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Digest for January 1, 2010

Digest Contents:

Green Night Out - Music for Conservation
Puerto Rico Earthbag Dome Intensive 4/10/10-4/20/10
Safe Routes to Schools January Events - JOIN US!
Executive Director
NATIONAL ORGANIZER
Legislative Coordinator, Focus the Nation
Schoolhouse Supplies needs old yearbooks!
Mental Health Counselor Supervisor for The Wellness Project

Events

Green Night Out - Music for Conservation

A night of live music, 2 bands (Pilar French / Jackson Jackson and the Citizens), door prizes, raffle prizes, dinner & drinks and silent auction to benefit Project Wilderness habitat restoration & community forest programs in Oregon for 2010.

When: Thur, Jan 14th 2010 at 7pm.

Where: The Agency Ultra Sports Lounge, 1939 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205

$5 suggested donation at the door. A portion of all food and drink proceeds will be donated by The Agency Ultra Sports Lounge.

Auction Preview: Date Night – One night stay for two in “Portland’s ‘Most Romantic Hotel” (City Search) / 1 of the world’s top 500 hotels (Travel & Leisure Magazine). Including romance package, vip parking, food & alcohol!

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Puerto Rico Earthbag Dome Intensive 4/10/10-4/20/10

Workshop Highlights

April 10th -20th, 2010

Patillas, Puerto Rico

We will be surrounded by learning opportunities throughout our stay. The workshop will be a muti-lingual event with translation between Spanish & English. Lectures and instruction will include: Dome construction, Rubble trench foundations, Earth Bag construction, Cob construction, Stone masonry

Sign-up today atwww.earthenhand.com

Hello,I am happy to announce Earthen Hand is offering anEarthbag Dome Intensive Workshop this coming April 10-20, 2010 in Patillas, Puerto Rico.Please help us make this trip a success by spreading the word to others. I can forward along my printable flyer at your request.

Please see details at: www.earthenhand.com.

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Safe Routes to Schools January Events - JOIN US!

The Portland Safe Routes to School program advocates for and implements programs that make walking and biking around our neighborhoods and schools fun, easy, safe and healthy for students and families. Please join us for January's Safe Routes to School events!

January 13 (Wed), 10:00-11:30am PANEL DISCUSSION "Promoting Active Transportation at School" Location: East Portland Community Police Center (737 SE 106th Ave, 97216) Engage in lively conversation and hear from three experienced school champions about successes and lessons learned in promoting walking and biking at their schools.

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Jobs & Internships

Information

organization:The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center
position summary:

The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center is seeking a passionate individual who shares our values to fill the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The ED must have a strong knowledge of non-profit fiscal and grant management , strong knowledge of non-profit business rules and legal requirements and ability to carry out fundraising responsibilities. Knowledge or experience in the mental health field is preferred but not required.

Salary / Pay Rate:Competitive salary, medical, dental and pension plan

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Information

organization:Focus the Nation
position summary:

The National Organizer will primarily work to implement grassroots volunteer recruitment, training and coaching, and community engagement support services focused on local and nationally youth driven campaigns focused on climate change and energy policy.

This spring, Focus the Nation (FTN) will continue their Clean Energy Forum (CEF) campaign, in conjunction with other key partners in the youth climate movement, to support youth organizers (Ages 18 – 28) engaging their community, their senators and leaders in the business sector. Focus Organizers will organize CEFs to promote civil discussions on the local stakes surrounding clean energy and climate legislation, and engage local and national leadership on how these stakes relate to the national and international policy debate.

Salary / Pay Rate:Starting Salary $26,500, Health Benefits, FSA Health Option, Position is secure through April 2010

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Information

organization:Focus the Nation
position summary:

The Legislative Coordinator will primarily work, on behalf of our volunteer organizers, in the coordination of communications and relationship building with the national and in-state offices of elected officials, for the purpose of facilitating these leaders participation in local and national youth driven campaigns focused on climate change and energy policy.

Salary / Pay Rate:Salaried Position: $27,500, Health Benefits, FSA Health Option, Position is secure through April 2010

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Nonprofit News

Schoolhouse Supplies needs old yearbooks!

Schoolhouse Supplies is in search of donations of old yearbooks to be used as décor for our upcoming fundraiser – The Tenth Annual Wells Fargo Celebrity Spelling Bee.  Please email [email protected] if you are willing to donate!

 

Thanks so much!

 

Courtney Berry

Program Manager

 

Schoolhouse Supplies

503.249.9933

2735 NE 82nd Ave.

Portland, OR 97220

www.schoolhousesupplies.org

 

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Volunteering

Mental Health Counselor Supervisor for The Wellness Project

The Wellness Project, a program of Community Services Northwest, is a free mental health clinic that provides individual, family or group therapy to those who are uninsured or underinsured.

We need LMHC, LCSW or other licensed mental health professionals to supervise our volunteer therapists who are seeking Washington or Oregon licensure. Supervision may be done either in group or individual settings.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Jeri Shumate, Volunteer Coordinator, at 360-546-1722 ext 202.

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