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ORARA News & Activities ORARA Board for 2012/Contacts Upcomming events: June 14 10 a.m. Board/Membership Meeting 1125 SE Madison, Room 103-B July 12 11 a.m.—1:30 p.m. “Union Friends" Picnic, Laurelhurst Park, Potluck: meat and drinks provided by unions attending August—No meetings scheduled Past events in 2012: Questions? Call Secretary Leanna Hakala, 503-667-8189 (h) or 503-464-6062 © or email flips8189@comcast.net.

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