WTC Newsletter March 2015 - World Trade Center Portland

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER VOLUME 16 / NO. 1
Want more birds in your backyard?
Get inspired to attract more birds to your backyard
The PGE Sustainability Committee is hosting a Greenbag Thursday,
March 26 at noon in 2WTC Flags with Nikkie West, Portland
Audubon’s Backyard Habitat Program Coordinator.
The Backyard Habitat program educates,
assists and officially certifies homeowners
within the cities of Portland and Lake Oswego,
to restore native wildlife habitat in their
backyards. There are five program elements:
removal of aggressive weeds, naturescaping
with native plants, storm water management,
pesticide reduction and wildlife stewardship. All homeowners,
avid gardeners and nature enthusiasts are encouraged to attend.
Rubicon goes Underground!
Rubicon International is taking a ride on the
London Tube this year. As part of its business plan
roll-out, the educational consulting company
transformed its office space into the London
Underground, complete with maps and route
signs so all employees know how to get from
Piccadilly to Buckingham Palace. To set the stage at the January unveiling,
Rubicon partners embraced character roles including Her Majesty the
Queen Janet Burreson and Prime Minister Roger Smith. The lively décor
brightens up Rubicon’s office space and
revitalizes the staff with creative energy.
The spirit of London greets employees each
day, with the iconic “Mind the Gap” signs at
the foot of each elevator. From dawn to dusk,
the neon London Underground sign is quietly
aglow in the elevator bay. As part of the British
invasion, windows boast frosted decals of London’s landmarks and many
of the framed artwork pieces around the office showcase Big Ben, the
Queen’s Guard and Parliament, to name a few. If employees are unsure
which line to take, they simply check the Tube platform signs throughout
the office for easy navigation to Wimbledon Park and back.
Whether they’re recording their next educational video in Abbey Road
Studios or holding a firm-wide meeting in the Globe Theatre, Rubicon
International has certainly caught Beatlemania!
March
2015
Happenings
at the Conference Center
Third Rail Rep Theatre shows
www.thirdrailrep.org/national-theatre-live
WTC and PGE 2nd Annual Earth Day
April 15, 2015 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fair: 2WTC Plaza | Shredding Truck: 3WTC Plaza
Spring… a great time to give blood
May 5, 2015 | 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Plaza Conference Room
Register at www.redcrossblood.org sponsor code
“pgeworldtradecenter” or call the Red Cross at 503-528-5603.
Easterseals Bloomfest Tulip Sale
April 3, 2015 | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
1WTC Plaza, Elevator Lobby, & 3WTC Bridge
www.or.easterseals.com
Buy a bunch. Share a bunch. In celebration of our 25th anniversary,
we challenge you to help us fill 25,000 tulip vases by March 26.
10 tulips for $5
Fred MacLeod is up for a challenge
Fred is a guy who likes challenges. During the week, you will find him
performing a variety of WTC functions as manager of the Corporate
Services Group and WTC Sales and Catering.
Fred is not intimidated by challenges outside his comfort zone. He has
a knack of turning departments around by setting goals and objectives
and then taking the initiative to make them happen. He has taken on
and been successful in FERC critical information protection (CIP),
engineering and telecommunications, service desk and planning, PMO
and data center management.
He likes to take on challenges in his personal time too. You might find
Fred parachuting with his daughter, hiking or zip lining in Maui.
Fred likes the variety of work in his current job, which he began Nov.
1, 2014. In the Corporate Services Group, he manages the WTC fleet
vehicles, forms and envelopes, copiers and printers, vending, and
conference room scheduling. In his WTC sales and catering management
role, he supports a strong team that provides sales and banquet services
for wedding, auditorium and conference room events.
Fred was born and raised in North Dakota. After a tour in the Marines,
Fred moved to Portland 30 years ago and worked in a variety of jobs —
from welder to limo driver to home remodeler — as well as 25 years in IT.
Fred spent the last 20 years in a leadership role, including the past eight
years at PGE.
He is happy to be living in Oregon, where he and his wife of 30 years and
his two great daughters live. They enjoy the ocean, desert and “being an
hour away from doing something different and exciting daily,” Fred says.
Security reminders for every day
Share the following safety and security reminders with fellow tenants:
• Be smart with your computer use with these tips:
° Lock your computer when you step away from your desk.
° Create a strong password to include one of the following:
uppercase letters; lowercase letters; numbers;
special characters; minimum of eight characters.
° Change your password frequently.
° Don’t share your password.
° Don’t write it down and hide it around your desk.
° Use different passwords for different accounts.
° Read and follow your company policy on passwords.
• Never leave your purse or valuables unsecured at your desk.
• Be sure and lock your vehicle, even if you leave nothing in it.
Retail Corner
Washington Mutual
At Washington Federal, we’re
in the business of bringing simplicity to yours. Running a business can
be complicated enough without worrying about your finances. That’s
why we offer straightforward solutions to help you make the most of
your money. As a Northwest-based company, we know that when the
community thrives, we thrive.
To find more about how Washington Federal can help your small
business, contact our Portland branch at 127 SW Salmon Street, or
call or email us at 503-226-1300 or [email protected]. For
more information about Washington Federal, visit our blog at blog.
washingtonfederal.com or our website at washingtonfederal.com.
Member FDIC.
Anne’s Deli
Did you know we take credit cards for any purchase over $5?
Specials: Spaghetti on Thursdays (pre-order) limited availability.
Bento available everyday: organic brown rice and steamed vegetables.
Advantis Credit Union
Slim down high interest debt with an Advantis Credit Union personal loan
Do you have high interest debt that’s weighing you down? Consolidate
higher interest bank credit cards and loans with an Advantis personal
loan at limited-time rates as low as 6.99% APR.*
You’ll pay off your debt faster and enjoy significant interest savings.
Or use an Advantis personal loan to pay for a large expense, like a
vacation, wedding or home project. Enjoy fixed terms up to five years,
no processing fees and local lending guidance from start to finish. Apply
in-branch, online or by phone by March 31 to enjoy special rates.
*APR= Annual Percentage Rate. APRs range from 6.99% to 14.99% and will be based on your credit qualifications. To qualify
for special offer, applications must be received between January 1, 2015 and March 31, 2015. All loans subject to underwriting
approval. Payment example on a fixed-rate 5-year personal loan at 6.99% would be $19.80 per $1000 borrowed. APR based on
average rate for balance transfer credit cards sourced from www.bankrate.com as of 12/4/14. Based on the Credit Card Minimum
Payment Calculator at www.bankrate.com. To view a full amortization schedule click “View Report”. Estimate assumes a starting
balance of $15,000 with a minimum principal and interest payment totaling 3% of the outstanding balance, no interest rate
change and no additional credit advances. Changes to interest rate may increase or decrease the repayment period. Paying more
than the minimum payment will reduce interest paid and the repayment period. Savings is an estimate for illustration purposes
only and assumes that you make your minimum payment each month on time. Your actual savings may vary depending on the
APR and term of your Advantis Personal Loan and the actual terms of your credit card account.
Get FEMA text messages in emergencies
• You can use the FEMA text message program to receive regular safety
tips for dealing with disasters and to search for open shelters and open
disaster recovery centers.
• Report security incidents for timely follow-up.
• All FEMA text messages are sent from this dedicated number:
43362 (4FEMA).
• If you don’t feel safe walking to your vehicle at the end of the day,
you can always call Security to provide an escort.
• The FEMA text message program is not a substitute for 9-1-1. During
an emergency, call your local fire, EMS police or 0-1-1.
Consider these tips daily. They are important ways to keep you from being
a victim.
Bob Baertlein
Security Manager | 503-464-7741
• For a list of all the disaster-specific keywords you can sign up for to
receive bimonthly safety tips, go to www.fema.gov/text-messages.
World Trade Center Portland / 121 SW Salmon Street / Portland, Oregon 97204
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