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What Is Education, What Is Technology? Part V Conclusion
B y P rof . M ckinley B urt
In retail business a key factor is
emphasized, Location! Location!
Location! And in the planning con­
cepts we introduced last week, you
must emphasize, Structure! Structure!
Structure!
to this end we cited the following
publication, not only for its system­
atic approach to fund-raising but for
highly - organized “focus on the struc­
tural and administrative format ofyour
delivery system’,” e.g. the nuts and
bolts. “Guide to Oregon Foundations,
sixth edition, 1995. Published by
U nited W ay o f the C o lu m b ia
Willamette, price $30.00. Call (503))
226-9130 forparticulars - updates.
The readers are well aware o f my
enthusiasm and passion for any ve­
hicle or operation that advances ap­
preciation o f the major role played
by African American scientists and
engineers in the development o f this
country’s technology. It follows then
that I will bring to the table every
element o f my experience and profes­
sional training that will assist such
efforts. The following publications
are highly recommended.
“The Oregon Nonprofit Corpora­
tion handbook”, second edition,
Cynthia Cumfer and Kay Sohl, Tech­
nical Assistance for Community Ser­
vices, 1903 S.E. Ankeny, Portland,
OR 97214 (503) 239-4001, call for de­
tails.
This comprehensive guide has
served a number o f us quite well.
Rather than attempt to explain this
broad utility within the confines o f
this space I will simply cite the ‘Table
o f contents’ (appendices omitted).
part I - Getting Started
1 Should Your Organization Be A
Nonprofit Corporation? 3
2 The Structure And Types O f
Oregon Nonprofit Corporations 15
3 Setting Up Your Oregon Non­
profit Corporations 30
4 Writing Bylaws
45
Part II - The Tax-Exempt Organiza­
tion 81
5 Federal Tax-Exempt Status 83
6 Filling Out The Tax-Exempt Ap­
plications 115
7 Publicly Supported Organiza­
tions & Fee/Activity Supported Or­
ganizations (PSOs & FASOs) 134
8 Political Activity And Lobbying
By Tax-Exempt Organizations 163
9 Business Activities By Tax-Ex­
empt Organizations 184
10 Fiscal Sponsorship 196
11 State, Regional And County
Tax Exemptions 213
12 Tax Returns For Tax-Exempt
New Development
B y L ee P earlman
Nicholson Development is the
latest since 1994 to attempt to create
a. new grocery store on the old
Wilshire Pari Sentry Market at North­
east 33rd Avenue and Killingsworth
Street.
They are also the latest to con­
front the problems presented by the
site. A ccording to spokesperson
Dan T ay lor, the Kirkland, W ashing­
ton-based company hopes to build
a Rite-Aid pharmacy, and a new25,000
square foot market, on the long-va­
cant site. They are negotiating with
the Rite-Aid corporation to acquire
a franchise, and attempting to pur­
chase a tavern and other properties
fronting on Northeast Killingsworth
Street. A third hurdle Nic holson must
overcome is the site’s zoning. As
part o f the Albina Community Plan
process, it was changed in 1993 to
CN2, limiting any new commercial
use to a maximum o f 5,000 square
feet. In 1996 it was changed again to
CS, which allows larger commercial
Organizations 220
part III - Successful Functioning:
People 235
13 Board O f Directors And Offic­
ers 237
14 Members And Membership
Corporations 287
15 Employees 305
16 Independent Contractors 336
17 Volunteers 353
18 How To Successfully Resolve
Conflict 377
19 Understanding Financial Man­
agement 391
20 Making A Budget 397
21 Fundraising: Obtaining Re­
sources 419
22 Basic Steps For Handling Your
Funds 448
23 Keeping Books - Preparing Fi­
nancial Reports 464
24 Payroll Requirements And Pro­
cedures 497
25 Evaluating Your Organizations
Financial Health 511
26 Recordkeeping, Registration
And Rules 530
(PP. 545 to 573, "Changing Your
Corporation”)
The following book is a tightly
written (210 pp.) manual which with a
welcome economy o f space covers
the key elements o f presenting your
case to foundations, governmental
agencies or industry in clear and pro­
fessional terms. “Handbook For Writ­
Nicholson Development is the latest since 1994 to attempt
to create a new grocery store -----------------------------------
operations but also places restric­
tions on how they are built, includ­
ing a requirement that they be built
on the property line. “Things are
pretty in the air right now,” Taylor
says. We have a plan, but we don’t
know if w e’ll be able to achieve it.
We have a lot o f uphill climbing to
do.” A ccording to J.C. K izak o f the
Concordia Neighborhood A ssocia­
tion, an im portant issue is whether
N icholson can secure city approval
for a drive-through for the Rite-Aid
store, something the chain demands
for an outlet. If N icholson cannot
build the two new stores, it may try
to renovate the existing 20,000
square foot building, Taylor says.
In the Portland area, N icholson has
developed a V ideoland outlet in
Forest G rove, and a commercial
project in Hillsboro, Taylor says.
Restoring a grocery store to the
intersection has been a high neigh­
borhood priority for four years.
Kizak say N icholson’s plans would
be “a positive thing for the neigh­
borhood if it can be done correctly.”
You and Your Car: Moving Into Winter
Safely And Comfortably
A Few Tips to Help You Get Where You Want to Go
Now that winter is here, are you
ready? Is your car ready? Here are
some tips to help you and your car
prepare for the added strain o f winter
driving.
Cloudy skies and rain mean poor
visibility. Remember to turn on your
headlights whenever you're driving
during the day. Using your lights in
cloudy or rainy weather not only im­
proves your visibility, but lets other
drivers on the road see you better,
too. Ofcourse, rememberto turn them
off when you get where you’re going.
A dead battery when you’re on-the-
go can ruin even the cheeriest holi­
day mood.
W hether it’s because o f cold
weather or increased driving from
holiday shopping and gathering with
friends and family, your car is likely to
experience more strain. Keeping your
car in tip-top shape will help ensure
that you get to and from home safely.
Here are some things you can do
quickly and easily to help improve
your chances o f getting where you
want to go: Check your motor oil.
Make sure you have enough in your
engine (check your ow ner’s manual
for the correct amount and type) and
change it regularly; Check your anti
freeze; Check your wiper blades. Air
pollution, summer heat, and normal
wear-and-tear can leave wiper blades
rough and jagged. This means rain on
the windshield stays on the wind­
shield, instead o f being w iped
clearaway.
Make sure your blades are sharp
and replace them if necessary; Check
your tires. Worn tread on tires can
make driving in wet weather very
hazardous. You’ll have more control
and greater safety when you replace
old tires. And don’t forget to include
chains if you’re planning a trip to the
snow. You may also want to check
your brake and transmission fluid to
make sure they’re at the right levels,
and make sure yourcar battery is fully
charged.
“We want drivers to be safe on the
road and to arrive at their destina­
tions safely,” said Martin Feinstein,
President and Chief Executive Officer
ofFarmers Insurance. “By providing
these tips, we hope drivers will be
ready for the end of fal 1 and the begin­
ning o f winter.”
Now that you’ve thought about
some o f your car’s mechanics, you
may also want to review some other
things, like your insurance cover­
ages.
Your individual driving circum­
stances may have changed since the
summer. Some of these changes could
affect the types o f coverages you
may want to have and what limits you
choose. For example, do you have a
teenager who ’ s now driving the fam­
ily car? If so, you should contact your
insurance agent to make sure your
child is added to your policy. You
want him or her properly protected in
case o f an accident. Also, several
insurance companies offer discounts
for young drivers who keep their
grades up in school Companies may
also offer other types o f discounts
for young drivers. Your insurance
agent can give you detai Is about these
programs. No matter what the situa­
Tapping In To Head Clock Could
Help Compliance With
Medications
Doctors write an average o f 8,000
prescriptions every year, but many o f
those drugs fail to produce the proper
result.
“The most common problem is that
people don’t follow instructions on
properly taking medications,” said
Dr. Ed Fann,professorofpharmacol-
ogy at BaylorCollege ofM edicine in
Houston. “Forgetting to take medi­
cation or stopping the regimen too
soon can limit a drug’s effectiveness.”
* In an effort to increase medication
compliance, Fann and colleagues are
studying our internal memory or the
so-called head clock, a unique device
that virtually anyone can use to help
them rememberto takeapill. Thehead
clock is part o f an internal mechanism
that alerts us to perform a task.
“We all have a sense o f time and its
passing and can remind ourselves to
do something at a certain time,” said
Fann. “This is the job o f the head
clock. By paying attention to a twinge
or feeling o f anxiety produced by this
innate mechanism, we can do a better
job o f remembering.”
The key is being aware o f the feel­
ing. If you sense some anxiety, it
could be your memory telling you
that you are forgetting something.
Fann says when this feeling occurs,
you should go through a mental
checklist o f the tasks you have set for
yourself in order to remember a spe­
cific task.
Baylor researchers are testing the
theory on a group o f medical stu­
dents. Halfofthe group will be taught
about the head clock and the tech­
niques o f using it. H alf will not. The
investigators will track how well stu­
dents in each group do in remember­
ing to take a harmless placebo pill.
“Using medications other than
exactly how they are prescribed can
be dangerous,” said Fann. “Teach­
ing patients to be more in tune with
their internal head clock has the po­
tential for increasing patient compli­
ance, improving health and reducing
costs associated with unused medi­
cations.”
tion, your first call should be to your
insurance agent to discuss any
changes in your circumstances.
Headquartered in Los Angeles,
Farmers Insurance is the nation’s
third-largest insurer o f automobiles
and homes. Farmers is also a leading
provider o f business insurance and
life insurance products.
ing Proposals”, Robert J. Hamper
and L. Sue Baugh, NTC Business
Books, 1995 order latest edition
from your book dealer.
It is hoped that within the param­
eters o f the materials I have provided
these past five weeks, we will indeed
determine “what is education, what is
technology at last to the extent that
we can deliver and educational prod­
uct to our youth with some confi­
dence that it matches today’s tech­
nology
Lan
Ladeau
Microelectronics
Microelectronics student Lan Ladeau discovered the
variety and expertise of PCC three years ago as an
English as Non-Native Language student.
Ladeau, a native o f China, came to PCC to learn
English— she will likely leave the college with a career
in high technology. Ladeau is now partnered with Intel
Corp, as part of a joint agreement between PCC’s
microelectronics program and the high-tech giant.
"To me the most important thing now is
convenience,” she said.“ l work,
I go to school and (PCC)
has a great schedule
for me. It’s nice and
convenient.”
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,* The deadline to file for one o f
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