American Leadership Forum of Oregon

06/16/2026

TOMORROW is ALF's Annual Check on Your Buddy Day! In a time when so many across our country are feeling uncertainty, strain, and deep change, leadership rooted in connection matters more than ever.

This is a great opportunity to reconnect with your ALF Buddy in whatever way works best for you. You could send a text, schedule a call, or meet up for coffee. So reach out and make a plan to connect on June 17th!

06/16/2026

Hey Southern Oregon Senior Fellows, ALF Oregon is hosting a Thursday night happy hour at Moxie Brew in Phoenix just for you! This is a casual event, designed for conversation and camaraderie.

August 20 @ 5pm. Find more information here:
https://www.alforegon.org/events/southern-oregon-senior-fellow-night

ALF Oregon has reserved their back deck and will buy the first round of snacks. There is also a no-host bar available. Hope to see you there!

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm  Location: Moxie Brew, 106 E 1st St, Phoenix, OR 97535 Hey Southern Oregon Senior Fellows, ALF Oregon is hosting a Thursday night happy hour at Moxie Brew in Phoenix just for you! This is a casual event, designed

06/09/2026

June 17th is ALF's Annual Check on Your Buddy Day!

In a time when so many across our country are feeling uncertainty, strain, and deep change, leadership rooted in connection matters more than ever.

This is a great opportunity to reconnect with your ALF Buddy in whatever way works best for you. You could send a text, schedule a call, or meet up for coffee.

So reach out and make a plan to connect on June 17th!

06/03/2026

Happy graduation to ALF Oregon Class 47!

Thank you to class speakers Abelio Carrillo Chales of Cottage Grove, OR and Amari Fauna of Halfway, OR for sharing their insights about the year together. And a BIG thank you to the families, partners, colleagues, and friends who supported these Fellows during their year together.

This past year Class 47 visited a host of vibrant and varied communities across the state of Oregon: Klamath County, Woodburn, Sisters, Medford, Hood River, Grand Ronde, Newport, Baker City, and Portland. We wish them congratulations on a great year together and welcome to the Senior Fellow Network!

ALF Oregon celebrated the graduation of Class 47 on May 15th at the Matt Dishman Community Center in Portland, OR. Thank you to class speakers Abelio Carrillo Chales of Cottage Grove, OR and Amari Fauna of Halfway, OR for sharing their insights about the year together. And a BIG thank you to the f

05/18/2026

As many of you know, ALF Oregon is in the process of seeking and hiring its next leader. Our current ED, Sarah Greenman, will be with us through the summer and support the incoming ED's transition.

While Sarah is leaving her post as ED of ALF Oregon, she will remain as Board Chair of ALF National, where she has served on the board since 2022. Sarah has 18 more months of her term with ALF National before the next election.

(Photo: Sarah Greenman and the ALF National Board at their May 7th meeting via zoom.)

05/18/2026

Thank you to our photographer Lex Hope (Class 46) for these great Reunion 2026 photos. Take a look at the gallery here:

https://lexslater.pic-time.com/jYbGdYyMSknj6

Thank you to everyone who attended our 40th Anniversary Reunion!

05/09/2026

ALF OREGON 40th ANNIVERSARY REUNION

Day: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00pm

May 13th is Reunion and we're celebrating our 40th year in Oregon! Join us for drinks, heavy appetizers, conversation and connection. Our keynote speakers are Earl Blumenauer (Class 1) and Margaret Carter (Class 2). Our emcee for the evening is Ciara Pressler (Class 44).

Learn more and get your tickets here:

We're celebrating our 40th Anniversary! The strength of ALF is in how we show up for one another. Future Fellows need your support to continue the outstanding work of ...

04/25/2026

ALF Oregon's final Give Big Day is happening on Thursday, April 30! Mark your calendars!

GIVE BIG on April 30th to win 4 days and 3 nights at an 1880's farmhouse at the base of the Wallowa Whitman Mountains, gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness and Snake River Scenic Area in Eastern Oregon.

Our goal is to raise $50,000 for scholarships for our incoming Class 48. We'll announce and contact the winner on May 1!

In the weeks leading up to Reunion 2026 (May 13), we're raising money for ALF Oregon scholarships and offering some exciting prizes for donors on GIVE BIG DAYS. So mark your calendars and get ready to give! Our final GIVE BIG Day is on Thursday, April 30 You could win 4 days and 3 nights at an

04/21/2026

Hey Senior Fellows -- there are some great upcoming events at ALF Oregon. Make sure you save the dates!

Here is your online ALFO Calendar: https://www.alforegon.org/events

04/16/2026

TODAY IS GIVE BIG DAY! Donate to ALF Oregon TODAY and you will be entered to win a WEEK at a beautiful ADU surrounded by gardens in Portland's Montavilla neighborhood.

Donated by Lucia Longoria (Class 46), this tiny home sleeps 2-3 people offering a cozy space to rest, rejuvenate and reaffirm community connection.

In the weeks leading up to Reunion 2026 (May 13), we're raising money for ALF Oregon scholarships and offering some exciting prizes for donors on GIVE BIG DAYS.

Our goal is to raise $50,000 for scholarships for Class 48, ensuring that the next cohort has the same transformational experience we did.

We will draw a name from everyone who donates TODAY, April 16th. The winner will be notified and announced TOMORROW, on Friday, April 17th.

Make your donation here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/american-leadership-forum-of-oregon/reunion-2026