Social Justice Committee

Promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity within our club and throughout our community

WHAT WE DO

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We talk

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We touch sometimes difficult subjects

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We learn about ourselves, each other, and especially how and why injustice impacts everyone

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And, we grow as individuals and a community that is dedicated to living in a more equitable world.

The Activities that Keep Us Engaged

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity
Diversity, inclusion and equity begins with our club. We are developing a plan to Increase the diversity of our membership and promote inclusion and equity in Club operations.
Workshops, Dialogues & Conversations
We offer Club members and their guests special programs that engage, inform, educate and that challenge self-reflection and the capacity to listen to understand.
Online Resource Library
Our resource library provides suggestions on readings, viewings, and music that promote the understanding of social justice issues. Visit our resource library and join the conversation.
Book Club
We stretch ourselves to read books that support and counter our beliefs, and provide an opportunity to participate in discussions that broaden our knowledge of social justice issues.
PROMOTING SOCIAL JUSTICE WITH YOUTH

STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM

For many years, the Portland Pearl Rotary Club has supported Lincoln High School in many ways, including our Student of the Month Program. We have begun a NEW relationship with Madison High School and will present an award to one student from each school monthly during the school year.

Advancement Via Individual Determination

AVID is a college readiness program designed to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in college. The program places special emphasis on growing writing, critical thinking, teamwork, organization and reading skills.
Read more about AVID

Madison Stats

  • Grade 9-12
  • Top 10% in # students
  • 66% minorities
  • 74% graduation rate
  • Diversity Score: 0.78% (Top 1% in OR)
Read the full article

Highlights from Past Speakers and Events

Tuesday, 5 February 2019
PPRC Begins Madison High School Student of the Month
Sid Smith
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History Recognizing that service to youth is a critical service area in Rotary International, Portland Pearl Rotary expanded its connection more than a decade ago with Lincoln High School. Previous to that, PPRC had active youth exchange participation (inbound and outbound) that impacted LHS students. Another reason for reaching out was to increase recruitment for […]

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Thursday, 17 January 2019
Two-Years of Social Justice at PPRC
Sid Smith
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Two years ago, our club officially announced the creation of the social justice taskforce and within a year it became a permanent committee of our club.

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Monday, 3 December 2018
‘Thank you for treating me like a human’ - a story of inclusion
Sid Smith
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Jen Bright is confined to a wheelchair and only has use of two fingers on her left hand. She has muscular dystrophy . She's also the administrative assistant for a Rotarian in Southern California.

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UPCOMING BOOK CLUB

LESS - By Andrew Sean Greer

A struggling novelist travels the world to avoid an awkward wedding in this hilarious Pulitzer Prize-winning novel full of "arresting lyricism and beauty" (New York Times Book Review).

March 11, 5:30 to 7:30.

Residence Inn, 9th and Northrop

Upcoming Social Justice Events

Posterboard
Posterboard
March – October 2019 Mar – Oct 2019
Mar
4
Mon
Mar 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Join us for vibrant, lively conversations. The Social Justice Committee is open to all Rotarians interested in helping to create a more just, equitable world for all concerned.
The Water Tower - Conference Room 3rd Floor
Mar
11
Mon
Mar 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm
Tickets
A struggling novelist travels the world to avoid an awkward wedding in this hilarious Pulitzer Prize-winning novel full of "arresting lyricism and beauty" (New York Times Book Review). WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE National Bestseller[...]
Residence Inn
Apr
1
Mon
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Join us for vibrant, lively conversations. The Social Justice Committee is open to all Rotarians interested in helping to create a more just, equitable world for all concerned.
The Water Tower - Conference Room 3rd Floor
May
6
Mon
May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Join us for vibrant, lively conversations. The Social Justice Committee is open to all Rotarians interested in helping to create a more just, equitable world for all concerned.
The Water Tower - Conference Room 3rd Floor
Jun
3
Mon
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Join us for vibrant, lively conversations. The Social Justice Committee is open to all Rotarians interested in helping to create a more just, equitable world for all concerned.
The Water Tower - Conference Room 3rd Floor
Jul
1
Mon
Jul 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Join us for vibrant, lively conversations. The Social Justice Committee is open to all Rotarians interested in helping to create a more just, equitable world for all concerned.
The Water Tower - Conference Room 3rd Floor
Aug
5
Mon
Aug 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Join us for vibrant, lively conversations. The Social Justice Committee is open to all Rotarians interested in helping to create a more just, equitable world for all concerned.
The Water Tower - Conference Room 3rd Floor
Sep
2
Mon
Sep 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Join us for vibrant, lively conversations. The Social Justice Committee is open to all Rotarians interested in helping to create a more just, equitable world for all concerned.
The Water Tower - Conference Room 3rd Floor
Oct
7
Mon
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tickets
Join us for vibrant, lively conversations. The Social Justice Committee is open to all Rotarians interested in helping to create a more just, equitable world for all concerned.
The Water Tower - Conference Room 3rd Floor
March – October 2019 Mar – Oct 2019
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