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New to PERS? Come to the April 10th Retirement Seminar for Educators

 

Please come to the last Retirement/ Financial Planning Seminar of the year, next Thursday, April 10, from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. This session will be in person, at the PAT office, (345 NE 8th Ave, Portland). A light meal will provided. RSVP HERE.

This seminar is a benefit to PAT members and will focus on educators who are newer to PERS (but all educators are welcome!). The seminar will be given by Ed Foster (of Foster & Associates, Inc). Topics will include:

  • How does your state-sponsored retirement plan work?
  • Where does the I.A.P. account fit in? How is it invested?
  • How much money do you need to retire anyway?
  • What happens if you change careers?
  • What can you do to maximize your retirement savings?

Don't miss out on our LAST retirement seminar this year!

Information provided is general and non-proprietary in nature and is not a recommendation for a specific product or investment. Securities and advisory services offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a broker/dealer and a Registered Investment Adviser │Foster & Associates, Inc. is not affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC Cetera Advisors is under separate ownership from any other named entity.

THIS FRIDAY 4/4: Happy Hour with School Board Candidates

Join us for happy hour this Friday, April 4th, 2025 and meet your PAT endorsed candidates for school board! 

WHEN: Friday, April 4th 5-7pm
WHERE: Lucky Lab on Hawthorne, 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214

 


PAT PAC Endorsed School Board Candidates

 

The PAT PAC board voted unanimously to endorse the candidates as recommended by our members. Here is our list of PAT PAC endorsed candidates:

Zone 1: Christy Splitt

Zone 4: Rashelle Chase-Miller

Zone 5: Jorge Sanchez Bautista

Zone 6: Stephanie Engelsman

Here are the vote tallies for the endorsements to all PAT PAC members:

Zone 1

Ken Cavagnolo - 0

Christy Splitt - 28

No Endorsement - 0

Zone 4

Herman Greene - 0

Rashelle Chase-Miller - 28

No Endorsement - 0

Zone 5

Jorge Sanchez Bautista - 28

Gary Hollands - 0

No Endorsement - 2

Zone 6

Rob Galanakis - 1

Stephanie Engelsman - 27

No Endorsement - 3

Here is a flyer to learn more about our endorsed candidates! 

Donate!

What’s next?

Increase your contribution to the PAT PAC today & get ready to show your support to our endorsed candidates!

In Solidarity,

Your PAT PAC Board: 

Jacque Dixon

Angela Bonilla

Patrick McGee-Jenks

Jacob Jonas-Closs 

David Scholten 

Tina Lamanna 

Emily Golden-Fields 

Gwen Sullivan 


Trans Justice Trans Joy Event


Monday 11/18/24: Core Enrichment and Neighborhood Schools Organizing Meeting

The amazing work you do everyday supporting our students shows! Thank you to those who were able to attend last months listening sessions. 

Our CAT will be facilitating an organizing meeting for both groups to support members in creating an action plan based on the issues discussed at the listening sessions

The meeting is on Monday, November 18th from 5pm-7pm at the PAT Office (345 NE 8th Ave). Dinner will be provided.

Please RSVP, so we can have enough food for everyone!

RSVP for Core Enrichment and Neighborhood Schools Organizing Meeting ➤

May 24th, Free Musical Performance from No-No Boy!

Celebrate AANHPI month with a Free musical performance from No-No Boy at PAT!

RSVP HERE

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Racial Equity Social and Celebration, May 31st, 4:30-6:30pm

We're so close to the end of year, here's a little something to get you through these last few weeks.

You're invited to the BIPOC educators end of year social! This year we have an extra special treat for you and your loved ones. Your racial equity committee bought out Quarter World Arcade! 

Bring the whole family and enjoy free food, drinks and free play on the arcade machines! 

Friday, 5/31/24 

4:30 - 6:30 pm

Quarter World Arcade

4811 SE Hawthorne 

RSVP to receive the code for FREE play on the arcade machines. 

RSVP ➤

This event is hosted by the Racial Equity Committee, and is an affinity space for educators of color and their families.

Adults are responsible for their children at all times.

All persons under 21+ must exit the premise by 7pm. 


Training Opportunity: Labor History and Unionism 101

Training Opportunity for PAT Members: Labor History and Unionism 101

Labor unionism 101 
PAT is proud to present our first building rep & member training for the new year. Join us Saturday, February 10th at the PAT office from 9:00 AM-1:30 PM for a learning workshop and discussion on labor history, unionism, and educators in the labor movement. Lunch will be provided. RSVP today to secure your spot!


Strike Photo Contest

PAT wants to see your photos from our historic strike. Send your best pics to PAT. Winners will get pictures shared on PAT social media, and featured at the PAT Office. 

Categories- Upload using this form.

  • Striking Kids (with parental permission)
  • Striking Pets
  • Best picket signs
  • General strike photos

Please save photos with the title of your First Name, Last Name, and School/Workplace so we can follow up and credit winners! For example: AngelaBonillaScott or JacqueDixonDART.


Training Opportunity for PAT Members: Labor History and Unionism 101

PAT is proud to present our first building rep & member training for the new year. Join us Saturday, February 10th at the PAT office from 9:00 AM-1:30 PM for a learning workshop and discussion on labor history, unionism, and educators in the labor movement. Lunch will be provided. RSVP today to secure your spot!