INTEL-SOLV Clean and Green Project Needs Volunteers September 17, 2007, Hillsboro, Oregon – Intel and SOLV are recruiting volunteers for the 11th annual INTEL-SOLV Clean and Green Project on Saturday, October 20th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Projects will take place throughout Washington County, and new this year, is the addition of ten projects in the East Multnomah County communities of Fairview, Gresham, Troutdale and Wood Village.
The partners are calling for 1,200 volunteers to help complete 50 Washington County projects focused on landscaping, invasive plant removal, native planting, trail maintenance and cleanup. In addition, there will be approximately 1,200 students engaged in service–learning projects at their schools and other public sites during the previous week. To view a complete list of Saturday project sites, please visit www.solv.org.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged, and some age restrictions apply. Volunteers can register by visiting www.solv.org or calling 503-844-9571.
The INTEL–SOLV Clean and Green Project is the result of a broad partnership of community organizations and government agencies supported by business sponsors. Individuals, families and teams representing the private and public sector will be coming together to make a positive difference in their communities. Intel employees, their families, and friends will also participate as volunteers and event coordinators.
"These types of activities bring out the best in people and really make a difference in the livability of local neighborhoods," said Nancy Willmes, SOLV Program Coordinator.
Intel is the Presenting Sponsor of the INTEL-SOLV Clean and Green Project. Major Sponsors are AGC Electronic Materials, Chevron, Clean Water Services, First Tech Credit Union, Metro, Oregon Chai, and Washington County
"Intel Oregon strives to be a good environmental steward," said Jill Eiland, Intel Oregon’s Public Affairs Manager. "This is one way we can engage with the community in that commitment."
Supporting Sponsors are Burgerville, Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club, the City of Hillboro, REI, Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd., and TriMet. Small grants and material support are provided by Waste Management of Oregon. Site Sponsors are the City of Beaverton, Integrated Device Technology, Inc., The Standard, Tuality Healthcare and Verizon. KPOJ and KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8 are media sponsors.
Founded in 1969 by Oregon Governor Tom McCall to address litter and vandalism problems, SOLV has expanded to reach every county in the state and to bring together government agencies, businesses and individuals in programs and projects to enhance the livability of Oregon. Because of this expansion, SOLV no longer calls itself "Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism" and has adopted SOLV as its official name.
The "Intel Spring into Science" grant will also mean involving Intel employees as volunteer mentors to help provide opportunities for Hispanic and other minority children to participate in education programs focused on science and natural history. "Children need positive role models and experiences in science at a young age" says Sarah Pinnock, Jackson Bottom Wetlands’ Education Specialist. "The experiences and skills students gain from this program will help build their confidence and potentially inspire them to pursue a future career in a science related field."
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve staff and Intel volunteers/mentors will work with one fourth grade class from each of three different local elementary schools: Fernhill in Forest Grove, plus W. L. Henry and Peter Boscow in Hillsboro. Each school will receive five traveling programs, one field–based program, and the opportunity for students from each classroom to attend a week-long "Intel Spring into Science Camp" in March, 2008.
"Environmental stewardship is of great importance to Intel Oregon," said Janet Rash, Community Relations Manger at Intel Oregon. "Helping young people learn about the natural environment will surely create more responsible adults who care about the communities where they live and work."
Intel Oregon has been a consistent supporter of the Preserve and its outreach programs. Hillsboro Naturally Presented by Intel Oregon, a digital photo contest, gives the proceeds from its annual calendar to Jackson Bottom. The 2008 calendar will be released at Hillsboro Naturally’s Grand awards event at Hillsboro’s Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center on Oct. 4. The event will feature a reception and display of winning photos from the 2006–2007 contest. If you are interested in attending the event, contact Bill MacKenzie, Intel Oregon’s Communications Manager, at bill.mackenzie@intel.com
Intel Oregon is Oregon’s largest private employer, the company’s largest site in the world and a center of technology innovation. For more information, visit www.intel.com/community/oregon.
About Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve Jackson Bottom is a 3,000-acre complex of wetlands and uplands that is located at the southern edge of Hillsboro, Oregon. The Wetlands Preserve is made up of 725 acres within the floodplain of the Tualatin River. In addition to over four miles of walking trails and fantastic bird watching, a wide range of education and public involvement programs are available for children, families, adults and educators. Each program provides active, participatory learning opportunities. The Preserve also offers research opportunities for natural resource professionals, university students and faculty from throughout the region. Website: http://www.jacksonbottom.org
"Hillsboro Naturally"* Photo Contest Winners Announced HILLSBORO, OR, July 18, 2007 – The natural beauty of Hillsboro is on display in the newest winners of the Hillsboro Naturally* digital photo contest presented by Intel Oregon.
Students and adults from Hillsboro and Aloha submitted prize winning photos in the just completed July-August segment of the contest, which reflects Intel’s continuing commitment to environmental stewardship and its strong ties to the City of Hillsboro. Intel Oregon and the Greater Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce created the contest to celebrate Hillsboro’s natural environment. Prizes, cash gift certificates, are awarded through the generosity of Oregon Community Credit Union. The Great Frame Up of Hillsboro provides discounted framing services to the winners.
"Hillsboro Naturally* reinforces Intel’s connections with Hillsboro," said Jill Eiland, Intel Oregon Corporate Affairs Manager, "while providing an opportunity to showcase Hillsboro’s environment."
Winners in the July–August 2007 segment of Hillsboro Naturally* presented by Intel Oregon are:
Youth Winners:
1st Place: Rose Engelfried
Hillsboro
“Red Dragon fly”
2nd Place: Emma Weber
Aloha
“Radial”
Merit: Tim Naylor
Hillsboro
“God Rays”
Merit: Connor Madsen
Hillsboro
“A priest among bugs”
Adult Winners:
1st Place: Elaine Heasley
Hillsboro
“Fun in the sun”
2nd Place: Brittnie Andrew
Aloha
“Flaming”
3rd Place: Kent Millard
Hillsboro
“Red Tailed hawk”
Merit: Travis Cox
Hillsboro
“Sense of summer”
Merit: Cathy Seidel
Hillsboro
“Baby blue”
All winning photos are eligible for display at a special Hillsboro Naturally* presented by Intel Oregon show at the Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro. The show will run from Oct. 4–28, 2007. The winning photos will also be eligible for annual awards at a Grand Awards Reception and Show at the Arts Center from 6–8PM on Oct. 4. The event, which will include a light buffet, is open to the public.
"The business community is delighted to have this opportunity to highlight our city’s natural wonders," said Deanna Palm, President of the Greater Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. "They are part of what makes Hillsboro such a great place to live and work."
Twelve photos from the entire 2006–2007 contest will be picked for a 2008 "Hillsboro Naturally"* calendar which will go on sale on Oct. 4, 2007 at the Grand Awards reception. All proceeds from the sale of the calendars will go to the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve in Hillsboro.
"Hillsboro Naturally"* is open to unique color digital images photographed in Hillsboro. Eligibility is limited to amateur photographers, 14 years or older.
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
INTEL-SOLV Clean & Green Project Applications Requested
HILLSBORO, OR, July 16, 2007 - SOLV is seeking project applications for the 11th annual INTEL-SOLV Clean & Green Project coming up on Saturday, October 20th, from 9am until 1pm.
This project is an event that brings together Intel employees and other community volunteers to enhance the livability of Washington County.
This year, SOLV expects around 1,200 volunteers to converge on 50 project sites to plant thousands of trees and native plants, remove litter and debris, enhance community centers and work to restore wetlands and streams. In addition, there will be approximately 1,200 students engaged in service-learning projects at their schools and other public sites in the previous week.
Community projects will happen on Saturday, October 20th from 9am to 1pm. School service-learning projects will take place anytime during the previous week. All projects must be located in Washington County.
This is your opportunity to apply for SOLV support for your outdoor community volunteer project and to serve as a project coordinator. SOLV is especially interested in projects that can accommodate large numbers of volunteers and offer family-friendly activities.
“If you’ve been wishing ‘someone’ would do something about your local eyesore,” says Nancy Willmes, SOLV Program Coordinator, “wonder no more. You can be that someone!”
Please visit SOLV’s website at www.solv.org for more information or to complete an online project application form. To request a hard copy, call Nancy at 503-844-9571, ext. 330. The project application deadline is on Friday, August 10th.
Intel is the Presenting Sponsor of this event. To date, Major Sponsors are AGC Electronic Materials, Clean Water Services, First Tech Credit Union, and Washington County. Supporting sponsors include Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club, Tokai Carbon USA, Inc., and TriMet. Small grants and material support provided with funding from the Waste Management Charitable Foundation. Site Sponsors are Integrated Device Technology, Inc., The Standard Insurance Company, and Tuality Healthcare.
Founded in 1969 by Oregon Governor Tom McCall to address litter and vandalism problems, SOLV has expanded to reach every county in the state and to bring together government agencies, businesses and individuals in programs and projects to enhance the livability of Oregon. Because of this expansion SOLV no longer calls itself “Stop Oregon Litter and Vandalism” and has adopted the acronym, SOLV, as its official name.
