ALF Oregon Board Meeting schedule for 2024-25 is as follows:
May 28 from 6-8 PM, zoom
June 25 from 6-8 PM, zoom

JOIN US!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LOCATION:
Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

You are cordially invited to join ALF Oregon at the Oregon Historical Society for Lead With LOVE - Reunion 2025. Call your cohort mates and make plans to gather!

We’ll honor graduating Class 45 and Class 46 with a toast, share some exciting stories about the past year, and announce the new cohort! We’ll also enjoy beautiful food and beverages from Vibrant Table and hear from some very special guests!

ACCESSIBILITY: If the cost of attending Reunion 2025 presents a financial hardship, please use the code HALF2025 at check out for 50% off the cost of your ticket. We trust that you know your needs best. If you need further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah Greenman at sarah@alfo.org.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

SPONSORSHIP:
Interested in sponsoring ALF Oregon’s Lead With LOVE Reunion? Please reach out to Sarah Greenman at sarah@alfo.org. ALF Oregon will work with you to promote your organization in ways that help further your reach and impact. 

This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer feacilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer feacilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

Senior Fellow Saturdays take place on the Saturday between the Thursday/Friday that Class 45 meets and the Sunday/Monday that Class 46 meets and in the community the classes meet. 

All Senior Fellows and Fellows are invited. You are welcome to bring a partner/spouse/guest. This is a family friendly event.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 22nd from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

DETAILS:

River Walk at 10:30 AM - First we'll meet at the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail | Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead for a stroll along the river. This is an accessible and easy paved trail with lovely views of the Gorge. 
River Walk Location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/rH8eTpz8p4oTvvzt9

Lunch at 12:30 PM - Then we'll meet at Solstice Pizza on the Columbia River for a no-host lunch, beverages and continued conversation! 
Lunch Location: Solstice Wood Fire Pizza & Bar, 501 Portway Ave, Hood River, OR 97031

The ALF Oregon Board Meeting schedule for 2024-25 is as follows:
March 14, Annual Retreat, in person
May 28 from 6-8 PM, zoom
June 25 from 6-8 PM, zoom

This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer feacilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

All Senior Fellows and Fellows are invited. 
You are welcome to bring a partner/spouse/guest. This is a family friendly event.

OUR TIME TOGETHER:
Join ALF Senior Fellows and current Fellows for a sunset hike to lower Table Rock. We'll be led by David Harrelson (Class 46), the Cultural Resources Department Manager for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. Our time will include indigenous storytelling about the cultural history of the Rogue Valley and Table Rock. Sunset will occur at 5:50pm just at the end of our hike. Then we'll proceed to Common Block Brewing in downtown Medford for a casual no-host dinner! Come to one or both.

DETAILS:
When: Saturday, February 22nd
Hike Time: 3PM - 6PM
Location: TBA

Dinner Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Location: Common Block Brewing, 315 E 5th St, Medford, OR 97501

ALF National Presents

We The People: Finding Common Ground for the Common Good

February 13, 2025
Arrive: 2:45pm PST
Program: 3 pm – 5 pm PST
The Philanthropy Center, Portland OR

RE: CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Dear ALF Oregon Senior Fellows,

I'm so sad to report that our venue, the Philanthropy Center (along with all area school districts and government buildings) are closed due to ice and snow conditions. Safety is of the utmost importance and we have to cancel today's event. Ice and sleet will be hitting just as we were scheduled to convene.

My sincere apologies for any inconvenience this causes, especially to those of you who were planning on traveling into Portland from outside the metro area. 

Our ALF Oregon speaker, Joy Fowler, and I will still be there virtually, but due to the nature of this event, we cannot livestream. I'll be in touch again soon if it becomes possible to reschedule or convene in a different way. Until then, please stay safe in the ice, wind, and snow.

Please reach out if you have any questions. 

With gratitude,
Sarah Greenman
ALF Oregon Executive Director

This is an IN PERSON event. Each participating ALF chapter is gathering in person and connecting to other chapters and keynote speakers via Zoom. Oregon Senior Fellows will be together at The Philanthropy Center on NW 2nd Avenue. ALF Oregon will provide snacks, beverages, all AV, and professional facilitation.

This event is made possible through your support! It is FREE to attend, but please consider donating at registration to support future Senior Fellow Network convenings.

We joined ALF because we believed in the power of joining and strengthening diverse leaders to serve the common good. Now, as we move into a new administration following a divisive presidential election, we are inviting Senior Fellows to come together and walk the talk—of courageous conversations, generous listening, and collective action grounded in our shared values.

Let’s come together to find our path forward. 

What Gives You Hope?

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

How has your lived experience shaped your values?

FISHBOWL DIALOGUE PARTICIPANTS

OREGON EVENT HOSTS

Toni Tabora
ALF Oregon Facilitator, ALF Oregon Class 40

Kathleen Holt
ALF Oregon Facilitator, ALF Oregon Class 42

Sarah Greenman
ALF Oregon Executive Director, ALF Oregon Class 40

This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer facilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

The ALF Oregon Board Meeting schedule for 2024-25 is as follows:
January 22 from 6-8 PM, zoom
March 14, Annual Retreat, in person
May 28 from 6-8 PM, zoom
June 25 from 6-8 PM, zoom

Hey ALF Oregon! We're thrilled to bring you this opportunity to connect in the wake of the election. Please join Charles Weathers (ALF's Waccamaw Chapter) on December 10th for a virtual session called Leading and Engaging Across Differences. Charles is a brilliant facilitator and a member of the ALF National Board. This event will happen online and registration is only $30.

Register here: www.bit.ly/leadcw2024

This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer feacilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

The ALF Oregon Board Meeting schedule for 2024-25 is as follows:
November 20 from 6-8 PM, zoom
January 22 from 6-8 PM, zoom
March 14, Annual Retreat, in person
May 28 from 6-8 PM, zoom
June 25 from 6-8 PM, zoom

This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer feacilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

Senior Fellow Saturdays take place on the Saturday between the Thursday/Friday that Class 45 meets and the Sunday/Monday that Class 46 meets and in the community the classes meet. 

All Senior Fellows and Fellows are invited.  You are welcome to bring guests. This is a family friendly event!

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OUR DAY AT ANAHUAC FARM in TURNER, OR (South of Woodburn)
ALF Oregon is partnering with Anahuac Farm for a Tequio - work party and lunch!

WHEN:
Saturday, October 19th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE:

Anahuac Farm 
9536 Parrish Gap Road Southeast
Turner, OR 97392

RSVP:
More details and RSVP here

ANAHUAC FARM MISSION:
Anahuac is a community centered farm of Capaces Leadership Institute located in Turner, Oregon surrounded by the Willamette Valley of the Pacific Northwest. The farms in our valley rely on our community, who are often referred to as farmworkers, to sustain our country’s food supply and monoculture system. Our mission is to support our community made up of Indigenous Peoples of America to reclaim our ancestral culture, traditions, knowledge and values and restore sacred relationships with all life and Mother Earth for generations to come. We offer traditional education in agriculture, culinary and cultural arts, wellness and Indigenous languages.  We also believe that in order for humanity and Mother Earth to heal we must walk together with our brothers, sisters and two spirits from all four directions who share our values for a greater common good. Through Anahuac, the wisdom and values of our abuelos y abuelas remains strong in our hearts and lives on for many generations to come. Learn more here: www.anahuacfarm.org.

WHAT IS A TEQUIO?
A tequio, one of the core ancestral values of Anahuac. In Mixtec culture or tequitl in Nahua culture is the practice of our Indigenous custom of work or labor in service for the benefit of the community. Volunteer with Anahuac in the spirit of working together to unite our Indigenous communities with our traditional foods and life ways while bonding in our relationship with Mother Earth. Learn about our farming practices while also offering your support. We are very grateful for your help in our tequios. We appreciate it if you can please arrive on time since our welcome and sharing circle is an essential part of the tequio. 

SCHEDULE FOR THE TEQUIO:

• 9:00 AM: Welcome and sharing circle

• 9:45 PM: Tequio / Work Party

• 12:00 PM: Farm to Table Lunch prepared onsite

• 1:00 PM: Close

We will provide water throughout the tequio.

LIABILITY WAIVER:
Please fill out Anahuac's liability waiver prior to our tequio.

HOW TO PREPARE:
During summer months, we recommend that folks wear a hat and breathable clothing that can protect from the sun and/or wear sunscreen. We recommend you wear a hat/beanie and warm layers during fall/ winter season. We ask that people wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes to work on the farm (rain boots, outdoor shoes, etc.) and bring a reusable water bottle. We will provide water throughout the morning and lunch after the tequio.

Email Anne Viola-Krause with questions, anne@alfo.org.

We are excited to see you there!  
More details and RSVP here

The ALF Oregon Board Meeting schedule for 2024-25 is as follows:
October 4, Mid-year Gathering, in person
November 20 from 6-8 PM, zoom
January 22 from 6-8 PM, zoom
March 14, Annual Retreat, in person
May 28 from 6-8 PM, zoom
June 25 from 6-8 PM, zoom

Saturday, September 28, 2024
ALL DAY - ANYWHERE - ANYTIME

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ALF Oregon is hosting our second annual Virtual Solo.

Leaders need time to renew, integrate, and reflect. This is why ALF Oregon begins the Fellows experience with a solo day during Community Building Week. In fact, many of you have shared that your solo was one of the most impactful moments during your Fellows year.

As summer comes to a close and we turn towards the final months of 2024, we invite you to recreate a mini-solo experience alongside other Senior Fellows.

THE SOLO:
On Saturday, September 28th, ALF Senior Fellows from across the state will carve out a few hours for a private solo. The solo can take place anywhere; a grassy spot under a tree, the deep woods, a secluded park, or even in your back yard or your apartment porch. You decide where to take your solo.

THE DIGITAL JOURNAL:
ALF Oregon is here to provide a little structure for post-solo reflection. After you register, we'll invite you to contribute to a digital journal where you can share photos of your solo time and words about your experience. At ALF, we prioritize a practice of group reflection and sharing of experience. This expands our collective capacity for rest, renewal, understanding and integration. Plus it's fun to see where you are and hear what you're noticing.

REGISTRATION:
Register HERE for access to the prep materials and digital journal.

This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer feacilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

The ALF Oregon Board Meeting schedule for 2024-25 is as follows:
September 25 from 6-8 PM, zoom
October 4, Mid-year Gathering, in person
November 20 from 6-8 PM, zoom
January 22 from 6-8 PM, zoom
March 14, Annual Retreat, in person
May 28 from 6-8 PM, zoom
June 25 from 6-8 PM, zoom

Welcome Reception at Wilshire Park CelebratingClasses 45 and 46

You are invited to a Welcome Reception Picnic for Class 45 and Class 46 at Wilshire Park (Picnic Site A) in NE Portland on Thursday, August 8th from 5:30-7pm. Feel free to bring family or partners. We'll also be joined by ALF Oregon Board Members. This is a casual event, designed for conversation and camaraderie. We'll have food and beverages available for all. Come celebrate the new classes and connect with other Senior Fellows!

RSVP and find more Information HERE

Thursday, August 8th
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Wilshire Park, Picnic Site A
4116 NE 33rd Ave, Portland OR

ALF Oregon Class Ambassadors are invited to join ALF Staff & the Board Engagement Team for an initial zoom connection call on Tuesday, August 6th at 5:30pm. If you would like to be a class Ambassador for your cohort please reach out to Anne Viola-Krause at anne@alfo.org! All current Ambassadors have received an email invite for this connection call.

This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer feacilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

ALF Oregon is organizing an in-person Happy Hour right on the heels of Pride Celebrations in Portland this month. Join LGBTQ+ ALF Senior Fellows at Vendetta on Monday, July 22nd from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. We'd love to see you there!

For those who are new to the LGBTQ+ Power Hour, this is a peer-led group of ALF Senior Fellows who identify as LGBTQ+ and meet periodically throughout the year.

Your hosts for our July 22nd gathering are Mayra Arreola (Class 42), Annie Ellison (Class 42), Judge Kemp (Class 40), Darion Jones (Class 40), and Sarah Greenman (Class 40 and ALF Oregon ED.) We'll also be joined by our new Deputy Director Anne Viola-Krause and her wife Chris. 

No-host bar. ALF Oregon will buy the first round of snacks! Feel free to bring a partner or friend. Allies welcome. Come as you are. No need to register, but feel free to let us know you're coming by replying to this email if you wish. We'll be meeting on the back patio!

LOCATION: Vendetta
DATE: Monday, July 22nd
TIME: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
WEBSITE: vendettapdx.com
ADDRESS: 4306 N Williams Ave, Portland OR 97217 

This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer feacilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

The ALF Oregon Board Meeting schedule for 2024 is as follows:

June 26, 2024 from 6-8pm
August 28 from 6-8pm
September 25 from 6-8pm
October, Mid-year Retreat, in person
November 20 from 6-8PM

These board meetings happen via zoom for maximum accessibility.

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This is a peer-led learning group for white-bodied leaders. Peer feacilitators, Amy Carlson (Class 37) and Matt Bartolotti (Class 40), offer guided dialogues and thematic inquiry for each gathering. If you’d like to be included on the White Leaders for Racial Justice listserv, please contact Rene Bordelon at rene@alfo.org. Thank you!

All meetings happen via Zoom.

The ALF Oregon Board Meeting schedule is as follows:
May 22, 2024 from 6-8pm
June 26, 2024 from 6-8pm

These board meetings happen via zoom for maximum accessibility.

JOIN US!
MAY 18 from 5pm-8pm

LOCATION:
Matt Dishman Community Center
77 NE Knott St, Portland, OR 97212

5:00 PM - Graduation for Classes 43 and 44
6:00 PM - Reunion
7:00 PM - Short Program (30 minutes)
7:30 PM - Reunion Continues

ALF Oregon's 2024 Reunion and Graduation is almost here!

This year we're keeping it easy-breezy.
No gala.
No auction.
No big ticket price.

Just delicious food, music, and good people gathering at the beloved Matt Dishman Community Center in Portland’s Albina Neighborhood. Let’s gather to support the current classes, welcome the new classes, and celebrate our incredible Senior Fellow network. We’ll also be honoring Cliff Jones as he retires from 16 years serving as ALF Oregon Faculty. You don’t want to miss it!

RSVPs are now closed.
Thank you!

Thank You Reunion Sponsors!

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This is a very special Senior Fellow Event!

All Senior Fellows and Fellows are invited. 
You are welcome to bring a partner/spouse/guest.
These are family-friendly events!

Our Day at Cape Horn

Join Frances Portillo (Class 15), Mika Barret (Class 41), Kevin Gorman, and Dan Bell as they share about the Columbia River Gorge Accessible Trails Project. Let’s explore the Cape Horn trail together, eat a homemade tamale lunch, and enjoy a spring day in the Gorge. 

Spanish interpretation will be provided!

9:30 AM: Gather & Coffee

10:00 AM: Welcome & Introductions

10:30 AM: Tour & Walk

11:30 AM: Homemade Tamale Lunch

12:00 PM: Accessible Trails Presentation and Q&A

1:30 PM: Optional afternoon trip to Catherine Creek 

LOCATION: 601 Strunk Road, Washougal, WA

• From Washougal, take WA-14 east for 6.1 miles and turn left onto Belle Center Rd. After 1.4 miles turn right onto Mt Pleasant Rd. After about a half mile turn right onto Strunk Rd., property entrance is at the end of the road to the left (marked by ‘Collins Point’ sign).

• From the east, take WA-14 east and take a right on Salmon Falls Rd. Take a left onto Canyon Creek Rd after about .2 miles. Then take a left on to Mt Pleasant Rd for about 1.5 miles and turn left onto Strunk Rd., property entrance is at the end of the road to the left (marked by ‘Collins Point’ sign).

Cost: $30 per person pays for lunch and also helps us to offset the cost of Spanish interpretation, speaker honorariums, staff time, etc. It's a sliding scale. Please pay what you can here: www.alforegon.org/donate. 

More about the project here: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/may/21/columbia-river-gorge-goal-recreation-access-for-all/

Email Sarah Greenman with questions, sarah@alfo.org.