Saturday, February 14, 2009, is Oregon’s 150th birthday. Oregon 150 wants to ensure a celebration that will be remembered 50 years from now. One-Time Request: Oregon 150’s all-volunteer Board will use any funding it receives from the legislature to award matching grants to a full slate of projects across the state as well as help with planning, marketing, and fundraising to spread the celebration to every corner and every community. Oregon 150’s goal is to harness the energy and creativity of Oregonians at the grassroots level so that each community will celebrate in its own way. Here are some of the birthday presents—i.e. “outcomes”—that Oregon 150 wants to give Oregonians: A Rich Understanding of What it Means to be an Oregonian Today, students receive little education about Oregon’s history and civic structure. Moreover, many adults don’t fully understand our state’s accomplishments or how we are governed. Greater knowledge about our history will create committed, informed citizens. Oregon 150 plans to support:
A Deeper Appreciation for Oregon’s Places and Bounty Oregon is a cornucopia of beautiful landscapes, storied towns, talented people, and just about every product you can imagine, from computer chips to pinot noir. Oregon 150 wants to encourage people to travel throughout the state and learn about our tremendous bounty and natural resources. As a result, Oregon 150 expects to create jobs, stimulate the economy, and foster an even deeper appreciation for Oregon. Projects that we will support include:
Groundwork for a Robust and Sustainable Future Oregon 150 wants Oregon’s people and resources to remain strong over the next 50 years. To that end, we are encouraging projects that explore the challenges facing the state and seek concrete solutions to them. From our foundation of understanding Oregon’s history and appreciating all that we are today, we will build a strong future to hand to the next generations.Oregon 150’s Vision, Mission, and ValuesVision: Appreciate the past, celebrate the present, imagine the future Mission: Oregon’s sesquicentennial will inspire people across the state to remember, experience, and celebrate Oregon and, together, create a robust and sustainable future Values: The sesquicentennial will involve Oregonians from all walks of life
The sesquicentennial will reconnect Oregonians with our state and engender an appreciation of what it means to be an Oregonian
The sesquicentennial will contribute to the welfare of Oregon through sustainable legacies
Oregon 150 will empower and support local initiatives for the sesquicentennial Oregon 150 will work with existing organizations embracing its mission and values ::: Link to PDF file with the Legislative Alert: http://www.oregon150.org/download/Legacies061507.pdf ::: Employment OpportunitiesOregon 150 Announces Two Employment Opportunities:REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR: OREGON 150 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT The purpose of issuing this Request for Qualifications is to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to provide Oregon 150 with the services outlined in the Scope of Work, below. All responses will be evaluated based on their experience and qualifications as it relates to that criterion. This position is contractual and a competitive salary will be offered. The job initially will be part time, expanding into full time through mid-2009 where it will likely taper off later that year. To download the Scope of Work, go to www.oregon150.org. Oregon 150 is a private, 501©(3) non-profit corporation located in Portland, Oregon. It is the central organizing body for planning and implementing Oregon’s sesquicentennial of statehood in 2009 and is governed by a 29-member Board of Directors and 24 Ex Officio Members. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR: OREGON 150 DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS The purpose of issuing this Request for Qualifications is to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to provide Oregon 150 with the services outlined in the Scope of Work, below. All responses will be evaluated based on their experience and qualifications as it relates to those criteria. This position is contractual and a competitive salary will be offered. Please download the Scope of Work from our website at www.oregon150.org. Oregon 150 is a private, 501©(3) non-profit corporation located in Portland, Oregon, and is the central organizing body for planning and implementing Oregon’s sesquicentennial of statehood in 2009. It is governed by a 29-member Board of Directors and 24 Ex Officio Members. Qualifications Submission Process:
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