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Women Justices
The recent hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagen were pretty typical fare.  But not so very long ago, the very idea of a woman justice on the high court was unthinkable.  And the “men only” club status of the court was mirrored in state courts.  Former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Betty Roberts, the first woman on Oregon’s high court, will join the JPR news team to talk about breaking barriers in the legal profession.

Betty Roberts chats with host Stephanie Stricklen about the Elena Kagan nomination for the US Supreme Court, and how times have changed (or not) since Justice Roberts was the first woman on the Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court.

See the full video of the interview at http://www.kgw.com/thesquare/Former-Oregon-Supreme-Court-Justice-on-Elena-Kagan-hearings-97541479.html. (after the 10-second commercial).

Judge Roberts is the guest of Dave Mazza, while they talk about the hearings on the nomination of Elena Kagan for US Supreme Court, Betty’s experiences being the first woman on the Oregon Supreme Court and Appeals Court, and take calls from the listening audience.

Listen to the audio of the full program at http://kboo.fm/node/22424.

The 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in Oregon is not until 2012, but preparations are underway to insure this momentous occasion does not pass unnoticed. With your help, we are laying the groundwork to make the most of this unique opportunity to celebrate this important event in Oregon’s history and the century of action since 1912. 

Justice Roberts is an active planner with this group.  Please join her in being involved and in contributing. 

• The name “Century of Action: Oregon Women Vote, 1912–2012″ defines the project by recognizing both the significant political work accomplished by Oregon women since 1912, and the historic achievement of winning their voting rights. 
• Save the Date—July 20, 2010! Join us for a night of suffrage history as part of the Oregon Encyclopedia History Night series at McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse. Come enjoy good food and drink while you mingle with other Oregon history enthusiasts. This will be a fundraiser for the Century of Action centennial project. More details at www.oregonsuffrage.org or RSVP on the Facebook page, Century of Action.
• You can also follow the planning on Twitter at twitter.com/CenturyofAction. 

You can donate online anytime at www.oregonsuffrage.org  

Have you ever heard of the 1912 Suffragist’s Ballyho Wagon?  Visit the blog at  www.oregonsuffrage.org, where you can find the answer at “This Month in Oregon Woman Suffrage History,” as well as information about the project, and the centennial partners.

We look forward to seeing you on July 20th, and please bring a friend!

Justice Betty Roberts will be the lunch-time speaker, with comments parallel to the club’s mission of “service above self” drawing from her life of service in many roles, and with readings from her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir.

The meeting is open to Salem Rotarians, visiting Rotarians, and guests of Rotarians. 

Time: 11:45 AM -1:15 PM
Location: Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR 97301-3426
Contact:  Dawn Bostwick, dawn@huggins.com

“With Grit and By Grace, Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir” will be available for purchase and signing by the author, Betty Roberts  ($24.95, check or cash).

At the monthly Senior Luncheon, Justice Betty Roberts will talk about “Women and Equality - Then and Now”, and then have a discussion with the audience based on their questions and comments.   

The publc is invited.  The lunch is at noon, with a $4 minimum donation, and advance reservation required.  The program will begin at 12:35 - there is no charge and no advance notice required for the program portion.  

Time: noon - 1:30 PM
Location: 2032 College Way, Forest Grove
Contact:  Dottie Waltz, dottiewaltz@gmail.com

“With Grit and By Grace, Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir” will be available for purchase and signing by the author, Betty Roberts  ($24.95, check or cash).

A conversation with Justice Betty Roberts, celebrating her contributions to the State of Oregon and her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir.

The gathering is by invitation only.  

Time: 11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Location:  2315 McMorran Street, Eugene, OR 97403
Contact:  Martie Steigleder, Regional Program Assistant, University of Oregon, Office of Development; martie@uoregon.edu

“With Grit and By Grace, Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir” will be available for purchase and signing by the author, Betty Roberts  ($24.95, check or cash).

Highlighting ”Women’s History” month, Justice Betty Roberts will be a speaker at the Red Cross monthly Brown Bag seminar, sponsored by the Red Cross Diversity Task Force.  Former State Senator Avel Gordly and Gale Castillo, President of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, will also participate.

There is no charge and the public is invited.

Time: noon -1:00 PM
Location: The Atrium at Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter,
3131 N. Vancouver, Portland 97227
Contact:  Antoinette Edwards, 503-528-5639, edwardsa@redcross-pdx.org

“With Grit and By Grace, Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir” will be available for purchase and signing by the author, Betty Roberts  ($24.95, check or cash).  For each book purchased during this event, Justice Roberts will donate $5 to the Red Cross.

A Conversation with Justice Betty Roberts about her personal journey in leadership and related topics such as tackling obstacles and handling success.  

This event is for students enrolled in the class, and others wih permission from the intructor. 

Time: 2-5:00 PM
Location: Oregon State University, Education Hall, Room 228
Contact:  Beth Rietveld, 541-737-1330,  Beth.Rietveld@oregonstate.edu 

“With Grit and By Grace, Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir” will be available for purchase and signing by the author, Betty Roberts  ($24.95, check or cash).

Justice Betty Roberts will participate in the 20th Anniversary meeting of the Government Meeting Planners. 

Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Benson Hotel, SW Broadway, Portland
Contact:  Kim Blanding, Court Administrator’s Office, Salem, Oregon