The PAL Blog

Jul 07

PAL member, Hailey Satyna, marches in the Giant Street Parade on July 4th in support of the Molalla Public Library.PAL member, Hailey Satyna, marches in the Giant Street Parade on July 4th in support of the Molalla Public Library.

Molalla PAL Marches in 2008 Kiddie's Parade over the 4th of July Weekend

A special thank you to John Doctor & GCL Construction, PAL parents, volunteers, and PAL staff for all the support and effort they contributed to allow our kids to participate in the parade…GREAT JOB!

Molalla PAL member, Codi Edwards, participates in the 2008 Kiddie’s Parade on her horse.Molalla PAL member, Codi Edwards, participates in the 2008 Kiddie’s Parade on her horse.

Kiddies Parade 2008Kiddies Parade 2008

Molalla PAL kids marching in the 2008 Kiddies Parade on July 3, 2008.Molalla PAL kids marching in the 2008 Kiddies Parade on July 3, 2008.

A special thanks to Molalla PAL staff member, Ute Reed, and several parents for all their help in preparing the kids for the Kiddie’s Parade…GREAT JOB!A special thanks to Molalla PAL staff member, Ute Reed, and several parents for all their help in preparing the kids for the Kiddie’s Parade…GREAT JOB!

Molalla PAL “Cheer Squad” during the 2008 Kiddie’s Parade over the 4th of July.Molalla PAL “Cheer Squad” during the 2008 Kiddie’s Parade over the 4th of July.

Molalla PAL boys holding down the “parade fort” in the truck and on their bikes.Molalla PAL boys holding down the “parade fort” in the truck and on their bikes.

A special thank you to John Doctor and GCL Construction for sponsoring Molalla PAL’s participation in the 2008 Kiddie’s Parade.A special thank you to John Doctor and GCL Construction for sponsoring Molalla PAL’s participation in the 2008 Kiddie’s Parade.

Jul 05

NYSP Application - Camp starts July 7th.

Jul 03

PAL Camp Article from the Portland Tribune

Food Donations Still Needed!

Donations are still welcome for NYSP.

PAL is hosting the National Youth Sports Program (4-week day camp) on the campus of PSU July 7-August 1, 2008 and we need your help in filling the short fall for our daily breakfasts and lunches.  Due to increasing costs, the food service provider can not provide the meals at the state reimbursable rate, as a result PAL must make up the difference.  Your donation of milk, fruit, and veggies would be WELCOMED.  In addition, cash donations to purchase breakfast and lunch items are also accepted.

Options for donations include: 500 small bananas or apples; or 300 cups of fruit (like fruit salad or mandarin oranges); or enough watermelons to ensure 500-600 servings or 300 honeydew melon wedges or 1/4 cup servings of grapes for 300 kids; 500-600 cartons of milk; 250 cups of cereal or 250 waffles (and we need syrup) or 250 bagels or 250 muffins (small) or 250 slices of banana bread (2 oz slice); 300 corns on the cob or 75 cups of broccoli or 300 servings of 2 oz of salad or carrots

Do you know vendors who can help us with milk, fruit, veggies, and other staples? Aramark will work with PAL to weave these products into the meal and give us the matching reduction on the food costs for the day. This is an amazing thing for a food vendor to offer … and we really value our partnership with them.

Call Maura at 503-823-5786 if you can help.

2008 NYSP Letter to Parents

2008 NYSP Bus Routes -

It is your responsibility to be at the bus location early.  There is a minimum of one bus monitor assigned to each bus, and any poor behavior on the bus can result in a child’s expulsion from camp.  PAL does not monitor the bus stop areas, but we encourage parents to volunteer at each site.  Expect some variation of times for the route home.

If parents are driving their kids to PSU, they must arrive at the Ondine Café between 8:15 am - 8:25 am and NOT BEFORE.  On the first day of camp please bring your child to the Portland State University Gymnasium, thanks.

Jul 02

PAL Camp Day Five

A special thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the 2008 PAL Sports Camp.  The Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, MCSO Search & Rescue Post 631, Water Bureau, Maintenance Bureau, Gresham Police Department, Portland Public Schools, American Sani-Can, Kris Martin, Oregon National Guard, and PAL Staff & Volunteers.