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

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.

Conference Call Number

1-646-558-8656  code 310-161-7091

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

ScholarshipsTwo $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  - 

Agenda

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.


You can help, too, by donating to our GoFundMe.