N E W S L E T T E RVolume 2, Issue 3 • Summer 2008

What an extraordinary quarter we’ve had, thanks to generous donors! Your gifts made it possible for both Rec Mobiles to be stocked and staffed this summer and to fund our Family Assistance Program (which provides fee waivers for more than 1,000 low-income children and adults).

Nike gave $20,000 to be split between a brand new fall soccer outreach program aimed at Latino youth and this summer’s Rec Mobile.

Wayne Whitbeck, former trustee, gave $5,000 and NW Natural gave $2,500, both for the Rec Mobile. More than 1,400 low-income children will benefit from free day camp programs in their own neighborhoods. The gifts from Mr. Whitbeck, Nike and NW Natural will be added to those received last quarter from the Juan Young Trust and Parr Lumber.

Dick’s Sporting Goods, to celebrate its grand opening at Washington Square, made a $5,000 gift. Trustees attended the exciting VIP event.

Thanks to Rod Coles, chair of the Trails Advisory Committee and UPS employee, UPS Supply Chain Solutions made a gift of $3,000. The Bridges Foundation gave us $2,000. These gifts will be used where they’re most needed.

Donor Generosity Powers Programs

2007 St. Cecilia’s Catholic School Team will be back for a second year. So far they will be competing with the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Project Walk, Northwest Bicycle Safety Coalition, Westside Martial Arts, Westside Metros Soccer Club, The Hoop, and the THPF Trustees. For more on Hike ‘n’ Bike, see page 3 inside.

Hike ‘n’ Bike 50/50 Team Challenge Fund-raising opportunity for your local charity, youth or school group

The June 14, 2008 annual Hike ‘n’ Bike, is a community-wide fund-raiser. It benefits the Park Foundation and every participating team representing a local charity, youth activity or school group because they can get back half the money they raise. It is an easy, cost-effective way for local groups to raise money, help low-income families access THPRD programs and support their own organization.

“Everyone wins,” says event chair Marilyn Mays. “It’s an ‘A-Thon.’ Participants raise and collect pledges or sponsors. They win prizes - a $10 gift card for every $50 they raise. The team that raises the most money gets a pizza party from Papa’s Pizza. And the person who raises the most money gets all of their $10 gift cards plus a grand prize.”

Mays adds, “The Foundation retains the $10 per-person entry fee and thereafter, every dollar raised is split with the teams that qualify. Our sponsors cover the cost of the event, so all the money raised goes for a charitable cause.”

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Portland Beavers GamePGE Park

2 p.m.

Purchase Discount Tickets atwww.portlandbeavers.com/

groupticketsUser name: hike Password: bike

Hike ‘n’ Bike Awareness

DaySunday, June 1

WAYNEWHITBECK

The Bridges Foundation

Thank Youfor your generous

gifts from the heartOn behalf of the children, youth

and families we serve, the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation Board of

Trustees thanks these caring investors for their generous support.

December 2007 - March 2008

Sustaining MembersBank of the West (2nd year)Dick’s Sporting GoodsDon Ganer & AssociatesJoan JaninMoss Adams LLPNIKENIKE IHMParr LumberQdoba Mexican GrillRegence Blue Cross/Blue ShieldReser’s Fine Foods (3rd year)Starbucks (3rd year)UPS Supply Chain SolutionsMr. & Mrs. Paul Waldram (3rd year)Westview Wrestling ClubMr. Wayne Whitbeck (2nd year)

Individual DonorsChristine Q. FarrisFrank Myers

GrantsJuan Young Charitable TrustCity of Beaverton Social ServicesNW NaturalThe Bridges Foundation

Corporate DonorsCostcoFirst Tech Credit UnionJoe’s Outdoors & MoreMetro West AmbulanceMonteaux’s Public HousePapa’s Pizza ParlorPepsi Bottling CompanyPortland Beavers/TimbersFred Shearer & SonsUmpqua Bank

“When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.” – Helen Keller

Chair’s MessageKathy Christy

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Hike ‘n’ Bike 50/50 Team Challenge

The online pledge manager makes it easy to raise money. Every person gets their own personal web page. They e-mail their friends, family, neighbors and co-workers who click on a link and go directly to that person’s web page. They can give online, mail in or give their donation directly to the person they are sponsoring. They can check their page daily and see how much they have raised and send thank you e-mails directly from the site. The system is safe and secure.

If the internet is not for you and you want to raise money face to face, we also have packets with everything you will need.

Ready to Enter Your Team?Your team can be composed of five or more people. Just contact Susan Bender Phelps at 503/645-6433. We’ll add your team name to the roster and your teammates can sign up and start their personal page. It is that easy!

Westside Metros Soccer is the Team to Beat

For the past three years, Westside Metros Soccer has been the top fund-raising team. Last year they raised $8,160. For 2008, their goal is to raise $9,000. Cole Hughes, a student at Westside Martial Arts, has raised the most money in each of the past three years. He’s won airline tickets, a Fat Tire bicycle and a $250 shopping spree at the Nike employee store.

Win Valuable PrizesMore than 500 $10 gift cards

have been donated by Joe’s Sports, Outdoors and More; Monteaux’s Public House; Papa’s Pizza; Qdoba Mexican Grill; Starbucks and Sunset Lanes. In addition, 50 pair of Portland Beavers and 50 pair of Portland Timbers tickets have been donated. We are finalizing this year’s grand prizes as this newsletter goes to press. Check in at our Web site for the latest prize news. Prizes will be awarded on the day of the event.

ProgressChanges &More Progress

As proud members of our community, we know you value our THPRD parks and recreation opportunities. We appreciate your passion for our parks and your desire to assure every resident — our families and friends — are able to enjoy them.

The Board of Trustees has undergone some changes recently. Bruce Dalrymple, a former Board Chair and Park District Director, has joined our honorary board. Bruce was key in helping us become a stronger, more vibrant organization. We wish to thank Wayne Whitbeck, a major donor, fund-raiser, and now, past board secretary. Wayne is rejoining the Beaverton Library Foundation. His is a lasting legacy of service that current and future trustees will carry on.

We are more than halfway through the fiscal year and are proud to say we have raised $62,144 so far this year from small grants, individual and corporate donors.

The upcoming Hike ‘n’ Bike has the potential to double that. The THPF Trustees Team plans to give the Westside Metros Soccer Club Team a real run for the title this year. Friendly competition can only help our event be more successful than ever.

Take Me Out to the Ball GameThe Portland Beavers and PGE Park

are offering discount tickets on Sunday, June 1, to support the Hike ‘n’ Bike. It’s a pre-event social function and an opportunity to raise pledges to help you win prizes!

Infield reserved tickets $9 (regularly $14) and general admission tickets $5 (regularly $8). Order tickets online at www.portlandbeavers.com/grouptickets. User name: hike, password: bike.

Your Choice! 10K or 5K Hike - 15K or 30K Bike Ride - 1K Tike ‘n’ Bike$10 minimum donation - anyone can hike or bike, children under age ten are FREE. Goody bags, beverages, snacks and FUN for all. Scenic routes include the Tualatin Hills Nature Park and some really great THPRD trails. Free event T-shirt to every one who registers on or before June 1. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m.

Step Out and Win up to $500 in Gift Cards Raise or give $50 or more and get a $10 gift card to - Qdoba Mexican Grill; Joe’s Sports, Outdoor & More; Costco; Beavers’ & Timbers’ Games; Sunset Bowl; Monteaux’s Public House; Starbucks, and more! Win another gift card for every $50 you raise. Raise the MOST money and win a grand prize valued at $250!

Your Own Web Page - Makes Raising Money EasyUsing our online pledge manager, you can send e-mails to your friends. They can donate for you on our safe and secure website! Check your totals whenever you like and send “thank you’s” right from the site. Go to www.thpf.org to register and get started.Technology not your thing? We have fund-raising packets so you can raise your money face to face. Call 503/645-6433.

Community-Wide Fund-Raising - Team Challenge - 50/50 SplitWestside Metros Soccer, three-time winner, challenges any corporate or community group: Raise more money than they can and win a Papa’s Pizza Parlor Party for your team - plus great prizes and awards. Any team representing a youth activity, school group or local nonprofit may get back half the money they raise for their own program. It’s easy, effective and fun.

Accept the Challenge?Last year, Westside raised $8,400 with 109 team members. They pledge to raise at least $9,000 for this year’s Hike ‘n’ Bike. To get your Team Captain’s Guide, visit us online at www.thpf.org or call Susan Bender Phelps at 503/645-6433. Deadline for team sign-up is May 25.

More fun at the Finish Line - 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.All prizes will be awarded - PLUS live music, Umpqua Ice Cream courtesy of Umpqua Bank, climbing wall, bicycle repair/tune-ups from Joe’s Sports, Outdoor & More, free snacks from Qdoba Mexican Grill, Costco and SoBe Life Water, and more.

For info call 503/645-6433 or see us at www.thpf.org

Everybody Wins!Saturday, June 14

ETROEST

AMBULANCE

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Your team can be a winner too!Westside Metro Soccer, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Team Challenge winners, raised thousands of dollars.

6th Annual

All proceeds benefit the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation and the THPRD Family Assistance Program

Waiver & Release: In consideration of my entry in the Hike ‘n’ Bike, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, waive, release and discharge any and all rights, claims or damages against Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD), Tualatin Hills Park Foundation (THPF), and all participating sponsors and directors, volunteers, employees or agents of such, for all claims, demands, actions or causes incident to my event participation at the forthcoming Hike ‘n’ Bike. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event, that I assume those risks; that I will assume and pay my own medical and emergency expenses in the event of an accident, illness or other incapacity; that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event; that my donation is non refundable, and that I have read and understand this wavier is a total and complete release to THPRD and THPF for any and all damages or injuries that I might incur as a participant. Entries cannot be accepted without a valid signature. Entries from minors will only be accepted with a parent or legal guardian’s signature.

_____________________________________________ ________________________________________ ___________Signature of Participant Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian on behalf of minor child Date

EVENT REGISTRATION FORMName ____________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

City, St, Zip _________________________________________________________________

Phone _______________________ Email _________________________________________

I will give or raise:

$10

$25

$50

Other $___________

Make checks payable to & mail to:Tualatin Hills Park Foundation15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton, OR 97006

Method of Payment: Check Visa MasterCard Discover

Credit Card# _______________________________________ Exp ______ *CCV_____

Signature___________________________________________ Date ___________

*CCV - Last 3 numbers on the back of your card.

Form may be photocopied-one entry per person. Mail-in entries must be received by June 8, 2008. After June 9, register at any Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Center. Must registered by June 1 to get t-shirt.

10K Hike

5K Hike

15K Bike Ride

30K Bike Ride

I want to enroll my team in the corporate challenge, contact me.

Sign up For:

T-shirt sizes: _______ S _______ M _______ L _______ XL ______ XXL

6th Annual

Terpenning Recreation Complex7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Our Mission

Our Vision

15707 SW Walker RoadBeaverton, OR 97006

503/645-6433 phone503/629-6301 fax

email@thpf.org • www.thpf.org

PARK FOUNDATIONBOARD OF TRUSTEESOFFICERSKathy Christy ChairJanet Allison Vice-ChairJames O’Connor TreasurerHoward M. Terpenning Secretary

MEMBERS Marv Doty Dennis DoyleBabette Horenstein Marilyn MaysFrank Myers Larry PelattPaul Waldram

HONORARY BOARD Bruce S. Dalrymple Rob DrakeLois Ditmars Anne M. Thompson

AGENT OF RECORDDoug Menke

STAFFSusan Bender Phelps, Dev. CoordinatorSheryl Weisberg, Intern

he Tualatin Hills Park Foundation strives

to strengthen a sense of community for current and future generations by providing access to all parks, trails, educational and recreational programs, and community treasures of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District.

roviding healthy opportunities and

preserving community treasures.

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Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation DistrictHoward M. TerpenningRecreation Complex

158th & Walker Rd in Beavertonwww.thprd.org

FREEACTIVITIES

Event Sponsors:OregonLive • Qdoba Mexican Grill

SoBe Life Water • US Bank

• Inflatable Play Structures

• Climbing Wall

• Kids’ Arts & Crafts Corral

• Free Swimming

• Family Triathlon (entry fee)

• Sports Activities

• Junior Baseball NW Championships

• Music (Summer Concert in the Park)

• Food available for purchase

SOMETHING FOREVERYONE!!Party

in theParkSaturday

July 26, 20089 a.m. - 8 p.m.

www.thpf.org or www.thillsclassic.com