Governor Kulongoski Declares 10 - 16, 2004 "Oregon Harvest Week"
Governor calls on all Oregonians to join him in the fight against hunger
(SALEM, OR) – Today Governor Ted Kulongoski issued a proclamation declaring the week of October 10-16, 2004 Oregon Harvest Week – an annual week of events started by the Governor in 2003 to increase awareness about hunger in Oregon.
“Harvest time is a time of giving thanks – for the food we eat, our families and friends, our beautiful surroundings, and the many other blessings of life on earth,” said the Governor. “But too many Oregonians do not share in the bounty of this time of year and Oregon Harvest Week is an opportunity for us to bring attention to the issue of hunger in our state and to engage more in our fight to ensure all Oregonians have the food and nutrients they need to live successful and productive lives.”
Oregon Harvest Week is a partnership between the Governor, the Oregon Food Bank, and local government and community leaders. Each day during the week, partners will hold events throughout the state to raise awareness about hunger issues, develop actions plans to address hunger in their local communities, and raise important funds to fight hunger throughout the state.
“We can only win the fight against hunger if we all work together – government, business, nonprofits, the faith community and every individual,” said the Governor. “I challenge every Oregonian to join me in taking action during Harvest Week to help end hunger in our state.”
HARVEST WEEK EVENTS
Monday, October 11, 2004
What: Feed Oregon ’s Children Statewide Videoconference
A statewide videoconference hosted by Governor Kulongoski from Salem and facilitated by local leaders in ten communities across the state. The conference will focus on childhood hunger and how local communities can be part of the solution by sponsoring federal food programs that provide nutritious snacks and meals to kids in need.
When: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: See Attached Cities, Sites and Contact Information Below
Monday, October 11, 2004
What: Governor ’s Home Harvest Dinners
A series of dinners around the state hosted by local community leaders and hunger advocates to kick-off Oregon Harvest Week, increase awareness about hunger locally, and to raise important funds to support the regional food banks serving Oregon’s communities. Invitees will be encouraged to host their own dinners as part of next year’s Harvest Week, growing a new Oregon tradition.
When: Varied Times
Where: Salem, Redmond, Pendleton, Eugene, Astoria, Coos Bay, and Aurora.
Thursday, October 11, 2004
What: Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force Meeting
In April of this year the Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force published its “Act to End Hunger” at the Governor ’s Hunger Summit. Focusing on 11 priority action items for 2004-05, the Task Force has been working since April on “action plans” specific to each 11 items. The Governor will attend this month’s Task Force meeting where he’ll make brief remarks and be presented with the action plans created by the Task Force.
When: 10:00 am
Where: First United Methodist Church,600 State St. NE,Salem
Governor ’s Child Nutrition Videoconference Sites
Public Service Bldg, Studio A
255 Capitol St.
Contact: Ruth Hewett
Chair, Marion County Commissioner
503-363-2609
hewett@open.org
ISLAND CITY Union-Baker ESD
10100 N. MacAlister Rd
Contact: Judy Barzee
Director, Baker County Commission on Children & Families
541-523-8231
jbarzee@bakercounty.org
ENTERPRISE Wallowa ESD
107 SW 1st St., Ste. 105
Contact: Anne Gill
Director, Wallowa County Commission on Children & Families
541-426-4543 ext 44
anne_k._gill@class.oregonvos.net
MEDFORD Southern Oregon ESD
101 N. Grape St
Contact: Sarah Heath
Jackson County Commission on Children & Families
541-774-7804
heathsb@jacksoncounty.org
ASTORIA Clatsop Service Center
3194 Marine Dr.
Contact: John Holmstedt, Retired College Professor
503-325-4202
jdholm@pacifier.com
COOS BAY
Southwest Oregon Community College, Tioga Building
Rooms 103 & 105
1988 Newmark Avenue
Contact: Myrna Barber
Director, Curry County Commission on Children & Families
541-247-5600
myrna_j._barber@class.oregonvos.net
HILLSBORO Northwest Regional ESD
Columbia Room
5825 NE Ray Circle
Contact: Diana Stotz
Program Coordinator, Washington County Commission on Children & Families
503-846-4732
Diana_stotz@co.washington.or.us
BEND Bend School District
520 NW Wall St
Contact: Linda Bradshaw
President, Synodical Board of the Women of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in American)
541-382-7182
g-lbradshaw@bendcable.com
MARYLHURST
Clackamas ESD
Marion Hall, Marylhust University
Contact: Lisa Wenzlick
Chairman of Hunger Advocacy Group, St. Luke Lutheran Church
503-245-4594
mwenz@ix.netcom.com
VALE
Malheur ESD
363 “A” St. W
Contact: Estela Gomez
Director, Malheur County Commission on Children & Families
541-889-4317
Estela_gomez@class.oregonvos.net
Contact:
Marian Hammond, 503-378-6169
Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-6496
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