LNA August General Meeting Agenda

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August 22, 2017

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Lents Activity Center

8815 SE Woodstock Blvd

 

Agenda is subject to change based on special presenter’s availability and other time sensitive items that may arise between publication and the general meeting date.

 

7:00 PM Welcome and Introductions.

7:15 PM Holgate Library presentation

7:30 PM Multnomah County Health Department on syringe drop boxes.

7:45 PM Approval of draft Minutes from July General Meeting

Reports:

7:50 PM Treasurer’s Report

7:55 PM Land Use

8:00 PM Equity & Inclusion Committee (Board Liaison Cora)  — 5 minutes

8:05 Nominating Committee

8:15 Lents Founders Day Street Fair

8:20 Police Report

8:30 Public Safety Chairperson Report

8:35 Review of letter re Safe Zones

8:40 Public Comment

Adjourn

LNA August Board Meeting Agenda

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Thursday, August 10, 2017, 6:30-8:00 PM

Kingpins 3550 SE 92nd Ave

Meeting is located in the “Chalet” which is the accessory building on the south end of the parking lot. Meetings are open to the public, but public comment on agenda items is by board invitation only.

 

Reports:
Founders Fair report out – By Michael Collins

Nomination’s Committee Report – by Judy

Equity and Inclusion Committee Report – By Cora

Treasurer’s Report – by Ray

Action Items:

New Business:
Board Composition for 2017-18 – determine the number of At-Large Members to be elected at the September General Meeting

Transfer of Funds to EPN account for Summer Events/Clean-up – Since we aren’t spending down funding for the Founders Fair, discuss moving some funds to the Summer Events and Clean-up accounts designated for LNA at EPN to ensure they are available during the next year and dedicated to these purposes.

Establishment of LNA Listserv for individuals who wish to receive announcements and event information by email

Adopt August General Meeting Agenda

Old Business:
Approve prior board meeting minutes

 

Adjourn

Know a neighbor with a “can-do” disposition that wants to tackle community based projects?

Posted on by Cora Potter

Nominate them to serve on the Lents Neighborhood Association Board! The current positions open are:

Chair – Facilitates meetings, coordinates with guest speakers, prepares agendas and assists other board members in achieving the shared goals of the LNA.

Land Use Chair – Monitors Land-use cases in the neighborhood and helps nearby neighbors respond to Land-use cases. Helps neighbors connect with and learn about larger city issues concerning land-use and the built environment.  Coordinates with BDS, BPS and Metro to ensure that neighbors are able to provide feedback on issues of land-use.

Transportation Chair – Keeps track of transportation planning issues and projects that impact Lents. Coordinates with ODOT, PBOT, Metro and TriMet to ensure that neighbors are able to provide feedback on issues of transportation.

At-Large – The “Choose your own Adventure” position. At-Large board members take on special projects. In the past, they’ve tackled organizing neighborhood clean-ups, organizing town hall events, doing membership outreach, and coordinating with other local groups like Parent Teacher Associations.

If you know anyone who would be a great LNA board member – nominate them! Or send them this LNA Candidate Form so they can self-nominate!

Board Meeting Agenda, June 8th, 2017

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UPDATE – The board meeting was cancelled by Board Chair Judy Low on June 7, 2017.

Agenda for June 8, 2017 Board Meeting
Community Room, Reedway Place Apartments, 8940 SE Reedway

6:30 – Call to Order, welcome guests
– Approval of prior Board minutes, Treasurer’s Report
– Founders Fair Committee request for Membership list
– Handoff of website passwords to Chair
– June General Membership Meeting Agenda:
– Portland Public Schools update on Marshall Campus activity
– Introduction of new land steward for Foster Floodplain and other natural areas (availability not confirmed)
– Victor Salinas – Interpersonal Dynamics
– New Business
8:30 – Adjourn