U40 Program

 Rotary U40 Leadership Program:
Developing Future Leaders to Make a Lasting Impact

 

 

Click above for an introduction to U40 video!

 

Business-minded and service-hearted young professionals come together in this U40 (Under 40) Program created by the Rotary Club of Portland for the next generation of professionals. This program is designed to develop the skill and connections needed to become business and philanthropy leaders in Portland. U40 participants connect with other young professionals through service projects, social engagements, and learning from thought leaders in Portland, as well as networking with some of Portland’s top business and community leaders. This 10-month program includes six community service opportunities, four social activities, and six-speaker engagements with community business, social, and political leaders. It also provides the opportunity to attend weekly Rotary Club lunches with speakers. In addition to the U40 Program, there are additional Rotary Club activities and engagements that U40 participants can enjoy and participate in.

 

U40 participants will:

  • Make contacts and network with peers who are emerging leaders while giving back through service to build lasting, long-term relationships.

  • Get real-time leadership application and hands-on involvement on a committee through a variety of community service opportunities.

  • Enjoy the benefit of mentorship through connecting with a Rotary Club member or two throughout the program to support your leadership, help you build your network, and introduce you to what it means to be a Rotarian.

  • Engage with key community stakeholders and business leaders.

  • Design and implement a meaningful service project with your fellow U40 members.

 

Join us for the 2024-2025 program:

  • The 2024-2025 U40 Leadership Program will begin on September 14, 2024, and will end on June 30, 2025.

  • The cost of the U40 Leadership Program is $300 and covers the cost of food and beverage at the speaker events and service projects; your first drink at happy hour and social events; a Portland Rotary t-shirt, and other costs the program incurs.

  • If you are not a Rotarian, there is an additional $436 annual young professional membership fee, as well as a first time $150 registration fee. Total investment for someone joining the Rotary Club of Portland and the U40 Leadership Program is $886. Each year after completing the program, members can choose to pay $436 to be a Young Professional Rotarian, or $736 to be in U40 for another year.*

  • Speaker events are generally on the second Wednesday of every other month starting in October. Service projects are on the second Wednesday or Saturday of every other month starting in November.

  • Weekly Rotary Club Tuesday Lunches with speakers from the community. One lunch per quarter is covered in the social fees. Any additional lunches to be covered by participant. 

  • Mentorship opportunities. 

  • Full syllabus and program calendar for 2024-2025 coming soon.

  *Note: If cost is a barrier, accommodations can be discussed. 

Please reach out to Rotarians and U40 Leaders

Christina Carl [email protected] or Logan Choisnet  [email protected] or 503.280.7155

 

Past Speakers Include:

  • Judge Steffan Alexander, Multnomah County Circuit Court
  • Randall Wyatt, Founder of Taking Ownership PDX
  • Mark Goodman, Co-President of Downtown Development Group
  • Katie Poppe, Co-Founder, CEO and Owner of Blue Star Donuts
  • Dewayne Hankins, President of Business Operations of Portland Trail Blazers
  • Dan Ryan, Portland City Commissioner
  • Priscilla Fuentes, CEO of American Red Cross Cascades Region
  • Kristin Leonard, former Chief Public Affairs Officer for Port of Portland
  • Augusto Carneiro, Founder and Owner of Nossa Familia Coffee
  • David Rae, Co-Founder and Chief Curator for TEDx Portland
  • Rene Gonzalez, Portland City Commissioner
  • Greg Retsinas, News Director of KGW
  • Charles Lovell, Chief of Police, Portland Police Bureau
  • McKean Banzer-Lausberg, Co-Founder of Migration Brewing Co.
  • Cathey Armillas, TED Talks Speaking Coach and Author
  • Jon Perry, VP, Direct to Consumer at Stumptown Coffee Roasters
  • Karina LeBlanc, General Manager of the Portland Thorns FC
  • Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office

 

Click here for the 2024-2025 U40 application.

  

 

 

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