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Oregon Humane Society 2012 Diamond Collar Awards
Kipe Technology Resources was very pleased to host a table at the Oregon Humane Society's Diamond Collar Awards luncheon held on February 23, 2012 at the Governor Hotel. The luncheon is a fundraiser for the Humane Society and honors animals and humans who act to save a life in peril or who exhibit extraordinary courage and compassion on behalf of animals. The stories told at the luncheon about the honorees were truly heartwarming.
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Orphans Overseas 2012 Evening of Hope
Frank and Carol Sampson were pleased to represent Kipe Technology Resources at Orphans Overseas' annual fundraiser Evening of Hope held on February 4, 2012 at the Multnomah Athletic Club. Orphans Overseas is a non-profit organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. For 20 years they have worked around the world supporting orphan care initiatives, including early childhood development, rescue care for abandoned infants, support programs for single mothers, family reunification support, domestic & intercountry adoption, and orphanage education projects.
Donate to Orphans Overseas
Oregon Food Bank
Kipe Technology Resources is proud to support Oregon Food Bank with annual donations in honor of our clients. Oregon Food Bank recovers food from farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, individuals and government sources. It then distributes that food to 20 regional food banks across Oregon. OFB directly operates four regional food banks serving the Portland metro area, Tillamook and southeast Oregon. Those four centers distribute food weekly to more than 340 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other programs helping low-income individuals in Clackamas, Clark, Multnomah, Washington, Tillamook, Malheur and Harney counties. OFB also works to eliminate the root causes of hunger through advocacy, nutrition education, learning gardens and public education.
Donate to the Oregon Food Bank
Canby High School Equestrian Team
Kipe Technology Resources was pleased to support the Canby High School Equestrian Team again in 2011. The Canby High School Equestrian team competes as part of the Oregon High School Equestrian Team (OHSET) program. OHSET is dedicated to promoting and organizing equestrian competition in high school athletic or activity programs. The Canby High team has been North Valley District champions for many years including 2011. Great job, Ladies!
More information about OHSET
Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue
Kipe Technology Resources is proud to be an on-going supporter of Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue. Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue (PNWSAR) is an all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to providing Search and Rescue assistance for people who are lost or injured out of doors. The organization provides ground search teams and other types of assistance to the official agencies responsible for search and rescue activities in the region. Team members maintain high levels of training in all areas related to wilderness rescue, survival and navigation, and respond when called by the Sheriff any time, any day, any location, in any weather.
PNWSAR members do not charge for their services and are not paid for their time. They are on 24-hour standby, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The team is highly skilled in ground-based search and rescue techniques, dedicating at least one weekend a month to training, and countless hours each year on actual searches.
Find out more about Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue
2011 SIM Charity Golf Tournament
Kipe Technology Resources was pleased to sponsor the 12th hole at the Society for Information Management (SIM) 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament held on September 15, 2011 at Stone Creek Golf Club.
SIM uses a portion of the proceeds from the tournament to fund scholarships to local colleges and universities. We were honored to be a part of this fun and worthwhile event.
Find out more about SIM.
2011 Zoolala at the Oregon Zoo
Kipe Technology Resources was very pleased to sponsor a table at Zoolala. More than 800 members of the community gather each year to celebrate and support the Oregon Zoo's conservation efforts at this fundraising event.
Held on July 16, 2011 Zoolala featured food and beverages from local restaurants, a special tour of the zoo including a demonstration of learned behaviors by the lions, live music and carnival games. We are proud to support our zoo and our guests enjoyed a very special night.
Check out pictures of our group on our Facebook page.
Donate to the Oregon Zoo.
2011 SAO Annual Golf Tournament
Kipe Technology Resources has been a member of the Software Assocation of Oregon (SAO) since 1998. We were pleased to be among the sponsors of the SAO's annual golf tournament again in 2011. Formed in 1989, the Software Association of Oregon is the largest professional software association in the Northwest, comprising over 350 companies in Oregon and SW Washington that are involved or affiliated with the software and technology industries. SAO's vision is to provide its members with superior networking, professional and business development opportunities by connecting industry leaders, innovators and professionals across Oregon.
Check out pictures of our golf group on our Facebook page.
Find out more about the Software Association of Oregon
Kipe Technology Resources 20th Anniversary Open House
2011 marked 20 years in business for Kipe Technology Resources. To celebrate we sponsored an Open House for employees and the community that included an employee art show and sale. Donations and partial proceeds of the art sale were collected for the Oregon Food Bank and Kipe Technology Resources was pleased to match all contributions.
Find out more about the Oregon Food Bank
In Loving Memory of Rainy
Kipe Technology Resources was honored to make a donation to the Oregon Humane Society in memory of our beloved office dog, Rainy. Thank you for the joy you brought us, Rainy. We will never forget you.
Donate to the Oregon Humane Society
More pictures of Rainy.
Oregon Food Bank 2010 Oregon Harvest Dinner
Frank and Carol Sampson were pleased to represent Kipe Technology Resources at the Oregon Food Bank's annual fundraiser. The theme for the Oregon Harvest Dinner this year was "Down on the Farm".
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2010 Walk to Defeat ALS
Kipe Technology Resources is honored to donate to the ALS Association in loving memory of John Grosness. Carol Sampson participated in the Portland Chapter's annual Walk to Defeat ALS held on September 26, 2010 to show support for all who are affected by this devastating disease.
Make a contribution to the ALS Association
2010 SIM Charity Golf Tournament
Kipe Technology Resources was pleased to sponsor the 12th hole at the Society for Information Management (SIM) 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament held on September 16, 2010 at Stone Creek Golf Club.
SIM uses a portion of the proceeds from the tournament to fund scholarships to local colleges and universities. We were honored to be a part of this fun and worthwhile event.
Find out more about SIM.
Haiti Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti Kipe Technology Resources set up a web page courtesy of Mercy Corps and issued a fundraising challenge.
Our goal is to raise $3,000 to help the citizens of Haiti recover from this disaster. Please visit our page Employees and Friends of Kipe Technology Resources' Haiti Fundraiser.
Thank you for your support!
The Artz Center for Developmental Health Fundraiser
In December, 2009 Frank and Carol Sampson were pleased to attend a fundraising event at Waverly Country Club for the Artz Center as a guest of Diane Girard. The Artz Center for Developmental Health offers clinical services for children and families, audiology services, and community leadership in linking services together for children and their families. Kipe Technology Resources is proud to have the opportunity to support the Artz Center.
Learn more about The Artz Center for Developmental Health.
Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon Fundraiser
Carol Sampson was honored to attend a fundraising luncheon on October 21, 2009 for Girls Incorporated as a guest of Durham and Bates. Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon inspires girls, ages 8 - 18, to be strong, smart and bold. Their gender-specific programs and research-based curricula provide girls with the confidence and self-esteem to access a bright and economically-independent future. Kipe Technology Resources is proud to have the opportunity to support Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon.
Learn more about Girls Incorporated and
the Northwest Oregon chapter.
2009 SIM Charity Golf Tournament
Kipe Technology Resources was pleased to sponsor the 12th hole at the Society for Information Management (SIM) 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament held on September 17, 2009.
SIM uses a portion of the proceeds from the tournament to fund scholarships to local colleges and universities. We were honored to be a part of this fun and worthwhile event.
Find out more about SIM.
In Memory of John Grosness
Kipe Technology Resources is honored to donate to the ALS Association in loving memory of John Grosness. John was a very special friend and top notch business advisor. We are immensely grateful for all the help he provided to the company over the years. John will be deeply missed.
Make a contribution to the ALS Association
May 15, 2009 Forest Grove Community School Field Trip
Kipe Technology Resources was very pleased to host Mr. Boudreau’s Economics Class from Forest Grove Community School on their May 15th field trip to our office.
The class toured the office, enjoyed some snacks, and listened to Mr. Sampson’s fascinating talk about the Information Technology industry and the staffing business. We hope to have inspired some future IT workers in the group. Thank you, class, for visiting our office! We enjoyed meeting you.
Learn about the Forest Grove Community School
"FUEL", The Film
In November, 2008 Kipe Technology Resources purchased a block of tickets to the film “Fuel” and made them available to our employees to promote understanding of alternative fuels. We highly recommend this documentary on the use of fuel in our country and the alternatives to oil and natural gas.
Get more information about the film "Fuel"
Standard Insurance Employee Giving Campaign
Kipe Technology Resources is pleased to participate in the annual Standard Insurance Employee Giving Campaign auction. Over the past several years we have donated patron-level memberships to the Oregon Zoo, hot air balloon rides and Amazon.com gift certificates. Proceeds from the auction benefit charities such as the Children’s Relief Nursery. We would like to congratulate the auction winners and thank them for their participation in these fundraising efforts.
Get information about Oregon Zoo memberships
Find out more about the Children's Relief Nursery
Kipe Technology Resources Open House
In June, 2008 Kipe Technology Resources moved to its new offices in Beaverton. To celebrate we sponsored an Open House for employees and the community that included an employee art show and sale. Donations and partial proceeds of the art sale went to the Oregon Food Bank. Door prizes included one-year memberships to the Portland Art Museum. We were honored to have Beaverton Mayor Rob Drake attend the event.
Find out more about the Oregon Food Bank
Learn about the Portland Art Museum
Salmon Creek Women's Soccer League
Kipe Technology Resources was proud to sponsor the Salmon Creek Women's Soccer League team for their 2006-2007 season. The ladies had a great season and enjoyed their team events.
SAO Annual Golf Tournament
Kipe Technology Resources has been a member of the Software Assocation of Oregon (SAO) since 1998. We were pleased to be among the sponsors of the SAO's annual golf tournament in 2005 and 2006. Formed in 1989, the SAO fosters an environment that fuels the growth of Oregon's software industry. Members enjoy exceptional networking and educational opportunities, critical workforce development programs, and valuable member services. The SAO has a fundamental commitment to maintaining a high-quality environment, in which software-dependent organizations can be established, prosper and grow.
The SAO also administers the Oregon Training Network. This state-funded program is designed to offer advanced software-related training to workers employed in all types of IT organizations.
Find out more about the Software Association of Oregon
Recycling is a Priority
Kipe Technology Resources strongly encourages recycling. We donate unneeded computer equipment to Free Geek whenever possible and encourage our employees to recycle both at work and at home. Free Geek is a non-profit organization that recycles computer technology and provides low and no-cost computing to individuals and not-for-profit and social change organizations in the community and throughout the world.
In the eight years since its formation, Free Geek has recycled over 1,500 tons of electronic scrap and refurbished over 15,000 computer systems that are now in use by individuals and organizations in the community.
Find out more about Free Geek
Bob Kipe Memorial Scholarship Fund
Kipe Technology Resources is proud to have been instrumental in establishing and raising funds for the Bob Kipe Memorial Scholarship fund at Washington State University. The scholarship fund was established in 2002 to honor the founder of our company, Bob Kipe, who passed away in May of that year. The fund is now self-sustaining and annually awards scholarships to WSU students who are majoring in Computer Science or Information Systems.
Learn how to donate to the Bob Kipe Scholarship Fund