We will be holding a phone bank opportunity in inner SE Portland this Thursday (12/11) evening from 5:30pm-8pm (food & drink provided). 

We have a supportive list of people who want to be a part of the Archimedes Movement, so the calls should go pretty smoothly. We mainly want to encourage them to join while updating them on our work this past year. Plus, if they (or you) donate before the end of the year, they'll get an invite to our Jan 14th Donor Reception with John Kitzhaber. Not too shabby.  

Note: The Archimedes Movement is a 501(c)(3) organization and all contribution are eligible for a tax deduction.

So if you can help us out - we would love it! Got a friend who wants to join and help? Bring them along and let me know, too. Please email me directly at matt@wecandobetter.org to let me know you can help out. I'll reply with more details and the location.

Calling will officially begin at 6pm but please arrive at 5:30 for orientation and food.

Archimedes member Roberta Hall will be interviewing nurse practitioner Ruth Palma, who discusses her profession, current problems in the health care system and the need for universal health care.

The interview is part of KBOO's Health and Health Care Forum, radio series that provides a window into today's health care by interviews with diverse people involved in it. One goal of the programs is to help the public expand its horizons about needed changes, and hence reduce fear and increase support as changes are planned.

The show will be aired on KBOO fm radio (90.7 Portland, 91.9 in the Columbia Gorge, and 100.7 in the Willamette Valley) from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mondays. The program is hosted by Roberta Hall, co-leader of the Corvallis Archimedes chapter and produced by her and Joe Magner of Anabyte Recording and Electronics, Corvallis.   

If you enjoy the show, let Kathleen Stephenson know; she is KBOO morning news editor (amnews@kboo.org). The show is also available to community radio stations in other parts of Oregon, who can contact Hall for information (rhall@oregonstate.edu). 

This will be an all-day training designed to bring you up to speed on health care reform and the Archimedes Movement, and prepare you to make an impact in your community.

To be held in the Portland area.

Mark your calendar. Details to follow.

Archimedes member Roberta Hall will be interviewing Rich Lague who co-chaired Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates for many years.

The interview is part of KBOO's health program,Health Care Forum,

KBOO serves 3 areas -- Portland at 90.7 fm, the Columbia Gorge area
at 91.9 fm, and the WillametteValley
at 100.7 fm.    

Archimedes member and CLC representative Marvin Hines will be making a presentation at FUMC's 2008 Community Health Fair.

For more information email Matt Webber at matt@wecandobetter.org