The Safeway Foundation team pull-on the “Turn-outs” to tee-off for the annual Portland Rose Festival Golf Tournament. Pictured are: James Brown, Jeff Nowland, Nick Koval, and Greg Parks
The popular tournament raised over $13,000 to support nonprofit programs. The event took place on September 30th.
The Portland Rose Festival Foundation serves families and individuals with programs and events that promote the arts, education and volunteerism.
The Campbell Memorial is currently located at the corner of NW 18th and Burnside and is maintained by the David Campbell Memorial Association. Constructed in 1928, the memorial is named after Portland Fire Chief David Campbell who lost his life on June 26, 1911 fighting the Union Oil Fire. Each June 26th, about 25 Portland Firefighters gather in the small park to remember the firefighters who have lost their lives in service to the citizens of Portland. The Association is actively working to raise the necessary funds to construct a new memorial at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge.
Dennis Bunday, CFO Williams Controls, buys a "gimme string" from tournament coordinator Carol Ross (standing) and staff assistant Alex Treadwell.
Golfer were happy to join in support of these two important organizations.
Portland, October 19th. Portland State University raised $465,000 for students, faculty and programs at the twelfth annual Simon Benson Awards; it was a record for the University’s biggest fundraising event of the year. Linda Andrews, daughter of honoree Melvin “Pete” Mark, Jr., Gary Eichman, immediate past president of the PSU Foundation Board and Susie Eichman enjoyed the evening.
Alice Wiewel (center) pictured with Duane and Barbara McDougall at PSU's Simon Benson Awards Dinner
About 1,600 people attended the dinner at the Oregon Convention Center to honor The Furman Family and The Mark Family, two Portland-area families who have given millions to the arts, education and nonprofit organizations over several decades. Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State, gave the keynote speech.
Caroline Swindells and Lucille McAleese
Wim Wiewel, president of Portland State University, speaks at the Simon Benson Awards Dinner
Deborah and Rick Hawkins and Marilyn and Tom Fink attend PSU's Simon Benson Awards Dinner at the Oregon Convention Center on Oct. 19, 2011. Rick Hawkins and Tom Fink, who is President of the PSU Foundation Board, served as the co-chairs of the event, which raised $465,000 for the Fund for PSU.
“The generosity and leadership of the Furman and Mark families have made them modern-day pioneers in philanthropy,” said PSU President Wim Wiewel. “Their gifts and those of thousands of others create opportunities for students and connect the resources of a great urban university with the needs and challenges of our community.”
The money raised will go to the Fund for PSU, which supports students, faculty and programs campus-wide. Named after one of Oregon’s first philanthropists, the Simon Benson Award was created in 1999 to honor the state’s contemporary pioneers of philanthropy. Recipients are tireless community leaders who give generously of time and resources and whose legacies affect the lives of generations of Oregonians, past, present, and future. Last year, the dinner raised $285,000. (Philanthropic support to PSU rose more than 22 percent to $15.7 million in 2010-11, up from $12.8 million in 2009-10.)
William Furman is the co-founder, president and CEO of The Greenbrier Companies in Lake Oswego, a multifaceted rail and marine barge manufacturing company operating in North America and Europe. His late wife, Joyce, was passionate about social work and served PSU on the School of Social Work Advisory Board. The couple’s major donations at PSU include the newly established Joyce N. Furman Fund in the School of Social Work, which will fund efforts to prevent youth homelessness by improving foster care.
Maddie Andrews and Peter Andrews, grandson of honoree Melvin “Pete” Mark, Jr., broker for Melvin Mark Companies and PSU Foundation board member
Melvin “Pete” Mark is the chairman of the Melvin Mark Companies, a commercial real estate firm founded by his father Mel in 1945. He and his late wife, Mary, have supported a variety of institutions within Portland, particularly the Portland Art Museum. He is a board member of the museum, as was Mary until her passing in 2008. Mark is a former member of PSU’s President’s Advisory Board and the athletics department’s Ultimate Tailgate Auction Committee. Gifts from various members of the Mark family to PSU include support for the College of Urban and Public Affairs, President’s Circle, David Weisenburg Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Veterans, and the Center for Real Estate.
Portland, October 1st. The “I Have a Dream” Foundation held its Annual Gala at the The Nines Hotel. The nonprofit reports: “By providing long-term relationships with caring adults and creating a “culture of college” from a young age, “I Have a Dream” Oregon has been able to increase graduation rates and work towards breaking the cycle of poverty for Dreamer students.”
Alder Elementary Dreamers Abril Sierra, Giselle Amrosio and Jonathan Guerrero present the platters that Alder Dreamers designed for the Dream Big Live Auction. They are joined on stage by emcee Natali Marmion from KATU.
Class 8 Dreamer, Yeymy Martinez, sharing her story for the special appeal
President and CEO, Mark Langseth, with Alder Elementary Dreamers Abril Sierra, Giselle Amrosio, Jonathan Guerrero, and Greg Chaillé, celebrate the evening during the Dinner Program. The Alder Elementary Dreamers were on-hand to present the platters that they and their classmates designed and created with the help of Polly Spencer.
Program Director, Traci Rossi, and Heidi & Bryan Bell
A raffle, wine wall, and silent auction were followed by a dinner program with live auction, special appeal, speakers and entertainment by Dreamers. The special event raised a total of $235,000.
Alder Elementary Dreamer Abril Sierra presenting one of the live auction Dreamer Platters
The purpose of Dream Big is to raise crucial funds for Dreamer Classes and Dreamer School programs.
Portland, October 20th. Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel took the checkered flag at the Portland Expo Center during the 13th annual evening of pinewood derby car racing. Dozens of local companies joined in the fun by building their miniature cars to compete head-to-head against their rivals.
Ready, Set, Go! For Wishes on Wheels!
The Franz Family Bakery team included: DeeDee Dolp, Lisa Waltos, Johnathan Dolp, Ken Waltos, Jim Kennison, Tommy Morena, Keith Van Emmerick, and Nicki Moreno
Brenda Alexander and Kent Grove, were the Wishes on Wheels co-chairs
George J. Brown, MD, Legacy President and CEO, and his wife, Barbara Young cheered on the racers
Wishes on Wheels was presented by Skanska, the construction and development Corporation. The event drew 380 guests and raised over $100,000 for Randall Children’s Hospital.
Nick Headgy, Justin Cook, and Chris Thorn from Skanska
Fred Meyer was represented on the racetrack
Boy Scout volunteers, Colton Rasanen, Barndon Henegan
Andy Carson from KPTV and Lisa Goren from Legacy served as emcees
The friendly competition benefits Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
The evening of pinewood derby car races drew hundreds of supporters of Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.
Portland, October 20th. Celebrated chefs served up global flavors to 200 enthusiastic supporters of the Portland Farmers Market. The group was marking the 20th Anniversary of the local, sustainable city fare at Sharp, the Restaurant at The International Culinary School.
Connie Rawlings Dritsas, Mona Johnson (Market Communications), Darius Hartwell (Board Member), Delilah Hartwell, Trudy Toliver, Executive Director of the Farmers Market, and Traci Manning (Board Member)
Over the last 20 years, the Portland Farmers Market has grown steadily and today manages more than 250 vendors at six sites in Portland’s urban core. Total sales for all vendors reaches nearly $6 million annually, with the majority of that income going directly to vendors and local farmers themselves. The Farmers Market administration is a nonprofit and the Anniversary Party was a fundraiser which made $10,000.
Goat Cheese Canelloni with Chanterelles, Pumpkin & Sage
Entrees at the The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Portland included things like: Baked Wild Salmon with Mushroom Miso and Steamed Rice
Caril Adamschick, Dave Adamschick, Jo Wollschlaeger, Brian Morisky, Robyn Pryor
Portland Farmers Market has partnered with neighborhood organizations, FoodShare Fund Northeast, and Fresh Exchange to increase access to farmers markets for low income shoppers by matching funds for many recipients.
Portland, October 11th. Over 1,000 people were on hand at the Convention Center to celebrate outstanding Oregonians. Governor Kitzhaber (and former Governors Kulongoski, Roberts and Atiyeh) hosted the annual event. Each year, the Governors pay tribute to only four individuals, companies and/or organizations which have contributed to the greatness of State. (Photo Credit: Andie Petkus.) The Governors’ Gold Awards also benefited Special Olympics Oregon, a unique organization serving Special Olympics athletes since 1972.
2011 Governors' Gold honorees (from left to right): Dick Withnell, Steve McCoid, Governor Kulongoski, Governor Kitzhaber, Jean M. Auel, Ken Austin, Joan Austin, Governor Roberts, Governor Atiyeh, Dan Wieden and Steven G. Hackett.
Recipients for 2011 were: Ken & Joan Austin, Co-Founders, A-dec, Inc. Steve McCoid, President and CEO of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, Dan Wieden, Co-Founder of Wieden+Kennedy, Mark Donegan, Chairman and CEO Steven G. Hackett, President and COO, Investment Cast Products from Precision Castparts Corp.
Jean M. Auel, International Best-Selling Author received a Special Achievement Award. And the Al and Pat Reser Civic Leadership Award went to, Dick Withnell, Chairman of the Board, Withnell Motor Company.
Gerry Frank taking a moment to honor his friend, former Governor and Senator, Mark Hatfield
Governor Roberts and CEO Margaret Hunt at the 2011 Governors Gold Awards
Columbia Sportswear Chairman, Gert Boyle presenting the Shriver Greatness Award to Special Olympics Oregon World Game athlete, Christy Clark.
More than $225,000 was raised for Special Olympics Oregon, thanks to the generosity of the individuals in attendance at this year’s Governors’ Gold Awards.
Special Olympics Oregon and World Games athlete, Kevin Zwart, gives the athlete oath "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt" to the more than 1000 people in attendance.
Special Olympics Oregon Board Member and (Law Enforcement Torch Run) LETR partner Joel Goodwin and Special Olympics Oregon World Game Athlete, Jillian Smalley light the Torch of Hope for the 2011 Governors Gold Awards.
The mission of Special Olympics Oregon is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Portland, October 15th. More than 400 guests donned blue jeans and bling for “Home Grown,” the annual gala to raise funds to support Oregon Food Bank’s mission: to eliminate hunger and its root causes. (Photo credit, Sarah Galbraith Photography.) Oregon Food Bank transformed its warehouse in northeast Portland into a lively farmer’s market, complete with food carts (Tastebud, Oregon Ice Works, New Seasons Market and Provvista), the Burnside Bridge, and an orchard. The event raised $536,000.
Guests Larry and Pat Strausburgh (foreground) and Chuck Williams and Cheryl Scarcelli both of Providence Health & Services (background) dance to the lively music of Triple Threat at Oregon Food Bank’s gala
The gala included dinner prepared with local ingredients by Michael Stanton, executive chef of The Heathman Restaurant and Bar; salad by David Anderson, executive chef, Genoa; and desserts by New Seasons Market.
Gary Bauer, director of government and community affairs, NW Natural, raises paddle during Special Appeal, led by auctioneer Johnna Wells, at “Home Grown,” Oregon Food Bank’s annual gala. The event raised an estimated $500,000. Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund provided a Special Appeal match to encourage donations.
Event Co-Chair Lisa Sedlar, the 5’1” CEO of New Seasons Market,” shoots hoops with special guest former Portland Trail Blazer Terry Porter to raise funds to support Oregon Food Bank’s mission at “Home Grown"
Gala co-chairs Lisa Sedlar, CEO of New Seasons Market (left), and Syd Hannigan, retired Safeway executive (right), pose for the paparazzi with Portland Mayor Sam Adams at “Home Grown,
Gala emcee, Sheila Hamilton of 101.9 KINK.fm, chats with Karla Wenzel, chair of the Oregon Food Bank Board of Directors, at “Home Grown,” Oregon Food Bank’s annual gala fundraiser
Philip Kalberer, president, Kalberer Co., and former chair of Oregon Food Bank Board of Directors, stands in front of the Burnside Bridge cutout with Lisa Sedlar, gala co-chair, and CEO, New Seasons Market, along with guest Joyce Larson.
Home Grown!
Caption: Karla Wenzel, chair of Oregon Food Bank Board of Directors, (center) congratulates co-chairs Lisa Sedlar, CEO, New Seasons Market, (left) and Syd Hannigan, retired Safeway executive, at Oregon Food Bank’s annual gala
Major sponsors included New Seasons Market and Schnitzer Steel; lead sponsors Tillamook County Creamery Association, Nike, NW Natural and Walsh Construction. Other sponsors included: David Mayne and Very Sirius Productions; and Alpha Broadcasting.
Since 1982, Oregon Food Bank has been leading the fight against hunger in Oregon and southwest Washington by collecting and distributing food through a network of four OFB branches and 16 independent regional food banks.
The OFB Network helps nearly 1 in 5 households fend off hunger. OFB also leads statewide efforts to increase resources for hungry families and to eliminate the root causes of hunger through advocacy, nutrition education, and helping communities strengthen local food systems.
Portland, October 1st. Animal Lovers united at at the Governor Hotel for a fun-filled night to raise money for the 24-hour emergency, critical care, education and community outreach services of DoveLewis. (Photo credit: K&K Graphics) The event raised $246,000 for the emergency animal hospital.
Lori Gregory and her daughter Shannon accept a Dove Award on behalf of their therapy llama, Rojo from emcee, Ann Schatz
Christian & Annette Joly are thanked by DoveLewis CEO Ron Morgan
Wine was a popular silent auction item
Bill Furman and niece Adreanne Hazen accept the A.B. Lewis Lifetime Devotion Award in memory of Bill’s late wife, Joyce Furman
Who could resist having their photo snapped with a llama?
The live auction offered a host of options
The Wet Nose Soirée is DoveLewis' largest annual gala and drew 328 supporters
A presentation featured the recipients of all of the generosity
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.
Portland, October 8th. A beloved opera gets a bold ballet twist and Stravinsky gets polished to a sexy new shine in Oregon Ballet Theatre’s World Premiere re-envisioning of Stravinsky’s Petrouchka and Bizet’s Carmen, at the Keller Auditorium. (Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert)
Choreographer Nicolo Fonte has chosen to completely transform Petrouchka
An exciting post party at the Marriott followed opening night for the OBT premiere.
Tom and Sandy Hageman with Principal Dancers Chauncey Parsons (Don José), and Alison Roper (Carmen) at the opening night after party at the Portland Marriott for Oregon Ballet Theatre’s world premiere performance of Nicolo Fonte’s Petrouchka and Christopher Stowell’s Carmen at the Keller Auditorium. Photos by Rachel Austen
OBT Board of Trustees Chair Harold Goldstein, Romani Lay and Principal Guest Artist Artur Sultanov (who portrayed “The Conjurer” in Petrouchka and “Muerte” in Carmen) Photo by Rachel Austen.
Choreographer Nicolo Fonte chats with OBT Trustee Dean Richardson and School of Oregon Ballet Theatre Pre-Professional Division student and Petrouchka cast member, Dominique Leopold
Petrouchka/Carmen Costume Designer Mark Zappone with Melissa Burch and Kurt Hutton at the opening night after party at the Portland Marriott for Oregon Ballet Theatre’s world premiere performance of Nicolo Fonte’s Petrouchka and Christopher Stowell’s Carmen
Petrouchka/Carmen premiered on Saturday, October 8, 2011 and ran for 5 performances through Saturday, October 15, 2011.
Portland, October 13th. The 2011 Fall Gala for Bridge Meadows was held the Portland Art Museum. The program supports foster youth, adoptive families and elders in a residential setting. Derenda Schubert, Executive Director of Bridge Meadows gathered with Board Members Kathy Pienovi, Julie Peterson, Jason Haggart and Terri Carbone.
Denise Prothe, Laura Freer, Leah King, Karen Lazzeroni, and Liz Thoenes
Ron Cain and Howard Hedinger
Cocktail hour
Regence was the Platinum Sponsor for the dinner and auction.
At the event, a photo of the home for foster familes was displayed
Bridge Meadow is a planned neighborhood Located in the Portsmouth neighborhood which supports foster families. It’s near parks, transportation and schools. The residential community has homes, apartments for elders, an intergenerational center, gardens and a play area. Residents were also on hand to enjoy the gala.
Residents Steven Huff, Stephney Huff, Shirley Gulliksen, Jackie and Renee Moseley (Program Director)
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The Silent Auction Raised money for the program
Bridge Meadows, formerly known as Portland Hope Meadows, has the mission of developing and sustaining intergenerational neighborhoods for adoptive families of foster children that promote permanency, community and caring relationships, while offering safety and meaningful purpose in the daily lives of older adults.
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