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Family and Friends Night at Boon’s Treasury

October 11, 2013 By Friends of OSD

Family and Friends Night at Boon’s Treasury

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This historic building that houses Boon’s Treasury (McMenamins) sits on the northern edge of downtown Salem and features delicious pub food and handcrafted ales, wines and spirits.

On October 13 2013, September 23, 2014, and September 22, 2015, Boon’s hosted a “Family and Friends Night” with a portion of the profits going to FOSD to support projects such as the Family Learning Program, Educational Enhancement Awards, and other innovative programs at OSD.

From 5:00 p.m. to closing, nearly every table was full as families and friends gathered to support FOSD, partake of menu items and just enjoy time together.  At the end of the evening, Boon’s management invited FOSD to come again in 2016, and we have already made plans to do so!

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Family Learning Program

June 17, 2013 By Friends of OSD

Family Learning Program

In October 2013, families with children of all ages came to OSD for a weekend of workshops and activities at no cost to them.  OSD’s dietary staff prepared delicious meals for families who were housed in OSD’s dormitories.  Parents really enjoyed being able to relax, to eat without doing all the chores, and to get to know other parents.  A full schedule of workshops for parents rounded out the weekend.

During the workshops, the children were divided into age groups for supervised activities including swimming, captioned movies, and a bouncy house.  Before leaving, families participated in team-building activities, a family photo opportunity, an art contest, and a thrilling scavenger hunt.

It is hoped that this program will become an annual event.

This event was made possible by an award from FOSD. Learn more about FOSD’s award opportunities »

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“The Signal Season of Dummy Hoy” at The Pentacle Theater

June 19, 2012 By Friends of OSD

“The Signal Season of Dummy Hoy” at The Pentacle Theater

Friends of Oregon School for the Deaf (FOSD) hosted a performance of “The Signal Season of Dummy Hoy” as a fundraiser on June 19, 2012 at the Pentacle Theater.

William Ellsworth “Dummy” Hoy (1862-1961), deaf himself, began his baseball career in 1886 at the age of 24. Later, at the end of his rookie year with the Washington Senators Hoy led the National League in stolen bases—an astonishing 82. He set a fielding record for the Senators that still stands. Hoy also played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox, among other teams.

The play, co-directed by Cherie Ulmer and Jeff Brownson, was about Hoy’s early entry into minor league baseball. It was peppered with rowdy players, a pioneering female reporter, a seasoned umpire and Hoy’s experiences, including lots of humor and poignant conflicts. “The Signal Season of Dummy Hoy” confronts us with our misconceptions about those who are different, highlights our desire to be understood and underscores the power of pursuing our dreams.

The play was interpreted, there was a display of OSD sports accomplishments, and there was a silent auction of baseball memorabilia and other items before the play and during intermission.

A great time was had by all and we had the opportunity to recognize Founding Member Jane Mulholland!

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IMG_2702The FOSD mission and purpose is to support the enhancement of programs and services for students at OSD beyond the State’s funding responsibility*. The FOSD Board has identified four initiatives for which awards may be granted:  education, cultural activities, innovative programs and minor capital improvement projects.

Founded by a small group of dedicated people in 2006, FOSD was established to support the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD).  From that beginning, Friends of OSD has grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer Board of Directors. In 2014, FOSD created an Advisory Council of 15 members.

The Friends of OSD Strategic Plan provides direction as the nonprofit continues to expand. We are proud to say that 95% of all grants and donations go directly to programs that benefit students.

*The State of Oregon is responsible for operating programs and services for the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD). Federal case law establishes the expectation that special education services provided by a school be reasonably designed to ensure students make progress. Friends of OSD will not replace or supplant the responsibilities of the state.

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