Speaker

Taylor Swan, Outreach Specialist of Energy Trust of Oregon, will present on how to reduce energy use and lower utility bills through home improvements and simple energy tips. This workshop equips homeowners and renters with the tools and knowledge to control their energy use, lower energy costs, and live more comfortably. Attendees will also learn about resources and funding available for energy-related home repairs and projects, providing valuable insights into cost-effective ways to make homes more energy-efficient and contribute to a greener environment.

Allison Hancock, Executive Director of Breast Friends in Tigard, will present on "Helping Women Survive the Trauma of Cancer, One Friend at a Time." Founded in 2000 by breast cancer survivors Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin, Breast Friends is dedicated to ensuring that no one faces a breast cancer diagnosis alone. The organization provides compassionate support, interactive programs, and a strong sense of community from diagnosis through thriving beyond. Breast Friends strives to be relevant, accessible, and inclusive, offering support and understanding to all individuals regardless of their stage in the breast cancer journey.

Ben Williams, a resident of French Prairie and President of Friends of Historic Butteville, will present on the history of Butteville and the Historic Butteville Store. Once a thriving port town and the "Hops capital of Oregon," Butteville faced decline with the arrival of the railroad around 1907, while Wilsonville benefitted from new transportation routes. The Butteville Store, the longest continuously operating retail establishment in Oregon, remains a significant landmark. Ben will explore the factors that fueled Wilsonville's success and contributed to Butteville's downturn, highlighting the region's past and ongoing preservation efforts.

Chase Morinaka, Rotary IDEA Task Force Co-Chair, will present on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) within Rotary. He will discuss the core principles guiding Rotary's commitment to IDEA, including valuing diversity, recognizing barriers to participation and leadership for historically underrepresented groups, and advancing equity. Chase will emphasize the importance of appreciating individuality, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and belongs, and maintaining transparency about Rotary's DEI journey, aligning with the organization's value of integrity.