Speakers

Our very own Herb Brasington will be speaking about one of his passions, beekeeping.  This will undoubtedly cover topics of sustainability and uncommon things to know about honeybees, in addition to a discussion on the lifecycle of the honeybee.  Rumor has it there me be some honey samples for those that are present.

You may recall our recent presentation from Sidney Gooderham on her weekend at RYLA.  We have the opportunity now to hear from Gary Schmidt.  Gary presented at RYLA on the topic of effective communication skills and left a lasting impact on Sydney.  Now we all have the opportunity to experience a presentation from Gary himself.

A resilient community is built not only on its physical infrastructure, but also on the relationships, trust, and networks of care that connect people to one another. Through a survey and mapping exercise, the city seeks to better understand the places, people, and relationships that residents rely on for support in both everyday life and times of crisis. By mapping these networks of care and trust, and the nodes of this invisible infrastructure, we can better understand the strengths that already exist in Milwaukie and identify opportunities to build a more connected, equitable, and resilient community.

Aaron and Cora will be speaking about Adventure Ready NW, an organization started by Cora back in 2020 to create environments where neurodivergent individuals can find community, exposure to various recreational and fitness opportunities, pursue independence and run hard after a full life.  Whether its Autism, Aspergers, anxiety, OCD, depression, physical limitations, Adventure Ready NW has your back.

Melanie is a volunteer for Health Care for All Oregon (HCAO).  She will be presenting to our club about HCAO, a statewide coalition who "educates about Universal Health Care across Oregon, and is working alongside the Oregon Legislature and the Universal Health Plan Governance Board to make Universal Healthcare a reality for Oregonians."  For more infomraiton please check out https://www.hcao.org/ by pasting the website into your browser.

Iron Tribe Network is a Community of Belonging where people can be understood and accepted. Iron Tribe Network provides peer support, housing and family reunification services to individuals and families overcoming pressures and barriers while in transition to leading a life that reflects their values.

This levy provides essential funding for the Sheriff’s Office, and the County plans to refer it to voters again for the May 2027 election.  This will be an information presentation on the proposed levy.