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2 | Bend ChamBer OFFICERS a message from our Chairman By: Michael LaLonde, President and COO of Deschutes Brewery, Chairman of the Bend Chamber Chairman MICHAEL LALONDE Deschutes Brewery Inc

Chairman Elect B Corporations - a new model for doing Business? BRIAN FRATZKE Fratzke Commercial Real Estate here is a growing number of companies had discussed the issue with numerous including Oregon, have passed legislation Vice Chairman/Treasurer who measure themselves not only on entrepreneurs, investors and thought creating the B Corporation alternative ROB MOORE t adding value for shareholders but also leaders, it became clear two pieces of for C and S corporations and LLCs. Arbor Mortgage Group on their impact on the environment, their infrastructure were needed: Socially Past Chairman employees and their community. This is responsible performance standards and DAVE RATHBUN a much different approach than suggested an objective way to measure a company’s ow, there are 1,452 B Corporations Mt. Bachelor by Mr. Friedman in his New York Times performance against those standards, as in 42 countries, including Ben & DIRECTORS Magazine article 45 years ago. These well as a purpose-driven legal framework Jerry’s, Patagonia, Etsy, King Arthur n TALENA BARKER businesses believe they can be a force for that creates benefi t for all stakeholders, not Flour, Kickstarter and Dansko. Event Divas NW good while making a profi t. They also just shareholders. KEITH DODGE believe they can attract better employees Keith L. Dodge CPA LLC and customers because of their approach to There are also over 20,000 corporations JEFF EAGER business. using the B Impact Assessment to become Balyeat & Eager LLP, the beneFits oF B-Corp Certifi ed. The fi rst step in the Attorneys at Law In the last 10 years, a new type of corporation, certifi cation process is for a company to HEATHER HANSEN B Corporations, have been established by b Corporations fi ll out the assessment. The 200-question Bryant, Lovlien & Jarvis PC legislation in 28 states that allow board of assessment, which takes about 90 minutes, GARY KRONMILLER directors to consider other factors rather * provides a baseline for the business. Retired than only profi t in their decision making Give legal protection to directors and The scores are based on the company’s VIC MARTINEZ process. In addition, B Lab has created a offi cers to consider the interests of all performance in four areas: governance, Insurance Partners LLC certifi cation process to objectively measure stakeholders, not just shareholders, worker, community and environment. A JEFF ROBBERSON Robberson Ford Lincoln Mazda the performance of socially responsible when making decisions. company must score 80 or better to become companies. The movement was started * B-Corp Certifi ed. The company will than get MICHAEL SIPE CrossPointe Capital by two of the athletic footwear founders Create additional rights for a report as to how the company performed from AND 1, Jay Coen Gilbert and Bart compared to other companies that have STEPHEN WYMER shareholders to hold directors and OnPoint Community Credit Union Houlahan. These two gentleman started offi cers accountable to consider these taken the assessment. The fi nal step is to AND 1 as a socially-responsible business interests. prepare a plan to improve the score. On the EX-OFFICIO before the term was commonly used. * B Impact Assessment website, there are a JON SKIDMORE They had a basketball court at the offi ce, Limit these expanded rights to number of tools, including best practices, City of Bend yoga classes, great benefi ts and shared shareholders exclusively. case studies, examples and improvement ROBYN SHARP ownership of the company widely among * reports to help companies continually EDCO the employees. They also donated 5 improve over time. percent of their profi ts to local charities and CHAMBER STAFF implemented a supplier code of conduct for According to corporate state law at that TIM CASEY their overseas factories to ensure the health time, company directors were charged with any B-Corp Certifi ed companies are President & CEO

and safety of the workers, fair wages and honoring shareholders fi rst and maximizing B Corporations and vice versa, they SANDY STEPHENSON career development. The company grew shareholder profi t or the directors could get mare not required to do both. Some CFO / COO from a startup in 1993 to over $250 million sued. In 2006, B Lab was established to B Corporations use other measurements ROBIN ROGERS in sales by 2001. After struggling for a few create the infrastructure, advocate for B to determine their performance rather SVP Programs & Events

years, they decided to sell the company in Corporations, and create a community that than the B-Corp Certifi cation program. JAMIE CHRISTMAN 2005 and saw the new owners immediately would share best practices. Some B-Corp Certifi ed companies don’t Director Leadership Bend Government Affairs eliminate the donations and employer best feel the need to amend their articles and practices so critical to the culture of the To be clear, B-Corp Certifi ed is different than become B Corporations because they SHELLEY JUNKER Membership Consultant organization. being a B Corporation. A B-Corp Certifi ed believe the practices measured on the STEPHANIE SHAVER company is a company that has completed B-Corp Certifi cation are just good business Marketing & Design s a result, Gilbert, Houlahan and Wall the B Impact Assessment and received practices that do add value to shareholders RACHAEL REES VAN DEN BERG Street Private equity investor and an 80 or higher score. B Corporation over the long-term. Either way, I believe the Communications Coordinator friend, Andrew Kassoy, established B refers to a company that has followed B-Corp community will continue to grow A CHRIS BOYLE Lab, an organization dedicated to harness the legal requirement to be classifi ed as the younger generations are demanding Data Coordinator the power of business to solve social and as a B Corporation in the state where it it from their employers and places they do BONNIE VANDIVER environmental problems. After the team was incorporated. Twnety-eight states, business. Event Coordinator “There is one and only one social responsibility of business – to use its resources and engage in

activities designed to increase its profits…” - Milton Friedman, 1970 Bend ChamBer | 3 our gratitude goes out to all who support this publication, especially Bend Chamber members who make it all possible.

Mission The Bend ChamBer is a viTal A deeper look into our community sTraTegiC parTner CreaTing By Rachael Rees van den Berg, Leadership Bend Class of 2016 resourCes and opporTuniTies for memBer suCCess, qualiTy of life, engagemenT and From the workings of our current Kelly Cannon-Miller, executive He shared the stories of the meaningful impaCT. sewer and water system, to the director of the Deschutes railroad, the role various chapters of change the city of Historical Museum and Society. prominent structures played in the Bend has undergone over the community and how the streets vision years and the challenges our Cannon-Miller gave an overview of downtown and the outlying community is facing today, the areas changed and became what The vision of The Bend ChamBer of the history of the museum then first day of Leadership Bend they are today. is To gaTher, equip and moBilize released the class to explore the gave its 26 attendees the lay of various collections housed in our Business CommuniTy To drive the land. the building, which was at one The class loaded up the a prosperous eConomy and time, Bend’s largest and most trolley around noon for the unmaTChed qualiTy of life. The day began with Bend City expensive schools. first City Club lunch and an Councilor Victor Chudowsky invigorating conversation about sharing his insights. “We are living in the digital dark transportation. ages,”Cannon-Miller warned, “We get $200 a month … adding The Bulletin’s archives Upon arrival back to the proDuCtion teaM It’s basically a volunteer are stored within the building. Deschutes Historical Museum, position,”Chudowsky told the “No electronic document is Leadership Bend students got to class about serving on city static…Electronic documents are rub elbows and pick the brains of Marketing council. “Hours can range from not permanent…You’re always a panel comprised of the who’s Design & Layout 5-15. It’s very difficult for a chasing your tail with the care of who in Central Oregon. Topics stephanie shaver person that has a 9-5 schedule. I electronic media.” ranged from affordable housing [email protected] think that’s one of the drawbacks to the need to collaborate as a (541) 382-3221 because you’re excluding a lot of Historian Jim Crowell next region. very talented people.” explained the economical eDitor & changes that have taken place The day concluded with a walk- CoMMuniCations After an inspiring presentation throughout the community. around tour of downtown Bend. raChaeL rees van Den berg from Chudowsky about the Needless to say, although I’ve depths of the urban growth lived in this town for more than [email protected] “In the late ‘30s each mill had (541) 382-3221 boundary and the challenges of 900 to 1,100 employees,”he two decades, hearing Crowell’s infrastructure, students took a said. “There were several small tales of lives lived in the homes aDvertising trip back in time, exploring the businesses surrounding the that line Drake Park was enough Deschutes Historical Museum plants…You can imagine a town to make me want to pick up & MeMbership and Society. of 9,000 to 10,000 people, how some additional history books… sheLLey Junker dominate these two mills were in particular Frontier Publisher [email protected] “It was a deliberate choice by economically and socially.” a biography of George Palmer (541) 382-3221 citizens to have the form of Putnam. government that we do,”said 4 | Bend ChamBer Business will be the target of a number of regulations and tax hikes in 2016... By: Tim Casey, President & CEO Bend Cham- ber [email protected] As individuals, we are the judges and juries for As we meet with our elected ofﬁ cials, state everything we believe. We gather data, analyze organizations and local government, it’s clear and form opinions. The level of effort put into that business will be the target of a number this is different from person to person, as well of regulations and tax hikes in 2016. From a as the issues being considered. We can spend massive increase to minimum wage, to a new a great deal of time contemplating, or make a effort for a 2.5 percent gross receipts tax, we decision in the blink of an eye. However, with will be there championing business. It’s more important issues, it is a necessary process to than a goal, it is our duty and honor to serve ensure our beliefs are well founded. Therein lies you. the issue: How many of us as individuals have the time and energy to be engaged?

Engagement and meaningful impact is one of “A wise and frugal three legs of stability for the Bend Chamber. We are nonpartisan, so we do not blindly support government, which clASS oF 2016 the ideals of either political party. We are entirely membership supported, meaning we shall leave men renee alexander, BBT Architects receive no government funding or grants. This geoff Babb, Bureau of Land Management gives us the freedom to engage in issues from a derek Bickel, EverBank business prospective and to be a driving force in free to regulate garrett Chrostek, Bryant, Lovlien & Jarvis, P.C. supporting a climate that creates and supports ann Cook, Double Tree by Hilton businesses, both large and small. Businesses their own pursuits wayne dickinson, Bank of the Cascades create jobs, which supports families, improves wendy edde, City of Bend our quality of life and creates the community in Jacob fain, Morgan Stanley which we all live. of industry and dan fishkin, Veritas Corporate Law, P.C. nancy gammond-moody, Barrett Business Services, Inc. Advocacy is far more than making a statement. improvement, and amanda gow, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon The Bend Chamber’s advocacy efforts take shelley grifﬁ n, Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate a great deal of time, research, evaluation, shall not take from meghan Hall, Brooks Resources Corp. discussion and require a vote of approval Jeff s. Hinman, Karnopp Petersen, LLP from the Bend Chamber Board of Directors. Ben Holloway, Deschutes Brewery Every issue the Bend Chamber supports goes the mouth of labor Christin Hunter, Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate through this process to ensure the best interest Cheryl mcintosh, Lenity Architecture - Studio Absolute of the members it represents and that no single the bread it has shelley nelson, NeighborImpact person can steer the organization. Barry nielsen, Central Oregon Radiology Associates, P.C. michele o’Hara, Zolo Media Perhaps the strongest part of advocacy is earned - this is stacy pell, Deschutes Brewery helping to provide information to you, our Valerie rekward, Delicious Design members. From our What’s Brewing community the sum of good rachael rees van den Berg, Bend Chamber of Commerce forums and forecast breakfast series programs, matt sybrant, Economic Development for Central Oregon to the weekly e-news and the Bend Business government.” Becca tatum, George Jackson Academy & Union Theologi- Journal you are reading, we are working hard cal Seminary to provide you with the information you need to aly waibel, Opportunity Knocks make educated decisions on issues that impact - Thomas Jefferson you and your businesses.

Bend ChamBer | 5 Q & A with panelist Damon Runberg who is poised to Deschutes County’s jobs pay less than icant research into Oregon’s youth in $15 an hour. This is not too surprising the labor force. We have seen a sig- Benefit the most considering the high concentration of nifi cant reduction in labor force par- low wage jobs that serve our tourism ticipation for the younger generation BY our eXpanding industry. Nearly 15,000 of the 31,000 over the past 10+ years. Youth par- (48%) jobs that paid less than $15 ticipating in the labor force at a lower economY? an hour in Deschutes County were in rate is potentially one of the reasons either the leisure and hospitality or we are seeing a skills gap issue. The Workers are poised to benefi t the retail sectors. The share of jobs that rising minimum wage has little to do most. When the labor supply becomes pay less than $15 an hour is higher in with this lowering labor force partici- tight than the competition for skilled Crook and Jefferson counties. Around pation. Oregon’s minimum wage rises labor results in higher wages. Wages 45 percent of jobs were under $15 an with infl ation and is adjusted to the declined during the recession, so hour in Crook, while more than half of CPI (Cost Price Index) each year. As these wages gains are important cor- all jobs (52.2%) in Jefferson County a result, the “real” wages of minimum rections during a period of expansion. paid less than $15 an hour. wage workers is little changed. So, why is youth labor force participation As far as industries, construction will Our tourism-related industries ac- on the decline? likely benefi t the most from our ex- count for the highest concentrations panding economy. The construction of low-wage workers. Nearly three- The recession could have played industry is dependent on other parts quarters of Central Oregon’s leisure a signifi cant role. Typical “youth” of the economy growing. Today, there and hospitality jobs pay less than $15 jobs were taken by older more skilled is job growth, strong in-migration, an hour. One surprising industry that workers during the recession leav- and business expansion. All good in- had a large share of low wage jobs ing few work opportunities for youth. dicators for the construction industry. was professional and business ser- Counter to popular belief, the Great vices where half of all workers made Recession did not increase the share how wiLL the proposed less than $15 an hour. This high share of “idle” youth – those neither in the increase in minimum wage of low-wage jobs is likely due to the labor force nor enrolled in school. business services side of the industry, Roughly 10 percent of youth ages 16 LeVeL affect the LocaL which includes temporary help (temp to 24 are considered idle in Oregon economY? what impact services), as well as a signifi cant num- and the U.S. Youth today face in- ber of clerical and call center work- creased requirements related to high- wiLL a $13.50 - $15.00 mini- ers. school graduation and college prepa- mum wage haVe on centraL ration, and those enrolled in school oregon’s hospitaLitY and damon, has anY work Been are less likely to be in the labor force than in the past. Many are forgoing tourism industrY, short and done to correLate the Last early work experience to gain formal Long term? decade of minimum wage in- education, which could pay off long- creases which effect Young term given the college wage premium. There are some drastic differences However, by foregoing early work ex- between the state and Central Oregon workers seeking first time perience, youth are potentially miss- when talking about the percent of jobs enroLLment and the empLoY- ing out on opportunities to acquire “soft” skills. You can see our full under $15 an hour. Around 40 percent er skiLLs gap proBLem iden- of jobs in Oregon paid less than $15 report here: https://www.qualityinfo. an hour in 2014. A signifi cantly higher tified in the surVeY todaY? org/documents/10182/13336/Endang share of jobs are concentrated in this ered+Youth+in+the+Labor+Force?v sub-$15 an hour range here on the Our small research division of the Em- ersion=1.3 ployment Department has done signif- Photos by The Hidden Touch Photography High Desert. More than 44 percent of more photos at Bendchamber.org under the events tab sLiDe presentations avaiLabLe at benDChaMber.org unDer the business resourCes tab

205 PLATINUM PARTNERS 6 | Bend ChamBer Thank you to our event sponsors: Paciﬁ c Source Health Plans, Bend Radio Group, The Riverhouse, Miller Lumber, Seven Peaks Ven- tures, Oregon Employment Department, BendBroadband, Central Oregon Community College, Combined Communications, KTVZ, The Bulletin and The Hidden Touch Photography Photos by The Hidden Touch Photography - more photos at Bendchamber.org under the events tab By: Rachael Rees van den Berg, Bend Chamber Communications Coordinator Central Oregon is in the midst of an economic Runberg attributed the shortage to a number of Miller said is it is a critical time in Central expansion. Consumer confi dence is high, the factors including the aging population in the Oregon. There are big decisions surrounding economy is more diversifi ed and unemployment county and the lack of affordable housing. He issues like the new urban growth boundary, is going down. said those taking home a median single-family transit and multi-family housing, that are going wage in Deschutes County, can barely afford to to be taking place over the next few months. But, the narrative is changing. Due to a shrinking rent an apartment in Bend. Those decisions are going to inﬂ uence what labor force, businesses are going to have to start Bend looks like in the future, he said. “Bend thinking about how they can attract and retain “You need people to live here if you want them will grow. Bend will change. Be involved,” the best and brightest employees. to be part of the labor supply,” he said. Miller advised the audience at The Riverhouse Convention Center. “We’re seeing labor shortages across the board in Panelist Charley Miller, president of the The different industries, diverse industries,” Damon Miller Company, said many of the issues our Dino Vendetti, panelist and managing director Runberg, panelist and Central Oregon economist community is struggling with today were the of Seven Peaks Ventures, said he believes that for the Oregon Employment Department, told same in the 1900s. Despite the challenges over those new to town in the emerging industries an audience of about 300 at the Bend Chamber the years, he said Bend has been able to succeed will get engaged with the community naturally. Economic Forecast Breakfast. “We’re starting to because of the people in the community. see the tightening of the labor supply diminish “I don’t know if there’s any magic formula the ability of businesses to expand because they “Bend has been led by positive people who come for getting people engaged, other than I think can’t fi nd the right workers.” up with solutions to challenges. They don’t sit once people have been in Bend for a couple idle. They just make things happen. And they years… they realize wow this is a really active He said the supply of labor is diminishing, don’t do it for now, they take the long view,” community,” he said. “People are involved, they related to the number of jobs in the economy. Miller said. care about what’s going on in town and they But on the other hand, he said the demand for have a voice.” labor is increasing very rapidly.

Bend ChamBer | 7 oregon on DeC. 1, the statewide tour of homegrown “entrepreneur rockstars” is coming to Bend as part of the Bend chamBer’s “what’s Brewing?” series - pre-register at BendchamBer.org StimuluS pAckAge Hatch Oregon, a brand new Our state is the 16th to empower economic engine for growing entrepreneurs and consumers who community capital within Oregon, want to support the local businesses and the Bend Chamber are teaming they love. For years, entrepreneurs up to teach you how to invest! have had to do a tap dance for angel investors. But not anymore! Did you know 1% of personal Local entrepreneurs may now savings in Oregon is equivalent raise up to $250,000 from fellow to 914 million? This means there Oregonians through a Community coming are literally billions of dollars Public Offering – a new securities that could help boost business in crowdfunding tool. Oregon. Thanks to the new Oregon So instead of spending $100 on a Intrastate Offering Exemption rules fancy dinner, make a difference passed in January, any Oregonian in your community by filling the can become a shareholder of an capital gap for small and startup to Bend Oregon company. businesses.

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Salute to Commerce is brought to you by the Bend Chamber in partnerhsip with: 5 Fusion and Sushi Bar Long-time restaurateur Lilian Chu, co- Excellence in all things – food, service, owner of 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar, has built a environment, business and relationships; world-class restaurant in the heart of Bend treating staff as family; giving back to the that prioritizes and is driven by philanthropy. community; and intelligent and sustainable growth. 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar, located on NW Wall Optimize Your Social Security Street, offers much more than just sushi. “We truly believe that as we are blessed to Understand options for maximizing benefits The restaurant features two distinct menus, live, work and play in Central Oregon – it created by executive chef and co-owner Joe is our responsibility to give back to sustain Rob Fincham, MSFS Kim, a two-time James Beard Foundation and help grow the community,” Chu said. 541-382-8773 • www.FinchamFinancial.com nominee, that meld together key elements 404 SW Columbia Street, Suite #225, Bend, Oregon 97702 of Asian and European cuisine into a One of the ways 5 Fusion supports the

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“We are passionate about our unique food “Our community is one of great support and and our special community and we focus our collaboration among restaurants, and we energy on both,” Chu said. “Bendites like to take deep pride in the accomplishments and support businesses that support community, community investments of our peers, too,” so our investment returns dividends with Chu said. “We’re all in the effort of building loyal customers.” a strong Central Oregon dining scene and incomparable quality of life together. All of www.countrysideliving.com www.thelmasplace.org When 5 Fusion fi rst opened its doors in our good work elevates all boats.” SPECIALIZING IN MEMORY CARE December 2009, Chu said she had a clear vision of what would lead to success:

GOLD PARTNERS Bend ChamBer | 9 aWelcomeBoard Meet your new Bend Chamber Board Members and learn what’s in store for 2016 at the General Membership Meeting! November 17 | Wednesday 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. @ Deschutes Brewery Mountain Room Located at: 901 SW Simpson Ave.

eLLYn Biedscheid heather J. hansen

to share my skills and background to continue to make Central Oregon a great place eLLYn Biedscheid is the CFO at Hy- to live and work. dro Flask. Ellyn joined Hydro Flask in November 2011, bringing over 15 years of experience in fi nancial controls, accounting and process improvement. Ellyn has advised clients primarily in the high tech heather J. hansen is a shareholder and consumer products industry on internal at the law fi rm of Bryant Lovlien & Jar- controls and generally accepted accounting vis. She practices in the areas of business principles accounting treatment through law, employment law and real estate law. her work in the PriceWaterhouseCoopers Heather has served on multiple boards audit services group. Ellyn also held nu- throughout her career including serving on merous positions at Intel in the Global the Bend Chamber Board of Directors for Accounting and Financial Services group the last three years. including overseeing transition to a shared services model and implementation of the Why do you want to serve on the Bend fi rst business process management program Chamber board? for the Fixed Assets Accounting group. El- lyn earned her bachelor degree in account- I am both personally and professionally ing from the University of Notre Dame and dedicated to helping the business commu- is a CPA and lean six sigma green belt. nity in Central Oregon. The Bend Cham- ber is one of the critical organizations that Why do you want to serve on the Bend strategically works to gather, equip and mo- Chamber board? bilize the business community in our area. I look forward to the opportunity to serve I would like to join the Bend Chamber another term as a member of the board of Board because I would love the opportunity directors.

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as a turret gunner, manning ma- Alaska where he was the inspec- chine guns on B-17 bombers. tor general and post commander When the war came to a close, he at Fort Richardson. went home for a brief time. “Every place was different… but “I discovered after I got out, that what I learned is people are the perhaps it wasn’t a bad life,” he same all over the world,” he said. It’s not every day that you get to said. “I found people have the same sit and have coffee with a hero. concerns, the same sorrows, the Tucked in the back corner booth He re-entered the army and in same happiness that we have in of Three Creeks Brewing Com- 1951, serving his fi rst tour in this country.” top 10 pany I had the privilege to sit Korea on the ground as an artil- Turner shared stories of tak- and hear the story of Col. John lery man. When he returned from ing the local children in foreign celeBrity VeterAnS Turner, a living legacy. Korea, he became a Chinese lan- countries out for ice cream, of- guage interpreter, teaching at the fi ciating a wedding overseas and “There was a time when an offi - Army Command and General the birth of his son in a Japanese 10. GEORGE CARLIN cer’s word was law, a handshake Staff College. He also served for hospital. was fi nal and I could cash a check several years in Japan before re- 9. STEVE MCQUEEN in any place in the world if I was turning back to Korea for a sec- “I could bore you for hours just in uniform,” recalled Turner, the ond tour in 1962. rambling on about things. It was Grand Marshall of the Bend Vet- a good life,” he said. 8. ICE-T erans Day Parade. “When I was a boy, I was not scared. Us kids did what we were In 1975 Turner retired, and af- Turner grew up in southern Ari- paid to do, go out and shoot, ter a year of travel, looking for 7. HUMPHREY BOGART zona, in a town smaller than Sis- duck when it came in … and you a place to stop, he landed with ters called Casa Grande. get hit now and then. We weren’t his family in Portland, Oregon. afraid,” he said. “But when I got Several years later, he moved to 6. MORGAN FREEMAN “I did the public school thing back, I walked around with pain Sisters and bought the business there, and in 1943, of course war in the pit of my stomach for six Sisters Cascade of Gifts. 5. CHUCK NORRIS time, I went into the air force,” months. It was fear, but I didn’t he said. know it. I just thought I had a Turner said his time serving in belly ache. I wasn’t consciously the army shaped who he is today. 4. MR. T Turner spent a total of 32 years in afraid of anything, but I’m sure the army, with postings around that the pressure just built up un- “It gave me everything I have; the world. til I walked around with a belly fi rst, attitude. It gave me a per- 3. JOHNNY CASH ache.” spective of people and how to get “I was commissioned from the along in the world … a lifetime 2. CLINT EASTWOOD ranks. I held every enlisted rank His next major assignment was job (and) an education,” he said. except corporal and then I be- in Europe, where he commanded “It gave me security, a sense of came an offi cer,” he said. an artillery battalion and became professionalism and honor.” 1. ELVIS PRESLEY the chief of staff in Germany. He started his career ﬂ ying with After Europe, he got assigned to the Eighth Air Force in England

1212 | | Bend Bend ChamBer ChamBer 9.2 million veterans are over the age of 65 HiStory oF VeterAnS dAy “Dedicated to the cause of world peace 7.8 million and to be hereafter celebrated and veterans served during the Vietnam War era (1964-1975), known as Armistice Day.”

which represents 33% of all - 83rd U.S. Congress living veterans World War I – known at the time organizations -- amended the Act as “The Great War” - offi cially of 1938 by striking out the word ended when the Treaty of Versailles “Armistice” and inserting the word was signed on June 28, 1919, in “Veterans.” With the approval of the Palace of Versailles outside this legislation on June 1, 1954, 5.2 million the town of Versailles, France. Nov. 11 became a day to honor However, fi ghting ceased seven American veterans of all wars. veterans served during the Gulf months earlier when an armistice, or War (representing service from temporary cessation of hostilities, In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill between the Allied Nations and ensured three-day weekends for Aug. 2, 1990, to present) Germany went into effect on the federal employees by celebrating eleventh hour of the eleventh day four national holidays on Mondays: of the eleventh month. For that Washington’s Birthday, Memorial reason, Nov. 11, 1918, is generally Day, Veterans Day and Columbus regarded as the end of “the war to Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day end all wars.” was moved to the fourth Monday of 1.9 million October. Many states did not agree veterans are under Veterans Day, formerly known as with this decision and continued to Armistice Day, was originally set celebrate the holiday on its original the age of 35 as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the date. The fi rst Veterans Day under end of World War I, which offi cially the new law was observed with took place on Nov. 11, 1918. In much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971. legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was “dedicated to Finally on September 20, 1975, the cause of world peace and to be President Gerald R. Ford signed 1.8 million hereafter celebrated and known as a law which returned the annual veterans are women ‘Armistice Day.’” As such, this new observance of Veterans Day to its legal holiday honored World War I original date of Nov. 11, beginning veterans. in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on In 1954, after having been through Nov. 11. both World War II and the Korean 2.6 million War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at Source: http://www.military.com/ veterans served during World War II the urging of the veterans service veterans-day (1941-1945)

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Bend ChamBer | 15 with six years’ experience working The house on the property is currently with the U.S. Department of Veterans “The ranch is a being remodeled for ADA compliance. Affairs as a mental health therapist Once completed, it will open as an and contract liaison. place for many of Adult Foster Home accommodating up to fi ve veterans who are terminally The purpose of the ranch, Perry said, those veterans to ill or in need of end of life care. is to help veterans connect with each be able to have other and feel a sense of camaraderie and community. a purpose, to Currently, between fi ve and 10 veterans come out every Thursday “We want to create a place where be able to have for the Veterans’ Volunteer Workday. veterans feel understood, where they Perry said there are additional are around people who speak their a community; a veterans volunteering on the board of language and they feel comfortable,” directors on the administrative side. she said. place where they “A big push has been getting veterans FOR MIKE can come out involved at every level,” she said. Central Oregon is home to “The goal is to recruit veteran FLOREZ, approximately 17,000 veterans, and connect with volunteers to create a culture…We including veterans from WWII, want veterans to be involved in every THE the Korean War, Vietnam, Iraq and other vets and aspect of this so they will build it and Afghanistan, and numerous other work on projects it will be theirs.” CENTRAL military operations. But, there are no senior or elder care facilities in together.” Veterans and a strategy team OREGON Central Oregon that are specifi cally are working together to create a catering to veterans. sustainable business model. Perry VETERAN’S said ideas, input and partnerships “We see (the ranch) as meeting a Florez said he has been volunteering from the business community would RANCH IS need that’s not being met in the at the ranch for about four months, be embraced. In addition, she said, community,” Perry said. helping with everything from moving Central Oregon Veterans Ranch AN ESCAPE irrigation pipes to cleaning out is looking for 100 organizations, The ranch will provide opportunities chicken coops. businesses or individuals to donate By: Rachael Rees van den Berg for healing for veterans across the $1,000 between now and the end of Bend Chamber Communications lifespan; from those in need of active “I enjoy the company of the other the year for the creation of a peace engagement in their community to vets,” he said. “They have stories that garden with ﬂ ags at the ranch. The those that deserve peace at the end are amazing.” fi rst 100, she said, will have their “It’s a great place to help a lot of these of their lives, the Central Oregon names engraved on a plaque to show guys take their minds off the everyday Veterans Ranch website states. The ranch is still a startup, but it’s they are cornerstone supporters. struggles,” said Florez who served Beyond camaraderie, she said the growing and gaining support. About twice in Iraq. “Coming back from ranch gives the veterans a mission. a year ago, Perry said there was only “We’re looking at working long-term combat and being around a different $1,600 in the nonprofi t’s bank account. with the (U.S. Department of Veteran crowd is a little intimidating, but you “Veterans who have served, especially In the last quarter of last year, she Affairs) and the (U.S. Department of come out here and you feel safe and veterans who have served in war, said the ranch was able to raise about Agriculture) because we’ve had a lot that’s the part that heals.” really need to be able to identify other $40,000 from community donations. of interest in this being a model that can ways to serve their communities so The ranch recently secured a $30,000 be exported to other communities,” The Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch they still have that role of a being a grant from Meyer Memorial Trust she said. “We are the prototype. We’re is a 19-acre ranch property located warrior or protector,” she said. and another $10,000 from Northwest really taking it slowly to make sure all between Bend and Redmond. At the Farm Credit Services. the pieces fi t and that it’s done well so ranch, veterans are actively planning Many veterans, some in their 20s or that we can show other communities sustainable agriculture projects 30s are on 100 percent disability or Tom Kemper, executive director of how to do this.” including the raising and preserving are medically retired, Perry said. Housing Works, a Central Oregon of the threatened Navajo Churro affordable housing provider, sheep, gardens that will feed veterans “They can end up being isolated, purchased the ranch and leases it to CENTRAL OREGON receiving care at the ranch and depressed or cut off with no place to the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. VETERANS RANCH potentially honey and hops. engage. For a lot of them, their only Perry said COVR has two years to PO BOX 8302 social contact is the mental health buy out or buy back the ranch from The ranch has been a dream of Alison clinic,” she said. Kemper. BEND, OR 97708 Perry’s for seven years. Perry is a Ofﬁ ce: (541) 706-9062 Licensed Professional Counselor

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