On Tuesday, March 1 2022, our lunch speaker will be Laura Fritz, Executive Director of Envision Bend.Since 2005, Envision Bend (formerly Bend 2030) has led our community in planning for the future. Many of Greater Bend’s biggest successes of recent years can trace their roots in part to our community’s original vision – a new university campus, a regional transit system, a more diversified economy, more parks and trails, just to name a few.

Today, newly rebranded and reorganized, Envision Bend continues to work with government, business, community groups, and people of all backgrounds and perspectives from across the Bend area to help shape our future, making Bend a better place for everyone.

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Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, our lunch program will be Batman of San Jose. Ever since June 2018, as a teenager, he has been suiting up as Batman to go to downtown San José to deliver food, water, blankets, socks, and other supplies to the growing homeless population in San Jose. He uses the suit to attract attention to the issue of homelessness in San Jose by getting people to look at the issues that normally we all consciously choose to ignore. He made the suit himself–many of the pieces he’s 3D printed. Through spreading awareness of the growing issue of homelessness in San Jose, he hopes to inspire others who are better equipped to solve this problem to do something to help those in need.   He does not directly work for any organizations, and he initially funded this mission on his own with minimal assistance. Today, he’s got a number of supporters who donate monthly through Patreon. Today he’s at Rochester Institute of Technology, studying industrial design. He’s continued his Batman mission there in Rochester NY as well. Batman says: “I’ve even witnessed those who are economically disadvantaged get treated as LESS than human. At the end of the day, no matter who you are or what people tell you that you are, YOU CAN HELP. All it takes is a will to act. If we don’t act, no one else will. What I am trying to say is that anyone can help, whether you choose a ‘boots-on-the-ground’ approach like me, or just simply volunteering wherever you can.” Join us on Tuesday to hear the inspirational story from this amazing young man. Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person. Please sign up here to let us know you’re coming. . This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110. We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

On Tuesday, February 8 2022, our lunch speaker will be Dr. Andrew Ketsdever, Interim Vice President OSU Cascades. Andrew Ketsdever assumed the role of interim vice president of Oregon State University – Cascades on May 1, 2021. Prior to that, he served as dean of academic affairs and the chief academic officer for the campus with responsibility for expanding degree programs to meet industry needs, advancing research efforts and leading faculty instructors and researchers. He serves on the OSU-Cascades leadership team and has standing as a professor in OSU’s School of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Signup for lunch here.

Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person.

Ketsdever joined OSU-Cascades in 2018 as an associate dean, overseeing degree programs in science, technology and engineering, and leading research and faculty diversity efforts.

Prior to joining OSU-Cascades, Ketsdever was a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, where he served as department chair. There, he was director of Online Graduate Programs for the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

He was also director of the UCCS Center for Laser, Energy and Exploration Research, overseeing a research program with more than $3 million in grant and other funding. In 2018 he was named the UCCS College of Engineering Researcher of the Year.

Ketsdever earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. While pursuing his education, he joined the Propulsion Directorate of the United States Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base. As a technical staff member, he pioneered development of micro spacecraft propulsion systems, co-edited the authoritative volume on the subject in 2000 and holds patents in this area. He was the founding program manager for Advanced Propulsion and Power Concepts and group leader for Nonequilibrium Flows.

During a 20-year career with the U.S. Air Force, he was appointed as a Distinguished Visiting Professor in the astronautics department at the U.S Air Force Academy. At the Air Force Academy, he was also program manager for FalconSat IV, a small satellite developed to be launched into low-Earth orbit.

Andrew is currently an associate editor for the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets and is an associate fellow with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse Convention Center, and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

On Tuesday, January 11 2022, our lunch speaker will be Jeff Eager. He’ll be speaking about the Bend Humanity Coalition and their work on homelessness. Jeff is an attorney here in Bend, a past mayor of Bend, and publishes the Oregon Roundup newsletter. Signup for lunch here. Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, our lunch program will be our annual New Year’s Toasts. If you’d like to give a toast during the meeting, we’d love to hear what you have to say. Please sign up here to let us know you’re coming.

Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person.

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This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

On Tuesday, December 14 2021, our lunch program will consist of giving out new Paul Harris awards, and some of our newest members helping us get to know them better by presenting their bios. Note that we will be over at the Convention Center in Room Cascade AJ. Signup for lunch here. Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse Convention Center – Room Cascade AJ, and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

On Tuesday, December 7 2021, our lunch speaker will be our own Neil Bryant. He’ll be giving a presentation on legislative redistricting in Oregon. Neil served as a member of the Oregon State Senate from 1992 to 2000. A member of the Republican Party, Bryant represented Oregon’s 27th Senate district. Since leaving office, Bryant has worked as an attorney and partner at Bryant, Lovlien & Jarvis, PC. Signup for lunch here. Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

On Tuesday, November 16 2021, our program will be a presentation on Mosaic Medical from Emily Boynton (Senior Development Officer) and Rod Ray (Board Treasurer) of Mosaic. Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person. Click here to let us know you’re coming to the lunch.

Mosaic Medical is a private, non-profit, community-based, community-supported, and community-governed network of Central Oregon health centers that provide quality care for all regardless of life circumstances. Mosaic offers a network of 15 health centers across Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville and serves a patient base of 27,000 individuals – meeting patients where they are – physically, culturally, and financially.

Rod Ray is Board Treasurer for Mosaic Medical and the former Chief Executive Officer at Bend Research, Inc., where he worked for over 30 years. Rod helped build and grow Bend Research before it was acquired by Capsugel in 2013 (which was later acquired by Lonza).

Rod now brings his leadership and strategic planning skills to bear as a consultant for companies and individuals seeking to learn about change, change management, operational excellence and leadership. Having over 40 years’ experience with the inter-workings of one of Bend’s oldest and landmark technology companies, welcoming and transitioning through change has been the foundation to Dr. Ray’s success as a leader. He holds a master’s degree and doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Oregon State University.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

On Tuesday, November 9 2021, our lunch speaker will be Tom Byler, Director, Oregon Water Resources Department. Tom has been in this position for 7 years; prior to that, he was Executive Director of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. Tom was also a policy advisor to Governor Ted Kulongoski from 2001-2004. Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.

On Tuesday, November 2 2021, our lunch program will be on our club’s Bill Berg Foundation, presented by Valarie Rundquist, Senior Program Officer, Endowment Partners, Oregon Community Foundation & Kyle Frick, our foundation chair. As OCF’s Endowment Partners Program Officer, Valarie works with more than 400 organizations from across the state of Oregon, administering their endowment funds. Val joined OCF in 2007 after 13 years in the financial services industry. At OCF, she administers the endowments of hundreds of Oregon’s charitable organizations. Click here to sign up for lunch. Please note: to reduce the risk of spreading COVID to other club members and guests, we’re asking that only those who are vaccinated attend in person.

This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link

You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.

We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.