Monday Mailing
Year 20 • Issue 11 18 November 2013 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
The Most Important Thing Food Labels Should Tell Us? Oregon, Washington Blueberry Crops Set Records 5 Ways to Overcome Barriers to Youth Engagement Youth Issues, Youth Voices: A Guide for Engaging Youth and Adults in Public Dialogue and Problem Solving League of Oregon Cities-Small Cities Support Network Travel Oregon 101 The Most Feared Surf Gangs in the World See History in a Whole New Light With Classic Black and White Photos, Now in Living Color Is It O.K. to Kill Cyclists? It’s Official! New Section of Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail Now Open Funding Opportunities
1. The Most Important Thing Food Labels Should Tell Us? Food labels have become battlegrounds. Just last week, voters in Washington state narrowly defeated a measure that would have required food manufacturers to reveal whether their products contain genetically modified ingredients. Quote of the Week: “We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Supporters of the initiative — and similar proposals in other states — say that consumers have a right to know what they're eating.
Oregon Fast Fact Some of the earliest rhinoceros fossils in the world were found in the John Day fossil beds.
I started with Jonathan Foley, director of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota. On Twitter, Foley is @GlobalEcoGuy
But there are lots of things we might want to know about our food. So what belongs on the label? I went to four deep thinkers about food and asked them what they'd most like to see labeled. What's the most important thing to know about food, if you're trying to be a health-conscious, responsible consumer?
To access the full story, click here. 2. How Washington State Made the Health Exchange Work Mindy Mansfield had health insurance when she worked at a factory that made air flow vents in Cle Elum, a small town in central Washington state. It covered the pills she took for her Type 2 diabetes and the ones she needed to ease her arthritis. But as she edged toward retirement age after nearly two decades as a machine operator, Mansfield was laid off. She moved in with her older sister in Kent, lost her medical coverage and jettisoned her arthritis medication because "it was just too expensive." To access the full story, click here.
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3. 5 Ways to Overcome Barriers to Youth Engagement The reality today is that most positions of power are held by adults. So this is our challenge to you – adults with any kind of power: take youth engagement to the next level. Many of you are already working to try to engage more young people, and no doubt this is a step in the right direction. But, you may be running across challenges you haven’t found solutions for yet. We’ve compiled a list of five common challenges, along with possible solutions you can implement right away. It’s important to note that young people aren’t the only ones that might face some of these challenges. When you address these barriers, you’re being inclusive of many groups of people. To access the full story, click here. 4. Youth Issues, Youth Voices: A Guide for Engaging Youth and Adults in Public Dialogue and Problem Solving To access this multiple-session discussion guide to help young people and adults address the community issues which involve and impact them, click here. 5. League of Oregon Cities-Small Cities Support Network Looking for a place where your small city can share successfully implemented projects and learn new ways to overcome challenges? Then be sure to attend the next quarterly meeting in your region! Share, learn and grow with input from your peers and special guests. These events not only help you invest in the future of your small city, they provide LOC with insight into current regional events and help us better address the needs of small cities. Cities with a population of 5,000 or less are encouraged to attend. Cities of all sizes are welcomed. For more information, click here. 6. Travel Oregon 101 What is Travel Oregon 101? This FREE seminar offers an overview of Oregon’s tourism and hospitality industry, designed to help visitor-related organizations and businesses take advantage of the many opportunities offered by Travel Oregon. Find out how to partner with other industry members around the state to maximize your exposure to visitors. Every attendee receives a resource packet brimming with information and contacts for future reference. Register to attend one of these sessions, which occur throughout the year. If you can’t attend in person, sign up for a webinar. WHO SHOULD ATTEND TRAVEL OREGON 101? Convention & visitor bureaus and chambers of commerce staff (DMOs) Owners/managers of lodging properties, restaurants and visitor attractions Organizations producing events that attract visitors Economic development staff of government agencies at all levels Tour operators, visitor services of all types Staff of heritage organizations, museums and interpretive centers
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WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? How to get looped into the tourism industry’s communication system (at the local, regional, statewide, national and international levels) How to let Travel Oregon know you’re out there and ready for visitors Programs and services Travel Oregon offers that help businesses, organizations and communities draw more visitors 2013 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING SESSIONS November 18, 2013 – Webinar Only – 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Register now December 3, 2013 – Seaside, OR – 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Register now If you would like to be informed as new details are available, please send your request toPatti@TravelOregon.com. 7. The Most Feared Surf Gangs in the World Surf gangs have been protecting their local surf breaks for decades. Wars, violence, death and respect. Which surf groups have written their name in the dark side of surfing? "My gang will get you", Jim Morrison once warned us. While he visioned one of the worst sides of beach life and surf culture - threats and revenge - he reminded us to behave in foreign territories. Localism. That hostile, unfriendly feeling that we've all tasted has its roots in the 1960s, with the explosion of surfing and its lifestyle. To defend, and to protect our local waves. Sociologically, surf localism could be understood as the defense system which is activated when someone who has not been invited to our home still sits in you favorite couch. Localism can be an individual or group phenomenon. You can be invited to leave the wave peak by an uber-confident surfer or by a circle of empowered, furious newly-made enemies. Surf gangs are the natural result of the selfish side of surfing. Waves are rare, good waves are scarce and perfect waves are limited. Verbal and physical threats made by "surf nazis" or "surf punks" start to flourish in Southern California, in the 1960s. To access the full story, click here. 8. See History in a Whole New Light With Classic Black and White Photos, Now in Living Color Clicking through the Reddit subthread for “Colorization” feels like entering a timewarp. It’s a far cry from Ted Turner’s much-derided efforts to "modernize" black-and-white classics like Casablanca. Colorization has become more and more popular lately, and the creators behind this new breed of updated imagery use all the technological resources of the last 20 years to strive for more than just plausibility--their aim is for historical authenticity. To access the full story, click here. 9. Is It O.K. to Kill Cyclists? EVERYBODY who knows me knows that I love cycling and that I’m also completely freaked out by it. I got into the sport for middle-aged reasons: fat; creaky knees; the delusional vanity of tight shorts. Registering for a triathlon, I took my first ride in decades. Wind in my hair, smile on my face, I decided instantly that I would bike everywhere like all those beautiful hipster kids on fixies. Within Page 3 of 5
minutes, however, I watched an S.U.V. hit another cyclist, and then I got my own front wheel stuck in a streetcar track, sending me to the pavement. I made it home alive and bought a stationary bike trainer and workout DVDs with the ex-pro Robbie Ventura guiding virtual rides on Wisconsin farm roads, so that I could sweat safely in my California basement. Then I called my buddy Russ, one of 13,500 daily bike commuters in Washington, D.C. Russ swore cycling was harmless but confessed to awakening recently in a Level 4 trauma center, having been hit by a car he could not remember. Still, Russ insisted I could avoid harm by assuming that every driver was “a mouth-breathing drug addict with a murderous hatred for cyclists.” To access the full story, click here. 10. It’s Official! New Section of Historic Columbia River Hwy State Trail Now Open A gorgeous new segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is now officially open to the public. The new paved path is 12 feet wide and 1.6 miles long. It goes from the John B Yeon State Park trailhead to the Moffett Creek Bridge. Its completion marks a significant milestone because it's now possible to ride a bicycle between Troutdale and Cascade Locks without ever having to ride on the shoulder of Interstate 84. We got a sneak peek at this back in August and it is a truly stunning place to ride. The new shareduse path is 12-feet wide and is ADA compatible. There's also a new 76-foot long, 16-foot wide bridge over McCord Creek that ODOT says, "reflects the craftsmanship of the original highway design." Other features include a new picnic and rest area with views of Beacon Rock and a link to US Forest Service Trail 400 that connects to Elowah Falls. To access the full story, click here. 11. Funding Opportunities NEA Invites Creative Placemaking Proposals for 'Our Town' Grant Program <http://e.foundationcenter.org/a/hBSfWu$B8ixfdB82Wj8AACSSkyc/rfpb16> Grants ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 are available to partnerships of nonprofits, government entities, and other organizations working on arts-based creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities.... Deadline: January 13, 2014 Big Read Accepting Grant Applications for Community-Wide Reading Programs <http://e.foundationcenter.org/a/hBSfWu$B8ixfdB82Wj8AACSSkyc/rfpb15> - Seventy-five grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations to conduct community-wide reading programs that encourage participation by diverse audiences....Deadline: January 28, 2014 William T. Grant Foundation Invites Letters of Inquiry for Distinguished Fellows Program <http://e.foundationcenter.org/a/hBSfWu$B8ixfdB82Wj8AACSSkyc/rfpb17> Fellowships will provide up to $175,000 for learning projects designed to help mid-career practitioners, policy makers, and researchers better understand the creation and use of research related to youth and youth settings.... Deadline: January 8, 2014 (Letters of Inquiry) TD Bank and Arbor Day Foundation Invites Applications for Urban Forestry Projects in Underserved Communities <http://e.foundationcenter.org/a/hBSfWu$B8ixfdB82Wj8AACSSkyc/rfpb20> Ten grants of $20,000 each will support tree planting in current Tree City USA-designated communities within TD Bank's United States footprint.... Deadline: December 20, 2013
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Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation Announces 2014 Toolbox for Education Grant Program <http://e.foundationcenter.org/a/hBSfWu$B8ixfdB82Wj8AACSSkyc/rfpb21> Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded in support of facility improvement projects that have a permanent impact on a K-12 school community.... Deadline: February 14, 2014 Chesapeake Bay Trust Accepting Entries for Annual Awards Program <http://e.foundationcenter.org/a/hBSfWu$B8ixfdB82Wj8AACSSkyc/rfpb22> - Grants and scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to students, teachers, individuals, communities, and organizations for their work to help restore the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.... Deadline: December 2, 2013 Chesapeake Bay Trust Invites Applications for Community Engagement Grant Programs <http://e.foundationcenter.org/a/hBSfWu$B8ixfdB82Wj8AACSSkyc/rfpb23> - Grants of up to $50,000 are available for community engagement projects that address watershed challenges in and around the Chesapeake Bay.... Deadline: December 2, 2013 Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program <http://www.raconline.org/funding/2512/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=email&utm_campa ign=update110813> - Application deadline: Dec 2, 2013 Provides graduate medical education payments to support community-based training. Payments will cover the costs of new residency programs in community-based ambulatory primary care settings. Sponsor: Bureau of Health Professions Rural Health Network Development Grant Program (RHND) <http://www.raconline.org/funding/61/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=email&utm_campaig n=update110813> - Application deadline: Dec 6, 2013 (Extended deadline) Grants for health care networks in rural areas to assist with increasing access to and maintaining the quality of health care services. Technical Assistance and Training Grant for Solid Waste Management Grant <http://www.raconline.org/funding/2497/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=email&utm_campa ign=update110813> - Application deadline: Dec 31, 2014.
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