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SUMMARY:Club Meeting:  The Aurora Airport: Exploring Its Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Erik Bennett of Aurora Aircraft LLC will delve into the history\, current operations\, and future of the Aurora Airport. With his family’s involvement in the land and business at the airport dating back to 1968\, Bruce offers a unique perspective. Drawing on his experience as a pilot since 1973\, he will also clarify common misconceptions about the airport’s role and operations. \nUsing photographs\, an airport diagram\, and other visuals\, Bruce will provide an engaging overview that offers a virtual “tour” of the airport\, highlighting its significance to the region and its evolving contributions over the years. \nThe Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information\, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com. \nOfficial bio:   \nBruce Erik Bennett\, of Aurora Aircraft LLC\, brings decades of aviation expertise to his work at the Aurora Airport. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with ratings for Airplane Multi-Engine Land\, Airplane Single Engine Land\, and a Commercial Pilot rating for Airplane Single Engine Sea. He is also a Certified Flight Instructor in Airplane Instrument\, Airplane Single Engine\, and Airplane Multi-Engine. \nBruce’s extensive qualifications include jet type ratings in several aircraft models\, including the Beechjet\, Citation CJ\, Falcon 10/100\, Phenom 300\, Hawker\, and Premier Jet\, with single-pilot certifications for select aircraft. He has amassed an impressive 13\,966 total flight hours\, with over 10\,000 hours as Pilot in Command\, nearly 5\,100 turbine hours\, and extensive experience as a Phenom 300 captain. \nCareer Highlights: \n•	Aurora Aviation Inc. (1981–2018): Served as Chief Flight Instructor\, Charter Pilot\, Chief Pilot/Director of Operations\, and FAA-Designated FAR-135 Company Check Pilot. He operated as a captain and instructor on multiple jet models\, including the Premier Jet and Phenom 300.\n•	Aurora Aircraft LLC (2018–Present): Currently serves as Phenom 300 Captain and Manager\, working as a contract pilot.\n•	Early Career: Held positions as an Aircraft Electrician for US Army Aviation Inc.\, an Aircraft Instrument and Avionics Technician at FlightCraft Inc. and Airport Electronics\, while completing his flight training at Aurora Airport. \nBruce’s deep connection to Aurora Airport spans from his early days as a student pilot in 1973 to his leadership roles in aviation training\, charter operations\, and aircraft management. \nBruce has lived in Sherwood\, Oregon\, since 1990 with his family.
URL:https://www.wilsonvillerotary.com/event/meeting-20250501/
LOCATION:Black Bear Diner\, 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave.\, Wilsonville\, OR\, 97070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T221634
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting:  Recovery Support for Adolescents and Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Tony Vezina\, co-founder and Executive Director of 4D Recovery\, will share how his organization is helping young people find a path to recovery from alcohol and substance use. 4D Recovery’s mission is to provide support services to adolescents and young adults\, ages 14 to 35\, through partnerships with systems\, communities\, and individuals. \nThe organization offers peer services\, recovery meetings\, and drop-in community centers to help young adults build a fulfilling life after addiction. By addressing stigma and advocating for the specific needs of young people\, 4D Recovery is creating lasting change and ensuring access to recovery resources for those who need them most. \nThe Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information\, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com. \nOfficial bio:   \nTony Vezina is the co-founder and Executive Director of 4D Recovery\, where he leads efforts to foster hope and healing for individuals in recovery from substance use. With a strong background in community organizing\, policy development\, and non-profit leadership\, Tony is dedicated to creating pathways to recovery that empower individuals and strengthen communities. \nHis initiatives include founding Peer Recovery Solutions and the Oregon Recovery High School Initiative\, along with establishing the Oregon Recovery Community Organization Association. As a former Student Body President at Portland Community College and Chair of Oregon’s Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission\, Tony has been a steadfast advocate for recovery-oriented systems of care. He also serves as a trainer for Metro’s Association of Addiction Peer Professionals\, equipping peers to support others on their recovery journeys. \nTony’s impactful work has earned him numerous accolades\, including the Portland Community College Policy Changer title\, and the Inclusion Award; and the Eric Martin Award for his advocacy within the Latinx community. He has also received the Skidmore Prize from Willamette Week and was recognized as one of the Forty Under 40 Most Influential Executives by the Portland Business Journal\, alongside being named a Hometown Hero by the Portland Trail Blazers. \nDriven by a commitment to recovery and community well-being\, Tony continues to champion transformative initiatives that support individuals reclaiming their lives from substance use.
URL:https://www.wilsonvillerotary.com/event/meeting-20250508/
LOCATION:Black Bear Diner\, 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave.\, Wilsonville\, OR\, 97070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Assembly,Meeting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T114500
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting:  Oregonian Norm Harrison’s Long-Secret World War II Story
DESCRIPTION:Historian and author Don Bourgeois will share the gripping story of Oregonian Norm Harrison\, a World War II veteran who kept his most haunting experiences in northern Italy a secret for decades. Night after night\, he was plagued by the same chilling nightmare—an unblinking figure in an Army mess hall\, a vision he feared revealing even to his wife\, Italia. Only after her passing did he finally share the memories he had long suppressed. \nOriginally published in the Portland Tribune\, Harrison’s story offers a powerful look at the lasting psychological toll of war. Now being considered for a film or limited series\, this deeply personal account sheds light on the unseen battles many veterans face long after the fighting ends. \nThe Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information\, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com. \nOfficial bio: \nDon Bourgeois was born in November 1944 in Illinois and raised in Iowa City\, Iowa\, where he attended University High School and the University of Iowa. He earned a BA in History in 1968.\nAfter traveling in Europe\, he attended Drake Law School and obtained his JD in 1972. That same year\, he was sworn into the Iowa Bar and immediately left for Oregon\, where he sat for the Oregon Bar. \nBourgeois worked as a public defender until 1975 before transitioning to insurance defense with various law firms. He joined the Washington Bar in 1987\, and his last insurance-related position was as an in-house attorney for State Farm from 1991 to 2003. In 2006-2007\, he served as an assistant attorney general for the Territory of Guam. \nDespite a long career in law\, his true passion has always been World War II history. He has traveled extensively\, visiting dozens of historical sites worldwide. While based in Guam\, he had the opportunity to set foot on Iwo Jima\, Palau\, Peleliu\, the Philippines\, Japan\, Truk\, Midway Atoll\, Kwajalein\, and Saipan\, as well as Hawaii. His journeys have also taken him to numerous sites across Europe and North Africa. Documenting the experiences of the Greatest Generation has been a lifelong pursuit\, and he considers it his duty to chronicle the stories of those who shared their memories with him. \nBourgeois has authored a series of articles for the Portland Tribune on various World War II topics\, including the 80th anniversaries of key events and the service of local veterans who participated in them. \nHe resides in Southwest Portland and has three children and one grandchild\, all of whom live in the Pacific Northwest\, including one in Wilsonville.
URL:https://www.wilsonvillerotary.com/event/meeting-20250515/
LOCATION:Black Bear Diner\, 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave.\, Wilsonville\, OR\, 97070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250522T114500
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting:  Ehlen Road Interchange: What is a Diverging Diamond?
DESCRIPTION:Anna Henson\, ODOT Area 3 Manager for the Mid-Willamette Valley\, will provide an overview of the Ehlen Road Interchange project and explain the innovative diverging diamond interchange (DDI) design coming to Exit 278 on Interstate 5. This critical improvement aims to address growing traffic and safety concerns in the Aurora-Donald area and north Marion County communities. \nOriginally built in the 1960s\, the Ehlen Road Interchange is no longer sufficient to handle the increasing volume of business\, trucking\, and interstate travel in the region. The first phase of improvements addressed immediate concerns by extending and widening the northbound off-ramp\, installing a sound wall for the nearby RV park\, and relocating the Ehlen and Bents roads intersection farther from the interstate while adding a traffic signal. \nAnna will be joined by Ed Chamberland\, ODOT design consultant and senior project manager at David Evans and Associates\, who will share insights from his technical leadership on the project. Together\, they’ll explain how Oregon’s second DDI—proven successful in Medford—will improve traffic flow and safety while accommodating bicyclists and pedestrians\, all within a compact footprint that respects surrounding businesses and residences. \nMindy McCartt\, ODOT Public Information Officer for Region 2\, will also attend to support the presentation and help answer any additional questions. \nThe Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information\, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com.
URL:https://www.wilsonvillerotary.com/event/meeting-20250522/
LOCATION:Black Bear Diner\, 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave.\, Wilsonville\, OR\, 97070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Assembly,Meeting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T130000
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SUMMARY:Club Meeting:  From Argentina to Oregon - My Rotary Youth Exchange Year
DESCRIPTION:Our exchange student from Argentina\, Juana\, will share reflections on her year in Wilsonville as she prepares to return home at the end of the school year. Juana has been a vibrant part of our community since August\, and this presentation offers a chance to hear about her experiences\, growth\, and favorite memories from her time in Oregon. \nIn addition\, we’ll recognize the winners of this year’s 4-Way Test Essay Contest. Four students were selected for their thoughtful responses to Rotary’s guiding principles. Contest winners will be invited to read their essays during the meeting. \nThis program highlights the positive influence of Rotary’s youth-focused initiatives—from international exchange to values-based education. \nThe Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information\, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com.
URL:https://www.wilsonvillerotary.com/event/meeting-20250529/
LOCATION:Black Bear Diner\, 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave.\, Wilsonville\, OR\, 97070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Speaker
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