New Leaders Council

In anticipation of the release of City Club's Redistricting Research Report, NLC is hosting an introductory course on the challenges and controversies of redistricting. Participants will learn about gerrymandering and get a chance to play legislator as they create maps to meet specific goals. If you've ever wondered what the big deal with redistricting is, or want to get a refresher before the release of the report, then this is an hour you won't want to miss.
 

More information coming soon.

Join City Club's New Leaders Council at the Green Dragon Bistro and Brewpub for Portland Trivia Night - an exciting evening of wit, cheer, and good natured heckling. It doesn't matter if you moved here to retire after seeing first episode of Portlandia or if you are one of the 16 remaining Portland natives - all skill levels are welcome. Questions will focus on Portland history, politics, art... if it's got something to do with Portland, the topic is fair game.

Greetings Mentors and Mentees: Believe it or not, we’ve made it to the 6-month mark in our 2011-2012 Mentorship Program!

In celebration of this milestone, we would like to invite you to our first Mentorship Program Happy Hour. This will be an informal event and a great way to connect with other participants in the program.

Please RSVP by January 17 to mentorship@pdxcityclub.org.

Food & Drink: Happy Hour available until 6PM

Companies are rushing to meet consumer demand for so-called green products by marketing everything from BPA-free bottles to better climate friendliness. How do consumers make educated decisions when purchasing products? Do companies represent their products ethically and truthfully? Do consumer perceptions of environmentally friendliness really make an impact, or do companies' claims simply frustrate and confuse consumers?

Started in 1968, Outside In is on the front lines of working to end youth homelessness in Portland. Hear from Executive Director Kathy Oliver about the broad array of services that Outside In offers to youth in need — housing, education, meals, healthcare, employment, and the list goes on. From their medical clinic that practices both western and eastern healthcare and provides syringe exchange program, to their leadership in supporting the growing GLBTQ population, Outside In takes a unique approach in serving 16-24 year olds as they work to transition out of homelessness.

As City Club members we spend a lot of time figuring out how to make our votes count; on November 8 join us as we see just how our votes are counted! If you'd like to learn more about the mechanisms of democracy, join us for a tour of the Multnomah County elections office as the ballots from the First Congressional District Democratic primary are returned.

RSVP requested to amy@pdxcityclub.org or 503-228-7231 x110.

Event sold out.

A mega earthquake is expected to hit Portland and the entire northwest. How would you deal with it? Come find out in this interactive disaster response simulation presented by the City Club’s New Leaders Council.

City Club’s New Leaders Council invites the young and young-at-heart to a welcome-in-the-fall happy hour at The Guild Public House. Deepen your knowledge of public affairs in fun conversation while networking with other civic-minded people. Come join NLC for a casual evening of fun!

RSVP requested, amy@pdxcityclub.org or 503-228-7231 x110.

Bull Run Lake

This event is full and has a substantial waiting list. Please email amy@pdxcityclub.org if you would like to be added to it anyway.

The Portland Water Bureau, in cooperation with the Forest Service, will guide City Club Members on a tour of Portland's primary drinking water supply at Bull Run. City Club's New Leaders Council was able to obtain a coveted weekend date of Saturday August 20th. Come experience the beauty and learn about the science behind Portland's unique drinking water source and processes.