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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY
May 21, 1998
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINTJTES
REPORT FROM THE CHAll.
Duane A. Bosworth
REPORT FROM URBAN LEAGUE GUILD
Chris Poole-Jones, Guild President
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO
Lawrence I Dark
FINANCE/PERSONNEL
James Winters, Treasurer
BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Jane C. Cummins, Chair
REPORT FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS
Brian A. Black
Announcements
Distinguished Service Award - University of Oregon
Congratulations, Brian - Thank you for being you Do Us Proud in South Carolina....!!!!
MEETING ADJOURNED
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY
May 21, 1998
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
Duane A. Bosworth
URBAN LEAGUE GUILD
Chris Poole-Jones
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO
Lawrence I Dark
NOM1MATING COMMITTEE
William D. Prows and Ralph Gillespie
FINANCE/PERSONNEL
James Winters, Treasurer
BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mi/tie Vega-Lloyd, Chair
REPORT FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS
Brian A. Black
Announcements
Portland Street Academy Graduation Ceremonies
Portland Community College
Cascade Campus
June 11, 1998
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 16, 1998
MINUTES
Members present:
Duane A. Bosworth, Carol R. Chism, Jane C. Cummins,
Chris Poole-Jones, Brian L. Keck, Paula M. Kinney,
Paul Knauls, Miltie Vega-Lloyd, William D. Prows,
Barbara A. West
Members absent with excuse:
Dr. Daniel 0. Bernstine, Ralph Gillespie, Laura Glosson,
Dr. Lesley M. Hallick, Harry Hutt, Bill M. Isaacson,
Larry G. Miller, Dr. Mildred W. 011ee, Cheryl Perrin,
Leon C. Smith, Gary Tipton, James Winters
Staff present:
Lawrence J. Dark, President/CEO, Brian A. Black,
Tanya K. Perimon, Michael J. Pullen, Marnella Bingham,
Serena Stoudamire, David G. Brody, Don Chalmers
Staff absent with excuse:
James I. Kent
The meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by Board Chair,
Duane A. Bosworth at 7:35 a.m.
Mr. Bosworth opened the meeting with the recommendations for a new slate of officers which
had been submitted by the Nominating Committee for the Executive Committee for the 19981999 Board of Directors of the Urban League of Portland.
Board Chair - Duane A. Bosworth
Vice Chair - Jane C. Cummins
Treasurer - James Winters
Secretary - Miltie Vega-Lloyd
THE MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE SLATE OF OFFICERS
FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR TIlE 1998-1999 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND. THE MOTION PASSED.
Board of Directors
Minutes
April 16, 1998
Page 2
Mr. Bosworth commented on establishing the Vision Committees for the 3 "Es, Education,
Employment and Equality. The concept is to divide up into 3 groups that meet for 4 or 5
months with the goal of producing a report in November about what to do on a 5-year basis in
eaoh of these areas. The first meeting would be to setup the ground rules for discussion of the
needs, where we have been in those areas, where we are today. For example, In Education, what
are we doing with the Alternative School? How large should it be? In the area of Employment,
how to build upon what we have and to create employers not just employees, what is our mission
in creating economic power. In Equality, Director of Advocacy and Race Relations. The
committees would include members of the community and potential funders over the next 5 or
6 months. Mr. Bosworth and Mr. Dark would be part of the meetings. Barbara West is working
on a Vision Outline for the committees.
The following have volunteered for one of the Vision Committees, more board members are
asked to select a committee to participate on.
Education
Employment
Equality
William D. Prows
James Winters
Gary Tipton
Bill M. Isaacson
Duane Bosworth
Barbara West
Paula M. Kinney
With the establishment of the Vision Committees, Mr. Bosworth ask if the regular monthly
meeting of the Board of Directors could be changed to meeting every other month, with the
Vision Committees meeting the month that board meeting was not held. The board agreed to this
schedule, beginning in September, 1998.
Mr. Bosworth reported on the Equal Opportunity Dinner, due to the late response of the potential
sponsorship of the dinner, we fell somewhat short of our initial goal. The Corporate Membership
is also short (a Corporate Membership listing was distributed and reviewed by the Board
members). The need is for 3 more Platinum, 8 more Gold and 15 more sponsors members.
There are still more potentials such as Fred Meyers, The Portland Trailblazers, Adidas,
McDonalds, DoubleTree, Marriott, Hilton and the Oregonian.
URBAN LEAGUE GUILD - Chris Poole-Jones
Mrs. Poole-Jones distributed the Guild's meeting report to the board members. Mrs. Poole-Jones
said that the Guild is searching for a new candidate for president.
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Minutes
April 16, 1998
Page 3
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO - Lawrence J. Dark
Mr. Dark stated that the Urban League had been working with Temple Beth Israel this past year,
and, last week, he attended a Seder Dinner at the Temple along with 2 of the Urban League's
Board members, Chris Poole-Jones and Paul Knauls, who thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The
Urban League is continuing to do more things with Temple Beth Israel.
The Urban League has selected a new Director of Education, Phil Christian, who is with I Have
A Dream Foundation, his starting date is effective July 1, 1998. Also, a new HI V/AIDS
Coordinator, Lewis Dwayne Golden. Mr. Dark thanked Brian A. Black, Vice President of
Programs for the leadership that he has provided in going out and identifying the new directors.
We formed a Management and Leadership Team our first meeting was last week, it was terrific.
Mr. Dark said that the team, is the best management team he has been a part of.
Board member, Bill M. Isaacson has agreed for the 3rd time for him and Providence to host the
Urban League's Annual Meeting, which at this time is scheduled for first week of June. We are
asking the Board members to invite guests to the Annual Meeting.
Mr. Dark was invited by Board member, William D. Prows to Concordia University
Fortune/CEO'S Roundtable Luncheon at the Portland Hilton Hotel, which allowed him to meet
3 people that he wanted to meet, who are now on his calendar for cultivation.
Mr. Dark and Brian Black are involved with the Kettering Foundation on Community Leadership,
the participants are coming to Portland, which is their first visit to the Northwest and will leave
on Friday for Seattle, Washington. Mr. Dark and Mr. Black will accompany them. Mr. Dark
asked the Board if they had any "trinkets such as key chains, coffee mugs, etc., for the Portland
Welcome Bag.
Board member, William D. Prows gave the Urban League of Portland a check for $7,000 from
U.S. West. Also, an anonymous gift was given to the Urban League in the amount of $5,000.
(Mr. Dark read a portion of the letter explaining what inspired them to make the donation).
REPORT FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS - Brian A. Black
BRIEFING ON CAREER CONNECTIONS '98
Mr. Black stated he felt Career Connections '98 met it's primary goal, which was to raise
approximately
$50,000.
Every year the revenue has increased in part because of our
documentation of the event, de-briefing and working with employers.
Before getting the
employers involved, we made only $5,000 the first year I arrived, after getting them involved we
raised $46,000. We are continuing to find ways to strengthen the partnership with our employers.
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Board of Directors
Minutes
April 16, 1998
Page 4
REPORT FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS
BRIEFING ON CAREER CONNECTIONS '98 - Cont'd
Màrnella Bingham, Director of the Workforce Development Department commented that we had
over 2,000 jobs at this Career Connections. Fujitsu was our Employer Of The Year. We had
two new partners, Caldwell Media and State Farm, they did a lot of the copy, folders etc.,
Oregon Lottery will work with us next year. The representative had to have surgery during our
planning stages. We are planning to have all of the One Stops in the region to support the event.
Mr. Black commented that we did a study of the Career Connection last year and Mayor Katz
has used this study as a new standard for such events, Mayor Katz wants this to be the standard
to be used at all community events.
State Farm and the Urban League of Portland had the Achievement Matters Kick-off Press
Conference at Woodlawn School, in which there was wonderful media coverage, a representative
from Governor Kitzhaber office was present and there was terrific interaction of the students.
The feedback from State Farm and the National Marketing firm the National Urban League is
that the Portland Urban League is really a model. The Achievement Matters Youth Rally is May
16, 1998 at Lloyd Center Act 111 Theaters and the following week will be Parent Night.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
"Gift Of The Elders' at Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) until May 2, 1998
The National Urban League's Western Regional Conference, May 28-30, 1998 - Phoenix, AZ.
The National Urban League's Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Aug. 2 to Aug 5, 1998
The Unveiling of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Statue at Oregon Convention Center, Aug 28, 1998
Meeting adjourned.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Don Chalmers
Executive Assistant
to the President/CEO
The Urban League of Portland
Carol R. Chism
Secretary
Board of Directors
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Lawrence J. Dark
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Urban League of Portland
May 21, 1998
LAWRENCE J. DARK
PRESIDENT/CEO
OUTREACH AND CULTIVATION
April 16, 1998
Leonard Jordan, Assistant State Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture - informational and community meeting
April 16, 1998
Tom Cuesack, Oregon Representative of HIJD meeting
April17, 1998
Commissioner Charlie Hales orientation and tour of the Urban League's Facilities
April 20, 1998
Sheila Holden, Pacific Power, cultivation meeting
April 20, 1998
Portland State University's Civic Capacity Seminar
April 21, 1998
Human Rights Leadership Forum
April 22, 1998
Let's Talk Youth meeting
April 22, 1998
Marty Schetter - Cascade Pacific Council
meeting
April 23, 1998
Kettering Foundation Group visit to Portland, directed by Maxine Thomas
April 24, 1998
Kettering Foundation Group to Seattle with Lawrence J. Dark and Brian A. Black
April 28, 1998
Speaker/l4th Annual Oregon Fair Housing Conference
Airport Hotel
April 29, 1998
Let's Talk Youth meeting
April 29, 1998
Mike McKnight, Small Business Association, and Marnella Bingham, Director of
Workforce Development Department, cultivation and tour of Urban League's
facilities.
April 29, 1998
Gerald McFadden, President, Volunteers of American, discussion of the School
Attendance Initiative.
April 29, 1998
Community Focus Court meeting
April 30, 1998
Lolenzo Poe, Director, Dept. of Community & Family Services and James Kent,
Director of Youth and Family Services, Michael Cruse - discussion of programs.
April 30, 1998
Urban League's Management Team and the NE Service Federation's staff with a
get-acquainted gathering
April 30, 1998
Albina Ministerial Alliance (AIVIA) Annual Banquet to receive certificate
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Boy Scouts of America, introduction
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Sheraton Portland
King Facility
May 1, 1998
Bank of America's Portland Art Festival
May 3, 1998
State Superintendent
May 4, 1998
Special meeting
May 4, 1998
Urban League of Portland - New 1998-1999 Executive Committee meeting
May 5, 1998
Duane A. Bosworth, Don Smith, Wilson & Assoc., Tanya Perimon, Michael
Pullen, strategy meeting
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NE Service Federation
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Moderator
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Temple Beth Israel
discussion Garlington Center
LAWRENCE J. DARK
PRESIDENT/CEO
OUTREACH AND CULTIVATION
May 5, 1998
Rotary Club of Portland's Luncheon meeting
May 5, 1998
Doug Stamm, Nike, Inc. (Barbara Addius), Brian A. Black, James I. Kent,
discussion's Urban League of Portland's Summer Youth Program
May 6, 1998
Host for Let's Talk Youth Conference - Oregon Convention Center
May 6, 1998
Bud Lindstrom, Oregon Dental Services (ODS), ODS Health Plan, cultivation
meeting with Duane A. Bosworth
May 6, 1998
Portland State University's Reception for Myrlie Williams-Evers
May 7-8, 1998
Speaker
May 11, 1998
Steve Wynne, Adidas America - cultivation meeting with Duane A. iBosworth
May 11, 1998
Ann Blaker, American Cancer Society, cultivation meeting
May 11, 1998
NE Economic Development Alliance meeting
May 12, 1998
Gary Wappes, Executive Director, Area Health Education Center (AHEC) meeting
May 12, 1998
Jan Kurtz, Executive Director, Portland State Foundation and Gary Withers meeting
May 13, 1998
Portland Chamber of Commerce's Annual Membership Breakfast meeting/Portland
Hilton Hotel - Dais guest.
May 13, 1998
NE Service Fed meeting
May 13, 1998
Oregon Alliance School of Education Banquet, University of Portland
May 14, 1998
United Way meeting
May 15, 1998
Regional Drug Initiative Executive Committee meeting
May 15, 1998
Multnomah County
May 16, 1998
State Farm and Urban League of Portland's Achievement Matters
Lloyd Center Act 111 Theaters
May 19, 1998
Rotary Club of Portland's Luncheon meeting
Christian Dark
May 20, 1998
Portland State University's Foundation meeting
May 20, 1998
Board member, Jane C. Cummins and Ted Jacobson, Baugh Construction
cultivation and tour of Urban League of Portland facilities.
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9th Annual Northwest Spring Symposium, Panelist, and workshops
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School Attendance Initiative Meeting with James I, Kent
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Youth Rally
guest speaker - Mrs. Okianer
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4550 NE 23rd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97211
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April 24, 1998
503-281 -3960
Serena Stoudamire
Multnomah Multicultural Senior Center
5325 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. BLVD.
Portland, Oregon 97211
Dear Serena,
It was a pleasure to meet with you, Arleta and the great group of folks at the Multnomah
Multicultural Senior Center. I appreciate all the time that you and Arleta spent with me
talking about the center and allowing me to meet with some of the most energetic and
upbeat individuals that I have met on the campaign trail.
Wednesday was a nice reminder of how important it is to spend time with our elders. I
think it is good to be reminded of how significant spending time with them is - listening
to their stories and learning from their experiences. I was very impressed with how
versatile both you and Arleta are. Together you two posses some truly diverse resources
for an important population. However, it's not just about providing services to people in
need, you both seem to truly enjoy what you do. I really respect that.
Enclosed you will fmd an invitation to a fundraising event I am hosting on the 30th of
April. I would like you to attend as my guest. It is my goal to create an event that brings
together people who live and work in the community purely to have a good time.
Thank you again for your time and insight. If you have any additional questions, please
contact my campaign manager, Sheila Muckridge at 281-3960.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
April25, 1998
Lawrence J. Dark
President and Chief Executive Officer
Urban League of Portland
10 N. Russell St.
Portland, OR 97227
Dear Mr. Dark,
I write with great pleasure to convey formally the University of Oregon's desire to
confer upon you the Distinguished Service Award for 1998. The University Senate has
forwarded to me its unanimous recommendation that you be so honored at commencement
activities on June 13, 1998.
Your designation as a Distinguished Service Award winner reflects the high esteem
in which you are held for your lifelong contributions to our society. The award is given by
the faculty to convey honor richly deserved, but also to present to our students living
examples of the kind of civic concern and active participation we hope they will pursue as
they begin their lives as educated adults.
The award will be formally presented at a pre-Commencement brunch and you will
be acknowledged at the graduation ceremony and noted in the Commencement program.
Although you need not be present, we sincerely hope you will be able to attend the
ceremony and receive the award in person. Commencement is a very pleasant event, one
that I am sure you would enjoy, and we would hope that you bring with you some of your
friends and family members who will certainly want to share in our honoring you at this
time.
A member of my staff will be calling you soon to discuss arrangements, including
asking you for a photograph that we may use in our pre-Commencement publicity.
I could not agree more with the faculty in their decision to honor you, and I look
forward to the opportunity to congratulate you personally on June 13.
Sincerely,
Dave Frohnmayer
President
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Lawrence Dark, President/CEO
Urban League of Portland
10 North Russl1 Street
Portland, OR 97227
Dear Lawrence,
I would again like to thank you for agreeing to serve as a panel member at Portland State
University's, Institute for Nonprofit Management Northwest Spring Symposium on May 7.
The topic of the specific symposium breakout session which you will be a panel member on is
entitled, Leadership in Communities of Color: The Next Generation. The aim of this session
is to discuss leadership transitioning. The importance of thoughtfully identifying and
preparing individuals and organizations to become the next generation of leaders to continue
to address and move forward the vital issues facing people and communities of color.
Additionally, the session will discuss the process of coaching the transference of leadership
power and influence to the next generation.
The other individuals that will join you as members of the panel include: Lolenzo Poe,
Director Multnomah County Dcpartment of Community and Family Services, Senator Avel
Gordley, and Maria Elena Campisteguy-Hawkins, Executive Director of OCHA. It is my
hope that you and Ms. Hawkins will diseus the issue of leadership transitioning (preparing
and transferring) from a e<unmunity capacity building and community service perspective,
Loleazo Poe is being asked to discuss the same issue from the public service sector
perspective, and Senator Gordley from a legislative perspective.
Steven D. Stadum
Lvnda S. Thrum
Amy M. Wi son
Thoma. J, Wenrich
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The Symposium events for the day of May 7 will begin with an Opening Plenary Session
starting at 8:30 am and concluding at 10:00 am, Mrs. Myrlie Evers-Willinins, former Chair of
the Board of Directors of the NAACP will be th featured speaker at the Plenary Session.
The Leadership in Communities of Color: The Next Generation panel will begin at 10:1 $ id
conclude at 11: 45. I will try to orchestrate a conference call with all of the members of the
panel the latter part of this week to answer any questions and discuss the general content of
each panel member's presentation, If I am unable to schedule a conference call r will at the
very least call each panel member. I nra enclosing a copy of the Spring Symposium brochure
for your informatiøn and review, Again, thank you for your willingness to serve on this
panel.
Sincerely,
Gerald McFadden
P.S. A reception for Mrs. Myrlie Evers-Willianis, the keynote speaker for the opening plenary
session, is scheduled for May 6th from 5:30 7:00 pm. I would like to extend an invitation to
you to join me at the reception held at Portland Satc University, Smith Center, (1825 SW
Broadway) in Room 236 - the Cascade Room.
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INTERSTATE FIREHOUSE CULTURAL CENTER
Lawrence Dark
The Urban League of Portland
10 North Russell Street
Portland, OR 97227
Dear Mr. Dark,
We wish to thank you for sharing "Gift of the Elderst' with the IFCC and
the public. It was an honor to acknowledge the work of these individuals and the
work of the Urban League of Portland.
The exhibition provided a positive way to promote volunteerism and
activism among us, while countering ageism and the myth that our elders have
outlived their usefulness. It certainly generated a positive response from our
visitors.
We were especially pleased that your Kellogg Foundation luncheon enabled
an even wider audience to view the exhibition.
Please thank Mr. Chalmers and Mr. Pullen for their efforts in promoting
such a worthy project.
Sincerely,
Roberta Wong
Gallery Director, IFCC
5340 N INTERSTATE AVE
PORTLAND OR 97217
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The University of Georgia
Fanning Leadership Center
May 1, 1998
Mr. Lawrence Dark
President and CEO
Urban League of Portland
10 N. Russell Street
Portland, Oregon 97227
Dear Lawrence:
Thank you for your hospitality and informative tour at the Urban League of Portland on
Thursday, April 23. Seeing collaboration and partnership building demonstrated
successfully was an inspiring sensation! It is clear that you understand team building, and
that you enjoy your work.
From children to youth to adults to senior citizensthe Urban League of Portland has an
effective outreach. I have now seen for myself why you are so excited about the work you
do. You have truly helped others to make a difference in the quality of their lives.
Again, thank you for sharing the work and success of the Urban League of Portland with
me. It is a model that can and needs to be replicated throughout the country.
Sincerely,
Susan Taylor, Ed.D.
Leadership Development Associate
Hoke Smith Annex Athens, Georgia 30602-4350. (706) 542-1 108 FAX (706) 542-7007 E-Mail: leadership@flc.uga.edu
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Education Department
Service Report-April, 1998
Brian A. Black, Vice President of Programs
Portland Street Academy/School Identification #774:
PlanA Students
Plan B Students
if of Students
Days Enrolled
Rate
52
969
357
$26.00
$26.00
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$25,194
$ 9,282
% of Students on Plan A 73%; % of Students on Plan B = 27%
Gender Distribution
Female
43% 57%
Ethnicity: Afr. Amer. Euro. Am.
61%
23%
Other
16%
Grade/Raw #s
Grade Distribution:
6th-0
7th-3
8th-2
lOth-14
llth-13
12th-13
9th-25
Whitney M. Younn Educational Center Renort
Total Number of
Current Month
Year to Date Total
Students served
Student visits
Tutoring hours provided
Volunteers
Volunteer Hours
33
142:20
483
2741
6079:28
58
767:34
Ethnicity
Male
Female
516
1018:12
10
183
African American
2
Asian American
33
European American
3
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Hispanic American
4
4
Native American
19
6
Other
Services Provided: SAT preparation, GED preparation, and individual tutoring,
177
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Schools served: Benson Cleveland, Franklin, George, Hosford, Jefferson, Madeleine, Marshall,
McCoy Academy, NEC, Parkrose, PSA, Rigler, Tubman, Whitaker, Boise Elliot, Femwood,
Grant, Humboldt, Lincoln, Madison, Mt. Tabor, Ockley Green, PCC, Roosevelt, Beaumont,
Sylvan, Vocational, Woodlawn, Portsmouth, Wilson, MLC, and home schooling.
Male/Female Responsibility - Groups continue to be held weekly at Portland Street Academy,
Beaumont Middle School, Grant High School, and YEI. A total of 128 participated in male and
female groups.
xouth & Family Servi'es'
Monthly Report
Anril 1998
Diversion Program
# Referred to Program...................... 23
# Successfully Closed ...................... 26
# Referred to Support Services .......... 12
# Youth who did not complete
the program and returned to JJID ...... 4
Activity Participation...................... 89
Program Notes: A parent skill training session
has now been added to the Orientation Night.
The skills training component focus on providing
parents with effective skills training and working
with youth. The session last 30 minutes.
Boy Scouts Troop 10
Youth in the program ........................................... 13
Total Adult Volunteers .......................................... 7
UrbanLeague ......................................... 2
Non Urban League ................................. 5
Total Troop Meetings ............................................ 4
Program Notes: The youth performed many hours
of community service this month, including trail
work at Mt. Hood State Park. This trip also included
an overnight stay at the Lodge. This month they
have begun preparing for the Annual Troop
Jamboree. The highlight of the event will be troop
Truancy Program
The mentor program is scheduled to take place this coming June.
The program site will be at Tubman Middle School. There is an
expected 1000+ youth from the Truancy program who will
attend this program. Representatives from the Blazer Boys and
Girls Club were contacted, and they have agreed to allow the
program to use the facilities for the summer. Staff from Truancy
also attended the Black College Tour. The tour covered 14
schools from Washington DC to Atlanta, GA. Networks of
contacts for youth were established and many commitments from
youth were made to strive for educational achievement in order
to attend one of the colleges after high school.
$jgBro. Big Sis. of Metro Portland
# New
# New
Matches ...................................... 1
Matches YTD ........................... 17
Total Open Matches ............................ 347
Total Case Load................................. 165
Activity Participation. .(big only) ....... 45
Total Match Hours .......................... 258.25
In Office Volunteer Hours ................... 32
Program Notes: The NE program has hired
Jamie Reddy as Match Monitor to assist with
ongoing supervision of stable matches. Little
sister La Queshia attended the Rotary Service.
Banquet as she as nominated for service
to the community.
Youth In vestment Program
# Youth and Families Served .......................... 42
# Clients on Caseload ..................................... 15
# Clients opened this month ............................. 2
Number of Clients Closed this Month:
Successful ............................................. 1
Referred................................................. 0
Unsuccessful .......................................... 0
Total .............................. 1
Program Notes: Many of the Youth in the
program have participated more then 3 months and
are making progress with treatment issues. They
continue to work daily on personal and program
goals. There also is an ongoing youth group
taking place. Participation is low, but plans are in
nlace to increase particination.
Common Bond
# Families Served........................................... 58
# Children Served ........................................... 60
Total Number of Service Hours Provided...... 528
Competed Intake of New Families ................... 6
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Child Care Referrals: 15
Clients ServediOne Stop:21
Child Care Scholarships: 10
UPS
Volt Services Group
Washington Mutual Bank
NE UL One Stop Career Center
Brooks Temp Services
Doubletree Hotels
Kaiser Permanente
Media & Marketing Communications
Job Seekers: 2105
Employers: 68
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St. of Oregon Employment
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Garlington Mental Health
Goodwill Industries
Housing Authority of Portland
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ADULT & SENIOR SERVICES
Serena Stoudamlra, Director
Progress Report - April 1998
DISTRICT CENTER
*Infoatjon & Referral
Intake for services April - 7B
* Case Management
April - Service 168 clients.
15
New clients - April Closed cases (9)
ACTIVITY CENTER
Activity/Services/Participation - April-
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* Healthy Grandparents Program
April
Support Group / Educational Ses8ion Attendance- (total]
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Kinship Support Group
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Office of Environmental Programs: Alan Hipolito, Director
The Office of Environmental Programs administers three overlapping program
areas. Our Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is (i) A Conduit, providing community
members with information and referrals on existing public sector programs and services,
(ii) A Partner, with other community organizations active in lead poisoning issues, (iii) A
Watchdog, helping ensure that the relevant public programs are achieving equitable
results/outputs for African-Americans and other communities of color, (iv) An
Educational Resource, providing easily accessible information to interested community
members, (v) An Advocate for more efforts from the public sector wherever necessary.
Our Brownfields Redevelopment Program partners with other conmiunity based
organizations to educate community members and influence public policy, particularly in
connection with Portland's Brownfields Showcase Community Designation. Finally, our
Regional Growth Planning Program (in cooperation with our partners in the Coalition for
a Livable Future) educates community members about the impact of regional decisionmaking on their everyday lives. Additionally, this Program involves advocacy before
Metro and the City of Portland on regional planning issues (e.g., S/N LightRail).
Office of Leadership Programs - Fawn E. McDaniel, Program Director
E. Shelton Hill Achievers Corps. Community Service was the topic for the April 1998 leadership
development workshop at Portland State University. Thirty-five students were in attendance. Students
researched and developed two community service projects that will be performed summer of 1998.
Historical Black Colleges & Universities Tour: Thirty-two youth and ten adult chaperones participated in
this year's tour, which began in Baltimore, MD, and concluded in Atlanta, GA. Sixteen colleges and
universities were visited during April 18-25, 1998.
Do The Right Thing Day. Plans are underway for this year's September 19, 1998 event. Portland
Trailblazer Damon Stoudamire will serve as one of the Grand Marshals for our March. We have already
sustained sponsorship from Washington Mutual Bank along with continued support from our title sponsor;
the Borden Foundation. The first planning meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at the
Multicultural Senior Center.
Center for Community Research, Karry Gillespie, Ph.D., Director
Portsmouth Youth Community Survey: Analysis from the 241 youth surveys gathered at
six schools in the Portsmouth catch basin is being completed. The surveys are part of the
work that BHCD has asked the Center to do for their target area program.
Career Connections Survey: 831 job seeker surveys and 47 employer surveys are being
analyzed in an effort to evaluate the Career Connections Job Fair for the Urban League.
The job seekers survey had an incredible 40% return rate. This years evaluation is well
on its way to being completed with very helpful results for the program.
Caring Communities Evaluation: This first phase of an overall evaluation of the eight
Caring Communities will be completed by May 26th for the Leaders Roundtable. This
phase has a goal of identifying the measurements that will be carried out in the final
evaluation process.