Community
Giving back is what it's all about.
We understand that a better tomorrow is in our hands. We believe that our professional expertise can go a long way outside of our profession. And we appreciate that each of us is a vital link that can help strengthen our community in untold ways.
This is why we, as individuals and as a team, feel it is important to help out where we can, when we can and as much as we can. Here are just a few places you can find us:
Community Events
“The Oregon Domestic Partner Insurance Mandate”
Employee Benefits Client Briefing
October 9, 8:30 a.m. - Downtown Athletic Club, Eugene
Wally Miller, of the firm's Employee Benefits Group, and Robert Weeks, of KPD Insurance, will be presenting on the new Oregon domestic partnership mandate affecting employers and insurance companies. Topics will include who qualifies as a domestic partner under the law, the tax implications of domestic partner coverage, how domestic partners can be treated differently than spouses, what employers should do to update their summary plan descriptions and other plan documents, and more. To reserve space for the client briefing, contact Karen Ory at (541) 686-8833 or by email.
Lane County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Men's Breakfast
October 16, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
CASA is hosting a special men's breakfast for volunteers interested in making a positive change in the lives of at-risk children. If you would like to learn how your unique talents could help a child overcome neglect or an abusive home environment, please contact Carrie Baltzer at CASA,
(541) 984-3132. For more information about CASA and how you can help, see their website.
October 18, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., South Eugene High School
The Eugene Police Department is hosting an all-family event on Saturday, October 18, to educate ages 5 and older in crime prevention. There will be age-appropriate classes covering Internet safety, disaster preparedness, property crime and fraud prevention, a hands-on class about forensic science and other important topics and safety skills. Supervised activities, such as Teen Extreme and KidZone, will allow parents to attend classes while their children are also learning in a safe environment. Everyone is encouraged to attend but space is limited, so register early. Volunteers are needed - if you can offer your time, or if you would like more information, see their website or contact Sgt. Lisa Barrong at the Eugene Police Department, at (541) 682-8248. Sgt. Barrong is able to speak to groups interested in the event or volunteer opportunities. Click here for the brochure.
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