OLCV e-bulletin: Nostalgia and new faces, fine dining and a progressive wine tasting
Nostalgia meets hope for the future
Some of us will fill our last days of summer with back to school shopping. Some of us will spend hours planning our last weekend get-away before the rain returns. But most of us, at one point or another during these waning days of summer, will feel a tinge of nostalgia for days past.
Unfortunately/fortunately, while we cannot return to the past, we can do our best to make sure our future exceeds our expectations.
As the days of summer draw to a close, we have the opportunity to do our part to protect the planet so that our children and grandchildren can enjoy healthier, greener lives.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Have fun, make new friends and most importantly, help reach out to the thousands of new voters who have been inspired by Barack Obama to become involved in the political process. Help make sure these new voters vote down the whole ballot (and not just for President) – with information about which local candidates they can trust to promote a healthy environmental legacy for Oregon.
Check out our calendar and sign up to volunteer now! While you're there you can RSVP for one of our upcoming events.
From our coastal shores to our high peaks and fertile valleys, the Pacific Northwest is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in America.
Ryan Kauffman believes this is worth protecting. One of OLCV's new field organizers, Ryan grew up in Canby and after studying political science at Seattle University he worked at Greenpeace and People for Puget Sound. He was inspired to protect the environment after witnessing the destruction of Oregon's coastal forests as he was growing up. Ryan joined OLCV in this epochal election because he believes morality demands us all to do what we can to pass on a better world to our children. Ryan will be helping to elect Brent Barton and Toby Forsberg for State Representatives and Charlotte Lehan for Clackamas County Commissioner.
You can email Ryan to get involved with these campaigns at ryan@olcv.org.
Jeff Cramer joined the OLCV team this summer as a field organizer to help elect pro-environment candidates Nick Kahl for State Representative and Carla Piluso for Multnomah County Commissioner.
Prior to arriving in Portland Jeff worked on renewable energy projects for island communities off the coast of Maine and electronic waste management education in South America. As a recent transplant to the Northwest, he is especially excited to work with dedicated OLCV supporters and make 2008 a victorious election year for Oregon's environment.
Find out more about Nick and Carla at their websites: www.nickkahl.com and www.carlapiluso.com
You can email Jeff to get involved at jeff@olcv.org
We are looking to fill positions in Lane, Marion and Washington Counties. Check our website for more information on available job opportunities.
"I don't always agree with Tom Friedman. But he has a way of putting things that gets to the point."
What is Jonathan Poisner, OLCV Executive Director, talking about? Find out at OLCV Talk.
We want your family photos!
If you have a great photo of your family vacationing in Oregon’s beautiful backyard, please send it to us with a brief description of where you were, who you were with and why you chose this particular location.
We may use your photo in a future issue of e-bulletin, on our website or in one of our printed publications. The bigger the file size, the better!
Send your photos to Tresa, OLCV’s E-bulletin editor, at tresa@olcv.org.
(Sybil Ackerman and her son Cody are featured in the photo above.)
Multnomah County Annual Dinner
Please join us for an evening of exquisite Italian food, wine, and fun as we gather together to raise public awareness and essential funds that will allow us to continue the work of the Multnomah County Chapter of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters.
WHERE: Ciao Vito! 2203 NE Alberta, Portland
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 6:30PM
The resources raised at this event will be used to elect pro-environment candidates in Multnomah County in November's upcoming election.
The sumptuous 3 course dinner will include a glass of wine, animated conversation and an excuse to get out those party clothes!
The cost of the dinner is $75, a portion of which is eligible for the $50 Oregon Tax Credit.
Feel free to pass this invite along, but SEATING IS LIMITED, so RSVP ASAP and grab a spot at what will be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding occasions in connection with the November elections!
For more information email Meredith Shield, meredith@olcv.org or call her at (503) 224-4011 x 211.
Progressive Wine Tasting in Marion County
Raise your glass to raising funds for a better Oregon!
Join the Marion County Chapter of Oregon League of Conservation Voters and fellow political junkies for a relaxing and enjoyable evening of wine tasting and socializing (schmoozing).
This is a great opportunity to give big thanks to our tireless elected leaders who fight to protect Oregon's environmental legacy and say hello to some new faces.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 6:30 - 8 pm
WHERE: The Grand Vines (location of the Marion County Progressive Happy Hour)
Purchase your tickets here.
Cost: $35 includes wine tastings (courtesy of the Grand Vines) and yummy snacks. Speakers to be announced.
The resources raised at this event will be used to elect pro-environment candidates in Marion County in November's upcoming election.
Have fun as crystal ball gazer for the upcoming elections and celebrate the possibilities of a electing more Democrats to the Oregon House!
Get your tickets to toast Marion County's future today!
Email Tresa, tresa@olcv.org or call her at (503) 224-4011 x 206 for more information.
Question: What Oregon environmental group is about to celebrate its 40th Anniversary?
Click here to submit your answer!
Look for September's winner in next month's E-bulletin.
Congratulations to Alan Zelenka from Eugene!
We received tons of responses (almost all correct!). Alan was the first to respond with the correct answer to last month's trivia question.
Question: What country imposes a fee, costing shoppers 20 cents for each plastic bag used (since 2002) - cutting plastic bag use by more than 90 percent?
Answer: Ireland
Portland City Commissioner Sam Adams (and Mayor Elect) recently announced his plans to bring a resolution forward before the end of 2008 that will impose a fee on both paper and plastic check-out bags.
Recycling Advocates is sponsoring an upcoming discussion on Sam's plans. Learn the details and read what cities around the world are doing to resolve the plastic bag dilemma on our blog.
Protection of remaining intact wilderness for its intrinsic value to all living inhabitants is as noble and worthy a goal as any development could possibly be. That's why we support organizations such as OLCV and our political representatives who work hard to protect Oregon's natural legacy.