid on their one-of-a-kind designs.
Paul & Nancy Frisch sit with Howard Hedinger and Patient designer Isaiah Scott poses with former Portland Trail Blazer Terry Porter
Sponsors included the following:
NIKE
Stimson Lumber Company
Unified Grocers
Cliff & Sally Brown
Precision Body & Paint, Inc.
Ziba Design
Mary & Brot Bishop
Bruggere Family Foundation
Kevin & Geni Director and Family
The Ehlen Family
Hoffman Construction
Jim Fisher Volvo
Maletis Beverage
Market of Choice
The Papé Family
Umpqua Private Bank
ZGF Architects, LLC
Portland, November 4th. The historic Hollywood Theatre was the venue for a popular documentary film premiere. Director, Chris Paine and his brother, Portlander, Nels Paine, celebrated the debut of the film which has already received rave reviews and been selected for numerous film festivals. (Photo Credit, Benjamin Reed) Revenge of the Electric Car is a follow-up to Chris Paine’s compelling documentary: Who Killed the Electric Car. This new film tells the story of the global resurgence of electric cars by following the major car makers scrambling to produce new electric models and to be the first, the best, and win over the public. The Premiere also served as an educational platform for electric cars.
Supporters had the chance to learn about local options for electric cars
Drive Oregon, the newly founded electric vehicle industry association, offered displays to showcase a range of electric vehicles, including prototypes from Arcimoto and Green Lite Motors. A range of commercially available electric and plug-in vehicles, including the Tesla Roadster, Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt were also on display. The Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (OEVA), a non-profit association of electric vehicle enthusiasts, also offered information.
Cars were on display in the Hollywood Theatre Lobby
In Revenge of the Electric Car, director Chris Paine takes his film crew behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors to chronicle the story of the global resurgence of electric cars.
Chris Paine is the co-writer and director. His prior work includes the feature documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) released by Sony to become one of the most successful documentaries of recent times.
Salem, November 4th. Congratulations to all of the 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Award winners. The 2011 recipients were honored at a special luncheon, officiated by the First Lady of Oregon, Cylvia Hayes and Steve Bass, CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting. The Governor’s Volunteer Awards recognize individuals and organizations for their dedication, commitment and determination in promoting and supporting volunteerism throughout Oregon with the purpose of inspiring individuals to make a positive difference and strengthening Oregon communities.
Vivian Dignan, Regional Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Achievement
Betty-Coe de Broekert, AARP Volunteer, Steve Olienyk, Statewide 2011 Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Awardee, Cylvia Hayes, First Lady of Oregon
Wells Fargo won outstanding business award last year, and inspired by the event, became a Presenting Sponsor this year. As Presenting Sponsor, they will donate a cash award to a 501(c)(3) designated by each awardee.
Before the luncheon, in the lobby of Salem Conference Center, members of the Statewide Awardees for Outstanding Youth Volunteer Program or Group: Klamath Falls-based, SMART Youth Advisory Board
Statewide Awardees
• Outstanding Youth Volunteer: Matt Ferguson
• Outstanding Adult Volunteer: Ken Rumbaugh
• Outstanding Senior Volunteer: Bill Bard
• Outstanding Volunteer Program: Medical Volunteer Program at Community
Outreach, Inc.
• Outstanding Statewide Volunteer Program: Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
• Outstanding Youth Volunteer Program or Group: SMART Youth Advisory Board
• Outstanding Business Volunteer Program: The Standard
• Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Achievement: Steve Olienyk
Regional Awardees
Region 1
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Outstanding Volunteer Program: Friends of Trees: Neighborhood Trees Program
• Outstanding Youth Volunteer Program or Group: Youth United Steering
Committee
• Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Achievement: Vivian Dignan
Region 2
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer: Crystal-Ann Carreon
• Outstanding Senior Volunteer: Karen Wells
• Outstanding Volunteer Program: Moms for Reading
• Outstanding Youth Volunteer Program or Group: Fr. Bernard Youth Center
Service Immersion Program
• Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Achievement: Bud Lance
Region 3
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer: Natassia Ruse
• Outstanding Adult Volunteer: Beka Young
• Outstanding Senior Volunteer: Richard Reynolds
Region 4
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Outstanding Adult Volunteer: Jonathan Bilden
• Outstanding Senior Volunteer: Margaret Medeiros
• Outstanding Volunteer Program: Kids in the Middle Mentoring Program
• Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Achievement: Tom Kerr
Region 5
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Outstanding Youth Volunteer: Viveca Hanson
• Outstanding Senior Volunteer: Carol Wellock
• Outstanding Volunteer Program: Oregon Natural Desert Association’s
Wilderness Stewardship Program
• Outstanding Youth Volunteer Program or Group: Crook County Navy JROTC
Region 6
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Outstanding Adult Volunteer: Katie Kime and Michelle Baragona
• Outstanding Senior Volunteer: John Burke
• Outstanding Volunteer Program: Lost and Found Youth Outreach
• Outstanding Youth Volunteer Program or Group: YoHoHs – Youth Heart of
Hospice Volunteers
Portland, November 10th. Nearly 400 guests gathered at the Cascade Crest Banquet Hall in the Oregon Zoo for the Partner with Thomas Edison breakfast. The annual event raises funds for financial aid, technology and professional development at Thomas Edison High School. This year, the special event raised $152,500 and left organizers, “Most thankful to our donors for their support.” (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus)
Sandi McDonough, board member, Patty Farrell and Stacey Graham, board member
Outstanding Thomas Edison students
Supporters crowded the Oregon Zoo Ballroom at the special breakfast event
Patrick Maguire, Director and Josh Klonoff, student speaker
Paula and Todd Jacobson, Edison parents
Thomas Edison High School, founded in 1973, is the only high school in Oregon and SW Washington that is specifically dedicated to serving high school students with learning disabilities. It is a four year, fully accredited school named after Thomas Edison, a known dyslexic. Students have average or above average IQ and have learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Portland, October 22nd. Make-A-Wish raised more than $290,000 at its annual gala! Make- A-Wish Foundation of Oregon‘s event, Food, Wine & Wishes was held at the Portland Art Museum and raised enough to grant 58 local wishes, including wishes involving the Portland Timbers and Addie’s Pendleton Roundup Court wish! (Photo Credit, Eugene W. Wong)
Wish kid Addie and KATU's Debora Knapp
Guests flock to the Moonstruck Chocolate Bar
Wish kid Conall and Executive Director Andrew Asato
The event, emceed by KATU’s Deb Knapp, featured silent and live auction items, a decadent catered dinner, and appearances by local wish children who shared their touching stories with the nearly 400 attendees.
Guests made a night of it
The event was held at the Portland Art Museum
Rita Stolze accepts Katie's Star Award on behalf of Royal Caribbean International
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Oregon serves children with life-threatening medical conditions living in Oregon and Clark County, Washington, from its headquarters in downtown Portland. It grants about 180 wishes each year with the help of volunteer wish granters throughout the region.
Founded in 1983, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered in the states of Oregon and Washington. Its mission is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
Portland, November 11th. In Grand Slam fashion, the Portland After School Tennis & Education Sip, Serve & Celebrate benefit was sold out! Danice Brown, the Program Director was joined by Justin Gimelstob, 1998 Australian Open and French Open mixed doubles winner, and Judy Ma, Event Planner. (Photo Credit, Mariel Klein)
Vicky and Chris Elsenbach
Justin Gimelstob, the former ATP tour pro and Tennis Channel broadcaster made a special trip to Portland to be a part of this event. Sheila Hamilton, from Kink FM radio, was the emcee and hit around on a mini court with the students. The benefit raised $132,000.
Demo match with KINKs Sheila Hamilton
W. Glen Boyd and Tiffany Boyd
Tennis players, Ristem, Natisha and Miguel
Tony and Sherryl Reser
Laura Rossi, Gina Clementi, Dan Margolin, Shawn Menashe, Gretchen Matthey
Libations included a Grey Goose Vodka Martini Lounge along with wine tasting from Zanzibar Cellars and Majestic Fine Wines and Brews from Widmer.
Carol Briggs, Jim Petrusich, Wendy Hill, Dana Petrusich, David Hill
Brian Marcinek, Malissa Marcinek, Katrine Johannessen, Nick Ehlen
Lisa Gangelhoff, Todd, Gagelhoff, Heidi Kehm, Brad Kehm
The event was sold out
From the Portland After-School Tennis & Education, Inc.:
We are a non-profit youth development organization for k-12th grade students. Our year around program creates effective partnerships with families, schools and volunteers to achieve academic and athletic success. Through one-on-one tutoring, tennis lessons, direct instruction, a strong emphasis on nutrition/fitness and parent education our program develops strong student athletes and prepares them for a productive future.
Portland, November 11th. The Native American Youth and Family Center 8th Annual dinner at the Governor Hotel was sold out. The event in the Governor Hotel’s Heritage Ballroom drew over 500 supporters.
Frank Garcia, Renee Rank Ignacio, NAYA Board Vice Chair, Hector Ignacio, Jason Lim
Each year community partners, local politicians and loyal supporters, in the corporate and philanthropic community, gather to bid on valuable Native art work from across the nation, including fine antique baskets, original paintings, prints and hand created jewelry in the silent and live auctions. (Photo Credit, Mariel Klein)
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (Photo Credit, Irena Solomon)
Melissa Clyde and Aaron Ridings
The NAYA Family Center’s 8th Annual Celebration was in honor of Native American Heritage Month. The group thanked major sponsors including: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Comcast, Portland Development Commission, Northwest Area Foundation.
Kim Laramy, Wayne Clark, NAYA Board member, Portland Mayor, Sam Adams
Mia Barnett, Kerry Barnett, Diane Mudrow, Mike Mudrow
Michelle Osborne, NAYA Board Chair from Nike, Nichole Maher, Executive Director, Hank Fore, Comcast Senior Vice President
Rosa and Frank Alby
The mission of NAYA is as follows:
The Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland, Oregon, works to enrich the lives of our Native youth and families through education, community involvement, and culturally specific programming. We have provided educational services, cultural arts programming, and direct support to reduce poverty to the Portland metropolitan area’s American Indian and Alaska Native community for over 30 years.
