MEMORANDUM
To:
Urban League Board Members
From:
Geraldine A. Christian, President
Date:
January 12, 1978
The January Board of Directors meeting for the Urban
League of Portland will be held on Thursday, January 19,
1978, at the Pacific Northwest Bell, 735 SW Stark in the
Multi-Purpose Room, at 7:30 p. m.
I hope to see you there.
GA C :cj
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
January 19, 1978
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3.
Correspondence
4.
Committee Reports
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E.D. &E ............
a. Executive
(Budget)
b. Nominating
c. Annual Meeting
d. Housing
e. Program
f. Education
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.
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.
g.
5.
President's Remarks
6.
Executive Directors Remarks
7.
New Business
8.
Unfinished Business
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.
Ms. Rae
Ms. Blecher
Dr. Hartzog
Dr. Hartzog
Ms. Ward
Mailed
Mailed
Mailed
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Mailed
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Mailed
a. Tour
b. Priorities
c. Titles
d. Legal Aid Service
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Please make presentations short.
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
January i9, 1978
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of' Minutes
3.
Correspondence
4.
Committee Reports
a.
b.
c.
.............. Ernie
Hartzog
..... Allison Beicher
Annual Meeting
Nominating .........
Either
5.
President's Remarks
6.
Executive Director's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
Colegio Cesar Chavez
8.
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New Business
a.
b.
Action on Correspondence
Other
Luis Alvarez
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
Board of Directors
January 19, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p. m., in the multi-purpose room,
Pacific NW Bell by President Geraldine A. Christian.
Directors in attendance were: Luis Alvarez, Allison Belcher, Herb Cawthorne,
Geraldine Christian, Key Collins, Paul Cook, Gayle Gemmell, Father Joseph
Haley, John Hansen, Michael Jordan, General Richard Miller, 011ie Moreland,
Roy Schnaible, Linda Torrence, Geri Ward, Mary Wright, Bill Hilliard and
Ozella Canada. Staff was represented by: James 0. Brooks, Nathan Nickerson, Gertrude M. Rae, George Rankins, Vernon Chatman, Verdie Stewart,
and Colette Jeffries. Guests: Jeanna Woolley, Beriita Stroughter, and
Cynthia Doherty.
General Miller made a motion that the Board approve the minutes of the
November 17, 1977, Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Geri
Ward and carried.
Committee Reports
Executive
The proposed 1978-79 budget was distributed by Mrs. Rae to
Board members in attendance.
Mr. Hansen made a motion that the Board accept the budget as presented
to be submitted to the United Way. The motion was seconded by General
Miller and carried.
Nominating
Allison Belcher reported that there would be six places to
fill on the Board. Recommendations will be presented at the February
Board meeting. Marlene Bayless asked that she not be re-nominated to
the Board. There have been 18 names given to the Nominating Committee.
She will be contacting these people to see if they are willing to serve on
the Board of Directors.
Annual Meeting The Executive Director reported in the absence of the
Chairman. He stated that there was a contact with the Rev, Jesse Jackson
as the speaker for the Annual Dinner. Dr. Hartzog, who is with the
Portland School District, has indicated that the School District wants Rev.
Jackson to speak to their parents. They are willing to pay half the expenses.
Vernon Jordan has agreed to contact Rev. Jackson, who is a friend of his.
As of yet there has been no word from either office.
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Minutes of 1/19/78
Board of Directors
Dr. Wilson Riles, who is the State Superintendent of Schools in California,
could not come on March 2, 1978. The Executive Director has contacted
the Sacramento Urban League to have them get in touch with Dr. Riles
and tell him that the date is a tentative one. Before the Committee can
do anymore, they need to know a fee and an available date from the
speaker.
Housing - The Executive Director reported that they have been reviewing
the Mayorts Housing Policy. The Mayorrs office has asked the Board to
approve it.
The Board decided not to take action.
Mrs. Geri Ward reported that they met to decide on some of
Program
the programs that were submitted to them by the different departments of
the Urban League and the Guild. They haventt formed the Calendar as of
yet. When the calendar is formed, it will be presented to the Board for
approval.
President Christian stated that the Program Committee is not only for
forming a calendar0 They are to get together with the staff and decide
on how to implement the programs of the Urban League.
There were written reports mailed and handed out to the
Education
Jeanna
Woolley and Benita Stroughter also handed out reports.
Board.
E. D, & E.
There was discussion from the Board concerning the
hiring of minority youth in the Portland School District.
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Gayle Gemmell made a motion that the E. D. & E. Director contact the
Affirmative Action Officer to investigate and find out what the track record
is on the employment of minority youth by the School District and report
back before any action is taken. The motion was seconded by Mary Wright
and carried.
Guild
1.
Mrs. Ozella Canada reported:
They had a lady to come and speak on tBattered WomenH at their last
meeting.
2.
They are planning to act as hostesses for the Annual Meeting of the
Urban League.
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Minutes of 1/19/78
Board of Directors
3.
4.
The President will attend the Regional Meeting on Feb. 17th, 18th
and 19th in Pheonix, Arizona.
They are planning to have a "Soul Food Dinner" on Feb. 18th. She
invited everyone to attend. It will beheld at St. Andrew's Church.
Tickets are $2.25 with dessert as extra.
The Executive Director stated that tickets are available at the Downtown
office and the Field Qff ice.
President's Remarks- The President stated that she would like for the
Statement of Priorities to be returned. These have to go into the Regional
office.
There was discussion from the Board concerning the priorities, and how
they are determined.
The Executive Director reported that the
Executive Director's Remarks
whole staff went to Gearhart on December 2nd, 3rd and 4th for a training
session with Jerry Donaldson from the Human Relations Department of the
National Urban League. He stated that there was a 2-page evaluation that
the NUL office asked to be given to people who attended. He felt the interpersonal relationships of the staff had improved.
The next week the Executive Director went to San Bernadino for a Regional
Executive Director's meeting. He also attended the Mid-Winter Exeoutive
Director's meeting in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. A wealth of information
was received in those four days.
The Executive Director sent communications to the Board about the Group
Tour. Any Board member who wishes to attend should let the Executive
Director know. He feels it would be a good experience.
The Executive Director also went. to Seattle for a meeting with Jerry
Page, who is the Executive Director for the Seattle Urban League and
Bob Land, who is the Director of Community Relations, U. S. Justice
Department. There is money available for a pilot project in relation
to the Black Family. Bob Land presented his proposal to them for a
three-city project: Seattle, Tacoma and Portland.
The two Directors decided that in these series of forums, they should focus
on "The Diversion of Black People From the Criminal Justice System."
Jerry Page also listed four other topics. The program is still in the
exploratory stage.
There was discussion from the Board concerning a needs assessment for
the community.
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Board of Directors
There was discussion from the Board concerning the distinction of
James Brooks as Executive Director and James Brooks personally.
Mrs. Christian asked the Executive Committee to come up with a
recommendation as to how this could best be handled.
The Executive Director stated that there were 15 applications
and the Executive Staff is meeting to make a decision. Paul Rehmus is
Acting Director at the present time.
LEAP
Key. Collins made a motion that the Housing Committee take an evaluation
of the 6 proposals and report back to the Board at the next regularly
scheduled meeting. The motion was seconded by Gayle Gemmell and
carried.
Titles
The National Board has changed the title of the Executive
Director to President. It is left up to the individual Affiliates as to
whether they want to change the titles.
There was discussion from the Board concerning the Coiegio Cesar Chavez.
Mrs. Christian asked Luis Alvarez and Key Collins to give a report at a
call meeting or the next Board meeting about the Colegio Cesar Chavez.
Legal Aid Service
No action was taken.
Correspondence was mailed out to the Board members.
Mrs. Christian introduced Cynthia Doherty, who will be working in the field
office for two days a week.
There was discussion from the Board as to the validation of the Post Office
test. Mr. Niekerson agreed to write another letter in regard to the validation of the test.
Key Collins stated that he felt the meeting with the Regional Director was
excellent and he congratulated Mr. Chatman on the article written about him.
Paul Cook stated that there should be more definite thought put into these
Board meetings.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p. m.
Jan Batiste, Secretary
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OFFICERS
TH URAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNiTY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
FIELD OFFICE
404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
718 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N. E, UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Mrs. Geraldine A. Christian
President
John S. Hansen
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Roy Schnalble
Treasurer
MEMORANDUM
Jan Batiste
Secretary
Mrs. Geri Ward
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
To:
Urban League Board Members
From:
Geraldine A. Christian, President
Board of Directors
Re:
Call Meeting
Date:
Janauary 30, 1978
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
David Baugh
Marlene Bayless
Ms. Allison Beicher
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Paul Cook
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
Judge H. J. Belton Hamilton
Andrew Kerr
M/G Richard A. Miller
011ie Moreland
Trish Morgan
Charles Moss
Dr. Walter Reynolds
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Ms. Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Ms. Mary Wright
STAFF
James 0. Brooks
The Personnel Committee has made a study
on the job performance of the Executive Director, and
will give its report and recommendation at a call meeting.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February i4,
1978, 7:30 p. m., room 217 at 718 West Burnside.
Executive Director
Nathan W. Nickerson
Deputy Director
Field
It is very important that you attend.
Operations
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of
Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Youth incentives
Education and
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Field Office Secretary
Mrs. Martha Martin
Secretary to Executive Director
Ms. Linda Frazier
Secretary/Receptionist
A NATIONAL
URBAN LEAGUE
AFFILIATE
A United Way Agency
'a
(Please note the change of address.)
224-0151
288-6517
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Geraldine A. Christian, President
RE:
Board Meeting
DATE:
February 9, 1978
The call meeting scheduled for February 14, 1978, has
been cancelled. The regular meeting will be held on
Thursday, February 16, 1978, at Pacific NW Bell, 735
SW Stark in the Multi-Purpose Room, at 7:30 p. m.
Please return your Priority sheets, which you received,
in January.
Be prepared to submit a nominee for the Urban League
Board of Trustees.
Hope to see you at this very important meeting.
GA C :cj
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 16, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m., in the multi-purpose room, Pacific
Northwest Bell by President Geraldine A. Christian.
Directors in attendance were: Luis Alvarez, Jan Batiste, David Baugh, Allison
Beicher, Herb Cawthorne, Geraldine Christian, Key Collins, Paul Cook, Father
Joseph Haley, Judge Hamilton, John Hansen, Ernest Hartzog, William Hilliard,
Mike Jordan, General Miller, 011ie Moreland, Roy Schnaible, Linda Torrence,
Gene Walter, Geri Ward, and Mary Wright. Ozelia Canada President of the Guild.
Staff was represented by: James 0. Brooks, Nathan Nickerson, Gertrude M, Rae,
George Rankins, Myrtle Carr, Vernon Chatman, and Colette Jeffries.
Father Haley made a motion that the Board approve the minutes of the January
19, 1978 Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Dr. Hartzog and carried.
Correspondence
Correspondence was read, from the National Urban League, requesting the Board
to send in suggested nominees for the NUL Board of Trustees. There was also
a copy of the provisions of the NUL By-Laws, Article 3, section 1 & 2, which
summarizes the composition of the present Board of Trustees. The committee'
asked that these names be submitted prior to March 15, 1978.
A letter from the Executive Director, submitting his resignation, effective Feb. P28,
1978, was read.
Committee Reports
Dr. Hartzog reported that the date of the meeting has been changed
to April 28, 1978. They have been in touch with Rev. Jesse Jackson and have received
information that he may be available for that date. There is a commitment for
facilities on that date at the Hilton Hotel. Vernon Jordan is going to make contact
with Rev. Jackson. Portland Public Schools would like to have Rev. Jackson speak
also on that date and share in the expenses. The honorarium fee is $2500. 00.
Annual Meeting
Roy Schnaible gave the report in the absence of the Chairperson.
He reported that there was approximately 15 to 17 candidates which are being considered for Board membership. There are only 6 openings. They will probably
be bringing to the Board, at the April meeting, a recommendation.
Nominating
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Minutes of 2/16/78
Board of Directors
Membership Mr. Chatman introduced Evelyn Foreman, who is heading the membership drive. The membership committee consists of 25 people, including some Board
members, who are volunteering their time. They have broken the committee up into
three groups. The goal is to increase the industrial memberships of the Urban League.
President's Remarks
President Christian suggested that interested Board members
have a special meeting to find out which direction you want to take. She stated that
the needs assessment study needed to be done. She also stated that they should look
into new sources of grant money.
Executive Director's Remarks - The Executive Director reported that the Executive
staff has had some contract problems with the Senior Adult Service Center. They have
had 2 meetings with the Human Resource Bureau.
Terry Williamson, who has been Recruitor/Counselor for the LEAP Project for about
five years, has been selected as the Director of LEAP as of February 1, 1978. There
were 14 candidates.
Due to the resignation of Ms. Villareal, Ms. Keyantash is now secretary at the
LEAP Office.
Rosie Taylor has become the Director of the Albina Action Center. Allison Batiste
is now a Counselor for the 'Youth Service Center. Ms. Foreman has been added
to the Urban League staff on the membership drive.
Colegio Cesar Chavez
Mr. Collins introduced Mr. Peter DeGormal who is the
Director of Academic Affairs for the Colegio. Mr. DeGormal reported:
1.
They have won their case before the Oregon Supreme Court, but they have
not won the 4-year battle with HUD.
2.
The Colegio needs space to build and continue programs and space to grow
as an institution.
4. The Colegio is a candidate for accreditation, they are in their second year.
5.
They need support most of all.
6.
They have asked to talk with Patricia Harris of HUD to resolve this, but
they have not heard from HUD.
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Minutes of 2/16/18
Board of Directors
7.
The ratio at the Colegio is: 90% Chicano, 3% White, 3% Native American,
and 1% other.
Mr. Collins handed out a resolution that the National Image presented at its
November Board meeting and sent to President Carter.
There was more discussion from the Board concerning the Colegio.
Herb Cawthorne stated that it should go on the record that the Board support
the spirit. A letter should be written between now and the next Board meeting.
Dr. Hartzog suggested that there be a committee to review this and word
a letter to be sent out and bring it back to the Board for approval at the
next meeting.
Board members who agreed to work on the committee were as follows:
1. Key Collins
2. Lüis Alvarez Chairman
3. Herb Cawthorne
4. 011ie Moreland
5. Paul Cook
Paul Cook made a motion that the Urban League of Portland declare its
support for the spirit and the educational purpose of the Colegio Cesar Chavez
and we would urge the parties concerned with its well being to make every
effort and to use their creativity toward the end of support and creation subtaming of a Hispanic Institution of higher learning.
The motion was seconded by Key Collins and carried.
New Business
The President asked for nominees for the NTJL Board of Trustees.
were as follows:
Ernest Hartzog
Paul Cook
Declined
Bill Hilliard
Declined
Belton Hamilton
Judge Deiz
The nominees
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Minutes of 2/16/78
Board of Directors
Mary Wright made a motion that the nomination be closed.
was seconded by Allison Beicher and carried.
The motion
The meeting was closed to all staff at 9:00 p.m.
Action after this point was recorded by President Geraldine Christian.
Executive Session:
I.
The Board voted to accept the resignation of James 0. Brooks with
regrets and to give him fOur months salary which would include vacation
and all other benefits.
Regular Meeting:
II.
III.
If the Board has not heard from Jesse Jackson by March 1, 1978, there
will be a small, quiet annual meeting.
Nathan Nickerson was appointed as Acting Executive Director.
Formed a Search Committee:
Belton Hamilton
Luis Alvarez
Roy Schnaible
Jan Batiste
Ernie Hartzog
William Hilliard
Linda Torrence
Mike Jordan
Key Collins
John Hansen
Geri Ward
Paul Cook
Geraldine Christian
Chairman
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Geraldine Christian, President
RE:
Board Meeting
DATE:
March 9, 1978
The March Board of Directors meeting for the Urban
League of Portland will be held on Thursday, March 16,
1978, at the Pacific Northwest Bell Building, 735 SW
Stark in the Multi-Purpose Room, at 7:30 p.m.
Please try to be on time.
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
March 16, 1978
1.
Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
3.
Correspondence
4.
Nordstrom Project ...............
5.
Committee Reports
Thomas Kennedy
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*
a. Nominating ................
b. Colegio Cesar Chavez
c.
d. Board/Staff Seminar
e.
. ....... .
f. E.D.&E.
*
h.
.
Annual Meeting ..............
Search. ......
.
Education
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School-Community ..............
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g.
.
.
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Executive Director's Remarks
8.
Unfinished Business
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.
.
.
.
.
AilisoriBelcher
Luis Alvarez
Ernest Hartzog
Herb Cawthorne
Belton Hamilton
GeorgeRankins
Jeanne Hartzog
9. New Business
a. Election of delegate and alternate delegate to the national and regional
assembly.
* Report Submitted
URBAN
LEAGUE
OF
PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
March 16, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p. m., in the multi-purpose room,
Pacific Northwest Bell by Geraldine A. Christian.
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Directors in attendance were: Bruce Baker, David Baugh, Geraldine A. Christian,
Key Collins, Paul Cook, Gayle Gemmell, Father Joseph Haley, Judge H, J. Beiton
Hamilton, Ernie Hartzog, General Richard A. Miller, 011ie Moreland, T''d Runstein, Roy Schnaible, Jan Batisteand Linda Torrence. Staff was representedby:
Nathan W. Nickerson, Gertrude
Rae, George Rankins, Vernon Chatman.,
and Jeanne Hartzog.
A motion was made by General Miller to approve the February Board Meeting
minutes as distributed. Motion seconded by Father Haley and carried.
Tom Kennedy, Manager, Union Project, Portland Development Commission,
spoke extensively on Union Avenue Redevelopment and the hope that Nordstrom
would build a new warehouse in that area. He requested the Board endorse the
Nordstrom Project in a written communication at public hearings. A motion
was made by Ted Runstein and seconded by Kevin Collins that the Urban League
endorse the Nordstrom Project. The motion was carried by a majority vote of
7, with Gayle Gemmeil and Belton Hamilton abstaining and Linda Torrence objecting.
Donna Stoudamire reported for the Education Committee, sub-committee on
Cultural activities. Copies of the report were distributed. The Board expressed
appreciation for the work of the committee.
Correspondence included a letter from Fred Rosenbaum's secretary indicating
his absence from the city on the date of the Board Meeting and a letter from
William Hilliard indicating his concern re the use of racially derogatory terms in
an article written by Doug. Baker in the March 10th and 11th issues of the Oregon
Journal and requesting that the Board write a letter of protest to Donald Sterling,
Editor with copies to Doug Baker and State Senator Dick Groener.
Paul Cook reported for the Nominating Committee, indicating that the committee
was currently considering 17 potential new board members and would make a
recommendation at the next Board Meeting. Mr. Cook reported that the committee
recommended the following persons be elected as officers and members at large for
the 1978-79 year:
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Roy Schnaible, President
Belton Hamilton, First Vice President
Mike Jordan, Vice President
Paul Cook, Treasurer
Allison Belcher, Secretary
John Hanson and Ernest Hartzog, Members-at--large
There were no nominations from the floor and General Miller made a motion
that nominations be closed and the secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous
ballot for these officers and members at large. Motion was oeconded by Father
Haley and carried. Theunanimonsballot was cast by Secretary Jan Batiste.
A motion was made by Paul Cook to elect Mrs. Ozella Canada, Guild Chairman,
as a voting member of the Board of Directors. Motion seconded by Kevin
Collins and carried.
Paul Cook, reporting for the Annual Meeting Committee, indicated that
our invitation to Rev. JesseJackson to be our Annual Meeting speaker had been
withdrawn because we had not received his acceptance prior to March 1. Discussion followed regarding when the Annual Meeting would be held and what
format would be used. Consensus was that the Annual Meeting Chairman, E'nest
Hartzog, should be instructed to proceed immediately with plans for a simple
business meeting at an early date.
The President asked if there were questions re the E. D. & B. Department report
which had been distributed. There were none.
Jeanne Hartzog, Director of the Urban League School-Community Program, reported on its goals and activities and responded toquestions.
There were brief remarks from the President regarding her hope that some of
the discussions of the past year would result in positive action during the next
year.
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Nathan Nickerson, Acting Executive Director,, spoke briefly stating that he
hoped to soon present a plan to the Executive Committee which would help
to facilitate the operation during the interim period. He called attention to
a suggested change in the personnel policies re affirmative action for the
handicapped which had been distributed.
Belton Hamilton indicated his objection to voting on a change in the personnel
policies at this meeting since the Personnel Committee would soon be reviewing
the policies and making recommendations re updating them.
Kevin Collins expressed appreciation to President Christian and indicated his
hope that Board Members would be more active during the ensuing months.
NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Kevin Collins that Linda Torrence be elected as Delegate
for the National Urban League Delegate Assembly.
After considerable discus sion re responsibilities, financial obligations, attendance
by Board Members other than the President, and representation by women, Linda
Torrence declined the nomination.
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A motion was made by Paul Cook that the President-Elect Roy Schnaible be
elected as Delegate and that First Vice-President-Elect, Belton Hamilton,.
be elected as Alternate to the Delegate Assembly. Jan Batiste nominated
Linda Torrence for Alternate. A motion was made, seconded and carried that
nominations be closed, Belton Hamilton declined the nomination and suggested
Linda Torrence be the Alternate. There was no opposition and Roy Schnaible
was designated as delegate and Linda Torrence as alternate.
A notion was made by Kevin Collins that we write a letter of protest re Doug
Baker's article to Don Sterling with copies to appropriate persons. Motion
seconded and carried. Ted Runstein acknowledged a lack of sensitivity on Doug
Baker's part and made a motion that consideration of the previous motion be
deferred until the next meeting, giving him an opportunity to confer with Mr. Baker
and report back to the Board at the March Meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Hamilton and carried.
Staff was excused at this point and the Board continued to meet in closed session.
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Gertrude M. Rae, Recorder
Jan Bat iste, Secretary
Executive Session of the Board Meetin
The Search Committee reported and the Board discussed its progress. There
was discussion from the Board concerning the wording of the Job Description.
The Board decided to accept whatever changes were made by the Search Committee
concerning the wording of the Job Description.
The Board also voted to give Nathan Nickerson an additional $300 a month while
at1ng as Executive Director.
Geraldine Christian, Recorder
t.)1miIIi
There will be a special call meeting of the Urban
League Board of Directors. The meeting will be held on Tuesday,
April 4, 1978, at 5:30 p.m. in the main office of the Urban Igue,
718 West Burnside, Room 404.
The agenda will include a Nomination Committee report and
a progress report on the Search Committee.
Please try to be present and on time,
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Gertrude M
Rae, Recorder
COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER OCCUPANTS
4/13/78
Room
Agency & Director
Telephone
410
Camp Fire - Portland Area Council
Miss Virginia Denton, Executive Director
224- 7800
201
Citizens for Children
222-2420
204
Epilepsy League of Metropolitan Portland
Mrs. Bette Stokes, Executive Director
228-7651
504
Information & Referral
222-5555 - 5556
208
Involvement Corps
Gail Neuburg, Executive Director
228-9131 x86
222-3456
507
Leukemia Society, Inc.
Mrs. Lorraine Graham, Executive Director
227-5659
301
Mental Health Assn. of Oregon (Solo Center & TNED)
Vern Davis, Executive Director
228-6571
201
Metro Chapter, Mental Health Association
228-5684
316
Multnomah Association for Retarded Citizens
Ethelyn Pankratz, Executive Director
223-7279
308
Multiple Sclerosis Society
223-8532
201
Myasthenia Gravis Association
Pegg Sparks, Executive Secretary
223-1907
508
Oregon Council of Crime & Delinquency
Thomas Brian, State Director
228-5397
210
Oregon State Sanitary Authority - Air Quality Control
229-5173
504
R.S.V.P. - Retired Senior Volunteer Program
228-7787
504
S.O.L.V. - Stop Oregon Litter& Vandelism
227-7658
208
Suicide & Personal Crisis, Inc.
James Wade, Executive Director
224-1875 - 227-0403
6th Floor
Tn-County Community Council
Stanley A. Fishler, Executive Director
228-9131
404
United Negro College Fund
224-0151
6th Floor
United Way of the Colurnbia-Willamette
Howard R. Studd, Executive Director
228-9131
304
United Way of Oregon
Gary Mackie, Executive Director
224-1760
404
Urban League of Portland
Executive Director
224-0151
504
Volunteer Bureau
Phyllis Proppe, Executive Director
222-1355
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnaible, President
RE:
Board Meeting
DATE:
April 14, 1978
The April Board of Directors meeting for the Urban
League of Portland will be held on Thursday, April 20, 1978,
at the Pacific Northwest Bell Building, 735 SW Stark in the
Multi-Purpose Room, at 7:30 p.m.
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
April 20, 1978
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Welcome of New Board Members
4. Correspondence
5.
Treasurerts Report
6.
Committee Reports
. ..................
.................
..............
................
a. Search Committee
b. Membership Committee
c. Annual Meeting
d. Education Committee .
7.
Presidentts Remarks
8.
Executive Director's Remarks
9.
Unfinished Business
a. Colegio Cesar Chavez
Memorial Fund
c. Other New Business
b.
.
.
.
Belton Hamilton
John Hansen
Ernie Hartzog
. ....... Jeanna Woolley
,
. . .
Paul Cook
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
Board of Directors
April 20, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p. m., in the multi-purpose room,
Pacific NW Bell by President Roy Schnaible.
Directors in attendance were: David Baugh, Joan Biggs, Kevin Collins, Paul
Cook, Gayle Gemmell, Father Haley, Judge Hamilton, John Hansen, Mike Jordan,
Dick Kishimoto, Fred Rosenbaum, Roy Schnaible, Linda Torrence, Gene Walter,
Jeanna Woolley, and Mary Wright. Staff was represented by: Nathan Nickerson,
Gertrude Rae, Vernon Chatman, and Colette Jeffries.
John Hansen made a motion that the Board approve the minutes of the March 16, 1978
Board meeting. The motion was seconded by Key Collins and carried.
Key Collins made a motion that the minutes of the Special Call meeting of April 4,
1978 be approved. The motion was seconded by Belton Hamilton and carried.
Correspondence
Correspondence was read, from the United Way Agency, asking the Board to write
members of Congress expressing support for a bill to permit all taxpayers to deduct
gifts to charity on their individual income tax forms whether or not they itemize.
Treasurerts Report
Paul Cook gave a report on the budget of the Core Program. $188, 000 has been
budgeted for the 12 months ending June 30, i978. The fiscal year is 3/4 completed
and $i38, 000 has been spent. $48, 000 has been budgeted for the year for income,
and to date $37, 000 has been realized. A low area is membership dues which was
budgeted for $11, 000, but has generated only $5, 000. United Way will supply $140, 000
for the year. The total Urban League budget, including all contracts, totals to over
1/2 million dollars.
Committee Reports
Publicity Linda Torrence reported that the committee wanted to do some research
into the television-radio station monitoring process in terms of programming for
minorities and employment. The Committee did not get a chance to do this, but
they did ask the Executive Director to send letters to all of the general managers of
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television stations. The letter that was sent was read to Board members in
attendance. The only response received was from the Educational Television
station. They were very favorable in their response.
A Race Relations publication put out an entire issue on the Civil Rights Commission findings on minorities and women. Some of the areas pointed out were biased news
coverage, television and radio stations are not meeting the requirements in terms
of minorities, employment or upgrading. Anyone that wants to read it can obtain
it from Linda Torrence.
A member of the Urban League Publicity Committee is also a member of the Oregon
Communications Association. This group is investigating the feasibility of sponsoring
a student to work with the Urban League and put together some slide presentations and
a newsletter. The Committee recommends that we get a part-time person to put
together a publication to let the members know what type of program we have. The
Committee made recommendations that all communications coming from the Urban
League should be channeled through the Publicity Committee. The Committee also
recommends that someone within the Urban League write a CETA proposal for a grant
to hire a person for public relations.
Linda Torrence resigned as chairperson of that committee because of other commitments. She is still going to remain a member;
Father Haley suggested that a work-study person might be placed in the Urban League
for the purpose of being a public-relations person.
Police Community Relations Committee
- Linda Torrence reported that Commissioner
Jordan attended their last meeting to discuss his Policy Paper on Police.
Points brought out at the meeting were:
1.
In his Policy Paper hèis calling for greater citizen participation and involvement
in the community.
2.
Police conduct should be changed.
3.
More minorities and women would be placed on the Police force.
4. Evaluation of Police officers.
5,
Getting patrolmen out of their cars and on to the street to get to know the
citizens better.
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The city is trying to get funds for crime prevention. Maybe the Urban League
can get involved. She has talked with Dr. Little and he stated that Portland
State University would act as a research, resource for the Police Community
Relations Committee.
Search Committee - Judge Hamilton reported that the request for $5, 000 for
a budget was granted by the Board. The Search Committee has been organized
into two task force to accomplish certain things, (1) Prepare the model letter
that would be sent out during the life of the committee. Also identifying the
areas in which we would screen or judge during interviewing. Pacific NW Bell
prepared 200 announcements of the position vacancy. The President and Judge
Hamilton talked about the Urban League and mentioned recruitment of an Executive Director on a television program. The program is 30 minutes long and was
put together by Gene Brendler. It will be on KIPTV at 9:00 p. m. on April 30,
1978.
The Committee invited applications from the senior members of the staff. Local
people would be given an interview. The deadline for the applications is June 15,
1978,
Membership Committee A written report was distributed to Board members in
attendance. John Hansen reported that they had a luncheon to increase new membership. Equitable Savings and Loan provided the lunch and the place.
Annual Meeting Committee - Roy Schnaible reported in the absence of the Chairman,
that the Annual Meeting was held on April 6, 1978 in the Jefferson High School
Cafeteria. The meeting was brief,
Jeanna Woolley reported on the Coalition. The Coalition has completed
a series of Community Forums. They had a forum in every high school in the city.
There are four main points.
(1) Inequity (2) Interracial Understanding (3) Quality of Education (4) Neighborhood
Education
Integrity.
They don't feel they can complete their work on the designated deadline. The
Coalition is going to ask for an extension of about two more months.
Discussion papers are being put out by the Coalition. There are several subCommittees of the Coalition. (1) Look at the National Scene (2) Look at past and
present policies and practices (3) Look at legal basis on which recommendations
might be made. The Coalition has been involved in four primary desegregation
views.
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(1) Administrative transfers (2) Early Childhood Centers (3) Middle Schools and
(4) Magnet Programs.
The Coalition will be sending out questionnaires in the community to see how
they view certain situations.
The Board congratulated Jeanna Woolley and Benita Stroughter on their good
work with the Coalition as Urban League representatives.
Vernon Chatman reported that Karen Bell, a student at Monroe High School,
received an award in Engineering. Mr. Nickerson made the presentation.
President's Remarks
The President stated he would send out a questionnaire
on Committee Preference. The only new committee the President is going to
create is the Long-Range Planning Committee. This committee will define
specifically what will be achieved in the next five years.
He and the Executive Director attended the Western Regional Delegate Assembly.
He reported on the agenda items:
(1) They are reducing the number of United Way Agencies in the East.
(2) Cash Flow Problems
(3) The NUL changed the title of Vernon Jordan from Executive Director to
President, and the President of the Board changed to Chairman of the Board.
They recommend that each affiliate do the same thing.
The priorities of the Urban League of Portland were summarized with the other
affiliates. They were the same, with jobs and employment being number one and
education being number two.
Each of the four regions elects a NUL Trustee. Ken Todd was elected from the
Western Region.
Executive Director's Remarks
Board members in attendance.
There were three written reports handed out to
(1) Regional Delegate Assembly Report
(2) E.D, & E. Conference Report
(3) Acting Executive Director's Remarks
There was discussion from the Board concerning the article in the Observer
by Don Fuller on Otto Rutherford's retirement.
The Acting Executive Director stated that the Advisory Board of the Senior Adult
Service Center did not want the Urban League to sponsor the center any more.
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Mr. Nickerson announced that Mr. Vernon Chatman had been awarded the Human
Rights Award from the Oregon Education Association.
Unfinished Business
Colegio Cesar Chavez- The Board decided to drop the issue because it is too
late to take action.
Memorial Fund - The memorial fund has been referred to the Executive Committee.
Affirmative Action Claire Silver made a motion that we adopt the revised Affirmative Action Policy for the Urban League. This addresses the handicapped. Key
Collins seconded the motion and it carried.
Nordstrom Project This project has been dropped. The Board decided that
there would be no reason to send a letter.
Housing Policy Fred Rosenbaum reported that they have put together a package
which would bring to the city some apartments for the elderly and some for families.
They are soliciting letters of support for this project. Fred Rosenbaum suggested
that the Bcard write a letter and send it along with him when he goes to Washington,
D.C. to make a presentation.
There was discussion from the Board as to whether a letter should be sent because
the Board has not gotten any recommendations from the committee to bring back
to the Board.
Mike Jordan made a motion that the Portland Urban League support and endorse
the HousingAuthority's Low Income Proposal by sending a letter of endorsement.
John Hansen seconded the motion and it carried with 4 negative votes.
Key Collins announced that he visited the Seattle Urban League. He has some ideas
he would like to share with the Board.
Tutoring Program Mr. Chatman stated that they had a volunteer to tutor the students
for the Air National Guard test. They have not set up the program as of yet.
President Schnaible referred the tax follow-up that was read in the correspondence
to the Legal Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p. m.
Secretary, Allison Belcher
AB:cj
MEMORANDUM
To:
Urban League Board Members
From:
Roy Schnaible, President
Date:
May 15, 1978
The May Board of Directors meeting for the Urban League
of Portland will be held on Thursday, May 18, 1978, at the
Pacific Northwest Bell, 735 SW Stark in the Multi-Purpose
Room, at 7:30 p.m.
I hope to see you there.
RS:ef
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
MAY 18, 1978
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurers Report
4. Committee Reports
a. Search ................................
b. Education
c.
d.
Belton Hamilton
.............................. Jeana WToolley
Membership ............................ John Hansen
housing ............................... . Ernest lTartzog
..Ezelia Canada
................................
Trustee... .Herb Cawthorne
Guild
f. National Urban League Report
e.
g. IEI. D. ,rE.
. . . . . .
. ......................... George Rankins
5. Executive Director's Remarks
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
a. Doug Baker's Article - Ted Runstein
8. New Business
a. Staff Pension Plan
9. Adjournment
* Report Submitted
Gertrude Rae
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 19, 1978
The meeting was called to order by the President, Roy Schnatbie, in the multipurpose room, Pacific Northwest Bell, at 7:40 p. m.
Other Board Members in attendance were William Hilliard, Mary Wright, Dick
Kishimoto, Ernest Hartzog, Gayle Gemmeli, David Baugh, John Hansen, Jeanna
Woolley, Ozeila Canada, Ted Runstein, Clair Silver, Herb Cawthorne, 011ie Moreland, Linda Torrence and Benita Stroughter. Staff was represented by Nathan
Nckerson, Gertrude Rae and Vernon Chatman.
A motion was made by Ernest Hartzog that minutes of the April meeting be approved
as mailed. Motion seconded by John Hansen and carried.
Gertrude Rae reported that there had been no unusual expenditures during the last
period and indicated that there were copies of the General Fund, LEAP, Youth
Service Center and Senior Adult Service Center monthly financial reports available
if anyone wished to peruse them.
HOUSING_COMMITTEE
Ernest Hartzog reported that the City Council had adopted the Housing Policy previously discussed, with some changes. He stated that it was important that'theUi'ban
League and other agencies stay in touch and continue to have input as the City moves
ahead with the program. Gayle Gemmeil added that it was most important to know
that the City had adopted the policy but had no plan for implementation. Ms. Gemmeil
suggested that the Board set priorities on what they are most interested in and direct
the Housing Committee to bring back recommendations.
SEARCH COMMITTEE
Mary Wright reported that the Committee is now in phase #2, some applications are
in, no interviews have been held, June 15th is a soft" deadline for closure of applications, President Schnaibie added that ads would be placed in local and national papers
within a few days.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Jeanna Woolley reported that the School Coalition Committee had extended its report
date until November and had reactivated its Resource Committee to raise additional
funds. Copy of report distributed and attached to file copy of minutes. Benita Stroughter added'thát there is needfor supporting orgañizat ions to make finanil coiiti4büt ions
tothe Coalition.
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Board of Directors
May 19, 1978
page 2
Linda Torrence raised the question of whether Jeanna's reports were related to the
Education Committee Or the School Coalition Committee. Other members indicated
there existed some confusion. It was clarified that the reports were made for Board
information on Coalition activities by members of the Education Committee who were
assigned as Urban League representatives to the Coalition.
REQUEST FROM PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
President Schnaible reported that Superintendent Blanchard had sent a request that
the Urban League respond at a public hearing to what the school district should be doing
during the next five years. The letter was sent with extremely limited time to respond.
Discussion insued re the lack of time to give consideration to the matter, culniiháting
in a motion by Herb Cawthorne that we reply in writing, indicating that the notice was
too short før us to make a response at the hearing. Motion seconded by Ms. Gemmell
and carried. A motion was made by Ms. Gemmell and seconded by Mr. Cawthorne
that a representative, possibly Jeanna Woolley, go to the hearing On June 6, and read
the letter. Motion to amend made by Jeanna Woolley to include that Herb Cawthorne
would write the letter, submit it to the Executive Committee for approval and then
she would present it at the hearing. Amended motion seconded and carried.
MEMBERSHIP_COMMITTEE
John Hansen reported that several more individual and business memberships had
come in, and distributed copies of the membership report (attached to file copy of
minutes), Mr. Hansen commented on the need for staff which could work on membership
activities O a year-round basis and the need for more clerical help.
GUILD
Ozella Canada expressed her regret that the Guild dance received such poor support
from the Board and staff. She informed the Board that the fur stole donated by Ed
Hamilton had not been auctioned off because of the small attendance and was being
held for disposal at a later date. Jeanna Woolley suggested that some activity might
be sponsored jointly with NAACP during their conference.
Board Members were invited to attend Guild Meetings which are held On the 2nd
Wednesday evening of each month at the King Facility.
NUL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Herb CawthOrne reported that the National Board of Trustees would meet next week
to hear the National Director's, Treasurer's, Budget, Field Operations and Committee
reports. He called attention to the publication on the 1977 Conference proceedings.
Mr. Cawthorne was asked to try to secure copies to bring back for the Board. Mr.
Cawthorne suggested that a good way to get young people involved would be to get
companies to sponsor their attendance at the National Conference to be held in Los
Angeles next August.
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Board of Directors
May 19, 1978
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT
The E. D. & E. report was distributed, There was considerable discussion regarding
the local employment situation and whether 20 placements was a realistic goal, CETA
programs, need for additional staff and the need to broaden the Urban League administrative base so that additional programs might be acquired.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR1S REPORT
Nathan Nickerson reported that Otto Rutherford had retired from the Senior Adult Center
on May 8, 1978, for health reasons and we are currently recruiting a new director,
Mr. Nickerson spoke briefly on some of the problems of the Center and indicated progress in most areas, He commented that the Youth Service Center, School Community
Program and LEAP were showing satisfactory progress. New contracts are anticipated
for the School Community Program and both Centers for the 78-7 9 year.
PRESIDENTtS_REPORT
Roy Schnaible reported the KPTV is interested in putting together a series of six or
eight thirty-minute programs on the Urban League. It had been suggested that a CETA
person be hired to write the scripts and he will follow up on this. Segments would include an Overview, E. D, & E., Education, housing, etc. Committees will be relied
on to provide some of the material for the scripts.
The City of Portland will prepare an Economic Development Policy by mid-l979. This
matter has been i'eferred to the E. D, & E. Committee for recommendations to the
Board so that the Urban League may provide input to the City on the Policy.
Mr. Schnaible read a letter of resignation from 011ie Moreland, stating that he would
be away from the city for the next 2 1/2 years working on his Doctorate at Harvard
University Graduate School, Mr. Morelandts resignation was accepted with regret and
congratulations were extended,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Runstein reported that he had contacted Doug Baker about his article of March 10,
in which he used racially derogatory language in his description of an incident related
by a State
He indicated that Mr. Baker did not respond as he had anticipated
but rather said that he had thought about the possible repercussions and decided to use
Senator0
it anyway.
Herb Cawthorne suggested that we should respond to not only this matter but to other
similar ones and also to the lack of black representation on TV and radio shows where
there is community or citizen participation. Bill Billiard suggested that Board Members might monitor the media and report back on matters they feel should be addressed.
Mr. Schnaible asked members to report to the Executive Director who would then confer with him O action,
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Board of Directors
May 19, 1978
page 4
A motion was made by Herb Cawthorne and seconded that a letter be sent to the
management of the Oregon Journal expressing our displeasure with Doug Baker's
article. Motion to amend by Jeanna Woolley to include a letter to Channel 2 re lack
of black participation on the recent Town Hall program devoted to politics. Amendment seconded by Kevin Collins. Amended motion carried.
LEGAL COMMITTEE:
Gayle Gemmell reported that it is the recommendation of the Legal Committee that we
support HR #1183 which would allow charitable deductions even if not itemized on tax
return, 011ie Moreland made a motion, seconded by Mary Wright, that the Board
send a letter of endorsement to Oregon Representatives.
NEW BUSINESS
011ie Moreland suggested that we consider seriously the way our budget presentation
material is prepared since priorities will become even more important in future years.
He suggested also that we should consider the possibility of decreased funding from
the United Way.
Gertrude Rae reported that the Urban League has been a part of the United Way Retirement Plan (National Health and Welfare Association) since 1949. United Way will
discontinue carrying the policy for its agencies On June i, 1978 and we will have to
carry our own contract with the Association after that date. Mrs. Rae requested that
the Personnel Committee review the present plan, consider optional pension plans and
make recommendations, and also that some consideration be given to a policy re
eligibility of staff on annually funded programs. A motion was made by Mary Wright,
seconded by John Hansen, that this matter be referred to the Personnel Committee.
Ben[ta Stroughter asked the Board to consider a contribution to the School Coalition.
A motion was made by Mary Wright and seconded that we contribute $25. 00. A motion
to amend by changing the amount to $100. 00 was made by Kevin Collins and seconded
by Jeanna Woolley, Amended motion carried. The source of funds for this contribution
was referred to the Executive Committee,
Meeting adjourned.
Gertrude Rae, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
MEMORANDUM
To:
Urban League Board Members
From:
Roy Schnàible, Presideht
Date
June 9, 1978
The June Board of Directors meeting for the Urban League
of Portland will be held o June 15, 1978, at the Pacific
Northwest Bell, 735 SW Stark in the Multi-Purpose Room,
at 7:30 p.m.
I hope to see you there.
R S: lb
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
JUNE 15, 1978
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurerts Report
4.
Committee Reports
a. Search
b , Education
....... ,..........,....,.......,........Beiton 1-Taniilton
c.
d,
Guild ...... ,
,
,
National Urban League Report
e. E. ]D.
E
.
Trustee
.
,
. . .
. .... .....
.Ozella canada
Herb Cawthorne
George Rankins
........ ,,, . . . , .................. ....
5.
Executive Dtrectorts Remarks
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
8.
New Business
9.
Adjournment
* Report Submitted
. .
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
June 15, 1978
The June Board Meeting was called to order by President Roy Schnaible,
in the multi-purpose room, Pacific Northwest Bell at 7:50 p. m.
Board iembcrsin attendance were: Belton Hamilton, Jeanna Woolley, Lou
Williams, Gayle Gemmell, Allison Be1cher,Oze11a Canada, William Hilliard,
David Baugh, Herb Cawthorne and Kevin Collins. Staff was represented
by: Nathan Nickerson, Gertrude Rae, Vernon Chatrnan, George Rankins,
and Lois Bolton.
A motion was made by Gayle Gemmell, seconded by Herb Cawthorne and
carried that minutes of the May meeting be approved with two corrections:
1.)
Mary Wright's name be deleted in a motion re: United Way.
2.)
Key Collins name be added to the attendance record.
The President extended a welcome to Lou Williams, new board member.
Gertrude Rae reported:
1.)
There were no unusual expenditures.
2.)
We have received a letter from the United Way indicating that the
1978-7 9 allocation would be $154, 000, which is a 10% increase over
allocation from last year and $17, 000 less tban what the Urban
League had requested.
Mrs. Rae made recommendation that the Executive Committee meet as
soon as possible to revise the budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 1,
1978.
SEARCH COMMITTEE
Judge Hamilton reported:
1.)
The deadline for applicants would be June 15th. Processing of
applications would not be completed until applicants had filled out
NUL forms.
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2.)
Committee is working 'roughly" with 100 applicants.
3.)
September still remains target date for hiring.
4.)
Applicants range from various backgrounds: Urban League,
Sociology, Psychology, Education, Business, etc.
5.)
Will begin interviewing applicants first part of July.
6.)
Good cooperation from Urban League staff; Pam Howard was
given recognition.
Mr. Cawthorne asked Judge Hamilton what role the Urban League Board
as a whole would have in the interviewing process. Mr. Hamilton stated
that almost half of the Board was part of the Search Committee.
The procedure will be that the committee will:
1.)
Conduct interviews;
2.)
Eliminate until getting down to final group;
3.)
Report their recommendation to the Board.
EDUCATION- RESPONSE FROM PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Jeanna Woolley reported that she had presented the U. L. letter to the
Portland School Board. (Copies of letter will be sent to Board Members.)
Ms. Woolley stated that primarily the School Board was surprised at our
response. The School Board indicated that they were sincere about wanting
Urban League input and indicated they wouldn't make any decisions until
August and would like some response from the U. L. in relation to questionnaire.
Ms. Woolley stated that the Urban League's response was basically in relation to the nature of the request and short time for response. She felt as
though they were defensive initially because they are not used to being
criticized in terms of how they approach the community for input. Ms.
Woolley stated that the School Board should set up a more meaningful process
if they expect the community to support anything that they do.
Ms. Woolley commented to the School Board that the Urban League wanted
to be supportive but couldn't be unless there is ample time to evaluate
decisions and decide what would be appropriate. She felt the end result was
positive.
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June 15, 1978
Page 3
Herb Cawthorne stated that some people who were not present at the
meeting when the letter was discussed, felt the letter was "too harsh".
He felt that these people could have participated in the discussion of the
letter had they been present at the meeting rather than trying to influence
the decision after the fact. Mr. Cawthorne felt that this problem might arise
again as the Urban League becomes more active.
Discussion ensued re whether input should be made, what procedure should
be used to determine response to this and Other requests.
Judge Hamilton stated that he didn't think the "pots and pans" salesmanship
method should be a part of a procedure when proposals are being presented
to the Board. A proposal should be presented, examined, then procedure
established as to what steps should be taken in solving the problem.
A motion was made by Herb Cawthorne that a letter be drawn up, to be
approved by the Executive Committee before submitted, indicating our
eagerness to participate .but advising them of the process by which we can
respond. Motion seconded by Jeanna Woolley and carried. Mr. Cawthorne
stated that he would be happy to draft letter.
GUILD
Mrs. Canada reported that the Guild met last night for its last meeting
until September 2, 1978. She stated that five members of the Guild will
be working with the NAACP Convention, also that four members will be
attending the NUL Conference in Los Angeles.
Mrs. Canada added that the Guild still had the fur stole and is open for
suggestions as to its disposal.
NUL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Herb Cawthorne reported that he had attended the National Urban League
Board of Trustees Meeting on May 22 and 23. Mr. Cawthorne stated there
were three points he wanted to mention:
1.)
The National Urban League Conference which will be held in Los
Angeles; all interested persons are encouraged to attend; William
Hilliard is the chief coordinator for the conference.
2.)
The 30 and under rule, instituted in the Urban League movement in
1967 states that: On the Board of Directors, 25% on the Board will be
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June 15, 1978
Page 4
30 and under, also true of NUL Board. This rule, Mr. Cawthorne
felt , was a problem on the NUL Board. He stated that the NUL Board
is looking for presidents of corporations, etc., and felt as if 25% on the
Board, 30 and under, is a throw away. Local leagues don't do it and
97% of the Urban League movement, including our affiliate is out of
compliance with that rule. Mr. Cawthorne indicated strongly that we
should try to comply.
3.)
The NUL is being evaluated by an outside independent group of
He suggested that the local Urban League rnght consider finding a firm
which does evaluations of systems and business management techniques
and other kind of processes within an organization, that sends a
questionnaire and seeks thoughts from Board members and public, to
give us some measure to go by in terms of planning for the future.
William Hilliard stated that the NUL had very few nominations for people 30
and under.
Considerable discussion ensued re ways to involve more younger people.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT
A written report was distributed to all Board members in attendance.
EDUCATION
Mr. Chatman reported:
The American Society of Civil Engineers, Oregon Chapter is being
represented by Karen Bell, Monroe High School, at an Engineering
Workshop. The trip is being sponsored by Long Beach University,
Long Beach, CA for two weeks with all expenses paid. Ms. Bell will
be inter-acting with twenty-four other minority students from various
parts of the country. She was selected on the basis of academic
achtevement and was in competition with five other high school juniors.
The idea behind the project is to develop interest and improve preparation for minorities to enter the field of Engineering as a career. Participating Universities have agreed to provide scholarships to those
minority students who complete their high school training and choose
engineering as a career. Universities in compliance were: Oregon
State, Notre Dame, Brown, Long Beach and Georgia Tech to name
a few.
evaluators0
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June 15, 1978
Page 5
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S_REPORT
Nathan Nickerson introduced Lois Bolton as a new employee.
Interviews for the SASC Center Director are underway. There are 30
applicants.
Mr. Nickerson stated that our Youth Service Center and Senior Service
Center contracts passed City Council on May 21st and 23rd.
He added that the NAACP Convention to be held July 2nd thuough 7th, is
receiving a good deal of participation by U. L. staff and that the NUL will
have a booth at the convention. Mr. Nickerson reported that the Post Office
will be giv:ing an award to the Urban League during the convention. He added
that, we also had offered to cooperate by hosting a small group breakfast
meeting or similar activity but had received no repsonse.
Mr. Nicker son reported that the Urban League has been asked by the NOW
Organization to support the concept on the extension of the ERA (Equal Rights
Amendment) by the local NOW Organization. A national rally will be held in
Washington, D. C., on July 9, 1978, the local NOW organization anticipates a
rally on July 8. Mr. Nickerson stated that he talked with the National Urban
League in New York, and was told that Vernon Jordan had refrained from a
spoken endorsement on the ERA. Mr. Jordan stated that the issue needed
careful obervation but this does not mean that the Urban League is nótt in
agreement with the Amendment. Mr. Nickerson stated that the local NOW
wanted the Urban League to endorse their rally, June 8th but didn't have any
written material for the endorsement.
Considerable discussionensued re whether the Urban- League should act on
this request without going through the process of receiving written information
on request, etc. A motion was made by Key Collins and seconded by Allison
Belcher that the Urban League of Portland pass a resolution requesting the
NUL to take a position for the ERA Extension. After discussion, a motion
was made by Belton Hamilton, seconded by Herb Cawthorne to table the
motion. Motion to table carried with Allison Belcher dissenting.
PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
Roy Schnaible repprted that when the decision was made to give the Coalttion
$100. 00, it was referred to the Executive Committee as to where the money
would come from. The decision was to take it out of miscellaneous funds.
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June 15, 1978
Page 6
Mr. Schnaible added that:
1.)
Regarding KPTV's: interest in putting together 6 or 7 half-hour
programs on the Urban League, they would like to do a professional
job, which means a person working 5 or 6 months. CETA funds will
be sought to hire this person. Funds probably will not be available
until November 1, the next funding period. A proposal will be prepared to
to request CETA funds.
2.)
Mr. Schnaible wanted to verify whether new Board members had
received copies of by-laws, personnel policies and constitution. Ms.
Woolley stated that she had received hers and would like to obtain a
revised copy of people serving on committees. Mr. Schnaible told
Ms. Woolley that the new list would be revised after the Board reconvenes
inSeptember.
3.)
Mr. Henry Talbert, Western Regional Director for the Urban League
will be visiting the Urban League. Two reasons for his visit are:
4.)
a.
Change of officers and review of staff operations.
b.
To meet with the Search committee regarding progress in selection
of new Executive Director for the Urban League.
Received letter from Marlene Bayless, Chairman of Packet COimmittee
for the NAACP Conference, stating that 5, 000 to 7, 000 packets will
be made for the conference and asking for the Urban League's support in
helping to put packets together for the convention.
Ms. Belcher stated there would be four 3-hour shifts, June 29 and
30. Mr. Nickerson told Ms. Belcher that a letter had been sent to the
Urban League's offices asking for staff participation. Herb (awthorne
added that petitions were circulating different places. Volunteers for
the packet committee were William Hilliard and Belton Hamilton.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Nickerson stated that the Urban League had sent a letter to Donald
Sterling, editor of the Oregonian, in reference to remarks made by Senator
Groener and published in Doug Baker's article, re "a ferocious looking
black man". Mr. Cawthorne stated that he would like to receive copies of
the three letters re Doug Baker's article, TownHall's: 'Po1iticaiZoo',
and the letter sent to Dr. Blanchard, Superintendent of Portland Public
Schools. Mr. Schnaible asked that Copies of the three letters be sent to
all Board members along with any responses.
Urban League Board of Directors
June 15, 1978
Page 7
NEW BUSINESS
Herb Cawthorne stated that he had been contacted by several people in
the community, concerned about the World Affairs CoUncil asking the
Ambassador of South Africa to come to Portland and speak. Mr. Cawthorne
said that there were a number of people, both Black and White, in various
organizations who are opposed to having this individual speak in Portland
and would like to register a protest.
Mr. Cawthorne stated he thought that the response of the Board tonight would
be to suggest that the Executive Committee, in the interim peHod, consider
any request that would come to them to join the NAACP, the Albina Mthi.sterial
Alliance and the group of citizens who put together the African Liberation
Day on May 27th, to participate in signing a letter that says to the World
Affairs Council that they disagree with the invitation and that a black person
from this country couldn't receive an invitation from their country. Mr.
Cawthorne added that since the Board wouldn't have a chance to consider the
letter, he would make a motion that the Executive Committee consider this
Urban League joining various organizations and individuals to protest the
invitation given to the Ambassador of South Africa by the World Affairs
Council, motion seconded by Key Collins.
Discussion ënsred re the earlier discussion concerning a process by which
the Board would act. Discussion continued re whether the Ambassador
should come.
Mr. Cawthorne clarified his motion by stating that his motion was to authorize
the Executive Committee to review the letter that would be in draft form,
signed by various organizations and groups in the city and make a decision as
to if the Urban League participates or not. Mr. Schnaible suggested that
maybe after the Ambassador speaks, someone else should speak to get both
sides of the story. Motion defeated with two affirmative, two negative votes
and seven members abstaining.
Meeting adjourned.
Lois Bolton
Allison Belcher, Secretary_______
URBAN LEAGUE FIELD OFFICE
Economic Development & Employment Division
Report for the Month of August, 1978
August was traditionally slow but the Staff is pleased with the number of
placements. If historical trends prevail, there should be a substantial
upsurge in job openings in September & October, caused by the summer
labor force returning to school.
There are many openings in the clerical field. We have received a
surprising number of skilled clerical people (usually relocating from OTher
areas) who have a choice of jobs and are placed immediately. Blue collar
opportunities are limited but in great demand by our clients.
The Economic Development & Employment Director attended a seminar
conducted by the Oregon State Civil Rights Division. There were three
informative four-hour sessions. We discussed labor laws relating to the
handicapped, women and minorities.
The Urban League National Convention in Los Angeles was well organized,
informative and had a gathering of dynamic speakers, especially Vernon
Jordan and Vice President Mpndale. The 1979 Convention will be held in
Chicago, Illinois.
The month of August produced a group of highly skilled and credentialed
candidates in our office searching for employment.
A number of companies have asked us to maintain an open recruitment.
for sales people. A few of the companies are, NA.P.A. (National Auto
Parts Association), Chevrolet and Woodbury.
We have a large number of job opportunities for people who would be
willing to commute or relocate to Salem with jobs for the City of Salem.
E D. & E. Monthly Report
August, 1978
Page 2
It.
III.
Number of Job Announcements Received
. ..... . .. . ........... 400
Number of Job .i-\ ppl i c ant s
. . . .
Angela Ehelbe
3.
Margaret Broadwater
Nathaniel Mosley
4.
Marcus Young
5.
6.
7.
8.
Julie Franklin
.2.
Roy Washington
Ron Purifoy
9
Rickey Harrison
Edward Turner
10.
Douglas Hughes
11.
Brenda Varner
Frank Gaston
Willie Grant
Wesley Guillory
James Garr
James Lambreth
Delores Loving
Cheryl Wilson
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
.. ...
Number of Applicants Hired
NAMES
i.
.
. .
..
.
.
......
.. ...... .. ... .. .
.. ..... .
. ................ . .
RACE/SEX/AGE
Black-Female-27
Black-Female-31
Bláck-Male-40
Black-Male-28
Black-Female-l8
Blàck-Male-27
Black- Male-20
Black-Male-20
Black-Male-28
Black-Male-28
Black-Female-22
Black-Male-33
Black-Male-27
Black-Male--26
Black-Male-26
Black-Male-26
Black-Female-17
Black-Fpmale-24.
93
18
COMPANY/POSITION/WAGE
TEKTRONIX- $4.00
EMANUEL HOSP. Clerk- $4. 00
PARK BUREAU
$5.78
$5.78
PARK BUREAU
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION-3. 87
WOODBURY & CO.-$5. 86
WESTERN ELECTRIC Instflr,,-$5. 86
CONSOLIDATED FRGHTtWAYS-$5. 26
WESTERN ELECTRIC Instllr.-$4. 86
J.. C. PENNEYS- Mgmt.
$800
WESTERN ELECTRIC Instllr.-$4..86
GOODYEAR CO.-$4.56
GOODYEAR. CO. -$4.56
GREYHOUND Supervisor- $1, 200
SCHNITZER STEEL- $6. 50
SCHMIDT STEEL
$6.50
OREGON MUTUAL Proof Opr. $3.15
MUTUAL OF WASSAU
$10, 800
Respe tfully submitted,
George Rankins, Director
Economic Development & Employment
URBAN LEAGUE FIELD OFFICE
Economic Development & Employment Division
Report for the Month of August, 1978
August was traditionally slow but the Staff is pleased with the number of
placements. If historical trends prevail, there should be a substantial
upsurge in job openings in September & October, caused by the summer
labor force returning to school.
There are many openings in the clerical field. We have received a
surprising number of skilled clerical people (usually relocating from OTher
areas) who have a choice of jobs and are placed immediately. Blue collar
opportunities are limited but in great demand by our clients.
The Economic Development & Employment Director attended a seminar
conducted by the Oregon State Civil Rights Division. There were three
informative four-hour sessions. We discussed labor laws relating to the
handicapped, women and minorities.
The Urban League National Convention in Los Angeles was well organized,
informative and had a gathering of dynamic speakers, especially Vernon
Jordan and Vice President Mpndale. The 1979 Convention will be held in
Chicago, Illinois.
The month of August produced a group of highly skilled and credentialed
candidates in our office searching for employment.
A number of companies have asked us to maintain an open recruitment.
for sales people. A few of the companies are, NA.P.A. (National Auto
Parts Association), Chevrolet and Woodbury.
We have a large number of job opportunities for people who would be
willing to commute or relocate to Salem with jobs for the City of Salem.
E D. & E. Monthly Report
August, 1978
Page 2
It.
III.
Number of Job Announcements Received
. ..... . .. . ........... 400
Number of Job .i-\ ppl i c ant s
. . . .
Angela Ehelbe
3.
Margaret Broadwater
Nathaniel Mosley
4.
Marcus Young
5.
6.
7.
8.
Julie Franklin
.2.
Roy Washington
Ron Purifoy
9
Rickey Harrison
Edward Turner
10.
Douglas Hughes
11.
Brenda Varner
Frank Gaston
Willie Grant
Wesley Guillory
James Garr
James Lambreth
Delores Loving
Cheryl Wilson
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
.. ...
Number of Applicants Hired
NAMES
i.
.
. .
..
.
.
......
.. ...... .. ... .. .
.. ..... .
. ................ . .
RACE/SEX/AGE
Black-Female-27
Black-Female-31
Bláck-Male-40
Black-Male-28
Black-Female-l8
Blàck-Male-27
Black- Male-20
Black-Male-20
Black-Male-28
Black-Male-28
Black-Female-22
Black-Male-33
Black-Male-27
Black-Male--26
Black-Male-26
Black-Male-26
Black-Female-17
Black-Fpmale-24.
93
18
COMPANY/POSITION/WAGE
TEKTRONIX- $4.00
EMANUEL HOSP. Clerk- $4. 00
PARK BUREAU
$5.78
$5.78
PARK BUREAU
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION-3. 87
WOODBURY & CO.-$5. 86
WESTERN ELECTRIC Instflr,,-$5. 86
CONSOLIDATED FRGHTtWAYS-$5. 26
WESTERN ELECTRIC Instllr.-$4. 86
J.. C. PENNEYS- Mgmt.
$800
WESTERN ELECTRIC Instllr.-$4..86
GOODYEAR CO.-$4.56
GOODYEAR. CO. -$4.56
GREYHOUND Supervisor- $1, 200
SCHNITZER STEEL- $6. 50
SCHMIDT STEEL
$6.50
OREGON MUTUAL Proof Opr. $3.15
MUTUAL OF WASSAU
$10, 800
Respe tfully submitted,
George Rankins, Director
Economic Development & Employment
MEMORANDUM
To:
Urban League Board Members
From:
Roy Schnaible, President
Date:
September 15, 1978
The September Board of Directors meeting for the Urban League
of Portland will be held on September 21, 1978, at the Pacific Northwest
Bell, 735 S,W, Stark in the Multi-Purpose Room, at 7:30 p.m.
I hope to see you there.
R S : lb
(
C
Report On The Community Coalition For School Integration
To:
The Urban League Board of Directors
From:
Benita Stroughter
Jeana Woolley
The Community Coalition for School Integration is in the
final phase of its task.after a year of comprehensive
research and analysis of the Portland School District's
Recently
desegregation policies andpracttces.
Coalition released a discussion draft which includes
an overview of the community forums the Coalition sponsored
last spring, background and an evaluation of the District's
administrative transfer sand magnet programs, a discussion
of the legal constraints, a brief analysis of housing and
population trends, a presentation of some of the Coalition's
major findings and possible options for reorganizing the
District's desegregation programs.
This document is being distributed among the Coalition's
own membership and other interested citizen and community
This is not the Coalition's
groups for discussion and comment.
The
final report will be
final report and recommendations.
issued in mid-November after a series of public forums and
meetings are completed in the community.
The Coalition is currently in the process of making public
presentations of the material it has compiled and analyzed
We would like to recommend that the Board schedule
to date.
a special meeting to hear such a presentation from a panel
of Coalition staff and members.sometime in early October.
This will facilitate a thorough understanding of what the
Coalition has found and is proposing for change among Urban
League Board members, and will prepare them to either support
or decline support when the final report is issued.
Attached you will find a copy of Section I of the discussion
This section contains a summary of
draft for your review.
the Coalition's findings and a presentation of some of the
options it has proposed for reorganization of the desegregation
We recommend that you take some time to read this
program.
Your questions can be addressed at the special meeting
material.
in October.
Attachment
September 21, 1978
/
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
SEPTEMBER 21, 1978
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurer's Report
4.
Committee Reports
a. Search ....................................... Belton ITarriilton
b. Education.(.Eql.it0A PPT ................... Jeanna Woolley
c .-
*d.
e.
Guild
....................................... ,Dze1la Canada
E,]D.& E.
Education
..........
.................................... \Te r non C hat man
5.
Executive Director's Remarks
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
a. Board policy for handling requests for support,
endorsements, etc.
8.
New Business
a. Blue Cross rates and coverage
b. Budget approval
c. National Urban League Conference reports
9.
Adjournment
*Report submitted
George Fankins
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 21, 1978
The September meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by
President Roy Schnaible, in the multi-purpose room, Pacific Northwest
Bell at 7:50 P.M.
Board Members in attendance were: Bruce Baker, David Baugh, Ozella
Canada, Paul Cook, John Hansen, Ernest Hartzog, William Hilliard,
Michael Jordan, Dick Kishimoto, Ted Runstein, Roy Schnaible, Lou
Williams, Jeana Woolley and Mary Wright. Staff was represented by
Nathan Nickerson, Vernon Chatman, George Rankins, Paul Coon and
Lois Bolton.
John Hansen made a motion that the minutes of the June meeting be approved.
Seconded and carried.
In the absence of Mrs. Rae and Mr. Cook, Mr. Nickerson reviewed briefly
a report of fiscal operations. Budgeted expenditures for the '77-'78
12-month period was $194, 720. Actual expenditures were $189, 263.
Total support / revenue budgeted for the 12-month period was $48, 000.
Actual support totalled $47, 759. United Fund Support was $140, 000, pius
in-kind rent.
The fiscal year end for the Urban League School-Community Program,
Senior Adult and Youth Service Centers was June 30, 1978. Year end
financial reports will be mailed to Board Members. The LEAP contract
is current until the end of October.
COALITION REPORT
Jeana Woolley reported that the Community Coalition for School Integration
A discussion
is now finishing the task assigned to it over a year ago.
draft of two sections has been issued. Section I, distributed to the Board
Members, contains general findings about Portland's desegregation process
and the preliminary presentation of three options proposed for reorganization.
A second section is also available which contains community concerns, background information on desegregation programs, population trends, legal
requirements, etc. The Coalition intends now to go back to the community
Urban League Board of Directors
September 21, 1978
Page 2
with this discussion draft for input and/or clarification. They are
holding public forums for this purpose and also to ask some specific
questions of the community by way of a questionnaire. Three forums
have been held so far at which attendance was very good. The Research
Committee of the Coalition is processing responses from the questionnaires on a weekly basis. The response to the report has been mixed
so far. People are most reactionary about the transportation or busing
issue. The Coalition has learned that there is a great lack of information
in the community about desegregation. Michael Jordan asked about the
news coverage for the Coalition and Ms. Woolley responded that it has been
good overall.
The Coalition will submit its final report to the School Board in November.
Ms. Woolley emphasized the fact that this draft is for discussion purposes
only. Board Members were encouraged to read the draft very carefully
as the Urban League is a member of the Coalition and will be expected to
take a stand on the recommendation. Ms. Woolley asked President
Schnaible for a special meeting of the Board during October to hear a
presentation of the report by a representative of the Coalition and to allow
time to question and discuss the report in its preliminary form. The
President stated that he had received a letter from the Coalition asking
for one hour during a regular Board meeting in which to present and
discuss the report, His preference was to not give any particular group
one hour of a regular meeting to present their cause and also that one hour
would probably not be sufficient for discussing the report as it should l3e
done. The Board voted to meet at 5:00 P.M. on an evening chosen by the
President for the purpose of hearing and discussing the Coalitionts report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
President Schnaible asked for a status report on the Board policy for
handling requests for support and/or endorsement. Jeana Woolley reported
that Judge Hamilton, Gayle Gemmell and she met during the summer. They
drafted an interim procedure to be used until the new director is selected
and an administrative process is evaluated. A letter would be mailed to
organizations requesting support from the Urban League, explaining the
procedure as follows:
Organization is to notify the Board two weeks in advance of
its regular monthly meeting, requesting in writing a certain
kind of proposal. The Board then is to respond within five
days of the meeting, indicating how it decided to handle the
request.
Urban League Board of Directors
September 21, 1978
Page 3
President Schnaible suggested that copies of the draft outlining the
proposal be mailed to Board Members so that action may be taken at
the next meeting. Ms. Woolley added that the group listed other issues
on which they felt Board policy should be de loped immediately.
SEARCH COMMITTEE
In Judge Hamilton's absence, President Schnaible reported that the
Committee had not yet selected an Executive Director. Judge Hamilton
did hold several interviews at the National Convention, saving on travelling
expenses for candidates from other parts of the country. The interviews
have been very extensive, each taking from 4-1/2 to 5 hours. The Committee
is wrapping up the interviews now and should, hopefully, have made a selection by the next Board meeting. Mike Jordan added that the responses from
the applicants have been very favorable.
GUILD
Mrs. Canada reported that the Guild met last week for the first time after
summer vacation. Some suggestions for fund raising projects were a
Membership Tea and a Fred Meyers Dinner at which their Community
Club Award would be given. For a Fred Meyers Dinner, the Guild's
responsibility would be just to sell the tickets from which they would
receive a portion of the cost of each ticket.
Mrs. Canada stated that 11 members of the Guild attended the convention
in Los Angeles and really enjoyed it.
Mrs. Canada extended an invitation for Board Members to be a part of the
Guild. She said that they want to promote community awareness of Urban
League and to assist the Urban League in any way possible. She encouraged
members of the Board to offer their ideas and suggestions for ways to make
the Guild more popular in the community.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
A written report was distributed to all Board Members in attendance.
(Copy of report attached to file copy of minutes.)
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Vernon Chatman introduced Donna Stoudamire, a member of the Education
Committee. Copies of an outline of the IBM Clerical Training Project were
distributed.(Copy attached to file copy of the minutes.)
Urban League Board of Directors
September 21, 1978
Page 4
From time to time community agencies appeal to IBM's sense of corporate
responsibility for aid in financing a particular project. The Education
Committee of the Urban League has submitted this project to IBM for their
review, in hopes that they will deem it worthwhile and agree to finance it.
Ms. Stoudamire presented the proposal to the Board. There was some
discussion about the facility which is expected to house the training classes.
The facility would need to be secure as the equipment will be on loan from
IBM. Other considerations are lighting, access for students to practice
outside of class time, power for 22 typewriters and space for 22 tables,
chairs, etc.
The classes would be available to any interested persons with minimal
typing skills. The idea is to bring the person's skills up to an employable
level.
Two instructors have volunteered their time for the project: Donna
Stoudamire and Edie Leland. The proposal has leen submitted to Lou
Williams for consideration. Mary Wright expressed enthusiasm for the
project from an employer's point of view and felt that the project would
have a favorable impact on the community.
Ted Runstein voiced a concern that the amount allowed for instructors'
salaries in the budget was insufficient. Mr. Nickerson stated that it was
based on $8 per hour. It was then clarified that the instruction would be
part-time.
The project is asking total funding from IBM. If the first year goes well,
the Urban League can go again to IBM to request that the project be continued on the basis of past success.
Ms. Stoudamire pointed out that typing skills will not be the only focus of
the classes. They will be bringing in business people fro in the community
to contribute help in grammar, dress for interviews, proper mannerisms
and other areas necessary for upgrading the whole employability of a person.
Ms. Canada asked how the students would be selected for the class. Ms.
Stoudamire stated that an application form would be designed.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REMARKS
Mr. Nickerson pointed out several recent staff changes: Rebecca Burns is
the new Field Office Secretary and Office Manager. Martha Warren and
Terry Knapper were promoted from CETA positions to Counselors at the
Urban League Board of Directors
September 21, 1978
Page 5
Senior Adult Service Center. Clarence Harper was selected for the
Supervising Counselor position at the Senior Adult Service Center.
Rose Washington, who was previously the Secretary at the Senior Adult
Service Center, is now the LEAP Program Assistant.
LEAP's contract expires 10-31-78 and it is awaiting refunding. They
have not reached their goal with regard to apprentices placed. Department
of Labor decisions about refunding are made on the basis of several criteria
including local conditions and past success. LEAP may be facing cuts in
the budget. There will be a meeting at the end of October to negotiate the
contract.
The School-Community Program is making satisfactory progress. Both
the Youth and Senior Adult Service Centers may be facing budget cuts based
on the action of the tax measures on the November ballot. They are analyzing
priorities and thinking about what kinds of operations might ensue based on
cuts in the budget. The Human Resources Bureau is considering schools as
possible locations for activities for senior adults. The administrative staff
of the Urban League is meeting with other contractors to come up with
recommendations to the City Council and the Human Resources Bureau
about how and where cuts should be made, if necessary.
Regarding the status of CETA, the Urban League has submitted a proposal
including four Counselor positions, continuing the Bookkeeper Trainee
position and adding a research oriented person to help with the compilation
of statistics. John Hansen at KPTV has been working on a series of programs
to improve and accelerate public awareness of the Urban League. One CE-TA
position would be a staff person whose job description would include PR and
working with the TV station on thes e programs. There has been some confusion about CETA extensions and the refilling of vacated positions. The
CETA administration is working on future regulations about extensions.
When CETA employees make transitions into permanent staff positions
shortly before their contract expires, we are not allowed to refill that CETA
position even though we need the CETA employees and have a good record in
transitioning or placing employees.
A Secretary to the Executive has been hired for the main office, to begin
work September 25. Lois Bolton will become the Secretary-Receptionist.
Next week terminology and service definitions to be used in the United Way
budget will be determined.
George Rankins commented that Marilyn Hinton left the Field Office to return
to school and Cheryl Wilson left LEAP for a much higher paying job with an
insurance firm. He pointed out that the turnover has not been an indication
of low quality employees, but rather of high quality employees opting for more
desirable positibns.
Urban League Board of Directors
September 21, 1978
Page 6
PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
President Schnaible informed the Board that Gene Walters has retired
from Alcoa in Vancouver and has submitted his resignation to the Board.
The President introduced Paul Coon, new Director of the Senior Adult
Service Center.
Committee choice reports have only been received from eight Board Members.
If others are not submitted to the President within a week, he w ill make
arbitrary assignments to the various committees.
The President has received a letter from Portland State University king
the Board to comment on a proposal to develop a Black Studies Masters
Degree Program. Mr. Schnaible's feeling was that the Board Members
are not really able to comment on the specifics of the proposal. He
suggested a reply be sent to PSU stating the Board's agreement with
the idea, but stating its lack of expertise with regard to the specifics of
the proposal. Mike Jordan asked how soon the school needed a response
and suggested that copies of the proposal be sent to the Board Members
for discussion at the October meeting. Copies will be mailed.
President Schnaible has received two additional letters requesting the
Board's support or an opportunity to present their cause at the Board
meeting. One was from the Northwest Oregon Coalition for Abortion
Rights, soliciting the Board's support against Ballot Measure 7. Their
group meets the first Wednesday of every month. The Board is invited
to attend those meetings and/or they would be happy to talk to our Board.
Mr. Schnaible again stated his preference for not having groups present
themselves at our Board meetings. Board Members interested in this
organization can get information from Mr. Nickerson.
The other letter was from the Oregon CounctlAgainst the Death Penalty.
Mr. Schnaible suggested that if Board Members have associations with
other groups that might be interested in hearing a presentation by this group,
they should contact Mr. Nickerson for further information. President
Schnaible asked Ted Runstein about potential problems if a non-profit
organization were to lend its support to a particular measure. Mr. Runstein
replied that lobbying situations may jeopardize the tax exempt status. His
recollection was that, in any circumstance, not more than 5% of the agency's
time should be used in partisan campaigns or lobbying. We should check
with an expert in that area before lobbying.
Mr. Nickerson pointed out that these groups want a response from the Board.
Mr. Schnaible suggested that the reply say the Board took no action other
than to notify the Members of the group's availability.
Urban League Board of Directors
September 21, 1978
Page 7
NEW BUSINESS
A written report from Gertrude Rae, including Blue Cross information,
was distributed to Board Members in attendance (copy of report attached
to file copy of minutes). Mr. Nickerson encouraged Board Members to read
the report carefully as Mrs. Rae has outlined recommendations. No action
necessary at this meeting but action is necessary.
President Schnaible reminded Board Members of the proposed budget which
had been mailed to them during the summer. It has now been approved by
the Executive Committee and submitted to United Way. The President
asked for full Board approval at this time. John Hansen made a motion
that the budget be approved as sent out. Mike Jordan seconded the motion.
Carried.
Mr. Nickerson began the National Urban League Conference Reports by
telling about the Executive Directors' Council Meeting which he attended
just prior to the National Conference. The Council's agenda included a
nine-point urban policy proposal, non-profit organizations with profit
subsidiaries, changes in United Way approach with regard to personnel,
sex harassment suits against the Urban League and pension plans and
liabilities. President Vernon Jordan spoke at the Council's meeting.
The 1979 National Conference will be in Chicago, Illinois July 22-25, 1979.
One female advocate asked whether the National Conference should be held
in cities that have not passed the ERA Amendment. President Jordan
replied that it is too late to change the location of the 1979 Conference but
that such considerations will be criteria for future conferences.
Mr. Chatman and Mr. Rankins received commendation for participation in
national and local programs.
Mr. Schnaible announced that Mr. Hilliard had been General Chairman for
the Conference and had done an outstanding job.
Mr. Hilliard stated that the Delegate Assembly adopted the same priorities
as in 1977:
1) Economic Development and Employment
2) Education
3) Housing
4) Health/Welfare
There were 25-30 Oregonians at the Conference. Next year there may be
some organized event for Oregonians to get together at the Conference.
Urban League Board of Directors
September 21, 1978
Page 8
President Jordan said it was the largest Conference ever. Total
registration was 4, 356. Total attendance was estimated at 11, 000.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P. M.
Lois Bolton, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
PROGRAiM AND 'ISCL REPORT
September, 1978
Gertrude N. Rae, Deputy Executive Director
HALTH BENEFITS
We were notLfied early in September that United Wey will no longer administer the
group Blue Cross plan for agencies9
Effective 10/15/78, agencies, if they can meet
eligibility requirements, will have to carry their own plans. Options are small group
pls.ns, conversion to individual plans or another insurance plan.
United Way and Blue Cross representatives indicated at a meeting on 9/8/78, that
this decision was made by Blue Cross because:
1.
Only a small number of agencies were enrolled (22);
2.
The high cost of claims made by these participants during the
past year;
3.
Only a small number of employees and their dependents
were enrolled in some of
the agencies;
).
Blue Cross previously had not enforced the underwriters
regulations re percent
of employees and dependents required to enroll in each
agency; and
5.
The cost of continuing the current group plan would increaae
premiums by approxiinately 2O.
Agency representatives at this meeting expressed a great deal of
concern at losing
the plan with only one month's notice and the fact that the rates
would increase on
9/15/78 even though the plan would be extended for
only one additional month.
We currently have 3 perianent Urban League, 2 CA, 1
Senior Adult Services and 3
LEAP employees covered on the plan. Fourteen employees
are covered by Kaiser and
the remainder are not covered by any agency plan.
We will be able to carry a group plan for core staff only, with Blue
Cross if the
two clerical positions just filled are included.
Requirements are a minimum of Li
employees and no less than 75 of all eligible employees.
The agency must pay at
least the full portion of the employee's premium. It would be extremely difficult
to write a plan to include all employees on our various
programs unless we requjred
all persons to convert to one plan. To write a plan which would include only.LEAP.
(who has 3 persons covered currently) might be
construed discriminatory.
A plan for core staff (and.CrA could be included) will have slightly
increased costs
over last year's premiums but would include "major medical" and other
slightly increased
benefits.
A dental plan is available at small cost also.
LEAP, to carry a group p.an, would need an additional
person .cnverted or be foxed
to convert to individual policies.
The conversion plan, which has no waiting period,
would he similar to the current plan with slightly less benefits
and still would not
include Major Medical. Individual plans with increased
benefits would require a 12month waiting period on pre-existing conditions.
September, 1978 Program & Fiscal Report
page 2
It would appear that
1.
We have no choice about continuing in a larger multi-agency plan;
2.
We are currently participating in a plan with limited benefits ; and
3.
We need to determine what health benefits should be provided for eniplôyees both permanent and those on annually funded
programs0
aBoI1i:ENnATIoN3:
1.
The Urban League take out a group plan for core staff (which can be terminated
on 30 days notice) to be effective when the current plan ceases0
2.
Leap and other staff covered under the current plan convert to individual
plans until another determination is made, thus preventing no loss of coverage.
(This should not create any budgetary problems.)
3.
The Personnel and/or xecutive Connittee meet with staff at an early date
to detenuine what health benefits should be provided for staff and whether
a plan with another company might be feasible.
PAYROLL P iOCESSTNG
Currently Urban League officers are requested to sign a minimum of 2Q checks
per
Approximately 100 of these are payroll related. The minimum amount of time
consumed in manually preparing payroll checks is 2 - 30 hours per month. A very
considerable anount of Board iembers' time and clerical time is expended in getting
these checks signed. Federal taxes for all proerams are processed by the main office
through a single ID number and must be deposited In a timely matter. Federal Tax
reports are also the responsibility of the main office.
month.
If we were to computerize our payroll, the following would occur:
1.
The time consumed by Board Officers who sign checks would be reduced by approxi.mately Li0;
2.
A considerable amount of the bookkeepers1 and other clerical staff time would be
saved and could be utilized in other ways;
3.
Federal tax checks would become a part of the computerized system and eliminate
the need for them coming from various offices to be deposited;
).
Federal quarterly tax reports, year-end reconcilliations and W-2 forms would be
prepared by computer;
.
We would have a more efficient procedure than.the manual one utilized now;
6.
The cost would be minimal with each program defraying its own (probably less than
20.00 per mo. per program.
This would not create budgetary problems.
7.
The computerized checks would not require Board signatures (Current By-Laws require
Board
An early transfer to this process would provide a, partial solution to the excessive
September, 1978 Program & Fiscal Report
page 3
ork-load carried by some staff and
ou1d facilitate year end reports.
CONiNDATIONS:
1.
2.
3.
November
The Urban League computerize payroll for all enployees no later than
1, 1978.
The Executive Committee be authorized by the Board (unless a decision
considered
is made by the Board at the September meeting) to approve, if
may be
feasible, the above recoiiimendation so that the necessary machinery
set in motion.
The Executive Cornmitte meet
matter.
ith staff at an early date regarding this
FISCAL
Youth Services Centers
The Urban League,School Community Program,. Senior Adult and
1978.
Year
-end
financial
reports ill be mailed
ended their fiscal year on June 30,
to Board Members.
should be
The audit for the 77-78 fiscal year is nearing completion and a report
ith
the
Executive
Ooiniittee
and the
ready itIn 30 days. There will be a meeting
to
the
opportunity
for
Committee
members
auditor after conpletion to provide
request clarification on any questions they may have.
BUDGBT
budgeting
Preliminary rneeting have been set up fol' staff iith United Way on 1979-80
procedures. Our 1979-80 budget proposal iIl be due on February 1, 1979.
RECONNENDATTO N:
The Budget Committee and staff begin planning meetings during
MENBERSHIPS
Our membership billipg and receipting process is no
current.
ovember, 1978.
URBAN LEAGUE FIELD OFFICE
Economic Development & Employment Division
Report for the Month of Septmber, 1978
September exposed its expected trend.
The students returned to
school, causing some new job openings and a very distinct improvement in the job market. Our identified placement total was (24);
I'm sure there are another (10) to (15) placements that we cannot
immediately identify.
We conducted special recruitment for Western Electric and placed
(2) people.
Garland Brown started at Union Pacific as a welder at
$7.43 per hour.
Union Pacific is still recruiting for welders.
A
test is given.
We placed (3) management trainees and I am happy to
announce the selection of Rebecca Burns to fill the Field Office
clerical slot and deDrae Hope filled the new C.E.T.A. Counselor slot.
Gloria McWilliams has been an outstanding Urban League employee
for (2) years.
I have attempted to keep you abreast of her activites through this monthly report.
She has been directly responsible
for the job placement of many Urban League clients.
She has spread
the Urban League work throughout the community and has been one of
our best resources to and for young peers. Gloria's last day with
the Urban League is October 7, 1978. She will move to the Multnomah
Washington CETA as a counselor, She will be missed but that is what
the Urban League is about (growth).
The influx of outstanding clients from out of state continues
on the uprise:
Ramona Bridges, Compton, Calif., B.A. Psychology,
Jesse Mims, Physical Education, Lauretta Slaughter, North Bend,
M.S. Public Administration, B.A. Biology, present employment is
Health Advocate in a CAP agency and Samuelu Masuno Malepeai, M.A.
Educational Counseling.
The Wood Products strike is beginning to have some effect on
the community.
A good number of our placements are returning to us
because of 1ayoff caused by the strike.
On September 3rd, I had the honor of serving 2½ hours on the
phones for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.
E.D.&. Monthly Report
September 1978
Page C2)
September 21st, a meeting wa held with Don Wilson, Local
701 and A.G.C. Personnel to improve on the mechanics of the heavy
equipment operators training program. L.E.A.P. will provide
counseling and follow-up for delinquent trainees,
September 29th, I was quest speakex for a class at Lewis &
Clark College.
subject was "The Poor People ir Portland", 2½ hours
that stretched into
hours.
-1
T,D.&. Monthly Report
September 1978
Page (3)
EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS
I.
II.
III,
Number of Job Announcements Received
3LIL1
Number of Job Applicants
180
Number of Applicants Hed
2I
(Breakdown)
NAME
Franklin Gholston
Edward Turner
Garland Brown
Anthony Helm
Sadie Thompson
Black-Female
Delores Adviento
Mexican-Female--
Myrtle Ford
Jerry Thompson
Oieta Marie Santovac
Shirley Wolf
Black.-Male.-20
Whit e.-.Female-3 LI
Black-Femaler-22
Othis Smith
Joe Dalbert
Black_JVIale,-2LI
Roderick Beard
Cynthia Jackson
Black.IVIaler23
Black-Female-214
Rçbecca Burns
BlackFemale.-32
Joann Green
Black.-Female-30
Dave Gisbon
Linda Butler
Angelina Peters
Western Electric-installer-$LI .65
Union Pacific-welder-$7 . 00
Farmer Ins. Group-Mgr, Training
$875.00
St. Vincent DePaul-Asst. Teacher$500.00
Mexican-Female-2l
Black-Female-l9
Black-Female
Linda Holly
Jennifer Jackson
Coast Janitoral Service
Black-male- 22
Black-male-21
Black-maleBlack-male-22
Priscilla Sandova
Arelina Russell
COMPANY/POSITION/WAGE
RACE/SEX/AGE
Black.-Male'-37
Black-Female-22
Black.-Male24
Black.-Female-2LI
Black-Female-2)-I
Metra Steel-Card-dex-$LI .00
J.C. Penny-Mail Clerk.-$670.00
John Hancock-File clerk-$125.00Allstate Ins.-Mgr. Train.-$850
Benj . Franklin-Collection-$650
Benj. Franklin-Clerk--$520.00
Bingham Williamette-clerk-typist$700.00
Bingham Williamette-clerk-typist-$650
Pacific Power & Light- Engineer
Consultant - $850.00
P.A.
Montg. Ward-merchandise Handler$3.50
MGR. training - Safeway-$850
Safeway Mgr Training-$850.00
Moorce Community-Recreation Leader $800.00
Urban League Field Office Office
Manager - $700
Benson Hotel-Room Attendant-$2.65
Local 701-Heavy Equip. Oper. $9.00
Ctr. for Community Health- bookkeeper - $875.00
submitted,
Gerge Eank4ns
/ /7Director
Economic Developement & Employment
GR : rb
cc: Gertrude Rae, Deputy Director
Terry Williamson, Director of L.E.A.P.
Vernon Chatman, Director of Youth Incentives
n
MEMORANDUM
To:
Urban League Board Members
From:
Roy Schnaible, President
Date:
October 3, 1978
There will be a call meeting of the Urban League
Board of Directors at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday,
October 11 in Room 217, Community Service
Building. We will meet with representatives of
the Community Coalition for School Integration
to hear and discuss their report.
RS:bc
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 11, 1978 Special Call Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 5:15 P.M. in Room 217 of the
Community Service Center, by President Roy Schnaible, wh apologized
for having scheduled the meeting on Yom Kippur.
Directors in attendance were: Paul Cook, Michael Jordan, Gayle Gemmell,
John Hansen, Jeana Woolley, Ted Runstein and Roy Schnaible. Also present
were Education Committee Members Donna Stoudamire and Jackie Dvorak
and Ex-Officio Member of the Board, Geraldine Christian. Staff was
represented by Nathan Nickerson, Vernon Chatman and Becky Caughey.
Representing the Community Coalition for School Integration (CCSI) was
Oralee Beach, Assistant Coordinator.
Jeana Woolley introduced the Coalition's report by reviewing some background desegregation information and some general findings of the Coalition
with regard to school desegregation in Portland. President Schnaible asked
if the Coalition had looked at housing trends as part of their research. Ms.
Woolley stated that the Coalition focused mainly on education. They did
look briefly at housing trends and their findings are available in Portion II
of the report.
Ms. Woolley noted that the public forums held for the purpose of obtai ning
community input about desegregation were very well attended. About onehalf of those who attended the forums returned questionnaires. Responses
to these have now been tabulated. (Copies of the tabulation distributed to
Board Members and attached to file copy of the minutes.)
Oralee Beach used charts and maps to review the three alternatives described
in the Coalition's report as discussion tools only. She pointed out that, because there are not enough minority students in Portland, there will be a
trade-off between having a large number of students in a short-term integrated
school program and having a small number of students involved in a longer
term integrated school program.
The clustering concept, which attempts to keep neighborhoods of students
together, is the basis for the three proposals which follow:
Urban League of Portland
October 11, 1978 Special Meeting
Page 2
1)
One Year Required Transfer:
Students could attend their neighborhood schools for the
elementary grades except for one year in which the
student, along with all his or her classmates at a given
grade level, would attend another school in the cluster
and participate fully in the receiving school's classrooms
and school activities.
2)
Paired Transfers:
Schools would be paired within each cluster so that children
from both schools would attend grades 1-4 at one of the
paired schools and children from both schools would attend
grades 5-8 at the other school. (These grade levels were
used only as an example.)
3)
Boundary Changes and School Closures:
District would close a school or schools within each cluster
and reassign these students in a manner that would bring
about desegregation. Attendance boundaries would be
redrawn so that schools left open could accommodate both
resident and reassigned students.
Please see the Coalition's report for further detail.
After explaining the three drafted proposals and answering questions,
Ms. Beach asked Board Members to respond to the questionnaire the
Coalition used in their research. She then informed the Board of some
of the results as tabulated from questionnaires. The Coalition's final
recommendation, when submitted to the School Board in November, will
be based on their meetings and research results.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 P. M.
Recorded by: Becky Caughey
INFORMATION SHEET
For Coalition information and for our final report, please fill in this
sheet and return to Coalition staff or mail to: Coalition, 4013 NE, 18th,
Sabin Portable, Portland, OR 97212,
PLEASE fill out only one of these during September and October.
Name of group or Forum you are attending
Check the correct one:
Age
under 24
2534
3560
Sex:
Race:
male
female
White/Caucasian
Black/Negro/Colored
Asian/Pacific Islander
Native American/Indian
Hispanic/Mexican American
over 60
Check any appropriate blanks:
Parent:
Pre"school children
chi:Ldren currently in Pre=K to 5th grade
Children past 12th grade age
Employed by the School District:
teacher
6th to 12th grade
administrator
other
Interested citizen
Are your children taking part in any of the Districts current desegregation
programs? Early Childhood Center
Administratiie Transfer
Magnet Program at Jefferson
Name the schools your children attend/ed
EACH CLUSTER OF SCHOOLS WOULD CONTAIN A PREDOMINANTLY MINORITY
SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOLS IN A HIGH SCHOOL ATTENEANCE AREA,
Circle the words
1.
that complete these statements based on your response:
Transferring students only within a cluster of schools would be:
Circle
one:
2.
acceptable
somewhat
acceptable
neutral
somewhat
unacceptable
unacceptable
Having my child along with his/her classmates spend one required year
after the 1st grade at another elementary school in integrated classrooms
would be:
Circle
one:
acceptable
somewhat
acceptable
(OVER)
neutral
somewhat
unacceptable
unacceptable
3.
Having my child along with his/her classmates spend the primary years
(1-4) at another school in integrated classrooms would be:
Circle
one:
4.
acceptable
one:
acceptable
one:
acceptable
unacceptable
somewhat
acceptable
neutral
somewhat
unacceptable
unacceptable
somewhat
acceptable
neutral
somewhat
unacceptable
unacceptable
Closing the high school in my area to save money and to assist
desegregation would be:
Circle
one:
7.
somewhat
unacceptable
Closing several elementary schools in the District to save money and to
assist desegregation would be:
Circle
6.
neutral
Having my child along with his/her classmates spend the intermediate
years (5-8) at another school in integrated classrooms would be:
Circle
5.
somewhat
acceptable
acceptable
somewhat
acceptable
neutral
somewhat
unacceptable
unacceptable
Having the boundary lines redrawn in my neighborhood with the possibility
that my child would go to another school with integrated classrooms for
all the elementary years would be:
Circle
one:
acceptable
Othercomments:
somewhat
acceptable
neutral
somewhat
unacceptable
unacceptable
TABULATION OF RESPONSES
J )J
1
(
(JUA
i\UL 01
BLACKS
223(55%)
124(84%)
314(62%)
29(74%)
21( 5%)
7( 5%)
23( 5%)
:5(13%)
159(39%)
403
16(11%)
147
166(33%)
50
39
210(53%)
111(77%)
294(59%)
25(61%)
16( 4%)
9( 6%)
22( 4%)
3( .7%)
174(43%)
400
25(17%)
145
185(37%)
501
13(32%)
95(67%)
195(40%)
26(72%)
12( 3%)
16( 4%)
l4( 3%)
4(11%)
245(64%)
385
41(29%)
142
276(57%)
485
6(17%)
140(36%)
.95(69%)
204(42%)
29(76%)
18( 5%)
h12( 9%)
27( 6%)
3( 8%)
231(59%)
389
31(22%)
138
253(52%)
484
6(16%)
146(38%)
88(61%)
211(43%)
19(58%)
Neutral
37(10%).
23:(16%)
54(11%)
4(12%)
Unacceptable
205(53%)
34(23%)
388
228(46%)
493
10(30%)
TOTAL
t)tab1e
Neutral
*Unacceptable
TOTAL
2. One Year
Transfer
TOTAL
WHITES
(J(
1. Clusters
TOTAL
MEMBERS**
Acceptable
Neutral.
Unacceptable
TOTAL
3. PairGrades 1-4 Acceptable
Neutral
Unacceptable
TOTAL
4. PairGrades 5-8 Acceptable
Neutral
Unacceptable
TOTAL
5. Close
Elementary Acceptable
FORUMS
128(33%)
.
145
5(13%)
33
6. Close
H:.S.
...
Acceptable
71(18%)
53(37%)
116(24%)
7(21%)
Neutral
..21( 5%)
24(17%)
40( 8%)
5(15%)
Unacceptable
TOTAL
297(76%)
389
65(46%)
142
334(68%)
490
22(65%)
34
116(31%)
79(6O)
175(37%)
18(53%)
27( 7%)
4( 3%)
28( 6%)
6(18%)
Unacceptable
229(62%)
372
49(37%)
l32
264(57%)
467
10(29%)
TOTAL
7. Redraw
Boundaries Acceptable
Neutral
*Combjned Somewhat Acceptable and Acceptable
Combined Somewhat Unacceptable and Unacceptable
**Includes tabulation for the following organizations: Concordia Comm. Assn..,
E,M of 0, League of Women Voters, Marshall. Comm. Council, MHRC, NAACP,
National Council of Jewish Women, Sabin Comm. Assn., Schools for the City
and SE Youth Service Center.
URBAN LEAGUE FIELD OFFICE
Economic Development & Employment Division
Report for the Month of Septmber, 1978
September exposed its expected trend.
The students returned to
school, causing some new job openings and a very distinct improvement in the job market. Our identified placement total was (24);
I'm sure there are another (10) to (15) placements that we cannot
immediately identify.
We conducted special recruitment for Western Electric and placed
(2) people.
Garland Brown started at Union Pacific as a welder at
$7.43 per hour.
Union Pacific is still recruiting for welders.
A
test is given.
We placed (3) management trainees and I am happy to
announce the selection of Rebecca Burns to fill the Field Office
clerical slot and deDrae Hope filled the new C.E.T.A. Counselor slot.
Gloria McWilliams has been an outstanding Urban League employee
for (2) years.
I have attempted to keep you abreast of her activites through this monthly report.
She has been directly responsible
for the job placement of many Urban League clients.
She has spread
the Urban League work throughout the community and has been one of
our best resources to and for young peers. Gloria's last day with
the Urban League is October 7, 1978. She will move to the Multnomah
Washington CETA as a counselor, She will be missed but that is what
the Urban League is about (growth).
The influx of outstanding clients from out of state continues
on the uprise:
Ramona Bridges, Compton, Calif., B.A. Psychology,
Jesse Mims, Physical Education, Lauretta Slaughter, North Bend,
M.S. Public Administration, B.A. Biology, present employment is
Health Advocate in a CAP agency and Samuelu Masuno Malepeai, M.A.
Educational Counseling.
The Wood Products strike is beginning to have some effect on
the community.
A good number of our placements are returning to us
because of 1ayoff caused by the strike.
On September 3rd, I had the honor of serving 2½ hours on the
phones for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.
E.D.&. Monthly Report
September 1978
Page C2)
September 21st, a meeting wa held with Don Wilson, Local
701 and A.G.C. Personnel to improve on the mechanics of the heavy
equipment operators training program. L.E.A.P. will provide
counseling and follow-up for delinquent trainees,
September 29th, I was quest speakex for a class at Lewis &
Clark College.
subject was "The Poor People ir Portland", 2½ hours
that stretched into
hours.
-1
T,D.&. Monthly Report
September 1978
Page (3)
EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS
I.
II.
III,
Number of Job Announcements Received
3LIL1
Number of Job Applicants
180
Number of Applicants Hed
2I
(Breakdown)
NAME
Franklin Gholston
Edward Turner
Garland Brown
Anthony Helm
Sadie Thompson
Black-Female
Delores Adviento
Mexican-Female--
Myrtle Ford
Jerry Thompson
Oieta Marie Santovac
Shirley Wolf
Black.-Male.-20
Whit e.-.Female-3 LI
Black-Femaler-22
Othis Smith
Joe Dalbert
Black_JVIale,-2LI
Roderick Beard
Cynthia Jackson
Black.IVIaler23
Black-Female-214
Rçbecca Burns
BlackFemale.-32
Joann Green
Black.-Female-30
Dave Gisbon
Linda Butler
Angelina Peters
Western Electric-installer-$LI .65
Union Pacific-welder-$7 . 00
Farmer Ins. Group-Mgr, Training
$875.00
St. Vincent DePaul-Asst. Teacher$500.00
Mexican-Female-2l
Black-Female-l9
Black-Female
Linda Holly
Jennifer Jackson
Coast Janitoral Service
Black-male- 22
Black-male-21
Black-maleBlack-male-22
Priscilla Sandova
Arelina Russell
COMPANY/POSITION/WAGE
RACE/SEX/AGE
Black.-Male'-37
Black-Female-22
Black.-Male24
Black.-Female-2LI
Black-Female-2)-I
Metra Steel-Card-dex-$LI .00
J.C. Penny-Mail Clerk.-$670.00
John Hancock-File clerk-$125.00Allstate Ins.-Mgr. Train.-$850
Benj . Franklin-Collection-$650
Benj. Franklin-Clerk--$520.00
Bingham Williamette-clerk-typist$700.00
Bingham Williamette-clerk-typist-$650
Pacific Power & Light- Engineer
Consultant - $850.00
P.A.
Montg. Ward-merchandise Handler$3.50
MGR. training - Safeway-$850
Safeway Mgr Training-$850.00
Moorce Community-Recreation Leader $800.00
Urban League Field Office Office
Manager - $700
Benson Hotel-Room Attendant-$2.65
Local 701-Heavy Equip. Oper. $9.00
Ctr. for Community Health- bookkeeper - $875.00
submitted,
Gerge Eank4ns
/ /7Director
Economic Developement & Employment
GR : rb
cc: Gertrude Rae, Deputy Director
Terry Williamson, Director of L.E.A.P.
Vernon Chatman, Director of Youth Incentives
October 19, 1978
TO:
Urban League of Portland Board of Directors
FROM:
Gayle Gemmell, Board Member
Belton Hamilton, Board Member
Jeana Woolley, Board Member
SUBJECT:
Proposed Procedure for Requesting Urban League Endorsement
As charged, this committee has drafted a standard procedure by
which outside groups may request the Portland Urban League's
support and/or endorsement on current matters of community concern.
All community organizations and individuals seeking the Portland
Urban League's support or endorsement of upcoming events or current
community issues must meet the following requirements before the
Board will consider a request:
1.
The request must be made in writing to the Executive
Director or the President of the Board.
2.
The request must include a brief overview of the issues
surrounding the request:
who supports and opposes the
issues and why, what benefits and/or results are expected
from the resolution of the issues, and why the Urban
League of Portland should support and/or endorse the
requesting party's positions on the issues in question.
3.
The request must contain an explanation of why the Urban
League's support is being sought and what form such support
or endorsement should take if approved.
4.
The request must specify the time-frame within which the
requesting party expects the Urban League to respond in
order to be effective,
If these requirements are met, we propose the following procedure:
1.
The request should be reviewed and analyzed by either
staff or the appropriate standing committee of the Board
to determine:
-a.
whether there is an existing policy statement covering
the issues which enables the Executive Director to
respond without further Board action,
b.
whether the National Urban League has developed a policy
position on any of the issues involved,
c.
whether the background in the request accurately outlines
the issues and describes the political persuasions that
have developed around the issues,
pg 2
d. whether the Board has sufficient time to act
routinely, and if not whether the issues are
important enough to warrant a special effort
on the part of the Board.
2.
Once the request has been reviewed and analyzed, it will
be classified into one of the following three categories-"administrative action only", "routine Board action", or
"emergency Board action,"
3.
The request will be processed according to its classification as follows:
4.
a.
those requiring "administrative aciton only" will be
referred to the Executive Director to be disposed of
promptly without consultation with the President or
Executive Committee of the Board,
b.
those requiring "routine Board action" will be
red to the President of the Board to be placed
agenda of the next regular meeting, and may be
to one of the standing committees of the Board
further study at the President's discretion,
c,
those requiring "emergency Board action" will be referred to the President who will determine if a special
Board meeting should be called to discuss the request
or whether the Executive Committee should be polled by
phone to resolve the matter,
referon the
assigned
for
Receipt of the request will be acknowledged in writing within
five days after it has been received by the Executive Director or the President of the Board. This letter should explain
the process which will be followed by the Urban League to
determine whether it will support and/or endorse the request,
We have also prepared a list of popular issues the Board of Directors
should consider developing specific policy positions on so that all
requests regarding these matters can be immediately endorsed or rejected in accordance with the League's prepared policy statements.
This action would allow the Executive Director to respond to most
requests involving these issues without further Board consideration
except in unique instances,
The list includes:
1.
Energy, e.g. nuclear power development
2.
Affirmative action given the Bakke decision
3.
School desegregation
4.
Equal Rights Amendment
5.
Gay Rights
pg 3
6.
Minority recruitment and programs in insitutions of
higher education
7.
Representation of minorities and women in local news media
8.
City of Portland Housing Plan
9.
Minority Business Enterprise programs
10.
Property tax reform
11.
Bilingual education in local schools
12.
Prisoner rehabilitation programs
13.
South Africa and apartheid issues
Draft policy statements will be researched and prepared by staff or
the appropriate standing committees of the Board at the request of
the President of the Board. They will then be referred to the full
Board for review, modification, and approval. Once approved, these
statements will become official policy positions of the Portland
Urban League until repealed, or amended.
In summary, this committee recommends that the Board adopt the
proposed procedure for endorsing community requests, and move to
develop policy position papers on those issues it feels warrant
prepared statements.
If the proposed procedure is approved, we
would suggest that a letter similar to the attached sample be
sent to all community organizations which might reasonably make
endorsement requests of the League. This letter should explain
the requirements each request must meet before it will be given
consideration by the League and the endorsement procedure.
Finally, this committee recommends that the President of the Board
charge the Executive Director, once appointed, with assembling all
existing policies of the Urban League of Portland into a PO1jy and
Procedures Manual, Old Board minutes and other written records
should be reviewed, updated, standardized and compiled to create
such a document.
The manual should be referred to or used to
determine the Portland League's policy or procedure on routine or
recurring matters and issues,
One section of the manual should
include a set of policy statements on all popular issues the Board
anticipates it may need to respond to publicly at some time or other.
Another section of the manual should document all routine operating
and administrative procedures that apply to the day to day operation
of the League.
For example, this section would include a procedure
defining how and under what conditions the League will formulate
and issue specific types of policy statements to the press and the
community.
We feel this type of manual would allow the Portland
Urban League to conduct its business in a more consistent and administratively sound manner.
SAMPLE LETTER TO COMMUNITY GROUPS
Dear
The Urban League Board of Portland often receives requests to
endorse specific events or support various proposals from
In the past the Board has
community groups and individuals.
sometimes been unable to lend its support to apparently worthy
proposals because there was not sufficient time and/or information to make a reasoned and reflective decision about the merits
We would like to reduce the frequency
of a particular proposal.
of such instances by informing your organization about the
League's endorsement procedure.
If your organization should have occasion to seek support or
endorsement from the Portland Urban League for one of its events
or proposals, the following criteria must be met before the
Board will consider your request:
1.
2.
3.
4,
The request must be made in writing to the Executive
Director or the President of the Board.
The request must include a brief overview of the issues
surrounding the request: who supports and opposes the
issues and why, what benefits and/or results are expected
to evolve from the proposed action, and why the Urban
League should support and/or endorse the request.
The request must contain an explanation of why the Urban
League's support is being sought and what form such support
or endorsement should take if approved.
The request must specify the time-frame within which you
The Board meets the
expect the Urban League to respond.
third Thursday evening of every month and as frequently as
is necessary on a special call basis.
If the above requirements are met, the request is processed according
to the following procedure:
1.
The request is reviewed and analyzed by either staff or
the appropriate standing committee of the Board to determine:
a.
whether there is an existing policy statement covering
the issues involved which then allows the Executive
Director to respond without further Board action,
b.
whether the National Urban League has developed any
policy position on the issues involved,
c.
whether the background of the -request accurately outlines
the issues and describes the political persuasions surrounding the issues,
-2-
d. whether the Board has sufficient time to act
on the proposal as requested.
2.
Once the request has been reviewed and analyzed, it
is classified into one of the following three categories-"administrative action only", "routine Board action",
"emergency Board action."
3.
The request is then processed according to its classification as follows:
a. those requiring "administrative action only" will be
referred to the Executive Director to be disposed of
promptly without consultation with the President or
Board.
b. those requiring "routine Board action" will be referred
to the President of the Board to be placed on the
agenda of the next regular meeting, and may be assigned
to one of the standing committees of the Board for
further study at the President's discretion,
c. those requiring "emergency Board action" will be referred
to the President who will determine if a special Board
meeting should be called to discuss the request or
whether the Executive Committee of the Board should be
polled by phone to resolve the matter.
4.
Receipt of the request will be acknowledged in writing
within five days after it has been received.
For the best results it is recommended that any request be submitted
in writing to the Executive Director or the President of the Board
at least ten days before the next regular Board meeting.
Your adherence to this procedure will help the League to serve you better.
We encourage you to call on the League if you think it can be of
assistance to your organization in any way.
It would be our pleasure
to work with you on mutual matters of community improvement.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Roy Schnaible
President of the Board
Urban League of Portland
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 19, 1978
The October meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by
President Roy Schnaible, in the multipurpose room, Pacific Northwest
Bell at 7:45 P. M.
Directors in attendance were: Allison Belcher, Ozella Canada, Herb
Cawthorne, Kevin Collins, Paul Cook, Gayle Gemmell, Father Haley,
John Hansen, William Hilliard, Dick Kishimoto, General Miller, Fred
Rosenbaum, Roy Schnaible, Clair Silver, Benita Stroughter and Linda
Torrence. President Schnaible asked that Mike Jordan be excused. Staff
was represented by Nathan Nickerson, Gertrude Rae, George Rankins,
Vernon Chatman and Rebecca Caughey.
John Hansen made a motion that the minutes of the September meeting
be approved as sent out. Dick Kishimoto seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Gertrude Rae reported that the audit has been completed. A report from
the auditor has not yet been received although it is expected within ten days.
SEARCH COMMITTEE
In Judge Hamilton's absence, President Schnaible reprted that the commiEtee
is still working. They have not yet reacheda decision.
GUILD
Ozella Canada reported that the Guild will have a Membership Tea on the
first Sunday in December. Patrons are solicited at $1 per couple.
The Guild has received a letter from the NAACP asking their help in selling
freedom seals for Christmas. Odessa Hendricks of the Guild will be in charge
of selling seals.
The Guild has chosen as their Woman of the Year, Jeanne Hartzog.
The Guild still has the fur stole and is trying to think of a way to dispose of
it and make some money.
Urban League Board of Directors
October 19, 1978
Page 2
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
A written report was mailed to Board Members prior to the meeting.
EDUCATION
Vernon Chatman reported about an anniversary program with University
of Portland on October 8, celebrating 10 years of families sponsoring
students who are attending school away from home. Families in attendance
had been involved with the program for at least one year. About ninety
people attended the program. One hundred students and thirty families
have been involved.
Mr. Chatman also informed the Board that a half-hour television program
had been shown on Channel 12 in which Mr. Nickerson, Mr. Chatman; one
of the students and one of the sponsoring families had been interviewed.
President Schnaible asked when there might be a response from IBM
regarding the Clerical Training Project. Mr. Chatman stated that it had
been submitted to the local office of IBM which had, in turn, submitted it
to the New York office but that it was not known how long it would take for
them to make a decision regarding funding the project. Mr. Chatman did
point out that Chuck Clemans and Dr. Hartzog have indicated that Portland
Public Schools will provide the facilities and furniture requested for the
project.
COALITION REPORT
President Schnaible reported that the Special Call Meeting for discussing
the Coalition's Report was attended by eight Board Members. He again
apologized for having scheduled it on the evening of Yom Kippur.
The President felt that the meeting offered an excellent overview on what
the Coalition had done. He asked whether it is appropriate for the Urban
League to make a recommendation about the Coalition's report. Herb
Cawthorne stated that the final report will be presented to the School Board
on November 27. The Research Committee of the Coalition has come up
with five basic principles on which to base their recommendation: U. S.
State and Federal law, School Board Policy, Equity, Enhancement of
Educational Environment by Integration and Equalization of Opportunity by
Integration.
Urban League Board of Directors
October 19, 1978
Page 3
Mr. Cawthorne felt that it is important for the Urban League to express
an opinion to the Board of Education on the Coalition's recommendation.
What Board Members said by way of the questionnaire at the special
meeting gave us only as much input as members of the community forums
and other participants in the Coalition's research. John Hansen suggested
that the Board wait until the final recommendation has been issued on
November 27 to express an opinion on it. Mr. Cawthorne said that we
should have at least one month after that in which time it would be appropriate to express an opinion. Bill Hilliard suggested that the Education
Committee bring a recommendation to the Board at the meeting following
the issuance of the Coalition's recommendation. Mr. Cawthorne pointed
out that the Urban League is in a position to help the School Board understand
the urgency of their consideration of the issues involved.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!SREMA RKS
The Senior Adult and Youth Service Centers are making satisfactory progress.
If Measure 6 or 11 passes, the first cuts will be in human services. The
director of the Youth Service Center has resigned to take a job with Mobile
Oil. Selection of a new director of the Center will be made by the Advisory
Committee of the Youth Center, the Urban League and the City.
School-Community Officials are at the Regional Office in Seattle where
Jeanne Hartzog is getting guidelines for fiscal year 1979. The same money
will be available in spite of inflation.
LEAP is in serious trouble. There will be drastic budget cuts it-i LEAP
nationally. They are requiring us to submit a budget based on a 14% reduction.
We've sent a preliminary cut proposal and will send another one which will
reflect staff reduction. The Urban League has received numerous letters of
commendation from various agencies and labor organizations regarding
LEAP's contribution to the community. Mr. Nickerson explained that previously CETA I and II monies included CETA Ill apprenticeships. The only
possibility for National LEAP coming out with more money than is now
anticipated would be if something else within the Department of Labor, such
as on-the-job-training, were reduced to allow money to go to LEAP. Vernon
Jordan and his assistant, Ron Brown, are representing LEAP in the negotiations.
There are some tutors in our LEAP program to help prepare persons for the
apprenticeship entry exams. These may be cut and filled by volunteers. There
is also a clerical position that may be cut which would mean sharing the load
among other LEAP employees and part-time student help.
Urban League Board of Directors
October 19, 1978
Page 4
Mr. Nickerson expressed apologies that the minutes and other information
had been mailed out so late, due to clerical problems in the main office.
Rebecca Caughey is the new Secretary to the Executive.
Recruitment is continuing for counselors at the Senior Adult Service Center.
The Urban League continues to receive letters from organizations requesting
our support. Most recently, we received a request from energy persons
regarding Ballot Measure 4.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No report was given on Board Policy for handling requests for support and!
or endorsement.
The President asked for comments regarding the Black Studies Masters
Program at Portland State University. Discussion centered mainly around
PSU's need for the program and the marketability of a Masters Degree in
Black Studies. Mr. Cawthorne stated that it is not our determination
whether PSU needs a Black Studies Masters Program or whether the degree
is marketable. He recommended that the Board send a letter of general
support to PSU for their efforts towards a more diversified education offered
at PSU. John Hansen made a motion that the Board write a letter to PSU
indicating our interest and appreciation for their efforts. Mr. Rosenbaum
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cawthorne will assist in
drafting the letter.
Urban League Blue Cross insurance coverage will expire November 15 under
United Way. President Schnaible announced that the Executive Committee
would meet for lunch on October 30 and make a decision about insurance.
President Schnaible asked Mr. Nickerson and Mrs. Rae to work together
and prepare a specific proposal about computerizing the payroll system and
present it to the Executive Committee on October 30 if possible.
A motion was made by Allison Belcher and seconded that the Urban League
send a suggested by-law change to Board Members immediately so that they
have 30 days notice prior to the next Board meeting in case the Executive
Committee recommends that the by-laws be amended. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 840 P. M.
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
PORTLAND URBAN LEAGUE
IBM CLERICAL TRAINING PROJECT
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:
Inability of the Urban League to provide candidates for various
entry-level job openings throughout the metropolitan area has been
due to a lack of individuals possessing basic typing skills. Up
until now, many of the candidates have availed themselves of the
League's economic development and placement program, but only a
very few qualify at the minimum 45 words per minute typing level
This project would endeavor
required by most potential employers.
to fill this void and create for the League a pooi of applicants to
immediately fill these positions.
OBJECTIVES:
(1)
To identify and train at least 15 students per quarter.
(2)
Graduate at least 12 successfuly clerical position applicants
from each 12 week training cycle.
(3)
Train most proficient typists on Memory Electric Typewriter.
(4)
Refer and place all 12+ graduates in positions related to the
t ra i n i n g.
(5)
Follow-up on a 30, 60 and 90 days basis of all graduates.
PROJECT ACTIVITIES:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Identification and Assessment
Training and Evaluation
Placement and Follow-up
Overall Evaluation of organization and procedures and Recycle.
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:
Facility:
Possible use of a Portland Public Schools classroom.
Equipment:
See next page.
Donna J. Stoudamire
IBM Corporation
PORTLAND URBAN LEAGUE - IBM
CLERICAL TRAINING PROJECT
12 MONTH BUDGET
Perso nnel
Typing and office
$
8, 320
practices instructor
frThge benefits @
1,414
17%
Supplies and Materials
Office supplies and materials
including typewriter ribbons,
paper, other desk supplies
2, 000
Instruction books and
related instruction
materials
1,200
Equipment
20 Selectric typewriters
(loaned by IBM)
2 Memory typewriters
(loaned by IBM)
Services, liability and
equipment loss. insurance
$
750. 00
450.00
Telephone
Furniture
22 Typewriter tables
$
22 Steno chairs
1 Instructor's desk
1 Executive chair
2 side chairs
BUDGET TOTAL
@
50. 00
1,100
40.00
880.00
150.00
150.00
100. 00
100. 00
65. 00
130. 00
$16,494.00
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLMID.
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
718 WEST BURNSIDE
404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
5329 N. E, UNION
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vise President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnaible, President
DATE:
October 13, 1978
DIRECTORS
LureAv:
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Gayleoernmefl
FatherJosephHaley,C.S.C.
William Hilliard
DickKlshimoto
M/GRichardA,Mffl:r
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
ClairSilver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Operations
Field
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Secretary
Field Office
Secretary to Executive Director
Secretary/Receptionist
A NATIONAL
URBAN LEAGUE
AFFI LIATE
A United Way Agency
The October Board of Directors meeting for the Urban League
of Portland will be held on October 19, 1978 at the Pacific
Northwest Bell Cap II Building, 735 S,W, Stark, in the MultiPurpose Room, at 7:30 p.m.
I hope to see you there.
RS 'ph
224-0151
288-6517
TUBE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
.404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
7)8 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N. E. UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
ViLe President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
William Hllliard
Dick Kishimoto
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Field Operations
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankina
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinlon
Field Office Secretary
Secretary to Executive Director
Secretary/Receptionist
A NATIONAL
URBAN LEAGUE
AFFILIATE
A United Way Agency
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Nathan W. Nickerson, Acting Executive Director
DATE:
October 16, 1978
Enclosed are materials pertinent to the October Board
of Directors meeting which will, be held on October 19,
1978, at the Pacific Northwest Bell Cap II Building,
735 S.W, Stark, in the MultiPurpose Room, at 7:30 p.m.
224-0151
288-6517
THE URAL1 LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
.404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
718 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N. E, UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
224-0151
288-6517
Roy Schnaible
President
I-I. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
V/se President
MEMORANDUM
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
DIRECTORS
Luls A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
William Hilliard
Dick Kishimoto
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Field Operations
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
To:
Urban League Board Members
From:
Roy Schnaible, President
Re:
By-Law Change
Date:
October 20, 1978
The following By-Law change was discussed at the October 19,
1978 Board Meeting:
Article VII, Section 2, of the Urban League By-Laws now reads
AU funds of the organization except a petty cash fund
of not to exceed $20. 00 shall be deposited in a recognized financial institution to the account of the organization or to special fund accounts as appropriate. All
checks of the organization shall be signed by two officers.
The day to day supervision, and approva 1 of expenditures
shall be the responsibility of the Executive Director."
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Field Office Secretary
Secretary to Executive Director
Secretary/Receptionist
A NATIONAL
URBAN LEAGUE
AFFILIATE
The proposed change would amend the second sentence so that the
Section would read
"All funds of the organization except a petty cash fund
of not to exceed $20. 00 shall be deposited in a recognized financial institution to the account of the organization or to special fund accounts as appropriate. All
checks of the organization shall be signed by two officers
except payroll and payroll-related checks. The day to
day supervision and approval of expenditures shall be the
responsibility of the Executive Director."
This amendment will be voted on at the November meeting.
RS:bc
A United WayAgency
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
OCTOBER 19, 1978
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurer1s Report
4.
Committee Reports
a. Search
b. Education (Coalition Report)
c.
*
d.
e.
.................................. . Belton Hamilton
................Jeana Woolley
Guild ......................
Ozella Canada
E D & E ................................ . G eo r ge Rank ins
Education ................................ Vernon Chatman
.
.
.
5.
Executive Director's Remarks
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
a. Board policy for handling requests for support, endorsements, etc.
8.
New Business
9.
Adjournment
* Report mailed
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L
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
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202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
718 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N. E. UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
224-0151
288-6517
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
MEMORANDUM
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
DIRECTORS
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batisle
David Etaugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawlhorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S,C.
William Hilliard
Dick Kishimoto
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaunr
Ted Runstein
Ctair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Wailer
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Field Operations
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chalman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal A/lairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
0/lice Secretary
Field
Secretary to Executive Director
Secrelary/fteceptionist
A NATIONAL
URBAN LEAGUE
AFFIUATE
To:
Urban League Board Members
From:
Roy Schnaible, President
Re:
By-Law Change
Date:
October 20, 1978
The following By-Law change was discussed at the October 19,
1978 Board Meeting:
Article VII, Section 2, of the Urban League By-Laws now reads
"All funds of the organization except a petty cash fund
of not to exceed $20. 00 shall be deposited in a recognized financial institution to the account of the organization or to special fund accounts as appropriate. All
checks of the organization shall be signed by two officers.
The day to day supervision, and approval of expenditures
shall be the responsibility of the Executive Director.
The proposed change would amend the second sentence so that the
Section would read
"All funds of the organization except a petty cash fund
of not to exceed $20. 00 shall be deposited in a recognized financial institution to the account of the organization or to special fund accounts as appropriate. All
checks of the organization shall be signed by two officers
except payroll and payroll-- related checks. The day to
day supervision and approval of expenditures shall be the
responsibility of the Executive Director."
This amendment will be voted on at the November meeting.
RS:bc
A United Way Agency
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
Executive Committee
October 30, 1978
The meeting was opened by President Roy Schnaible at 12:25 P. M. in the
library of the Urban League main office.
Committee members in attendance were Allison Belcher, Paul Cook,
Judge Hamilton, Mike Jordan and Roy Schnaible. Staff was represented
by Nathan Nickerson, Gertrude Rae and Rebecca Caughey.
The first item on the agenda was health coverage for the Urban League
staff. Discussion was based on Mrs. Rae's September, 1978 Program &
Fiscal Report, distributed at the September Board Meeting. In light of
the fact that staff insurance coverage expires November 15, Mrs. Rae
recommended that we take out a group plan for core staff to be effective
when the current plan ceases. LEAP and other staff covered under the
current plan would have to convert to individual plans. This would be a
temporary arrangement until a committee has time to research the
insurance alternatives and make a decision about the best coverage. There
was some discussion about costs and the coverage now in effect. These
questions would be pursued in the committee assigned to the task.
Judge Hamilton made a motion that the Urban League accept Mrs. Rae's
recommendation to take out a group plan for core staff until further
research is done regarding health coverage. Paul Cook seconded the
motion. Motion carried. President Schnaible assigned the Personnel
Committee to the task of researching the alternatives and bringing a
recommendation to the Executive Committee.
The second agenda item was computerization of the Urban League's payroll
system. Mrs. Rae distributed a proposal (copy attached to file copy of
minutes). Mrs. Rae explained the mechanics of the computerized system.
Paul Cook made a motion that the Executive Committee approve the proposal
to computerize the Urban League payroll. Mike Jordan seconded the motion.
Judge Hamilton expressed concern that the Executive Committee was giving
the Urban League staff the go ahead without a vote from the Board of Directors.
President Schnaible stated that the proposal was discussed briefly at the
October Board Meeting and there seemed to be no opposition to the proposal.
Mrs. Rae was advised to contact the ibank about initiating the procedure,
which cannot be finalized until Board action at the November 16 meeting.
Motion was carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 P. M.
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
PROPOSAL
TO:
Urban League Executive Committee
FROM:
Gertrude M. Rae, Deputy Executive Director
DATE:
October 30, 1978
RE:
Computerized Payroll
NFORMA TION:
The Urban League By-Laws currently state that all checks must be signed
by two (2) officers of the Board. During the past ten ye ars, since the
Urban League has expanded its services through programs funded by
sources other than United Way, the number of checks prepared and signed
manually each month has grown to an average of two hundred fifty (250).
Approximately one hundred (100) of these are payroll related. The minimum
amount of time consumed in manually preparing payroll checks is 25-30 hours
per month. A very considerable amount of Board Members' time and clerical
time is expended in getting these checks signed. Federal taxes for all programs
are processed by the main office through a single ID number and must be deposited in a timely manner. Federal Tax Reports are also the responsibility
of the main office.
OVERALL GOAL:
To extablish and maintain an efficient and controlled fiscal system for the
Urban League of Portland.
PROPOSAL GOAL:
To establish a more efficient payroll procedure for the total Urban League
program by establishing a computerized payroll system.
OBJECTIVES:
1.
Reduce time consumed by Board Officers who sign checks by approximately
40%.
2.
Reduce amount of Bookkeepers' and other clerical staff time currently
utilized in manually preparing checks and securing signatures.
3.
Have federal tax checks become a part of the computerized system and
eliminate the need for preparation of federal tax checks in several offices
and then forwarding to the main office for a composite deposit.
Proposal to Urban League Executive Committee
October 30, 1978
Page Two
4.
Have quarterly tax reports, year-end reconciliations and W-2 forms
become part of the system.
ACTIVITIES:
1.
Set up a computerized payroll system with U. S. National Bank
immediately.
2.
Amend the Urban League By-Laws to provide for such a system.
3.
Defray the cost of this system through those program budgets which
will allow it, with the Urban League core operating budget or
Administrative Fund absorbing the balance.
T
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
.404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
718 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N, E. UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belchor
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
DIRECTORS
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
William Hilliard
Dick Kishimoto
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Operations
Field
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Secretary
Field Office
Secretary to Executive Director
Secretary/Receptionist
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM: Roy Schnaible, President
DATE: November 9, 1978
The November Board of Directors meeting for the
Urban League of Portland will be held on November 16,
1978 at the Pacific Northwest Bell Cap II Building,
735 S. W. Stark, in the Multi-Purpose Room, at
7:30 p.m.
I hope to see you there.
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
.404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
718 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N, E. UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belchor
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
DIRECTORS
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
William Hilliard
Dick Kishimoto
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Operations
Field
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Secretary
Field Office
Secretary to Executive Director
Secretary/Receptionist
A NATIONAL
URBAN LEAGUE
AFFI LIATE
A United Way Agency
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM: Roy Schnaible, President
DATE: November 9, 1978
The November Board of Directors meeting for the
Urban League of Portland will be held on November 16,
1978 at the Pacific Northwest Bell Cap II Building,
735 S. W. Stark, in the Multi-Purpose Room, at
7:30 p.m.
I hope to see you there.
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TO:
Urban League Board of Directors
FROM:
Jeana Woolley, Board Member, Education Committee
SUBJECT:
Proposal for Urban League Involvement in the One
World Arts Foundation Oral History Program
Herb Cawthorne submitted a proposal to the Urban League Education
Committee during September asking the League to sponsor public
school youngsters' attendance at the next oral history program
on Dr. W.E.B. DuBois he is doing in conjunction with the One
World Arts Foundation. As you may remember, he presented a
similar program on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. last March.
The upcoming program is designed to stimulate interest and
appreciation, among the young and old alike, for the life and
teachings of Dr. W,E.B. DuBois.
It is scheduled for March 8,
9, 10, and 11, 1979, and will be held in Lincoln Hall Auditorium
on the Portland State University campus.
The Urban League has been asked, in cooperation with the Portland
Public Schools, to sponsor young peoples' participation in this
event.
Sponsorship would include identifying students who want
to attend the presentation, securing financing to purchase tickets, and
arranging and supplying transportation for these students. A copyof
the letter that was submitted to Roy Schnaible requesting the League's
participation has been attached for your review.
The Education Committee has reviewed this proposal and recommends
that the Board approve the Urban League's sponsorship of this event.
We feel that this dramatic medium is a unique way to expose young
people to the ideas of one of the most dynamic and little celebrated
Black leaders in American history.
It is also a means to enrich
and reinforce, particularly Black children's sense of their own
history.
The Education Committeets Cultural Affairs Subcommittee
will be responsible for coordinating the League's sponsorship if
the Board endorses our participation in this event.
JMW:jmw
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
NOVEMBER 16, 1978
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurer's Report
4.
Committee Reports
a.
b.
c.
*
d.
................................... Beiton 1-Tanailton
Education .............................. . Vernon Chatman
Guild.
............................. . Ozelia Canada
E,D. & E ............................ ... George Rankins
SeareFi
. . . .
5.
Executive Director's Remarks
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
a. Board policy for handling requests for support, endorsements, etc.
Payroll check authorizations.
b. By-Laws change
8.
New Business
9.
Adjournment
* Report Mailed
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 16, 1978
The November meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order
byPresident Roy Schnaibie, in the multipurpose room, Pacific
Northwest Bell at 8:00 p.m.
Directors in attendance were:
Luis Alvarez, Allison Belcher, Ozella
Canada, Paul Cook, Gayle Gemmell, Father Haley, William Hilliard,
General Miller, Roy Schnaihie, Clair Silver and Jeana Woolley,
Pres
ident Schnaible asked that John Hansen and Mike Jordan be excused. Also
present were Education Committee members Deborah Barnett, Paula Brown
and ExOfficio Member of the Board, Geraldine Christian.
Staff was
represented by Nathan Nickerson, Gertrude Rae, Vernon Chatman and
Rebecca Caughey,
Gayle Gemmell made a motion that the minutes of the Octhber meeting be
approved.
Allison Belcher seconded the motions Motion carried.
She requested
Gertrude Rae reported that the audit had been received.
an Executive Committee meeting to review the audit.
President Schnaible
scheduled an Executive Committee meeting fot noon on Wednesday, November
29 in the Urban League main office. Copies of the audit will be mailed
to Committee Members prior to that meeting,
Jeana Woolley distributed a proposal for Board handling of requests for
Urban League endorsement (copy attached to file copy of minutes). Gayle
Gemmell made a motion that the Board be given an opportunity to review
Allison
the proposal and that action be taken at the next Board meeting.
Belcher seconded the motion.
Motion carried, Copies of the proposal
will be mailed to absent Board Members.
Jeana Woolley reported that, on this date, the Community Coalition for
School Integration would be voting on the recommendations to be presented
to the School Board on November 27.
She felt strongly that the Urban
League should be prepared with a general statement of support to be pre
serited with the Coalition's recommendations to the School Board on
The Urban League Education Committee is meeting on Novem
November 27,
They will be discussing the Coalition's recommendations and
ber 21,
preparing a general recommendation to the Urban League Board of Directors
about them, Bill Hilliard suggested that any interested Board Members be
present at the Education Committee meeting to be involved in the dis
cussion of the recommendations,
U.L, Board of Directors
Novmeber 16, 1978
Page 2
Mr. Schnaibie pointed out that, at the October meeting, the Board
agreed to wait until the Coalition's final report had come out to make
a statement about it, The President did agree, however, that a statement
from the Urban League would have more impact if presented to the School
The
Board along with the Coalition's recommendatiods on November 27,
Urban League Board will not have seen the Coalition's report but Ms0
Woolley stated that she would be willing to prepare a summary statement
She emphasized the fact that our statement would be a very
immediately.
Ou:r
general one, indicating support for what the Coalition has done.
statement could include an intention to review the full final 'eport of
the Coalition and make a more specific statement at the School Board's
Father Haley made a motion that a brief summary of the
.ting.
December
Coaiition'n recommendations be mailed to Board members along with a
statement of endorsement by the Urban League and that Board Members be
asked to call the Urban League office stating agreement. or disaçpc..ent
Ciai
with the recommendations, General Miller seconded the o .ion
Silver expressed concern about rriakinq statementSor rc:riiiendations whenw
The Urban League Board
have not looked into or do not fully understand,
Members will, not have seen the final form of the Coalition's report0
Jeana Woolley stated that it would be around 300 pages in length and even
the School. Board Members will see it only a few days prior to their
meeting on November 27, Ms0 Woolley suggested that thn ralucation Com
mittee draft a letter to the School Board at its meeting Tuesday eveoinq
The letter noul d be mailed to Board Members Wednesday and the Bombers
agreemeol
could be polled by phone on Monday, November 27, regarding the
President 5chnaihl e
or disagreement with the drafted letter of support.
Motion
carried.
called for the question on the motion,
v
Jeana Woolley distributed a prope l for Urban League Involvement in the
One World Arts Foundation Oral Hitory Program. (copy attached to file
copy of minutes)0
She presented a recommendation from the Education
Committee that we agree to sponsor young people's attendance in the pro
gram.
Sponsorship would include nlentifying students who want to attend
the presentation, securing financitg to purchase tickets, and arraning
and supplying transportation for these students. The Education Committee'
Cultural Affairs Subcommittee would be responsible for coordinating the
League's sponsorship, Ms. Woolley explained that the One World Arts
-rFoundation is a small nonprofit organization, not profit or
The
presentation includes music and dramatic speaking and will bc shown on
television,
Allison Beicher made a motion that the Board accept the
Education Committee's recommendation to sponsor young people's partiei
pation in the program. Geraldine Christian seconded the motion. Motion
carried,
U,L, Board of Directors
November 16, 1978
Page 3
SEARCH_COMMITTEE
President Schnaible announced that a closed session
No report given.
with Board Members would follow the Board meeting, after staff members
were dismissed.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Vernon Chatman talked about a twoday workshop put on by the U.S. Office
of Education which included educators and lay people from Utah, Idaho,
Oregon and Washington. The U.S. Office of Education was seeking input
about problems facing urban high schools today.
Mr. Chatman introduced Deborah Barneit, an Education Committee Member
Ms. Barnett gave a report on
who is a Marketing Representative for IBM,
the Career Day held at the University of Portland on November 4, 1978.
The
Forty companies and 200 portland high school students participated.
The
students
had
inspirational speaker for the day was Herb Cawthorne.
opportunities to meet in small groups with company representatives.
Some time was also given to preparation for interviews and preparation
Ozelia Canada and Presedent Schnaible
of applications and resumes,
expressed appreciation to Ms. Barnett for the excellent report presented.
Canada reported that the Guild 'S Membership Tea would be he1d
She thanked the Board for its support of the Guild,
Sunday, December 3,
Mrs
Mrs. Canada announced
United Cerebral Palsy
upcoming Telethon, De
answering phones will
call the Urban League
to participate.
that the Guild had received a request from the
Association for volunteers to assist in their
Copies of the times available for
ember 30 and 31,
Board Members should
be mailed to Board Members.
office to advise regarding when they would like
ECONOMIC D.NVPT OPMENT AND RMI'LOYMENT
A written report was mailed to Board Members prior to the meeting.
U.L, Board of Directors
November 16, 1978
Page 4
EXECUTIVE IJIRRCTOR'S_REMARKS
Nathan Nickerson announced that United Way reached this year's goal,
in spite of three major companies being on strike. Tektronix contributed
one million dollars, being the first single company to contribute that
muh in Oregon. Mr. Chatman received a letter of commendation for making
some United Way presentations.
Contrary to the report at the October Board meeting anticipating budget
cuts, LEAP's contract was increased by 5% for the l97879 fiscal year.
Because of the defeat of Ballot Measures 6 and 11 at the polls, at least
temporarily, hudqet problems with Youth Service Center and Senior Adult
The budget is being prepared for the Senior
Service Center are lessened.
Jeanne Hartzoq is preparing final
Adult Service Center for next year.
budget submissions for the School Community Program.
orted that a supervising counselor and secretary had
Mr. Nickerson
been hired for he Senior Adult Service Center. Over sixty applications
have been received for the position of Director of the Youth Service
Representatives from the City of Portland and the Youth Advisory
Center,
Board will be interviewing applicants along with Urban League staff.
PRESIDENT ' S REMARKS
President Schnaible stated that he had received a letter from the
Metropolitan Human Relatio ns Commission seeking candidates for the Russ
A. Peyton Annual Award for contributions to intergroup relations/civil
rights.
Mr. Hilliard made ,a motion that JudgeBelton Hamilton be
recommended as a candidate for the award, Clair Silver seconded the
motion, Motion carried.
UNFINTHF.i) rJISTNESS
Action taken by the Executive Committee with regard to Blue Cross is
covered by the minutes of that meeting (mailed to Board Members).
A proposed bylaw change was mailed to Board Members with the minutes
copy attached to file copy of minutes). This cIiae is ne';ary in
order to implement the computerization of the Urban League's payroll
General Miller made a motion to adopt the proposed by.iaw
system.
Motion carried,
Allison Belcher seconded the motion,
change.
(
U,L. Board of Directors
November 16, 1978
Page 5
Mrs. Rae reminded the Board the budget proposal is due February 1,
She
asked that a schedule be set up for preparation of the proposal, Pres
ident Schnaihle asked Paul Cook, Treasurer and Chairman of the budget
Committee, to work with Mrs. Rae in Mrs. Rae in budget preparation.
Mrs. Rae announced that the core Urban League staff is now covered under
a less than adequate Blue Cross plan, as temporary coverage until the
Personnel Committee can review the whole area of health insurance and
make a recommendation to the Board,
NEW BUSINESS
Paul Cook read a letter he had written to President Blumel of Portland
State University and the President's reply regarding the monthly luncheons
of the PSU football team at the Elks Club and whether or not there were
any Black football players on the team, Mr. Cook made a motion that the
two letters be made a part ôftheiinutes and that no'further action be
taken at this time,
General Miller Miller seconded the motion. Further
discussion centered around possible prejudice at PSU, the necessity of
caution with labelling such and the possibility of the Urban League
taking some action with regard to the issue, Mr. Cook proposed that a
committee from the Urban League set up a meeting with Dr. Blumel of PSU
to discuss the matter.
Mr. Clair Silver amended the motion by adding that
a letter of concern be sent by the Urban League Board of Directors to
President Biumel, asking him for a meeting with an U.L. committee, Ailiso
Beicher seconded the amendment, Motion carried
President Schnaible
said that he would send a letter to President Blumel expressing the
concern of the Urban League and asking for an appointment for several
Urban League Board Members to meet with him to discuss the problem.
General Miller, President Schnaible and Clair Silver volunteered to par
ticipate in the meeting with PSU along with Paul Cook. Mr. Hilliard
commended Mr. Cook as an individual Board Member helping to monitor
community affairs,
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Rebecca Cauqhey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND:
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
.404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
718 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N. E. UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
MEMORANDUM
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
DIRECTORS
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C,S.C.
William Hilliard
Dick Kishimoto
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M, Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeans Woolley
Mary Wright
DATE:
November 22, 1978
TO:
Urban League Executive Committee
FROM:
Gertrude M. Rae
RE:
1977-1978 Audit
Enclosed is a copy of the consolidated Urban League
Audit report for fiscal year 1977-78. President
Schnaible has scheduled a meeting of the Executive
Committee on Wednesday, November 29, 1978 at
12:00 noon in the Urban League office. The Auditor
will discuss the report and Management letter at that
time.
STAFF
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
Someone from our office will call you on Tuesday to
see if you want to order a sandwich.
Deputy Director
Field Operations
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Field Office Secretary
Secretary to Executive Director
Secretary/Receptionist
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A United Way Agency
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WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
7t8 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N. E, UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
MEMORANDUM
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnàible, President
DATE:
December 14, 1978
DIRECTORS
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
William Hilliard
Dick Kishimoto
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
.Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
The December Board of Directors meeting for the
Urban League of Portland will be held on December 21,
1978 at the Pacific Northwest Bell Cap II Building,
735 S. W. Stark, in the Multi-Purpose Room, at
7:30 p.m.
I hope to see you there.
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STAFF
Nathan W. Nickeraon
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Operations
Field
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Field Office Secretary
Secretary to Executive Director
Secrelary/Receptionist
A NATIONAL
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AFFILIATE
A United Way Agency
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DECEMBER 21, 1978
AGENDA
1,
Poll Call
2,
Approval of Minutes
3,
Treasurer's Report
4,
Committee Reports
a,
b
*
,
Education,
,
, , ,
,
, , ,
,
,
,
,
,
, ,
,
,
,
Guild,,,,,
,
I) , &
,
, ,
,
,
,
,
,
,
000Q
,
,
,
, ,
,
,
, ,
,
,
,
,
,
, ,Vernon
Chatman
,, Gate,,, ,,,,,,. ,Ozella Canada
*
, ,
,
,
,
,
,
a
a
,
, Ge or g e P a nk i n s
5
Executive
6
President's Remarks
7,
Unfinished Business
a, Board policy for handlinq requests for support, endorsements, etc.
8,
New Business
a,
9,
10,
Director's Remarks
Audit Report
Closed
session
Adjournment
*Report submitted
Gertrude Rae
Search Committee, Belton Hamilton
TIE IJRN LEIGUE OF PORTLAND
WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
718 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N, E. UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
MEMORANDUM
Dr. Ernest Harlzog
Member at Large
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnaible, President
DATE:
December 28, 1978
1I8lIiE'J;I
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C,S.C.
William Hilliard
Dick Kishimoto
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benila Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Wailer
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
There will be a call meeting of the Urban League
Board of Directors at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday,
January 4, 1979 in Room 217, Community Service
Building. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss
the recommendations of the Community Coalition
for School Integration so that we may prepare a
statement to be presented to the School Board.
Please try to be present.
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Field Operations
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Field Office Secretary
Secretary to Executive Director
Secretary/Receptionisl
A NATIONAL
URBAN LEAGUE
AFFILIATE
A United WayAgency
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