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Kim Rybold and Matt Lorenzen will provide an update on the implementation of the 2019 Town Center Plan, which establishes a vision for a vibrant, walkable destination that inspires people to come together and socialize, shop, live, and work. This update will include information on the first mixed-use project to be approved in Town Center and the City’s efforts to assess Urban Renewal as a funding source for some of the Town Center Plan’s infrastructure projects.

Fentanyl is in news daily but what is happening with other illicit drugs in Oregon? Ned Walls will discuss Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Oregon. Ned is the Deputy Director of the Oregon-Idaho HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area).

Andrea Logan Sanders, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Aid, will discuss what Boys & Girls Aid (BGAid) does for the Oregon youth they serve. Andrea will be sharing: The Heart of BGA Mission, Notable Achievements, and Future Initiatives and Collaborations.

Elise Schaff Laubach, Fund Development Manager at Family Promise of Tualatin Valley, will discuss Family Promise of Tualatin Valley (FPTV). FPTV is a non-profit organization that serves homeless children and their families. They, and their network of religious and civic organizations, provide families with safe sleeping space, meals, and access to resources. Individual family plans are developed with our FPTV housing navigator to help families identify and connect with services specific to their needs with housing being the first priority.

Lauretta MacColman, Rotary Youth Exchange Officer for Rotary Club of Wilsonville, will discuss Rotary Youth Exchange. Rotary Youth Exchanges sends local students abroad and hosts international students in Wilsonville on both short-term and long-term (full school year) exchanges.

Wilsonville City Attorney Amanda Guile-Hinman will review the City’s work in 2022 and 2023 to bring its local code into compliance with federal and state mandates requiring the City to adopt regulations for persons experiencing homelessness to camp on City property. She will discuss the City’s communication and outreach strategy, the adopted local code provisions, implementation steps, and outcomes since the new regulations went into effect on July 1, 2023.

John Brookens, a dedicated Kiwanis member, will share the impactful journey of the Kiwanis-Doernbecher partnership since 1985. From funding critical neonatal and oncology equipment to training physician-scientists, their efforts have made significant strides in pediatric cancer care. John will highlight the program's success in producing world-renowned experts in Pediatric Oncology and Hematology. His talk will underscore our shared commitment to ending childhood cancer, a mission more vital than ever.

Bryan Simpson, Veteran Travel Trainer for Rogue Valley Transportation District, will talk about Go Vets Oregon. Go Vets Oregon makes it easier for veterans to get around and access services. Their primary mission is to increase veteran access to medical appointments and support services in rural communities across Oregon by promoting and facilitating carpooling.

Phil Edmunds of Garden Rose Consulting, soon to be embracing a well-deserved retirement, will impart his knowledge on the intricate art and science of nurturing our Rotary Rose Garden. He will share his expertise on the art and science behind maintaining our Rotary Rose Garden. Learn about his journey, the careful selection of rose varieties, and the unique characteristics that make the rose garden a source of beauty and inspiration.