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Women's History Month
03/03/2013
Various HGP Members

We learn about women who have changed the world but somehow didn’t get to be included in the history books! Presenters include Marsha Abelman, Kay Byerly, Anne Henderson, Joyce Lackie, Willie Willworth, and Arnold Panitch.

Humanist Philosophy Forum
02/24/2013
Steve Jacobs

This is part two of a two-part program. Here our past president Steve Jacobs reports on the progress of the Humanist Philosophy Forum, something which he initiated one year ago and which has now reached a milestone in developing the foundation for an exciting new kind of discussion group. It is transitioning into its next phase. Steve discusses its accomplishments, how the meetings will change, and how the forum can help our organization.

Humanist (HGP) History
02/24/2013
Del Allen

This presentation is about humanism. It is part one of a two-part program. Here our Program Committee chairman Del Allen shares his personal journey to humanism, and then tells us about the early history of our organization, Humanists of Greater Portland (HGP).

Disability Rights Oregon
02/17/2013
Bob Joondeph

This is a presentation by Bob Joondeph, Executive Director of Disability Rights Oregon, an organization that works to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to education, employment, public services, businesses, housing, and transportation. In order to achieve such access, some people need the assistance of what a "service animal" such as a seeing-eye dog. Joondeph discusses what a service animal is, along with the standards for using one. Joondeph is a lawyer who has practiced in the public interest sphere for many years.

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