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Portland Rally
What is the Respect Rally? Watch the video:
Respect Rally from Respect Rx on Vimeo.

We're holding a special showcase Respect Rally in Portland! Teens and adults: You're invited to come experience the Rally and learn how you can be trained to be a Respect Rally Leader later this year.
Sunday April 19, 2009
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Portland State University
Smith Memorial Student Union
Room 294
(Parking is free)
Registration Details
Register a "Respect Pod" of up to 10 adults and teens. You'll be working in your pod throughout the day as well as with the whole group. We are also testing out new activities for our co-ed/boys only Rally at this showcase!
• $100 per Respect Pod - maximum 10 adults and teens per Pod.
• The Respect Pod fee can be applied toward your full Leader Training later this year!
• All minors *must* be accompanied by an adult and have a signed parental permission slip to attend.
• Please make sure to list the names of each person in your Pod when registering.
• Each participate will get a RESPECT goodie bag!
Capacity for the entire event is limited to 100 participants—so register today. Also, we understand in these times that you're using your resources wisely, so please email us ask us for what you need. "Asking for Help" is a Step to Respect, after all!
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