Why Does OMA Need My Support?
How Can I Support OMA?
Lifetime Membership
The 5th Annual Auction
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Why Does OMA Need My Support?
The mediation field has experienced significant growth in the last 10 years and more is undoubtedly on the way. Mediation, and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution, are increasingly appearing in our courts, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods and homes. The number of labor contracts requiring mediation as a step in the dispute resolution process is on the rise. And government is considering the use (and regulation) of mediation more than ever. OMA has historically relied on revenues from membership dues and training proceeds to get its business done. While the income and expenses of running a small not-for-profit in the past were in balance, this is no longer the case. If OMA's effectiveness as a trainer, mediation advocate and regulation watchdog is to keep up with growing demands, new sources of revenue must be generated. This is especially true if OMA is to meet the needs of Oregon's growing diverse populations. Not only is Oregon becoming more colorful and vibrant, but the geographic areas using mediation have grown significantly in just the last few years. And other communities require the support of organizations like OMA to introduce mediation services to their citizens. OMA wishes to better reach these non-Willamette Valley communities to serve them with the same excellence the Valley has historically enjoyed.How Can I Support OMA?
Volunteering. While not mentioned above, OMA's success is also attributed to the countless hours of volunteer time offered by its members. All of the committee work, including that by the board, is done by volunteers. As the field of mediation grows, these donated hours will become increasingly important. If you are interested in volunteering on a committee or a project, please contact Cynthia Moore, OMA's Executive Director, for more information. Financial Contributions. OMA is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, which means that your charitable contribution is tax deductible. For many busy people, volunteering time is not an option. Making a financial contribution is a great way to help if you can't offer your time - or even if you are! Click below to make an online donation or mail donations directly to: The Oregon Mediation AssociationPO Box 40041 Portland, Oregon 97240-0041
(503) 872-9775
omediate@teleport.com MAKE AN ONLINE CONTRIBUTION TO OMA
Lifetime Membership In 1999, OMA created a special level of membership. Any individual who subscribes to and supports the purposes of OMA and wishes to express that support via a one-time contribution of $1500 or more is provided a lifetime membership. The pioneering individuals listed below made such a committment to OMA's life member fund. OMA's Lifetime Members:
- Ann Bartsch, Jeff Baumann, Robert Benjamin, Barbara Blackstone, Larry T. Coady, Betsy J. Coddington, Donald Cole, Lynne A. Cox, Jamie Damon, J. Michael Dwyer, Anita Engiles, John C. Gartland, R. Elaine Hallmark, Karen J. Hannan, Barbara Hart, Sam Imperati, Jim Jacks, Joshua Kadish, James Knoll, Molly Rodriguez Keating, Tony Larson, Sid Lezak, Hugh McIsaac, James C. Melamed, Julien Minard, Barbara Ashley Phillips, Marie Rust, Linda Scher, William Schultz, Mike Schnee, Amy Silverberg, Donna Silverberg, Laurel Singer, Ingrid Slezak, Donna Smalldon, Shannon Lee Stewart, Carol Weigler
The Annual Auction OMA's Annual Silent Auction is held at the annual Fall Conference and we need everyone's help! If you are or know someone who is talented, creative, or generous, please come forward and support OMA. There are a number of ways you can participate. We are accepting all ideas and donations for the Silent Auction. We're looking for donations of interesting or valuable objects, any kind of talent that you or someone you know is willing to share, or a business or service that you are connected to that would like to make a tax-deductible donation. Some ideas are listed below, but please feel free to participate in any creative way you want!
· Box lunches with a guided nature walk
· Acupuncture
· Hot air balloon ride
· Music performance
· Art
· Yard crew
· River rafting
· Babysitting with tickets for a night out
· Bicycle tour
· Weekend at a vacation home If you would like more information about contributing to the OMA Silent Auction, please contact OMA at 503-872-9775.
Your contributions will help make Oregon, and the world, a more cooperative place.
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