Reach Out and Retreat
Tuesday, March 18 – Thursday, March 20
Welcome to “Rose City” – Portland, Ore.
Hosted by Reach Out and Read Northwest
Retreat Goals
- Build skills and knowledge to achieve Reach Out and Read’s Strategic Plan together
- Strengthen our Reach Out and Read community, relationships, and network
Agenda
Day 1: Tuesday, March 18
4 p.m. | Hotel Check-In
5-6 p.m. | Registration
6-7 p.m. | Cocktail Hour
7:15-10 p.m. | Reception Dinner
Day 2: Wednesday, March 19
7:30-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast
8:30-10 a.m. | Strategic Plan and Action
10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Centering Communities Framework
1:15-2:45 p.m. | Brand Slam
2:55-4:30 p.m. | Department Breakout Sessions
4:35-4:55 p.m. | Hot Off the Presses: Evidence that the Reach Out and Read Model Influences the Parent-Clinician Relationship
5-6 p.m. | Video Testimonials and Optional Scavenger Hunt
Day 3: Thursday, March 20
7:30-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast
8:30-8:45 a.m. | Remarks from Trude Haecker, MD
8:45-9:15 a.m. | Staff Recognition
9:20-10:50 a.m. | From Pie in the Sky to Do It Today
10:50-11:05 a.m. | Remarks from Erin Henry
11:15 a.m. | Group Photo
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch and Video Testimonials
Download the full agenda here.
Dress code: Business casual
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Let the hotel know if you have any special room requests and whether you have any serious life-threatening allergies the kitchen should be aware of. Most common dietary needs (i.e. vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free) will be covered in their standard buffets.
For on-site questions at the retreat, please contact Reach Out and Read Northwest staff:
- Zakiya Jackson, Associate Director of Development
- Hannah Slaughter, Regional Program Director
- Jessica Mortensen, Regional Executive Director
Travel logistics
- Attendees should fly into Portland International Airport (PDX)
- Airport-Hotel Transportation: A shuttle bus between the airport and hotel will not be provided. Portland International Airport is conveniently located 12 miles from The Benson Portland Hotel (approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on the time of day). Use ride share, taxi, or ride the Max to and from the hotel. It is a 20-30 min drive to the hotel or a 40-minute ride on the Max (red line) to the hotel. Please make efforts to minimize transportation costs by traveling with colleagues if possible. If you have mobility requirements, please get in touch with HR@reachoutandread.org.
- For travel costs to and from Portland, staff should either use their personal credit card and submit for reimbursement through Concur or contact their manager to utilize the corporate card, if applicable. If neither option is available and a hardship arises, please contact Mashael Vidal to use the National credit card to book travel.
Our Destination: Portland
Portland, Ore., affectionately known as the “Rose City,” is a vibrant city that blends innovation, history, and natural beauty. Strategically located at the meeting of the Columbia and Willamette rivers, it’s an ideal base for exploring the surrounding region, including the Oregon Coast, Mount Hood, and wine country. The city celebrates its unique history and is renowned for its food scene, thriving arts and music scene, and abundant green spaces. With its waterfront, parks, and nature reserves, Portland offers something for everyone, making it an ideal destination for those interested in history, culture, food, or outdoor adventure.
- Portland Visitor’s Guide (created by local Reach Out and Read staff!): Visitor’s Guide to Portland
- Portland Scavenger Hunt (created by local Reach Out and Read staff!): Portland Scavenger Hunt
- Guide to the local area: Travel Portland
- Extending your stay? Travel Oregon
A big THANK YOU to our sponsor, All About Books!
