Chapter Description
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The leader of this chapter is Beth Ann Beamer (bbeamer@mvhd.org).
Archimedes Movement 1st Annual Membership Conference
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 10:17am.
Event Description
John Kitzhaber invites you to join him at our 1st Annual Membership Conference. You can see Gov. Kitzhaber's invitation in his blog.
Agenda
9:30 am - Pre-conference workshops (optional, but pre-registration is required)
12:00 pm - Registration and lunch, and bumper sticker contest
1:30 - Plenary Session and Member Convention with John Kitzhaber and the Interim Steering Committee (see grassroots structure document here)
2:45 - Concurrent workshops
4:30 - Looking Forward: Our Next Steps, John Kitzhaber
5:30 - 7:00 pm - Members-only Reception with John Kitzhaber: Appetizers, no-host bar and live music by the Bobby Torres Ensemble - Fun!
» Workshop details (tentative)
Lewis & Clark College
The campus is truly a beautiful setting – see photos. There's free parking, too.
» Lewis & Clark campus map
Lewis & Clark will have road signs posted coming from all directions to help you find your way. The conference will mainly take place at the Templeton Campus Center, #36 on the campus map.
» TriMet Bus Line #39 (Lewis & Clark) map & schedule
The campus is truly a beautiful setting – see photos. There's free parking, too.
» Lewis & Clark campus map
Lewis & Clark will have road signs posted coming from all directions to help you find your way. The conference will mainly take place at the Templeton Campus Center, #36 on the campus map.
» TriMet Bus Line #39 (Lewis & Clark) map & schedule
As of this very moment the weather is looking good so please feel free to bring a blanket if you would care to eat lunch outside on the beautiful campus. This is Oregon – so please bring an umbrella as our breakout rooms are in a neighboring building.
Accommodations
Lewis and Clark is making dorm rooms available for those who wish to spend the night Friday and/or Saturday evenings. The lodging must be pre-arranged and costs between $22-$27 per person.
Cost
$30 - Conference sessions, materials and lunch
$35 - The above, plus the Members-only Reception and 1-year membership
A limited number of scholarships are available. You may also inquire about a travel stipend.
For more information or to reserve a room or to arrange to pay onsite, please contact Matt Webber at 503-860-5854 or matt@wecandobetter.org.
To register and pay for the Conference, please use our secure online process. To reserve a place now, but register and pay on-site, or to request a scholarship. Please contact Matt.
Start Date and Time
June 14, 2008 - 9:30am
End Date and Time
June 14, 2008 - 7:00pm
Archimedes Leadership Training
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 2:24pm.
Event Description
Our second Leadership Training will be held the first Saturday in April. Please RSVP using the sign-up link below (preferred, though you must be logged-in to use the sign-up feature) or by sending an email to matt@wecandobetter.org.
This training will focus on three things:
- our new structure and grassroots decision-making
- presenting our message to groups large and small (AKA the speaker's training)
- the upcoming membership meeting
We will also hope to introduce our new staff members.
Start Date and Time
April 5, 2008 - 10:00am
End Date and Time
April 5, 2008 - 3:00pm
John Kitzhaber talks to Archimedes Movement Members in Portland
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/19/2007 - 11:12am.
35:05 minutes (8.36 MB)
You can listen online by clicking the triangular "play" button above or download the MP3 as a podcast using the link below. This event was hosted by the Eastside Portland Chapter.
Dialogue on Healthcare Reform in The Dalles
Submitted by Liz on Mon, 05/28/2007 - 9:54pm.
Event Description
Columbia Gorge Community CollegeEvent sponsored by the Governor's Commission on Senior Services; hosted by Greater Oregon Behavioral Health Inc.
Liz Baxter, director of the Archimedes Movement will be speaking at this event.
Please share the flyer with your contact lists. For more information, please call (541) 298-2101.
Start Date and Time
June 4, 2007 - 4:00pm
End Date and Time
June 4, 2007 - 6:00pm
Senators Alan Bates and Ben Westlund in Redmond
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/07/2007 - 3:07pm.
Event Description
Town Hall Meeting
Senator Alan Bates and Senator Ben Westlund, Co-Chairs of the Senate Special Committee on Health Care Reform, are traveling the state in March to discuss how we can fix health care, contain costs and cover everybody.
Show your support for SB 27: the Oregon Better Health Act. Wear your We Can Do Better t-shirt.
Reading the John Kitzhaber's recent letter-to-the-editor might prove useful in preparation for this meeting.
Start Date and Time
March 10, 2007 - 2:00pm
End Date and Time
