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may 2. 2003 • J u t aaft g rTïïîTTTïïTnTïnetusbrie/s Invest a little time and I'll take it from there. Everyone knows they need a financial plan for the future, but it's hard to find time to do it. That's where I can help. Since 1987, I've helped guide couples, domestic partners, families and businessmen and women towards their goals of prosperity and comfort. All it takes to start is a phone call. WADDELL «S rR E E D Financial Services Investing. With a plan! For a personal financial plan, call: Member SIPC WADDELL & REED 500 N.E. Multnomah, Suite 278, Portland, OR 97232 f l o r e id w a l k e r Senior Financial Advisor 503.238.6036 ext 109 www. waddelL com email: floreidwalker@wradvison.com ■ gB James Maguire serves as chairman of the Beaverton Human Rights Advisory Commission promote economic justice at home, civil liber organizations might demonstrate accomplish ties for all and funding for schools, services and ments through programs that educate and human needs. Activists will gather for a train inform the community about civil rights. ing on issues and tactics, then grab signs and The 10-year-old commission will judge the head up the street to confront the Legislature. nominations, which are due Oct. 31. Nomi ROP’s 11 th annual Rural Caucus and Strat nees must live, work or be located within the egy Session, a day of gathering human dignity Beaverton Urban Services Boundary. A recep and peace activists from around the state, will tion and presentation will honor the recipient be held May 17 in Stayton, which is 15 miles at a January 2004 City Giuncil meeting. outside Salem. Its a chance to come together I and talk about issues affecting social justice, the For more information call 503-526-2569 peace movement and participatory democracy or visit ivuAv.ci.heaverton.or.us/departments/hr/ and to share organizing skills and strategies. diversityaward. html. Workshops will focus on Oregon’s budget crisis, the mral peace movement, civil liberties, leadership skills for grassroots organizing and A w a r d s A v a i l a b l e mobilizing people to be active in state and local politics. Organizers promise a fun, interactive f o r W o m e n A r t is t s and entertaining day packed with information. erformance artists and artists working in ROP’s Jamboree, a dinner campfire social, film and video are eligible to apply for the will be held May 16 near Stayton for people 2003 Lilia Jewel Award for Oregon Women staying overnight for the strategy session. The Artists in the category of Media/Multi-Arts. site can house people in cabins and has room People who have been marginalized because of for tents and RVs. sexual orientation, gender identity or race espe cially are encouraged to apply. To register or to make housing and carpool The award of up to $3,000 will be made by arrangements, call 503-543-8417 or e-mail the end of June. The deadline for applications kirsten@rop.org. is 5 p.m. May 23. The award is a special project of the McKenzie River Gathering Foundation, which ptxils the financial resources of Oregon’s progressive com B e a v e r t o n D iv e r s it y munity and distributes it back to grassroots grtxjps A w ard C r eated employing innovative strategies to eliminate the r T he Beaverton Human Rights Advisory rtxit causes of racism, poverty, violence, militarism i Gimmission is accepting nominations for and environmental degradation. It has distributed the city’s first Diversity Award, which was more than $7 million in its 26-year history. adopted April 14 by the City Gnincil. It rec ognizes an individual’s or organization’s out To receive an application, send a stamped, self- standing accomplishments and sustained com addressed envelope to 2705 E. Burnside St. Suite mitment in promoting local diversity, human 210, Portland, OR 97214. Foe more information visit wuAV.mrgfoundadon.org. rights and cultural understanding. Gay commission chairman James Maguire says the award demonstrates that Beaverton recognizes a mutual commitment to bettering F a ir H e l p s W o m e n F i n d the community through cultural diversity. “By getting citizens involved, we make them stake F a m i l y - W a g e C a r e e r s holders in the process,” he told Just Out. “I ob seekers can meet apprenticeship coordina think this is a big step for the city.” tors, community college instructors and Examples of individual achievement include employers from more than 60 organizations dur advocating and protecting human rights, fight ing the 11th annual Women in Trades Fair on ing discrimination and prejudice, and fostering May 3 at the Local 290 Plumbers & Steamfitters positive communication among various groups, Training Center, 20220 S.W. Teton Ave. in including sexual minorities. Business achieve Tualatin. 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