Chapter Description
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Location
- Newberg, OR, 97132
Pre-Election House Parties with John Kitzhaber
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/01/2008 - 5:49pm.
Event Description
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Are you a health reform "Maverick" filled with "Hope"? Want John Kitzhaber In Your Living Room? You got it! » Sign-up to host a house party If this link doesn't work, please email Matt Webber of the Archimedes Movement staff (matt@wecandobetter.org).
It's Real Simple:
What You'll Then Need:
These house parties will occur all over Oregon and will give people a chance to come together around a common goal: working to fix a broken health care system trough grassroots education and mobilization. With your help this event accomplishes the following:
» Sign-up to host a house party If the above link doesn't work, or if you have a question, please send a note to Matt Webber at matt@wecandobetter.org. |
Want to know where the Presidential candidates stand on health care reform?
The Archimedes Movement invites you and your guests to join us on a statewide (and beyond) house party conference call with John Kitzhaber on Thursday, October 16th. The call is to discuss the health reform plans of Presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, as well as address the need for grassroots reform at the state level. This is a great opportunity for you to invite family, friends, and neighbors into your home to not only learn learn about the candidates' plans but also to grow the Archimedes Movement. Start Date and Time
October 16, 2008 - 6:30pm
End Date and Time
October 16, 2008 - 8:00pm
Newberg Chapter Meeting
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/28/2008 - 1:28pm.
Event Description
The next Newberg Chapter meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, June 4th from 7pm - 8:30pm and will be hosted at the house of Moniquea Degan.
Agenda
- Viewing of John Kitzhaber's speech "The Greatest Generation"
- Update from Archimedes Outreach Coordinator Matt Webber
- Where Archimedes is heading
- How you can become involved
If you would like to attend or learn more - please call or email Matt at matt@wecandobetter.org or (503) 860-5854. Light snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own.
Start Date and Time
June 4, 2008 - 7:00pm
End Date and Time
June 4, 2008 - 8:30pm
Archimedes Movement 1st Annual Membership Conference
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 9:17am.
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 - 1:24pm.
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 at McMinnville City Club and Chamber of Commerce
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 12:58pm.
Event Description
Dr. Kitzhaber will speak on national health care issues at this McMinville Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
For more info or to register, call the Chamber at (503) 472-6196.
Start Date and Time
April 15, 2008 - 11:30am
End Date and Time
April 15, 2008 - 1:00pm
