Past Events

February 16, 2012 : A Day of Legislative and Judicial Tribute

A day of ceremonies to honor

The Honorable Betty Roberts

Thursday, February 16, 2012

On behalf of the Oregon Senate,
Senate President Peter Courtney
cordially invites you to attend the Senate Floor Session
February 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM
for consideration of Senate Concurrent Resolution 205
honoring Justice Betty Roberts
for her service to the state of Oregon.

The Oregon Supreme Court and the Oregon Court of Appeals
invite you to a judicial tribute to honor
the judicial service of the Honorable Betty Roberts
Oregon Supreme Court Courtroom
1163 State Street, Salem
1:30 TO 3:00 P.M.

rsvp.betty.roberts.memorialceremony@ojd.state.or.us (no later than February 10).

July 28, 2011 : In Memorium – A Video

Justice Betty Roberts died at home on June 25, 2011.

A celebraton of Betty’s life was held July 28, 2011, at Portland State University.

To see the printed program for the event, click here: Program_Betty Roberts Memorial Service

Thanks to the wonderful work of Brian Grant at Portland State University (and Portland State for hosting), we are very pleased to have a recording of the memorial service available online for viewing.

Below is a link to the event in its entirety (a little over 2 hours).) You can skip around to see the parts you want.

To see (and print) viewing tips (1 page), click here: Video Viewing Tips

To view the video, click here:
http://echo360.pdx.edu/ess/echo/presentation/4c31ae1b-9a02-45ec-a06b-4d460e6850ae

January 25, 2011 : Women in the Law, U of O

Justice Roberts will participate in a video conference with students in a “Women in the Law” class at the University of Oregon Law School on the campus in Eugene. Justice Roberts’ autobiography With Grit and By Grace, Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir is assigned reading for the class. Justice Roberts will discuss current and past status of women as lawyers, judges and legislators, and comment on current issues and challenges for women.

Time: 3-4:30 PM
Location: University of Oregon White Stag studio, Old Town, Portland (limited to students enrolled in the class).
Contact: Caroline Forell, Clayton R. Hess Professor of Law, University of Oregon School of Law, cforell@uoregon.edu

January 18, 2011 : The Author’s Forum, Willamette Falls TV

Dr. Vernica Esaqui will interview Justice Betty Roberts for The Author’s Forum on Willamette Falls TV. Topics will cover events in Justice Roberts’ life, with perspectives and comments on current events, and excerpts from her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir.

Contact: media@wfmcstudios.org

December 21, 2010 : Kruse Way Rotary

Justice Betty Roberts will speak about her life as it reflects a part of Oregon history and the women’s movement, including readings from her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir.

Time: Noon-1:30 M
Location: Home Builders Association, 15555 SW Bangy Road, Lake Oswego
Contact: Mike Shell, 503-348-2652

“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).

November 20, 2010 : Tillamook County Library

A Conversation with Justice Betty Roberts based on her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir. There is no charge and the public is invited.

Time: 2-3:30 PM
Location: Tillamook County Library, 1716 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon.
Contact: Sara Charlton, Director, Tillamook County Library, scharlton@beachbook.org, 503- 842-4792.

“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).

October 24, 2010 : Yoga Nook Students and Friends

A Conversation with Justice Betty Roberts about her life and times, including readings from and comments topics covered in her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir.

Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Private Residence, SE Portland
Contact: Terri Ferrario, 503-351-7023

“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).

October 11, 2010 : OSU Graduate Seminar

Justice Roberts will join a meeting of the graduate seminar “Systems of Oppression in Women’s Lives”. The course examines issues of sexism, racism, classism, heterosexism, antisemitism, ageism, and other forms of oppression. To look at these issues, the students read a memoir each week and analyze it in terms of theories of systems of oppression. This week, the students will have read Justice Roberts’ book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir. Justice Roberts’ comments and discussion with the students will focus on specific Oregon elements of the women’s movement, what it was like before, progress made, work still to be done, resisting sexism, and other relevant topics.

Time: 2:00 – 4:50 PM
Location: Oregon State University, Waldo 329, Corvallis.
Contact:  Susan M. Shaw, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Women Studies
                      School of Language, Culture, and Society; Oregon State University
                      Corvallis, OR 97331
                      541-737-3082

September 3, 2010 : McMinnville Rotary

A Conversation with Justice Betty Roberts based on her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir. Rotarians and guests are invited.

Time: Noon
Location: Grand Ballroom, 325 NE 3rd, McMinnville, Oregon
Contact: Ray Fields, 503-224-0644

“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).

July 20, 2010 : Century of Action, Oregon Women Vote

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!

July 9, 2010 : Jefferson Public Radio (JPR)

Air Time: 8 AM
Location: On the dial at 90.1 FM (KSOR-Ashland) and other settings in southwest Oregon, northern California.

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.

July 1, 2010 : KBOO Radio, Voices from the Edge

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.

June 30, 2010 : KGW, Live @7, On the Square

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).

May 19, 2010 : Salem Rotary Club

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).

April 27, 2010 : United Church of Christ, Congregational

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).

April 15, 2010 : Luncheon at McMorran House, Eugene

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).

March 2, 2010 : Red Cross “Women’s History” Month

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.

February 17, 2010 : OSU Class “Women and Leadership”

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).

November 20, 2009 : Government Meeting Planners

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

November 17, 2009 : Dedication, Wayne Morse Suite

Justice Betty Roberts will participate in the dedication of the Wayne Morse suite of the University of Oregon, Portland Center.

Time: 5:30 PM
Location: University of Oregon, Portland Center
Contact: Margaret Hallock, Director Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics, hallock@uoregon.edu, 541-346-3894.

November 12, 2009 : PSU Friends of History

A Conversation with Justice Betty Roberts based on her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir. There is no charge and the public is invited.

Time: 7-8:30 PM
Location: Portland State University, Smith Memorial Center, 1825 SW Broadway, Room 338.
Contact: KC Piccard-Krone, 503-725-5473

“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).

October 19, 2009 : Book Club, Salem

Book club members will have a conversation with Justice Betty Roberts about her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir.

October 15, 2009 : Book Club, SW Portland

Book club members will have a conversation with Justice Betty Roberts about her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir.

October 13, 2009 : Mary Leonard Law Society

The Mary Leonard Law Society is the chapter of Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) based in Salem, Oregon. This meeting is the annual no-host lunch to welcome new admittees to the Oregon Bar. Betty Roberts will be the speaker. Lawyers and law students, both men and women, are invited.

Time: noon – 1 PM
Location: Alessandro’s Ristorante & Galleria, 120 Commercial St. NE, Salem Oregon 97301
Contact for Reservations: Vanessa Nordyke, vanessa.a.nordyke@doj.state.or.us.

“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)

October 9, 2009 : Oregon Supreme Court at 150 Years and Beyond

An all-day conference at Willamette University in celebration of “Supreme Sesquicentennial: The Oregon Supreme Court at 150 Years and Beyond.” Justice Roberts will participate on a panel on “A Diverse Bench, A Diverse Bar.”

Time: TBA
Location: Willamette University, Salem Oregon
Room to be announced.
Contact: TBA

October 8, 2009 : NEW Leadership Annual Luncheon

Featured speakers are young women who are current leaders in business, education, politics, and law in Oregon. Justice Roberts to be recognized for her leadership in Oregon politics and law.

Time: 11 AM
Location: Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park, Portland 97205
Contact: Melody Rose, PhD, Chair, Political Science Department,
Portland State University, rosem@pdx.edu, 503-725-3137

“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).

October 4, 2009 : Oregon Commission on Women

Oregon Commission on Women Annual Luncheon. Women of Achievement Awards to be presented to Arlene Schneitzer and Gert Boyle. Keynote speaker, Former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Betty Roberts.

Time: 11:30 AM
Location: TBD
Contact: TBA

September 25, 2009 : Oregon Women Laywers

Oregon Women Lawyers all-day conference in celebration of the 20th anniversary of its founding.

Keynote Address by Sarah Weddington, lawyer in the Roe v. Wade case before the U.S. Supreme Court, decided in 1973, with an introduction by Former Supreme Court Justice Betty Roberts.

“With Grit and By Grace, Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir” will be available for purchase and signing by the author.

Time: TBA
Location: Portland Marriot Hotel, 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland 97201
Contact: Linda Tommasi. Executive Director of Oregon Women Lawyers, PO Box 40393, Portland, Oregon 97240
503-595-7826.

September 17, 2009 : Willamette View Retirement Community

In recognition of the 150th birthday of the State of Oregon, the topic of this program is “Oregon Statehood and Women”. It will be a conversation with Justice Betty Roberts based on her book With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir. The public is invited to this reading of selections from the book with questions and discussion with the audience.

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM (program time; dinner precedes)
Location: Willamette View Retirement Community
12705 SE River Road, Milwaukie 97222
Sponsoring host: International Relations and Public Affairs Committee at Willamette View Retirement Community.
Contact:Bernard della Santina, bdellas@comcast.net, 503-652-6639.

“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).

August 27, 2009 : U of O Women in the Law Class

Justice Roberts will participate in a video conference with a Women in the Law class at the University of Oregon Law School on the campus in Eugene. With Grit and By Grace … is assigned reading for the first meeting of the class for the fall term, and Justice Roberts will discuss how far women have come in the past few decades as lawyers, judges and legislators, and the challenges ahead for women.

Time: 4-5:30 PM
Location: University of Oregon White Stag studio, Old Town, Portland (limited to students enrolled in the class).
Contact: Caroline Forell, Clayton R. Hess Professor of Law, University of Oregon School of Law, cforell@uoregon.edu

August 17, 2009 : PSU Teens Lead 2009 Program

The Teens Lead 2009 Program is sponsored by New Leadership Oregon, lead by Melody Rose, PhD and Chair of the Portland State University Political Science Department. Justice Betty Roberts will be a member on a panel of “Oregon Women Leaders” with other elected women, moderated by Jane Cease, former State Senator. Limited to program students.

Time: 1-2:30 PM
Location: Portland State University, Urban and Public Affairs Building, SW 5th and Mill Street, Room 212G.
Contact: Sunny Petit, Center for Women, Politics and Policy; 503-725-2895, nlormail@pdx.edu.

April 17, 2009 : HomeWord Bound Fundraiser

HomeWord Bound: An Event of Literary Proportions — An event to benefit Community Partners for Affordable Housing. Justice Roberts will be one of the guest authors at this event.

Tickets: $60; two for $100 – includes dinner, silent auction, author signings and books available for sale. Reservations required – go to the web site www.cpahinc.org or contact Tracy (see below).
Time: 6 pm.
Location: Tualatin Country Club
9145 SW Tualatin Rd
Tualatin OR 97062
Contact: Tracy Stepp, Community Partners for Affordable Housing, Inc.; 503-293-4038; tstepp@cpahinc.org

April 16, 2009 : Lewis and Clark Law School

Justice Roberts will give the inaugural address for a “Betty Roberts Women in Law” program, following a panel of speakers:
   Hon. Deanell Tacha, U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
   Elizabeth Cabraser, Partner, Lieff Cabraser, Heimann & Berstein LLP, San Francisco, CA
Donna Maddux ’02, Attorney in Charge, Organized Crime Section, Criminal Division, Oregon Dept. of Justice

The event is free, but RSVP in advance is required. For more details and registration go to web page http://www.lclark.edu/dept/lscs/womeninthelaw.html

Time: 5-7:30 PM
Location: Lewis & Clark Law School
10015 SW Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, Oregon
Contact: Elizabeth Davis, Ass’t Dean Career Services & Alumni Relations; eadavis@lclark.edu; 503-768-6610

April 8, 2009 : Book Club

Time: TBA
Location: Private home, Portland
Contact: Betty Roberts, 503-221-9929 or roberts@europa.com

April 2, 2009 : Viva Libra Book Club

Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Private Home
Contact: Betty Roberts, 503-221-9929, roberts@europa.com

April 2, 2009 : Oregon Library Association Conference

Justice Roberts will be the keynote speaker. The theme of the conference is “Oregon Reads: One State, Many Stories”
Time: 8:30 am.
Location: Salem Conference Center,
                  200 Commercial Street SE
                  Salem, Oregon 97301
Contact: Robert Hulshof-Schmidt, Oregon State Library, Salem
                 robert-hulshof-schmidt@state.or.us; 503-378-5030

March 24, 2009 : Portland Pearl Rotary Breakfast

Program: Justice Roberts will discuss her book “With Grit and By Grace” and her political role as a legislator during the Governor Tom McCall years, a time that coincided with a society in transition involving the civil rights movement, the peace movement, and the women’s movement.
Time: 7:25-8:30 am
Location: Eco Trust Building, 2nd floor
721 NW 9th, Portland
Parking: Parking is on the 10th Avenue side. Look for the visitor spaces — earlier arrivers get those — otherwise you can park on the street using a meter. Also the Streetcar runs right past the building.
Contact: George Wright; georgec3pub@comcast.net,
503-223-3083

March 17, 2009 : Federal Employees recognition of Women’s History Month

Details: Judge Roberts will be the guest speaker at a Federal employees special event in recognition of Women’s History Month.
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Location: Main Auditorium, Eastside Federal Complex, Building 911, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Contact: Anthony Wynn, Equal Employment Opportunity Asst, 503-231-6231, Anthony_Wynn@fws.gov

March 15, 2009 : Humanists of Greater Portland

Program: Justice Roberts will be the speaker at their weekly meeting, to be followed by questions and discussion with attendees. She will speak about the themes developed in her book “With Grit and By Grace”, such as being prepared for opportunities, and the roles motivation and hard work play in our lives; and compare these qualities with Malcolm Gladwell’s book “Outliers” in which the author sees success as a matter of social dynamics and luck.
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Friendly House, NW 26^th & Thurman Streets, Portland, Oregon
Contact: Del Allen; info@portlandhumanists.org 503-222-5531

March 9, 2009 : Book signing event at the Capitol Gift Shop

Details: Betty will be signing books at the Capitol Gift Shop in the Rotunda of the State Capitol Building
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: State Capitol Gift Shop, Salem, OR
Contact: Linda Gardner, Linda.Gardner@state.or.us, 503-986-1391

February 25, 2009 : Women and Leadership, Public Event

Public event following the Women and Leadership class held earlier the same day.
Program: Justice Roberts and Dr. Melody Rose (Chair of the Political Science Department at Portland State University) will speak about their own research and writing projects, and the work that is being done to encourage more women to become involved in politics.
Time: TBA (evening)
Location: TBA, Corvallis Oregon

February 25, 2009 : Women and Leadership Class

Program: Judge Roberts will team wih Dr. Melody Rose, Chair of the Political Science Department at Portland State University, to discuss the history of women in politics and the importance of women in developing public policy.
Time: 2 – 4:50 PM
Location:  Oregon State University, Gilkey Hall, Room 100
                 Corvallis, Oregon
Contact: Beth Rietveld, Director of Women’s Center,
                541-737-1330, beth.rietveld@oregonstate.edu

January 31, 2009 : League of Women Voters

League of Women Voters, East Multnomah County
Program: Betty Roberts will read from her book “With Grit and By Grace” and discuss the importance of women in politics in the 1960′s, 70′s, and 80′s, a period when women’s organizations were influential in breaking the barriers of inequality.
Time: 10 AM
Location: Gresham Memorial Chapel and Events Center
                  257 SE Roberts Ave. (south of Powell Blvd.)
                  Gresham Oregon
Contact: Shirley Luttropp luttropp.j.s@comcast.net;
                  503-665-4649

January 18, 2009 : KLCC “Sunday at Noon” Radio Program

KLCC 89.7 FM “Sunday at Noon” radio talk program with Claude Offenbacher and Andrew Bartholomew, Co-hosts. They will be speaking with Justice Roberts about her life as she’s written about it in With Grit and By Grace, with particular emphasis on her breakthroughs as a woman, and her commitment to gender equality. It is an hour-long show, with listeners invited to call in (541-463-5522 or toll free at 1-800-922-3682) or to Email us during the show at SundayatNoon@klcc.org. The show will air on KLCC-FM and its sister stations in central and western Oregon, and can be heard live at 89.7 FM in the Eugene/Springfield area — or anywhere in the world at www.klcc.org. We will also archive the show on our website for future listening.
Time: 12 noon
Location: Broadcast live from the studio in Eugene, Oregon
136 W. 5th Avenue
Contact: sundayatnoon@klcc.org

December 7, 2008 : Oregon Historical Society Holiday Cheer

Details: Betty will be one of 50 authors signing their books. Oregon artists will also be showing their works. Great gift ideas! Public invited.
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
Location: Oregon Historical Society
Contact: Kell Smith, Oregon Historical Society Bookstore, (503) 306-5230, email museumstore@ohs.org

December 3, 2008 : Holiday Open House, State Capitol Building

Public is welcome and invited !!

Betty will be one of 10-12 authors to sign books in the Rotunda. The event also features wine and cheese tastings, caroling, and other seasonal festivities.

Location: State Capitol Building Rotunda, Salem, OR
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Contact: Linda Gardner, Capitol Gift Shop Manager 503-986-1391

November 17, 2008 : Book Club

Time: 7 PM
Location: Portland, OR
Contact: Betty Roberts, 503-221-9929 or roberts@europa.com

November 12, 2008 : Book Club

Time: 7 PM
Location: Portland, OR
Contact: Betty Roberts, 503-221-9929 or roberts@europa.com

November 7-9, 2008 : Wordstock

Betty will be at the Oregon State University Press booth at various time throughout the weekend. Her book will always be available there.

Details: Wordstock Festival
Location: Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE MLK, Jr. Blvd.. Portland OR 97232
Contact: :Tom Booth, Oregon State University Press;

November 6, 2008 : Oregon Women Lawyers Leadership Book Club

A book club to encourage women lawyers to read about, and to have discussions about, developing leaders. “With Grit and By Grace” by Betty Roberts has been selected for this meeting, and to have Betty talk about women in politics.

Location: TBD
Time: 7:00 PM
Contact: Heather Weigler, phone 503-432-6578

November 5, 2008 : Election Day Plus One

Details: Betty Roberts discusses the general election results and the campaigns from her perspective as a long-recognized figure in politics. She wll analyze what the outcome of the election means for the coming session of the state legislature and state government, and give speculations on how the new Congress and the new president will work on issues. She will also talk about her new book “With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir”.
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: OASIS, Macy’s downtown, 4th floor; 621 SW 5th Ave., Portand OR 97204
Contact: OASIS, 503-241-3059

October 31, 2008 : Eugene City Club

Betty will speak at the Eugene City Club on the topic of “Women in Politics: Then and Now”.

Location: Downtown Athletic Club, 999 Willamette Street
(Parking garage is behind on Oak and 10th)
Time: Noon
Contact: John DeLeau 541-736-3127 hjohndelow@peoplepc.com

October 29, 2008 : University of Oregon Law School

Details: Justice Betty Roberts meets with students and faculty to discuss her experiences in politics and law in Oregon.
Time: 11:45 AM
Location: Law School, Room 141; Eugene OR
Contact: Margaret Hallock, 541-346-3699

October 18, 2008 : Portland State University Class of 1958 Reunion

Details: Betty Roberts will be the dinner keynote speaker.
Time: 5:30 PM Cocktails, followed by dinner and discussion
Location: Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 228 (Multicultural Center). 1825 SW Broadway, Portland
Contact: Mary, 503-725-5073

October 15 – 17, 2008 : National Association of Women Judges

Details: 30th Annual Conference; Betty Roberts is an Honorary Co-Chair. There wll be a display of books by women lawyers and judges, including “With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir” by Betty Roberts.
Location: Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel, 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland OR 97201, 800-228-9290
Contact: Judge Ellen Rosenblum, Oregon Court of Appeals

October 11, 2008 : Paulina Springs Book Store, Redmond

Betty will read from her book and discuss topics from questions and suggestions from the audience. Public is invited.

Location: Redmond, Oregon (in historic old Redmond, across the street and a bit north of High Desert Gallery)
Time: 6:30 PM
Contact: Brad Smith book@paulinasprings.com

October 10, 2008 : Paulina Springs Book Store, Sisters, OR

Betty will read from her book and discuss topics from questions and suggestions from the audience. Public is invited.

Location:
Time: 6:30 PM
Contact: Brad Smith book@paulinasprings.com

October 9, 2008 : Cascade Women Lawyers, Bend

Betty will speak at a meeting in Bend.
Time: 5 PM
Location: Karnopp Peterson LLP law offices, Bend, Oregon
Contact: Laura Craghead bendlaurie@gmail.com

October 1, 2008 : Unitarian Women’s Alliance

Time: 11:30 AM
Location: First Unitarian Church, 1011 SW 12^th Ave., Portland OR
Contact: Elsa Porter, 503-796-6890; or Betty Roberts, 503-221-9929 or roberts@europa.com

September 21, 2008 : Eugene Public Library

Time: 2 PM
Location: 100 West 10th Ave, between Olive and Charnelton Streets, Eugene OR (entrance to lower level parking faces Charnelton Street)
Contact: Laura Phillips
http://uoduckstore.com/literaryduck/generalbooks/author_events.cfm

September 16, 2008 : Book Club

Details: TOC Book Club. Others are welcome to attend. Please call ahead.
Time: 6 PM
Location: NE Portland OR
Contact: Betty Roberts, 503-221-9929 or roberts@europa.com

September 12, 2008 : Safety in Numbers

Details: Portland Women’s Crisis Line fund-raising dinner and auction, featuring Betty Roberts as keynote speaker, and author of “With Grit and By Grace: Breaking Trails in Politics and Law, A Memoir”.
Time: 6 PM
Location: Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St, Portland OR 97209
(503) 225-0047
Contact: Linda Miles and Rebecca Nicholas, phone 503-872-8627. www.pwcl.org; for tickets

September 10, 2008 : Book Club

Details: Grateful Read Book Club
Time: 7 PM
Location: SW Portland OR
Contact: Betty Roberts, 503-221-9929 or roberts@europa.com

September 9, 2008 : Women in Architecture

Details: Betty will do a presentation about and readings from her book “With Grit and By Grace”, and then have discussion with participants.
Time: 6 PM
Location: American Institute of Architecture building, 403 NW 11^th, Portland OR
Contact: Emily Refi

September 8, 2008 : Book Club

Details: Boring Book Club and Mt. Tabor Book Club are joining for this event.
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Gresham OR
Contact: Betty Roberts, 503-221-9929 or roberts@europa.com

September 8, 2008 : Book Club

Details: The Uncommon Readers Book Club has invited another book club and all residents of the American Plaza Condominiums to attend this event.
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: SW Portland OR
Contact: Betty Roberts, 503-221-9929 or roberts@europa.com