JLP Tech Squad
The JLP Tech Squad is ready to help you with your technical needs! We will send a League member to your house to help with anything from tech support to training on computers, ipods, ipad, cell phones, backing up files, downloading photos, web training, and email.
Just email techsquad@juniorleagueofportland.org and include the following information:
Your name
Address/phone
The problem or tutorial request
PC/MAC/cell phone brand or other device
We will get back to you with a time slot, most likely a week out. All we ask is a donation made out to Junior League of Portland (suggested $25 minimum).
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking endangers the lives of millions of people around the world and it is a crime that knows no borders. Trafficking networks operate both domestically and transnationally, and although abuses disproportionally affect women and girls, the victims of this ongoing global tragedy are men, women, and children of all ages. In recognition of this President Obama recently proclaimed January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The proclamation states "we are working to protect victims of human trafficking with effective services and support, prosecute traffickers through consistent enforcement, and prevent human rights abuses by furthering public awareness and addressing the root causes of modern slavery. The steadfast defense of human rights is an essential part of our national identity, and as long as individuals suffer the violence of slavery and human trafficking, we must continue the fight."
Read President Obama's proclamation here.
If you haven't already, please take the Oregonian's Against the Trafficking of Humans pledge to join the fight and visit the JLP Human Trafficking Task Force page get some great information.
Shamrock Run
Join your fellow Junior League of Portland Ladies for the Shamrock Run Sunday, March 18th . JLP has a team registration that will save you $5.00 and you can choose the distance and pace you prefer. JLP members, friends and family are all welcome to use this registration number. Hurry registration closes on February 14th!
Registration Instructions
1. Go to www.shamrockrunportland.com
2. Select Register, select On LINE
3. Select the following from the GREEN set of questions
a. Select a Category: TEAM OPTION, 15 or more $29.00
b. Complete individual demographic information
c. Team Registration number: 9135
d. Enter your distance
e. Complete payment information
4. Start training!!
5. Meet up times (optional) will be announced closer to the race!
For questions, please email Whitney Shaw at whitneyshaw@hotmail.com.
Community Impact
VIP Day – October 22, 2011
Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated and fundraised for the Junior League of Portland's 2nd Annual Volunteer in Portland (
Volunteers participated in 4 hour service projects our community partner sites - Children's Relief Nursery, Peninsula Children's Center, Raphael House and White Shield Center.
We are still accepting VIP Day donations through Wednesday, November 30, 2011. All donations received for VIP Day will go to the Junior League of Portland's General Fund to provide support for JLP programs and projects with our community partners all year long. Your donation dollars will be put to work and benefit the many worthy groups served throughout the entire year!
To learn more about this exciting event, please visit our VIP Day page.
Living La Vida Healthy!
On Saturday, September 24, 2011 nearly 200 children and over 150 parents enjoyed a morning of bike riding, arts and crafts, petting animals, learning about science, dental care, and nutrition, reading books, playing tennis, and dancing during the "Living La Vida Healthy!" wellness event. 75 free bike helmets and fittings for the children were provided courtesy of the Trauma Nurses Talk Tough program at Emanuel Hospital. Our Junior League volunteers, along with the 4-H and Oregon State Extension Services helped to make this event a great success and a rewarding experience for the families, school, and community of Reedville. Thank you!
Between the Lines
On September 24, 2011, JLP had a National Guard reading. Our reading was held at a "Yellow Ribbon Event" in Portland which included service people from all four military branches who were either returning from deployment and transitioning back or readying for deployment. Eight Soldiers read to 16 children, which was 80% of the eligible deploying service people attending this event.
JLP had a Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) Reading/Tour on October 8, 2011. The reading at Coffee Creek was a success! We offered readings for 33 mothers who read to 48 children. Many were first time readers and it seemed all enjoyed their experience.
The Between the Lines Committee also had a very busy holiday season! The group went to Santiam Correctional Facility in early November and eleven men read to 21 children. The JLP wrapped and mailed books with CDs to 68 children from 44 readers from Santiam and CCCF.
For information on how to support Between the Lines by donating books off of our wishlist, click here.
SCTNow Walk
Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 26th, 5:30pm
New Member Happy Hour
Sunday, February 19th, 5pm
Member Connections Hipcooks Tapas Class
Thursday, February 23rd, 5:30pm
New Member Happy Hour
Friday, Marth 9th, 4:00-9:30pm
Girls Inc's Power to the Purse
Friday, March 9th to Sunday, March 11th
NW Exchange 2012
Thursday, March 15th, 6:30pm
Committee Chair Leadership Social
Sunday, March 18th
Shamrock Run
