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The Urban LEa1Ue ot Poritand
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URBAN PLAZA
10 North Russell Street
Portland, Oregon 97227
(503) 2802600
January 4, 1991
The Board of Directors
Urban League of Portland
Dear Members of the Board:
Presented herewith is the November, 1990, Combined Statement of
Revenue and Expense for the Urban League of Portland. Though this
report is not in its final form, it does present fairly the actual
revenues and expenses for the period. Before any reports could be
provided to the Board, an adequate system needed to be in place.
The purpose of this missive is to provide you with an updated
status report on the Finance Department's progress in meeting the
Board's and management's objectives, i.e., having a reliable
reporting system that provides concise, credible, and
understandable financial information to the Board on a monthly
basis. Dr. Tukufu and I have reviewed the Finance Department's
progress and ability to keep up with the many priorities that need
immediate attention.
Planning and performing the necessary accounting standards,
essential to the efficient functioning of the League's financial
resources, required setting up an internal control structure and
training those responsible in the performance and maintenance of
these standards. The June 30, 1990, year-end audit is evidence
that the system is working. Hopefully, you have received and
reviewed this report. Representatives of KPMG Peat Marwick will be
at the next board meeting (January 9, 1990) to go over the year-end
reports.
accomplishments 3/12/90 - 12/31/90: reviewed and
assessed all finance areas; completed budget analyses, reports and
forecasts for FY 89-90 and FY 90-91; completed documentation and
closing of real estate transactions; performed job assessments; set
up and implemented financial reporting system; revised chart of
accounts to conform to fund accounting system and United Way
format; performed internal audit of balance sheet and made
necessary corrections, additions and deletions; reviewed contracts
and
updated accounting records to reflect appropriate
documentation; continued routine accounting functions during
upgrade and restructuring of department; completed necessary
allocation of funds, revenues and expenditures; repaired and
upgraded computer network; drafted and implemented Accounting
Policy and Procedures Manual; drafted manual for administrative
services; completed audit for FY 89-90. Currently: Drafting
personnel manual and making necessary building and equipment
Compendium of
ANAII!zzTepairs (Urban Plaza), to list a few.
LJRE3AN LFAGLJ
AFFrLIATE
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How to read "Directors' Monthly Report - Combined Statement of
Revenue & Expense:" This report shows all revenues and expenses
for the five (5) months ending November 30, 1990. The first column
with figures shows the "Annual Budget". The column headed "Actual
YTD Balance" represents the total-to-date for the year.
The
"Remaining Balance" represents what is left for the fiscal year
when the "Actual lTD Balance" is deducted from the "Annual Budget".
The "Budget YTD" column provides the basis for determining the
"Variance YTD" in calculating the percent of variance (Var % YTD).
The percent of variance acts as a barometer to show how we are
doing:
Revenue:
If below 0; then, over budget.
If at 0; then, at/or no budget.
If above 0; then, under budget.
Expense:
If below 0; then, over budget.
If at 0; then, at/or no budget.
If above 0; then under budget.
The Board's patience during this period of time is greatly
appreciated. A special thanks to James Boehlke for his assistance
in putting this report together.
Kindest regards,
/
Cletus B. Moore, Jr.
Vice President, Finance & Administration
DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORT FOR' NOVEMBER 1990
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUE & EXPENSE
Actual YTD
Balance
Annual
Budget
REVENUE:
Pubic Support
Contributions
Special Events
67000
0
Budget
YTD
Remaining
Balance
25130
34068
94886
41870
-34068
127814
Variance
YTD
27917
0
Var %
YTD
2787
-34068
-2094
10%
0%
United Way
Other Revenue
Grants & Contracts
222700
0
0
0
0
0
0%
579089
395000
184089
241287
-153713
-64%
Total Public
Other Revenue
Membership Dues
Investment Income
Rental Income
Other Revenue
868789
549084
319705
361995
-187089
-52%
0
0
0
0%
4167
84663
35276
3167
-41
-40429
-34418
76%
40429
69694
9000
-41
-40429
14969
-98%
94663
111164
-16501
39443
-71721
-182%
TOTAL REVENUE
963452
660248
303204
401438
-258810
-64%
EXPENSES:
Salaries
Employee Benefits
Payroll Taxes
Workers' Comp
588853
61298
92554
249750
34803
27069
339103
26495
65485
245355
25541
38564
-4395
-9262
11495
-2%
-36%
30%
0
0
0
0
0
0%
742705
311622
431083
309460
-2162
-1%
36381
15680
20210
7556
76063
29000
13670
15975
7470
250
10022
1500
33108
6040
15668
2295
113473
29021
1162
3822
2122
23703
3273
9640
4542
5261
-37410
-21
12508
12153
5348
-23453
9932
-2415
-1667
-2277
15159
6533
8421
3148
31693
12083
5696
6656
3113
104
4176
625
-17949
-118%
7292
-81780
-16938
4534
2834
991
-23599
4086
-3290
-1667
-12485
Total Other Revenue
Total Compensation
Other Expenses:
Professional Fees
Supplies
Telephone
Postage & Shipping
Occupancy
Rental & Maintenance
Printing & Subscripti
Travel
Conferences
Specific Assistance
Membership Dues
Awards & Grants
Interest Expenses
Insurance
Miscellaneous
Deprec & Amort
Other Expenses
10000
0
0
1000
41
90
92792
0
0
-2%
0%
0%
493
8%
-7247
-86%
27%
-258%
-140%
80%
43%
32%
-22655%
98%
-526%
853
17500
3915
1667
19777
0
0
0
0
22580
0
0
-22580
0%
0%
3561
0
-22580
3561
1484
1484
100%
Total Operating Exp
254838
278443
-23605
106183
-172261
-162%
TOTAL EXPENSES
997543
590065
407478
415643
-174422
-42%
NET REVENUE (LOSS)
-34091
70183
36092
-14205
21887
-154%
0
0
0
0%
-171%
OFS
:oard of
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1991
4:00 P.M.
URBAN PLAZA
OThe Urban League of Porfi and
URBAN PLAZA
10 North Russell Street
Portland, Oregon 97227
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FEBRUARY 21, 1991
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
A)
MOTION TO AMEND THE BY-LAWS IN ARTICLE XIV (PAGE
12) TO READ: THE POWER TO ALTER, AMEND OR REPEAL
THESE BY-LAWS OR TO ADOPT NEW BY-LAWS, IS VESTED
IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BY A VOTE 2/3 OF THE
DIRECTORS PRESENT AND VOTING AT ANY REGULAR OR
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PROVIDED THE MEETING HAS BEEN PROPERLY CALLED, A
QUORUM IS PRESENT AND TWO WEEKS WRITTEN NOTICE OF
THE MEETING HAS BEEN SENT STATING THAT ONE OF THE
PURPOSES OF THE MEETING IS TO ALTER, AMEND, REPEAL OR ADOPT AS THE CASE MAY BE. (BAR*)
B)
MOTION TO TOTALLY ELIMINATE THE CONSTITUTION OF
THE URBAN LEAGUE BECAUSE THE NEW BY-LAWS COVER
EVERY ARTICLE LISTED IN THE CONSTITUTION. (BAR*)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
PROGRAM AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
A)
NORTHEAST YOUTH SERVICE CENTER
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
DR. TUXtJFU'S EVALUATION (BAR*)
A)
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
SPECIAL REPORTS
GUILD UPDATE
EOD DINNER
*
BOARD ACTION REQUIRED
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JANUARY 9, 1991
The January meeting of the Urban League Board of Directors, held
In the Multi-Purpose Conference Room, Urban Plaza, 10 North
Russell Street, was called to order at 4:20 p.m. by Vice Chair,
Bill Wyatt.
The following Directors were in attendance: James Boehike, Joan
Brown-Kline, Rian Brown, Marva Fabien, James Francesconi, Thomas
Gallagher, Stuart Hall, Elizabeth Kutza, Rita Lucas, Jeannette
Pai, Judi Pitre, Gina Wood and Bill Wyatt.
The following Directors were absent with excuse: Lou Boston,'
Don Calvert, Kevin Fuller, Donnie Griffin and Patricia HillWarren.
The following Directors were absent without excuse:
Gary-Smith and Wally Scales.
Sharon
Guests present were: James Lawns, Jeff Vinson, Merle
Watermann, Peat Marwick Main,
George Rarikins, Sue Schneider,
NIKE, and Curt Meyers, U.S. Bancorp.
The following staff were in attendance:
Moore, Thomas Darby and Pauline Reed.
Darryl Tukufu, Cletus
The minutes of the December meeting were approved.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
James Lawnle, Peat Marwick Main, presented the audit report.
Jim stated that after conducting last year's audit the concern
was whether the Urban League could continue to exist and this
year's audit was clean; the management letter contains no
material weaknesses; has only a portable comment regarding
reporting to the granting sources.
Itasrnovdandsconded
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The proposed budget for 91/92 was reviewed briefly.
The Finance
Committee has discussed it and recommends that the board accept
this budget; more in depth discussion will continue at the next
meet i ng.
Ib
A resolution directing the President/CEO, Darryl Tukufu, to
effect the sale of the property located at 2404 N. Vancouver
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ILI_gLNgrth
Avenue was distributed and discussed.
It was moved and seconded
PROGRAM AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Employment Department was focused this month. Tom Darby
circulated a report based upon the work o-F the Employment Task
Force.
The report consisted o-F ideas from a concept paper which
Tom developed that had been given to employers and the employers
had responded with input on their needs/concerns.
Discussion
ensued about various items in the report with special note being
the high level of volunteerism which the companies want to
commit to and NIKE paying for a high power recruiter. There is a
meeting scheduled for January 21st to talk about getting on with
the project as there is the need to get started on the short
range plans.
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Another area -which the employment director has been working on
is a program which places minorities and women in the trades.
There has been quite a bit of interest in reinstituting a
program similar to the old LEAP program (program was closed
because o-F cut in government funding) which the League ran a few
years ago.
The City's Public Works Task Force proposal originally did not have a training component; now there is a tentative training concept.
They have been struggling with the Idea
of some first source agreements; at this point, however, Tom
does not know what benefits this community will receive from
this proposal.
The way things were originally set up was that
the League would be recrut1ng for people already skilled at the
journeyman level that did not have a job; there probably would
not have been any jobs because all union contracts had to go
through the union, all contractors' current workforce had to be
considered first and whatever jobs were left over would be what
the League would get. A service delivery group representing
employment services in inner NE is offering a counter proposal
to Joe Gonzales, consultant to the City, dealing with guaranteeing some apprenticeship slots in the public works contracts
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that the City contracts -For.
If they are willing to accept the
counter proposal For training and apprenticeship slots and
willing to guarantee to the community some jobs, the League will
need to look at ways to bring the program about.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
DARRYL TUKUFU
Referred to the Issue of the proposed school boycott. Darryl
shared some background information leading up to the present.
There was a press conference last week in which about 15 organizations reconfirmed their support of the educational plan, but
did not take a stand on the boycott. The League will continue
to try to get the two sides to sit down and work through their
differences.
It was moved and seconded (Boehlke/Wood) that the
LnnijfIggnng_ppgr
Portland BcDard o-F Education and the community.
It is believed
Lkng_nr
Jeannette Pai was introduced to the members of the Board.
Jeannette stated that the MHRC was charged by the City and
County to do a study ten years ago when the first boycotts
occurred on how minority children were doing in the public
school system.
In the First part of February MHRC will be
releasing an update of the study of those same children and how
they have done during the past ten years.
Hopefully this report
can be a tool for mediation.
Darryl announced that the invitations to the EDO dinner will be
in the mall tomorrow.
sked board members if their companies
could purchase tables and offer a seat to another board member
who Is unable to afford the price of a ticket. PSs should be
airing on television and radio soon, announcing the dinner.
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Calls are starting to come in based upon the "Mark your Calendar" mailing vh1ch vas done In December.
This promises to be a
Stu Hall will be the Master of Ceremonies.
successful dinner.
The meeting adjourned at 556 p.m.
Submitted b
R viewed and
Pauline J/Veed
Gina Wood
Secretary
Urban League Board of Directors
ssistant
Urban League of Portland
tdministrailive
ppro ed by:
PRESIDENT' S REPORT
Activities From:
January 1 - February 12, 1991
Fund Raising
Engaged in a number of activities related to the EOD
Dinner including:
Assisted in chairing the EOD Dinner committee meeting
Taped PSA's for radio and television
Maintained contact with potential underwriters
(The dinner was very successful---our estimate is
that we should net $50,000)
Attended membership drive planning meetings
Programs/Advocacy
Was involved in Dr. M.L. King, Jr. events:
Gave greetings at the Federal Executive Board luncheon
Spoke at all-school assemblies at: Madison High,
Hudson's Bay High (Vancouver), Centennial High
(Gresham), Grant High, and Cleveland High
Spoke at the City salute to Dr. King at Jefferson
High
Attended North/Northeast Economic Develbpment Alliance
Meeting
Hosted a meeting of the PSU African-erican Advisory
Committee
Attended the Salem Teach-In and conference sponsored
by the Heart of Oregon (organizations interested in
a progressive tax structure to cope with the impact
of Measure 5
Engaged in a number of activities related to the public
school controversy surrounding the Educational Action
Plan and Black United Front's proposed boycott--including:
Coordinated a press conference involving supporters
of the Plan
Attended meetings where the Plan and boycott was
discussed
Assisted in mediating the discussion between the
school district and the Front
Attended the Oregon Business Forecast sponsored by
the Oregonian
Attended the Fair Housing Task Force
Spoke to the ELNA education group on cross cultural
communication
Hosted a KBOO program on "People of Color In The
Gulf War"
Accepted a position on the Portland Future Focus
Work Group on Diversity
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Submitted a presentation on the need for Youth and
Senior Service Programs at the Multnomah County
Public Hearings
Held a press conference on our most recent audit
Was interviewed for an upcoming profile in the
Business Journal
Attended Whitaker Middle School's Local School
Advisory Committee
Networking/Partnerships
Met with Vicky Barrows and Judy Taylor, President and
Vice President, respectively, of the Portland Association of Teachers
Attended the Oregon Coaliton Fund Board meeting
Spoke to the board of the Jewish Federation of Portland
Attended the Chamber Breakfast meeting which featured
Richard Donahue, President of Nike, International
Attended the Metropolitan Human Relation Commission's
awards luncheon
Spoke at the Chamber's retreat at Salishan
Spoke to the Chamber's local government network
committee
Gave motivational speeches for African-American
students at Vocational Village, Roosevelt High, and
the entire 4th grade at King Elementary
Spoke to the Oregon Employment & Training Association
OBTAINED AN AGREEMENT FROM ATTY. DAN DENORCH TO PROVIDE THE LEAGUE WITH TEN PRO-BONO HOURS OF LEGAL WORK
Attended First Interstate's opening of their Community
Lending Center
Attended the Northwest Coalition Against Malicious
Harassment's luncheon (The Urban League joined this
organization for the 1991-92 year)
Accepted being a judge on Channel 8's (KGW) Jefferson
Awards
Spoke at the League's reception honoring program
volunteers
Met with Marcia Taylor of the Sickle Anemia Organization
Attended the Bridges and Barriers Conference on
building multi-racial alliances
Was a panel member on "racism on college campuses" at
PCC Cascade Branch
Attended the PSU President's Council
Attended the Unity Breakfast Committee meeting
Spoke at Emanuel Hospital's Management Institute
Seminar (I ACCEPTED A POSITION ON THE EMANUEL
HOSPITAL FOUNDATION)
Attended the African American Writers and the Oregon
Historical Society's reception honoring historians
Management Training
Conducted directors' meetings
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
EDUCATION! CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MONTHLY REPORT, JANUARY, 199].
HERMAN L. LESSARD, DIRECTOR
WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. LEARNING CENTER (WNYLC)
Whitney N. Young Learning Center reopened after Christmas break on
January 2, 1991.
During this month we saw a substantial increase
in the number of students. We also sawstudents spending more time
at the Center than in previous months as well as an increase in the
number of volunteers coining into the Center as tutors.
Due to the increase of activities, Ms. Judith K. Venable has been
hired as the Parent Enrichment Coordinator to conduct bi-inonthly
workshops to help increase parent participation in the educational
process of their children.
Special emphasis is being placed on
building self-esteem, not only within the students, but within the
parents as well and in strengthening and stabilizing the home
environment.
As of January 31, 1991, there were 132 students participating at
the Center.
MALE RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM
The Male Responsibility Program conducted four group sessions for
youth at the Urban League Plaza. Two guest facilitators came to
address the teen males regarding "Teenage Responsibility" and "The
Art of Communication".
Group sessions at Harriet Tubman Middle
School and Cleveland High School began the last week of January due
to semester exams.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE CONNECTION PROGRAM
Meetings were held with the Nultnomah County Department of Human
Services and members of the "lead agencies" involved to finalize
the evaluation, pre/post test, and confidentiality forms. Start-up
budgets have been submitted and are pending approval from the
County.
Contact has been made with Juvenile Justice along with
pre-staffing interviews made with eight juveniles. Interviews with
four mentors have been set up with the teen males identified by the
Juvenile Justice Division.
Currently, there are eight youth identified to participate in the
A.A.M.C.P. and 39 teen males participated in the group sessions of
the Male Responsibility Program.
SENIOR SERVICE CENTER
The Senior Center Staff, Advisory Connuittee and seniors, would like
to express their gratitude to Dr.Tukufu and The Urban League Board
on their decision to continue the Senior program under the umbrella
of The Urban League.
Multnomah County has obtained the signatures on the lease for our
New Senior Service Center. Our target date for the move into the
finished center is April 1,1991. Wewi1l make a temporary move in
February, that will still house our program with the N/NE ASD
District. Another interesting discussion around the tableregarding
the new center, has been what to name the center. It appears the is
a strong censuses to name the center after Commissioner Gladys
Mccoy.
BELOW IS A LIST OF OUR SERVICE CATEGORIES AND % FOR YEAR.
CASE MANAGEMENT ---------------- 99%
INFORMATION & REFERRAL ------- 125%
VOLUNTEER SERVICES ----------- 117%
FOCAL POINT MANAGEMENT ------- 100%
SHORT TERN INTERVENTION ------- 67%
CASE MGMT/ALZHEIMER ----------- 9%
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
MONTHLY BOARD BOOK REPORT
DEPARTMENT: NORTHEAST YOUTH SERVICE CENTER
MONTH:
January, 1991
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS:
The month was a time of collecting new information. Staff attended
workshops on Multi-cultural Awareness and Diversity here in
Portland and in Eugene, the Director attended a workshop on
Positive Youth Policy.
In house there was an orientation on the
work done by the Minority AIDS Coalition.
Time was also spent on preparation of final documents surrounding
the United Way proposal. More time will be spent in the future in
this area related to presentation of materials to the UW Volunteer
panels.
(
On a funding note, The RFQ (Request For Proposal) submitted last
month was approved by Multnomah County.
This will allow us to
submit proposals to the County for the next five years.
Also
related to funding, the League participated in public hearings held
in different parts of the County related to the issue of program
cuts.
At this time the Youth Services Program for the County is
projected to cut the budget by $200,000.
The effect of the
hearings will not be known for awhile. Because of the unsettled
nature of the budgets, the Early Access Committee of the Children
and Youth Services Commission has recommended that the Youth Center
contracts be extended for one more year.
This means that there
would be no need for Request for Proposals (RFP) this spring.
The statistics for January and Year-To--Date show that the
counseling area is very low. Changes will be made within that area
in February to correct the figures. More group sessions will begin
concentrating on gang affected and other high risk girls.
These
changes should dramatically improve our statistics.
At the end of the month the Youth Service Center celebrated the
many volunteers who have assisted our program and other programs of
the League.
About fifty people attended the reception in their
honor.
PROBLEMS, IF ANY:
It has been very difficult to find qualified staff to fill the
position of Southeast Asian Outreach Counselor.
made in February to fill the position.
A decision will be
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DATE:
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JuLy 1990-January 1991
February 11, 1991
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TOTAL
YTD
CTS
Total
Contracted
Objectives
I
Hours
Youth
Hrs
Yth
%Hrs
%Yth
Total Program
9,000
765
5,868
764
65%
100%
Diversion Services
1,500
300
1,565
276
104%
92%
NAB
36
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EmpI. Readiness
Emp Placements
1,000
716
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270
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20
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72%
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167
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56%
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62%
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BB/BS Kinship
2,000
15
1,500
18
75%
120%
Counseling
3,215
300
1,001
79
31%
26%
Case Coordination
150
/1//f
286
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191%
1,000
/1//f
641
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64%
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159
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Volunteer Services
(NON-CTS)
1st Qtr Clients
Lawrence A. Foltz
Departirtent Director
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February 12, 1991
Date
EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR JANUARY/FEBRUARY (91)
Progress Report on Employer/League Partnership Activities
Five employers (Nike, U.S. Bancorp, First Interstate Bank, Standard
Insurance, and Mentor Graphics)
and the League's Employment
Department have started to implement the short term plans for the
development of the general employment function of the department.
This plan calls for employer volunteers to provide staff on site at
the League to interview clients, provide job counseling, testing,
and referral to employers. In addition, we have advertised for a
time
"Employment Outreach Coordinator"
full
(see
attached
advertisement).
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**
Once the
Nike will fund the position for one full year.
The position will report directly to the League's
Employment Director.
The U.S. Bancorp and First Interstate Bank paid for the
ad in the papers.
The same ad was place in the Oregonian, the Skanner, the
Portland Observer, and the Hispanic Times.
"Employment Outreach Coordinator"
is hired and the
employer volunteer effort is set up the "Partners" to this project
will have an open house and run a publicity campaign (paid for by
the employers). The basic theme behind all of these activities is
the concept of "Partnerships Between the League and the Employers."
Referrals and Placements
January
Referrals:
Placements:
30
5
1990/91 y-t-d
762
127
Oreuonian 2/3/91
Together, we can make
a diffeiñce
Since 1945, thcUrbanLeague
of Portland has been working
to improve the quality of life ..
fbr individuals by seeking to
achieve econoriic parity and
self-sufficiency through cornmunity outreach and educational programs. We are currently
in a state of transition, increasing
and fine tuning our services to
more fully serve our constiruents, particularly in the area of
Employment Services. It is for
this area that we are seeking an
Employment
Outreach
Coordinator
Sf ncId
US. BANCORP
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F'rst
Ifltelst ate
Bank
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In this highly visible position,
you will be responsible fur interviewing and screening applicants
Cj hics
for referral to Portland area employers and developing cornmunity outreach programs and presenting these programs throughout the community. You will also provide job counseling and
try to find applicants a job that matches their skills and experience. This is a full-time position, initially scheduled to last for
approximately one year1 You'll need a minimum of 2 years' Human
Resource employment experience, proven PR skills and an enthusiastic, "never say die" attitude. A superior organizational
ability is a must and prior experience in program start-up would
be highly desirable, This is an outstanding opportunity to improve the community while sharpening your employment skills.
Nike, Mentor Graphics, First Interstate Bank, U.S. Bancorp and
Standard Insurance have teamed up with The Urban League of
Portland to bring minorities and others who need special assistance back into the work force. It is through their participation
that the Urban League is able to continue our work and develop
the resources of our citizens.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the
opportunity to make a difference in the life of our community.
For prompt and confidential consideration, please send your
resume to: The Portland Oregonian, Box 2570-M, Portland, OK
97201. We are an equal opportunity employer.
The Urban League of Portland
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FED
JAN 31 tqgl
OREGON BUSINESS COUNCIL
LW(SAN LE.AGtS OF PORTLAND
MEMORANDUM
January 15, 1991
TO:
Executive Committee
Urban League of Portland
FROM:
Bill Wyatt
Chair; Personnel Committee
RE:
Evaluation and compensation of Dr. Darryl Tukufu, President & CEO of
Urban League of Portland, for the period from August '90 to February '91
Per the attached letter of understanding between Dr. TUkUfU and the League, the League is
obligated to provide Dr. Tukufu with a review of his performance and his compensation.
I have attached the criteria used to measure Dr. Tukufu's performance. In addition I have
attached proposed performance crtieria for Dr. Tukufu for the next year. He has reviewed
these and supports them.
EVALUATION
I have indicated to Dr. TUkUfU that he has met and exceeded the expectations of the current
general objectives, and that his performance is excellent.
RECOMMENDED COMPENSATION
Having consulted with Dr. Tukufu, I recommend that his current base annual salary ($50,000)
be raised by 10% ($5,000) which would then equal a base annual salary of $55,000. By way
of comparison, Useni Perkins was paid $50,000 prior to his decision to accept a reduction in
pay because of the financial exigency confronting the League during his tenure.
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Furthermore, in keeping with the letter of agreement with Dr. Tukufu, we are obligated to
provide an annuity in the amount of 10% of his base annual salary for the preceding year.
Dr. Tukufu has asked that this amount be paid to him as a bonus, this year, and he has agreed
to investigate retirement program options for next and succeding years.
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Portland, Oregon 97204
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Current General Objectives
Dr. Darryl S. Tukufu
(February 1990 - February 1991)
A.
B.
C.
D.
PROGRAM
1.
Direct and strengthen the various departments in carrying out their
mandated functions.
2.
Carry out a portion of the League "Community Decision Process"
(CPD).
3.
Begin assessing potential of new programs in conjunction with the
board planning and program committee.
FISCAL
1.
Hire a capable Finance Director and restructure fmance office.
2.
Carefully manage agency expenses to avoid negative cash. flow and, as
much as possible, avoid a recurring budget deficit.
3.
Immediately identify any potential financial problems and concerns and
report them to the board.
4.
Oversee the development of complete and accurate periodic financial
statements which clearly set out the fmanciai position of the League.
STAFFING
1.
Monitor staff worklo ads to ensure optimal attainment of project and
departmental goals and objectives.
2.
Set up procedure for staff appraisals. Initiate change.
NETWORKING
1.
Develop an Urban League of Portland presence in the community in
conjunction with the board community relations committee.
2.
Develop a working relationship with other non-profit agencies,
particularly those in the African-American community.
3.
B.
Build and strengthen the League's relationship with its corporate
membership.
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
1.
Understand and effectively communicate the goals, strategies, and
programs of the NUL and Urban League of Portland specifically.
2.
Maintain a positive image of the agency among public and private
sector groups, including corporations, church groups. League
membership, client community, sister agencies, and the United Way.
3.
Keep abreast of latest management and supervisory techniques.
Urban League of Portland
January 30, 1991
PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM
The Personnel Committee recommends the following process and criteria for the periodic
appraisal of the President and CEO:
I.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION
A.
The Board and the President agree on general peiformance objectives.
B.
The president reports monthly to the Board on the progress toward these
objectives.
C.
II.
III.
Each month the president's report is approved by the board or spec jfic
direction is given to the president.
ANNUAL REVIEW
A.
The personnel committee discusses the expectations and specific comments with
the president.
B.
Any problems must be supported by documentation from the reports and board
comments on the reports.
C.
The committee shall find the peiformance of the president as Excellent,
Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory with recommendations.
D.
An excellent or satisfactory recommendation shall be accompanied by a
recommendation for a salary adjustment and a new set of general objectives.
CURRENT GENERAL OBJECTIVES (February 1991 - February 1992)
A.
Increase the League's visibility and image through networking in the
community, and being primary spokesman to the media and to others.
B.
Assist the Board in developing a written community fund raising plan that
includes individual memberships, corporate contributions and community fund
raising events.
C,
Develop and implement a plan to improve the management skills of the top
managers and other staff by June 1, 1991.
D.
Oversee the development of complete and accurate periodic financial
statements which clearly set out the financial position of the league.
E.
Maintain regular communications with the Board and its leadership concerning
the activities of the President, and the staff of the Urban league.
F.
Assess the impact of Measure 5 on programs of the League. Develop and, with
the acquiescence of the Board, implement an action plan for the League based
on that assessment.
G.
Direct and strengthen the departments of the Urban League in carrying out
their mandated functions.
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PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM
I.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION
A.
The Board and the President agree on general performance objectives.
B.
The president reports monthly to the Board on the progress toward these
objectives.
C.
II.
IlL
Each month the president's report is approved by the board or specf1c
direction is given to the president.
ANNUAL REVIEW
A.
The personnel committee discusses the expectations and spec jJIc comments with
the president.
B.
Any problems must be supported by docume,itation from the reports and board
comments on the reports.
C.
The committee shall find the performance of the president as Excellent,
Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory with recommendations.
D.
An excellent or satisfactory recommendation shall be accompanied by a
recommendation for a salary adjustment and a new set of general objectives.
CURRENT GENERAL OBJECTIVES
A.
B.
PROGRAM
1.
Direct and strengthen the various departments in carrying out their
mandated functions.
2.
Carry out a portion of the League "Community Decision Process"
(CPD).
3.
Begin assessing potential of new programs in conjunction with the
board planning and program committee.
FISCAL
1.
Hire a capable Finance Director and restructure finance office.
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C.
D.
2.
Carefully manage agency expenses to avoid negative cash flow and, as
much as possible, avoid a recurring budget deficit.
3.
Immediately identify any potential financial problems and concerns and
report them to the board.
4.
Oversee the development of complete and accurate periodic financial
statements which clearly set out the financial position of the League.
STAFFING
1.
Monitor staff woridoads to ensure optimal attainment of project and
departmental goals and objectives.
2.
Set up procedure for
staff
appraisals. Initiate change.
NETWORKING
1.
Develop an Urban League of Portland presence in the community in
conjunction with the board community relations committee.
2.
Develop a working relationship with other non-profit agencies,
particularly those in the African-American community.
3.
Build and strengthen the League's relationship with its corporate
membership.
E.
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
1.
Understand and effectively communicate the goals, strategies, and
programs of the NUL and Urban League of Portland spec jfically.
2.
Maintain a positive image of the agency among public and private
sector groups, including corporations, church groups. League
membership, client community, sister agencies, and the United Way.
3.
Keep abreast of latest management and supervisory techniques.
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
January 19, 1990
Dr. Darryl S. Tukufu
5928 Steven View Drive
Memphis, Tennessee 38115
RE:
Letter of Understanding
Dear Darryl:
This will constitute a Letter of Understanding between the
Urban League
of Portland and Darryl S. Tukufu regarding the details of
employment as
the President and Chief Executive Officer as agreed to this
12th day of
January 1990.
1.
The Urban League of Portland will employ, and Tukufu
accepts
employment from the Urban League of Portland, as thePresident and
Chief Executive Officer beginning February
2.
Tukufu will report to the Urban League of Portland Board
of Directors
and his term of employment will be governed by the Urban
League of
Portland Personnel Policies.
3.
Tukufu shall, at all times, faithfully, industriously and to the best
of his ability, experience and skills, provide his services as
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of
Portland
and shall perform all dutis as may be required of him by the Board.
4.
During the term of his employment, Tukufu shall devote his time,
attention, knowledge and kil1s to the Urban League of Portland as
its President, and shall not accept any other employment
or engage in
any outside business or enterprise, without the Board of Directors
written consent.
5.
As compensation for Tukufu's services, the Urban League of
Portland
shall pay him 45,00O per year, payable in no less frequent
installments than once each month. The Urban League of Portland
shall review Tukufu's salary annually 'The annual salary
shall be
raised to 50,000 at the end of the first
year or sooner if deemed
appropriate by the Board of Directors.
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In addition to the compensation specified above, the Urban League of
Portland shall provide Tukufu with the following:
a. Employee benefits, including health and dental insurance effective
social security, workers compensation,
paid holidays, paid vacations, sick leave, funeral leave, military
leave, leave of jury duty, and/or as specified in the Urban League
personnel.policy.
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b
Automobile, ownership by the Urban League of Portland.
c. An annuity in the amount of 10% base salary per year on condition of
successfully achieving established goals and objectives as set by
the Board of Directors.
7.
In addition to the compensation specified above, the Urban League shall
provide Tukufu:
a. All travel, entertainment and other expenses incurred by Tukufu in
the performance of his duties, in the amounts approved in the fiscal
year budget.
b. All dues for professional associations, civic and service
organizations as shall be deemed advantageous and advisable to the
Urban League.
c. Household moving and travel expenses, as approved by the Board of
Directors incurred by Tukufu in relocating himself and his family to
Portland, Oregon.
d. Necessary and reasonable travel expenses, as approved by the Board
of Directors, back to Memphis.
8.
The Urban League of Portland will provide an audit of its fin.ancials to
Tukufu prior to his acceptance of the position of President and Chief
Executive Officer.
9.
Tukufu may attend association and professional meetings as approved by
the Board.
The Urban League shall pay the cost of travel, registration,
tuition, food and lodging for attending these activities.
10. The Chair of the Board may terminate this employment for "cause" upon
giving Tukufu fourteen (14) days notice of its intent to terminate.
Upon giving of such notice, Tukufu's employment shall terminate on the
date specified in said notice.
"Cause" for the purpose of termination shall be defined as any one or
more of the following:
a. Willful.failure ox' inabilit to perform any of the terms or
requirements of this employment;
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b. Willful failure or inability to follow specific lawful directives
of the Board of Directors of the Urban League of Portland;
c. Misappropriation of funds or property of the Urban League of
Portland;
d. Conviction of any crime the nature of which would tend to bring
discredit to the Urban League of Portland or its operation.
11. The Urban League of Portland shall have the right and option to
terminate Tukufu's employment without cause upon giving Tukufu at
least one hundred twenty (120) days written notice of its intention.
Upon the giving of such notice, Tukufu's employment shall terminate
on the date specified in the notice.
If the Urban League of Portland shall terminate Tukufu's employment
without cause, it shall pay Tukufu four weeks additional compensation
commencing with the termination date in the notice of termination.
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
Date
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MULT-PURPOSE CONFERENCE ROOM
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The Urban League of Port Dand
URBAN PLAZA
10 North Russefl Street
Portland, Oregon 97227
(503) 280-2600
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARCH 27, 1991
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT
A)
HOUSE BILL 3173 (BAR*)
B)
SENATE BILL 790 (BAR*)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FUND RAISING COMMITTEE/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
PROGRAM AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
A)
EDUCATION/CAREER DEVELOPMENT
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
(
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
SPECIAL REPORT
GUILD UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
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BOARD ACTION REQUIRED
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 1991
The January meeting of the Urban League Board o-F Directors, held
in the Multi-Purpose Conference Room, Urban Plaza, 10 North
Russell Street, was called to order at 4:1 p.m.. by Chair, Joan
Brown-Kline.
The -Following Directors were in attendance:
James Boehlke,
Louis Boston, Joan Brown-Kline, Marva Fabien, Kevin Fuller, Tom
Gallagher, Sharon Gary-Smith, Donnie Griffin, Stuart Hall, Judi
Pitre, and Bill Wyatt..
The -Following Directors were absent with excuse:
Rian Brown,
Patricia Hill-Warren, Elizabeth Kutza, Rita Lucas, Jeannette Pal
and Gina Wood..
The following Directors were absent without excuse:
Calvert, James Francesconi, and Wally Scales.
The -Following staff were In attendance:
Moore, Larry Foltz and Pauline Reed.
Don
Darryl Tukufu, Cletus
The minutes o-F the January meeting were approved.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR
Joan Brown-Kline
Stated that she has less than two months to serve as Chair of
this board and she has spoken with Donnie Griffin regarding
identification o-f future officers o-F the board. At the next
board meeting, Donnie will be presenting a slate of officers for
election.
Reported that the items on today's agenda regarding by-laws are
being deferred to a later meeting.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Darryl S. Tuku-Fu
Reported that Daniel DeNorech, Esq., whose specialty is employment law, has advised him that he will provide up to ten pro
bono hours of legal service per month to the League.
Stated that since the Equal Opportunity Day Dinner, he has been
asked by a number o-F persons to serve on various boards/
committees.
Gave an update on the Portland Public School/Black United Front
controversy.
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Reported that there will be a "Get Out The Vote" community -Forum
on March éth at Highland United Church of Christ and the League
has been asked to be one of the co-sponsors. Candidates running
for the Portland Public School Board will be invited to present
It was_moved
their positions on critical educational issues.
_an_Leue of Portland be
and seconded (Hall
named asaco-sQo ns
VoteCornmunityForurn.
Stuart Hall mentioned that since the EDO dinner, he has had
contact with people who are noticing the positive turnaround o-F
Discussion ensued around the formation o-F a
the Urban League.
corporate advisory committee which would meet one or two times a
The committee would be made aware of the various programs
year.
which are operating at the'League and this would be a way to
bridge with the corporate community.
It was suggested that the Executive Committee develop the goals
and objectives o-f this corporate advisory group.
Judi Pitre stated that the Fund Raising and Community Relations
Committees have met; another meeting is scheduled for next week.
Part of their discussion has been about raising the visibility
of the League.
FINtNCE COMMITTEE
James Boehlke
Circulated copies of the Directors' Monthly Report and discussed
It was moved and seconded (Hall/Boston) that the finance
same.
Stated that there are a number of times that checks need to be
signed and authorized signatories are not available; recommended
that Cletus Moore be given authority to sign checks.
Itas
moved and seconded (Boehike/Hall) that Cletus B. Moore become an
Lb
Reported that the committee has appointed an ad-hoc budget
committee consisting of Don Calvert, Tom Gallagher, Cletus Moore
and himself to revise and update the preliminary budget which
was approved at the last meeting.
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PROGRAM AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Northeast Youth Service Center was highlighted at this
Larry Foltz, Director OF the Center discussed aspects
meeting.
of the program, namely, diversion, counseling, employment, S.E.
Asian outreach and Big Brother/Big Sister. The Center also does
community outreach reaching beyond the boundaries of our conNext week For example, the Center is sponsoring a Black
tract.
History program and one of the Scappoose schools is participating on the program; also, the Center has complimentary tickets
to the Disney on Ice program and staff will be going door to
door handing out Flyers about the NEYSC and inviting youth to
attend- the Disney production, courtesy a-F the League.
Larry also stated that since the Male
online, there is a need For some type
he is looking into expanding services
-Female population within the League's
Responsibility Program is
of program for girls and
to meet the needs of the
service boundaries.
Mentioned that he does not fully know how Measure 5 will impact
the Center; the contract may be rolle d over -For one more year as
boundaries are reviewed.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Bill Wyatt
Bill presented Dr. TukuFu's evaluation. He reported that the
committee feels that Dr. Tukufu has not only met, but exceeded
all expectations for the six month period -From August '90
through February '91, and is granting a salary increase a-F 10/..
Regarding the annuity which the League is to provide, Dr. Tuku-Fu
has asked that this year's sum be paid to him as a bonus with
the understanding that Dr. Tuku-Fu is to look into a retirement
program.
Donnie Griffin stated that the role Dr. Tuku-Fu played during the
Nike/Push conflict should also be acknowledged.
Tom Gallagher stated that Dr. Tuku-Fu has made great accomplishments during this past year and he supports the 1OY. increase in
As fund raising efforts go -Forth, the Personnel Commitsalary.
tee should take as its next charge, a look at a package salary
and a relationship salary.
Tom feels that the board should not
wait another year to review Dr. Tukufu's salary and based upon
what Dr. Tukufu is doing, he should be getting a. percentage of
the League's success. Other staff salaries need to be reviewed
also and recommends that somehow there needs to be a balance for
everyone as well as Dr. Tuku-fu.
With the impact 0-F Measure 5
pending, he would not like to see cutbacks among staff as
happened when Mr. Perkins was here.
Donnie Griffin stated a concern he has is that since Dr. Tuku-Fu
has made great strides in improving conditions at the League,
someone else would recruit him to work for them and pay considerably more than Dr. Tuku-fu would earn at the Urban League.
Bill Wyatt stated that he felt the board should do something
before the year is out because there are people who would be
willing to pay Dr. Tuku-Fu more than the League could ever pay.
He does not support the notion of entering into a bidding war to
prevent that from happening, however, the League is below the
market and the entire staff situation needs to be reviewed. The
next task for the committee is to go through the personnel
manual and look at the whole compensation picture.
fter discussion, it was moved and seconded (Watt/Galla9her)
that the evaluation o-F Dr. Tukufu as contained in the memorandurn
with the addition o-F Dr. Tukufu's ro I e withteNlKE/PUSH
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Donnie Griffin
Donnie submitted the nomination of three current board members
for full terms and circulated bios on two new persons to -Fill
open slots on the board.
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It was moved and seconded (Gri-F-Fin/Gallaoher) that Ed DeWald and
This now increases our board size to 22.
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ll board members were asked to send their profile reports to
Donnie as soon as possible.
lso circulated was a nomination of
officers sheet which needs to be returned to Donnie by all board
members on or be-Fore March 7th; a slate o-F officers will be
presented at the next meeting.'
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GUILD UPDATE
Lolita Darby
Lolita Darby thanked board members -For their contributions and
announced that the Guild will be having a refreshment/beverage
booth at the Black Expo which is being held at Portland Community College.
All members are invited to attend.
FUND RAISING/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEES
Louis Boston
Lou gave an overview of the two committees. Discussed various
areas which need to be reviewed and means of developing funds
-For the League.
The mission o-F the committees is the development of a short term fund raising program for the fiscal year
ending June 31, 1991 and development o-F a strategic and comprehensive fund raising program for fiscal year 91/92. The short
term goal is to add 1,000 members to the League's rolls by May
31, 1991.
Announcement o-F the membership campaign beginning
April 1st and ending on May 31st is -Forthcoming.
Membership
fees are:
Students/seniors
$10; individuals
$30; small
businesses
$100; corporation
$250.
Students, seniors and
individuals will receive a membership card, newsletter and an
invitation to the annual meeting; small businesses will receive
the newsletter, a certificate and an invitation to the annual
meeting; corporations would receive the newsletter, a placque
and an invitation to the annual meeting.
Kevin Fuller invited board members to visit the House of Umoja,
tour the facilities and talk with the youth who are living
there.
There is still a need for donations of furniture and
other utensils.
The meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Su
itted by:
ine J.
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Administ tive Assistant
Urban League of Portland
Read and Approved by:
Gina Wood
Secretary
Urban League Board of Directors
PRESIDENT ' S REPORT
Activities from:
February 13 -March 18, 1991
Beginning this month, my monthly report format will change
slightly to incorporate the new objectives made by the board
in which to evaluate me for the period from February 1991 to
February 1992. There were seven objectives approved by the
board (see last month's board packet) which I will report
monthly under the headings: Visibility and Image, Fund
Raising/Membership, Staff Skills and Department
Strengthening and Measure Five Assessment. Advocacy
activities will be included under "Visibility and Image."
Overseeing financial statements and maintaining
communications with the Board and its leadership will not be
reported separately because both will be inclusive within
the board packet and additional concerns will be mailed out
to board members between board meetings and I will meet or
discuss weekly events with the board chair.
Visibility and Image
- Taped KUPL program on the Urban League
- Spoke to Willamette Valley Personnel Management Association (Albany, OR) re:
cultural diversity in the workforce
- Spoke on African American history and accomplishments at:
Madison High, Greater St. Stephens Baptist Church,
Roosevelt High, Jeanette Fegan's Day Care Center,
Sheridan Penitentiary, Whitaker Middle School, River
Grove Elementary in Lake Oswego
- Was interviewed and featured in the "Business Journal"
(attached)
- Met with city representatives regarding concern for the
city's proposed restructuring of its affirmative action
program
- Met with employee representatives of McDonald's re:
hiring policies/afterwards, met with the regional
personnel director out of Seattle regarding the same and
developing closer ties between the League and McDonald's
- Met with community representatives and Commissioner
Bluinenauer regarding African American community concerns
in its broadest sense
- Served as co-master of ceremonies at the Link's Debutante
Ball
-'Attended the NE Business Booster's Dinner
- Served as a judge for KOIN's 1991 Jefferson Awards
- Taped a program for Sunday NW (Channel 2)
- Agreed to serve on the Leadership Roundtable Executive
Committee/attended the first of monthly meetings
- Hosted a KI300 radio program on the "New" Urban League
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- Attended the PSU President's Council Executive Committee
meeting
- Attended meetings of the N/NE Economic Development
Alliance
- Facilitated a meeting between African Americans, Hispanic
Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans toward
the future establishment of an "Oregon Minority Agenda"
- Continued as liaison between the Portland School District
and the Black United Front o n the education improvement
plan/meetings have begun of the newly established
task force
- Spoke at the Urban League Career Day program at Jefferson
High
- Spoke for the University of Portland Organization of
African American Students on the "New" Urban League
- Sat on stage and was introduced when "Sen." Jesse Jackson
spoke at Grant High School
- Gave the "welcome" at the NE Youth Service Center's Black
History Month program
- Attended the United Way Agency Association meeting
- Went on a personal tour of Boise-Eliot Elementary School
invited to do so by the principal, Ms. Betty Campbell
- Attended the first Nike Minority Affairs Review Board
meeting
- Attended various Portland Future Focus Working Group
meetings on "Embracing Diversity, Eliminating Bigotry"
- Served as main speaker for the Oregon Ghana Association's
celebration of the 34th anniversary of Ghana's independence
- Spoke at Grant High in a discussion session on education,
attitude, and responsibility with primarily African
American students
- Met with Yolanda Russell-Alexander for the Oregon Minority
Aids Coalition regarding partnerships between their
organization and ours
- Attended the funeral of Robert Janisse, the son of former
League employee and current Guild member Brenda Polk
- Met with the Executive Committee and President of
Emanuel Hospital regarding community concerns
Fund Raising/Membership
- Attended meetings of the upcoming membership drive
- Met with Lolita Burnett, who will coordinate the
campaign part time as a loan executive from U.S. West
- Met with EOD Dinner committee to critique the February
7th affair and talk about plans for next year's dinner
- Met with Atty. James Larpuenter from the law firm of
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt. He would like to help with
the membership drive
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Staff Skills and Department Strengthening
- Met with some of the parties involved in the African
American Male Connection program regarding community
and institution perception of the League's lead in the
program (see President's comments included in last
month's board meeting). As the board recalls, we
responded to these concerns with letters. A meeting
is scheduled in April with County officials
- Attended, along with Cletus and program directors, the
workshop to prepare for conducting United Way presentations
- Conducted the six month evaluations of the Vice-President,
Administrative Assistant, and program directors; the
criteria is being developed for their next six month
evaluation (with the exception of the employment
director who will be evaluated in four months-end of
program year and United Way funding in that area)
- Met with State officials in Salem of Adult and Family
Services and the Community Services Department regarding
discretionary monies that the League may be able to tap
into. A meeting was also held with the State Community
Service Department and the County Community Action
Program regarding same.
The League will be preparing
some proposals for their consideration
- Met with a few members of the board's Program and
Planning Committee
- Chaired directors' meetings and staff meetings. The
syllabus of the managers and staff training sessions
will be sent out to board members within the month
Measure Five Assessment
- Measure Five Assessment will probably begin next month
when we receive the County's final decision on budget
cuts
BOARD ACTION:
I RECOMMEND THAT WE GO ON RECORD SUPPORTING HB 3173,
RELATING TO ADOPTION AND PLACEMENT OF MINORITY CHILDREN.
SOME OF THE WORDING OF THIS BILL IS AS FOLLOWS:
UNLESS SHOWN TO BE INAPPROPRIATE AND INCONSISTENT WITH
THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD, THE CHILD SHALL BE
PLACED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER OF PREFERENCE:
1. NATURAL PARENTS
2. EXTENI)ED FAMILY MEMBERS OR RELATIVES
3. FAMILIES OF THE SAME RACIAL OR ETHNIC IDENTIFICATION
OF THE CHILD
4. FAMILIES OF A DIFFERENT RACIAL OR ETHNIC
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IDENTIFICATION WHERE THERE IS EVIDENCE OF
SENSITIVITY TO THE CHILD'S RACE, ETHNICITY
AND CULTURE
A CHILD SHALL NOT BE FREE FOR ADOPTION WITH A FAMILY OF A
DIFFERENT RACIAL OR ETHNIC IDENTIFICATION UNNLESS IT CAN BE
DOCUMENTED THAT A DILIGENT SEARCH HAS BEEN CONDUCTED TO
PLACE THE CHILD IN THE PREFERENCE RECOMMENDED.
I ALSO RECOMMEND THAT THE LEAGUE GO ON RECORD IN SUPPORT OF
SB 790 - THE "1991 HEALTH CARE FOR ALL ACT" THIS ACT
REQUIRES A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF OUR HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM
AND ITS FUNDING MECHANISMS. AS A MEMBER OF THE OREGON
HEALTH ACTION CAMPAIGN FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, WE ARE LISTED
AS ONE OF THE "REQUESTERS" OF THIS LEGISLATION FOR
DISCUSSION.
THIS IS AS NEW TO ME AS IT MAY BE TO YOU BUT IT
SOUNDS AND LOOKS GOOD. ATTACHED ARE THE COMMON QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS REGARDING THE ACT.
I AM OPEN TO YOUR DIRECTION
ON THIS.
Oregon Health Action Campaign
840 Jefferson NE Salem, OR 97303
Access to
Quality Health Care
for All Oregonians
(503) 581-6830
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Oregon Fair Share
Oregon Human Rights Coalition
Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens
Oregon Rainbow Coalition
Oregon Consumers League
Oregon Farm Worker's Support Committee
Oregon Primary Care Association
MAR 14i391
3- 12-91
URBAN LEAUE OF POPTLAUD
Dear Members & Friends:
UFCW53
Oregon Transplant Project
Oregon Federation of Teachers
OregonFederationo(Nurses
OregoisPublicEmployeesUnion
Oregon AFL-CIO
UnitedSeniorsofOregon
NAACP - Portland
Black Women'sHealthproject
OlderWomen'sL.eague
Gray Panthers - Portland
-
QrayPanthers-Salern'
NOW - Oregon Chapter
Women'sRightsCoalltlon
Portland Feminist Women's Health Center
HealthyMothers/HealthyBabies
NeighborhoodHealthClinim,Inc.
Portland State University Faculty Association
Multnomah County Community Health Council
The "1991 Health Care For All Act" now has a
bill number, SB 790! SB 790 will have its first
hearing on Thursday March 28th from 3 PM to 5 PM
before the Senate Committee on Health Insurance and
The Committee usually meets in Hearing
Bidethics.
Room C.
-
Urban League
ClientainAction
PCUN
ACT-UP - Portland
Democratic Club
Ea
tparesst&ChildDevelopmentCouncil
Headscart Directors Association
Governor'sCommiseiononSeniorServices
SaiudMeuticatCentcr,lnc.
ACTWU
SalemAreaSeniors
AFSCME - Local 3135
ILWU-ColumbiaRiverDistrictCouncil
ATWU-RoseCityRetlrees
lAM - Portland Retirees
SEIU - Local 49
CWA - Local 790l
Bakers Union Local 114
IWA-Local3-26l
HERE-LocaI9
GCIU - Local 43C
Theatrical Stage Employees - Local 2t
Northwest Oregon Labor Council' -
IndustrialUnionCouncil
Columbialt.jverPensionersAssociation
Lane County Labor Council
Marion-Polk-Yamhill Central Labor Council
Linn-Benton.Lincoln Central Labor Council
SouthernOregonCentralLaborCouncil
SouthwesternOregonCentralLaborCouncil
Oregon Insurance Contumer Advocate
JasonLeMrthodistChurch
Oregon-Idaho United,Methodist Conf.
Lane County Democratic Central Committee
Mind Empowered Inc.
DisplacedHomemakers,S.W.O.C.C.
Project Independence, PCC Cascade Campus
Disabled Oregonians for Effective Services
OregonDisabilitiesCommission
Ores-on Commission for Women
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Church Women United
NASW/Orcgon Chapter
Coalition of Community Health Clinics
Association for Retarded Citizens/Oregon
Physicians for a Nat'l Health Plan/Ore. -SW Wash.
Oregon Comm. on Hispanic Affairs
Gray Panthers - McMinnville
O.CAW.
Oregon Commission on Black Affairs
Transitions to Success/Lane CC.
Your presence and/or well thought out
testimony at this first hearing could most
definitely make a difference. OHAC members and
If you need
friends will be coming from all over.
or can offer a ride, please give us a call at 5816830!
The enclosed flyer on March 28th's hearing
has a tear off section that gives you an
opportunity to show your support for SB 7901s
hearing and Health Care for All. You can use the
flyer as a poster if you cut off the response form
and post a copy of the upper portion of the flyer in
Please let your members, friends, and
your office!!
co-workers know about the March 28th hearing.
As you probably recognize, "The Health Care
for All Act" requires a complete overhaul of our
health delivery system and its funding mechanisms.
The policy committee is still working on perfecting
If you have
many parts of the legislation.
suggestions or comments about language or additions
to SB 790, please call 581-6830.
As you can see, SB 790 lists all the members
of the Oregon Health Action Campaign that have
requested the introduction of the 1991 Health Care
If your organization' s name was left
for Al I Act.
It was not
off or spelled wrong, our apologies.
possible to review the final draft before it went
to p r I n t.
F o r a d d I t 1 o n a 1
c 0 p i e s of the b 111
contact the bill room at 1-800-332-2313 or 3788 8 g i
March 28th's hearing would be a perfect opportunity to
express your organization's support of the 1991 Health Care For
All Act, add your organization's name to the list of those that
Insurance
support the bill, and/or show the Committee on Health
and Bioethics how the health crisis impacts you, your
organization, and your family.
If you or a representative of your organization can't
come to the March 28th hearing, there are of course other things
that you can do to show your support of SB 790.
*
Write your senator and representative personally asking
for their support of SB 790.
Get your organization to write an organizational letter
to all or a select number of senators and representatives
asking for their support of SB 790.
*
If you want to target your mailings, target them to
legislators who serve on the Senate Committee on Health Insurance and
Bioethics and those that serve on the House Human Resources
Committee.
Senate Committee on Health Insurance and Bioethics:
Senator Bob £hoemaker (CTiuir), SenatoryceThen (Co-Cjir.),
Senator Frank Roberts, Senator Jeanette Hamby, And Senator Lenn
Han non
(Senators Roberts and Hamby have already expressed
support for SB 790.
Targets are Shoemaker and Cohen)
House Human Resources Committee:
Rep. Mary Alice Ford (Chair), Rep. Bev Stein (Vice-Chair), Rep.
Jerry Barnes, Rep. Cedric Hayden, Rep John Meek, Rep Hedy Rijken,
Rep Jackie Taylor.
The enclosed Questions and Answers sheet reflects the concerns
many people have about SB 790.
Use it to help develop your
letter!!
An additional concern many people raise is that the 1991
Health Care For All Act", SB 790, will conflict with Senator
Kitzhaber's plan. OHAC believes that SB 790 is the essential step
Oregon must taketo ensure the success of Kitzhaber's 1989 "Basic
Health Services Act." While 1989's legislation set up a framework
for determining which health benefits are the most important, SB
790 builds
cost-containment.
It ensures that our health
dollars are streamlined and that all residents in the state can
have equal access to a comprehensive set of affordable benefits!
2
Your personal,
OHAC's work this session is just beginning.
and financial commitment to be active where and
organizational
when you can is essential.
As the enclosed flyer indicates, OHAC has a fundraiser
corning up 7:30pm, Sunday, April 14th at the Old Church in
Fred Small, political songwriter and folk musician
Portland.
We'd love for you to buy tickets for
will be coming to Portland.
yourself, your family, and your friends and then join us for a
good time!!
In addition to contributing by purchasing tickets for the
Fred Small concert, those of you who are elected or appointed
representatives to OHAC's Membership Council will soon be getting
a request for your organization to renew it's dues for 1991.
Whether or not you are a member of an organization, as an
individual you can contribute to the campaign for Health Care
For All by becoming a member of OHAC. Annual dues are $5 - $25
Thanks in advance for any and all of your
sliding fee.
contribution s.
With your active
difference in the way
legislative session.
paralyze our activism
Act dead on arrival.
involvement, OHAC is ready to make a
health policy is addressed by the 1991
Opponents of our plan are attempting to
by proclaiming the 1991 Health Care For All
No fight for social and economic justice is ever easy.
Look
at the civil rights movement, the fight to give women the right
to vote, and the fight for an 8-hour work day. Achieving the
right of all people to access quality, affordable, comprehensive
health care will not be easy.
But with your help we must be
willing to fight the good fight. We must work with the provider
and business communities in the state to show them the advantages
of the HCFAA. The health of our children, our parents, our
families and our economy depends on it.
In solidarity,
Ellen Pinney
Executive Director
Nona Fisher
Project Coordinator
3
THE BUSINESS JOURNAL
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25.1991
PAGE 12
ROFILE
Darryl Tukufu
Academic becomes
mediator, activist at
local Urban League
By MATFHEW SMITH
"Power concedes nothing without
demand.
It
a
never did. And never will."
Frederick Douglass
The abolitionist's words pierced Darryl Tukufu this
past year with a personal poignancy. Buoyed by the favorite phrase, the Urban League's president and chief executive officer completed on Valentine's Day a demanding first year filled with economic and political challenge.
Under Tukufu, the league erased a $400,000 deficit at the
same time it took a mediating role in several controversial
issues that probed Portland's racial psyche.
When Tukufu unveiled the slogan 'The New Urban
League" last summer, some may have said the proclamation was premature, an exercise in wishful thinking. Now
that the league has emancipated itself from financial
woes and a sunken reputation, Tukufu leads a 46-yearold organization with a renewed sense of purpose and
(
sride.
"He's had to deal with some very complex issues in the
black community," says Darrell Islilltier, chair of Portland State University's black studies department, "He
hasn't had a honeymoon here."
"I am absolutely shocked that he was able to turn the
league around so quickly," adds Oregon Rep. Margaret
Carter (D-Portland), whose district holds the largest ethnic minority population in Oregon. "It's beyond my
wildest dreams.''
During his first few months in town, the 41-year-old
Tukufu spoke individually with hundreds of business
leaders, community activists and citizens. The discussions
never included a solicitation for money. They were exclu
sively getting-to-know-you sessions, he says, a chance to
reaffirtn confidence in the leagse.
"It was really tarnished," Tukufu says of the league's
reputation. "People were saying that the credibility was
lost, I just wanted to touch base with people."
Tukufu also cleaned house. He sold property, including apartments housing many lower-income families, and
he also made major shifts in personnel. The league set up
a procedure for expenses, made sure that restricted funds
remained restricted and created an audit trail.
In one year at the head ol Psmtland's Urban League, Darryl Tskslu has erased a
league remained officially neutral during last summer's
Operation PUSH boycott of Nike Inc. and again with the
management team," says Tukufu.
boycott of Portland Public Schools earlier this month by
Throughout his adult life, Tukufu has fought for civil
the Black United Front. But Tukufu doesn't see his new
rights, a quest that had him crisscrossing the country.
"He's not a newcomer to these issues. He's been ac- position of mediator as mellowing.
"I've led boycotts, picket lines. 1 understand. I've been
tive," says Millner. "He's teen it all, from coast to
where they are," says Tukufu. "After issues die down,
coast.',
As a first-semester freshman, Tukufu was so absorbed
"I surrounded myself with a very strong, competent
in his community activism that he flunked out of Los
Angeles City College. He then moved back to his birth
state, Ohio, and made a deal with the executive director
of the Youngstown Urban League: If Tukufu worked
toward a college degree, he could take on the position of
community service director.
With this second chance, Tukufu was bitten by the acadernic bug. 1-Ic followed his bachelor's degree by swooping up a master's in urban studies from the University of
Akron in a swift 14 months. Tukufu doubled up his du'=- ties again in the early l9SOs, working toward a doctorate
while serving as Akron's equal-employment officer.
Stints followed as an assistant professor at Kent State
University in Ohio and Northeastern University in Boston. When Ise accepted the league's top position its early
1990, Tukufu was nestled in academia as a professor at
Memplsis State University and LeMoyne-Owen College.
Throughout Isis two decades of activisni, Tukufu coordinated protests and pickets, including a protest during
the late '70s in Akron wltcn an unarmed I2-yesr-old was
slsot by police. His first year in Portland was defined by a
considerably less combative tone where tlte league costducted tsegosiatiorss much like an impartial referee. The
"People can unlearn racism.
Look at children before they go
through socialization. They play
with everyone."
DariyI Tukufu
there still Isave to beconnections between groups. We felt
it wss better to mediate."
His stance on the sidelines instead of the front lines
helped secure his inclusion on Nike's newly formed minority review committee. "We were starting to deal witls
Nike," he says of tlte league's position. "Other corporations should try to set up similar orgattizations.''
Many cotssnsunity leaders arc surprised and pleased
that Tukufu Isas come to understand his new hoitte so
quickly.
"He's creased an undcr.standitsg in the consnsunhty has
he's accessible. He's been available. He's been very open.
He creates a l'eeling that he is sitscere," Nlillser says.
staggering debt and revitalized the organizallon.
Meetings with business leaders hare become csstom-
ary. Tukufu says industry must help to assimilate the
growing number of ethnic minorities and women into the
Portland work force. Highlighting ensploynsent, education and career development are the league's main agenda.
"We need to find ways to impact our small businesses," Tukufu says. "If you can have an educated, skilled
work force we can help in making them employable."
Tukufu has performed impressively both inside and
outside the organization, says Carter.
"He has definitely gone back to the business community and created a vote of confidence," says Carter.
But making inroads means changing perceptions and
blotting out prejudices. Tukufu refers to the Latin term
"tabula rats," meaning the blank slate of young minds,
and notes that racism is an impression molded by many
factors in society, including parents, schools, peers and
the mass media.
"I see more individual overt racism (its Portland) than I
did even in Memphis," says Tukufu. "People can unlearn racism. Look at children before they go through socialization, They play wills everyone."
Tukufu remembered the day as a teaching assistant its
Oltio when Ise led a class discussion ott race relations. One
student dramatically showcased the ntedia's effect on racial perceptions whets she stated, "I tlmought the blacks I
would meet would be like ii,," ret'errimsg to mIsc ''Good
Tirncs" television show charscter.
Tskufu knows that alteritsg the igtsoratsce is never easy.
It never wax. And 1 never will h.
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
MONTHLY BOARD BOOK REPORT
DEPARTMENT: NORTHEAST YOUTH SERVICE CENTER
MONTH:
February, 1991
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS:
Extensive planning went into the preparation for the department'
special event "A Celebration of Black History"
The project was
coordinated by Larry Clayton, the Assistant Director of the NEYSC.
Over a dozen groups participated in an evening of music, dance,
reading and celebration.
participated in the event.
project.
Over three hundred people attended and
Over 50 volunteers participated in the
The volunteer hours accumulated doubled what had been
done since the beginning of this contract year.
Staff attended training and workshops during the month in diversit
and discrimination, AIDS education, and African-American History.
Meetings were held with the Portland Police regarding their Sea
Scouts program and with people interested in youth recreation and
gymnastics.
The low numbers in the area of Counseling will be addressed in
March with the start of Youth and Law, Boy's Group, Youth in
Transition and Anger Management groups.
CLIENTS/CONTRACT STATISTICS:
YSC: URBAN LEAGUE NEYSC
PERIOD:
DATE:
July - January, 1991
March 11, 1991
I
TOTAL
I
Contracted
Objectives
Hours
YTD______
CTS
Youth
Urs
Total.
Yth
XHrs
%Yth
Total. Program
9000
765
7150
820
0.8
1.1
Diversion Services
1500
300
1752
316
1.2
1.1
/////
36
/1//I
29
/1/I
0.8
716
/1/
0.7
liii
/1/!
0.6
NAB
Et. Readiness
Errç Placements
1000
/1//I
I/Ill
270
I//Il
167
BB/BS Kinship
2000
15
1700
18
0.9
1.2
Counseling
3215
300
1164
95
0.4
0.3
Case Coordination
Volunteer Services
(NON-CTS)
150
/1//I
344
/1/
2.3
I//I
1000
/////
1256
/1/
1.3
/1/I
/////
/1//I
188
//!
/1/
///
/1//I
224
/1/
/1/
I
1st Qtr Clients
STAFF CHANGES:
Il//I
I//Il
None
Lawrence A. Foltz
Department Director
March 19, 1991
Date
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
EDUCATION/CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MONTHLY REPORT, FEBRUARY 1990
HERMAN L. LESSARD, DIRECTOR
WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. LEARNING CENTER (WMYLC)
On February 4, 1991, the WMYLC operated on an extended schedule
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to accommodate students who participated in
the Black United Front's Boycott.
The educational staff set up
extensive criteria for the students which consisted of writing
assignments ("How I Feel About My Heritage/Ethnic Background"),
oral reading and discussion on famous African-Americans, and public
speaking with a focus on goal-setting and self-image.
In addition to these subject areas, Dr. Darryl Tukufu conducted a
class in African-American History.
Lunch was provided by the Urban League of Portland and McDonald's
restaurant ( Martin L. King & Halsey).
A total of 38 students attended the Learning Center during that
day.
During the month of February, which was also Black History month,
four group sessions were conducted that focused on Black American
heroes such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman,
and the last session focused on a variety of famous Black Americans
including Whitney M. Young, Jr.
These sessions were held to
enlighten the cultural heritage of African American students as
well as to increase students of color appreciation for the goals
and inspirations that were set by African Americans during the
history of the United States.
The WNYLC has increased its enrollment and currently has
143
students.
MALE RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM (MRP)
During the month of February MRP focused on Black History Month by
conducting sessions focused on African American leaders, past and
present, who have helped mold and shape the civil rights of not
only African Americans, but all people. Special African American
Workshops were conducted at Harriet Tubman Middle School, Cleveland
High School, Jefferson High School, Portsmouth Middle School, and
Ball Elementary School.
February Report
-Page 2-
Special workshops were also conducted on "Continuing the Dream" at
the Urban League offices on Wednesday night throughout the month of
February.
Currently, there are 63 youth participating in the program.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE CONNECTION PROGRAM (AAMCP)
On February 14, 1991, a meeting was held with Michael Morrissey and
Sharon Gary Smith to work out the problems of the start-up funds to
be implemented by the program.
On Friday, February 15th, start-up funds were received by the Urban
League and distributed to the lead agencies involved.
During the course of the month, interviews were conducted at the
Juvenile Justice Department to enroll the candidates for the
program.
By Wednesday, February 27, twenty-two (22) of the 30
slots were filled and ready for staffing which will take place on
March 8, 1991. Out of the 22 youth that have been selected for the
program, twelve (12) have been matched with a mentor provided by
the Coalition of Black Men.
Our goal is to have all 30 slots
completely filled, and paired with a mentor by the end of March.
EMPLOYMENT
DEPARTMENT
REPORT FOR
Progress
Report on
FEBRUARY/MARCH (91)
Employer/League
Review:
Partnership
Activities
In last
month's report
for a full
it was
time
pointed out
"Employment
that we had
**
Outreach
NIKE
will
**
Coordinator."
advertised
fund the
The
position will position for
**
one full
Employment
report
U.S.
Director.
directly to year.
Bancorp
and First
the papers
the
**
League's
The same ad
Interstate Bank
paid
was placed
for the
Portland
in the
ad in
Observer, and
Oregonian, the
Update:
the
Hispanic
Times. Skanner, the
The
have employer
met two working group and
times to
the
first
screen the
League's
meeting was
Director of
to
applications to
narrow
applications.
7
the
Employment
The
supplemental
result of the
applicants who number of
specific
applications in
questions.
which theywere asked "second
level"
to
supplemental
The
submit
second
responded
finalists downapplications.
to a series a
meeting
the
to 3
was
to
of
The.result was to
position.
applicants
screen
who
reduce
the
Thursday, March Interviews are
will be
the
will be
14, 1991.
invited to
number of
scheduled
made
It is
the
be
from 3
interview
for
brought on as evening of the anticipated
p.m. to
that a final 6 p.m. on
soon as
14th and
1991
possible after the person
decision
Jefferson Career
the 14th.
selected will
On
Awareness Day.
February 27th
program at
we held the
1991
speaker for Jefferson High
Jefferson
the
School.
Career
sophomore
opening
Dr.
class
Awareness Day
session
Darryl
in
where he
Tukufu was the
the
staff
talk/rap/performance
and
was
addressed the
students alike. receivedJefferson
entire
with
Gymnasium.
considerable
His
Immediately
enthusiasm by
following the
smaller
groups for
general
consisted of
session the
class broke
classes each).a total presentations
by
of
16
2 per
down into
small
employers.
There
small group
were a total group
The
session
morning
(2
of 16
session.
A
periods of 8
employer
debriefing
volunteers with
staff
session was
and
held after
class the employer
the
when one feed backvolunteer
was very presenters.
presentations with
With
the
favorable. This the exception
attendanceconsiders
at the that, unlike
of one
the Career
result
Jefferson
Day held is very good
Career
in the
Awareness Day
Fall,
1
program is
mandatory.
The only suggested change was that the event be moved
to the month of March in the future. The reason for the change is
that the district does its annual "forecasting" in February and the
school's staff feel that they could devote more time to the event
if it were held in March.
Total estimated attendance:
366
Referrals and Placements
February
Referrals:
Placements:
26
10
2
1990/91 y-t-d
786
132
SENIOR SERVICES
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The Adult & Senior Servie Center has moved to a temporaçy location
with Aging Services. The contractors have given us.a completion
date of April 15, 1991 to move into the New Multi-Cultural/Multi-Service Center.
A Public Relation Committee has been developed from each of the
co-locating agencies to develop plans for the opening of the center
on April 26,1991.
Below is a list of our service category, and our per cent at 58.3%
of the contract year.
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Focal Point Management -
100%
Volunteer Services -
119%
Referral -
117%
Case Management -
82%
Case Management/Alzheimers -
33%
Short Term Intervention -
106%
TheUrbanLeagueofPortland
URBAN PLAZA
10 North Russell Street
Portland, Oregon 97227
(503) 280-2600
March 20, 1991
The Board of Directors
Urban League of Portland
Dear Members of the Board:
Presented herewith is the February 1991 Balance Sheet and Combined
Statement of Revenue and Expense for the Urban League of Portland.
This report is for management use only and is unaudited. Though
this report is not in its final form, it does present fairly the
actual revenues and expenses for the period. The purpose of this
missive is to provide you with an updated status report on the
Finance Department's progress in meeting the Board's and
management's objectives, i.e., having a reliable reporting system
that provides concise, credible, and understandable financial
information to the Board on a monthly basis.
How to read "Directors' Monthly Report - Combined Statement of
Revenue & Expense:" This report shows all revenues and expenses
for the eight (8) months ending February 28, 1991.
The first
column with figures shows the "Annual Budget". The column headed
"Aàtual YTD Balance" represents the total-to-date for the year.
The "Remaining Balance" represents what is left for the fiscal year
when the "Actual YTD Balance" is deducted from the "Annual Budget".
The "Budget YTD" column provides the basis for determining the
"Variance YTD" in calculating the percent of variance (Var % YTD).
The percent of variance acts as a barometer to show how we are
doing:
Revenue:
If below 0; then, over budget.
If at 0; then, at/or no budget.
If above 0; then, under budget.
Expense:
If below 0; then, over budget.
If at 0; then, at/or no budget.
If above 0; then under budget.
The Board's patience during this period of time is greatly
appreciated. A special thanks to James Boehike for his assistance
in putting this report together.
Kindet rerds7)
C
s B. Moor,,
Vice Presideni, Finance & Administration
A NATIONAL
URBAN LEAGUE
AFFILIATE
A United Way
Agency
DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 1991
COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUE & EXPENSE
Annual
Budget
REVENUE:
Pubic Support
Contributions
Special Events
Actual YTD
Balance
$67,000
$0
$26,226
$104,283
$152,223
Remaining
Balance
Budget
YTD
$40,774
($104,283)
$70,477
$0
Variance
YTD
$33,500
$0
Var %
YTD
$7,274
($104,283)
($40,873)
22%
0%
United Way
Other Revenue
Grants & Contracts
$222,700
$0
$0
$579,089
$529,939
$49,150
$289,545
($240,395)
-83%
Total Public
Other Revenue
Membership Dues
Investment Income
Rental Income
Other Revenue
$868,789
$812,671
$56,118
$434,395
($378,277)
-87%
$0
$0
$0
0%
$8,125
$5,000
$3,125
63%
$10,000
$0
$0
$1,875
$67
($67)
$84,663
$53,350
$117,703
($53,350)
($33,040)
$94,663
$172,995
$963,452
$588,853
$61,298
$92,554
$111,350
$0
$0
$0
$0
($67)
-37%
0%
0%
0%
$42,332
($53,350)
($75,372)
-178%
($78,332)
$47,332
($125,664)
-265%
$985,666
($22,214)
$481,726
($503,940)
-105%
$376,552
$54,143
$61,773.
$64,978
$212,301
$7,155
$30,781
$294,427
$30,649
$46,277
-28%
-77%
-33%
$0
($82,126)
($23,494)
($15,496)
($64,978)
$742,705
$557,446
$185,259
$371,353
($186,094)
-50%
$36,381
$15,680
$20,210
$7,556
$76,063
$29,000
$13,670
$15,975
$7,470
($59,472)
($3,773)
($15,976)
$167
($40,265)
($35,270)
$2,920
$2,525
($45,568)
-327%
-48%
-158%
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,561
$423
($41,281)
$4,067
($5,871)
$3,945
($2,233)
($20,770)
$9,755
$10,512
($41,833)
($23,499)
$9,472
($3,965)
($1,672)
($13,181)
$0
$o
$3,138
$18,191
$7,840
$10,105
$3,778
$38,032
$14,500
$6,835
$7,988
$3,735
$125
$5,011
$750
$17,500
$77,662
$11,613
$26,081
$3,611
$78,296
$49,770
$3,915
$5,463
$49,303
$23,749
$550
$5,465
$1,672
$30,681
$1,781
($1,672)
($21,931)
$0
$0
$1,358
Total Operating Exp
$254,838
$368,254
($113,416)
$127,419
($240,835)
-189%
TOTAL EXPENSES
$997,543
$925,700
$71,843
$498,772
($426,929)
-86%
NET REVENUE (LOSS)
($34,091)
$59,966
$25,875
($17,046)
Total Other Revenue
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENSES:
(
lanes
p1oyee Benefits
Payroll Taxes
Workers' Comp
Total Compensation
Other Expenses:
Professional Fees
Supplies
Telephone
Postage & Shipping
Occupancy
Rental & Maintenance
Printing & Subscripti
Travel
Conferences
Specific Assistance
Membership Dues
Awards & Grants
Interest Expenses
Insurance
Miscellaneous
Deprec & Amort
Other Expenses
$0
$250
$10,022
$1,500
$0
($64,978)
FOR MANAGEMENT ONLY
UNAUDITED REPORT
$8,750
$0
$o
0%
4%
-106%
-243%
43%
32%
-1220%
($23,624)-l8899%
$4,461
89%
($4,715)
-629%
$8,830
0%
-251%
0%
0%
76%
-52%
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The Urban League of Portland
Balance Sheet
Current Unrestricted Fund
01
Gla Fd
1011
1013
1020
1050
1051
1100
1120
1200
1210
1400
1600
1600
1600
1820
1830
1840
1860
1870
1880
1891
1920
1930
1940
1960
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
1
1.
01
1999 01
'J
i.
Dept
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-10
00-00
00-02
91-00
91-10
91-10
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-10
91-10
91-10
91-10
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-10
91-00
Period ending 02/28/1991
Description
Balance
FIB Checking (004-0-14503-3)
American State Bank (27-00222)
FIB Payoll (595-060042-3)
Petty Cash Custodian (On hand)
Petty Cash Advance Employee
FIB Pacificrop Floating A/C
Capital Fund
Accounts Receivable
Employee Receivables
Consumable Supplies
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Building & Bldg Improvements
Leasehold Improvements
Furniture & Fixtures
Motor Vehicles
Computer Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation
Idle Facilities
Accumlated Deprec/Building
Accumulated Depre/Leasehold Im
Accumulated Depre/Office Equip
Accumulated Depre/Automobiles
Accumulated Depre/Computer Eqp
Reserve for Idle Facilities
Audit Clearing Account
(
(
(
(
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
47,823.54
5,000.00
128.75
182.34
3,917.72
297,200.00
2,912.50
1,352.04
2,100.16)
1,298.25
4,651.27
1,148,541.28)
868,372.37
831,255.52
8,230.29
109,060.20
33,671.62
93,4Ø73Ø
(
(
Total assets
2000
2100
2110
2120
2130
2140
2150
2151
2152
2153
2154
2155
2156
2157
2158
2159
2160
2190
Page
GLBALSH.L03
31,612.00)
432,516.00
182,804.96
7,853.79
80,764.62
15,066.28
88,153.57
201,464.91
5,495.59
976,500.37
Accounts Payable
Net Payroll Accrued
Federal W/H Taxes Payable
FICA EE W/H & ER Payable
State W/H Taxes Payable
Workers' Compensation Payable
Other Payroll Taxes Payable
Life & AD&D Insurance Payable
Retirement Benefit Plan A/P
Employee Garnishments Payable
Credit Union Accounts Payable
Urban League Dues Payable
BCBS Dental Plan Payable
Kaiser Health Plan Payable
Pacific Care Plan Payable
Other Volunteer Deductions A/P
Other Withholdings Payable
Accured Property Taxes
FOR MANAGEMENT ONLY
UNAUDITED REPORT
(
(
(
(
36,920.96
40,550.37
6,049.78
10,389.49
3,287.41
1,408.32
1,780.51
179.32
3,272.59
278.55
461.00
31.50
387.51
4,693.98)
4,686.59
92.86
1,441.75
1,093.55)
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The Urban League of Portland
Balance Sheet
01 - Current Unrestricted Fund
Gla Pd
2190
2242
2245
2245
2300
2410
2610
2620
2640
2999
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
01
Dept
91-10
91-00
91-00
91-10
91-00
91-00
91-10
91-00
91-10
91-00
(
Description
Accured Property Taxes
Accrued Employee Vacation/Sick
Accrued Employee Benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits
Unearned Grant Revenues
Accrued Interest Payable
Urban Plaza Lease Obligation
Telephone System Lease
PDC Plaza II Note Payable
Default/Out of Balance Account
Balance
1,093.55
5,653.63
30,789.42
469.18
2,515.00
32,675.50
648,940.17
8,854.96
199,076.96
4,603.49
1,022,519.66
Fund Balance Unrestricted
Fund Balance Unrestricted
Fund Balance Unrestricted
(
Excess revenue over (under) expenditures
(
49,046.00)
Total fund balance
(
46,019.29)
Total liabilities & fund balance
FOR MANAGEMENT ONLY
UNAUDITED REPORT
\
2
Period ending 02/28/1991
Total liabilities
3000 01 00-00
3000 01 91-00
3000 01 91-10
Page
GLBALSH.L03
(
378,392.11
316,631,68
58,733.72
976,500.37
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The Urban League of Portland
Balance Sheet
02 - Current Restricted Fund
Gla Fd
1012
1051
1120
1221
1222
1223
1224
1225
1226
1227
1228
1229
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
1600
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
Dept
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
91-00
00-00
00-01
11-00
12-00
13-00
14-00
15-00
16-00
91-00
2 02 91-00
2300 02 91-00
2
3000 02 00-00
3000 02 91-00
Page
3
GLBALSH.L03
Period ending 02/28/1991
Description
Balance
U S National Bank
Petty Cash Advance Employee
Capital Fund
CSBG Restricted Receivables
Mult Cnty SSC Receivable
LINKAGE Receivable
Homeless Ill/Grant Receivable
CSBG Grants Receivable
JSC Grants Receivable
YSC Grants Receivable
LIEAP Grants Receivable
Whitney Young A/R
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Clearing Fund Dueto/From
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Clearing Fund Due to/From
Clearing Fund Due to/From)
(
870.00
300.00
168,946.79
19,734.00
20,323.63
8,050.00
2,334.00
9,142.00
)
(
(
(
.34
.32
3,854.00
28,714.00
4,651.27)
918,622.16
9,394.00
6,928.00
12,222.00
8,680.00
19,411.00
25,263.00
568,908.25
Total assets
525,432.40
AccruedEmployee Vacation/Sick
Unearned Grant Revenues
Total liabilities
48,884.65
166,000.00
214,884.65
Fund Balance-Restricted
Fund Balance-Restricted
Excess revenue over (under) expenditures
163,514.09
Total fund balance
310,547.75
Total liabilities & fund balance
525,432.40
FOR MANAGEMENT ONLY
UNAUDITED REPORT
53,058.25
93,975.41
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The Urban League of Portland
Balance Sheet
Page
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Period ending 02/28/1991
05 - Custodian Fund
Gla Fd
Dept
1600 05 00-00
Description
Balance
Custodian Inter-fund
12,353.00
Total assets
12,353.00
Total liabilities
3000 05 00-00
00
Custodian Fund Balance
Excess revenue over (under) expenditures
12, 353.00
00
Total fund balance
12,353.00
Total liabilities & fund balance
12, 353.00
FOR MANAGEMENT ONLY
UNAUDITED REPORT
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, ii
4:00 PM.
MULTI-PURPOSE CONFERENCE ROOM
URBAN PLAZA
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The Urban League of Portland
URBAN PLAZA
10 North Russell Street
Portland, Oregon 97227
(503) 280-2600
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 24, 1991
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FUNDRAISING/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
PROGRAN AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
SPECIAL REPORTS
GUILD UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTlAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MARCH 27, 1991
The March meeting of the Urban League Board of Directors, held
in the Multi-Purpose Conference Room, Urban Plaza, 10 North
Russell Street, was called to order at 4:20 p.m. by Chair, Joan
Brown-Kline.
The following Directors were in attendance: James Boehlke,
Louis Boston, Joan Brown-Kline, Rian Brown, James Francesconi,
Sharon Gary-Smith, Patricia Hill-Warren, Elizabeth Kutza, Rita
Lucas, Gina Wood and Bill Wyatt.
The following Directors were absent with excuse: Marva Fabien,
Kevin Fuller, Stuart Hall, Jeannette Pai and Judi Pitre.
The following Directors were absent without excuse:
Don
Calvert, Tom Gallagher, Donnie Griffin and Wally Scales.
Darryl S. Tukufu,
The following staff were in attendance:
Cietus Moore. Herman Lessard and Pauline J. Reed.
The minutes of the February meeting were approved.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR - Joan Brown-Kline
Joan reported that a couple of months ago Jeannette Pai sent a
letter asking to be excused from board meetings for two months
while she assumed her new position in Salem. Jeannette should
be returning next month.
Joan stated that because of scheduling conflicts in her and Bill
Wyatt's schedules, the day of board meetings will need to be
changed. After discussion, it was decided that the 4th Wednesday of each month would be a better day on which to hold meetIt was moved and seconded (Wood/Boston) that the board
ings.
meeting day be changed to the 4th Wednesday of each month at
4:00 p.m. commencing with the April meeting. The motion passed.
Joan suggested that the board think about having a retreat
within the next few months to work on some of the strategies and
objectives which have been set out, further board development
and identification of priorities and issues around the League's
Discussion centered around having a well thought
advocacy role.
out agenda so that this retreat will not be a time of socializing but one of getting something accomplished. After discussion
it was agreed that the Program and Planning Committee and anyone
else with an interest in helping organize this retreat meet and
bring ideas to the next meeting. It was moved and seconded
(Wood/Boston) that the committee take on the task of developing
preliminary plans for a board retreat. The motion passed.
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Joan thanked everyone for allowing her to serve as Chair this
past year; she expressed appreciation for the board member's
hard work and staff support.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT - Darryl S. Tukufu
Darryl discussed the change in format for his monthly reports;
incorporating the new objectives made by the board.
Reported on HB 3173 - Placement of Minority Children - One
Church One Child, an adoption agency with the specific focus of
finding African-American families within area churches to adopt
African-American children has circulated petitions around the
state for support of a bill drafted by Margaret Carter and Bill
Mccoy. This bill specifically addresses an order to the placement of minority children. Some of the wording is as follows:
Unless shown to be inappropriate and inconsistent with the best
interests of the child, the child shall be placed in the follownatural parents 2) extended
1)
ing order of preference:
families of the same racial or
family members or relatives 3)
families of a different
ethnic identification of the child 4)
racial or ethnic identification where there is evidence of
sensitivity to the child's race, ethnicity and culture. A child
shall not be free for adoption with a family of a different
racial or ethnic identification unless it can be documented that
a diligent search has been conducted to place the child in the
preference recommended. Some racial minority groups already
have laws enacted to cover the placement of their children.
Darryl asked the board to vote in support of this bill.
Discussion ensued on this topic regarding the writing of this
bill, the need of the bill having some "teeth" in addressing the
issue and how the League would advocate for the bill. After
discussIon it was moved and seconded (Brown/Lucas) that the
League would support the philosophy of HB 3173 as written. The
motion passed.
Darryl circulated a copy of SB 790, the "1991 Health Care For
Some discussion ensued about this bill and after
All" bill.
discussion, the matter was tabled.
Bill Wyatt commented that the League at some time in the past
endorsed various issues and as time goes by more action comes
Darryl
forth from the groups which initiated the issues.
indicated that some records are lost and there is no way of
knowing exactly what has been endorsed by the League in the
As the League hears from the various groups, we then can
past.
assess the issue and take a stand. Rian Brown suggested that
perhaps in the future, at the next legislative session, the
board should take a position on a number of issues and then
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research who is going to advocate for legislation and rather
than the League having to react to issues when notified, be able
to have groups get behind the issues that impact our constituency.
PROGRAM AND PLANNING
The Whitney N. Young Learning Center, MaleResponsibility and
African-American Male Connection programs were presented to the
board this month. Herman Lessard, director of these programs,
gave an overview of each. WNYLC is an after school tutorial
program which assists students with their school lessons with a
goal of raising their grade point averages. A component of the
WMYLC is the Parent Enrichment Class which enables participating
parents to learn to advocate and be a part of their children's
learning experiences. Herman further explained about the grants
from the Collins Foundation and the Hillinan Foundation which has
enabled the League to expand the WMYLC program into a cultural
center and library. The anticipated grand opening of the center
will be this fall.
The African American Male Connection program is designed to try
to turn around the mind set of young men who are gang affected/alcohol/drug abusers and give them anotherperspective on
their lives. A treatment program is developed for each and they
are monitored on a 30-day basis. The League networks with 8
other agencies on this project.
The Male Responsibility Program is an adolescent pregnancy
prevention program focusing on teen males.
Emphasis is placed
on building their self-esteem, the importance of education,
career planning, and the rights of passage. Mentors work with
the young men.
Herman also mentioned the possibility of a new program being
developed in computer training through the National Urban League
and IBM.
To facilitatethis program, it will be necessary to
establish partnerships with the business community in order to
provide the ongoing financial support and employment relationships for graduates of the program. The program would be housed
at WMYLC.
After Herman's presentation, board members commented on the
programs which are under his direction. A question arose
concerning at-risk girls and Sharon Gary-Smith responded that
there is a girls at-risk task force of the Juvenile Justice
Advisory Commission looking at the growing problems among girls.
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Directors also discussed the computer training program - whether
this program would duplicate services already available, the
staffing and funding.
Jim Francesconi stated that a method of measuring goals of each
program is needed and in the near future some format will be
given to each director. The board's involvement in this measurement process, however, should not override Darryl's authority.
FUND RAISING/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE - Lou Boston
Another membership drive packet was circulated to members
because the one enclosed in the board book had a number of
The membership drive will run from April 15th through
errors.
June 1st with a goal of enrolling 500 new members.
Co-Chairs of
this drive will be Stuart Hall and Baruti Artharee, President of
Coast Industries, representing small business; still waiting to
see if two players from the Trailblazers, Kevin Duckworth and
Buck Williams can also be co-chairs. Judi Pitre will be the
Lou also indicated that the membership targets
board liaison.
will need to be convinced of the efficiency of League programs,
documentation of the number of people served by the programs and
substantiation of the results of the programs.
There were two models of dues structures enclosed in the materiCategories of membership have been expanded and given new
als.
titles along with an explanation of each. Model 2 has a lower
Lou indicated that some polling was
fee structure than Model 1.
done to get a feel of how people would respond to the cost of
membership and the lower fees seemed more acceptable.
Discussion continued and a question was raised about tying the
strategy of the membership drive to the annual dinner.
It was
suggested that the membership fee to corporations have the
annual dinner table cost built into it.
Darryl also mentioned that there are prizes to be given to top
membership sellers.
Gina Wood mentioned that at some point the annual meeting needs
to become a part of the annual dinner and persons who are
members of the Urban League have a role in the direction of the
Joan indicated that during the previous discussions of
League.
the By-Laws, board members wanted to change the wording pertaining to the membership "voting" for the board and officers to
"presenting" - this is against NUL's policies; approval of the
board and officers is a requirement of the NUL.
Joan further
indicated that she and Bill have met and worked on this part of
the By-laws.
After discussion, it was moved and seconded (Francesconi/GarySmith) that Model 2 be selected as the fee structure with
further delegation to. the, committee to look at a way to integrate the annual dinner table cost into the corporate strategy;
the committee is also commended for doing an exceptional lob in
The motion passed.
putting this plan together.
Lou reported that through Donnie Griffin, Lolita Burnette, a
loaned executive will be coming on board to assist with the
membership drive.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE - Gina Wood
Gina asked all members to turn in the profile sheets which were
passed out last month.
Gina circulated the ballot indicating the slate of off ióers
which the Committee recommends to serve this coining year as well
as the persons to serve as the Delegate and Alternate Delegate
to the NUL's Delegate Assembly.
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There was discussion about the calendar for service of the Delegate/Alternate Delegate to the NtJL's General Assembly.
NUL
requires the position be held from January 1st through December
31st and our affiliate's election calendar runs from April 1st
through March 31st thereby causing a problem in having the same
person attend the regional conference and the convention.
After
discussion it was determined that our purposes are better served
by having the Chair and the Vice Chair become the Delegate and
Alternate Delegate rather than the names which were presented on
the ballot.
It was moved and seconded (Gary-Smith/Boehlke) that the slate of
officers presented be accepted with the exclusion of the Delegate and Alternate Delegate. The motion passed.
New officers of the Urban League of Portland are:
Bill Wyatt - Chair
Gina Wood - Vice Chair
Judi Pitre - Secretary
James Boehlke - Treasurer
FINANCE COMMITTEE - James Boehike
Jim indicated that the finance report was submitted in the board
packet and no further discussion is needed.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Su mit ed by:
Read and Approved By:
uline J. R ed
Administrative Assistant
Urban League of Portland
Judi Pitre
Secretary
Urban League Board of Directors
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Activities from:
March 19 - April 16, 1991
Visibility and Image
- Met with Governor Roberts, Bob Ames, and Mike Thorn
regarding my appointment as one of nine commissioners on the
Port of Portland. Senate confirmation is forthcoming.
- Met with members of the American-African Trade Relations
Association.
I agreed to serve on their advisory board.
- Spoke on the "New" Urban League to the following:
Downtown Rotary
The Eliot Neighborhood Association board
The Northwest Information & Referral Association
Kiwanis Club of South Riverside
KGW morning show
Local (Black) Baptist District Conference (briefly)
- Met with Bill Garbett from the Portland School District
regarding student positions on the educational task force.
- Facilitated and hosted the first of quarterly fair housing
seminars due to the contract we received from the city.
Met with Bob Lamb from the Department of Justice regarding
an update on the PUSH/NIKE controversy.
- Attended the Welfare Advisory Committee Meeting.
- Was taped for radio and television spots on the L.A.
police brutality incident and what is or may be happening
similar to this situation in Portland.
- Attended the Portland Future Focus working group meeting
on cultural diversity.
- Attended the Education Task Force meeting.
- Moderated the monthly KBOO program.
- Met with Chuck Diamond, a potential candidate for city
commissioner.
- Met with Clara Padilla Andrews and Gail Castillo regarding
the upcoming Multicultural Conference.
- Attended the Leadership Roundtable meeting.
- Was guest speaker at the April Multicultural Coalition
luncheon.
- Attended the PSU President's Advisory executive committee
meeting and the full meeting.
- Met with the Children Services Division (CSD) and the
Collins Day Care staff and board regarding the renewal of
the daycare's certification.
- Met with advisors, board members and invited guests of the
Oregon Peace Institute and Sen. Hatfield..
- Attended the Northeast Economic Development Alliance
meeting.
Consented to serve (only during the interim for
six months or less) on the executive board to help oversee
the housing program or initiative proposed by City
Commissioner Grethchen Kafoury to compensate for the
bankrupt Dominion Corporation.
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- Met with ReV. Clay Drayton regarding his proposed project
to emphasize positive music that youth can listen to.
- Met with Vicki Nakashima, on loan to NIKE in regards to a
joint reception for the Urban League's of Portland and
Memphis with the support of NIKE at the national
conference.
- Had lunch with Richard Donahue and Virginia Henson (MIKE)
and went on a tour of their campus.
- Was interviewed by Kwandaa Robertson, a senior at Grant
High school, regarding her senior thesis on integrating
African-American culture within the school curriculum.
- Attended a reception in honor of Jeannette Pal, Oregon's
Affirmative Action Officer (and Urban League board member)
sponsored by the Asian Alliance.
- Attended the candlelight vigil memorial for the 22 or more
African-American youth that were killed over a period of
years in gun related violence. The event was hosted by Self
Enhancement, Inc.
- Attended a reception in honor of former Governor of New
Mexico, Jerry Apodaca.
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Fund Raising/Membership
- Met with the membership advisory committee; the membership committee; and facilitated the press conference
announcing the membership campaign.
- Talked to POVA regarding a listing of hotels that could
accomodate the EOD Dinner.
- Attended the Urban League Guild meeting to discuss the
Western Regional meeting and fund raising.
- Met with the Annual Dinner committee.
- Began selling Urban League memberships.
Staff Skills and Department Strengthening
- Conducted board orientation with our new members, Clara
Padilla Andrews and Ed DeWald.
- Met with Lee Jenkins of the Parks Bureau and Tom Darby
regarding an employment problem.
- Met along with Tom Darby, representatives from the
Department of Labor regarding a partnership program they
have been developing.
- Cletus Moore and I interviewed potential candidates in the
youth program, the seniors program, and the two finalists
for the employment outreach position.
- Met with Michael Morrissey of the county's youth program
office to clear the air of any problems between our
agencies. Themeeting with Gary Smith and Duane Zussey is
forthcoming.
- Assisted program directors in making presentations to
United Way volunteers for the 91/92 allocation.
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- Met with Jeff Malachowsky of the Western States Center
regarding a fall conference on training community
organizers.
- Tom Darby and I met with Bea Brooks of Adult & Family
Services regarding possible monies in the area of employment
that would assist their welfare reform act programs.
- Met with Gary Withers of Concordia College regarding their
CEO/Board classes that lead toward certifiôation.
- Attended the Western Region National Urban League
conference in Denver.
Measure Five Assessment
It is still very difficult to get a feel on the impact of
Measure Five on our programs. The only recommendation,
fiscally, has been that the Youth Service Programs have been
advised that they may lose funding that will be equally
divided between the centers. For us, this means $29,000
which will mean the elimination of 1 1/2 FTE's,
transportation costs, etc. Although there is no clear
picture on the rest of our programs, the education
department has submitted a proposal to fund the Whitney
Young Learning Center to the Ford Foundation. I will keep
you informed each month (or before) on future developments.
The Urban Lea
URBAN PLAZA
10 North Russell Street
Portland Oregon 97227
FAX (503) 281 -2612
(503)280-2600
April 18, 1991
The Board of Directors
Urban League of Portland
Dear Members of the Board:
Presented here are March 1991 Combined Balance Sheet, Combined Statement
of Revenue and Expense and Monthly Budget Analysis of Revenue & Expenses
for the Urban League of Portland. These reports are for management use
only and are unaudited. Though these reports are not in their final form,
they do present fairly the actual revenues and expenses for the period.
Though it is not shown in these combined financial reports, separate
accounts are maintained for each fund to ensure the observance of
limitations and restrictions placed on the use of resources available to
These accounts are maintained in accordance with the
the League.
principles of fund accounting.
In this month's budget analysis, depreciation is shown as a separate line
Included in Occupancy charges and Rental
item after net revenue (loss).
and Maintenance expenses are costs of renovation and major building
The primary sources of funds are the Collins Foundation,
improvements.
Alcoa, KATU, rental income and unrestricted League funds. Though included
Since
in this report, these expenses are not normal operating expenses.
July 1, 1990, these non-routine expenses total approximately $78,526. If
League expenses are reduced by this amount, the general operating expenses
would go from a deficit of $55,570 before depreciation to a positive
$22,956.
Please note the following when reading the Directors' monthly report of
This report shows all revenues
budget analysis of revenue and expenses:
The first
and expenses for the nine (9) months ending March 31, 1991.
column with figures shows the "Annual Budget". The column headed "Actual
The "Remaining
YTD Balance" represents the total-to-date for the year.
Balance" represents what is left for the fiscal year when the "Actual YTD
The "Budget YTD" column
Balance" is deducted from the "Annual Budget".
provides the basis for determining the "Variance YTD" in calculating the
percent of variance (Var % YTD).
The percent of variance acts as a barometer to show how we are doing. If
the revenue variance is negative, we are doing better than projected. If
For
revenue variance is positive, we are not doing as well as expected.
If
the
variance
is
a
positive
number
we
are
expenses the opposite is true.
If the variance percent is negative we have spent more than
doing well.
budgeted.
Resptfu11y submitt ci,
C etiIs B. Moore, Jr.
Vice President, Finance & Administration
TLie urban L1eague of lfortland
Combined Balance Sheet
....,.:..,.
..
...........
March31, 1991
Total
(
T01TF trs t1 nt ErtateBaflk
1012 .0 S National Bank
1013 American State Bank
1020 Cash in Bank Payroll
3 573 97-:-45
870.00
5,000.00
(128.75)
C5891541
4,610.92
297,200.00
171,859.29
--1050-Petty-Cash
1051 Petty Cash Advance Employee
1100 Short-Term Investments
1120 Capital Fund
4
sReceva ble
12 0 0-A-c ccu
(3,216.66)
. ........ ..
1210 Employee Receivables
19,734.00
1221 CSBG P.estricted.. Receivables HH...: ....
.20,323.63
1222 MultCntv SSCReceivable
870 50700
1Z23LINkAGEetble
2,334.00
1224 Homeless Ill/Grant Receivable
9,142.00
1225 CSBG Grants Recevable
1226 JSC Grants_Receivable________________________________ .34)
tZ2T? S CGrants-RetVabie
3,854.00
1228 LIEAP Grants Receivable
28,714.00
1229 Whitney Young AIR
1,298.25
1400 Consumable Supplies
831,255.52
1820 Building & Bldg Improvements
8,230.29
1830 Leasehold ImprovementS
109,060.20
1840 Furniture & Fixtures
.
.
.
.'
.
1600-CrrtrUTDut7TrOifl1
t8 0H
..
.
1870 Computer Equipment ,.:
.
...
.
.
...
..
.
1880 Accumulated Depreciation
1891 Idle Facilities
1930 Accumulated Depre/Leasehold Im
1940 Accumulated Depre/Office Eguip
1960 Accumulated Depre/Automobiles
UflUT3TtdDpTe /C 0 mU tTEf p
TT7 e1991 Reserve for Idle Facilities
1999 Audit Clearing Account
-:
93,407.30
(40,644.00)
432,516.00
1827804796
(7,853.79
(80,764.62
(15,066.28
.
... -
(-s87r5T3-57
.
(201,464 91
,495 59
(
TotalassetS
2000 Accounts Payable
210 0N e-t-PyrIIAcT1rd
2110
2120
2130
2 140W
2150
2151
2152
.
Federal W/H Taxes Payable .1
FICA W/H Taxes Payable
State W/H Taxes Payable
tTonPayabl e
Cmnp
cr kr
Other Payroll Taxes Payable
Life & AD&D Insurance Payable
Retirement Benefit Plan A/P
.
:.
.
.
e
--215 4-CreditUnto'nACc0lrrrt5PaYable
2155 Urban League Dues Payable
2156 BCBS Dental Plan Payable
___________.
2157 Kaiser Health Plan Payable
.
-2'I58-paorflcrpThFyable
2159 Other Volunteer Deductions A/P
2160 Other Withholdings Payable
2242 Accrued Employee Vacation/Sick
2 24 5AcrUeE m1yBflttts
2300 Unearned Grant Revenues
2410 Accrued Interest Payable
2610 UrbanPlazaLease Obligation
2640 PDC Plaza II Note Payable
2999 Default/Out of Balance Account
61,292.33
14674146-4
18,165.43
33,108.81
9,965.14
7,417.16
179.32
(3,397.59
1t9.
360700
31.50
880.54
(1,964.90)
(92.86
2,023.25
54,538.28
4-475 8 9751
168,515.00
32,675.50
648,940.17
87854796
199,076.96
4,603.49
17433-7-4-257-6-6
3000 Fund Balance
Excess revenue over (under) expenditures
.
.
162,413.37
.(96,214.19)
6T67t99TT8
TötTf UiTd b a lä1T
Total liabilities & fund balance
For Management Use Only
Unaudited
1,499,624.84
.Urbea'eor-t-1-a-rrd
Combined Revenue & Expenditure
March 31, 1991
Total
400CtTThUt1ons
Special Events-Revenue:::,:,
..
...
':
:.':.
4200
'
4700 United Way'Allocation
Gov 'Agncys
5000 Fees & Grants fromfTft
6000 Membership Dues-Individuals
6100 Membership Dues-Corporations
6500 Investment Income
äYT11RëVe1TU e
68 0 OTR
6900 Support Svc Allocation Revenue
:'.
',':,
';
.
5
1,066756.57
440,920.38
467.00
7-STI-3782
48,618.11
6,497.99
41,369.90
73033
4,272.00
31,992.16
1,257.90
85271-8
3,851.89
30,218.04
4,060.32
57T5'8'4100
39,227.92
22,343.88
7,897.25
1agez
7100 Causual Labor
7T0YE'r 5T yrrfi'ts
7200 Payroll Taxes
7300 Workers Compensation
8000 Professional 'Fees
800'3tel'Fe"
8004 Education & Training
8008 Audit & Accounting
8020 Advertising Expenses
S..
8107 Program Supplies':..
200 Telephone & Telegraph '.'
8T0ffiil5p1-1e..
(
S
'. '
Total 'revenuè.'':':'.
7ØØ Salaries &
'
'.
5
.
.
.
5
..
5
..
..
''..
.
5
5
',.
.
J300 Postage & Shipping
8'4'0
0OtpyBu'il-d1-ng&Gr'u1s-)
8401 Office Rent
8406 Utilities
8408 Building Supplies
5
5
.
84Bu11d1M1Ttnan ce &Rpa1'-r
.':,
'8410
Real Estate' Taxes ':'
7785858
109,710.59
170,780.51
554,220.14
47375OO
2,035.00
250.00
66.80
58733Tr8
139,122 77
3'025T35
.,,,,
'...',
'
155.41
".
51,497.48
8500 Equipment Rental"& Maintenance
5,497.85
8501 Computer Maint/Software tThT s
8 8'4.8 2
8 E0P'fiit"iii7'AYrW
o7Tb
324.57
8606 Subscriptions to Periodicals
2,804.67
8701 Travel Local
2,040.80
8702 Travel Out of Town
175'00t5
,:,:
3,604.67
8709 Hotel,Meals, &Incidental Exps
25,553.65
.'..,
8800 Conferences/Conventions/Mtgs
50.00
8900 Specific Assist"to-Individuals
e3;749Tr9
8 9T0 S pei1vt E'n s e s
2'35e0
9
315.00
9002 Membership Dues-Organization
4,254.82
9091 Payments to National
.__________________________ 80.00
9100 Awards & Grants
2T000T00
3,385.00
9110 Youth Employment & Trng Progm
1,672.43
9200 Interest Expenses
33,498.95
9300 Insurance(Non-employee)
.00
..
'40,644.00
9504 Depreciation-Buildings,,...
422 88
9901 CEO Search Expense
lTt6 29?076
'T't'lxrrditirre
5
,
S
5
,
.
S
555
5
Excess revenue over (under) expenditures
Beginning fund balance
Ending fundbalance
For Management Use Only
Unaudited
(96,214.19)
162,413.37
66,199.18
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH, 1991
BUDGET ANALYSIS OF REVENUE & EXPENSES
Actual YTD
Balance
Annual
Budget
REVENUE:
Pubic Support:
Contributions
Special Events
United Way
Other Revenue
Grants & Contracts
Total Public
Other Revenue:
Membership Dues
Investment Income
Rental Income
Other Revenue
$0
$222,700
$27,859
$109,711
$170,781
Variance
lTD
Budget
lTD
$39,141
($109,711)
$51,919
$50,250
$0
$167,025
Var %
lTD
$22,391
($109,711)
($3,756)
45%
0%
-2%
$0
$0
$0
$0
$579,089
$558,595
$20,494
$434,317
($124,278)
-29%
$868,789
$866,945
$1,844
$651,592
($215,353)
-33%
$0
$0
$0
0%
$7,715
$7,500
$5,215
70%
$10,000
$0
$0
$2,285
$67
($67)
$84,663
$58,337
$139,123
($58,337)
($54,460)
$94,663
$199,812
($105,149)
TOTAL REVENUE
$963,452
$1,066,757
EXPENSES:
Salaries
Employee Benefits
yroll Taxes
-orkers' Comp
$588,853
$61,298
$92,554
$0
$0
$0
($67)
0%
0%
0%
$63,497
($58,337)
($75,626)
-119%
$70,997
($128,815)
-181%
($l03,305
$722,589
($344,168)
-48%
$147,466
$441,640
$45,974
$69,416
$0
$252
($29,164)
$20,797
($6,498)
-63%
30%
$0
$441,387
$75,138
$48,618
$6,498
Total Compensation
Other Expenses:
Professional Fees
Supplies
Telephone
Postage & Shipping
Occupancy
Rental & Maintenance
Printing & Subscripti
Travel
Conferences
Specific Assistance
Membership Dues
Awards & Grants
Interest Expenses
Insurance
Miscellaneous
Other Expenses
$742,705
$571,641
$171,064
$557,029
($14,613)
-3%
$36,381
$15,680
$20,210
$7,556
$76,063
$29,000
$13,670
$15,975
$7,470
$250
$10,022
$1,500
$78,364
$13,637
$30,218
$4,060
$119,156
$182,478
$4,209
$9,950
$49,303
($41,983)
$2,043
($10,008)
$3,496
($43,093)
($153,478)
$9,461
$6,025
($41,833)
$200
$9,472
($3,965)
($1,672)
($15,999)
$27,286
$11,760
$15,158
$5,667
$57,047
$21,750
$10,253
$11,981
$5,603
$188
$7,517
$1,125
($51,079)
($1,877)
($15,061)
$1,607
($62,109)
($160,728)
$6,043
$2,031
($43,700)
$138
$6,967
($4,340)
($1,672)
($20,374)
-187%
-16%
-99%
$0
$0
$3,561
$18,073
($14,512)
$2,671
($15,402)
-577%
Total Operating Exp
$254,838
$550,685
($295,847)
$191,129
($359,557)
-188%
TOTAL EXPENSES
(Before Depre)
NET REVENUE (LOSS)
$997,543
$1,122,327
($124,784)
$748,157
($374,169)
-50%
($25,568)
($115,229)
451%
Total Other Revenue
(
$67,000
Remaining
Balance
Deprec & Amort
t after depreciation
$0
$17,500
($34,091)
$50
$550
$5,465
$1,672
$33,499
($55,570)
$40,644
($96,214)
($13,840)
$43,936.
($6,498)
$0
($89,661)
.
$0
$13,125
$0
$0
0%
0%
28%
-109%
-739%
59%
17%
-780%
73%
93%
-386%
0%
-155%
0%
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
MONTHLY BOARD BOOK REPORT
DEPARTMENT: NORTHEAST YOUTH SERVICE CENTER
MONTH:
March, 1991
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS:
The Northeast Youth Service Center has begun to address the growing
number of girls in high risk/gang related activities.
Youth who
have been referred to our program for Diversion and counseling are
urged to participate in the Youth in Transition Program.
Youth
from age 14 to 16 attend a four week session (2 hours each) on
Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of the program is to provide counseling and education
that deter further anti-social behavior and enhance support bases
and youth advocacy for youth.
The program content includes:
Addressing the Committing Offense,
Anti-Social Behavior, Effects of Incarceration, Respecting the
Rights of Others, Drug Awareness, Negative Peer Group Detachment
and Gang Prevention.
In association with this program the Center has begun to deliver
supportive services to parents of children who are involved in gang
activity or at risk of involvement in gang activity. Center Staff
members Pam Davis, Larry Clayton and volunteers Mark Carter and
Cheryl Johnson team together with the parents group. The Parents
In Action Group meets every Wednesday of the month from 7:30 to 9pm
The goal of this ongoing support group is to
at the Center.
promote youth advocacy and combat gang and drug violence.
Larry Clayton is working hard to put together a new program called
NULITES stands for "National Urban League Incentive to
NULITES.
Excel and Succeed". The objectives of NULITES are to promote and
develop leadership characteristics in young African American youth
and to provide an opportunity for community service,and other
activities that create community spirit. A significant feature of
NULITES is that it provides an avenue for adult and youth
partnership.
Youth activities are picking-up.
The Center celebrated an
"Afternoon at the Urban League" on a Friday afternoon.
Children
from the different groups involved at the Center and in the
neighborhood were invited to an afternoon of hot dogs, soda, and
About twenty-five kids attended. The plan is to have at
movies.
least one afternoon per month that will be "Popcorn and Movies" at
the NEYSC.
Summer is almost upon us.
beginning in earnest.
Locating jobs for kids this summer is
Phyllis Pace, the Youth Employment
Coordinator, is beginning to focus in that direction. Please feel
free to pass on any suggestions for possible positions for summer
jobs.
Work began this month on development of a computer software program
which will collect data for the entire agency. This system will
enable United Way and other reports to be generated much more
efficiently and accurately. This client tracking system will have
a "shake-down cruise" in the Youth Center to work out the "bugs".
It should be collecting data from the entire League by the end of
June.
The monthly statistics were much improved. Counseling hours have
almost doubled since the previous report.
I project that by the
end of the June, our fiqures will match contractual cioals.
YSC: URBAN LEAGUE NEYSC
PERIOD:
DATE:
July - March, 1991
April 8, 1991
TOTAL
Contracted
YTD
Completed
Total
(S
Objectives
Hours
Youth
Hours
Youth
%Hrs
%Yth
Total Program
9000
765
8,227
877
91%
115%
Diversion Services
1500
300
2,012
350
134%
117%
/1//I
36
/1//I
33
/1/I
92%
74%
////
NAB
Empl. Readiness
1000
/////
741
/1/
/////
270
/7///
168
/77/
62%
BB/BS Kinship
2000
15
1,966
18
98%
120%
Counseling
3215
300
1,474
117
46%
39%
255%
////
141%
/7/7
/7/
/7/
/7/
/7/
Emp Placements
Case Coordination
Volunteer Services
(NON-CTS)
150
/////
383
1000
/7/7/
/1/1/
1,415
/7/
/1/
238
7/7
/////
/
1st Qtr Clients
/1/1/
///// I/I/I
224
EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR MARCH/APRIL (91)
Progress report on Employer/League Partnership Activities
In last month's report it was pointed out that we had narrowed the
number of candidates for the Employment Outreach Coordinator
position down to 3 finalists and that we had hoped to make a
decision as soon as possible. We have reached a final decision for
the position and are waiting for confirmation from the applicant.
However, there has been an addition (literally) to the situation.
After negotiating with NIKE we will be able to hire two people
instead of just one.
One position will be for the Employment
Outreach Coordinator as originally planned.
The other position
will be for an Employment Outreach Specialist. We hope to be able
to hire the two top finalists from the group of people who applied
for the Coordinator position.
The addition of these two staff will greatly enhance our ability to
fill the job orders that regularly get placed with us. In the past
we had to depend, for the most part, on "walk-ins" to fill job
orders.
With the added staff we will be able to go out and
actively recruit people from the community for the positions.
McDonald's Corporation has joined the Partnership between the
League and the business community. They will provide a volunteer
to work at the League in the Employment Department one afternoon
per week interviewing clients, providing limited employment
counseling, and referring people to jobs.
United Way Presentation
On. April 2, Dr. Darryl Tukufu and Tom Darby made a presentation to
the United Way dealing with "Constituency Representation."
We
asked for a total of $151,000 in that category, $60,000 of which
will be dedicated to constituency representation services which
will be provided through the Employment Department.
The presentation went well. Indeed, Susan Gast, of the United Way
staff, made the comment that the Urban League should have done the
training seminar on how to make presentations.
Referrals and Placements
March
Referrals:
Placements:
1990/91 y-t-d
40
234
2
33
ADULT AND SENIOR SERVICES
Our count is down in case management units due to the loss of
staff.
We are in the process of filling these positions which will
assist us to raise our units in this area.
We are meeting our
contract obligations in all of our other areas of service.
This year, due to Measure 5 passing, Nultnomah County did not
conduct the usual R.F.P.; instead they rolled-over the contracts.
This year we will submit a new contract for our Focal Point and
Targeted Work Plan.
Here is a success story on a gatekeeper referral from Multnomah
County Aging Services to the Urban League Senior Services.
The
client was a homeless person who had lived in her car for several
years.
Through the efforts of the Water Company she was placed
into low-income housing.
She needed hercarrepaired to get back
and forth to work and the Center's Director advocated on b?half of
the client in obtaining all the necessary. parts to get the car
repaired.
We are currently serving 235 clients.
load of 50+ clients.
There are:
51
93
91
98
Each case manager has a case
Case Management cases
CM/OPI cases
Short Term cases
Transportation Only cases
We are in the process of hiring an Activity Coordinator for planning activities within the Center. This person will coordinate the
activities with other co-locating agencies, Loaves & Fishes and
Aging Services-Northeast Branch Office.
Providence Day Care
program will not be a part of the Center. It is our hopes that one
of the other day care centers will join our efforts to deliver
service to seniors.
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
EDUCATION/CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MONTHLY REPORT, MARCH, 1991
HERMAN L. LESSARD, DIRECTOR
WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. LEARNING CENTER (WMYLC)
The Parent Enrichment component of the Whitney M.
Young, Jr.
Learning Center conducted two workshops during the month of March.
On March 6th, the topic was "Building self-esteem in you and your
child".
There was a lot of interaction among the parents who
attended the workshop.
On March 27th, the topic focus on "Special Parenting Problems".
The main issue was how to effectively discipline the child in the
home and in school and the stress associated with being a single
parent.
The Learning Center has also seen an increase in the number of
parents who are dropping by and/or calling in to check on the
cprogress of their children in the since the Parent Enrichment
sessions began.
A total of 47 parents are enrolled in the Parent Enrichment
program.
A total
of 148 students have
Improvement program at WMYLC.
participated
in
the
Student
MALE RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM (MRP)
NRP began regular group sessions at Portinouth Middle School in the
St. John's area during the month of March. Eighteen youth have
enrolled at that location. MRP program is currently in operation
at two middle, schools, one high school and at the Urban League
Plaza. The program is developing plans to tie all the youth at the
different schools into the Urban Plaza location during the summer
months.
There are 67 youth participating in the group sessions.
Weekly staffing for the African-American Male Connection Program
were conducted during the month of March. By the end of the month
a total of 25 Intense Treatment Plans were developed and the youth
were assigned to the individual agencies in the program.
Budget forms are in the process of being completed for the 1991-92
fiscal year.
Whitney Young Learning Center
Monthly Report for
March 199l_
Statistics
Total # of students served:
62
Total # of student visits:
284
Total # of tutoring hours provided:
664
Total
148
of students year to date:
Total # of volunteers/hours:
Ethnicity
Black
7/49
Male
Female
31
30
Asian
i
White
Hispanic
Schools Served
Number
Number
Wilson
2
Holy Redeemer
2
Grant
4
TubTnan
3
Lincoln
3
Fernwood
4
Jefferson
9
Beaumont
4
Madison
2
Whitaker
2
Benson
5
Meek
1
Cleveland
5
Portsmouth
2
Roosevelt
0
Ockley Green
1
Franklin
1
AYOS
0
Open Meadows
0
Holy Cross
0
Catlin Gabel
2
P C C
6
Central Catholic
1
P S U
0
Sacred Heart
3
P.Adventist A.
1
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1991
iiIp
MULTPURPOSE CONFERENCE ROOM
Th Urban League of Porfiand
URBAN PLAZA
10 North Russell Street
Portland, Oregon 97227
M&Ei1i]
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(
MAY 22, 1991
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FUNDRAISING/CONMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
PROGRAM AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
SPECIAL REPORTS
GUILD UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 24, 1991
The April meeting of the Urban League Board of Directors, held
in the Multi-Purpose Conference Room, Urban Plaza, 10 North
Russell Street, was called to order at 4:18 p.m. by Chair, Bill
Wyatt.
The following Directors were in attendance: Clara Andrews, Jim
Boehlke, Rian Brown, Ed DeWald, Marva Fabien, Kevin Fuller, Rita
Lucas, Judi Pitre and Bill Wyatt.
The following Directors were absent with excuse: Louis Boston,
Joan Brown-Kline, Jim Francesconi, Tom Gallagher, Sharon GarySmith, Donnie Griffin, Stuart Hall, Patricia Hill-Warren,
Elizabeth Kutza, Jeannette Pai and Gina Wood.
The following Directors were absent without excuse:
and Wally Scales.
Staff in attendance were:
Cotton and Pauline Reed.
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Don Calvert
Darryl Tukufu, Cletus Moore, Barbara
The minutes of the March meeting were approved.
Barbara Cotton, Director of the Adult and Senior Services
Department, gave an in depth overview of the senior program and
the services provided to clients residing in inner North and
Northeast Portland. This program has recently moved into the
building at Martin Luther King & Killingsworth to be co-located
with Nultnomah County Aging Services and Loaves and Fishes.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR - Bill Wyatt
Bill introduced the two new members of the board, Clara Andrews
and Ed DeWald.
Bill announced some of the chairs of the 91/92 standing
committees:
Elizabeth Kutza - Program and Planning
Jim Boehike - Finance
Rian Brown - Personnel
Judi Pitre - Community Relations
Lou Boston - Fund Raising
An update of committee assignments will be going out within the
next week or two. Bill asked Pauline to compile a listing for
him which indicates the attendance of all board members for the
past 10 months.
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The chair of each standing committee was asked to prepare a
calendar of proposed meeting dates for the next year.
All board members were again asked to submit their board profile
sheets.
Bill mentioned that he will be speaking with a couple of board
members about planning the retreat.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT - Darryl S. Tukufu
Darryl asked board members to contact the county commissioners
to advocate on behalf of the Youth Service Center programs which
could be severely impacted by proposed cuts caused by Measure 5.
He reported that he has contacted Gladys Mccoy, Pauline Anderson
and Rick Bauxnan.
He has spoken with the assistants of Sharron
Kelley and Gary Hansen and he will be getting back in touch with
Kelley and Hansen. The three commissioners to whom he has
spoken have been open in their conversations.
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Darryl reported that the IBM Computer Training Program as
mentioned in last month's meeting is a joint effort between
Urban League and IBM. He will be getting a packet of
information out to board members within the next week or two
showing how the program would work. After a brief discussion,
Bill advised Darryl to submit the information to the Program and
Planning Committee rather than to the complete board.
Darryl
indicated that the National Urban League is waiting to get a
response so some action will need to occur very shortly.
Darryl stated that he goes before the Senate for confirmation of
the Port of Portland appointment next week. He also reported
that he will be sitting for short terms on a number of
boards/advisory boards.
Darryl reported on the status of the membership drive...to date
there are 77 paid members. A video was shown of the 30 second
PSA which will be airing within a few days.
Reported that
there is a luncheon meeting with members of the religious
community scheduled next week to discuss Urban League Sabbath.
Urban League Sabbath is an event where a member of the
church/synagogue or League staff or Guild members can perhaps
have something to say about the Urban League and sign people up
for memberships. Board members are asked to inquire at their
places of worship if this effort can be done and they were asked
tocall Pauline to advise.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS - Judi Pitre
Judi reported on the press conference which was held to kick-off
the membership drive. She has been attending the advisory
committee meetings of the membership drive. U.S. West
Communications has donated their telemarketing center the week
of May 20th during the day. The Guild will be providing
volunteers to make thank you calls, contact past members and by
using the reverse directory, call individuals and businesses in
North and Northeast Portland asking for their support of the
League.
Nathan Jones is sending a personal letter to all
African American educators; Lolita Burnette and Judi are
preparing a letter to local college chancellors. James
Larpenteur is sending personal letters to the top 150 law firms
in the greater Portland area. Ken Smith is sending personal
letters to approximately 75 clients/organizations and Jerry
Arnold will be sending a personal letter to several elected and
government officials.
In-kind donations for postage, plaques,
enraving, printing of membership cards, certificates, etc. are
needed; if anyone on the board knows anyone who can make a
contribution, please refer them to Cletus. Nate Jones will be
providing an autographed NFL football as a campaign incentive.
The expenses to date are:
is estimated at $300
$600 for printing materials, postage
Board members are encouraged to obtain memberships of their
businesses/corporations and if they personally have not joined,
are asked to do so.
It is the intention to have a press release
at the end of the campaign to let people know the success of the
membership drive.
Cletus explained the tracking system being used in the campaign
in order for board members to get credit for memberships sold.
FINANCE COMMITTEE - James Boehike
Jim stated that the finance report which was in the board book
has a couple of formula errors.
In the net revenue or loss
column, under the variance year to date, it shows $115,000 and
it should be $30,000. It is a negative variance.
In Cletus'
report under Occupancy Costs, it shows $78,000 in capital
expenditures. These were not budgeted and are not really
expenses in the technical terms. They do have an impact where
the League stands compared to budget
Board members asked other
questions and Jim answered same.
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Bill Wyatt reported that the League still has ownership of the
Beech Street property.
Cletus stated that he is looking into
the lot being used as a city garden and if this can happen, it
would take the property off of the tax rolls.
Cletus also
stated that in four years, the owner of Urban Plaza will donate
the property to the League after a current appraisal has been
completed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30.
Sub itt d by:
Read and Approved by:
Administrative Assistant
Urban League of Portland
di Pitre
Secretary
Urban League Board of Directors
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Activities from:
April 17 - May 14, 1991
Visibility and Image
Tour of Emanuel Hospital in preparation to serve on the Emanuel
Medical Center Foundation board.
Met with Mayor Clark's executive assistant David Kish.
Attended the Fair Housing Conference.
Met with Harry Glickman, president of the Portland Trailblazers.
Met
and
referred to
the Oregon
Association
of
Minority
Entrepreneurs, Dr. Lawrence Adegite who wants to open an eye clinic
in NE Portland.
Attended meetings of the educational task force.
Attended various committee meetings of the Leader's Roundtable.
Attended the Jefferson Award (KOIN-TV) luncheon.
Was the keynote speaker in the opening session of the Multicultural
Leadership Conference sponsored by the Northwest Community
Development Corp.
Met with Port of Portland officials; attended the senate
confirmation hearing; was confirmed by the full senate; and
attended (as an observer) the Port of Portland May commission
meeting---I will be sworn in on May 29, 1991, at 11:20 A.M. in
Salem
Spoke at the Black Issues Conference at Oregon State University.
Spoke at the University of Oregon on cultural diversity and race
relations.
Attended the Oregon Black Professional's dance.
Spoke on the "new" Urban League for:
Jack and Jill, Portland Chapter
Humboldt Neighborhood Association
Gave "motivational" speeches at:
Vancouver Avenue Baptist Church youth program
Applegate Elementary school "Boys Day"
Oregon Episcopal School memorial celebration
Met with Leonard Girard, Ken Lewis et al from "I Have a Dream"
Foundation.
Spoke on KGW radio's evening program on gang activity and the
Safeway situation.
Hosted the Unity Breakfast Committee meeting.
Attended the luncheon sponsored by Philip Morris Companies
regarding preparation for the Bill of Rights tour in June.
Hosted KBOO radio's Proverbial Perspectives program.
Was interviewed by the Oregonian for an upcoming article on the
Urban League.
Continued to be briefed on the Portland Community Reinvestment
Initiatives when I am unable to attend the meetings.
Participated on a panel highlighting ethnic concerns at the
Minority Aging Conference sponsored by the University of Portland.
Met with Thalia Zepatos, part time staff at Gov. Roberts Portland
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office.
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Spoke briefly on "partnerships" at Planned Parenthood's annual
dinner meeting.
Met with representatives of Safeway stores regarding reestablishing
contact with the Urban League...they presented us with a "sponsor"
membership.
Attended the Minority Advisory Council joint meeting with Dr.
Judith Rainaley and staff.
Assisted in and attended a meeting between Portland Sickle Cell
Anemia Foundation and Providence Hospital regarding care of Sickle
Cell patients and expanding Sickle Cell Education.
Fund Raising/Membership
Worked on membership campaign:
sold'memberships, taped PSA's for
radio and television, attended a few of the advisory committee
meetings.
Worked on the annual dinner preparations.
Staff Skills and Department Strengthening
Herman Lessard and I met with Charles Rooks and Marty Lemke of
Meyer Trust to reestablish a relationship with the foundation and
the Urban League.
Moore, Lessard and I met with Duane Zussy, director of Human
Services for Multnomah County and some of his department managers
in order to establish a positive working climate.
Net with NIKE employment director, Reggie Barefield.
Completed
assisting
program
directors
with
United
Way
presentations.
Continued weekly director and staff meetings.
Aging Services, Loaves and Fishes, and Urban League staff met to
discuss the Senior Center and to clear the air of any possible
disagreements or concerns.
Attended the first meeting of NULITES (National Urban League
Incentives to Excel and Succeed).
This is the youth movement we
are starting here that is part of the National Urban League's move
to recapture African-American youth.
Attended the Youth Service Center's contract negotiation session
with the county's Youth Program Office.
Measure Five Assessment
We will not lose any monies for our youth or education programs
this coming year. We are not completely sure what is going on with
the senior programs although there are indications that we will
also not lose funding in this area.
Although not really related to Measure Five, United Way is saying
that agencies should look for either a 2% increase or decrease.
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND
EDUCATION/CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MONTHLY REPORT, APRIL, 1991
HERMAN L. LESSARD, DIRECTOR
WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. LEARNING CENTER (WMYLC)
The Parent Enrichment component of the Whitney
M.
Young,
Jr.
Learning Center conducted two workshops during the month of April.
On April 10th and 24th the topic was "Effective Parent Advocacy"
Part I and II. These workshops were designed to endow parents with
relevant information as to how they can make a difference in the
planning and inipleinentation of curriculum, regulations, and other
decisions that effect the education of their children.
The
workshops were conducted by Herman Lessard.
The Learning Center has established a working relationship with
Portland State University's School of Education for the education
majors to do their teaching field placement with the students of
Whitney Young. This effort has resulted in the one-to-oneratio of
tutors to students. Five students from the School of Education are
currently participating in this joint venture. Plans are also in
the making to continue this alliance between Whitney Young and
Portland State University students for the Fall 1991 school year.
Whitney Young received a donation of a McIntosh computer/color
printer from Ms. Becky Allen.
This computer along with the
educational software packages will be utilized to improve students
academic skills in the areas of reading, math, typing, social
studies and desk-top publishing.
As of April 30,
1991 there were 166 students enrolled in the
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Learning Center.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE CONNECTION PROGRAM (AAMCP)
On April 25th, the first "30-day" evaluation for the participants
in the AAMCP was conducted. The majority of the youth enrolled in
the program had skipped one or two group sessions with the
providers.
It was agreed that an in-house communications network system would
be set up with all the providers and JDH so that if a youth would
miss a group session at any of the locations, that within 30
minutes the Urban League and JDH counselors would be notified in an
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attempt to track down the youth.
It was felt by all members that were in attendance that this type
of tracking would reinforce our efforts to keep the youth within
their scheduled treatment plans.
We are currently soliciting churches, fraternities, and other male
organizations in attempts to recruit positive adult men as mentors
for the Program.
Currently there are 25 teen males enrolled in the African American
Male Connection Program. There are 18 mentors, eight of which are
provided through the Coalition of Black Men.
MALE RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAN (MRP
The Male Responsibility Program is currently operating out of two
middle schools and three high schools including Jefferson and
Lincoln.
Group sessions are taking place on Tuesday through Thursday at
these locations.
currently there are 69 youth involved in this program.
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Field trips and outdoor group sessions are scheduled for the summer
months for the Male Responsibility Program and the African American
Male Connection Program.
The Male Responsibility Program and Junior Achievement, Inc. are
working together in a joint venture at Lincoln High School.
The
Director of Education and Career Development is teaching a class in
Applied Economics.
The class is designed to provide students the
opportunity to interact regularly with the business community. It
also combines the content of traditional high school economics
courses with opportunities for students to use their understanding
of economic principles in a computerized management simulation and
as the managers of a student company.
There are 18 youth
participating in the course.
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Whitney Young Learning Center
Monthly Report for
April, 1991
Statistics
Total # of students served:
68
Total 4 of student visits:
398
Total # of tutoring hours provided:
944
Total # of students year to date:
166
Total # of volunteers/hours:
9/143
Ethnicity
Male
Black
Female
32
33
Asian
1
White
1
Hispanic
Schools Served
1
Number
Wilson
Number
2
Holy Redeemer
2
4
Tubman
1
2
Fernwood
4
14
Beaumont
3
1
Whitaker
4
1
Meek
1
Cleveland
5
Portsmouth
1
Roosevelt
1
Ockley Green
0
Franklin
1
P. Adventist A.
1
Binnsmead
1
Irvington
1
Catlin Gabel
3
P C C
3
Central Cathblic
1
POIC
2
Sacred Heart
4
Humboldt
2
Grant
Lincoln
Jefferson
Madison
Benson
DEPARTMENT: NORTHEAST YOUTH SERVICE CENTER
MONTH:
April, 1991
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS:
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This month saw the solid reformation of the Citizens Advisory Board
(CAB)
for the Northeast Youth Service Center.
Eight people
attended the "Reformation" meeting, reviewing the group by-laws,
discussing the purpose of the group, and examining the present
Youth Service Center programs.
The CAB will meet on the fourth
Monday of each month (except for holidays).
The position of Southeast Asian Outreach Coordinator was filled
this month. Chiem-Seng Yaangh, a recent graduate of Portland State
University began working at the Center in mid-month. Fluent in the
Mien, Lao and Hmong languages, Chiem-Seng gives us the ability to
work with the Laotian, Cambodian and Mien families in Portland.
Summer youth program planning continues. In process are agreements
with the PlC (Private Industry Council) and the U.S. Forest Service
summer for youth employment.
Plans are also being finalized on
weekly recreation/educations programs with the Forest Service
Center at Estacada and with Parks Bureau for activities at Blue
Lake Park.
It should be a very active summer.
The final presentation was made to the United Way volunteer
committee for $61,175.
At the same time the County finally made
its decision regarding the financial support for the Youth Service
Centers.
The proposed cuts were eliminated and the final budget
figure given to us was for $278,830.
The projected donations
distributed to the program is $10,000. The total estimated budget
planned for the next fiscal year is $350,005.
CLIENTS/CONTRACT STATISTICS:
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PERIOD:
DATE:
July - April, 1991
May 13, 1991
Contracted
Objectives
Hours
Youth
Total Program
9,000
Diversion Services
NAB
Empl. Readiness
TOTAL
YTD
Completed
Total
Hours
Yth
%Hrs
%Yth
765
9,478
923
105%
121%
1,500
300
2,466
384
164%
128%
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38
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106%
781
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78%
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1,000
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270
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172
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64%
BB/BS Kinship
2,000
15
2,116
19
106%
127%
Counseling
3,215
300
1,769
124
55%
41%
Emp Placements
Case Coordination
Volunteer Services
(NON-CTS)
150
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420
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280%
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1,000
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1,610
/1/
161%
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317
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/1/
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224
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1st Qtr Clients
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EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL/MAY (91)
Progress Report on Employer/League Partnership Activities
The Employment Department has hired its new Employment Outreach
Coordinator. She is Brenda Sherman Sanders. Brenda has worked for
Precision Cast Parts in their personnel department, and has had a
number of years recruiting for two African American owned
employment and recruiting agencies in the Bay area in California.
Her primary role will be to recruit African Americans, other people
of color and women to fill the jobs that employers list with the
League.
One of the primary difficulties that we have had in the
past is that we, like the other programs in the area, have had to
rely too much on "walk-in" traffic. On a number of occasions jobs
have gone begging because the right people have not come in at the
right time and/or the right jobs have not come in at the right
time.
The addition of the Employment Outreach Coordinator to our
staff will go a long way to remedying that weakness.
On May 14 we had a follow-up meeting with the core group of
employers' to discuss the implementation of the plan to have
employer volunteers working here at the League on a daily basis.
Some of the employers will be coming to the League between now and
june 1st to get oriented to the League and the department. They
will also be helping us get the system and files set up so that we
be able to get into full operation beginning the first week of
June.
KBMS Job Fair
On may 15th the League participated in the KBMS Job Fair held in
the Jefferson High School Cafeteria from 2 to 5 in the afternoon.
The turn out was excellent and we served an estimated 225
individuals. (About 225 people filled out applications and gave us
resumes.
We talked to many more, answering questions about the
League.)
We took answered questions, took resumes and made
appointments for people to come in to the League for assistance.
Referrals and Placements
April
Referrals:
Placements
41
1990/91 y-t-d
275
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Adult & Senior Services
Paula Stewart the Activities Coordinator for the center started on
May 6, 1991. She is in the process of developing the Calendar for
the center's activities.
Karen Stratton alone with Barbara Cotton are working with Liz
McKinney to develop,plan and implement an Alzhe±mer's support group
and activities for the Alzheimer clients.
The Advisory Committee has completed to pre test for the needs
survey and they are working on getting the completed evaluation,
before sending the survey out to clients.
Open house for the New Senior Center is scheduled for june 21,
1991.
Case loads for our Case Managers are growing. Each caseload is over
50 +. Due to the proposed cuts in OPI services we may have to
develop a waiting list.
Below is a brief on the amount of clients in each service category.
Case management ------------------ 52 clients
Case management/OPI --------------- =98 clients
Short term intervention ----------- -92 clients
Transportation --------------------- -92 clients
We have taken a cut in the amount of rides we can schedule for
clients ,therefore our center van will be used to provide rides for
clients.
April 24, 1991
Memorandum
To:
Board of Directors
Darryl Tukufu,CEO
SUBJECT:
GUILD UPDATE
1.
THE GUILD CURRENTLY HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF 47.
2.
AN ELECTION COMMITTEE HAS BEEN APPOINTED BY
THE PRESIDENT.
THEY ARE CHARGED WITH
DEVELOPING A ROSTER OF OFFICERS TO BE VOTED
UPON AT THE NEXT MEETING -- MAY 8, 1991.
3.
THE MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR, LOLITA BURNETTE,
MET WITH THE GUILD AT THE LAST MEETING TO
REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN SPECIFIC AREAS.
THE GUILD MEMBERS PRESENT AGREED TO VOLUNTEER
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WHERE NEEDED.
4.
THE FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE IS IN THE PROCESS OF
COMING UP WITH A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE
CHEESE AND WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER.
DUE TO THE
NEED FOR THE MEMBERSHIP TO BE INVOLVED IN THE
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, IT MAY NOT BE FEASIBLE TO
TRY TO PULL OFF THIS EVENT BY MAY 31, 1991.
5.
A LETTER HAS BEEN SENT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REQUESTING BUDGETS FROM THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS
THESE BUDGETS WILL BE USED TO DEVELOP AN OVERALL
BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1991-92.
CLETIS MOORE HAS
COMMITTED TO ASSIST THE EXECUT IVE/FINANCE COMMITTEE
WITH THIS ENDEAVOR.
6.
CEO,DARRY TUKUFU, MET WITH THE GUILD AT THE LAST
MEETING AND REQUESTED:
A)
A WRITTEN REPORT BE SUBMITTED MONTHLY
THIS REPORT WILL OUTLINE THE ACTIVITIES
OF THE GUILD.
B)
AN OVERALL BUDGET BE DEVELOPED WITH THE
ASSISTANCE OF CLETIS MOORE FOR NEXT YEAR'S
ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS.
C)
7.
DARRYL ALSO MADE THE MEMBERSHIP AWARE
THAT THE LEAGUE WOULD OFFER START UP
DOLLARS FOR THE GUILD'S PROJECTS IF
NEEDED.
THE MEMBERSHIP CHAIR, CAROL AQUINO, IS IN THE
OF MAILING OUT BY-LAWS AND WELCOME LETTERS TO
AND RECENT MEMBERS. ALSO A CURRENT UPDATED
LIST WILL BE MAILED WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
WRITING.
PROCESS
THE NEW
MAILING
OF THIS
8.
A TELEPHONE TREE HAS BEEN APPOINTED. THIS COMNITTEE
WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING MEMBERS FOR
MEETINGS AND ANY OTHER EMERGENCY TYPE CALLED
MEETINGS.
9.
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF GUILDS IS REQUESTING
REPRESENTATION AT THE NATIONAL MEETING.
THE GUILD WILL DO ITS BEST TO HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE
IN ATTENDANCE.