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Bouquet of Hope
Saturday, May 15th | 5:00pm
Venue Pearl | 323 NW 13th Avenue Portland, OR 97209

Evening Program

Violin Performance | Aaron Meyer

Meyer, a locally loved and internationally revered performer, will set the mood for the evening with his unique flavor of contemporary classical music fused with diverse global rhythms and progressive rock influences. A classically trained violinist, Meyer began playing with the Philadelphia Orchestra at age 11 and continues to perform at elite venues worldwide and regularly in Portland.

Ballet Performance | Pamela James-Goodenow and Jonathan Krebs Choreographed by Josie Moseley

This year, Bouquet of Hope attendees will be afforded the rare opportunity of an intimate dance performance of Cleve danced by Pamela James-Goodenow and Jonathan Krebs choreographed by Josie Moseley. Moseley is considered one of the regions top choreographers and has captivated audiences worldwide for over 20 years with her solo performances and ensemble pieces for a broad spectrum of companies and artists.

Musical Performance | Merrill

Merrill's high energy rock presence have made them the perfect opening act for such bands as Maroon 5, Counting Crows, and Augustana. They were also asked to play the 2007 Bumbershoot Music Festival with Crowded House, Fergie, and Kings Of Leon, and received regional airplay for their song "The One Thing" from their first album "Evolutions." The band has a licensing agreement with Fox Sports for the use of their song "Back 4 More" and donate their time by playing charity events for Boys and Girls Aid, The Red Cross, and The American Cancer Society.

Speaker | Tanya Colie McGee | Board President, Rose Haven

Tanya Colie McGee is a native Oregonian. Tanya holds a bachelor’s degree from Lewis and Clark College and Master’s In Business Administration from Concordia University. She and her Husband Michael live in Overlook and have a daughter in 5th grade at Cathedral School. Tanya is an Operations Manager with Providence ElderPlace. Tanya was introduced to Rose Haven by Helen Heller and joined the board in early 2008. Tanya is passionate about helping Rose Haven achieve its strategic vision for assisting women and children now and for the future.

Speaker | Sister Cathie Boerboom | Executive Director, Rose Haven

Cathie Boerboom is a Sister of the Good Shepherd. She was born in Minnesota and grew up on a farm. She has degrees in sociology and applied behavioral science. Since coming to Portland in 1992, she has worked primarily with women and children who have lost their homes and experienced abuse and other disruptive life challenges. For the past ten years, with the help of staff and many volunteers, she has enjoyed assisting thousands of women in regaining their self respect and stability.

Speaker | Helen Heller | Bouquet of Hope Event Chair & Board Member, Rose Haven

Helen Heller was born in Indonesia. Her parents sent her here to complete high school and to have a better life. She is no stranger to tough times, being quite poor as a child growing up in Indonesia, then being sent to America, separated from her family for many years and not being fluent in English. Life was tough early on for Helen, so she can relate to the struggling women who pass thru the doors of Rose Haven. However, Helen persevered and went on to complete college and nursing school. Wanting to give something back, Helen became a volunteer at Rose Haven in 2001. In 2005, Sr. Cathie asked her to be a board member. Since then, she has been involved extensively with Rose Haven. She has served as Rose Haven's President, Vice President and Treasurer.

Emcee | Janis Collins

Janis Collins has taught English, journalism and public relations in Oregon high schools, universities and community colleges. She has worked as a reporter in television news at KVAL in Eugene and KOIN in Portland and for the Oregonian. She served Oregon state agencies as communications director and media spokesperson before starting her own communications consultancy. She and her husband now manage a video cooking website, CookingX2.com. Janis believes in community service and has served on a number of nonprofit boards in the Portland Area and several committees at St. Cecilia Church in Beaverton.

Dinner Menu

Passed Apps

Grilled Cascade Natural Beef on Country Bread with Shallot Jam and Oregon Blue Cheese

Oregon Shrimp Fritters

Grilled Zucchini Coronets filled with ratatouille and chipotle mayo

Salad

Gathering Together Farms “Victory Garden” Salad with local mixed greens, spring vegetables and a lemon-maple vinaigrette

Entrees

Draper Valley Chicken breast “Roulade” filled with aged Gouda, shiitake mushrooms served with garlic mashed K-Falls potatoes, roasted artichokes and pea shoots with a smoked tomato broth

K-Falls Potato “Risotto” with Roasted Mushrooms, and Asparagus with a smoked tomato broth (vegetarian alternative)

Dessert by Decorazzi Specialty Cake

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