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.
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.
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 - August 12, 2020
1. Approve notes for July 2020
2. Treasurer's Report
- Summary report as of 6/10/20:
- AISES Savings: $152.70
- Dick French Scholarship Fund: $2,351.28
- Dick French Scholarship CD: $10,407.26 (as of 6/30/20)
3. Dick French Scholarship
- Application received and in review.
- February 9th, 2020
5. PSU Student Chapter Activities
6. OMSI Update
- Open question for everyone: how can OMSI work differently to support the native community?
7. Pow wows and table events
- All postponed
8. National Conference
- http://conference.aises.org/
- October 15-17, 2020 in Spokane, Washington
- 2019 State of AISES CEO Presentation
10. AISES Scholarships
- FREE AISES membership for pre-college and college students (confirmed July 14, 2020)
- National Conference Travel and Hotel Scholarship - Deadline July 31, 2020
11. National Congress of American Indians - Annual Convention and Marketplace
- November 8 - 13, 2020 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR
- Herb Fricke suggested STEM event sponsorship from Chapter
- Ideas?
12. Covid-19 donation with Puget Sound Chapter
- https://www.gofundme.com/f/pacific-nw-donations-for-navajo-elders
- There will be another trip to Navajo nation beginning of August
13. Videos
- Update from Lydia & Bianca about Interview with Tim
- Check out links Don sent about videos from NAYA, Wisdom of the Elders, and Native Perspectives.
14. Other Items
15. Next meeting: September 9, 2020
Officers
President - Melissa Clah
Vice-President - Don Motanic don.motanic@gmail.com
Treasurer - Karen Graves Pyrch
Secretary - Don Motanic
Social Media - Lydia Doza