The AC Portland project, being led by adidas and the Timbers Army, made its public debut this week. Sean Moran and Harper Warner spoke about the project on Wednesday evening’s “Strong at Night” show. Earlier that day, Fernando Machicado and Lucas Grzybowski visited City Hall for a meeting in the Mayor’s office.
This is the first part of a fund-raising effort that will culminate with a breakfast/work party on the morning of July 8. The Advantage Centers program will initially focus on elementary school students at six locations around the Portland area. Participating kids will play soccer and receive supplementary lessons in literacy and nutrition, with the goal of giving kids more hours of school and low-key instruction that ultimately lead to higher achievement levels. As part of this, the program will be developing or improving fields at the schools.
To raise both money and awareness, we are contacting 50 or more Portland-area business and civic leaders, seeking their participation and support. We are asking that they join the Timbers Army as partners and even members for a day, if they so desire.
We’re also looking for other TA/107ists to help out by taking part in the invitation tours. We’ve been very well received at the offices we’ve visited.
We want to show the colors, so the sartorial emphasis is on game-day attire, as much as possible. Scarves, props welcome.
HERE IS THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE for next week. Additionally, we are still working toward a City Council presentation (a TBD Wednesday morning) and a Multnomah County Commission presentation, which is likely to be on Thursday, June 16. If you’d like to take part in our recruiting, contact Roger.Anthony@107ist.org.
TUESDAY: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Downtown stops at Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Business Journal, Stoel Rives, Standard Insurance and others.
WEDNESDAY: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. – Eastside stops at Comcast, Pacific Power, Fred Meyer and possibly Luis Palau ministries.
THURSDAY: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Multnomah County Commission meeting at 9:30. Also aiming for ODS, PGE, and NW Natural.
OTHER DATES to keep in mind:
Groundbreaking Breakfast at St. John’s Pub/James John Elementary - July 8
Volunteer work crew days: July 23, 28/29/30.
