Portland Program Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Leaning Into Our Discomfort: Creating Inclusion Across Difference

Presented by Patti Digh and David Robinson

Overview

Before we learn about other groups, this session invites us to consider ourselves and our capacity for walking toward difference, as opposed to away from it.

New OMSI Podcast: The Softest Cat in the World

Sound Science: Providing Illuminating Answers to Wonder-Filled Questions

Tune into OMSI’s podcast, Sound Science, providing illuminating answers to wonder-filled questions. This week's questions are:

Why are some cats softer to the touch than others?

Is it possible that I have the softest cat in the world?

A new edition of Sound Science is posted every Friday. The podcast is like a radio show, with host Anders Liljeholm asking OMSI educators to respond to questions from people from around the world. The interviews are approximately 5-10 minutes in length.

You can also check out past episodes for more illuminating answers to more wonder-filled questions, including:

ELL Instructor   Portland International Community School (PICS), a local alternative school focusing on high school students from international backgrounds, is looking for a 0.5FTE experienced ELL teacher beginning September. Must have strong classroom management skills.   Ideal candidate will possess: -TSPC certification with ELL endorsement -Spanish language proficiency -3+ years teaching experience -Experience with international students -Exceptional abilities that are suited towards differentiated instruction: i.e.

POSITION: Office Administrator

SUMMARY: This is a full-time position with a broad set of responsibilities touching on multiple aspects of City Club’s operations. The office administrator plays a vital role on a highly interdependent team of 4.5 staff members and hundreds of volunteers. The club administrator reports to the executive director.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Create and implement seamless system for processing receivables, working closely with the executive director and membership & development director. Routine functions include processing and tracking membership payments, donations, program revenue and other income.

Work Incentives Coordinator (half time) for Disability Rights Oregon (formerly Oregon Advocacy Center). The coordinator provides information and outreach to beneficiaries of SSI/SSDI about their benefits and working. Candidates need: basic understanding of SSI/SSDI and other benefit programs; effective communication skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly; good interpersonal skills; and basic computer skills. Candidates must also be able to pass a background check and complete a certification program. Job announcement and application at: www.disabilityrightsoregon.org or call 503 243 2081. Deadline June 30 at 5 pm.

This is a full time position with AmeriCorps HOPE and the Woodburn School District beginning September 1, 2008 and ending July 31, 2009.

Job Description

The AmeriCorps member is expected to raise awareness of health issues related to sexual behaviors and educate youth about teen pregnancy prevention. The member will work daily with teachers and staff of the Woodburn School District and partner with the Marion County Health Department, Planned Parenthood, and the Parks and Recreation Teen Center to promote healthy sexuality for youth in the Woodburn community and schools. Responsibilities include:

• Facilitating peer-led sex education to 6th grade classrooms

Taking the LEED for Homes Northwes

Earth Advantage 16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Portland, OR

July 8, 2008 8:00am-10:00am

Free Coffee and Pasteries Provided

Active LEED for Homes builders differentiate themselves in today’s market with high performance homes that are innovative and resource efficient. This 2-hour session will provide an overview of the LEED for Homes program and how you can incorporate these practices into your current building efforts. Randy Hansell, Program Manager, Senior Green Building Consultant and USGBC Faculty, delivers Certification and Rater Trainings to building industry professionals all over the United States and will present this training.

Objectives:

“What’s Green Building”

Earth Advantage 16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Portland, OR 97224

July 22, 2008 8:00am-10:00am

Free- Coffee and Pastries Provided

Earth Advantage invites you to “What’s Green building?”, an introduction to the green building phenomenon and home certification programs.

Discover why the Northwest is leading the country in the green building movement. Learn about three leading green home certification programs - Earth Advantage®, ENERGY STAR® and LEED® for Homes.

Examian the benefits of sustainable building practices and discover the future of the residential building from local Oregon experts.

"Earth Advantage S.T.A.R." Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals

Earth Advantage 16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Portland, OR 97224

July 23-24, 2008 9:00am-4:00pm

Cost is $365 Includes the two-day workshop, breakfast, lunch, work materials, and The Northwest Green Home Primer book

The Earth Advantage S.T.A.R. certification gives real estate professionals the tools to sell, market and communicate with clients about green building. In this two-day course, participants learn about the Northwest’s leading green home certification programs, while gaining need-to-know skills to aid clients with their sustainable needs and green building questions.

“What’s Green Building”

Earth Advantage 16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Portland, OR 97224

August 27, 2008 8:00am-10:00am

Free- Coffee and Pastries Provided

Earth Advantage invites you to “What’s Green building?”, an introduction to the green building phenomenon and home certification programs.

Discover why the Northwest is leading the country in the green building movement. Learn about three leading green home certification programs - Earth Advantage®, ENERGY STAR® and LEED® for Homes.

Examian the benefits of sustainable building practices and discover the future of the residential building from local Oregon experts.

SOLV offering two Metro area volunteer trainings: Jul 26 and Aug 5

SOLV is pleased to announce two great Metro-area Leadership Training Opportunities this Summer!

1. Washington County Volunteer Action Training:

When: Saturday, July 26th, 2008 - 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: SOLV Office, 5193 NE Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, OR

2. Portland Metro Volunteer Action Training

When: Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Metro Office Building, 600 NE Grand Ave. Portland, OR

Summer is the perfect time to get together with friends and volunteers to plan for successful community enhancement and restoration projects with SOLV. Please give us a call or click here to pre-register.