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WORKING TO IMPOVE 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 Schnaibie
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice Presiden(
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Beicher
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
MEMORANDUM
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
DIRECTORS
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
KevCollins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
William HilIlard
Dick Kishimoto
RicgrdA.u:r
Fred M.RdosRenbn
Benitastrought:r
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnaible, President
DATE:
January 12, 1979
The January Board of Directors meeting for the
Urban League of Portland will be held on January 18,
1979 at the Pacific Northwest Bell Cap II Building,
735 S. W. Stark, in the Multi-Purpose Room, at
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I hope to see you there.
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. Chatman
Director of
Education and Youth Incen lives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinlon
Field Office Secretary
Secretary to Executive Director
Secrelary/Receptionisl
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
JANUARY 18, 1979
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurer's Report
4.
Committee Reports
a.
b.
c.
Education .................................
. Vernon Chatman
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5.
Executive Director's Remarks
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
a.
8.
New Business
a.
9.
10.
Board policy for handling requests for support, endorsements, etc.
Audit Report
Closed session
Adjournment
* Report Mailed
Gertrude Rae
Search Committee, Belton Hamilton
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January 18, 1979
The January meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by
Président Roy Schnaible, in the multi-purpose room, Pacific Northwest
Bell at 7:50 p.m.
Directors in attendance were: Allison Belcher, Ozella Canada, Kevin
Collins, Paul Cook, Gayle Gemmell, Belton Hamilton, John Hansen,
William Hilliard, Mike Jordan, Dick Kishimoto, Ted Runstein, Roy
Schnaible, Linda Torrence, Jeana WooUey and Mary Keski. President
Schnaible asked that Fred Rosenbaum be excused. Staff was represented
by Nathan Nickerson, Gertrude Rae, Vernon Chatman, George Rankins
and Rebecca Caughey.
John Hansen made a motion that the minutes of the November meeting be
approved. The motion was seconded and carried.
Gertrude Rae stated that the half year financial report for the Urban League
will be mailed to Board Members. Mrs. Rae asked about the committee
that would be working on the United Way budget presentation. President
Schnaible asked Mrs. Rae and Mr. Nickerson to draw up a proposal. The
submission is due February 1.
An Education report was mailed to Board Members prior to the meeting.
Vernon Chatman mentioned briefly that the Career Awareness Seminar
Program had been entered in a national volunteer program cpntest sponsored
by the National School Volunteer Program Incorporated. If our program wins
the contest, the Urban League will receive $1, 250 and the Director of Education
will receive a free trip to Anaheim for the national conference of the Program.
The President reported on the status of the Board's response to the School
Board with regard to the recommendations of the Community Coalition for
School Integration. Kevin Collins said that he had read the Portland Observer's
summary of the Coalition's report and made a motion that the Board support
the Coalition's report as it has been submitted to the School Board. Allison
Belcher seconded the motion. Motion carried. President Schnaibie will write
to the School Board stating the Urban League's position.
Urban League Board of Directors
January 18, 1979
Page Two
GUILD
Ozella Canada reported that the 11th Farwest Regional Conference of the
Urban League Guild will be held February 17 at the Lloyd Center Sheraton
Hotel in Portland, The theme will be 'Forging New Links of Understanding
A Priority of America's Third Century". Registration fee for the conference
is $20. 00. Luncheon tickets will be $8. 00 and are available from Mrs. Canada
or from the Urban League Main Office. The Guild is hoping for an attendance
of 200 at the luncheon and would really appreciate the support of the Board.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
The November E. D, & E. report was mailed to Board Members and the
December report was distributed at the meeting. Linda Torrence asked Mr.
Rankins about the lawsuit against the City of Portland that was mentioned in
the November report, Mr. Rankins, representing the Urban League on the
task force investigating the problem, stated that the suit was still pending.
A summary of the findings will become available at a later date.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REMARKS
Nathan Nickerson announced the hiring of Norm Monroe as Director for the
Northeast Youth Service Center. Other staff changes include Florestine Kelly,
former Secretary of the School-Community Program, now the Information and
Referral Specialist at the Senior Adult Service Center. Rosalind Weber, a
counselor at the Senior Adult Service Center, has recently resigned leaving
an opening for a counselor in that project.
Mr. Nickerson reported on the fire which gutted the Walnut Park Building
last Sunday. Urban League offices affected were the Field office, L. E. A. P.
office and the School-Community Progran office. The Field office staff is
temporarily housed at the Main Office, 718 West Burnside. The L.E.A. P.
staff has temporarily joined the staff at the Senior Adult Service Center. We
are attempting to obtain temporary housing for the School-Community Program
in one of the School District's offices, possibly Beech Street. Several new
locations for the offices have been seen but none is suitable for our needs.
Phone numbers for the Field office and L. E. A. P. are unchanged. The calls
will be automatically transferred to the Main Office and the Senior Adult
Service Center respectively. The extent ofclarnage has not been fully determined. Water damage to some equipment was quite severe. We have insurance
coverage on furniture and equipment although much of the furniture was secondhand or borrowed, so replacement coverage will not be adequate for new furniture. The Urban League may call on its law orietited Board Members later to
help in the settlement.
Urban League Board of Directors
January 18, 1979
Page Three
Mr. Nickerson mentioned that he had received one copy of National Urban
League's The State of Black America 1979. Board Members may order
copies through the Urban League Main Office.
Mr. Billiard raised a question about the reorganization of the National Urban
League structure. Mr. Nickerson said this had been covered in the Executive
Directors' Mid-Winter Conference in November. Ron Brown, previously
A-ssistant to President Jordan, is now in Washington, D. C. working with
legislative concerns. President Jordan's new Assistant is John Jacobs,
previously with the Washington Urban League. (Mr. Nickerson said he will
provide copies of the new National Urban League structure to Board Members.)
Mr. Nickerson stated that he intends to give a more complete report on the
Mid-Winter Conference at another Board meeting.
PRESIDENT'S REMARKS
President Schnaible announced that he had received two resignations from
Board Members, Bruce Baker and Herb Cawthorne. A letter from Chief Baker
was read to the Board. Mr. Cawthorne's letter of resignation will be read at
the next meeting.
The President reported that he had written to Dr. Blumel at Portland State
University regarding setting up a meeting about the absence of black football
players at Portland State as discussed at the November 16 Urban League
Board meeting. The meeting has been delayed due to holidays and weather,
but will probably be scheduled for next week.
Names of delegates-and alternate delegates to the National ilL General Assembly
were to be sent to National Urban League by January 1, 1979. John Hansen made
a motion that Roy Schnaible be sent as delegate to the Conference, to be held in
Chicago July 22-25. Motion was seconded by Gayle Gemmeli and carried. Paul
Cook made a motion that Belton Hamilton be alternate delegate. Gayle Gemmell
seconded the motion. John Hansen moved the nominations be closed. Motion
was seconded and carried. Motion that Belton Hamilton be alternate delegate
to the General Assembly carried.
President Schnaible asked for a motion on the Proposed Procedure for Requesting
Urban League Endorsement. Paul Cook made a motion that the Urban League
adopt the proposal. Mary Keski seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Urban League Board of Directors
January 18, 1979
Page Four
NEW_BUSINESS
Mrs. Rae reported that the Executive Committee met with the auditors on
November 29 to review the audit report and management letter for the fiscal
year 1977- 1978. A complete audit report is on file in the Main Office.
President Schnaible commented that, on the whole, the Urban League received
a good report.
Gayle Gemmell brought to the Board Members' attention the fact that the Board
meetings never start on time. She asked for a decision about what time the
meetings would start in the future. Discussion followed around alternate times
for the meetings. A show of hands decided that the Board meetings would
continue to begin at 7:30. Promptness was urged.
Mr. Hilliard commented about an article on the first page of the Oregon Journal
three to four weeks ago. The article identified a multiple sex-slaying suspect
as "Negro" and victims as white females". Jeana Woolley made a motion
that the Urban League respond in writing to the Journal stating that we do not
feel it is necessary to perpetuate racial stereotypes in this way. Mike Jordan
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Nickerson stated that he had
received a copy of a letter about this article which was sent to the Journal by
Mr. Lucious Hicks, President-Elect of the Portland NAACP.
Mr. Hilliard commended Mr. Hicks and Mr. Nickerson for their newspaper
comments regarding the State of Black America publication. Mike Jordan
commended Herb Cawthorne for a segment on KPs Newsmakers which he
felt was very good.
Linda Torrence raised a question about active Urban League Committees.
President Schnaible responded that only Education and Economic Development
& Employment are functioning at this time. Ms. Torrence made a motion that
Board Members receive written information about the Urban League projects at
each Board meeting. Jeana Woolley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Kevin Collins suggested that there be some kind of opportunity for Board Members
to visit with directors of operations, John Hansen stated that he felt those opportunities are wide open and that Board Members are welcome to visit any of the
projects at any time. It is the Board Member's responsibility to contact the
project director. Further discussion included the possibility of reinstating
facility tours, sending schedules of project meetings to Board Members, sending
calendars of all Urban League activities to Board Members with minutes each
month. President Schnaible suggested that, in addition to a monthly written
report from each of the projects, the project directors attend the Board meetings
on a rotating basis, one each month, to answer questions the Board may have
Urban League Board of Directors
January 18, 1979
Page Five
about their respective projects, The President also requested that copies of
official monthly reports submitted to the City and Federal governments be
brought to the February Board meeting to pass around for Board Members to
skim to see if they would be of any use to them. If so, copies could be made
monthly in the future and mailed with minutes. Mrs. Rae mentioned Board
orientations and Board/Staff Seminars which have been held in the past for the
purpose of getting acquainted with each other and with the programs. Mr.
Hilliard suggested that something like this could be done at the Boardts Annual
Meetings.
Staff was dismissed at 9:00 p. m, as the Board went into a closed session with
the Search Committee,
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
Executive Committee
January 30, 1979
The meeting was called to order in the Urban League office at
12:30 p.m. by the President, Roy Schnaible. Other members
in attendance were Ernest Hartzog, Michael Jordan, Paul Cook,
John Hansen and H. J. Belton Hamilton. Nathan Nickerson and
Gertrude Rae represented staff.
The proposed 1979- 80 budget was distributed. President Schnaible
commented that, with the exception of small line item increases
and a 7% increase in salaries, this is essentially the same budget
as was presented to United Way last year. Discussion included
the possible need for additional funds for replacement of equipment
and furniture destroyed by fire, the gap between Executive and
Deputy salaries and the repeated request for an additional professional staff person.
A motion was made by Ernest Hartzog that the proposed budget be
approved with the inclusion of an additional $5, 000. 00 for furniture
and equipment. Motion seconded by Paul Cook and carried.
Ernest Hartzog requested that the President call a special meeting
of the Executive Committee to discuss the process for selection of
the Executive. Staff left at this point and the Committee went into
closed session.
Recorder: Gertrude Rae
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OFFICERS
T4E UA1 LGUE 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
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 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
MID Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene N. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnaible, President
DATE:
February 9, 1979
The February Board of Directors meeting for the
Urban League of Portland will be held on February 15,
1979 in Room 217 of the Community Service Center,
718 West Burnside, at 7:30 p.m.
Please be prompt.
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STAFF
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Operations
Field
Program
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Operations
and Fiscal
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Education
Director of
and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Office Secretary
Field
Secretary to Executive Director
SecretarylReceptionist
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
FEBRUARY 15, 1979
AGENDA
1.
RoilCall
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurer's Report
4.
Committee Reports
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* a. Education
b.
* c.
-uild. . . .
E. D. & E.
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5.
Executive Director's Remarks
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
8.
New Business
9.
Closed Session
10.
Adjournment
* Report Mailed
Vernon Cliatnian
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George Ranicins
Search Committee, Belton Hamilton
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February
15, 1979
The.February meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by
Firt Vice President Belton Hamilton, in Room 217 of the Community Service
Center at 7:40 p.m.
Directors in attendance were: Luis Alvarez, Ozelia Canada, Kevin Collins,
Paul Cook, Gayle Gemmell, Father Haley, Belton Hamilton, Ernest Hartzog,
William Hilliard, Mike Jordan, Ted Runstein, Benita Stroughter, Jeana Woolley
and Mary Keski. Also present were Ex-Officio Board Member Geraldine
Christian; Staff members Nathan Nickerson, Gertrude Rae, Vernon Chatman,
George Rankins and Rebecca Caughey; and Shirley Runstein, a guest.
Judge Hamilton declared the minutes of the January Board Meeting approved
by general consent after asking for corrections.
Mrs. Rae indicated there was no fiscal report to be made at this time.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
A written Education report was mailed with the January minutes (copy on file
in Urban League office).
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Vernon Chatman reported on the W. E. B. DuBois oral history program to be
held at Portland State University March 8 11. (The Board approved sponsorship of the program at the November, 1978 meeting.) Approximately 250 students
from six schools will be allowed time off from school to participate in the program.
GUILD
Written information was mailed regarding the Guild Regional Conference to be
held February 16 17 (copy on file in Urban League office). Mrs. Canada
reported that six members of the Guild participated in the Cerebral Palsy Telethon in December. She also announced that Mrs. Jeanne Hartzog was presented
to the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs as the Guild's nominee for Woman
of Dedication.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYMENT
The January E. D. & E. report was mailed (copy on file in Urban League office).
No questions or comments were raised by Board Members.
Urban League Board of Directors
February 15, 1979
Page Two
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REMARKS
A. diagram of the National Urban League staff reorganization was distributed
to Board Members. Also distributed were project reports for the Senior,
Adult Service Center, Youth Service Center, L. E. A. P. and the SchoolCommunity Program. Mr. Nickerson reviewed these briefly and answered
questions.
Mr. Nickerson reported that some of the projects are still without permanent
quarters but they expect to be housed in what was the Legal Aid facility at
525 N. E. Killingsworth by March 15. The insurance procedures are progressing favorably. The appraisals seem to be accurate, as lists of inventories are being compared. Some used furniture may be obtained from
First National Bank, U. S. National Bank and Pacific Northwest Bell.
Mr. Nickerson stated that he had received a letter from Mrs. Joyce Cawthorne
regarding Tp Day of Remembrance' for Japanese who were interned and discriminated against during World War II. Mr. Nickersn stated that it was in
line with National Urban League policy to endorse this kind of commemoration
and so had sent a telegram in support of the Day of Remembrance (copy on
file in Urban League office). It will be held February 17, the day of our
Regional Guild Conference. Also on the 17th, Mr. Chatman will be involved
in a Black History Exhibit at the King Neighborhood Facility.
Mr. Ni.ckerson read a letter and passed around information about National
Urban League Seminars available to Board Officers (copy on file in Urban
League office). Officers interested in attending should contact Judge Hamilton
or President Schnaible. Also from NUL, a letter was read regarding the
submission of names and resumes by 3/1/79 of persons recommended for
NUL Board of Trustee Membership. Mr. Hilliard commented that he thought
Judge Hamilton had been recommended previously. Judge Hamilton stated that
he would talk with Mr. Schnaible and supply the information required by the
National office.
Mr. Nickerson distributed to Board Members copies of the National Urban
League Affiliates Priorities Questionnaire to be returned to the NUL by 3/1/79
(copy on file in Urban League office).
Paul Cook complimented the staff on the reports presented to the Board.
PRESIDENT'S R.EMA RKS
No President's remarks in Mr. Schnaible's absence.
Urban League Board of Directors
February 15, 1979
Page Three
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
In follow-up to the Board's decision of January 18, Mr. Nickerson wrote a
letter to the Oregon Journal in response to a sensational article using unnecessary racial identification which appeared in their newspaper (copy on file
in Urban League office). Mr. Nickerson read the letter to the Board. No
reply has been received to date.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Nickerson reported that Mr. Schnaible had been approached by Mayor
Goldschmidt about the possibility of George Rankins becoming a loaned
executive to help set up the reorganization of the City's CETA program, for
a period of approximately two to three months. In a conversation with
Freddye Petett, assistant to the Mayor, Mr. Nickerson was asked -to consider
loaning Mr. Rankins on a half-time basis, if not full time. Mr. Nickerson
expressed to the Board concern about the Urban League's Economic Development and Employment program and recommended against the proposal of the
Mayor while stating that he would remain amenable and responsive to the
desire of the Board. Judge Hamilton read a letter addressed to President
Roy Schnaible from Mayor Goldschm[dt regarding the matter. The Mayor
asked that Mr. George Rankins be loaned to the City for 90 days, commencing
March 1, "to assist in the reorganization of our training and employment
division. George would work as loaned executive and would perform the
specific task of assisting to recruit employees for the new positions resulting
from the reorganization, to assist in making contact with community based
organizations for recruiting program participants." Judge Hamilton relayed
Mr. Schnàible's view as expressed prior to leaving on vacation, that he was
inclined to go along with the proposal. He felt there was an advantage to the
Urban League, especially on a part-time basis. Judge Hamilton had also
talked with John Hansen (not in attendance) who had expressed a view similar
to that of Mr. Schnaible. Mr. Hansen felt that the Urban League could benefit
by Mr. Rankins' work With the City in that he may be able to recruit some
people into City employment.
Mr. Rankins was asked how he felt about working with the City in this capacity.
Mr. Rank ins stated that he had very little prior knowledge about the proposal
but that he would go along with whatever the Board decided.
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February 15, 1979
Page Four
Concerns expressed by Board Members about the proposal included the
following:
Is there a possibility of conflict with our United Way funding?
-- Would loaning Mr. Rankins to the City affect our request for an
additional staff person?
How would Mr. R.ankins' present job be filled?
Would the City be using Mr. Rankins on a half-time or full-time
basis?
Why hasn't the City offered to pay for Mr. Rankins' services?
What is the benefit to the Urban League?
Why doesn't the City hire an unemployed minority person for the
job?
Why doesn't the City use Mr. Rankins where he is to funnel people
into the CETA system?
What does the March 1 deadline mean to the City?
Comments favorable to the proposal of the Mayor included the follow ing
An alliance with the City could be good for the Urban League.
With jobs being closed out at POIC and PCC, those who have
lost jobs will hopefully be re-hired through the City's CETA
program. The reorganization could involve 90 to 150 job
placements through Mr. Rankins working with the City.
Mr. Rankins' being able to create minority work positions,
reward people who have performed adequately and fill positions
properly and still have time available to work at the Urban
League is more of an advantage to the League than a disadvantage.
One alternate suggestion was that Mr. Rankins be traded to the City for 90 days
in exchange for an equally qualified person who would be supplied by the City
for the Urban League's use.
Comments in opposition to the Mayor's proposal included the follow ing
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Ninety days of production would be taken from the Urban League
and given to the City.
The City will be receiving flack about the CETA reorganization
from some community based organizations. The City may use
Mr. Rankins as Urban League endorsement for its CETA reorganization to some degree. Mr. Rankins and, by association,
the Urban League may be used as a scapegoat for the flack.
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February 15, 1979
Page Five
The Hispanic community already is unhappy with the CETA
reorganization and it would be difficult for them to bring their
complaints to Mr. Rankins, given their past relationship
with him.
If the City is sincere about its efforts to intake minorities into
these positions, the placements will be made regardless of
who is doing the job. Perhaps Mr. Rankins can funnel people
into those jobs better from his position with Economic Development and Employment.
Ms. Gemmeil moved that a committee be appointed to look into this matter
and that they report back to the next Board Meeting and that the Mayor in
the interim be advised that we are unable to make a decision without looking
into this matter and cannot provide an 'answer to him until after our March 15
Board Meeting, so that if our answer were in the affirmative Mr. Hankins
could not come on board until the first of April. Judge Hamilton asked that
part of the motion be that if the City could not accept Mr. Rankins on that
basis, the Urban League's answer would be no. Ms. Gemmeil agreed.
Mary Keski seconded the motion. Judge Hamilton made the assumption
that the motion made it possible for the Executive Committee to be assigned
the task. Motion was defeated 6 to 5.
Ted Runstein made a motion that the Executive Committee be authorized to
negotiate with the Mayor and either, in their discretion, accept or bring the
decision back to the Board, whichever they deem advisable after they have
received the necessary information. Paul Cook seconded the motion. Question
was raised whether or not the Executive Committee has the authority to deny
the proposal. Mr. Runstein said that if the committee does not accept the
proposal, they must bring back to the Board a recommendation that it be denied
If the recommendation comes back to the March Board meeting, it will have
effectively been denied because of failure to meet the March 1 deadline. Motion
carried.
Judge Hamilton asked that the Executive Committee be supplied with the portion
of the tape recording that covers the discussion of the proposal by the City.
Special information regarding the matter or position statements by Board
Members should be submitted to the Executive Committee for consideration.
Staff was dismissed at 9'OS p.m. as the Board went into a closed session with
the Search Committee.
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
Executive Committee
February 27, 1979
The meeting was called to order by Judge H. J. Belton Hamilton in the
Urban League office at 12:15 p.m.
In attendance were Committee Members Allison Belcher, Paul Cook,
Belton Hamilton, John Hansen and Mike Jordan and Staff Members Nathan
Nickerson, Gertrude Rae and Rebecca Caughey.
Judge Hamilton reviewed the situation for discussion, whether or not
George Rankins should be loaned to the City to assist with the reorganization
of the CETA program. He stated that, according to Freddye Petett of the
Mayor's office, the request is that Mr, Rankins be used by the City on a
half-time basis.
Mr. Nickerson reported about his findings with relation to some concerns
expressed by the Board Members at the February 15 meeting. Mr. Nickerson
talked with the Assistant Director of United Way who informed him that loaning
Mr. Rankins to the City would not affect Urban League funding eligibility.
Mr. Nickerson also talked with three community based organizations (CBO's)
to attempt to get a feel for their concerns about the CETA reorganization
1) Armando LaGuardia of COSSPO; 2) Gale Castillo of IMAGE; and 3) Grace
Gallegos of IMPACT, a Hispanic-owned, private business with emphasis on
social and management sciences. In general, concerns seemed to be abodt
whether the system will be too bureaucratic; whether the City will have tOo
large an input and whether CBO's will have enough input; and about the
distribution of services to black and other minority persons.
Judge Hamilton suggested the possibility of letting the City use Mr. Rankins
as a consultant rather than a loaned executive. He would thus be in a position
to advise the Mayor but the responsibility for the hard decisions would remain
with the Mayor.
Discussion followed about the Urban League taking flack for decisions made
by Mr. Rank ins because of his association with the League; Mr. Rankins'
feelings about working with the City; the possibility of monetary compensation
for Mr. Rankins' time if loaned to the City.
Mr. Nickerson recommended that the request of the City be denied with regret
and with appropriate recognition for the honor of being asked. He stated that
he felt the Board should make the decision. He would be amenable to any
decision of the Board and he would work cooperatively toward implementation
Urban League Executive Committee
February 27, 1979
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of its decision. Factors involved in the recommendation included 1) the
negative attitudes of community based organizations and minority groups
regarding the CETA program and the proposed reorganization; 2) The
flrban League program has been operating with short staff and the Economic
Development and Employment department total staff is two persons. The
new Secretary/Office Manager has never worked at a permanent Field
Office location because of the fire; 3) Those items mentioned in the request,
such as participation in recruitment and referral of employees for CETA,
are functions that the Urban League should participate in as part of its
regular program; 4) The CETA program has funds to pay for administrative
or consultative services connected with the program; and 5) Some groups
and individuals have stated they look at the reorganization proposals as a
bureaucratic move to divert the controversy and criticism of the CETA
program from the City to a third party.
Mr. Hansen talked about the haziness of the conditions offered by the City,
the: recommendation of the Acting Director to decline the offer, the lack of
unanimous feeling between the Board Members about the offer, consideration
of the Urban League being in a transitional time with regard to staff. Mr.
Hansen felt that the Executive Committee should respectfully turn down the
request at this time.
Additional discussion followed about the possibility of monetary compensation
for the City's use of Mr. Rankins' time. Also discussed was the possibility
of negotiation with the Mayor about the conditions under which the Urban
League would allow Mr. Rankins to be used by the City as requested. Judge
Hamilton stated that the Committee needed to be prepared to express what
it wants to see happen in the reorganization, if it is going to negotiate with
the Mayor. Some Committee Members felt it was important for the Urban
League to be allowed to write Mr. Rankins' job description with the City.
Some felt it was critical that the Urban League receive money from the City
for Mr. Rankins' services. The question was asked whether or not the advantages with the City would be more important to the Urban League than the
accomplishment of E. D. & E. goals for the specified 60 to 90 days. What is
the future good to the Urban League constituency? There's a possibility that
the time spent with the City might enhance Mr. Rankins' production with the
League and not be a diversion of his energy.
Questions and comments continued as foUows
An interest in seeing more jobs go to people who are least likely
to be employed.
An interest in seeing the Mayor make the job consistent with Mr
Rankins' present job, which includes some cooperative work
with CETA.
Urban League Executive Committee
February 27, 1979
Page Three
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A desire to avoid flack while defining what the Urban League
wants out of the position.
How are we to negotiate when we don't really know what's
going on with the City and the reorganization of CETA?
Would Mr. Rankins have veto power and how much of the decision
making would be his?
A desire to see Mr. Rankins have the responsibility to recruit
and hire 60% of executive positions, and a lesser number of
clerical people.
A desire for Mr. Rankins to be involved on an advisory committee
that would represent CBO's.
Judge Hamilton indicated that he felt the request of the Mayor should be
declined because of the impact on the staff, the awkward position Mr. Rankins
would be placed in and because the Board was sufficiently divided in its
opinions. He felt that there was not even a strong enough consensus among
Executive Committee members to negotiate with the Mayor.
By majority consensus, the Executive Committee will bring their recommendation to decline the Mayor's request back to the Board of Directors of the
Urban League for a decision at the March 15 meeting. Judge Hamilton
agreed to write a letter to the Mayor (copy attached),
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
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OFFICERS
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PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
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Roy Schnaible
president
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
MIchael 0. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
March 6, 1979
Allison Belcher
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
Kay Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
William Hiillard
Dick l<lshimolo
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runslein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrance
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeans Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
Nalhan W. Nickorson
Acting Executive Director
Deputy Director
Field
Operations
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program end Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chalman
Director of
Education and Youth Incentives
Me, Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinlon
Field Office Secretary
Secretary to Executive Director
SecretaiylReceptionist
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The Honorable Neil Goldschmidt
Mayor, City of Portland
1220 S.W. Fifth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
Dear Mayor Goldschmidt:
This is to confirm my telephone conversation with your
Administrative Assistant, Freddye Petett, in response to
your letter of February 15, 1979, addressed to Urban
League President, Roy Schnaible. In our conversation of
February 27, 1979, I informed Ms. Petett that the Urban
League of Portland regretted it would be unable to release
Mr. George Rankins of its staff to the City as a Loaned
Executive March 1, 1979.
The Urban League Board is happy to know that it has a
staff person whose assistance is sought by the Mayor of
our City in connection vith the reorganization of its CETA
program.
The Board seriously considered your request. However, it
concluded at a meeting on February 15 that, since it did not
have sufficient information at hand to make an informed
decision and would not have another meeting before March 1,
1979, the matter should be referred to the Executive Committee
for investigation with certain authority to act depending on the
facts found.
The Honorable Neil Goldschmidt
Mayor, City of Portland
March 6, 1979
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Pursuant to the Board resolution, the Executive Committee
looked into some of the ramifications of granting your
request. The Committee concluded that the probable
impact on Urban League operations in Portland if its
Director of Economic Development were assigned as a
Loaned Executive to the City, even on a half-time basis,
would be more than the Urban League could effectively
absorb.
Let me assure you of our continuing desire to actively
participate in the process by which decisions are made and
implemented affecting the CETA program in Portland. We
regret our inability to give the specific assistance you requested.
Sincerely,
H. J. B. Hamilton
First Vice President
Urban League of Portland
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718 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N, E UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Beiton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
MEMORANDUM
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
DIRECTORS
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Batiste
David Baugh
Joan Blggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
William Hilliard
Dick Kishimoto
MID Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benits Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeans Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnaible, President
DATE:
March 8, 1979
The March Board of Directors meeting for the
Urban League of Portland will be held on March 15,
1979 at the Pacific Northwest Bell Cap U Building,
735 S. W. Stark, in the Multi-Purpose Room, at
7:30 p.m.
I hope to see you there.
Nathan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Ditector
Deputy Director
Operations
Field
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatmsn
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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MARCH 15, 1979
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurer's Report
4.
Committee Reports
*
a.
b.
c.
Education ...................................... Vernon Chatman
Guild .......................................... Ozella Canada
E.D.&E
George Ranktns
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5.
Executive Director's Remarks
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
8.
New Business
9.
Closed Session
10.
Adjournment
* Report Mailed.
Search Committee, Belton Hamilton
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
March 15, 1979
The March meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by
President Roy Schnaible in the Multi-Purpose Room of Pacific Northwest
Bell at 7:40 p.m.
Roil was called. Directors in attendance were: Luis Alvarez, David
Baugh, Ozella Canada, Paul Cook, Gayle Gemmell, Belton Hamilton,
John Hansen, Ernest Hartzog, William H[lliard, Mike Jordan, Dick
Kishimoto, Richard Miller, Roy Schnaible, Clair Silver, Benita Stroughter,
Lou Williams and Jeana Woolley. Also present were Ex-Officio Board
Member Geraldine Christian; Staff Members Nathan Nickerson, Gertrude
Rae, Vernon Chatman, George Rankins and Rebecca Caughey; and Geri Ward,
a guest.
President Schnaible declared the minutes of the February Board Meeting
approved after asking for corrections and/or additions. Gayle Gemmell
commented that the minutes have been accurate and articulate of late and
complimented the persons responsible.
Treasurer's Report
Mrs. Rae reported briefly about the General Fund, L.E.A.P., Youth Service
Center and Senior Adult Service Center budgets. According to the General
Fund six-month budget, we have underspent primarily due to vacancies on
the staff. The L.E.A.P. report 2/25/79 to date shows that the program is
approximately 38% of the way through its contract year and has spent approxi
mately 24% of its annual budget, partially due to a lag in receiving payments
from National. There are no budgetary problems at this time. The Youth
Service Center and Senior Adult Service Center are 70% through their contract
year as of 2/28/79. The Youth Service Center has spent approximately 60%
of its budget and the Senior Adult Service Center approximately 53%, again
due primarily to staff vacancies.
Education Committee
A written report was mailed to Board Members with the February minutes
(copy on file in Urban League Office).
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March 15, 1979
Page 2
Guild
Mrs. Canada thanked the Board for its help with the Regional Guild Conference
which was a success.
Economic Development and Employment
A written report was distributed for the month of February (copy on file in
Urban League office).
Executive Director's Remarks
Mr. Nickerson reported that it may be another month before our Field Office
will be housed in the Legal Aid facility. The final insurance settlement, in
the approximate amount of $15, 000, is anticipated shortly. Furniture donations have been received from Mayor Goldschmidt and Pacific Northwest Bell
through Mr. Schnaible.
The E. D. & E. Conference is scheduled for April 16-20 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Those invited include the L.E.A.P. staff, the Executive Director and the
E.D. &E. Director.
The 1979-80 contracts for the Senior Adult Service Center and the Youth Service
Center will be submitted in April.
Mr. Nickerson expressed his appreciation to the Board for its support to him
during the time which he has served as Acting Executive Director.
President's Remarks
President Schnaible asked that Board Members turn in their National Urban
League Priorities Questionnaires immediately. Results must be compiled for
presentation at the Regional Delegate Assembly April 6-7, 1979.
Mr. Nickerson reported that the Executive Committee met to discuss the Mayor's
request to use Mr. Rankins as a loaned executive to assist with the reorganization
of the CETA program. A copy of the Executive Committee's letter to the Mayor,
declining the request, was distributed to Board Members along with the minutes
of the Executive Committee meeting (copy on file in Urban League office).
President Schnaible announced that the budget presentation to the United Way panel
would take place on April 16. This is a detailed presentation of the budget as
opposed to the brief visitation meeting which took place on February 1.
Urban League Board of Directors
March 15, 1979
Page 3
Mr. Clair Silver reported on a meeting held with Dr. Joseph Biumel,
President of Portland State University; Mr. Roy Love, Athletic Director
of PSU; Roy Schnaible; and himself regarding the absence of black football
players at PSTJ. Mr. Silver stated that Dr. Blumel's attitude was good,
that he did not avoid the issue, and that Roy Love was apologetic and seemed
quite embarrassed upon confrontation about the issue. The reasons given for
the lack of black athletes at PSU were related to recruiting difficulty and Dr.
Blumel asked for help from the Urban League in this area. Mr. Silver recommended that a committee be appointed to assist PSU in their recruiting.
PSU does have a budget problem which affects recruiting but they seemed
cooperative about working with the Urban League in making corrections and
asked to be given any evidence of their failure to recruit properly. Dr. Blumel
mentioned that the budget has previously restricted recruiting to within the
metropolitan Portland area; this year, however, there is money in the budget
to recruit throughout the Pacific Northwest and downto the San Francisco Bay
area.
There have been two subsequent meetings with Portland State representatives.
The first was attended by Coach Mouse Davis and Roy Love of PSTJ; and Judge
Hamilton, Vernon Chatmari and Nate Nickerson of the Urban League. The
second meeting was attended by Coach Davis and an assistant coach from PSU
and Carl Talton of Pacific Power and Light, Mike Jordan, Judge Hamilton,
Vernon Chatman and Nate Nickerson. General comments from these meetings
included the following:
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PSU seemed to be looking for athletes who are able to play varsity
football for four years. Mr. Chatman talked to the school's representatives about being flexible, about recruiting some players who
would be able to play varsity for three years rather than four,
allowing them some time for growth.
- - Minorities to be recruited are to be of equal quality as whites
being recruited presently.
- It is not the responsibility of the Urban League to recruit minority
athletes for PSU, but rather to make sure there is a genuine effort
on their part to recruit minorities.
It is important to follow up black athletes recruited by PSU to be sure
they are treated fairly throughout their stay at the University.
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There are no minority assistants on staff at PSU. Mr. Chatman spoke
about intentions of providing PSU with resources for recruiting black
candidates for staff positions.
Urban League Board of Directors
March 15, 1979
Page 4
Portland State University representatives were asked to let the Urban League
know when athletes came to Portland to look at the school so that the League
can be of assistance in helping the student feel welcome and learn about the
City in general. Mr. Chatman has contacted a group of volunteers who would
be willing to talk with young black football players coming to Portland to look
at PSU. Coach Davis has phone numbers of these volunteers and should contact them directly when potential recruits are coming to Portland to visit.
Mr. Rankins provided some history about discrimination in PSU's athletic
programs. Much discussion followed wherein some Board Members stated
a desire that another meeting be arranged with Dr. Blumel immediately to
present him with new information and the overall feeling of the Urban League
Board. Others felt that, having a commitment from PSU to pay attention to
improving recruiting procedures, this is the time to monitor the situation
and allow PSU to prove its sincerity.
Gayle Gemmell made a motion that Vernon Chatman monitor the recruitment
at PSU, report to the Board at each monthly meeting and call another meeting
with PSU representatives when appropriate. Motion was seconded by Luis
Alvarez. Motion carried.
Mr. Hilliard stated that he would like to see the Board follow up on these kinds
of things and pay attention to what happens in the long run. He mentioned
011ie Moreland, former Board Member, who talked to the Board previously
about the Medical and Dental Schools, and suggested followup to see what has
happened with that. Mr. Silver again encouraged the Board to stay with PSU
and make sure that changes are made. Gayle Gemmell asked if a foUowupletter
had been sent to the school, thanking them for their time in the meetings and for
their commitment to do certain things, and letting them know that the Urban
League will continue to be interested in recruitment at PSU. Mr. Schnaible
will send a letter to this effect. Mr. Silver asked that this be put on the next
board meeting agenda.
Unfinished Business
Mr. Hilliard asked if Belton Hamilton's name was submitted to NUL for
membership on the Board of Trustees. No information was sent. There
were no nominees from Portland.
New Business
Mr. Hilliard asked about an annual meeting. Mr. Schnaible stated that
something would be done about it when the Executive Director has been selected.
Urban League Board of Directors
March 15, 1979
Page 5
Mr. Schnaible and the Board thanked Mr. Nickerson for hi service as
Acting Executive Director.
Staff was dismissed at 8:40 p. m. as the Board went into a closed session.
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
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OFFICERS
UIN LGUE OF PORTLAND
WORKING TO IMPROVE TI-IE 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
Roy Schnaible
President
H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
MIchael 13. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
MEMORANDUM
DIRECTORS
Luis A. Alvarez
Bruce Baker
Jan Baliste
David Baugh
Joan Biggs
Ozella Canada
Herb Cawthorne
Key Collins
Gayle Gemmell
Father Joseph Haley, C.S.C.
William Hiiliard
Dick Kishimoto
M/G Richard A. Miller
Charles Moss
Fred M. Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Wailer
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
Nalhan W. Nickerson
Acting Executive Director
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnaible, President
DATE:
April 12, 1979
The April Board of Directors meeting for the
Urban League of Portland will be held on April 19,
1979 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 217 of the Community
Service Center, 718 West Burn.side.
I hope to see you there.
Deputy Director
Operations
Field
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Direclor
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of
Education end Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinlon
Office Secretary
Field
Secretary to Executive Director
Secretary/Receplionlst
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AGENDA
1.
RoliCall
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurer's Report
4.
Committee Reports
* a.
b.
* c.
Education
Guild
.................................... Vernon Chatman
........................................ Ozella Canada
E.D. &E ....................................
5.
Executive Director's Remarks
6.
President's Remarks
7.
Unfinished Business
a.
P. S. U. Recruitment Followup
8.
New Business
9.
Adjournment
* Report Mailed.
George Rankins
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
April 19, 1979
The April meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by President
Roy Schnaible in Room 217 of the Community Service Center at 7:45 p. m.
Roll was called. Directors in attendance were: Luis Alvarez, Allison Belcher,
Kevin Collins, Belton Hamilton, Ernest Hartzog, Mike Jordan, Richard Miller,
Ted Runstein, Roy Schnaible, Benita Stroughter, Linda Torrence and Jeana
Woolley. Staff was represented by Gertrude Rae, Vernon Chatman and Rebecca
Caughey. Also in attendance was Freddye Petett, netviy appointed Executive
Director.
President Schnaible introduced Freddye Petett to the Board and mentioned that
she had already attended the Regional Delegate Assembly in Los Angeles April 6-7.
Mike Jordan made a motion that the minutes of the March Board Meeting be
approved. General Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report
Mrs. Rae reported that there were no budgetary problems at this time. The
Senior Adult and Youth Service Centers are operating with a surplus, which will
be eliminated via budgetary modifications.
The budget presentation was made to United Way on April 16, with Belton Hamilton,
John Hansen and Roy Schnaible representing the Board of Directors; and Nate
Nickerson and Gertrude Rae representing Staff. The proposed budget request for
1979-80 is $197, 000, compared to $154, 000 allocated for 1978-79. We should
receive notification regarding our 1979-80 allocation by the end of May, at which
time the Budget Committee will meet to draw up the actual budget. President
Schnaible stated that, by this time, the Board will most likely have adjourned for
the summer. A special Board meeting will be called to approve the budget. If
there is not a quorum at the meeting, the Executive Committee will have to act on
it.
Education Committee
A written report was mailed to Board Members (copy on file in Urban League
office).
In September, 1978, the Education Committee made a presentation to the Board
of Directors about a Clerical Training Project that had been proposed to IBM for
Urban League Board of Directors
April 19, 1979
Page 2
possible financing. IBM has agreed to loan 20 correcting selectric typewriters
for use in the project and has agreed to loan some staff persons to help with the
training, but has offered no additional financing. Freddye Petett is checking
into possible CETA funding for the project.
Recruiting for Portland State University's 1979 football team is virtually over.
Two Black football players have been recruited for the team, with a possible
third from Jefferson High School in Portland. Vernon Chatman reported that
he is talking with the school about the "Family Away From Home" program and
the possibility of having a group of PSU alumni who would be willing to involve
themselves in this way with minority athletes from other parts of the country.
Mr. Collins commented that he thought the Portland State recruitment has been
very well handled. He asked if we should be looking at other schools' recruitment programs.
Economic Development and Employment
A written report was mailed to Board Members (copy on file in Urban League
office).
Luis Alvarez corrected a statement in the L. E.A. P. monthly report. He tated
that COSSPO has $58, 000 rather than $100, 000. COSSPO does not "just talk"
about apprenticeships and they deal with anyone ages 16 to 21, not just Spanish
speaking people, although this is their emphasis.
Executive Director's Remarks
Gertrude Rae reported that Nate Ni.ckerson and George Rankins were attending
the National Urban League Economic Development and Employment Conference in
Phoenix April 16-20. Four members of the L.E.A. P. Staff were also in attendance at the conference.
There has been no success in relocating the Field Office.
President's Remarks
President Schnaible spoke briefly about the Regional Delegate Assembly attended
by Freddye Petett and himself April 6-7 in Los Angeles. All Western Region
Affiliates were represented with the exception of the Pikes Peak Urban League.
The primary purpose of the Regional Delegate Assembly is to set regional priorities
Urban League Board of Directors
April 19, 1979
Page 3
to be used for setting national priorities. Copies of regional results of the
priorities questionnaire were distributed (copy on file in Urban League office).
Ken Todd was re-elected as R.egional Representative to National Board of Trustees.
The Regional Delegate Assembly voted to recommend to the National that the present rule requiring 25% of Affiliate Board members to be under 30 years of age be
removed. Only about 5% of affiliates are in compliance now. Discussion followed
which included possibilities for recruiting younger oard members.
Freddye Petett reported on the Executive Directors meeting which she attended
in Los Angeles. The Directors discussed the role of Affiliates with regard to
the new CETA regulations. All cities are to be setting up Private Industry
Councils now and the Directors determined that it is important for the Urban
League to be represented on these Councils.
A question was raised about why the Board does not meet during the summer months.
Considerable discussion ensued. President Schnaible said that this matter will be
placed on the May agenda.
New Business
Ernie Hartzog talked about a law passed in the last biennium regarding educators
in Oregon. OHS 342. 123, as it is now known, requires that, in order to apply for
recertification (required every 5 years), one must submit evidence of having participated in training in laws relating to discrimination and civil rights. Presently,
training is going on all over the state as a result of this new law. The law also
requires that anyone applying for first-time certification must show evidence of
this same training. Senate Bill 835, a bill introduced by the Committee on Labor
and Consumer Affairs on behalf of the Oregon Education Association (OEA), if
approved, would limit the required training to first-time certification applicants
only. The bill is presently in committee.
Dr. Hartzog also mentioned another bill, supposedly sponsored by OEA, that
would make tenure the sole basis for dismissal when districts are faced with budget cuts, etc. He felt that these two bills are a swing away from affirmative action
objectives and that cftil rights groups should be taking note of current legislation
regarding taxation and its conservative impact on institutions. Dr. Hartzog felt
that the Board should take apositionon Senate Bill 835 and empower the Executive
Committee to take action, if possible, before the next Board meeting. The timing
on the bill is uncertain except that the end of the legislative session is near and the
bill has been referred to the Senate Education Committee. Kevin Collins made a
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April 19, 1979
Page 4
motion that the President and the Executive Committee (and Education Committee,
ifappropriate) be instructed to meet, explore the issue and take whatever stand
is deemed necessary within the limited time frame. LindaTorrence seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Kevin Collins asked Jeana Woolley for an update on the Coalition for School Integration. Ms. Woolley reported that the Coalition is in a state of T1holding ground.
Of the seven recommendations submitted to the School Board, there was some
agreement by the School Board on four of them. Committees consisting of both
Coalition members and School Board members are being set up to work in these
areas.
Mr. Collins asked Dr. Hartzog to comment about an article in the "Willamette
Week which stated that Portland Public Schools were in danger of losing HEW
funds. Dr. Hartzog explained that the Office of Civil Rights is investigating two
complaints under TLtle VI of the 4th Edition of the Civil Rights Act. There was
some explanation of the time line for the results of the investigation and the opportunity for compliance by the School Board if, in fact, they are found out of compliance by the Civil Rights investigation.
Jeana Woolley introduced discussion about a crime prevention poster put out by
the Portland Police Crime Prevention Unit in conjunction with the Buckman Neighborhood Association. The poster was one in a series of four dealing with crime
prevention. This particular poster deals with harassment and intimidation.' According to Ms. Woolley, the poster portrays one white youth surrounded by a gigantic
Black man, an Asian man and a hippie type, definitely stereotypic with regard to
race. Ms. Woolley made a motion that the Board charge someone to prepare a
letter to Commissioner Jordan, indicating that we feel the poster is in bad taste,
inappropriate and recommending that this particular poster be taken out of circulation. Benita Stroughter seconded the motion. Mike Jordan suggested that our
letter solicit a response from Commissioner Jordan about how he feels about the
poster being circulated. Discussion followed about how the recently adopted T'Board
Policy for Handling Requests for Support might apply to this decis ton. Board
members expressed concern about making a decision without further information
and/or consideration. Jeana Woolley amended the motion to refer the matter to the
Executive Committee who, if it feels the concern is appropriate, should be empowered
to prepare a letter of response to Commissioner Jordan. Benita Stroughter seconded
the amended motion. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
Executive Committee
April 27, 1979
The meeting was called to order by Vice President H. J. Belton
Hamilton in the Urban League office at 12:15 p.m.
Committee members present were Allison Belcher, Belton Hamilton,
John Hansen and Ernest Hartzog. Nate Nickerson, Gertrude Rae and
Rebecca Caughey repre sented staff.
There was consensus by Committee members to unanimously recommend
to the Board that a bonus be given to Nate Nickerson and Gertrude Rae to
reflect appreciation for extra work performed during the past year. John
Hansen made a motion 'that the Executive Committee recommend to the
Board of Directors that a 10% bonus be given to Nate Nickerson and
Gertrude Rae based on their respective current annual salaries. Ernest
Hartzog seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A copy of the crime prevention poster discussed at the April 19 Board
meeting was available. After considerable discussion, Ernie Hartzog
made a motion that Commissioner Charles Jordan be contacted and a
meeting be arranged with him to discuss the poster. Allison Belcher
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Belton Hamilton will contact Roy
Schnaible to make the arrangements.
Mr. Nickerson brought the Committee up to date on the status of Senate
Bill 835. As of April 23, the bill had been referred to the Senate Education
Committee, chaired by Senator Clifford Trow. Allison Belcher stated that
she planned to be in Salem on April 30 and that she would attempt to talk
with Senator Trow about the bill, letting him know that a letter would be
following from the President of the Urban League Board of Directors.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--1979 Regular Session.
Senate Bill 835
Sponsored by COMIM1TFEE ON LABOR, CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS (at the request of Oregon Education
Association)
SUMIVIARY
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's brief statement of the essential features of the measure as
introduced.
Limits requirement that applicant for teaching certificate be required to demonstrate knowledge of federal
and state statutes pertaining to discrimination to applicants who newly apply for Oregon certificate.
Declares emergency, effective July 1, 1979.
ABILLFORANACT
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Relating to teacher certification; amending ORS 342.123; and declaring an emergency.
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Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
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Section 1. ORS 342.123 is amended to read:
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342.123. [In addition to and not in lieu
of
any other law or rule or standard established by] The Teacher
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Standards and Practices Commission[, the commission] shall require [that after September 1, 1978,] an applicant
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for a teaching certificate [or any renewal thereoJ] who has not previously held an Oregon teaching certificate to
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demonstrate knowledge of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Tulle IX of the Education Amendments of
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1972, and federal statutes pertaining thereto, as well as state statutes prohibiting discrimination.
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SECTION 2. This Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and
safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Act takes effect July 1, 1979.
NOTE:
Matter in bold face in an amended section is new; matter {/tallc and bracketed] is existing law to be omitted;
complete new sections begin with SECTION.
THE U1AN LEAGUE OF PORTLU1D:
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MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
.404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
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718 WEST BURNSIDE
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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 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
STAFF
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnaible, President
DATE:
May 10, 1979
The May Board of Directors meeting for the
Urban League of Portland will be held on May 17,
1979 at 7:30p.m., inthe Multi-Purpose Room
of the Pacific Northwest Bell Cap II Building,
735 S.W. Stark. Minutes of the April 19 meeting
will be distributed at the meeting.
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/Receptionist
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AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurer's Report
4.
Committee Reports
Education ...........................
............... Ozella Canada
5.
Urban League Guild Report
6.
Executive Director's Report
Aging Director's Report
7.
President's Report
8.
Unfinished Business
Summer Meetings
9.
10.
New Business
Adjournment
Jeana Woolley
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 17, 1979
The May meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by
First Vice President Belton Hamilton in the Multi-Purpose Room of
Pacific Northwest Bell at 7:50 p.m.
Roll was called. Directors in attendance were: David Baugh, Allison
Belcher, Ozella Canada, Kevin Collins, Gayle Gemmell, Belton Hamilton,
John Hansen, Ernest Hartzog, Dick Kishimoto, Jeana Woolley and ExOfficio Board Member Geraldine Christian. Representing the Urban League
Education Committee were Velma Johnson and Betty Griffin. Staff was represented by Freddye Petett, Vernon Chatman, George Rankins, Paul Coon
and Rebecca Caughey.
Minutes of the April meeting were distributed. Gayle Gemmell made a
motion that the minutes be adopted. Ernest Hartzog seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Guild
Ozella Canada reported that election of officers for 197 9-80 was held at he
Guild's May meeting. An installation brunch is planned for June 16 at 10:00
a. m. at the Sheraton Hotel at Lloyd Center. (Cost is $5.75.) Board members
are encouraged to attend.
Executive Director's Report
Freddye Petett opened her remarks by stating that she intended to call on
Board members for their help in the business of the League. She announced
that she would be compiling the monthly reports from the projects into one
summary report from the Executive Director. The individual project reports
will be on file in the Urban League office for reference. Ms. Petett stated
that there is a need to coordinate activities within the League. In an attempt
to begin to organize internally, the Executive Staff (which consists of all
project directors, George Rankins, Vern Chatman, Gertrude Rae and Nate
Nickerson) will be meeting twice monthly.
All contracts are up for renewal and are being negotiated. Ms. Petett requested legal assistance from Board members in reviewing the contracts from
the City. The Legal Committee consists of Gayle Gemmell and Ted Runstein.
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May 17, 1979
Page 2
As a part of her monthly report, the Executive Director stated that she
would like to have a project director or member of the administrative
staff make a brief presentation at the Board meeting regarding the kinds
of things they have been involved in and/or possible needs from the Board.
Ms. Petett introduced Paul Coon, Director of the Senior Adult Service
Center. Mr. Coon distributed brochures about the Center and gave an
explanation of its operation. The Board expressed appreciation for Mr.
Coon's presentation.
President's_Report
Belton Hamilton read a note from Bill Hilliard regarding the NUL Conference
in July and distributed registration information to Board members.
Judge Hamilton reported on three items from the Executive Committee which
met April 27, 1979: 1) Crime Prevention Poster; 2) Senate Bill 835; and
3) Staff Bonus.
Regarding the Crime Prevention Poster discussed in the April Board meeting,
a meeting has been arranged between Commissioner Jordan and members of
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the Executive Committee to discuss the poster.
The Executive Committee unanimously recommended that the Board award
a bonus of 10% of current salaries to Nate Nickerson and Gertrude Rae to'
compensate for the extra work required in the absence of an Executive for
the last year. Kevin Collins made a motion that the Board accept the recommendat ion of the Executive Committee. Allison Belcher seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
Allison Belcher reported on her discussion with Senator Trow, Chairman of
the Education Committee, regarding Senate Bill 835. The Bill is still in
committee. The Senator expressed opposition to the bill. He will not ask
for a hearing on the bill unless the Oregon Education Association (OEM demands
it. If a hearing does occur, the Senator will advise the Urban League. A question was raised about the status of Senate Bill 850 which deals with tenure as
the sole basis for dismissal in the face of budget cuts. Judge Hamilton talked
about a followup letter to the Senator, to be signed by the President of the Urban
League. This letter could tie the two bills together.
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May 17, 1979
Page 3
Freddye Petett brought a recommendation to the Board from President
Schnaible regarding the Annual Meeting. The President recommended
that, because of the lack of time to plan a large Annual Meeting Dinner,
the meeting be a small business meeting with coffee and dessert. Her
suggested date was June 28. President Schnaible has appointed a Nominating Committee consisting of Allison Belcher, Chairman, Belton
Hamilton, Paul Cook, Mike Jordan, Bill Hilliard and Jeana Woolley.
President Schnaible also recommended that the Nominating Committee
meet soon so that the officers could be elected at the June Board meeting,
with the Annual Meeting to follow on June 28. There is a possibility that
a larger public meeting could occur later in the year to showcase the
League's activities and introduce the new Executive Director in the community,
but Board vacancies need to be filled now so that committees can be activated.
Following considerable discussion, Ernest Hartzog made a motion that the
Board accept the recommendation of the President to hold the Annual Meeting
of the Urban League on June 28 to conduct the necessary business. Gayle
Gemmell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Education_Committee
Jeana Woolley introduced Education Committee members Velma Johnson and
Betty Griffin, who were on hand to assist in answering questions regarding
the Committee's recommendation about the City Schools Policy. Ms. Woolley
summarized the information mailed earlier to the Board about the Policy. A
letter drafted to Charlotte Beeman, Chairperson of the City Schools Policy
Committee, was read to Board members stating a position of non-endorsement
because of disagreement with the first two major areas discussed in the policy
document: Equal Access and School Closures. The Education Committee's
recommendation to the Board is that it not endorse the City Schools Policy.
Gayle Gemmell made a motion that the Board adopt the recommendation of
the Education Committee and allow the Executive an opportunity to review the
letter to Charlotte Beeman and re-draft the letter, if appropriate. Kevin
Collins seconded the motion. Motion carried. Kevin Collins asked that Board
members be advised if this issue should come before the City Council for a
hearing.
Unfinished Business
Freddye Petett introduced discussion about holding regular Board meetings
during the summer months. The President and the Executive had discussed
holding the Annual Meeting in late June and then possibly a Board Orientation
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in late July or early August, rather than the regularly scheduled monthly
meetings. Discussion followed about the appropriateness of adjourning
for the summer months and the difficulty of getting quorums for meetings
during the summer months. Jeana Woolley made a motion that the Board
hold regular meetings during the summer months. Allison Belcher seconded
the motion. Motion carried. The Board asked that they be advised of cancellation if, in calling for the meeting, it was learned that a quorum was
unavailable.
New Business
The Executive informed the Board of an invitation to Dry Dock People 's Day
on May 19.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:40 p. m.
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
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OFFICERS
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718 WEST BURNSIDE
5329 N. E. UNION
PORTLAND, OREGON 97209
PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
Roy Schnaible
President
I-I. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
John Hansen
Member at Large
MEMOR.ANDU M
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 Hiltiard
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
TO:
Urban League Board Members
FROM:
Roy Schnaible, President
DATE:
June 15, 1979
The Jun.e Board of Directors meeting for the Urban
League of Portland willbe held on June 21, 1979 at
7:30 p. m., in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Pacific
Northwest Bell Cap II Building, 735 S. W. Stark.
I hope to see you there.
STAFF
Mrs. Freddye Petett
Executive Director
Nathan W. Nickerson
Deputy Director
Field
Operations
Mrs. Gerlrude 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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AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Treasurer's Report
4.
Committee Reports
Nominating ..........................
Allison Belcher
5.
Urban League Guild Report ................
Ozella Canada
6.
Budget Approval
7.
Executive Director's Report
8.
President's Report
9.
Unfthished Business
10.
New Business
11.
Adjournment
URBAN LEAGUE OR. PORTLAND
J3OARD OF DIRECTORS
June 21, 1979
The June meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by
President Roy Schnaible in the Multi-Purpose Room of Pacific Northwest
Bell at 8:00 p.m.
Directors in attendance were: David Baugh, Allison Beicher, Belton
Hamilton, Bill Hilliard, Dick Kishimoto, Ted Runstein, Roy Schnaihle
and Jeana Woolley. The President asked that John Hansen he excused.
Staff was represented by Fredclye Petett, Gertrude Rae and Rebecca Caughey.
Dick Kishimoto made a motion that the minutes of the May meeting be
approved. Jeana Woolley seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Nominating Committee
Allison Beicher, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, read a
letter of resignation from Mike Jordon. Three Board members1 terms
expire in 1979 and are eligible for re-election. Mary Keski declined
because of job responsibilities. Ms. Belcher made a motion that
Luis Alvarez and Belton Hamilton he nominated for another term on the
Board of Directors. Dick Kishimoto seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Suggestion was made that letters be sent to Mary Keski and Mike Jor don,
thanking them for thei.r contributions to the Board. Ms. Belcher made a
motion that the following persons be nominated for membership on the
Board:
Larry Campbell, Manager
KGW Radio
Bill Supak, City Manager
United Airlines
Gwen Blake, Manager of Employee Resources
Tektronix
Nellie F'ox
Director
Committee on Political Education o the State AFL CIO
,
Bob Jackson, Sales Manager
Xerox
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June 21, 1979
Page 2
Debra Barnett (under 30)
Director of A dministratio n
Bureau of Human Relations
Bruce Posey (under 30)
Attorney- at-Law
Robert P. Burns
Chapter Manager, National Electrical Contractors Association
Jeana Woolley seconded the motion. Motion carried. The election of
these nominees to the Board will take place at the Annual Business Meeting
June 28, 1979.
There are six additional positions to fill on the Board of Directors. The
Nominating Committee will continue to work. Names of persons who
might be interested in serving on the Board should be submitted to the
Nbminating Committee.
The Nominating Committee recommended the following iate of officers
for 1979-80:
President Belton Hamilton
1st Vice President Paul Cook
2nd Vice President Clair Silver
Secretary Bill Hilliard
Treasurer Gayle Gemmell
Members at Large Dick Kishimoto and Benita Stroughter
Allison Beicher made a motion that this slate of officers be accepted as
recommended by the Nominating Committee. Ted Runstein seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Budget
A question was raised about the possibility of a surplus as of June 30, 1979.
The Executive Director explained that any surplus would be used in
remodeling the Main Office.
United Way has allocated an 8.4% increase to the Urban League. The
revised budget, as submitted to the Board by the Executive Committee,
will he tight and will require work on the part of the Board Members and
Staff to build revenue, Allison Beicher made a motion to accept the budget
as recommended. Dick Kishimoto seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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June 21, 1979
Page 3
Executive_Director's Report
The Exeutive announced that Rebecca Caughey, Secretary to the
Executive would be leaving the League as of June 22, 1979.
A $200. 00 check was presented to the Urban League by the Guild at its
Installation BrunQh on June 16.
George Rankins and Norm Monroe, in addition to Freddye Petett, will be
attending the National Urban League Conference July 22-25 in Chicago.
Ms. Petett announced that she was planning an orientation for new Board
members on July 14 from 10:00 to 12:00, Old members are also welcome
to attend.
Several new Ceta staff members have joined the League recently. Two
are new positions in the Main Office. Larry Soley is the Research
Assistant and will he preparing a proposal to submit to the Board for a
needs survey for Portland. Sharon Larson will begin June 25 as a
Public Information Coordinator.
The Urban League General Membership Meeting will be held. June 28
at 7:30 p. m. in the Pacific Northwest Bell Multi-purpose Room for the
purpose of electing new Board Members.
An Urban League picnic is scheduled for August 26. Staff, Board members
and Advisory Board members are invited to attend.
Ms. Petett will be interviewed by Herb Cawthorne on "Getting It Together'
to be aired Sunday, June 24, at 8:00 a. m. The program will be repeated
at 6:30 a. m. on Thursday, June 28. George Rankins and Terry Williamson
will be interviewed by Ullyses Tucker on "Dialogue" sometime in July
(KPTV).
Dick Kishimoto has xeroxed copies of "The State of Black America" so
that each Board member can have one. Copies are available in the
Urban League Main Office.
Ms. Petett asked for Board action on the following five items:
1) Authorization to plan a Board retreat for the
fall for the purpose of getting acquainted, and setting
goals and priorities. Ms. Petett recommended that the
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June 21, 1979
Page 4
retreat be held away from the office and over a
weekend. Dick Kishimoto made a motion to accept
the Executive's recommendation. Jeana Woolley
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
2) The Executive Director recommended that there be
no regular Board meetings during July and August. She
will not be in town on those dates. A monthly report
would still be send to Board Members. Allison Belcher
made a motion to accept Ms. Petett's recommendation.
David Baugh seconded the motion, Motion carried.
3) There is a new requirement in the SASC contract
that the agency match the grant of a certain percentage.
Ms. Petett recommended that the Board agree to match
the grant only if we could acquire the grant over the next
yesr. Ted Runstein made a motion to accept the
recommendation of the Executive, Jeana Woolley secondad
the motion. Motion carried.
4) The Executive Director recommended that the Urban
League, along with the NAACP, sponsor an energy
symposium in the fall entitled "Energy and its Impact on
Minority Communities", Motion to accept thi.s
recc)mmenda-tion was made by Jeana Woolley and seconded
by David Baugh. Motion carried, The Urban League's
sponsorship would involve having our name on all
publicity and participating as a primary planner, recruiting
involvement from various agencies. rT}e symposium will
be a totally educational activity, without political positions
being taken.
5) Northwest Oregon Health Systems has requested that
the Urban League be represented on their Planning Committee.
Jeana Woolley made a motion that a member of the UL Board
be appointed to serve as representative on the NOHS Planning
Committee. Dick Kishimoto seconded the motion. Motion
carried, Judge Hamilton will appoint the person.
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June 21, 1979
Page 5
President!s Report
Pi'esi dent Schnaibie reported that Freddye Petett, John Hansen, Belton
Hamilton and himself met with Commissioner Jordon to discuss the
Crime Prevention Poster;' as discussed at. previous Board meetings
The Commissioner agreed to remove the posters from public use and
refrain from putting up more of the posters.
The President expressed his thanks to'Board members who are leaving
the Board: Allison Beicher, John Hansen and Ernest Hartzog and also
the Secretary to the Executive. He stated that he was pleased to have
served as President of the Board.
Unfinished Business
Allison Beicher expressed appreciation for Mr. Scbnaihie1s diligent
efforts as Board President. It was mentioned that Mr. Schnaible is
free to participate as an Ex Officio member of the Board for one year.
I-ic stated that he would be interested in helping the fund raisLng committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Rebecca Caughey, Recorder
Allison Belcher, Secretary
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WORKING TO IMPROVE THE TOTAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF INTERGROUP RELATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
OFFICERS
FIELD OFFICE
718 WEST BURNSIDE
404 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
202 WALNUT PARK BLDG.
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 Beicher
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
OzelIa 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
Mrs. Freddye Petett
Executive Director
Nathan W. Nickerson
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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June 29, 1979
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Cnmmitf
FROM:
Belton Hamilton
SUBJECT:
Executive Board Meeting
The next Executive Board Meeting will be held
Wednesday, July11 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 217 of the
Community Services Building. Please inform Margie
Park if you will not be able to attend.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board of i2irectors
FROM:
H. J. Belton Hamilton,
President4
SUBJECT: September Meeting
The September meeting of the Urban League Board of Directors has
been scheduled for September 20, 1979, 7:30 p. m., in Room 217 of
the Community Services Building (718 W. Burnaide).
The following documents are enclosed for your review prior to the
meeting:
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Agenda
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Minutes from meeting of June 21, 1979
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Executive Director's reports for the months of June,
July, and August
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Urban League press releases sent and newspaper
articles printed during the months of July, August
-and September
Since we have not met for the past two months, I urge each member to
attend this important meeting.
/jr
Enclosures
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 20, 1979
718 West Burnside, Room 217
7:30 pm.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Committee Reports
Executive
Board Retreat
4.
Urban League Guild Report
........... ..... Ozella Canada
5.
National Convention Report
............... .°. Bill Hilliard
6.
Executive Director's Report
7.
President's Report
9.
Unfinished Business
10.
New Business
11.
Adjournment
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
September 20, 1979
The meeting of the Urban League Board of Directors, held in Room 217 of the
Community Services Building, was called to order at 7:40 p. m. by President
Belton Hamilton.
Directors in attendance were Judge Hamilton, Clair Silver, Benita Stroughter,
Dick Kishimoto, Luis Alvarez, Debra Barnett, Joan Biggs, Richard Miller,
Bruce Posey. Staff members present were Freddye Petett and Julia Robertson.
The approval of the minutes from the meeting of June 21 was delayed until
later in the meeting due to a lack of a quorum.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Executive Committee. President Hamilton reported that the Executive Committee
has been meeting during the summer months and the issues discussed during
those meetings would be included in the Executive Director's report.
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Board Retreat Committee. Freddye Petett reported that the Board Retreat Committee (Debra Barnett, Roy Schnaible, and Jeanna Wooley) met to work on the
agenda for the retreat which has been scheduled for either October 13 or 20.
A firm date will be set after consultation with the University of Portland and
staff from the Regional and National Urban League offices. Representative(s)
from the Regional and/or National offices will be asked to facilitate the retreat.
The committee proposes that the agenda be limited since the retreat is scheduled for one day rather than a full weekend and suggests that it include an
overview of the National Urban League and how the -local affiliates relate to
that office; establishing short- (next year) and long-range 3 to 5 years) goals
and objectives for the Portland Urban League and setting priorities. Freddye
stated that the committee also discussed the possibility of having staff from
the National Office conduct a three-day workshop for the Portland, Tacoma
and Seattle affiliates' Board members regarding responsibilities of the organizat ions' Boards. A request for such a workshop has been submitted to
Mr. Henry Talbert.
NATIONAL CONVENTION REPORT (included in Executive Director's and Presi-
dent's reports)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
National_Convention. Freddye reported that there were several people from Portland attending the convention, some at their own expense. Board members
attending included Bill Hilliard, Gwen Blake, President Hamilton, and Larry
Carnpbell.Staff members attending were Freddye, George Rankins and Norm Monroe.
UL Board of Directors Meeting
September 20, 1979
Page 2
Freddye reported that the meeting of UL Executive Directors, held on Thursday
and Friday before the convention officially was in session, related to personnel
procedures. She elaborated on the speakers appearing and the workshops held.
Freddye reported that the Northeast Office, LEAP, and School-Community programs have been relocated to 3630 N. Vancouver. She stated that it seems that
the space issue for the League has been resolved.
Barbara Bivens has been appointed to the position of Senior Adult Service Center
Director. Freddye briefed the Board on the hiring process utilized. The
Finance Director, Gertrude Rae, has resigned and that position will be filled
using the same process as that for the SASC Director. The Deputy Director,
Nathan Nickerson, has resigned effective October 19, 1979.
Freddye stated that she is in the process of reorganizing staff and the proposed
reorganization will be discussed at the next Executive Board meeting.
Freddye discussed the issue of the proposed boycott and the position taken by
the Urban League. She stated that a statement was issued to the press which
stated that the Urban League supported the goals and objectives of the boycott.
(A copy of this statement was distributed to each of the Board members.) Staff
members were involved in the planning activities.
Luis Alvarez asked if the press release issued by the League had been discussed
with the Executive Board. Freddye responded that the Executive Board had discussed the issue during its initial planning stages and that the press release
had been discussed with President Hamilton. Clair Silver suggested that when
controversial issues arise in the future statements from both sides be presented
to the Board members.
Freddye stated that letters were sent to and meetings were held with Portland
School Board members stressing the importance of appointing a minority to
fill the vacancy on the School Board.
Freddye reported that the article appearing in th.e newspapers regarding the Kevin
Grigsby issue was incorrect in stating that the League did nothing about the problem. A letter was sent to the Editors of the Oregonian and Observer correcting
this error. Counseling sessions were held with Kevin and his parents in an
effort to clarify the issues and place Kevin in another apprenticeship program.
Meetings were also held with PGE and the construction company to discuss ways
in which these kinds of problems can be alleviated.
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Freddye informed the Board of the longshoremen positions available on the
waterfront and stated that the League, in conjunction with the NAACP, is
attempting to place Blacks and other minorities in these positions. She stated
that the application process is cumbersome and that the LEAP staff isworkin-g
additional hours to assist clients with the completion and submission of applicat ions.
Freddye stated that the League has been asked to serve on a monitoring committee over the next year to ensure that the position taken by the School Board
in its resolution relating to desegregation takes effect. Vern Chatman is the
League's representative on this committee. The City Club is also involved
in activities relating to this issue and will be performing a research study to
define the pros and cons of the issues addressed in the resolution. Freddye has
been-asked to serve on this committee. The City Club will also perform a
long-range study of these issues and will present recommendations to the
School Board.
Luis Alvarez questioned the League's position with respect to the ERA. Freddye
responded that this issue was addressed by Vernon Jordan in his opening speech
during the convention. Mr. Jordan stated in his speech that local affiliates
should not be penalized for what "down-state" legislators have said with respect
to support for the ERA. President Hamilton stated that Mr. Jordan made it
very clear that the Urban League-was in support of ERA and that meeting in
Chicago was not indicative of non-support. President Hamilton also stated
that during the general assembly the issue of boycotting states which did not
support ERA was discussed and the body voted to give preference to those
states which supported ERA.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Hamilton discussed the issue of regional meetings of the Council of
Presidents which was addressed during the general assembly of the National
Convention. He stated that tapes from the convention are available to Board
members through the League's Main Office.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Clair Silver moved and Dick Kishimoto seconded that the minutes from the last
meeting be approved. The motion carried.
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September 20, 1979
Page 4
President Hamilton stated that Gayle Gemmell has verbally offered her resignation as Treasurer and that Dick Kishimoto has agreed to serve in this capacity.
Clair Silver moved and Richard Miller seconded that Ms. Gemmell's resignation be accepted and that Dick Kishimoto be appointed as Treasurer of the Urban
League Board of Directors. The motion passed.
The annual dinner has been scheduled for April 1980 with Vernon Jordan as keynote speaker. President Hamilton stated that a committee has been appointed
comprised of Debra Barnett, Nellie Fox, Helloise Hill and Fred Rosenbaum.
NEW BUSINESS
The Board discussed the issue of changing the meeting time of the Directors.
After discussion and polling the members for opinions, Gwen Blake made a
motion that the meeting time be changed to 6:00 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Debra Barnett and unanimously passed. President Hamilton
stated that it will be nece ssary to telephone Board members prior to meetings
in the future to inform them of meeting time and place.
The October meeting of the Directors will be held at Harrison Square, 1800 SW
First, Suite 250.
President Hamilton stated that contact was made with City officials in an effort
to improve the relationship between the Urban League and the City. One of the
issues suggested by a City official that could be considered for the League's
undertaking is energy. Freddye stated that an energy education seminar is
being discussed for the near future.
Luis Alvarez stated that Portland has an Economic Development Policy Advisory
Committee which includes a loan review committee with a vancy for one minority
person. He stated that nominations were received from various organizations
but the League has not submitted a nominee. President Hamilton stated that
this is a function of the Executive Director.
Luis Alvarez informed:the Board that discretionary funds have in the past been
available to community-based organizations through the Oregon Manpower
Council to provide services to the community. The Governor has decided that
these funds will no longer be available for direetservices to the eommuntty but
will be used to provide linkages with community agencies through State agencies.
He requested that the League look into the matter to determine why these funds
are no longer available to community-based organizations and to take a look at
those persons serving on the Board of Directors for this agency.
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September 20, 1979
Page 5
President Hamilton stated that the Urban League and the NAACP are currently
discussing the issue of housing and the possibility of becoming housing developers.
Clair Silver requested an update of the PSU/M. Davis issue. Freddye stated
that she will ask Vernon Chatman to provide this update.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p. m.
Submitted by:
ulia Robertson, Executive Secretary
Urban League of Portland
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H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Belcher
Secretary
October 12, 1979
John Hansen
Member at Large
Dr. Ernest Hartzog
Member at Large
DIRECTORS
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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. Roaenbaum
Ted Runstein
Clair Silver
Benita Stroughter
Linda Torrence
Gene H. Walter
Lou Williams
Jeana Woolley
Mary Wright
STAFF
Mrs. Freddye Petett
Executive Director
Nathan W. Nickerson
Deputy Director
Field
Operations
Mrs. Gertrude M. Rae
Deputy Director
Program and Fiscal Operations
George Rankins
Director of Manpower Operations
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board of Directors
FROM:
President H. J. Belton Hami1ton'
SUBJECT:
October Meeting
The October meeting of the Board of Directors will be
held October 18, 1979, 6:00 p. rn., Suite 250, Harrison
Square, 1800 SW First.
Please note the change in the place and time for this
meeting.
Copies of the Executive Director's September Monthly
Report and minutes from the September 20 meeting are
attached for your review.
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Vernon V. Chatman
Direclor of
Education and Youth Incentives
Ms. Pamela Howard
Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Mrs. Marilyn Hinton
Office Secretary
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1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Committee Reports ..................... Executive Committee
4.
Urban League Guild Report .............. Ozella Canada
5.
Executive Director's Report
7.
President's Report
8.
Unfinished Business
9.
New Business
10.
Adjournment
Board Retreat Committee
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
October 18, 1979
The October meeting of the Urban League Board of Directors, held
in Suite 250, Harrison Square, 1800 Sw First, was called to order at
6:22 p.m. by President H. J. Belton Hamilton.
The following Directors were in attendance or arrived before adJudge Hamilton, Gayle Gemmell, Clair Silver, Luis Alvarez,
journment:
David Baugh, Gwen Blake, Larry Campbell, Key Collins, Bob Jackson,
Staff members in attendance were
Bruce Posey, and Bill Supak.
Freddye Petett, Julia Robertson, and George Rankins.
The minutes of the meeting of September 20 were approved with the
correction that Gwen Blake should have been shown as being in
attendance.
BOARD RETREAT COMMITTEE REPORT
Included in Executive Director's report.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Board Retreat. Notices of the Board Retreat, to be held at the
University of Portland On October 20, were mailed to Board members
with an accompanying questionnaire to complete which will be used
by the participants in determining goals and objectives for the
Four months of planning has taken place for this activity
League.
with the original plan being to spend a weekend to develop goals and
However, due to finances, it is necessary to limit the
objectives.
Two facilitators will be available
session to a one-day activity.
Henry Talbert, Director, western Region,
during the session:
National Urban League, and Ocie Trotter, Portland.
Mr. Talbert will discuss the National Urban League and the relationship to local affiliates. Mr. Trotter will facilitate the session
on goals and objectives for the League, utilizing the information
received from Board members' questionnaires.
Robert Lamb, Director, Regional Community Relations Service, Dept. of
Justice, was unable to attend tonight's Board meeting to make a presentation on police-community relations. He was to relate to the
Board information regarding a program that the National Urban
League is pursuing regarding involvement in police-community
relations. Freddye stated that due to rising tension between the
Black community and police, it is her opinion that this is a program that the Board should look into. Mr. Lamb will be attending
the retreat and will make a presentation.
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October 18,1979
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Freddye informed the Board of an incident which occurred in Northeast Portland during which a citizen was killed and a policeman
wounded. Some arrests were made after onlookers began throwing
Several similar incidents have been reported in the
bottles.
newspapers during the past few weeks and the tension level in the
community is steadily rising. Discussions have been held with
heads of other community-based organizations about these incidents
and how the Urban League and other organizations can become involved and deal with the tension. A meeting has been scheduled
with Commissioner Jordan to discuss this issue.
Twenty-five applications were received for the position of Director
of Financial Affairs. These applications were screened by Dick
Kishimoto and Ken Jones, Director of Finance, City of Portland.
An interview panel comprised of Larry Jackson, private accountant,
Allen Purcell, Auditor's Office, Multnomah County, and Benita
Stroughter, interviewed the final eight applicants and recommended
Edward Barton for the position. The panel felt that Mr. Barton
rated far above the other applicants and recommended that no further
interviews be conducted if he accepted the appointment. Mr. Barton
worked for United Way for five years and has worked closely with
the Urban League in defining roles and objectives for United Way.
Mr. Barton will begin employment on November 15th on a part-time
basis and will begin full-time employment on December 1st.
A discussion followed regarding the requirements of the position.
A new health plan for Urban League employees is being considered.
Nate Nickerson compiled information relative to a plan other than
Blue Cross in that employees have expressed dissatisfaction with
It will be necesthe benefits received from the Blue Cross plan.
sary to research this matter further before bringing it before
the Board.
Freddye informed the Board of the low interest currently received
on a savings account of $32,000 to $34,000. Mr. Barton has suggested that a financial or investment committee be appointed to
review available options for depositing these funds into an account
which will pay more interest.
It was moved and seconded that Freddye be authorized to deposit
these funds into an account which will result in more interest
The motion was seconded and approved.
earned.
Meir & Frank has agreed to co-sponsor with the League a travelling
from the
exhibit, "Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds,
Smithsonian Institute during the period August 16 through September 14, 1980. This exhibit will be on display at the Lloyd Center
Meier & Frank.
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October 18, 1979
Page3
Barbara Bivens, Senior Adult Service Center Director, has been
She has
on board for three weeks and is doing an excellent job.
lots of energy and innovative ideas about improvement of the SASC
program.
Luis Alvarez questioned whether the issue of using the funds which
will be transferred to a higher-interest paying account would
affect the Board's earlier decision to utilize these funds for a
President Hamilton stated that there have been
new building.
several discussions relative to programs these funds could be used
for and the decision to transfer the funds to another account will
He stated that more discussion
not interfere with these plans.
relative to this issue will take place at the retreat.
There was a discussion regarding the broker or agent used for the
new insurance benefits currently being considered.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Considerable discussion was held regarding the lack of Black athletes
on the Portland State University football team and the Urban
League's involvement to date. Freddye stated that Mr. Chatman
will make a report to the Board at its next meeting.
George Rankins reported that Kevin Grigsby is currently employed
with a construction firm and has encountered no problems to date.
Freddye will be meeting with Bob Short of PGE to discuss the
problems encountered at the Boardman site.
George Rankins reported that staff members have assisted clients
in the completion of applications for the longshoremen positions.
Office hours have been extended in order to provide this assistance.
NEW BUSINESS
Freddye reported that the League applied for 14 CETA positions
including four counselors--one counselor for each of the projects.
Five positions were approved (3 clerk-typists, 1 staff aide, and
1 bookkeeper trainee) during the initial approval process. The
City's reason for not approving the remaining positions was that
no one could be found in the target population area to do the job.
Freddye appealed this decision and as a result of the appeal,
the four counselors were approved for funding. She also noted
that the Review Council meeting was closed to the public and
that a letter was sent asking why the meeting was considered an
executive session and requesting clarification on several issues
related to the CETA program. No response has been received to
date.
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October 18, 1979
Page 4
Freddye discussed the first source agreement position that the
CETA program has taken which means that emphasis is being put
on training programs for the private sector.
After a lengthy discussion regarding the CETA program, President
Hamilton requested a report at the next Board meeting with recommendations for action to take with regard to resolution of problems encountered.
Key Collins suggested that a letter be sent to Benjamin Franklin
Savings & Loan, Union Avenue Branch, congratulating them on the
opening of an institution in the community. The Executive Director will prepare such a letter.
Bruce Posey discussed the Affirmative Action Program recently
adopted by the Bar Association. He stated that as a result of
this program, there are more black attorneys and a conditional loan
program has been set up for those students who cannot pay full
cost of tuition.
Ten Blacks have taken the bar exam and seven
passed, which is quite an improvement over past years. A summer
program for law students has also been set up in which employers
are asked to pay one-half the salary of minority employees.
In
most cases, the employer has elected to pay full cost of the
salaries.
Bob Jackson reported that as a result of a recruitment program
set up by Xerox fourteen months ago, twelve black professionals
are on staff.
One manager has been promoted and relocated to
Seattle.
He stated that he would like to see more minorities,
especially women, enter the field of sales and requested that
recommendations be made to him.
Bob Jackson also stated that he felt that the situation concerning
PSU can be successful if emphasis is placed on the level of education for black people, which can be accomplished through athletics.
He stated that he would be interested in participating on the
committee working with PSU's athletic department.
Key Collins stated that the League should also speak out when
businesses back out on their commitment to the community, e.g.,
Safeway closing its Bakery Department.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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H. J. Belton Hamilton
Vice President
Michael G. Jordan
Vice President
Paul Cook
Treasurer
Allison Beicher
Secretary
November 7, 1979
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 Wooiiey
Mary Wright
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Urban League Board of Directors
FROM:
H. J. Belton Hamilton, President
SUBJECT:
November Meeting
The November meeting of the Board of Directors will
be held November 15, 1979, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 834
of the Lincoln Building, 421 SW Oak.
An agenda and material related to items to be discussed are enclosed for your review.
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Mra, Freddye Petett
Executive Director
Nathan W. Nickerson
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
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6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Washington Park Zoo Presentation ......... Representative
Metro Service District
4.
Cable Television - Recommendations ....... Jeanna Wooley
UL Education Committee
5.
PSU Athletic Program ..................... Vern Chatman
6.
Committee Reports ........................ Executive Committee
Board Retreat Committee
Annual Dinner Committee
7.
Urban League Guild Report ................ Ozella Canada
8.
Executive Director's Report
9.
President's Report
10.
Unfinished Business
11.
New Business
12.
Adjournment
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
November 15, 1979
The November meeting of the Urban League Board of Directors, held
in Room 834 of the Lincoln Building, 421 Sw Oak, was called to
order at 6:10 p.m. by President H. J. Belton Hamilton.
The following Directors were in attendance or arrived before adjournment: Beltori Hamilton, Clair Silver, Bill Hilliard, Benita
Stroughter, David Baugh, Joan Biggs, Gwen Blake, Robert Burns,
Richard Miller, Bruce Posey, Ted Runstein, Bill Supak, Jeanna
Wooley, Ozella Canada. Staff members in attendance were Freddye
Petett, Ed Barton, Barbara Bivens, Vern Chatman, and Julia
Robertson.
The minutes of the meeting of October 18 were approved with the
correction noted by Bruce Posey that ten "minority" students
passed the bar exam.
Vern Chatman discussed the programs developed for Portland State
athletes which are designed to increase the number of Black participants in the athletic programs at the University; namely, "Family
Away from Home Project" and a resource pool of Black professionals
who are available to provide information to students relating to
their career choices and to discuss opportunities for Blacks in
(Material relating to this issue was distributed to
Oregon.
members prior to the meeting.) A meeting will be held on Monday,
November 19, to finalize the "Family Away from Home Project."
A discussion was held regarding the article appearing in the November 5th issue of Willamette Week.
The report from the Board Retreat held October 20 was discussed.
It
(The report was distributed to members prior to the meeting.)
seconded
by
Bill
Supak
that
the
goals
was moved by Bob Burns and
and objectives recommended in the report be adopted, with recommendations from staff regarding social services and education programs to be presented later. The motion unanimously passed.
Clair Silver reported that Norris, Beggs, & Simpson is currently
in the process of locating a 14,000 to 22,000 sq ft building for
consideration for League purchase. He has requested that the
building have at least 14,000 sq ft of space on the second floor
for offices and that the remaining space on the first floor be
used for rentals. He has also requested the firm to look into
the possibility of a purchase which will provide a tax deduction
If Norris, Beggs, & Simpson cannot make a recomfor the seller.
mendation within a reasonable length of time, other alternatives
will be pursued.
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November 15, 1979
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President Hamilton noted that persons assigned to the Capital
Committee, of which Clair Silver is Chairman, are Paul Cook,
Bruce Posey, Ted Runstein, Luis Alvarez, and Gayle Gemmell.
Mr. Silver stated that a meeting of the committee will be called
after he receives some recommendations for the building purchase.
Warren 1111ff, Washington Park Zoo Director, discussed the current status of the zoo, future plans, and associated financial
programs.
Bill Hilliard, Chairman of the Annual Meeting Committee, reported
that the annual meeting has been scheduled for May 23, 1980 and
Vernon Jordan is confirmed as keynote speaker. The annual meeting
will be held at the Marriott Hotel beginning with a reception
at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:30. A discussion was held with
a representative from the Marriott and he was assured that the
A meeting
hotel construction would be completed by mid-April.
of the committee will be scheduled sometime after Thanksgiving.
Mr. Hilliard requested input from Board members regarding planning for a successful annual meeting.
Jeanna Wooley discussed the recommendations presented to the
Board regarding the proposed city-wide cable television franchise.
(Material relative to this issue was distributed to Board members
prior to the meeting.) After an extensive discussion, it was
moved, seconded, and the motion passed, that the specific cultural
groups noted in recommendation 4.b. be deleted.
After a discussion regarding the costs surrounding cable television programming, Bob Burns moved and Benita Stroughter seconded
that the recommendations presented by Jeanna Wooley for the Urban
The motion was
League Education Committee be adopted as amended.
passed by a majority.
Ozella Canada, President of the Urban League Guild, informed the
Board of a program which provides tutoring to illiterate persons.
Mrs. Canada reported that the Guild participated in the Halloween
Carnival sponsored by the UL's Youth and Senior Adult Service
The Guild's
Centers, along with other community organizations.
Annual Membership Tea is scheduled for December 9. Mrs. Canada
requested participation from Board members as well as donations
as patrons. Guild members are preparing a care package for the
women at the Oregon Corrections Institution and requested that
Board members contribute some item(s) for this package.
Freddye Petett, Executive Director, reported that the savings
account of $36,000+ has been invested in a time certificate with
Oregon Mutual Savings Bank at a higher interestrate.
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A letter of congratulations for opening a branch in the northeast area was sent to Benjamin Franklin Savings & Loan. A
response to that letter was received today.
A meeting has been requested with the Governqr to discuss a
number of issues. Freddye has been informed that the meeting
She stated
cannot be scheduled until after the first of the year.
that she is meeting with various members of the Governor's staff
to see if it is possible to schedule an appointment earlier.
Ed Barton, Financial Affairs Director, and Barbara Bivens, Senior
Adult Service Center Director, were introduced to the Board
members.
Freddye informed the Board that Norm Monroe, Director of the Youth
Service Center, will be promoted to the position of Deputy Director
effective sometime in mid-December. She discussed the rationale
for taking this approach rather than advertising for the position.
As a result of this action, Avel Waters, Supervising Counselor for
the Youth Service Center, will be promoted to the position of the
Director of the Center, and a person currently on staff will be
Freddye stated
promoted to the position of Supervising Counselor.
that the same kind of activitiy is occurring with the LEAP Women's
Coordinator position whereby a current staff member will be promoted to that position.
Freddye discussed the Forestry tour in which she participated on
October 25 and 26 in Eugene, Oregon along with other National
and affiliate Leagues' representatives.
Freddye reported on the status of meetings held with Commissioner
Jordan and other community persons regarding the police-community
She stated that the Commissioner has held a
relations issue.
meeting in the Black community and has released a press statement
regarding citizens' concerns. The National Urban League is sponsoring a conference on the use of excessive force in minority
communities. Various Urban League Executive Directors, police
chiefs, police officials, and private citizens will be attending
the conference. Freddye, along with the Commissioner, Ronnie
Herndon, and Deputy Chief Haines have been invited to attend.
Travel costs will be paid by the Department of Justice.
Freddye attended President Carter's briefing on the windfall profits tax on October 29. She reported to theBoard information
received as a result of attending that briefing, including the
funds available to cities.
Freddye stated that while in Washington, she met with Secretary
Goldschmidt and discussed the possibility of funding which will
She stated
provide assistance in the purchase of the building.
that she also visited with Phil McLaurin, Director of an LEAA
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November 15, 1979
Page 4
Crime Prevention Program, and discussed the possibility of receiving
a portion of the $4 million available to community-based organizations for crime prevention programs. These grants will range
from $50,000 to $500,000.
A visit was also made to the National Urban League office to
review the kinds of programs they are involved with. Freddye
stated that the visit to Washington was productive.
The Executive Director's monthly report for October was distributed to Board members.
President Hamilton reported that he has met with the Executive
Director frequently and discussed various options for fund
raising activities. He stated that Board members will be conThe Fund Raising Task Force will be comprised
tacted for ideas.
John
Hansen,
Chairman,
Bob Jackson, Roy Schnaible, and Nellie
of:
Fox.
President Hamilton informed the Board that the Regional Conference
will probably be held in Los Angeles, but is scheduled to be held
in Denver.
Bill Supak, Robert Burns, and Richard Miller volunteered to serve
on the Fund Raising Task Force.
President Hamilton was nominated and elected to serve as the delegate to the Regional Conference.
President Hamilton stated that other committees that have been established are the Public Information Committee comprised of Larry
Campbell, Chairman, Linda Torrence, Dick Bogle, and Marc Madden;
and the Subcommittee on Desegregation comprised of Bruce Posey,
Chairman, Clevon Jackson, Major Morris, Jeanna Wooley, Bill Supak,
and Sandy Runstein.
David Baugh requested permission from the Board to use portions of
the report submitted to the Board re the cable television franPermission was granted.
chise.
It was
Bob Burns expressed a desire for an Urban League pin.
decided that pins will be made available to Board members on
request initially and at cost subsequently.
President Hamilton expressed thanks to Benita Stroughter for providing meeting space for this meeting. After a discussion regarding various locations for future meetings, it was decided that
the next meeting of the Board will be held at 601 NW Everett, Bob
Burns' office building.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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Submitted by:
Julia Robertson
Urban League Executive Secretary
Approved by:
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Urban League Board of Directors
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H.J. Belton Hamilton
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Paul Cook
Vice President
Clair Silver
Vke President
Dick Kishimoto
Treasurer
MEMORANDUM
William Hilliard
Secretary
TO:
Urban League Board of Directors
FROM:
H. J. Belton Hamilton, President,
SUBJECT:
December 20th Meeting
Benita Stroughter
Member at Large
Gayle Gemmell
Member at Large
DIRECTORS
Luis A. Alvarez
Debra Barnett
David Baugh
Joan Blggs
Gwen Blake
Robert P. Burns
Larry Campbell
Key Collins
Nellie Fox
Bob Jackson
Richard Miller
Charles Moss
Bruce Posey
Fred Rosenbaum
Ted Runstein
Bill Supak
Linda Torrence
Lou Williams
Jeana Woplley
STAFF
Freddye Petett
Executive Director
Deputy Director
George Rankles
Director of Employment
and Economic Development
Vernon V. Chatman
Director of Education
and Youth Incentives
Director of Financial
Affairs
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The December meeting of the Urban League Board of Directors has
been scheduled for December 20, 1979, 6:00 p.m., in the conference of the National Electrical Contractor's Association,
601 NW Everett.
An agenda and informational material are enclosed for your
review prior to the meeting.
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Enclosures
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
December 20, 1979
National Electrical Contractor's Association
601 NW Everett
(Bob Burns, Contact Person)
6:00 p.m.
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AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Committee Reports
Fund Raising Task Force .................. John Hansen, Chairperson
Capital Committee ........................ Clair Silver, Chairperson
Public Information Committee ............. Larry Campbell, Chairperson
Annual Dinner Committee .................. William Hilliard, Chairperson
Subcommittee on Desegregation ............ Bruce Posey, Chairperson
4.
Urban League Guild Report ...................... Ozella Canada, President
5.
Executive Director's Report
6.
President's Report
7.
Unfinished Business
8.
New Business
9.
Adjournment
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
December 20, 1979
The December meeting of the Urban League Board of Directors, held in the
Conference Room of the National Electrical Contractor's Association,
601 N.E. Everett, was called to order at 6:11 p.m. by President H.J. Belton
Hamilton.
The following Directors were in attendance or arrived before adjournment:
Belton Hamilton, Clair Silver, Dick Kishimoto, Gwen Black, Robert Burns,
Nellie Fox, Bruce Posey, Bill Supak, Lou Williams, Jeanna Wooley, and
Ozella Canada.
Staff members in attendance were Freddye Petett and Brenda
Jackson.
The minutes of the November 15th meeting were approved with the following
The address of the National Electrical Contractor's Association
corrections:
is 601 N.E. Everett.
President Hamilton was elected to serve as a delegate
to the Regional Delegate Assembly.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Freddye reported that John Hansen, Chairperson of the Fund Raising Task
Force, and Ed Barton, Finance Director, will call a meeting after the first
The major fund raisers should be the Annual Dinner and the
of the year.
membership campaign.
(Letters requesting names of potential Urban League
members were distributed to each Board member.) John Hansen will begin
attending Board meetings as an ex-officio member to give his task force
report.
Clair Silver, Chairperson of the Capitol Committee, reported that he has
received the first offer on a building. The price is $285,000, with $50,000
of that price being a donation. Although he feels this price is a little
The property
high, it proves that a building can be purchased as planned.
is located at Union and Russell in northeast Portland, and consists of two
buildings and a 2,400 foot parking lot.
Clair suggested that the Board provide direction as to how much should be
spent on a building, what the maximum down payment can be, where the building
This criteria
should be located, and the minimum amount of space needed.
needs to be clarified in order to negotiate effectively.
Regarding the purchase of a building, Freddye reported on the meeting
with Neil Goldschmidt while she was in Washington, D,C, He suggested
be contacted, as they own property in northeast Portland which is not
being used and may be available for little or no cost (even as little
$1.00).
Depending on what PDC has to offer, Neil may be able to help
HUD matching funds.
PDC has not been contacted yet, but contact will
in the near future.
she had
that PDC
presently
as
with
be made
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December 20, 1979
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Judge Hamilton suggested that Freddye check with other executive directors
who have purchased buildings, regarding how much space they acquired and
whether they feel they purchased too much or too little space.
The time-frame for purchasing a building is six months.
There was no report from the Public Information Committee, as they have not
met.
The Annual Dinner Committee has not met. Freddye reported that a letter was
received from the Marriott Hotel stating that they were on schedule and
would like to finalize plans for the Annual Dinner early in February.
Since the Annual Dinner is planned for May 23rd and the Marriott is not
scheduled to open until May 1st and may be late, it was suggested that a
back-up place be reserved.
Bruce Posey, Chairperson of the Sub-Committee on School Desegregation, reported
that he attended Portland Public School's Desegregation and Communication
Steering Committee on December 11th. This Steering Committee is a citizen
body designed to be a liaison between the School Board and the community,
charged to let the community know of proposals developed by the School Board.
Discussion centered around the role the Urban League should play on this
Steering Committee, particularly since it is not known what proposals the
School Board may submit and if the Urban League will agree with what is
submitted.
It was moved and seconded and the motion passed, that since the role of the
Steering Committee has not been defined by the School District, that Freddye
write a letter to the Chairman of the School Board asking him to specifically
state the purpose of the Steering Committee and what the Steering Committee
will do.
Bruce suggested, and the Board agreed, that the Sub-Committee on School
Desegregation take a look at the School Board's second proposal, which is due
out January 7th, take a position on its concept, and bring recommendations back
to the full Board.
If approved by the Board, these recommendations will be
submitted to the School Board in time for inclusion in the School Board's
final proposal, which is due out February 25th.
URBAN LEAGUE GUILD REPORT
Ozella Canada, President of the Urban League Guild, reported that the Guild
held its Annual Membership Tea on December 9th. The tea was a success, taking
in six new members.
She thanked those Board members who supported the Guild
by taking out patrons.
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December 20, 1979
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The Urban League Guilds' Western Regional Conference will be held February
Freddye was asked to
16-19th in Oakland, California at the Airport Hotel.
attend and has agreed.
Three people have
The Guild's community service work includes the following:
been selected to tutor adults in reading. Care packages, consisting of fabric,
make-up, stationary, and greeting cards, were donated to the women at the Oregon
Christmas food boxes will be donated to senior citizens.
Correctional Center.
The Guild is currently making pillow slips for the Cancer Society.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Brenda Jackson was promoted from Administrative Assistant at the Youth Service
Center/Senior Adult Service Center to Executive Secretary.
Lois Bolton was promoted from Receptionist at the downtown office to Secretary
at the Youth Service Center/Senior Adult Service Center.
The CETA person
The receptionist position in the downtown office is vacant.
The position
now on staff will work in that position until it is filled.
will be advertised internally and should be filled within the next two to
three weeks.
Pam Howard, the Administrative Assistant in the Finance Department, has
It was decided not to refill this position, and instead contract
resigned.
This will create
with a computer firm to computerize the accounting system.
a savings, and will increase the Urban League's capacity for grant work.
Ed Barton will present an in.depth analysis of the computer system at the
January Board meeting.
The United Way Allocation Panel briefing is scheduled for January 8th from
Ed Barton, who
1:00-3:00 p.m. All Board members are asked to participate.
worked for United Way and put together the interview procedure and knows what
Ed will be
United Way will be looking for, is coordinating this activity.
contacting some Board members personally regarding involvement in the
presentation.
Freddye was in Washington, D.C. December 6-10th, and had the following meetings:
Met with the Executive Director of the National Caucus on Black Aging,
regarding the kinds of monies, services, and information they can provide.
She received a lot of useful information, which was passed on to Barbara
In addition, the Senior Adult Service Center will become a
Bivens.
member of this caucus, and will begin receiving national statistics and
information on programs and legislation regarding the Black elderly.
Met with the Director of the National Endowment for the Humanities
Program.
They have approximately four million dollars they will be spending
over the next year to get young people involved in humanity type activities.
The Youth Service Center may seek funding through this program.
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December 20, 1979
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Met with Senator Hatfield's staff and a very few minutes with Senator
Hatfield.
Spent an hour with Congressman Duncan's staff, and an hour with CongressCongressman Duncan indicated that he and his staff would
man Duncan.
One staff person,
like to visit the projects on their trips to Portland.
Carol Shotwell, will be in Portland next week, and Freddye has scheduled
two hours to tour her.
Met with Congressman Aucoin's staff.
visitng the projects.
They also indicated an interest in
Visited with Dr. Tom Mintor, Department of Education, who is in charge of
reviewing Title VII Grants, regarding new regulations and the Urban
League's chances of being funded. Dr. Mintor indicated that even though
the competition is on a national scale, we here in Portland should not
Dr. (lintor referred Freddye to
consider that we wouldn't be funded.
Dr. McKuen, who is the supervisor of the staff who will be reviewing the
proposals.
Met with Neil Goldschmidt, Department of Transportation.
conversation see report under Capitol Committee Report.)
(For details of
Freddye attended the Police-Minority Community Relations Conference in Silver Springs,
This conference was sponsored by the
Maryland from December 10-13th.
National Urban League, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC),
and the Community Relations Service for the Department of Justice. The
conference dealt with the use of excessive force and deadly force. Five
people from Portland attended: Sid Lezak, U.S. Attorney; Ron Herndon, as
a private, citizen, Deputy Chief Gary Haynes, Commissioner Charles Jordan, and
This conference was a good opportunity for people to talk about what
Freddye.
can be done to ease tension in minority communities and get ideas from other
cities which have worked out police-community relations problems. Freddye
plans to contact the Portland participants after the first of the year to plan
some kind of follow-up.
Freddye attended the Urban League Mid-Winter Conference in Miami, Florida
from December 13-16th. This conference was attended by Urban League directors
It provided information to Urban League directors and
and National staff.
interaction between the directors and National staff.
Vernon Jordan opened the conference with a speech on the State of the Urban
The National
Topics on the conference agenda included:
League Movement.
Black Pulse (a national survey the National Office is doing); Blacks and the
1980 Census; Influencing Public Policy (chaired by Freddye); Domestic and
Foreign Relations Issues Confronting the Urban League; Use of Deadly Force;
The Planning Process; and the 1980 Elections.
The National Urban League has money available from a foundation, and is offering
five $20,000, one-year internships at the National Office. The deadline for
Applications will be available in the downtown office.
application is in April.
This would be an interesting experience for young people just out of college.
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December 20, 1979
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A few calls were received concerning Frederick & Nelson's Cinnamon Bear
From a distance the figure appears to be a minstrel type
billboards.
As you drive closer it is clearly a picture of
picture from the 1940's.
Freddye will write a letter to the President of Frederick
Cinnamon Bear.
& Nelson, with a copy to the local area manager, regarding the insensitive
billboard.
PRESIDENT' S REPORT
President Hamilton visited the Chairman of the Board and the Executive
Director of the Sacramento Urban League. Their discussion centered around
the power struggle between the National Office and the affiliates on whether
Most
the Regional Delegate Assembly will be held in Denver or Los Angeles.
of the affiliate offices have expressed a desire to hold the meeting in
Denver, while National wants the meeting held in Los Angeles.
Freddye added that the Regional Delegate Assembly was one of the agenda items
Although one of the resolutions was to abolish
at the Mid-Winter Conference.
the Regional Delegate Assembly, Vernon Jordan stated that it would not be
abolished, that it will be tried one more year, and affiliates should try
The delegates also decided that the assembly should be in a
to make it work.
The National Office wants to hold
city that does not have a regional staff.
it in Los Angeles, so they will not have to pay travel costs for the entire
There was no resolution made on the location, and it is still
regional staff.
not known where the meeting will be held.
Judge Hamilton urged Board members to visit Urban Leagues in other cities when
they are travelling.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Clair Silver was elected alternate delegate to the Regional Delegate Assembly
Urban League Pins were distributed to Board members present.
Freddye reported that information on cable TV will be going out soon.
NEW BUSINESS
The National Urban League Convention, will be held August 3-5th in New York.
Information will be distributed as soon as it is received.
Freddye invited the Board to the staff Christmas Party on Friday, December 21st,
4:00 p.m. at Bourbon Street Restaurant.
Dick Kishimoto thanked the Board for sending his wife flowers while she was in
the hospital.
Bob Burns offered his office for the next Board meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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December 20, 1979
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Submitted by:
Brenda Jackson, ExeUtiv
Urban League of Portland
Secretary
Reviewed and approved by:
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William Hilliard, Secrtary \/
Urban League Board of Directors