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Managing Your Calendar
Job Postings
Online Contact Forms
Community News & Events
Need More Guides
Monthly Network Meetings
Marketing & Development
PDXpano & Benefit For Sponsors
Nuggets of Knowledge
Quick Links
Hot Tip For Managing Your Calendar
Having a hard time managing
all of the events and networking opportunities you attend?  Well, there may be an easier way to populate and update your calendar using the resources already posted on Retirement Connection's website - here's how:

Find the event you want to attend, and set "copy to my calendar". You can also set a reminder to be emailed to you with the new features. You can also RSVP, and register directly from the calendar page.

We are happy to assist you in setting this up - call Amy

Job Postings

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SPOTLIGHT

The following positions have been posted in the last month:  

(some positions are outside the PDX/Vancouver area)

 

- Director of Nursing Services
- Social Services Assistant
- Foster Parent
- Director of Nursing
- Clinical Nurse Mngr, Hospice
- RN Resident Care Manager
- Marketing/Sales Associate
- Fitness/Activity Coordinator
- Marketing Director
- LPN/Charge Nurse- Swing Shift
- Marketing Director
- Director of Nursing Services  

 

Retirement Connection has  a section of our website dedicated to Job Opportunities for the NW Region?  Most postings are a professional or management level position.

Take advantage of this free exposure and post your open positions today. 
Online Contact Forms
We have customized the forms on our "Contact Us" page of Retirement Connection to make it easier for you to:
Please use these when possible to help us serve you more quickly. Don't hesitate to contact us directly at any time. 
Community Events  
Have an upcoming community/public event you'd like to share information on?  Click here  to submit your information.  Retirement Connection is happy to post this for sponsors at no cost in the  Events section of our website. 

Need More Guides?  
They are FREE

The guides are located at EVERY Senior Center, Hospital, Library and Meals-on-Wheels site. We are happy to send you as many as you need to serve the families in your community.

Feel free to add a label to the cover to highlight your business and use the guide as a giveaway.  
Retirement Connection
PDX/Vancouver June Marketing Update


Summer is quickly approaching and we are excited about our current projects. We have received a grant from Legacy Hospital and have been helping the case managers clean up their database making it the most accurate and efficient tool to connect the community with the care and services they need.

Memories in the Making Art Action & Gala was a huge success and we would like to thank everyone who participated. The same is true of the Parkinson's Resources of Oregon Cirque de Hope Gala. Your generosity has made an outstanding contribution possible. Our staff was proud to support these and other community events and hope you do the same.

As you can see below, June will be another busy month with lots of great networking opportunities, starting with the Elite Care grand opening event this evening at Oatfield Estates. We look forward to seeing you all!

Facebook "Like" our page and receive weekly community events, articles, announcements, and event photos.
LinkedIn   "Join our Group" to connect with other referral sources and stay up to date on upcoming professional and networking events, Long Term Care related news, and pictures from events.
Twitter "Follow Us" for short updates, photos and commentary.

But enough about us, here's the Networking Info:
In this newsletter, you will find information about: networking, CEU training, Sponsorship, and more.
Remember, at any time, you may Unsubscribe, Update Your Preferences or Forward to a Friend.
June Networking Meetings
Meeting info available on the "Networking" page
Click here to for a printable schedule of all meetings.

PORTLAND GROUPS

 

June 4, 8am
Metropolitan Senior Network (MSN)    
   Location: Sunset Presbyterian
   Address: 14986 NW Cornell Rd - Portland, OR
   Topic: Satisfied and Successful in the Senior Industry      

 

June 10, 3pm  

East County Marketing Exchange (ECME)
   Location: Emerson House
   Address: 3577 SE Division St - Portland, OR
   Topic: Helping Residents With End of Life Issues        


June 17, 3pm  
Westside Referral Network
   Location: Courtyard Village at Raleigh Hills
   Address:  4875 SW 78th - Portland, OR                   
 
June 19, 3pm
Clackamas County Senior Networking (CCSN)
   Location: Royalton Place
   Address: 5555 SE King Rd- Milwaukie, OR
   Topic: What People Look For When They Tour A Building  

June 23, 3pm
SPIN Portland
   Location: Alzheimer's Association
   Address: 1650 NW Naito Pkwy, Ste 190 - Portland, OR 
   Topic: Alzheimer's Research Update

VANCOUVER GROUPS

 
June 17, 3pm
SPIN Vancouver

   Location: TBA

   Address: TBA    

 

June 20, 9am
Senior Service Network-Clark County (SSN-Clark) 
   Location: PeaceHealth Medical Ctr - Health Education Ctr
   Address: 400 NE Mother Joseph Pl - Vancouver, WA
   Topic: Versatile Sales Person, Communication Styles
   Speaker: Amy Schmidt, Retirement Connection 

Marketing & Development   
The following is a sneak peek at the events coming up this month, check the Networking page for complete details and information on other future events. UPDATED DAILY. Visit the Contact Us page, to submit events for posting.

Red events are coordinated by Retirement Connection

TODAY, June 3, 3-7pm 
Elite Care at Oat
field Estates Grand Opening Celebration
   Location: Elite Care at Oatfield Estates
   Address: 4444 SE Hill Rd - Portland, OR 

June 4, 1-3pm
Area Premiere of Cyber- Seniors
   Location: Lake Theater and Cafe
   Address: 106 N. State St - Lake Oswego, OR

June 4, 1-4:30pm
Making Oregon Vital For Seniors
   Location: Monarch Hotel & Conference Center
   Address: 12544 SE 93rd Ave. - Clackamas, OR 

June 5, 11:30am- 1:30pm
Oregon Medical Case Management Group (OMCMG)
   Location: Peace Health Medical Center
   Address: 400 NE Mother Joseph Pl, Vancouver WA 98664
   Topic: The Sandwich Generation Today

June 6, 8am-4pm
Scott C. Armstrong Mental Health & Elderly Conference
   Location: Tuality Health Education Center
   Address:  334 SE 8th Ave. - Hillsboro, OR

June 6, 5:30- 8:30pm
Learn Excel in 3 Hours Flat   
   Location: Moxie Studio, Green Room
   Address: 5010 NE 9th Ave - Portland, OR

June 6, 6-8pm
Area Premiere of Cyber- Seniors
   Location: Lake Theater and Cafe
   Address: 106 N State St. - Lake Oswego, OR

June 10, 9am-4pm
OHCA Elder Abuse Awareness & Prevention Summit
   Location: Holiday Inn Portland South
   Address: 25425 SW 95th Ave- Wilsonville, OR

June 10, 10am- 12pm
Professional Geriatric Care Manager Meeting
   Location: Alzheimer's Association office
   Address: 1650 NW Naito Pkwy, Ste 190 - Portland, OR
   Topic: Case Discussion facilitated by Ruth Cohen

June 18, 5-7pm
Prestige Post- Acute & Rehab- Gresham Open House
   Location: Prestige Post-Acute & Rehabilitation-Gresham
   Address: 405 NE 5th St - Gresham, OR

June 19, 5:30-8:30pm
Advanced Excel
   Location: Moxie Studio, Green Room
   Address: 5010 NE 9th Ave - Portland, OR

June 21, 9am-1pm
Introduction To Quickbooks
   Location: Shilo Inn
   Address: 11707 NE Airport Way - Portland, OR     

June 21, 9am-12pm
Paws for Parkinson's   
   Location: Base of the OHSU Tram

June 21, 10am-4pm
Everyday Living Garden Tour and Art Fair
   Location: The Milwaukie Center
   Address: 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr- Milwaukie, OR

June 28, 6-9pm
Pacific NW Hospice Foundation
   Location: Mountain Park Recreation Center
   Address: 2 Mt Jefferson Terr. - Lake Oswego, OR 

SAVE THE DATE: July 28, 6pm 
QUARTERLY SPONSOR EVENT/ MUSIC IN THE PARK 
Retirement Connection Sponsor Picnic 
   Location: SELLWOOD RIVERFRONT PARK
   Address: SE Spokane & Oaks Pkwy, Portland OR 97202 
PDXpano & Benefit For Sponsors
              
PDXpano is a Google certified virtual tour provider, offering completely interactive walk-through tours for the Google Business View program that integrate with Google Search, Google+, and Google Maps. Contact Heidi@PDXpano.com for more information.

This program is a unique way to let case managers, families, seniors, and others to tour your community. The convenience to view your space from their living room, office or hospital bed has unique advantages that allows referral sources to view before they refer. We will link to any sponsors with a PDXpano virtual tour at no additional costs- which the hospital staff is very excited about.
Nugget of Knowledge 

Good is the enemy of Great!
- and that is one of the key reasons why we have so little that becomes great. - Jim Collins (from the book, Good to Great)


I see people and business settle for "doing a good job", when a great job was very possible and achievable. It is hard to push forth with the extra effort when good seems to be an acceptable standard. Push yourself to find greatness. Greatness in performance, in resources, in technology, in communication, in follow through. Don't settle on being good when great is possible. -Amy 

 
Please contact us if you need additional copies of the Guide. They are available at no cost, and are the perfect resource for health fairs, workshops and your marketing packets.
Thank you for your continued support, we are truly grateful. You are the reason we continue to grow with each edition. Let us know if you would like a media kit sent to you.

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Sincerely,
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Amy Schmidt
Retirement Connection
503-505-5865
amy@RetirementConnection.com