Riverfest Core Meeting Notes January 2008
1.10.08
Introductions- only new folks noted, see sign in for full list.
Doug Taylor & Bud Thoune
United Cerebral Palsy
bthoune@ucpaorwa.org
(hold sept event on eastside, might combined a bike element with triathlon)
Elly & Stephanie
Shift
(organize bike events and Car Free day event)
Sandy Carter
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
(organize Lock Fest scheduled for Sept 13, 08)
Judy Smith
EPA Outreach
Willamette Superfund & Columbia River Toxic issues
(helps to organize Willamette Superfund Field Day in September, interested in incorporating with Riverfest, as is the Citizen Advisory Group (CAG))
Helm Leadership announced to group
Jeff Henderson – Chair
Alan Horton – Treasurer
Amy Morrison & Kip Wadden – Secretaries
Date
Both helm and core approved a 10 day event, roughly from Thursday August the 28th (symphony concert) to Sunday September 7th (Dragonboat races)
Review and finalize Event Plan (see Wisteria handout)
Need to organize event dates and times in a Calendar form
Possible events
Jerry (Waverly Yacht Club/Columbia river Yachting Assn) talked with
• Willamette Jetboats (Andy will do 3 ½ hour rides before 11am, cost estimate $300 each, 60 people each time)
• Sternwheeler, PT Boat and the Maritime Museum all interested
Sarah (Ecotrust) Stephanie (SHIFT) organizing a people parade with a river theme
Ella (SHIFT) organizing bike rides that ended or focused on the river throughout the week or during the weekend events, including Breakfast on the Bridge last Friday in August.
Alan (OT) will ask OMSI about a free day midweek, or perhaps hosting a lecture series.
Rachael (Port) could offer week day or weekend tours of facilities, the Working Waterfront Coalition might be interested in hosting something,
Sandy (Willamette Falls) would like to have a booth at the community fair. Mentioned connection with Michael at WyEast Expeditions – big canoe tours at falls.
Ken’s email - Sailing Club regatta – clarify details.
Rick (river renaissance) - Bridge Walk by Sharon Woodwortman
Lesile (Southwaterfront) OHSU and Umpqua are interested. OHSU will have free tram day. Alluded to doing more, they just need an event to happen there.
Lecture and keynote speaker ideas –
• Robert Kennedy Jr,
• Judy EPA mentioned Lower Willamette Group 7 minute video on river bathymetry,
• BES Willamette History film,
• Chet Orloaf – Historical Society
Committee meeting dates
Education and Portland paddle group will meet first week in February. OT Education Staff to confirm date……
Sarah & Stephanie to meet about parade ideas
Jerry will organize a River Transportation meeting in March
Ken is leading talks with Oregon Symphony, Sailing Regatta – possible separate meetings?
Jeff is leading triathlon and Opening Day Celebration?
Misc.
Additional contacts need to be made with Muddy Boots, TBA, PCS and MusicFest NW
Documentation of the event – include in budget
Website – Jeff to purchase willametteriverfest
Name – Helm to finalize name
Volunteers – partnership with Volunteer Match to Hands On, how to get volunteers over labor day
Coast Guard Permits
Next meeting Feb 21st at South Waterfront