CUB Celebrates 30 Years, 80’s Style

Almost exactly 30 years ago, in November 1984, CUB was founded by initiative process and an overwhelmingly positive vote of the citizens on Ballot Measure 3, which established CUB as the State of Oregon’s ratepayer advocate. Since then, CUB has worked tirelessly to protect Oregon consumers from inflated utility prices, bad investments, and deregulation.

Last Thursday evening, December 4th, CUB celebrated 30 years of consumer advocacy, in truly rocking 80’s style with over 100 supporters, colleagues, members and friends at the EcoTrust building in Portland’s Pearl District. A fabulous time was had by all!

80’s tribute band Jerris, led by Public Utility Commission Judge Mike Grant, kicked off the festivities with a rocking set including such memorable numbers as Video Killed the Radio Star and Walking on Sunshine. Our event emcee, CUB Board Secretary Linda Tomassi, introduced the raffle, which featured well-rounded packages with a variety of fine wines, edible treats, performing arts passes, vacation tours, a homemade quilt, and even a growler of smoked beer brewed at home by Bob Jenks!

Guests socialized and surveyed the raffle packages while enjoying a delicious spread of seasonal foods provided by Artemis catering. Then, in the spirit of friendly competition and good ol’ 80’s nostalgia, CUB staff members Samuel Pastrick and Leslie Murray led the crowd in a rousing game of trivia, including factoids from pop culture, world events, and the history of CUB and Oregon’s utility industry. Competition was fierce, and the winning team went home with a selection of fine wines. Afterward, Jerris rounded out the evening with another rousing set, which inspired lots of dancing and plenty of merriment.

CUB is grateful to our generous sponsors for supporting this event and joining in the celebration:

Mighty Bears:
NW Natural
Pacific Power
Portland General Electric

Big Bears:
Avista
Cascade Natural Gas

We also extend our thanks to everyone who donated items to the raffle, to everyone who attended the party for celebrating with us, and to all our members and supporters for ensuring that CUB is able to continue its work for Oregon consumers. Here’s to another 30 years!

Nadine Hanhan, Dina Dubson (Renewable NW) and Sommer Templet show off their 80’s fashions

80’s tribute band Jerris rocks the house!

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