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2008 - 09 McCall Society Lecture Series

McCall Society lectures are free and open to the public.

Next Event: Legislative Brown Bag

Join 1000 Friends' Executive Director Bob Stacey as he reviews our legislative priorities for the coming session.

January 7, 2009, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Mission Mill Museum
1313 Mill Street SE
Salem

The Oregon Conservation Network's Day of Action

On January 13, join us for the 2009 Environmental Day of Action. Sponsored by the Oregon Conservation Network (1000 Friends is a member of OCN), you'll learn about:

• Critical environmental issues in Oregon

• Proposed legislation in the Oregon House and Senate

• Oregon's legislative process

• How YOU can play a part in creating a healthier, greener Oregon for our families

Salem - January 13th, 2009 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Micah Building, 680 State Street 

The 2009 Legislative Session promises to be both challenging and exciting. We need to build enthusiasm for OCN's Priorities for a Healthy Oregon and support the role engaged citizens play in the legislative process.

Mid-day we will walk over to the capitol steps for a clean energy rally. Please join us!

For more information or to RSVP, please click here.

Become an Effective Citizen Advocate

Want to become an effective citizen advocate? Join 1000 Friends, Cascade Climate Network, Healthy Climate Partnership, Friends of Marion County, Friends of Yamhill County, Friends of French Prairie, Friends of Polk County, NE Coalition of Neighborhoods, and others for an in-depth training on Oregon's legislative process and how you can get involved.

Portland - January 27th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Roots Organic Brewery, 1520 SE 7th Ave.

Salem - February 4th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Room 205 of the Reed Opera House, 189 Liberty St. NE

Portland - February 12th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at NE Coalition of Neighborhoods, 4815 NE 7th Ave.

• Gain the skills and techniques to be an effective advocate for policies to reduce global warming and create a climate-friendly transportation strategy for Oregon.

• Review our other policy priorities and learn how to advance them with your legislator.

• Meet others who share your interest in civic participation and smart land use planning for Oregon and discuss what we can do together to advance our common goals.

Space is limited: RSVP to Tara Sulzen by calling 503-497-1000 or emailing her at tara@friends.org.

Save the Date, McCall Legacy Dinner

Mark your calendar for March 28th and plan to join us at Montgomery Park for the second annual McCall Legacy Dinner & Awards Gala.  This year we honor The Pioneers of the Oregon Wine Industry and our own beloved David & Diana Lett.  We sold out last year, so don't miss out. 

Purchase your table or ticket between now and January 16th and save 15%.  Early bird special ticket price is $85.00 per seat or purchase a table of 10 seats for $850.00.  Everyone pays full price after January 16th.  Contact Lori at 503-497-1000 or at lori@friends.org to save.  Invitations will be mailed out in early February.

Coming: Activist Van Jones

"The chief moral obligation of the 21st Century is to build a green economy that is strong enough to lift people out of poverty. Those communities that were locked out of the last century's pollution-based economy must be locked into the new, clean and renewable economy.

Our youth need green-collar jobs, not jails."

Please check back for a rescheduled date.

Visit Van's web site to learn more about his work. 

Tom McCall Legacy Dinner & Awards

Visit our videos page to watch Bill McKibben's keynote speech.

THANKS TO ALL THAT HELPED MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!

Food in Bloom Catering

Eyrie Vineyards

Lemelson Vineyards

Ponzi Vineyards

Cupcake Jones

Widmer Brothers

Andie Petkus Photography

DocuMart

Oregon Orchard

World Forestry Center

Heathman Bar & Grill

Linda Loving Florist

Peterkort Nursery

Bardy Trophy

West Coast Event Productions

Picture This Production Services