May Spirit guide us . . .

“Manifest helped me deal with depression and isolation, and now I have a partner and a community that gives me hope.”
— Brian Taylor, R.N., 54, clinic head nurse

MANIFEST BARBECUE & ANNUAL MEETING (Manifest NE Studio)

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Help envision the next 5 years of men's wellness & community in the Portland Area & enjoy great food & community

This March Manifest celebrated its five year anniversary.  To help us envision the next five years of men’s wellness & community, would you and a guest join Manifest’s Board of Directors, our 40 members, and our 18 Program Facilitators at a delicious barbecue/potluck and Annual Membership Meeting?

MANIFEST ANNUAL MEETING & BARBECUE
Tuesday, 5/5/09
* 5-7 pm Barbecue/Potluck
* 7-9 pm Annual Meeting
Manifest Studio, 4906 NE 22nd Ave.
(1/2 block south of Alberta; please park on Wygant)
Portland, OR 97211

RSVP by calling 503-223-8822 x1 or
Online at manifestpdx.org/calendar

Manifest will be providing:
* Barbecued Chicken & Roasted Veggies
* A Barbecue Grill
* Potatoe Leek Soup with Fresh Greens from the Garden
* Delicious New Seasons Bread

Please bring one or more of the following:
* Your Address Book & Calendar
* Your favorite veggies or meats to grill
* Salad to share
* Your favorite non-alcoholic beverages to share
* Dessert to share

AGENDA
The agenda of the Annual Meeting will be fast brainstorms by the whole group on the following questions (please spend a little time before the meeting reflecting on these questions):

1. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
2. WHAT’S WORKING FOR YOU ABOUT MANIFEST? 
3. WHAT NEEDS IMPROVING SO OUR PROGRAMS WILL MAKE A POWERFUL DIFFERENCE FOR YOU?
4. WHAT NEW PROGRAMS WOULD MAKE A POWERFUL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR WELLNESS?
5. WILL YOU HELP US GET 100 MEMBERS BY THE END OF 2009 (10 new members/month)? 
* Will you become one of the 10 men who join our new MEMBER A MONTH TEAM? 
* Will you join Manifest, if you haven’t yet?
6. WILL YOU HELP US INCREASE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION 50% IN 3 MONTHS (by inviting 2 friends a month to attend a Manifest event with you)? 
7. WILL YOU VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT PRIDE?
* Two hour shift on 6/13 or 6/14, (12-2, 2-4, 4-6pm)
* Calling Massage Therapists to Schedule their Shifts
* Booth Setup (9am-12pm Saturday, 6/13)
* Booth Clean up (5-7 pm Sunday, 6/14)
* Buy/Donate Carport
* Bring Massage Table, Tarp
* Make a FREE MASSAGE sign

INFO:  Bart at 503-223-8822 x1

RSVP:  register online