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OCTOBER 7, 2011 •nwnews- administered by Willamette Week, which recognizes outstanding young adults who devote their time and work to charitable nonprofit organizations. The Skidmore Prize comes with a $4,000 personal grant, and the chance to speak at a City Club of Portland Friday Forum. PHAME—Pacific Honored Artists, Musi cians and Entertainers—was founded in 1984 to support the development of skills and self-esteem in adults with developmental disabilities through education and participa tion in performing and fine arts. Beaudoin took over as the nonprofit’s executive direc tor in 2010. “My greatest hope with this recognition is that it will raise awareness not only of PHAM E and our inspiring student artists, but of the need for positive recognition, support and encouragement of adults with developmental disabilities everywhere,” said Beaudoin. Since Beaudoin’s arrival, PHAM E’s bud get has nearly doubled, and the organiza tion’s annual summer production of Grease at Mt. Hood Community College this year at PHAM E Academy continues its climb tracted almost 1,000 attendees—three times as a valuable nonprofit organization in the as many as in years past. But, as Beaudoin Portland metro area, most recently with pointed out, achieving success has not been the announcement of executive director a solo effort. Stephen Marc Beaudoin being awarded “I'm buoyed in my work by a first-rate the Skidmore Prize. Beaudoin was one of board of directors, a remarkable staff, a big four winners of the award, sponsored and and growing corps of dedicated donors and W W W .JU STO U T.CO M MARTY DAVIS J«L_i p.m. at Bridge City Comics (3725 N. Mis sissippi Ave.). In other local publishing news, the 31st edition of We'Moon— Gaia Rhythms for Wo- myn (Mother Tongue Ink, 2011) has been released. We’Moon 2012—this year dubbed “Chrysalis”—is a beautiful collection of wom en’s creative work, including poetry, painting, inspirational creative writing and more. Tie iconic datebook and astrological moon calendar contains 150 original works from contributors worldwide under the theme “Chrysalis,” reimagined from Tarot Card #12—-The 1 hinged One. The works are to rep resent birthplace/deathplace, and where old forms dissolve and new life begins. We'Moon 2012— Chrysalis is on sale now at booksellers worldwide. For more information about We'Moon, visit wemoon.ws. — Ryan J. Prado Beaudoin Receives Skidmore Prize for Leadership at PHAME volunteers, and by the families, caregivers and friends of the amazing student artists and performers that we serve at PHAM E,” said Beaudoin. PHAME was also recently honored with a City of Portland “Making a Difference” award in the nonprofit category. These awards are given to recognize people, businesses and nonprofits that make outstanding contribu tions that have helped improve the lives of those with disabilities. Recipients are selected by the Connecting Communities Coali tion under the leadership of Commissioner Amanda Fritz. PHAME staff will accept the award at this year’s Connecting Communities event Tiursday, October 20 at the Lloyd Cen ter Doubletree Hotel. With all the accolades rolling in to PHAME this year, Beaudoin was quick to point to the resiliency of the students as the focal point for the organization’s success. “Tie student artists and performers at PHAME are a source of constant joy and in spiration,” said Beaudoin. “I feel completely Y THINKING OF REPLACING YOUR WINDOWS? -1 • 9 i ' _ X » jjfi 3 We are celebrating our 20TH year of advertising in Just Out, and for those same 20 years we have been selling and installing Migard® Windows and Doors in homes just like yours. This year we have a special discount for our readers. So stop procrastinating, and call Garland Horner anytime - 503.283.9481 for a friendly in-home proposal. À Fantastic Capecod St. Johns Milwaukee C o n d o Lake Road 3 bedroom s, bonus room . G re a t yard, open living area W ood floors. 3 bedroom s, 2 baths. A w esom e. $ 135,000 A c ro s s fro m P ie r Park $ 193,000 C6lid J . Lyon, 503-260-6231 fax 503-296-5540 cell Principal Broker (LICENSED 503-238-1700 ext. 635 email CeliaLyon@aol.com office 1902 SE Morrison St. Portland, OR 97214 M eadowsGroup.com 1 C eliaLyon.com PRACTICING SUSTAINABILITY
