Jubilee Oregon

November 10, 2009

JUBILEE OREGON BOOK GROUP

Jubilee Book Group discusses Nicholas Kristof’s new book, Half the Sky. 6:30-8:30PM, Holladay Park Plaza, 1300 NE 16th, ask for Nancy Johns at lobby reception area for room location.  READ FIRST FIVE CHAPTERS.

Jubilee Oregon Wins Big

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, a statewide association of Christian denominations congregations, ecumenical organizations and interfaith partners, just awarded Jubilee Oregon with the Vollum Ecumenical Humanitarian Award!

This award is presented in recognition of how an outstanding commitment to humanitarian responsibility has significantly enhanced ecumenical efforts in the state and quality of life for all.

Jubilee Oregon will be honored at the biggest Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon event of the year – the Annual Dinner and Community Celebration – on October 13, 2009 with with over 1400 faith communities invited. If you’re in the area, you should stop by. Enjoy the party – you deserve it!

Jubilee Oregon, a local chapter of Jubilee USA Network, is an all volunteer group committed to fulfilling the Jubilee goal of 100% unconditional cancellation of the debt claimed from the countries of the South and “owed” to the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and bi-laterally to countries of the North.

Upcoming Events 

JUBILEE OREGON EVENTS AND MEETINGS – FALL 2009

• September -Sign Up for Jubilee book group – Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women by Nicolas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.  Discussion begins in late September – time and location to be determined. 
• September 30 -7PM            Northwest Film Center Voices in Action film series.  UN Millennium Development Goals film.  Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Avenue.  www.nwfilm.org
• October 1, 6:30-8:30PM        Jubilee OR monthly meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church, NE 16^th and Hancock Streets.  Update on Stand UP actions, Jubilee Act – Oregon Congressional delegation and November fundraiser plans.
• October 13, 7-9PM, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Annual Community Awards and Celebration Dinner, Jubilee Oregon is receiving the Vollum Humanitarian Award. The Hilton Hotel.  Call EMO at           503-221-1054      for dinner tickets. Cost: $60.
• October 17, 12:30-3PM                Stand Up and Take Action against Poverty event at Portland State University, Hoffman Hall.  Join Thomas Lauderdale, Chata Addy and Loveness Wesa for music and dance.  Listen to former Congresswoman Elizabeth Furse talk about women’s empowerment and take action with more than 12 global organizations for global food security.  Suggested contribution:  $10 – proceeds benefit Mercy Corps and the Oregon Food Bank.
• November 5, 6:30-8:30PM            Jubilee OR monthly meeting –location to be determined.    
• Week of November 7, 2009 –  Jubilee OR/USA fundraiser – Learn to cook with master chef, Andrea Cano, recipes from Asia, Africa and Latin America.  Food and drink included.  $75 per person. Location to be determined. 
• December 1                World AIDS Day.  For information, check www.pagac.org about the 9 and ½ Minute Campaign!
• December 3- 4, 5-8PM – Ten Thousand Villages hosts its annual Jubilee holiday sale.  Shop for your friends and family and benefit Jubilee OR.
• www.jubileeoregon.wordpress.com  Annual Jubilee OR holiday party.  Join us as we celebrate the end of the year and dedicate ourselves to passing the Jubilee Act in 2010!

Get involved:
ACT on two legislative issues:  www.jubileeusa.org for current information on progress of Senate vote on $1 trillion in IMF funding in emergency war bill-Stop IMF funding without review of lending conditions and Introduction of Vulture Funds bill!

Beginners guide to debt and jubilee a powerpoint presentation: Beginners guide to Debt and Jubilee.