Post by Wyldcomfort on May 1, 2007 6:03:05 GMT -5
URGENT!
SUPPORT SOLV WITH JUST A SIGNATURE! Over 8,000 signatures are still needed to help SOLV qualify for the Oregon Charitable Checkoff program! If you’re collecting signatures, please submit them to SOLV by May 18! If you haven’t yet started, there’s still time to participate to help SOLV and win fabulous prizes along the way.
Visit Oregon Charitable Checkoff on the SOLV website for more information or contact Jan McGowan, jan@solv.org, 503-844-9571 or 800-333-SOLV
THERE’S STILL TIME TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE VOLUNTEER FOR A SOLV CITIZENSHIP AWARD! Each year, SOLV honors special Oregonians who are having a positive impact in their communities. These volunteers embody the spirit of volunteerism and community participation which is at the heart of SOLV’s philosophy. Nominees are chosen on a statewide basis, and need not be involved with SOLV programs to be nominated. Winners will be selected by independent committees and honored at our 14th Annual Citizenship Awards Banquet this fall.
Visit Citizenship Award Banquet to make your nomination by June 1st!
HONOR THE PAST WITH A GIFT FOR THE FUTURE: Do you have treasured memories of someone special in your life? With Memorial Day approaching, think about making a gift to SOLV in honor or memory of a parent, relative, or dear friend. We would be happy to send a note to the person or family of the person you are honoring – please provide us with their name and address when you make your gift.
To make a gift online, click here, or to request more information contact Michelle Meyer, michelle@solv.org, 503-844-9571 or 800-333-SOLV. Thank you!
Metro Opportunities
5/5/2007 - and - 05/12/2007 - FRIENDS OF THE FOREST DAY AT THE SANDY RIVER DELTA, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, TROUTDALE:Volunteers will help install a trail at the Delta which will lead to a bird viewing blind designed by Maya Lin for the Confluence Project. Volunteers will also hear from the Audubon Society about the history of the area over lunch which will be provided to all registered volunteers. Sign up on-line to reserve your spot today!
Info and Registration: Friends of The Forest Day or contact Monica Kearsley, monica@solv.org, 503-844-9571
5/5/2007 - OPEN SPACE PARK INVASIVE REMOVAL, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, SW PORTLAND: Help clean up this special 2.1 acre parcel surrounded by private residences, home to grazing elk. This site is only accessible once a year for the invasive plant removal work party. Beverages and snacks provided. Dress for the weather and wear boots.
Info and Registration: Contact Greg Schifsky, gregsch@hevanet.com, 503-246-2714
5/5/2007 - MADISON SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, GLENHAVEN PARK, PORTLAND: Friends and neighbors are coming together to clean up their neighborhood and spread the word about SOLV!
Info and Registration: Contact Ruth Hander, cnnadmin@teleport.com, 503-253-6632
5/9/2007 - FREE FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, OREGON ZOO, PORTLAND: Join us for the annual fundraiser which supports all of SOLV’s programs and learn the latest about Oregon’s premier volunteer organization. All are welcome!
Info and Registration:Contact Keith Bernhardt, keith@solv.org, 503-844-9571
5/12/2007 - 05/13/2007 - ONE-HOUR VOLUNTEER ACTION TRAINING PREVIEW, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, OMSI, PORTLAND: Come to KINK fm100’s Living Green Expo and learn how to become a successful community project coordinator. Details on partnering with SOLV will be presented during a dynamic, one-hour preview of SOLV's Volunteer Action Training (VAT). SOLV's VAT is a hands-on leadership development workshop teaching Oregonians how to envision, organize, and implement successful community projects. Workshops will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 12th & Sunday, May 13th.
Interested in attending the Living Green Expo for free? Join us at the SOLV information table to help distribute information about upcoming SOLV events to expo attendees and earn free entrance!
Info and Registration: Contact Diana Bartlett, dianab@solv.org, 503-844-9571
5/19/2007 - SMILE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, PORTLAND: Join your neighbors in Westmoreland Park for this annual neighborhood cleanup; a time for neighbors to clean out their yards, basements, etc. and dispose of or recycle in an affordable manner. It’s open to everyone who lives or operates a business in this neighborhood.
Info and Registration: Contact Kris Heiberg, kristynw@aol.com, 503-969-5061
SUPPORT SOLV WITH JUST A SIGNATURE! Over 8,000 signatures are still needed to help SOLV qualify for the Oregon Charitable Checkoff program! If you’re collecting signatures, please submit them to SOLV by May 18! If you haven’t yet started, there’s still time to participate to help SOLV and win fabulous prizes along the way.
Visit Oregon Charitable Checkoff on the SOLV website for more information or contact Jan McGowan, jan@solv.org, 503-844-9571 or 800-333-SOLV
THERE’S STILL TIME TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE VOLUNTEER FOR A SOLV CITIZENSHIP AWARD! Each year, SOLV honors special Oregonians who are having a positive impact in their communities. These volunteers embody the spirit of volunteerism and community participation which is at the heart of SOLV’s philosophy. Nominees are chosen on a statewide basis, and need not be involved with SOLV programs to be nominated. Winners will be selected by independent committees and honored at our 14th Annual Citizenship Awards Banquet this fall.
Visit Citizenship Award Banquet to make your nomination by June 1st!
HONOR THE PAST WITH A GIFT FOR THE FUTURE: Do you have treasured memories of someone special in your life? With Memorial Day approaching, think about making a gift to SOLV in honor or memory of a parent, relative, or dear friend. We would be happy to send a note to the person or family of the person you are honoring – please provide us with their name and address when you make your gift.
To make a gift online, click here, or to request more information contact Michelle Meyer, michelle@solv.org, 503-844-9571 or 800-333-SOLV. Thank you!
Metro Opportunities
5/5/2007 - and - 05/12/2007 - FRIENDS OF THE FOREST DAY AT THE SANDY RIVER DELTA, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, TROUTDALE:Volunteers will help install a trail at the Delta which will lead to a bird viewing blind designed by Maya Lin for the Confluence Project. Volunteers will also hear from the Audubon Society about the history of the area over lunch which will be provided to all registered volunteers. Sign up on-line to reserve your spot today!
Info and Registration: Friends of The Forest Day or contact Monica Kearsley, monica@solv.org, 503-844-9571
5/5/2007 - OPEN SPACE PARK INVASIVE REMOVAL, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, SW PORTLAND: Help clean up this special 2.1 acre parcel surrounded by private residences, home to grazing elk. This site is only accessible once a year for the invasive plant removal work party. Beverages and snacks provided. Dress for the weather and wear boots.
Info and Registration: Contact Greg Schifsky, gregsch@hevanet.com, 503-246-2714
5/5/2007 - MADISON SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, GLENHAVEN PARK, PORTLAND: Friends and neighbors are coming together to clean up their neighborhood and spread the word about SOLV!
Info and Registration: Contact Ruth Hander, cnnadmin@teleport.com, 503-253-6632
5/9/2007 - FREE FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, OREGON ZOO, PORTLAND: Join us for the annual fundraiser which supports all of SOLV’s programs and learn the latest about Oregon’s premier volunteer organization. All are welcome!
Info and Registration:Contact Keith Bernhardt, keith@solv.org, 503-844-9571
5/12/2007 - 05/13/2007 - ONE-HOUR VOLUNTEER ACTION TRAINING PREVIEW, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, OMSI, PORTLAND: Come to KINK fm100’s Living Green Expo and learn how to become a successful community project coordinator. Details on partnering with SOLV will be presented during a dynamic, one-hour preview of SOLV's Volunteer Action Training (VAT). SOLV's VAT is a hands-on leadership development workshop teaching Oregonians how to envision, organize, and implement successful community projects. Workshops will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 12th & Sunday, May 13th.
Interested in attending the Living Green Expo for free? Join us at the SOLV information table to help distribute information about upcoming SOLV events to expo attendees and earn free entrance!
Info and Registration: Contact Diana Bartlett, dianab@solv.org, 503-844-9571
5/19/2007 - SMILE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, PORTLAND: Join your neighbors in Westmoreland Park for this annual neighborhood cleanup; a time for neighbors to clean out their yards, basements, etc. and dispose of or recycle in an affordable manner. It’s open to everyone who lives or operates a business in this neighborhood.
Info and Registration: Contact Kris Heiberg, kristynw@aol.com, 503-969-5061