~ Newberg Noon Rotary Club Newsletter ~

Rotary Club of Newberg, Zoom Meeting

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

 

~ Call to Order ~

President Joe Morelock welcomed Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to the Hybrid Live/Zoom meeting at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

 

 

~ Flag Salute ~

Jim lead participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

~ 4 Way Test ~

Scott lead participants in the recital of the 4 Way Test:

Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think, say and do:

#1 – Is it the TRUTH?

#2 – Is it FAIR to all concerned?

#3 – Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

#4 – Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

~ Announcements ~

Joe Morelock Announced that he will be resigning as President as he has not been able to devote proper time to his role with the Woodburn School District. He thanked everyone for their great year(s), especially thanking Becky for stepping up into leadership and for Shannon Buckmaster who has put in a lot of time and effort into keeping the Club running smoothly and aiding major transitions.

Metro Rotary Club is looking for Used Laptops or Tablets. Reach out if you might have one you are willing to donate.

Interact is collecting pet supplies and funds for their service project. Click here to donate by buying from their Amazon Account: https://a.co/8kuxOOc.

~ Guests ~

Elise Yarnell-Hollamon, Guest, Newberg City Councilor

Emily G, Guest

Linda Cox, Guest, Caldwell Banker

Jennie Delp, Guest, NHS Grad Committee

Patrice Qualman, Guest Speaker, Creating Opportunities

~ The Rotary Duck ~

Message from the Editor (Dan Keuler): My sincere apologies, but having had to attend remotely, my audio quality during the Duck was insufficient to capture everyone’s updates and may have missed a few of the guests’ names and messages to the club.

 

~ Today’s Program: Creating Opportunities with Patrice Qualman ~

Patrice Qualman, Program Consultant for Creating Opportunities, a small non-profit out of Salem that serves communities spanning 8 counties. Per their website: their mission statement states: Our mission is supporting children and adults with disabilities, their families and communities in creating opportunities together. Creating Opportunities is a community organization developed for the primary purpose of supporting families of children with developmental disabilities who live in Polk, Yamhill and Marion Counties. They encourage families to maintain a positive outlook while acquiring knowledge and taking action to create and expand resources in their local community. Equipped with information and support received through the Creating Opportunities Family Network, families will direct the planning and implementation of their child’s services, and champion the empowerment of other families. They promote active participation of individuals who have a developmental disability in all facets of life at home, at work and in the community. They join families in celebrating the strengths, unique gifts and personal achievements of people who experience developmental disabilities.

They have a program called the Regional Family Network, which serves Polk, Yamhill, and Marion Counties. This program strengthens families through support, trainings, advocacy, and activities. They also do Free trainings for community organizations and Businesses, free of charge to the org. They seek to advocate and help communities recognize the needs of disabled

The Employer Resource Connection Program is a contract they have through the Oregon Dept of Health and Human Services. It offers tools and support to help people with disabilities or mental health diagnosis and their families employ Support Workers. They must be eligible to employ Personal Support Workers or Personal Care Attendants.

They have a lot of events they host, many of them online workshops, which can be found on their website that support families with family members with disabilities. They are also very active on Facebook if you would like to connect and keep up on events most of which may include Fun, Education, Food/Drink/Prizes free of charge:

April 23: Happy Camper Family Event

April 28: Preparing for Middleschool

May 7: Mother’s Day Weekend Social

May 17/19: Housing related workshops

June 6: How to help your child communicate Workshop

For more information on the organization, how to donate, or volunteering opportunities, visit their website at https://www.creatingops.org/.

Check your e-mails for Zoom meeting access information, special announcements, and newsletter release notifications.

~ Joke of the Day ~

The Past, Present, and Future walked into a bar…
It was Tense.

~ Happy Quotes! ~

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always Possible.”

– Dalai Lama

~ Published 4/20/2022: Dan Keuler, Newsletter Editor ~

~ Newberg Noon Rotary Club Newsletter ~

Rotary Club of Newberg, Zoom Meeting

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

 

~ Call to Order ~

President-Elect Becky Ankeny welcomed Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to the Hybrid Live/Zoom meeting at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

 

 

~ Flag Salute ~

Ralph lead participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

~ 4 Way Test ~

Walter lead participants in the recital of the 4 Way Test:

Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think, say and do:

#1 – Is it the TRUTH?

#2 – Is it FAIR to all concerned?

#3 – Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

#4 – Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

~ Announcements ~

Pancake Breakfast: Note that this is a lot of work and they are in need of volunteers. Please reach out if you would like to join it, it is a lot of fun. Aaron is in charge of the committee so get ahold of him to get involved. This is very important and we would be very appreciative to anyone willing to be on the planning committee.

Ukraine Announcement: Ukrainian relief pledges last week: Last week we collected moneys – 5 people still need to send funds related to funding Laura’s sister in law who is an RN looking to fly to help refugee effort.

Metro Rotary Club is looking for Used Laptops or Tablets. Reach out if you might have one you are willing to donate.

Interact is collecting pet supplies and funds for their service project. Click here to donate by buying from their Amazon Account: https://a.co/8kuxOOc.

~ Guests ~

Nancy Perez-Flores, Guest Speaker

Amanda Brooks, Guest Speaker

~ The Rotary Duck ~

Message from the Editor (Dan Keuler): My sincere apologies, but having had to attend remotely, my audio quality during the Duck was insufficient to capture everyone’s updates and missed a few of the guests’ names and messages to the club.

 

~ Today’s Program: Henderson House with Amanda Brooks and Nancy Perez-Flores ~

Amanda Brooks and Nancy Perez-Flores are the Program Manager and Executive Director, respectively for Henderson House which is Yamhill County community-based organization whose mission is to provide culturally aware outreach, education, and services for victims of domestic and sexual violence through leadership, hope and respect for thriving families. They serve anyone who identifies as a victim or survivor of abuse. They are 100% confidential. They work with individuals to allow them to share in confidence. They have a 247 crisis hotline and an emergency shelter for those fleeing immediate danger of abuse. Men, Women, Children can utilize. They statistically have more women in their services, but men can also be victims. Men who are victims often have a more difficult time coming in and asking for assistance due to culturally accepted masculinity norms. They operate support groups which just restarted following a brief pause due to covid. They also have a girls circle at NHS for 11-17 YOs. The support groups and advocacy center are located in McMinnville. The shelter has 5 room house. They can take in 13 individuals at a time, as max capacity, which is not enough for the whole county, and hope to support more victims/survivors as they continue to grow their assets and resources. They also can help fill out a protection order and accompany them to court for emotional support. They can help answer questions and office is open to walk in MF9-5. They also have a survivor fund that helps survivors gain independence by funding their finding their own place or storage unit as needed.

They also have long-term advocacy efforts where they are trying to spread the word of their resources and provide long-term support for victims. They also do hospital accompaniment. This is important for sexual assault which can be difficult emotionally but also to help understand the types of questions asked.

They are funded through Federal and State grants with a smaller portion through private donations. The BoD also does a Fundraiser once per year. Last year it was called 40 years of hope, as they had their 40th year as an org. This year will be called Illuminating Hope, which will be in October for violence awareness month including many activities and an online auction.

They have served thousands of local victims, about 20-30 calls a week, with an increase need for safety with COVID phasing out.

They serve all of YC, and partner with YCAP in many ways including mental health. They are willing to partner with many different organizations but require any agency they might work with to be able to abide by confidentiality needs, a key requirement to partner with them.

For more information on the organization, how to donate, or volunteering opportunities, visit their website at https://www.hendersonhouse.org.

Check your e-mails for Mike Caruso’s Zoom meeting access information.

~ Joke of the Day ~

Q: Why do bicycles fall over?
A: Because they are two-tired.

~ Happy Quotes! ~

“Don’t forget to stop and admire the things you love about who you are.”

– Dan Keuler

~ Published 4/20/2022: Dan Keuler, Newsletter Editor ~

~ Newberg Noon Rotary Club Newsletter ~

Rotary Club of Newberg, Zoom Meeting

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

 

~ Call to Order ~

President-Elect Becky Ankeny welcomed Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to the Zoom meeting at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2022, as the Chehalem Cultural Center was reserved for the Camelia Festival.

 

~ Flag Salute ~

Auggie lead participants in the Pledge of Allegiance (English).

Becky lead participants in the Pledge of Allegiance (Spanish).

 

~ 4 Way Test ~

A Rotarian lead participants in the recital of the 4 Way Test:

Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think, say and do:

#1 – Is it the TRUTH?

#2 – Is it FAIR to all concerned?

#3 – Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

#4 – Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

~ Announcements ~

Pancake Breakfast: Note that this is a lot of work and they are in need of volunteers. Please reach out if you would like to join it, it is a lot of fun. Aaron is in charge of the committee so get ahold of him to get involved. This is very important and we would be very appreciative to anyone willing to be on the planning committee.

Ukraine Announcement: Ukrainian relief pledges last week: Last week we collected moneys – 5 people still need to send funds related to funding Laura’s sister in law who is an RN looking to fly to help refugee effort.

Topenesh washington – Auggie researched this place which has 30 murals. They began doing murals in 1989 and are looking to touch up some of their murals. Something to consider for our murals

Metro Rotary Club is looking for Used Laptops or Tablets. Reach out if you might have one you are willing to donate.

Interact is collecting pet supplies and funds for their service project. Click here to donate by buying from their Amazon Account: https://a.co/8kuxOOc.

~ Guests ~

Rich Brown, Guest

Gage Hannan, Guest Speaker

 

~ Today’s Program: Friendsview Updates with Gage Hannan ~

Gage Hannan is the Residency Planning coordinator sharing updates on the Friendsview Retirement Community. They are adding 124 new homes in their big expansion underway, which is Gage’s specialty. Gage is a 3rd Generation Newbergundian, living here his whole life. He started working in HS for FriendsView, working different roles for the community off and on over time. He was recently married. He has served roles from independent living to high levels of care. FV is a type A life plan, which is all inclusive with different levels of care available. Type B and C are usually for profit while A is usually non profit. FV is the only Type A in Oregon. Originally a community specifically for Quakers, FV is now open to all faiths, though they still offer religious activities and serve their residents with many Religious values in mind. Originally FV area was a rhye field, and now evolved. FV with the help of its residents, has created and maintained Hess Creek area. They work hard to stay involved in the community. They also maintain a relationship with GFU, where they have opportunities to pursue discounted educational opportunities as well as offer social interaction between the residents and GFU students.

FV has an Intent list where people have signed up with interest to retire there. There is a $325 application fee with a date to the future. Once a home becomes available, they will go down the Resident Transfer List and the Intent list. Regarding the new expansion, the lists have already been gone through and now they have vacancies that anyone can look into. They have half of the Sutten Terrace reservations left which is a year from completion.

Reach out to Gage or Molly Lister to get more information about FV or about becoming a Resident.

For more information on the organization, job or volunteering opportinities, visit their website at https://www.friendsview.org/.

Check your e-mails for Mike Caruso’s Zoom meeting access information.

~ Joke of the Day ~

Q: What do you call a person who loves Mondays?
A: Retired.

~ Happy Quotes! ~

“Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of an open Highway.”

– Unknown

~ Published 4/13/2022: Dan Keuler, Newsletter Editor ~

~ Newberg Noon Rotary Club Newsletter ~

Rotary Club of Newberg, Zoom Meeting

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

 

~ Call to Order ~

President-Elect Becky Ankeny welcomed Rotarians and Friends of Rotary to the Hybrid Live/Zoom meeting at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

 

~ Flag Salute ~

Walter lead participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

~ 4 Way Test ~

Scott lead participants in the recital of the 4 Way Test:

Rotary’s Four Way Test of the things we think, say and do:

#1 – Is it the TRUTH?

#2 – Is it FAIR to all concerned?

#3 – Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

#4 – Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

~ Announcements ~

Welcome to the Club Madeline Candeaux!

Joe Morelock and the Club officially welcomed and inducted the newest member of our club: Madeline Candeaux. Madeline is the owner and operator of SpaceLift Organizing. Welcome Madeline!

 

 

 

Pancake Breakfast: Note that this is a lot of work and they are in need of volunteers. Please reach out if you would like to join it, it is a lot of fun. Aaron is in charge of the committee so get ahold of him to get involved. This is very important and we would be very appreciative to anyone willing to be on the planning committee.

 

Interact Club: Interactors Rowan and Ella attended the meeting virtually and announced their excitement for the new local project. They finished their international Kenya project and were really proud of that project. For their local project they are focusing on helping people care for their pets, understanding that pets are valuable for mental health. The funds will help pay for all sorts of pet care expenses including but not limited to medical costs such as spay and neutering, food, supplies such as leashes, etc. They will be reaching out to senior centers, non profits, schools, and homeless shelters to spread the word about their program.

 

~ Guests ~

Emily G, Guest, A Family Place

Rowan, Newberg High School Interact Club

Ella, Newberg High School Interact Club

Beto Reyes, Guest Speaker

~ The Rotary Duck ~

Rick: Is very happy to see everyone today, especially Julie! Welcome Back!

Dan R: Invited us all to check out his newest episode of The Giving Town Podcast, whereby he interviewed local business owner and philanthropist Brian Love. That episode can be viewed at the following link: The Giving Town Podcast. Dan also mentioned that he intends to organize a group called the GTP Advocates, who would be able to nominate interviewees for future podcasts. He also mentioned that he will be interviewing Denise on an upcoming episode.

Laura: Announced Rotary efforts that are underway to continue the assistance to Ukraine. The Club did an impromptu paddle raise in an attempt to raise enough funds for air travel, as a Rotarian is heading over to Poland to help organize the efforts. The Club came through with $1,200 of donations in less than a minute or two thanks to many generous members.

Kim: Celebrated her daughter’s 7th birthday. It was an extra great birthday because they were able to finally have a party to celebrate, which hadn’t been the case through COVID.

Dan K: Noted that he already listened to Dan R’s Giving Town Podcast and that it was a great interview.

Denise: Shared that she just celebrated her son’s 21st birthday, which was difficult for her having watched him grow up so fast. She also is grateful to be here in person and for the Interact Club to be present at todays meeting.

~ Today’s Program: MV Advancements with Beto Reyes ~

Beto Reyes is the Communications Manager for MV Advancements, an organization that serves adults with disabilities in Oregon. Beto was born in Mexico, which is where he remembers being first introduced to Rotary as there were local Clubs there. He noted the importance of serving the local community and society as whole, thanking the Club for their hard work serving.

He now works for MV Advancements, which was originally founded as Mid-Valley Rehab. We have come a long way over the years in understanding how to best serve adults with disabilities, and MV Advancements prides itself on a dedication to continuous improvements. They serve about 250 individuals, which is down a bit since COVID. They operate 5 24 hr homes in McMinnville where residents receive 24 hour assistance, and are able to live their lives. They also serve by finding adults with disabilities quality, long term employment opportunities. He noted that they are not interested in “charity employment” where employers hire just to be kind, but are looking for employers with real needs that can be filled and served by dedicated, passionate employees. He shared an example of an employee that loves cars and driving, where they found an opportunity where the employee was able to serve the community by driving a transport for the residents, which was a real need able to be filled by the disabled individual who was passionate about the job. They also have a direct support program, where volunteers can simply spend time with disabled individuals, taking them out to have fun. They have a supported living program for individuals who just need some small sorts of support, giving them enough assistance to live independent lives.

Beto noted that the biggest need that MV Advancements has is volunteers. They need people who want to befriend these disabled adults and serve them as a friend. You can reach out and find opportunities to make connections to this community and serve them through true friendship and companionship.

For more information on the organization, how to get involved, or how to donate, visit their website at https://mvadvancements.org/.

Check your e-mails for Mike Caruso’s Zoom meeting access information.

~ Joke of the Day ~

Today I learned that if you flip a canoe over you can wear it as a hat… because it is cap-sized.

~ Happy Quotes! ~

“Go forth and be human.”

– Today’s Presentation

~ Published 3/29/2022: Dan Keuler, Newsletter Editor ~