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PageA2I September 24, 2008 M e t r o p o l it a n E x p o s it io n R E C R E A T IO N C O M M IS S IO N A SERVICE OF M ETRO Doing Business with MERC As the manager of premier meeting, convention, exhibition and performing arts public venues in Oregon, MERC purchases many types of materials and services - from cleaning and building supplies to construction and professional services. Executive Directs Consumer Banking Quentin Strode has been nam ed regional manager for U S Bank Consum er Banking in the Portland-Vancouver m etropolitan area. He succeeds Tina Foster, who recently re tired. Strode previously was se nior vice president and re gional consum er executive for Bank of America in the north Texas and M idwest region where he oversaw the activi ties of banking centers stretch ing across the greater Dallas, Arkansas, Oklahom a, Kansas City and St. Louis areas. He previously was em ployed in managerial positions with First Interstate Bank and as an in dependent consultant. Quentin Strode “ 1 am excited to have him lead our P ortland-V ancouver m arket,” said Ross C arey, w estern states division m anager for U.S. Bank C onsum er B anking. “ He is a d eveloper o f leaders, strong com m unity advocate and a sound strategic thinker w ho will add significant value to the W estern States L eadership T e a m .” Among the experiences Strode brings to the table include his ability to differentiate and distinguish a bank’s brand and use that dis tinction to increase market share. Strode earned a bachelor’s d e g re e from Ja c k so n v ille State University in Alabama. He also studied in the M aster o f Public and Private M an agem ent program at Birming ham Southern College in Bir m ingham , Ala. He graduated from the G raduate School of Banking at the Pacific Coast School Banking School at the University o f W ashington in Seattle in 2001. He was a m em ber o f the corporate advi sory board o f the G reater Los Angeles African Am erican C ham ber o f Com m erce. The purchase of day-to-day materials, equipment and services are managed independently by each venue according to MERC’s purchasing and solicitation guidelines. When the agency seeks professional or consulting services that will benefit all its venues, the solicitation is managed by MERC’s contracting and purchasing division. Additionally, construction and building project services are managed through solicitation by MERC Capital Construction Division. Want to know more? Purchasing and Contracts Julie Hoffman 503.731.7905 Construction and Capital Projects H eather Peck 503.731.7846 www.merc-facilities.org photo by M ichael T illery No. 1 2 0 0 7 NBA draft pick Greg Oden at the recent Topps camp for boys and girls at the Hoop facility in Beaverton. Oden Ready for First Season IFCC continues its 25-year mis sion as a m ulti disciplinary arts center that awakens cultural awareness by creating an environment for artists and audiences to explore, honor, and celebrate diversity. IFCG None of The Above Performances May 28,29,30 A flash of beauty and inspiration... a monologue - The New York Times www.ifccarts.org None of The Above IFCC: 5340 N Interstate tickets: 503.205.0715 $12-20 ‘Rookie of the Year’ one of his goals (A P) — He was drafted more than 14 months ago, and even then he looked too old to be a first-year player, so it's easy to forget that Greg Oden is technically a rookie. Sidelined all season after knee surgery, the top pick in the 2007 draft never got to com pete with No. 2 selection Kevin Durant for the Rookie o f the Y ear award. So he's eligible to win it this year, and that's one o f his goals. "I hope so," O den said Thursday. "I'm working for it" The Portland center defi nitely feels like a newcom er this week, joining a num ber of f ir s t- y e a r p la y e rs in the league's rookie transition pro gram, a four-day event where players are counseled on is- sues they will face on and off the court. Players are g iven three years to com plete the pro gram, in case they are unavail able in the summer before they enter the NBA. Oden couldn't com e last year because it started just days after he had microfracture surgery on his right knee. He finally began taking part in 5-on-5 driIIs last week, play ing twice with his Trail Blaz ers team m ates, and seemed pleased with his progress. "When I first came back to Portland. I came back about three weeks ago, and I was a little bit nervous getting in there and starting working out with the guys," Oden said. "I was nervous about how I was go ing to play, but the more 1 got toplaying, it's just about going out there and playing the game I love, so it's not really any thing to be nervous about." For now, he doesn't think the Blazers will let him do too much more. ”1 don't think they're going to do that until the season starts," he said. "They're try ing to make sure nothing hap pens, so keeping me on a tight rope right now." O den has already ex p eri enced plenty in the NBA, traveling w ith the B lazers on three long road trips last sea son. He said he's learned m uch m ore in the transition program , such as the ser vices provided by the p lay ers' association and som e fi nancial lessons. Oden, growing out his beard and looking far older than his 20 years, is already aware there are no guarantees. Still, he won't have to worry about playing time once he's fully recovered. "It took a couple of days, but it felt good," he said of facing live competition again. "The second day it felt a lot better, but I'm still not quite back yet." MAM,FAC TURING Urban League of Portland My personal com m itm ent to the Urban League is unequivocal, and parallel to that of our own, sustainable Portland: I am for smart, controlled growth that benefits our entire community. A GREAT CAREER W ITH A FAM O US N A M E. Kraft Foods has built a reputation for quality and innovation. As an employer with one of the most famous names in the industry, we're proud of our tradition of knowing what people want and providing it. Currently, we have the following opportunities available in our Portland Bakery Production and Maintenance Supervisors Production supervisors are responsible for the management of personnel and manufacturing operations. Maintenance supervisors will direct skilled craft employees in the maintenance of equipment and assets. Both positions reguire excellent team building and problem solving skills. 5+ years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and a Bachelor's degree Industrial Electrician With our community flagging in housing, healthcare, em ployment and education, • organizations such as the Urban League need your support now more than ever. M areus ('.M u n d y , I challenge this comm unity to ask questions, volun teer your tim e, donate, becom e an individual or business m em ber but above all: become involved. President o f U rb a n le a g u e W elcome to this Urban League, YOUR Urban League, the Urban League o f Portland. Responsible for the electrical maintenance and repair of all production related machinery and equipment. Qualified applicants will have an Oregon Journey-Level Electrician license, an Oregon Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant License or the ability to obtain either license. Required experience and qualifications include electrical/electromc troubleshooting in a high-speed manufacturing plant; expertise with Allen Bradley PLCs. instrumentation, troubleshooting, repair and calibration, and experience with Windows based PCs. Minimum high school diploma or GED Maintenance Mechanic Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all production related equipment Requires 5+ years' experience in a high-speed manufacturing plant with expertise in operating standard machine shop equipment, reading and interpreting blueprints, and welding (GMAW, MIG, TIG) and fabrication Must have personal hand tools Minimum high school diploma or GED Stationary Engineer Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of pumps, piping and HVAC equipment. Operate boilers, compressors, chillers and industrial control systems. Requires 5a years' experience in a high-speed manufacturing plant with hands-on knowledge of gas and oil boilers, refrigeration systems, piping and HVAC equipment, and welding Must have excellent troubleshooting skills Minimum high school diploma or GED Qualified applicants for all positions will be self-motivated, meet all job requirements with verifiable work histories, work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision, and be able to work any shift, including weekends and holidays as required Alt positions require a commitment to Safety, Quality, and Productivity Only individuals meeting minimum requirements will be considered. www.ulpdx.org I0 N. Russell. Portland. OR 97227 • Phone: 503.280.2600 • Fax: 503.249.1926 Kraft offers an excellent pay and benefits package Qualified individuals should apply online at www.kraftfoods.com/careers, job search, current job openings, manufacturing. 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