Lower Columbia/Willamette River Professional Chapter
The Lower Columbia/Willamette River Professional Chapter is based in the Portland, Oregon area.
Mission
To substantially increase the representation of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in science, technology, and math (STEM) studies and careers.
Scholarships available in 2023
Associates Foundation Scholarship
Joann Jeter Memorial Diversity Scholarship
Dick French Scholarship
For more information like eligibility and the application process, visit the website at https://www.theassociatesonline.org/scholarship
Meetings
Professional meetings are held on the second Wednesday every month at 12 pm, noon, PDT.
Meeting Address
Portland State University
Fourth Avenue Building - Room 0012
Meeting Agenda - November 8, 2023
2023 AISES Professional Chapter of the year
new items
Notes https://bit.ly/2023LCWRNOTES
Treasurer's Report - 7/31/23
$5,169.63 - Savings
$1335.28 - Business
$14,587.54 - CD (6/30/23)
Dues reminder for 2023 – Nine members so far
Scholarships - Two $1,000 scholarships for 2024. Good idea to partner with Columbia River Professional Chapter to promote the DFM Scholarship
PSU Update -
NAPAIHB Update
OMSI Update - Native Day
AISES National Conference - October 19-21, 2023, Spokane, WA -
Chapter of the Year Reflections from the Dinner
PRESENTATIONS BY CHAPTER MEMBERS
Reconnecting with Tribal Communities Presentation - Don Motanic
Other items
Wisdom of the Elders at Open Signal Event - Friday, December 1, 2023 - 5:30 - 8 PM,
LOCATION at 2766 NE MLK Blvd. Portland, OR
Learn about Digital Story Telling along with FOOD, Non alcoholic drinks, music and stories.
Next meeting: December 13, 2023
Officers
President - Melissa Clah
Vice-President - Don Motanic don.motanic@gmail.com
Treasurer - Karen Graves Pyrch
Secretary - Don Motanic
Social Media - Lydia Doza
Support
COVID-19 has affected us all. The LCWR chapter has partnered with the Puget sound chapter to raise money for donations for Navajo Nations elders.
Learn more about how the Navajo Nation has been affected.