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The banner is hung! Welcome to the historic Benson Hotel Portland
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A view of the exterior of The Benson Hotel Portland, built in 1912 by philanthropist, businessman and successful lumber baron, Simon Benson.
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The Historic Stairwell in The Benson is 12 stories featuring over 160 photos and stories
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This landing in the Historic Stairwell at The Benson features photos of the US Presidents who stayed at the hotel
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The Benson staircase and mirror off the main lobby
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The Benson Hotel Portland lobby and Palm Court
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Paul Gunther (Minnesota-retired and assistant conference coordinator) and wife Holly Slocum (who also provided yoga instruction during the conference) enjoy one of the many public water fountains built by Simon Benson
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Lunch and dinner options offered near The Benson included groups of food trucks
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Each ICSOM office has unique features - this room included a Murphy bed. Paul Gunther, Laura Ross and Keith Carrick rest during their pre-conference preparations.
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ICSOM Secretary Laura Ross reunites with Fred Sautter (Oregon-retired), who was a member-at-large on the ICSOM governing board when she was elected in 2002
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Another view of the banner in the lobby of The Benson Hotel Portland
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The Mezzanine overlooking the lobby offered a great meeting place during the conference, just next to the conference room
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Oregon offers many natural wonders and places to visit near Portland. Multnomah Falls is the US's 2nd highest year-round waterfall (620 feet). Benson Bridge overlooks the lower falls. Part of the Columbia River Gorge Area
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Crown Point is on the national register overlooking the Columbia River
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A view of the Columbia River from Crown Point
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The International Rose Test Garden in Portland is the oldest and largest rose garden in the US, with more than 610 varieties of roses. Many delegates found time to visit these astounding grounds
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Member-at-large Kim Tichenor (Louisville) took time to visit the International Rose Garden
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A pre-conference reception held in the London Grill (downstairs from The Benson lobby) revealed a secret wine room
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Editor Mike Muszynski speaks to attendees at the annual New Delegate breakfast in the London Grill
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Guest labor speaker Sarina Roher, secretary-treasurer of the Oregon AFL-CIO
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AFM International President Tino Gagliardi addresses the conference
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President Gagliardi asked recently appointed AFM Vice-President of Canada Allistair Elliott to speak to the conference. [Elliott was appointed following the death of Alan Willaert]
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Player Conferences Council leadership panel discussion - [l-r] Bob Fraser (OCSM), Heather Boehm (TMA), Keith Carrick (ICSOM), Marc Sazer (RMA) and Steve Wade (ROPA)
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Player Conferences Council: ROPA President Steve Wade, RMA President Marc Sazer, ICSOM Chairperson Keith Carrick, OCSM/OMOSC President Bob Fraser, TMA President Heather Boehm
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group photo of conference attendees on The Benson Hotel Portland staircase
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ICSOM Mixer hosted by Local 99 at the Oregon Symphony Event Space.
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Mixer held at the Oregon Symphony Event Space on Wednesday evening after the first day of meetings
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Presenter ICSOM Counsel Kevin Case is always a highlight of the conference covering very timely topics
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a report on ICSOM communications by Chairperson Keith Carrick, Editor Mike Muszynski, President Paul Austin, and Treasurer Peter de Boor
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Sarah Hughes from Labor Notes leads a workshop entitled Beating Apathy
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Jack Latta (Grand Rapids)
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Jessica Phillips (Metropolitan Opera)
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Karl Fenner (Atlanta)
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Rebecca Matayoshi (Hawaii)
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Sharon Yamada (New York Philharmonic)
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Day 2 with Labor Notes - Conference attendees pair off in a workshop exploring communication and listening skills
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Mark Brenner from Labor Notes reviews various breakout group results when dealing with potential job actions
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Jessica Schmidt of Orchestrate Inclusion speaks about Building Belonging in Orchestra Settings and her observations from the various labor presentations she attended over the past few days
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Art pop up in downtown Portland
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ICSOM Secretary Laura Ross (Nashville), with ICSOM Chairperson Emeritus, former Editor, current Milwaukee Delegate & Local President Robert Levine, & former member-at-large & current assistant conference coordinator Paul Gunther (Minnesota-retired)
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Saturday workshop at the conference was a special 3-hour session with RAINN - the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
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Rebecca Casarez, a senior consultant and presenter from RAINN during the Saturday morning workshop
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Jessica St. Germaine, JD and Director of Consulting Services for RAINN, presented at the Saturday morning workshop
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handouts and materials available from RAINN - Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
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ICSOM President, now Emeritus, Paul Austin and ICSOM Chairperson Keith Carrick with a plaque from the conference thanking Austin for his work as both President and former member-at-large
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Past & incoming GB members-Sharon Yamada, Kevin Case, Rebecca Matayoshi, Paul Austin, Laura Ross, Rob Schumitzky, Jessica Phillips, Jack Latta, Nicole Jordan, Mike Muszynski, Keith Carrick, Peter de Boor (Kim Tichenor - NA)
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2024-25 ICSOM Governing Board: Sharon Yamada, Keivn Case, Rebecca Matayoshi, Laura Ross, Jack Latta, Keith Carrick, Mike Muszynski, Nicole Jordan, Peter de Boor, (Kim Tichenor - NA)
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Another famous Portland site some attendees were able to visit was the Portland Japanese Gardens, said to be the most beautiful and authentic gardens outside of Japan.
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Visitors are treated to a profusion of koi at the Portland Japanese Gardens
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The Hiroshima Peace Lantern gifted to the Portland Japanese Gardens
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Evening reception and celebration in The Benson Hotel Portland's Crystal Ballroom
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2 violinists - Leslie Ludena (San Francisco Opera) and Laura Ross (Nashville) at the final reception
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ICSOM Chairperson Keith Carrick shares a few words of praise for ICSOM President Emeritus Paul Austin at the final reception
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ICSOM President Emeritus Paul Austin (Grand Rapids) with a delicious cake with frosting musical notes and the message "We'll Miss You Paul!"
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Paul Gunther (Minnesota-retired) and Holly Slocum discover Underground Portland where sailors were shanghaied into years of servitude and also visited a prohibition speakeasy
