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Vol. 3, No. 2 "48 Years of Quality Service" Summer/Fall 1993 Published by the Urban League of Portland 10 North Russell St. Portland, OR 97227 (503) 280-2600

Computer Training and new job services open at League Free computer trainingfor low-income job seekers is now available at the Urban League, thanks to a $300,000 grant awarded by the Meyer Memorial Trust and in-kind donations from IBM Corporation.The three-year grant also allows the League to expand its Interim Director Cletus Moore, Jr. services for adult job seekers. Cletus B. Moore, Jr. The new Urban League/IBM Computer training students Anthony Lavine and- named Urban League Computer Training Center opened in Billy Rucker (left to right) at new Center. interim director September at the League's 10 N. Russell building.IBM Corporationplacement assistance from the League's Cletus B. Moore, Jr. has been named interim provided 27 personal computers, softwareEmployment Department."Now we can director of the Urban League of Portland byand other materials."Dr. Tukufu andtake a client through career counseling, job the Executive Committee of the UrbanEducation Director Herman Lessard weretraining, placement assistance, and League board of directors. two very persuasive negotiators," notedfollow-up after the hire is made," said the IBM Portland area manager Bruce LeaderLeague's Dr. Tukufu. The Meyer grant will Moore, who is 46, is currently the League'sat the opening. also allow the Employment Department to vicepresidentoffinanceand offer more flexible service hours, schedule administration.He will become interimThe training center offers 15-week courses indesk-toppublishing,network more workshops for job seekers, and expand director after current Urban League job retention and outreach recruitment management, database management, Word President Darryl Tukufu, Ph.D. leaves on services. October 31 to assume a new position asPerfect and Lotus. Studies have indicated a director of the Public Services Institute atshortage of skilled workers in these areas inComputer courses are offered on a sliding Lorain County Community College outsidethe Portland metro area. "We believe thatfee scale, with no charge for low income Cleveland, Ohio (see article on page 3). advanced computer training offers jobclients.Enrollment is open to both seekers the fastest path to a family wageunemployed and employed job seekers. Moore will serve as interim director until ajob," said Herman Lessard, who directs theThe next term of classes begins in January. permanent president and chief executive center. For more information, contact Sue Sargent officer is appointed. Urban League board at (503) 280-2600. chair Gina Wood expects that appointmentTraining graduates will receive job will take place "within six months". Those on hand for opening As interim director Moore's primary duty day at the new Computer will be to maintain the League's current Training Center included Urban League President Dr. programs. He will report to an operational Darryl Tukufu, Meyer committee composed of three Board Memorial Trust Program Of- members: Joan Brown-Kline, president of ficer Gloria Gostnell, IBM Brown-Kline and Company; Elizabeth Portland Area Manager Kutza, Ph.D., director of Portland State Bruce Leader and Urban University's Institute of Aging; and League Education Director William Spivey, Ph.D., vice president, Herman Lessard Jr. business alliances for Tektronix, Inc. (continued on page three) New Urban League Street Academy helps drop-outs get back into school A new Street Academy at the Urban Leaguea school setting." will function as an alternative school for up Dr. Bierwirth emphasized that funding is to 50 youth who have left public schools in Portland. Portland Public Schools awardedcontingent on youth remaining in the program. The Urban League will send a bill the Urban League up to $202,800 to operate the program, contingent on the Leagueonce a month to the school district detailing recruiting and retaining students for thehow many students are involved in the program. program. The Street Academy will be based at the "We are extremely happy to offer a program Urban League's Whitney M. Young, Jr. for students who have dropped out or been Education and Cultural Center, which has pushed out of a traditional school setting," said Urban League President Dr. Darrylprovided after-school tutorial assistance to students for the past decade. Students will Tukufu."The Street Academy will help New Guild President Peggy Ross dropouts and pushouts find a way tohave an opportunity to remain at the Street continue an education that will help themAcademy or transition into one of Portland's public schools. Peggy Ross elected achieve their dreams." President of Guild The Center's facilities include study space The Urban League program is one of three for 70 students, computers and aThe Urban League of Portland Guild has in Portland that received grants totaling half elected Peggy C. Ross president for a million dollars.Dr. Jack Bierwirth,multicultural reference library. The Center is housed in the Urban League's main 1993/95. The Guild is a volunteer auxiliary Superintendent of Portland Public Schools, building, providing students with easyof the Urban League that supports the said the programs were made possible by a access to other League programs, such as League with special events, fund raisers and change in state law that allocates revenue to service programs. school districts based on the number ofcounseling, a Computer Training Center, and the Male and Female Responsibility students. "We estimate that there are 2500 Peggy is development services manager programs. to 3500 school age youth in Portland who with the Oregon Association of Minority are not attending school," Dr. BierwirthStaff request the community's help inEntrepreneurs. An Arkansas native, Peggy said."We can now channel revenue toidentifying youth who are eligible for thehas lived in Portland since 1977. She was programs like the Street Academy that willStreet Academy.For information,formerly the Guild's vice president. identify drop-outs and bring them back into contact Mia Sims at (503) 280-2600. Also elected to two-year terms were: Our Children's Store o Faye Burch, Vice President supports League and o Seona Baldwin, Secretary other youth charities Peggy's number one goal is to "make the Our Guild a strong supporter for Urban League Holiday shoppers can purchase some great programs, especially youth programs. The gifts and support their favorite youth charity Guild is an excellent way to get the at the sametimethis ycarThe Al Char'.ren's community more involved in the Urban League and 33 other non-profits that serve League." children are selling gifts through December at Our Children's Store at 510 SW Store For Guild information, call 280-2615. Broadway in downtown Portland. The store was organized by CASA of Gifts are available for all ages -- from League dedicates Shelly Multnomah County (Court AppointedHill Conference Room handmade ornaments to cookbooks andSpecial Advocates) to help it and other t-shirts.Urban League items include non-profit children's agencies raise neededThe Urban League recently held a clothing created by Spike Lee and t-shirts funds to help our children. dedication ceremony for the E. Shelton Hill with positive messages for youth.The Conference Room, named in honor of the Urban League will receive 85% to 100% ofVolunteers are also needed to help work at former League director who died in the revenue from items it sells.Prices are the store.For information, call OurFebruary at age 89. "Shelly" Hill directed very reasonable. Children's Store at (503) 223-5029. the League from 1956 to 1973.Shelly's wife Helloise and former League employees URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND MISSION STATEMENT joined Dr. Tukufu, staff and Board chair The mission of the Urban League of Portland is to help African Americans and others Gina Wood at the dedication. On the same achieve parity and economic self-sufficiency through advocacy, community problem day the Oregon Senate passed a resolution solving, partnerships, and by conducting programs designed to strengthen the growth honoring Hill's "inestimable contribution to and development of individuals, families and communities. the causes of liberty and justice for all." President's Column Assisted in raising the League's role as an advocate. "We'll leave with some good memories" There are two additional reasons why we have decided to leave and they are really the It is with both sadness and excitement that I two most important. First, is that both my announce my resignation as President and wife and I are very attached to our families. Chief Executive Officer for The Urban It has been difficult to travel to the Midwest League of Portland effective October 31. or the South to get together with "family." The sadness comes in part from the many We decided in 1991, after residing here for friends and acquaintances that my family a year that we were going to stick to our and I have made during the 3 1/2 plus years timetable of 3-5 years then try to relocate that we have resided in Portland. closer to family. The excitement comes from accepting a Second, is the whole issue related to position as the Executive Director of the diversity. We are accustomed to residing in Public Services Institute at Lorain County areas, or close to areas, with larger Community College, just west of populations of people of color, particularly Cleveland, Ohio. In this position, I will be African Americans.There are many at the cutting edge in what some consider to individuals in Portland that I credit for being be a national model in using the resources serious in their attempt to diversify of higher education to improve the capacity Dr. Darryl Tukufu Portland.I have gained a genuine of public leadership. appreciation for all races and ethnic groups During the past few years, I have grown toaccomplishments were: beyond the superficial cordiality that I believe that most of us have experienced really appreciate the potential and current Assisted in eliminating a $400,000 deficit. wherever we have lived. capabilities of comprehensive community Raised the "actual" budget from $900,000 colleges in helping to meet many needs of to $1.4 million even after transitioning aHowever, it must be made plain, diversity our citizens.Much of this appreciation major program. has to be more than talk or even reflected in came from interacting with Portland mere numbers. It has to be seen in the top Community College. Instituted membership drives and otherareas within political and economic fundraisers. A chance to be more focused institutions where people have equal status. Restored the integrity of programs andPortland still has a long way to go in this The decision to leave the Urban League met or exceeded contract obligations. area.If diversity is to become a reality in came at a time in my career where I needed Restored the credibility of the Urban this area, institutions and communities of all to determine where I wanted to be in ten or League in many parts of the businesstypes will need to become more open and twenty years.I also determined that I communityandinrace/ethnicinclusive. wanted to become more focused rather than communities. having to respond or decline involvement Of course my perspective is not the only one when asked to participate on a broad range Instituted training in Efficacy and Totaland there are many that would love to of issues. It is very taxing to "be all things Quality Management (TQM). relocate to the Pacific Northwest no matter to all people." Assisted in stabilizing our Employmentwhat the situation. It is just that my family's Department and forming partnershipsadjustment has been more difficult. One of my reasons for leaving is that the with local employers. Urban League has reached a point where our It has been a pleasure to serve Portland and capable staff, board, and other volunteers Assisted in the expansion of the League toOregon, even in a small way here. We have all worked together to bring the operate a Male Responsibility Program,enjoyed many aspects of our time here and League back from the hole that it was stuck an IBM sponsored Computer Trainingwill leave with some good memories and in, to now being able to stand on its feet. We Center, a Grandparents Support Program, many new friends. For those who want to are sound, and have in place a number of an Alzheimer's Support Group, a Streetstay in touch, my new address is Public excellent programs. Academy, a Youth Employment ProgramServices Institute, Lorain County and a Youth Leadership DevelopmentCommunity College, 1005 N. Abbe Rd., During the past 3 1/2 years, some of our Program (NULITES). Elyria, OH 44035.

Interim Director named on the train and join us." No, you did not miss Before joining the Urban League in Marchour Summer issue (from page one) of 1990, Moore was vice president of a local Due to a flurry of projects this summer, there In accepting his appointment, Moorefinancial consulting firm. He has 22 yearswas no summer issue of the Urban League repeated a metaphor Dr. Tukufu used when of experience in finance and administration,View. Our apologies to friends who missed he joined the League in 1990. "Continue toincluding work in sales, health services,hearing from us. We hope you will enjoy watch our smoke if you're not going to getlodging and commercial development. our combined Summer/Fall issue. Thanks to our 1993/94 business members Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt The Urban League of Portland wishes toCorporate Members($250-$999) Slayden Construction thank the following organizations thatAct III Theatres Southland Corp. showed their support by becoming membersBank of California TCI Cablevision this year (as of October 15). Special thanks Chemical Waste Management Temporary Staffing, Inc. also to NIKE President Richard Donahue, who chaired the Corporate Membership Copeland Lumber Yard Toyota Motor Distributors Drive, and to Maurice Lucas, who chaired Drake Beam Morin, Inc. Washington Mutual Federal Savings the Individual Membership Drive. ForEnterprise Rent-A-Car Waste Management of Oregon membership information, contact the UrbanFoster Pepper & Schefelman Wieden & Kennedy League at 280-2600. Georgia-Pacific Corp. West One Bank Gold Members ($3000 and up) GTE Northwest, Inc. Weston Pontiac Arco Oil HSI Security Systems Inc. Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Parternship Bank of America Housing Authority of Portland Hyster-Yale Co. Boeing Small Business Members ($100) First Interstate Bank JBLK Insurance American Bridge Assoc. IDS Financial Services James River Corp. American Messenger Meier & Frank KATU-TV Ch. 2 American State Bank Nike KOIN-TV Ch. 6 Assoc. for Portland Progress Pacific Power KPMG Peat Marwick Atiyeb Brothers Portland Trail Blazers KUPL Radio Bank of Tokyo Standard Insurance Kentrox Blessing Electric United Airlines Kerr Pacific Corp. Bob Brown Tire Center United Parcel Service Lutz Snyder Realtors Brewed Hot Coffee U.S. Bancorp McDonalds Corp. Brooks Temporary Services Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Business Computer Training Inst. Sponsor Members($1000-$2999) Nabisco Biscuit Co. Catering 2 & Valley Conf. Center Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oregon Northwest Temporary Services David Chandler Electric Co. Bullivant Houser Bailey Pendergrass & Oregon Credit Union League David Chvatal CPA Hoffman Oregon Health Sciences U. City Club of Portland Cellular One Oregon Liquor Control Commission City Liquidators Emanuel Hospital Oregon State University Cleo-Lillian Social Club Fred Meyer Oregon Steel Mills Conkling Fiskum & McCormick Gunderson PacifiCorp Financial Services Cronin & Caplan Realty Group, Inc. Kaiser Pepsi Cola (Alpac) Custom Stamping & Mfg. KPTV Ch. 12 Plaid Panteries Data Processing Resources Lane Powell Spears & Lubersky Popper Supply Co. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mentor Graphics Port of Portland Dotten & Assoc. Nationwide Insurance Company Portland - City of El Mundo for Women Nordstrom Portland Community College Jeanette Fagan School Northwest Natural Gas Portland General Electric Foster Parent Assoc. Paragon Cable Portland Police Assoc. Garlington Center Portland Hilton Portland Teachers' Credit Union Geneva's Shear Perfection Portland/Oregon Visitors Assoc. Private Industry Council Georgetown Manor R.R. Donnelly Norwest Public Financial Management Great Expectations Safeway Stores Quality Medical Plans for Health Gresham Chrysler-Plymouth Sisters of Providence Realtors Multiple Listing Service Institute on Aging, PSU Steinfeld's Products Co. Red Lion Inns Jewish Federation of Portland Stoel Rives Bo ley Jones & Gray Ronographic Communications Junior Achievement Tektronix Rose City Electric Neil Kelly Remodeling U S West Communications Schnitzer, Arlene & Harold Kienows Stores Wacker Siltronic (continued from preveious page) National Urban League K103 (KKCW) chief John Jacob retires KINK Radio NEW YORK -- John E. Jacob, president and chief executive officer of the National KWJJ Radio Urban League for the last 12 years, has Claire Levine Writing & Research announced his retirement from the civil Links Portland Chapter rights organization. Linsco/Private Ledger In announcing his retirement, Jacob said, "I Gary McGee, CPA have contemplated this step for some time... McKeever/Morris The Bible tells us that 'to everything there Mayor Gussie McRobert is a season and a time to every purpose under Melcor, Inc. the heaven.'After almost 30 years of service to the Urban League Movement, it Metro Catholic Broadcasting is time to retire." Moore Co. Jacob is familiar to many Urban League Murty Printing supporters in Portland.He was guest Norpac Foods speaker at the Portland affiliate's Equal National Urban League chief John Jacob North Pacific Insurance Co. Opportunity Dinner in 1992. Northwest Legal Search A search committee of the National Urbantraining; enlarging the focus of the League's Northwest Strategies, Inc. League's Board of Trustees has beenadvocacy to emphasize greater reliance on Nova Northwest, Inc. formed to select a replacement. To ensurethe African-American community to find One Church, One Child a smooth transition, Mr. Jacob will remainsolutions to its own problems; and the Oregon Food Bank the head of the League until a successor is establishment of a Permanent Development Oregon Sport Action named. Fund that, with some $10 million invested, provides the League with a financial Ownco Marketing Reginald Brack, Jr., chairman of the cushion in bard times. Pacific Development Inc. National Urban League, noted that Jacob Pathways Through Career Transitions had built a "strong foundation" for theFounded in 1910, the National Urban organization to build on. Among Jacob'sLeague is a non-profit community-based John Pihas & Partners achievements are redefining the League'ssocial service and civil rights organization Planned Parenthood mission to stress education and careerheadquartered in New York City, with PCC Cascade Campus development, and employment and skills affiliates in 113 cities and 34 states. Portland Federal Executive Board Portland Metro Chamber of Commerce Wear a purple ribbon to say "Stop the Violence" Portland Opera Primerica Financial Services The Urban League joins many in our purpose is to call attention to the devastating community who are shocked by recent acts problem of violence. Purple is the color of Reedwood Extended Care Center of senseless violence in Portland.The royalty, a reminder that the safety of our Refuse Removal, Inc. murder of Albina Head Start employee andchildren should be our top priority. Rejuvenation House Parts mother Christina Clegg, the brutal beating Ribbon pins are available from the Urban Patricia Riedel Travel, Inc. of Tim Hawley by youths outside the Lloyd League of Portland. When you wear the Center, and the shooting death of Jon Sweet, Sedra Income Property Management ribbon, let others know it is a sign of your a 17-year-old Urban League client who was Sheraton Airport Hotel genuine commitment to stop the senseless trying to turn his life around, have caused Standard Battery Northwest violence in our community. many of us to wonder if our community is SunWel moving backward rather than ahead. Sussam, Shank, Wapnik, Caplan & Stiles The Urban League of Portland We hope these tragedies will serve as Timberline Lodge occasionally exchanges its mailing list wake-up calls for community action with other organizations whose goals Trade Bindery, Inc. involving young people, parents and others are compatible with those of the Urban Tri-Met to address the root causes of violence. In the League. We do not sell our mailing list United Finance meantime, one small thing individuals can and we do not exchange our list with University of Portland do is show their concern about violence by for-profit businesses. Urban League wearing a purple ribbon. Wagner Mining members who do not wish to have their Washington Window Cleaning Services This symbolic statement was originated by names shared with other organizations shouldcontacttheLeague's Westminster Presbyterian Church actress Cheryl Lee Ralph, Black Entertainment Television and the Membership staff at 280-2600 or send Don Wirfs & Assoc. Washington D.C. Urban League.Its a note indicating your wishes. Urban League staff receive total quality management training Total quality management (TQM) has come to the Urban League. During the past seven months the League's managers and, more recently, staff have studied how they can better meet customer requirements by improving teamwork and work processes. We hope our clients and supporters will notice the improvements. If not, please let us know where we can improve. The following article on Quality: The key to the 21st Century was written by Elena A Quality Team -- Urban League management staff meet with quality trainers. From left, Jardin and Frank Kalinowski of Quality trainer Elena Jardin, Gloria James, Josephine Brown (seated), Brenda Sherman-Sanders, Through Leadership. Frank and Elena, who trainer Frank Kalinowski, Dr. Darryl Tukufu, Larry Foltz and Cletus Moore, Jr. led the Urban League training, became interested in quality while working at Xerox engender a sense of community, a feeling of customers (customers in the traditional Corp. Part Two of the article will appear in connectedness. sense) and the employees who are our next issue. "internal" customers. Look around you! What do you see? Does this sound good to you? Do you think it can be done? Unless we believe it can beWith its consistent customer focus, Quality Riots in Los Angeles done, it will never happen. can provide a road map toward the visionary future. Savings and loan/banking collapse We believe it can be done. Part Two in next issue: Usually the problem Destruction of the environment Once upon a time there was a country; this is the process, not the person. Unbalanced distribution of wealth country had been ravaged by a major war, Lack of political leadership and a generalits economy was in a shambles, its citizens feeling of powerlessness were demoralized; everything appeared Dr. Tukufu receives hopeless. Under the tutelage of one manNational Urban League Our world seems to be falling apart. While who had a vision and believed that a rebirthand MHRC awards we can recognize that things are not as they of the country was possible, that country, in should be, we need not make the mistake offact, was reborn and became a world leaderUrban League of Portland President Dr. mulling over the past and staying stuck.economically. Darryl Tukufu was honored by both the Rather, our focus should be on a Vision for National Urban League and the Portland the future and marshalling our individualThis is a true store about Japan and about Metropolitan Human Rights Commission Dr. W. Edwards Deming, an American who and collective resources to move toward (MHRC) recently for his work in improving that vision. was sent to Japan by our government as partrace relations and protecting human rights. of the post-war effort. Dr. Deming believed What would an ideal society look like? in a concept that we now label "Quality." The National Urban League selected the Portland affiliate and Dr. Tukufu as third Strong families, emotionally andIn the strictest sense, Quality is defined as economically stable, nurturing and place winner in the first annual Whitney M. "meeting and exceeding customerYoung, Jr. Leadership Award in Race loving; requirements the first time and every time." Relations.Margaret Young, Whitney's Schools that offer lifelong opportunities, If we widen our understanding of the wordwidow, presented the award to Dr. Tukufu that challenge and involve students; "customer" we can apply it to all aspects of and Board chair Gina Wood at the National A political and economic system that our ideal society. Urban League Annual Conference. responds to the people; that provides In the family unit, "customers" are the vision and leadership; that makes certain Dr. Tukufu and the Portland affiliate were family members, the individuals whom recognized for their work in defusing all citizens are treated with dignity and we serve. respect; that ensures all have the basic interacial tensions and building better In the educational system, the "customers" necessities of life; relations between racial groups in Oregon. are the students, the people for whom we On October 13, Dr. Tukufu received the Businesses that are employee-focused; provide the service. employees happy to go to work because Russell A. Peyton Award at the MHRC's they see work as creative; profits that In the political/economic system, theannual Human Rights Award Dinner. benefit business owners, employees and "customers" are the constituency, the MHRC Chair David Farber presented the people for whom the system exists. their communities. award, noting the contribution Dr. Tukufu In the business community, there are twomade to protecting the human rights of all In short, an ideal community would sets of "customers": the external persons in Portland and Multnomah County. Author Derrick Bell Arrested Development leader Speech (center) at Senior Center Youth Center Support Group Rappers, famous author address League events In recent months, some well known facestwo distinguished teaching positions When friends rape friends have turned out to support the Urban League because of his strong support for cultural People often think rape occurs between of Portland. diversity. His Portland lecture offered some strangers, the perpetrator jumping out of the During the summer positive rapperssobering views on racism's lingering effects in America and questioned the majority hushes on a dark night. However, statisticsArrested Development dropped by the community's commitment to ensuring show that 60% of the time, victims knowLeague's Senior Center for an informal equality for all citizens. their assailants.Preventing and dealingget-together with about 200 local fans. The with the aftermath of acquaintance rape isvisit was part of the group's effort to connectThe lecture was co-sponsored by Conant & the focus of a teen rape support groupwith the communities they perform in. Conant Booksellers and Ecumenical offered by the Urban League's Youth & Ministries of Oregon. Family Service Center. Group leader Speech and the rest of the band answered questions about the group'sOther recent events featured some less "We try to increase students' awareness oforigins and back-to-earth philosophy. They famous but equally dedicated perfonners. the factors that can lead to acquaintance closed by singing happy birthday to a young A show of "Fashions from the Around the rape, so that both women and men can guard fan and added an acapella version ofWorld" at the Senior Center included against it," says Urban League counselor "Revolution" from their first album. models wearing traditional clothing from Shala Moaydie. "Awareness is the key to Africa, Southeast Asia, Japan, India, Latin prevention." In September, author and former University of Oregon law school dean ProfessorAmerica and Europe. Miscommunication is often a factor in dateDerrick Bell presented a lecture to benefitThe Senior Center also hosted two popular rape. "Men need to know that flirtation is the Urban League's Whitney Young tutorial annual events.Ninety-five seniors turned not an invitation to sex," Shala points out. program. Professor Bell is the author of the out for the annual Fishing Derby at Sauvie's "Men must realize that when a women says bestseller "Faces at the Bottom of the Well:Island.The Center's second anniversary 'no' she means no. Men and women shouldThe Permanence of Racism." He has leftcelebration was also a big hit. examine their sexual feelings, set limits and then communicate them clearly." Men may feel entitled to sex and it is up to Urban League Staff and Volunteer News women not to be passive. They must beEsther Hinson is the new director of theBrannon is an instructor at the Computer independent and trust their instincts, Shala Senior Center. Crucita White has joined Training Center and at the Street Academy. says. When a woman senses danger, shethe center as coordinator of theBrian Trostel is also an instructor at the should not worry about being impolite. Grandparents Program. Street Academy, where Mia Sims is the new Young women are most vulnerable when Brenda Sherman-Sanders has been administrative assistant. they are alone with a man: in his room, a car, named director of the EmploymentIn the Finance Department, Philip or home. And in 6 out of 10 rapes, alcohol Department. Donna Mackey is assistantSanstrum has been named accounting or drugs is a factor. Drugs cloud judgement employment coordinator and Nahernahmanager. and can make men more sexuallyRaoufisthedepartment'snew On the Urban League Board of Directors, aggressive. administrative assistant. Faye Burch was elected to a term in For information on the next support groupSue Sargent is computer instructor at theOctober and Guild President Peggy Ross series, contact Shala Moaydie at 280-2600. new Computer Training Center.Gaylenjoined in August. "Super Saver" card to benefit League programs Urban League of The Urban League of Portland is selling afriends or family. Portland Event Calendar product that can save you money and help For more information, call Mike Pullen atSaturday, November 20, 1993 -- Annual support League programs at the same time. (503) 280 -2600. Career Awareness Day for metro area high The URBAN LEAGUE SUPER SAVER school students.At Portland State CARD is good for 30 "buy 1: get 1 free" University's Smith Memorial Hall from offers at 12 metro area businesses in manyThanks to Annual Dinner 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Contact Herman convenient locations. sponsors & contributors Lessard or Mia Sims at (503) 280-2600. Vendors include Hollywood Video, OneThe Urban League wishes to thank theFebruary 24, 1994, Equal Opportunity Stop Records and Tapes, Discovery Zonefollowing individuals and organizationsDay Dinner at Portland Hilton. Reception entertainment centers, Toni's soul food who contributed to the success of this year's6:15 p.m., dinner from 7:15 p.m. Tickets restaurant, Domino's Pizza and seven otherAnnual Dinner on "The Multicultural$150 per person, $1500 per table of 10. restaurant chains. The card sells for $5 andOregon Trail Experience": Contact Mike Pullen at (503) 280-2600. has a value of up to $201. Offers on the card are good through September 30, 1994. Anheuser-Busch, Jesus Borboa, FayeMarch 18-19, 1994, Career Connections Burch, First Interstate Bank, Fred Meyer,job fair at Red Lion Lloyd Center.Free Fifty percent of the monies raised from card Avel Gordly, Pat Kirk, KUPL Radio, Paul admission to job seekers.For exhibitor sales will go to support Urban LeagueLorenzini, Metropolitan Expo.- Recreationinformation, contact Brenda Sherman- programs serving at-risk youth and theirComm., Dr. Darrell Millner, Linda Moore, Sanders at (503) 280-2600. families, students, job seekers and seniors.M.D., NIKE, Oregon Office of Minority, A flyer describing the card's benefits isWomen & Emerging Small Business,July 14, 1994, Annual Dinner at Oregon enclosed. Cards can be purchased throughOregon Tourism Division, Pacific Power & Convention Center. Reception at 6:15 p.m., November 15 at the Urban League and alsoLight, Paragon Cable, Portland/Oregon dinner from 7:15 p.m. at Jo Bell's Beauty Salons, One StopVisitors Association, Cynthia Renfro, Records and Toni's Restaurant. Buy oneStandard Insurance, U.S. Bancorp, for yourself or as a stocking stuffer forWashington Mutual Federal Savings.

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