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November 17th Meeting Agenda

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The King Neighborhood Association will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This date is a special session, because the normal meeting day, the first Tuesday of the month, coincided with Election Day. This will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. See at bottom for Zoom instructions. All are welcome!

  1. Call to Order/ Roll Call
  2. Approval of October KNA Meeting Minutes
  3. Old Business
    A, NECN Board Liaison Update
    i. NECN Board Liaison Update
    ii. Portland Clean Air Liaison Update
    iii. Organizational Outreach (Timbers/ B&GC/ PDX EMS)
    iv. KNA Outreach to Alberta & Humboldt
  4. Board Officer & Committee Chair Updates
    a. Board Chair’s Update
    b. Treasurer & Finance Committee Update
    c. Land Use Committee Update
    d. Secretary Update
    e. Vice-Chair Update
  5. Board Discussion
    a. New KNA Board Members: Time, Treasure & Talent
    b. Annual Auditing & Compliance Requirements
    c. Technology: Salesforce.org & the Power of Us Program
    d. Community Volunteerism in a Pandemic: Ways to Give Time Safely
    e. Community Engagement & Outreach Committee Charter
    f. New & Existing KNA Committees
    g. Bylaws Revisions
  6. Open Forum for King Community Residents
  7. Adjourn

Senior Support Services

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For help finding senior resources, go to:

  • The Seniors Resource Guide Directory for Portland, Oregon at https://www.seniorsresourceguide.com/directories/Portland/index.html). This website provides a comprehensive guide to senior resources in the greater Portland area. They can connect you with resources for senior housing, health at home services, and more.
  • The Multnomah County Aging & Disability website at https://multco.us/ads. They can help you enroll in government programs, locate adult care homes, and get support for unpaid family care givers. For example, for information about finding a home care worker, call 503-988-3646. For information about adult care homes and assisted living, call 503-988-3000 or email adrc@multco.us.

Evictions

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Eviction moratoriums are currently in effect in Portland, Multnomah County, and the state of Oregon. See the following links for information about the eviction moratoriums:

Despite these moratoriums, evictions are still happening. Portland Tenants United can help. The mission of Portland Tenants United is to build power and solidarity among the tenant class throughout the Portland metro region as a member-driven tenant union. Through organizing, direct action, coalition building, and civic engagement, Portland Tenants United fights to keep people in their homes, and to achieve dignity and security for all tenants. To connect with Portland Tenants United:

  • Join the “Portland Tenants United” Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/portlandtenantsunited. 
  • Put this number in your phone and share it with your friends and neighbors: 503-461-0369
  • Text RESIST to 33777 to join the eviction response network
  • Email evictions@pdxtu.org to volunteer as a coordinator for the response network

November Meeting Moved to the 17th

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As our normal meeting night, the first Tuesday of the month, landed on Election Day, it was discussed and decided to move the meeting to later in the month, on Tuesday, the 17th. We will still be meeting at the usual 6:30 – 7:30 PM time. And this will be a virtual meeting, conducted over Zoom. As we get closer, login details will be posted on this blog.