Club Meeting: A Look Inside Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) 24499 SW Grahams Ferry Road, Wilsonville, OR, United States

The presentation will take place at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF), Oregon's multi-custody prison housing all the state’s female adults in custody (AICs). During lunch at the facility, a couple of AICs will share their personal stories, followed by a tour led by Polly Rowland and Josie O'Leary. The tour will cover both sides of the facility, offering insight into programs that support rehabilitation and reintegration. Rotary will provide lunch, and attendees must complete a Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) form by January 1, 2025, to attend the presentation. Request a LEDS form by emailing info@wilsonvillerotary.com

Club Assembly: Organizational Culture

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR, United States

Elizabeth Peters, Vice President of The Peters Company, will share her expertise on Organizational Culture. Elizabeth's goal is to cultivate the strongest Lean leaders at every level of your organization through focused training, coaching, and mentoring. This approach creates value, avoids waste, and continuously improves your team’s performance.

Club Meeting: Running Toward a New Future at Coffee Creek

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR, United States

Amanda Guile-Hinman and Jenny Tomka, co-executive directors of Reason to Run, will present their nonprofit organization’s running program, which has been operating at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility since 2015. The program offers an 8-week training course for adults in custody, culminating in a 5K race held inside the prison. Participants receive race bibs, post-race treats, and certificates to celebrate their achievements, and upon release, they are provided with a care package, including running shoes, socks, and a sports bra to support their continued wellness journey. To date, over 900 individuals have participated in the program, and more than 280 post-release care packages have been distributed.

Club Meeting: Building Robots, Building People

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR, United States

Wilsonville High School and West Linn High School students from Error Code Xero, a local award-winning robotics team, will share how they design, build, and compete in international FIRST Robotics events. Learn how their team mission, "Building Robots, Building People," fosters technical skills and leadership through mentorship and community outreach.

Club Meeting: What Modern Neuroscience Can Tell Us About Employee and Family Engagement

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR, United States

Chris Reavis will explore the neuroscience of stress and how it affects both employee and family engagement. He will introduce empathy-driven strategies to diffuse fight/flight responses and activate new neural pathways, empowering individuals to better handle future stressors. Chris is the bestselling author of Boost Your BS Resilience At Work and Unleashed: What a Child with Autism Can Teach You.

Club Meeting: Expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Across Oregon

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR, United States

Kaylee Chrystal, the Community Engagement Coordinator for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Oregon, is focused on expanding the program to every county in the state. The Imagination Library sends a free, age-appropriate book each month to children from birth until age five, regardless of family income. In her presentation, “Expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Across Oregon,” Kaylee will share updates on the program’s growth and how community members can help bring books to children across Oregon, nurturing a love for reading from an early age.

Club Assembly: Rotary District Governor Visit

Black Bear Diner 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR, United States

Jeannine Murrell is the Rotary District 5100 Governor for 2024-25. The district follows the Oregon-Washington border from the Pacific Ocean to Idaho, covering a northern slice of Oregon and a southern slice of Washington, including the major cities of Portland, Salem and Vancouver. The District Governor visits all clubs, each on a designated date, during the course of the year, to give updates on Rotary from the district and international perspective and to inspire clubs and members to higher success.