UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
May
Annual Honors Ceremony
Enjoy the memories from these previous in-person Honors Ceremonies.....
When: Thursday, May 20, 2021, Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Where: Zoom - from the comfort of your own home
Guest Speakers: Freeland Spirits Founder & CEO, Jill Kuehler
The final program for our unique 2020-21 year is the Honors Celebration in May where we celebrate our leaders and funding accomplishments as well as induct our newly elected Board members. It is sobering to plan a second Zoom Honors ceremony…what a long, strange year it’s been!
We will begin our business meeting at 3:30 and Ilga Ross will lead our induction ceremony for new leaders. Katie Raetz and Susan Marthens, Co-Presidents, will also recognize the work that our current Board members have accomplished during this extraordinary program year.
At 4:00, we will introduce our very special guests from Freeland Spirits, a Portland based women owned and run craft distillery who will tell us their amazing story and guide us on how to make a gin and a bourbon cocktail! In the coming days, Portland branch members will receive a special link where they will be able to order a mixology kit from Freeland Spirits before the event.
In June we will begin planning our 2021-22 programs. Dare we start with an in-person picnic in August? Stay tuned….
We are asking that branch members register for this meeting and in the coming days, you will receive an invitation to register for the Zoom meeting. When you receive that email, just click on the Register Now button, enter your name and email address and click on the submit button. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the program meeting.
Where: Zoom - from the comfort of your own home
Guest Speakers: Freeland Spirits Founder & CEO, Jill Kuehler
The final program for our unique 2020-21 year is the Honors Celebration in May where we celebrate our leaders and funding accomplishments as well as induct our newly elected Board members. It is sobering to plan a second Zoom Honors ceremony…what a long, strange year it’s been!
We will begin our business meeting at 3:30 and Ilga Ross will lead our induction ceremony for new leaders. Katie Raetz and Susan Marthens, Co-Presidents, will also recognize the work that our current Board members have accomplished during this extraordinary program year.
At 4:00, we will introduce our very special guests from Freeland Spirits, a Portland based women owned and run craft distillery who will tell us their amazing story and guide us on how to make a gin and a bourbon cocktail! In the coming days, Portland branch members will receive a special link where they will be able to order a mixology kit from Freeland Spirits before the event.
In June we will begin planning our 2021-22 programs. Dare we start with an in-person picnic in August? Stay tuned….
We are asking that branch members register for this meeting and in the coming days, you will receive an invitation to register for the Zoom meeting. When you receive that email, just click on the Register Now button, enter your name and email address and click on the submit button. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the program meeting.
Future Programs - Mark Your Calendars!
TBD: A tour of "Nevertheless She Persisted" at the Oregon Historical Society
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PORTLAND BRANCH ONGOING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Monthly Board of Directors Meetings
Portland branch Board of Directors meetings are open to all members. Attending is an excellent way to get to know the board members and to learn about what's being planned for our branch. Branch Directors meetings are usually held the first Wednesday of each month. For specific dates and time, please see the Portland Branch Calendar above.
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Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity??
Our branch members partner with the Portland area Girl Scouts and the Saturday Academy to offer beginning programming classes to young girls in support of our commitment to STEM education for girls and women. No special tech skills are necessary - just a desire to help young girls expand their knowledge of STEM. If you would like to know more about this program, please contact Ginny McQueen our STEM volunteer coordinator, who will be happy to talk with you about time commitments and responsibilities. And if you would like to know more about the great work Saturday Academy does, check out their website
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OTHER EVENTS & ITEMS OF INTEREST
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YWCA Events & Workshops
The YWCA of Greater Portland's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. To support that mission, the 'Y' offers a wide variety of events and workshops every month. Check out their website to find an event or workshop or to get on their email distribution list to be notified of upcoming events.
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Did you know that women in Oregon earned 82 cents for every one dollar men earned in 2017? Teaching women to better negotiate salaries is one way to help close the gender pay gap and AAUW has rolled out two programs to help close that gap. Start Smart is a workshop aimed at helping college women build skills and confidence to negotiate salaries. Work Smart is designed to help women at any stage of their careers negotiate better salaries and benefits and is now available in an online version! Ready to get started? Click here to register for a FREE online Work Smart salary negotiation course. |
League of Women Voters Civic Education Programs
The Portland League of Women Voters Civic Education Tuesday evening programs are free and open to the public. Programs are designed to inform the community about relevant issues. For a complete listing of the programs or to view a video of previous presentations please go to their website.
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