MAY
2015
Issue No. 5
Parkrose
Business Association
Katie Meyer
PBA Executive Director
APRIL GUEST SPEAKER
FBI Representative, IDENTITY FRAUD
It is only Spring in Parkrose, but
the PBA already has its sights on
the Fall! One of the PBA’s major
projects this year is to promote
Parkrose as a Halloween destination. We are picking up Historic Parkrose’ great retail
marketing event, the Halloween BOGO, and adding a
super fun, family friendly trick-or-treating event hosted by
Parkrose businesses.
The Halloween BOGO is a shopping event in which local
retailers offer an item at buy one, get one half off around
the time of Halloween. 2015 will be the events third year
and the PBA is excited to pick it up, as Historic Parkrose
focuses on more infrastructure projects.
In conjunction with the shopping event, the PBA will be
soliciting businesses to participate in Parkrose Trunk or
Treat! Businesses come together in a big parking lot to
offer safe, family friendly trick-or-treating to Parkrose
residents. The businesses dress up their cars and themselves and offer candy out of their trunks! It is a marketing
opportunity as well as a way to give back and engage with
the local community. Parkrose High School is graciously
allowing us to use their parking lot on Saturday, October
31st for the event.
“J” from the FBI confirmed that cyber crime was a #1 priority
the various task forces are dealing with. For the first time in
Oregon we have in place a Cyber Crime Task Force. Change
your passwords often and make them challenging is the constant advice.
Whether you have Business Email Compromise (BEC) or other
types of cyber crime, you have a resource at your fingertips.
Report all crime! www.ic3.gov.
We hope that all of the PBA businesses participate in the
event!
On a personal note, circumstances are forcing me to end my
tenure as the Executive Director of the Parkrose Business
Association. I have greatly enjoyed getting to know all of
the great businesses in Parkrose and know many great things
are ahead. In the coming months, the PBA will be getting a
new staff person, as a part of the East Portland Pilot Project,
and they will take over where I am leaving off.
I look forward to seeing you all again and wish everyone
great prosperity in business.
[email protected].
Parkrose Business Association
“Businesses for Business”
Congrats to PNWFCU’s Judy Kennedy, with Pacific NW
Federal Credit union on receiving the Oregon FBLA (Future
Business Leaders of America) Award for the Business Person of
the Year in the State of Oregon! Judy also will be recognized at
the FBLA National level in Chicago this June.
Judy has dedicated a lot of time, energy and enthusiasm to
Parkrose High School through the Financial Reality Fair, PTO/
PTA, the scholarship committee, fundraisers, and the FBLA
committee, so it is great to see her efforts recognized!
www.parkrosebusiness.org
MARCH Highlights
Know Your Neighbor
Portland Disposal & Recycling
Ray Salvi, Owner
What does your business do/sell?
We do disposal and recycling in the City of Portland. We have
a contract with the City that picks up the majority of the residences in Parkrose. We also offer commercial services.
Did you purchase the business or start the business?
I am a second-generation owner. My dad started in 1946 and
I took over
his route
in 1964.
Through the
years, I partnered with
several other
haulers and
we bought
and merged
with many
different
companies.
We are a family business. Both myself and my partners have
several of our children and grand children working in the business.
What inspired you to start your business?
Back in the 60’s there were no large trash companies. Each
man had his own truck and companies were one man/one truck
operations. My dad ran his own line and he had a stroke when
he was 55 years old. At the time, I had just come back from the
service and was trying to figure out what to do for work. It was
a natural fit to take over his route. And now here I am 51 years
later!
AN AMAZING EVENT !!
April is the month that PBA members and guests generously
pledge a donation to the Scholarship fund. As is our tradition
for the last several years, Gordon Boorse (Compaction And
Recycling Equipment) moderated the event. What is truly
amazing is $6,850.00 was raised in only 15 minutes with additional funds being pledged from businesses!
Parkrose Business Association/Foundation has awarded
63 scholarships totaling $65,500 from 1998 to 2014. This
year, 2015, we will award 4 scholarships with each recipient
receiving $2,000.00 each.
When did you open in Parkrose and Why?
Throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s we had been merging with
several other one man companies. In 1995 we bought out a guy
who had the Parkrose route and we have been doing that route
ever since!
What makes your business unique?
Service and Longevity. We’ve seen a lot of garbage haulers
go out of business over the years, and we endure. We are also
really flexible and do not offer contracts. Many commercial businesses get into long contracts with some of the national
companies and get stuck in situations that are
unfavorable after some time. We provide flexibility and people
like doing business with a local company.
What is a hobby or interest of yours that is unique?
I’m really into classic cars and I go to Arizona for several months
every year to play golf and swim. I’m slowly stepping away
and letting the kids run the business, but I’ll never retire!
Wayne Stoll and Gail Bash, as always, add to the fun by outpledging one another. Wayne also gave a parting gift to those
who pledged. When you see Wayne or Gail, ask them about
the Babacar Bobblehead that Gail is holding. At the Thursday,
June 18th luncheon PBA/PBF scholarship recipients will be
presented to the membership. Put the date on your calendar!
If you were not at the April PBA luncheon and would like to
donate to the Scholarship Fund, email PBA Treasurer at:
[email protected]. You will receive an invoice/tax
deductible receipt for your records.
www.parkrosebusiness.org
DOOR PRIZE WINNERS
50/50 winner
PBA President
Mike Taylor
Leadership Works, LLC
Mike had the winning 50/50
ticket at the April meeting. As
PBA/PBF Accountant William
Keller hands the cash to Mike, Mike hands it right back with
the desire to donate his winnings to the Scholarship Fund.
Thank you Mike!
www.parkrosebusiness.org
PBA
PO Box 301326
Portland, OR 97294
THURSDAY MONTHLY LUNCHEON
MAY 14, 2015
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
HISTORIC PARKROSE
MEMBER MOMENT
GABRIELLE ROSSI
Rossi Farms
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parkrosebusiness.org
8439 NE COLUMBIA BLVD
PORTLAND, OR 97220
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
$18 per person
Includes dessert & gratuity
$5.00 Table Charge for those not eating lunch
WILL I A M K E L L E R
C PA , MB A
503-970-5706
8383 NE Sandy Blvd.
Suite 458
Portland, OR 97220
[email protected]
2015
GENERAL MEETING
HOLIDAY INN
Thursday, May 14
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
If you would like to be a
“Member Moment”
please contact
Paul Wild or Alison Stoll
503.432.7180
503.823.3157
BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, June 10
Parkrose Business Association
Holiday Inn
“Businesses for Business”
GENERAL MEETING
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7:00 am
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
HOLIDAY INN
Thursday, June 18
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, July 8
Holiday Inn
7:00 am
2015 OFFICERS
President - Michael Taylor
Vice President - Jason Zwick
Secretary - Mark Eves
Treasurer - Marsha Lee
David Ableidinger Immediate Past President:
2015 DIRECTORS
David Borer
Kelly Brown
Sharen Fowler
KT Goeke
Angie Jenkins
Cathy Morris
Leo Porreco
Alison Stoll
Wayne Stoll
Kristin D. Trevino
Paul Wild
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Katie Meyer
MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PARKROSE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
APRIL 8, 2015
President Michael Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m. The meeting took place at the
Airport Holiday Inn, Portland, Oregon. Directors present included Wayne Stoll, Mark Eves,
Marsha Grabinger, David Ableidinger, Jason Zwick, David Borer, KT Goeke, Paul Wild, Kristin
Trevino, Alison Stoll, Sharen Fowler, and Angie Jenkins. Directors absent with approval included
Leo Porreco, Cathy Morris, and Kelly Brown. Also attending the meeting was Katie S. Meyer, the
Executive Director.
The Directors approved the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors dated March 11,
2015.
Marsha Grabinger presented a Treasurer’s Report. The Directors requested additional clarification
regarding grant expenses and grant funds held in the account.
Katie S. Meyer provided information regarding: Venture Portland training; the upcoming Coffee Quarterly events; the creation of a possible map of the Parkrose District identifying the location
of member businesses; the plans for the upcoming Halloween events; providing a mailing to all
businesses in the District who are not members; and the program for the April meeting involving
FBI fraud protection. Ms. Meyer also discussed the agenda for the April meeting which includes
fund raising for scholarships through the Parkrose Business Foundation. Ms. Meyer and the Board
completed the annual checkup which is required by Venture Portland. She advised that the new upcoming grant involving personnel assistance from Venture Portland will involve matching, and that
matching appears to be available.
President Michael Taylor also discussed the upcoming April meeting and the need for donations
for scholarships.
Alison Stoll discussed Venture Portland training and other activities. She was elected to continue
as the PBA delegate to Venture Portland.
Sharen Fowler reminded the Directors to fill in and submit their volunteer hours.
There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 a.m.
Respectfully submitted:
_________________________
Mark W. Eves, Secretary