City Club Feedback Process

As we come to the end of the City Club of Corvallis Season, we would like to take a moment and reflect on the project. We have put together several programs and we have had over different people attend our programs over the year. As we start the planning for the next season, we would like to get your feedback on the Corvallis City Club process.

Please take a moment to take this survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6ztmk6fZGjrmawn9vuryVg_3d_3d

Let us know what you think went well and what things we need to work on.

June 8th: Don’t Carrots Come From The Supermarket? What Is The Farm To School Program?

Date: Monday June 8, 2009

Location: First Presbyterian Church,

114 SW 8th St.

Time: 11:45 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.

As state lawmakers search for ways to immediately stimulate Oregon's malnourished economy, a new economic analysis shows investing in local food for the school lunchroom provides a great return on investment. As an added benefit, Oregon children learn where their food comes from, how to grow their own food and the value of fresh fruits & vegetables in the diet. Speakers for the program include:

• Linda Colwell, classically trained chef and founder of the Garden of Wonders, the Abernethy Kitchen and Eat. Think. Grow. She is widely regarded as the mother of the Farm to School program in Oregon.

• Mel Rader, from Upstream Public Health, who will speak to the progress of HB 2800, which would fund Farm to School statewide..

• Jen Brown, Farm to School Program Director, Corvallis Environmental Center

This program is a LUNCH meeting, with lunch provided by Valley Catering.

Cost: Members without lunch…free admission

Members with lunch…$10

Non-members without lunch… $5 admission fee

Non-members with lunch… $15

You must sign up by June 5^th to choose the meal option.

Register online with "Register for this Event" or go to the website at http://www.cityclubofcorvallis.org For information, contact the Chamber Coalition at 541-757-1505.

                                                                                  

May 11th: What Magic is happening in Green Buidilng?

May 11th, 2009
11:45 - 1:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
8th and Monroe, Corvallis , Or



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Panelists:

• Clark Brockman Chair, Cascadia Region Green Building Council
• Nathan Good, Architect, Designer/builder of Net Zero Energy homes in the Northwest
• Bruce Hecht, Project Manager, Corvallis Co-Housing, Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services

What trends or Challenges are driving the NW community of
architects and builders to shift towards green, sustainable or
energy efficient homes? What is "real" in this new world of
home building & what is still "magic"? Should our community be doing more to enable Green Building?



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Corvallis City Club April 13 - Economic Development: Must we choose between Pavement or Peonies?"

Speakers: Dr Patrick Emerson , Associate Professor Oregon State University

Rob Diez, Director of the Center for the Advancement of a Steady State Economy

Date: Monday, April 13, 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church on 8th and Monroe

Rob Dietz
Director of the Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy







Dr Patrick Emerson
Associate Professor of Economics at Oregon State University



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As the title suggests, economic development is often positioned as an "either/or "choice. Either we have sustainability OR we have a vibrant economy. Either we have an economy that produces more and better paying jobs. OR we save the environment by stopping development.

Panelists Patrick Emerson and Rob Diez will offer fresh insights into the fundamental issues related to economic vitality and growth, and ecological sustainability and social equity.

Patrick M. Emerson, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University in the Economics Department, where he teaches courses in international economics, economic development, and managerial economics. Dr. Emerson's work has been published in numerous journals, including The Economic Journal, the Review of Economics and Statistics, the Journal of Development Economics, Economica, Economic Inquiry and the World Bank Economic Review.

Rob Dietz is the Executive Director of the Center for the Advancement of a Steady State Economy. He has experience in both the public and private sectors working on solutions to natural resource problems using the tools of economics and the natural sciences. Dietz has a master's degree from Virginia Tech in environmental science and engineering and an undergraduate degree in economics and environmental studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

An exploration of Economic issues around development and development efforts with Patrick Emerson from OSU and Robert Dietz from the Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy

Today's prevailing view is that steady growth is essential to economic vitality. In a world of increasingly tighter resources, does this imply an inevitable crash? Is there a sustainable alternative that is practical? Do we have to choose between the two?

Join us for this important exploration with two recognized economic thought leaders. Given the state of our economy, it's sure to be one of the most important discussions we can have.

Corvallis City Club is dedicated to expanding community dialogue and is sponsored by the Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition.

The talk and discussion is open to members of the public. First time attendees and City Club members are free; non-members attend for $5. Registration is recommended (www.cityclubofcorvallis.org), but walk-ins are welcome for the talk and the discussion. An optional buffet lunch is available for $10, with pre-registration.


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In addition to the normal discussions at the event, we have established a discussion mailing list at http://googlegroups.com/group/corvallis-city-club-discuss If you would like to engage with Rob Dietz and Patrick Emerson before the event, we will be having a conversation on this mailing list.

April 8th Special City Club : "Climate Change in Corvallis" with Dr Phillip Mote

City Club: April 8th - Climate Change in Corvallis

Dr. Philip W. Mote, a national leader in analyzing the impacts of
climate change, will speak about what's predicted for our part of the
country.

Event Date: 04-08-09
Event Time: 11:45 AM - 01:30 PM PST
Location: First Presbyterian Church on 8th and Monroe in Corvallis Oregon.

Details:Director of Oregon Climate Change Institute , Dr. Philip Mote,
to speak at City Club

Register for April 8th - Climate Change in Corvallis
http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=21014

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Dr. Philip W. Mote, a national leader in analyzing
the impacts of climate change, will speak about what's predicted for
our part of the country at a lunch discussion meeting, Wednesday,
April 8th. This special event, to be held in the meeting room at the
First Presbyterian Church, is being co-sponsored by the Corvallis City
Club and the League of Women Voters.

From his special expertise in climate research in the Northwest, Dr.
Mote will address the "most likely, best case, and worst case"
scenarios predicted by today's climate modeling and what that will
mean to life in the Northwest. His presentation will be followed by a
table discussion and Q&A session, in Corvallis City Club style.

Dr. Mote is the new director of the Oregon Climate Change Research
Institute (OCCRI) and a professor in the College of Oceanic and
Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University, where the OCCRI is
located. The Oregon Climate research institute was legislatively
established in 2007 to help the state better plan for and respond to
climate change. In addition to facilitating research and providing
climate change information to Oregon decision-makers, OCCRI will
support the state's new Oregon Global Warming Commission, created last
year by Governor Ted Kulongoski.

Dr. Mote comes to OSU as a leading scientist on the impacts of climate
change, including variations in Pacific Northwest and national snow
packs, sea levels, water resources, precipitation and temperatures. He
was a lead author for the fourth assessment report by the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which received a Nobel
Prize for its efforts.

This special community conversation takes place in Dr Mote's first
week of transition from his previous position as the Washington state
climatologist. Dr Mote will lead the Oregon Climate Change Research
Institute full time starting in July 2009. A press release from Oregon
State University, introducing Dr Mote can be found at
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2009/Jan09/mote.html

The talk and discussion is open to members of the public. First time
attendees, City Club, and League of Women Voter members are free;
non-members attend for $5. Registration is recommended
(www.cityclubofcorvallis.org), but walk-ins are welcome for the talk
and the discussion. An optional buffet lunch is available for $10,
with pre-registration.

Register for April 8th - Climate Change in Corvallis
http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=21014

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John Sechrest .
Corvallis Benton .
Chamber Coalition .
420 NW 2nd .
(541) 757-1507 . sechrest@corvallisedp.com
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John Sechrest .
Corvallis Benton .
Chamber Coalition .
420 NW 2nd .
(541) 757-1507 . sechrest@corvallisedp.com
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AMERICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS: IS THERE A SOLUTION?

Will it be the Obama plan or the McCain plan for healthcare? We'll know who won by the time of our meeting. What does this plan mean to Oregonians? And what is happening with the Oregon plan? Come hear the latest from our speakers on what all this may mean to you as an individual or as an employer.

Speakers:
Paul Hochfeld,M.D. Emergency physician at Good Samaritan for 29 years. Filmmaker: "Health, Money and Fear" on the current state of healthcare, and he has plans to do a film on end of life issues.

Mitch Anderson, M.A. Currently Acting Health Director at Benton County Health Department and has been Deputy Administrator of the Mental Health Division for 11 years. Member of the Health Fund Board Delivery Subcommittee.

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St.
Time: 11:15-1:30 PM
Cost: City Club members: Free
Non City Club members: $5
First time attendees: Free
Buffet lunch add $10
You must register by November 7th in order to choose the buffet option
No refunds after November 7th.

2008 - 2009 Schedule

September - Election: What's at stake for Oregonians this Election?

October - Education: A Focus on Teaching

November - Healthcare - The American Healthcare Crisis: Is there a solution?

December - Macro Trends/Micro Impacts: How big picture trends may impact Corvallis

January - Poverty and Homelessness Among Us

February - Corvallis City Budget: Are your values reflected in this budget?

March - The Global Climate: Can we Agree?

April - Economic Development: Pavement or Peonies?

Does Economic Development have to mean Population Growth and Sprawl?

May - Green Building: Does it have to cost more to be green?

June - Food Security: Can buying local food improve your health?