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President Christine Green
Vice Pres. Edrie Bizak
Secretary Kathie England
Treasurer Virginia Rubin
Past Pres. Judi Jones
Directors
Jo Anna Dirk
Pam Mason
Marilyn Mays
Gloria Nussbaum
Joan Riley
Board meetings
4th Tues of each month
11:30 am- 1:00 pm
TriStar Search & Staffing
6960 SW Varns
Tigard 97223
Monthly Luncheon
Multnomah Athletic Club
members $25
guests $30
1st Thurs of every month
August Birthdays
8 Beth Freeman
9 Mary Golden
12 Barb Attridge
16 Kim Megorden
Sept Birthdays
15 Christine Green
15 Diane Freaney
25 Susan Ferguson
29 Virginia Rubin
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Greetings!
Happy End of Summer! Please bring a friend and come have lunch with us Sept 3. It's a great time to step out and connect, meet new friends and expand your business contacts! |
President's Message
Did you know Portlandia is home-grown? Most of the networking groups around town are part of larger organizations. Our dues stay in Portland, as well as our fundraising efforts. The benefit of a local organization is that your voice is heard. Our goals and plans come from the ideas and efforts of our members and not from a national organization.
Our monthly luncheon is just one way to connect with our members. Here are some other tips to getting value from your membership:
1. Update your directory listing online. Let other members know what services you offer. 3. Join us for our social time - Next month is Vault Martini Bar! Don't miss the fun!
4. Take a member to coffee - I have seen amazing relationships form out of members getting to know each other.
5. Join a committee - Get involved with making our club a sustainable part of the community.
6. Become a mentor - A great way to give back to the community. 7. Register for the October Communication Workshop - This is a FREE gift in business development that we give to our members. Be sure to take advantage of this powerful workshop. Your membership in Portlandia is a valuable tool to help you grow your business. Take advantage of the many opportunities to expand your contacts, community and your business. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
Warm regards,
Christine Green
Portlandia President
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September Luncheon
Please invite a friend and join us for our monthly luncheon, Sept 3rd, at the MAC, on 18th & SW Salmon.
11:30 - 1:30 pm
$25 members/ $30 guests
$10 coffee & program only
Luncheon menu: Chicken Tikka Masala- Chicken breast marinated in yogurt & spices, served with rice and seasonal vegetables. Dessert: lemon Tart w/ berry sauce.
Special Note: Due to the popularity of our luncheon , reservations or walk-ins after August 31 will be coffee reservations only. Thank you!
We greatly appreciate those who can pay through our secure site. Members must log-in. Contact Jo-Anna for website help: dirking@comcast.net
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September Speaker
Fights Poverty With a Mouse
Della Rae believes in abundance. " What we know for sure is that there is more than enough to go around," says the Portland native. That's why she and her sisiter Deborah formed a nonprofit in 2005 to fight poverty by providing low -income families with household goods.
But Rae realized that they had not scratched the surface of the problem -how to connect those of us who have stuff to give away with those who need it. Three years later she had an innovative solution!
Hear Rae tell the story of how she took a little dream and made a huge difference, at our Sept 3rd luncheon. |
PORTLANDIA AFTER HOURS
(A Professional's Networking Event)
The public is invited to attend this open forum and take advantage of meeting and networking with other professionals and business owners.
DATE: Thursday, August 20th, 2009
TIME: 5:30 pm- 7:45 pm
PLACE: Heathman Hotel, Broadway at Salmon
SPEAKER: Cleon Cox has facilitated Job Finders Support Group since 1991, is a former Area Governor & Club President of Toastmasters International & an active member of Wallmasters International.
TOPIC: "Networking 101- The Art of Building a Network"
PRICE: $12 for Portlandia members / $15 for non-members, general public
Event & Light Appetizers included, No Host, Cash Bar available
AGENDA: The event will consist of 30-45 minutes of informal networking, followed by a formal 30 minute presentation and Q & A. The rest of the evening will be devoted to more networking & making meaningful connections.
Please RSVP before August 17th at www.portlandia.org
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Hone Your Communication Skills
With In-depth Workshop
Would you like to get even more practice
* Communicating more powerfully in difficult situations?
* Learning to treat yourself more compassionately?
* Doing a better job setting boundaries and saying "no" respectfully?
* Motivating others without using fear, guilt or shame?
Mentors and mentees have raved about two workshops called Building More Satisfying Relationships by Barbara MacKay, founder and owner of North Star Facilitators. Everyone who attended wanted MORE TIME. Barbara is back to present a longer workshop to help us hone our skills.
This workshop is open to Portlandia mentors, mentees, and members (you don't have to be a current mentor to attend).
The workshop is Saturday, Oct. 24, 1:30 - 5 p.m. at Dress for Success Oregon, 1532 NE 37th, Portland, OR97232.
The room seats only 40. So it's important that you reserve your place in the workshop by October 15 with Kathie@timeforsuccess.net or phone Kathie England at 503-531-9466.
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Bowling Babes & Buddies
A small but enthusiastic group of Portlandia members, with husbands & kids in tow, had a great night out at the Hollywood Bowling alley. Our degrees of expertise were all over the board but even beginners threw a few strikes! We agreed that the pitchers of beer might have helped relax us.
After a couple of games, we drove to Staniches for their famous burgers and (your guessed it) more beer!
All is well that ends well & we went home safe & happy with our designated drivers.
Many thanks to Joan Riley & Linnea Osterberg for arranging this fun event! |
Are You LinkedIn?
One way to stay connected with other Portlandia members is through the social media site, LinkedIn. Portlandia Club has a group there. Once you have created a profile for yourself on LinkedIn ( free), you can join the Portlandia Club's group.
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Portlandia New Members - August
Irina Sontag was referred to Portlandia by former member Claudia Knauer and joined Portlandia for networking. Irina is a Financial Representative with New England Financial, a MetLife company. She holds her BS in Economics and Irina offers expertise in Life, Disability, LTC Insurance, Retirement Plans and Annuities. In her spare time Irina enjoys art, fitness and reading.
A member in 2001, Kate McNulty re-joined Portlandia for business networking and collegial support. Kate is a Business Coach and Owner of the Portland Coaching & Counseling Center. She holds her MSW from PSU and Kate offers expertise in negotiation and mediation. In her spare time Kate enjoys singing, dance, cycling, and hiking.
Mary Golden was referred to Portlandia by member Joan Riley and decided to join the club after attending as a guest where she enjoyed meeting supportive women who demonstrate that support through Dress for Success. Mary is an Independent Jeweler with Fifth Avenue Collection and in addition to her business, she offers expertise in the areas of Human Resources and Affirmative Action Plans. Mary holds her degree in English. In her spare time Mary enjoys Nordic walking, reading mystery and suspense novels and golf.
Donna Renton joined Portlandia after attending our Networking Derby this month and she's really looking forward to connecting and forging long lasting relationships with other professional women. Donna is the President and Owner of a business called Workplace Mediation and Investigation. She offers her clients knowledge in the areas of civil rights laws, wage and hour laws, supervisory training, mediation, investigation and training development. In her spare time, Donna enjoys travel, reading, music and dog shows.
Please welcome all four new members to Portlandia Club!
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SAVE THE DATE
Portlandia "Members Only" Social Event
When: Sept 24th
Time: 5pm - 7: 30 pm
Where: Vault Martini Bar
226 NW 12th
503-244-4909
Martini's & Cocktails $4
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Newsletter Editors:
Judi Jones
Edrie Bizak |
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