Social Capital Assessment Place and A Social Institution

Kathie Moss

Linda Reed

Social Capital Assessment of a Place

Marshall High School

Football Field

Social Capital Assessment of A Public Space

• Marshall high school football field

• Dale Everett memorial field

• Home of the minute men

• Built in 1959

• Field naming ceremony about four years ago

General Information

• Located in SE Portland

• Accessible by foot, car and public transportation

• Middle to low income families

• Seating for 1,830 people

Social Rules and Structure

• Social rules are implied, not posted

• Kids meet and gather on sidewalk, in front of bleachers

• Bleachers not covered, open to elements

• Snack bar should be open

Social Capital Assessment of A Social Institution

Bergfreunde Ski Club

Mission

• The main objective of any regular Bergfreunde ski club sponsored activity shall be the enjoyment of the activity participants within a safe and socially congenial environment.

• Guidelines section1.2.A

History

• First meeting in November 1966

• Non-profit 501(c ) (7) in January 1970

• One of largest ski clubs in US

• Add summer activities in late 70’s

• Close to 3000 members by end of 1980’s

Board of Directors

• Thirteen member board of directors

• Bylaws and guidelines

• Monthly meetings

General Operation

• “We are an all volunteer club”

• General meeting first Wednesday of each month

• All activities offered at cost

• Annual membership fee of $65.00

Types of Activities

• Skiing: downhill and X-country

• Hiking and backpacking

• Cruises and camping

• Dances and parties

• Movies and Pinochle

• And yes, Thursday night bowling

Membership

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Membership

Community Involvement

• Oregon Special Olympics

• The Bite

• Good Neighbor Days

• Oregon coast beach cleanup

• Portland Rose Festival

Special Olympics

• Club’s official philanthropy program

• Winter games at Mt. Bachelor

• Casino night and auction fundraisers

• $250,000 raised in last 15 years

• Donations of clothing and equipment