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KNA Board Elections – May 3rd

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The King Neighborhood Association is holding its annual Board election on May 3rd.

The following positions are up for election or are currently vacant:

  • KNA Chair: this position leads meetings and sets the agenda for meetings as well as act as facilitator during live meetings.
  • KNA Co-Chair: this position acts in lieu of the Chair when the Chair is unavailable. Otherwise, they work to help the Chair.
  • Treasurer: this position controls expense disbursement and pays for required fees, working in conjunction with the NECN
  • Secretary: this position records meeting minutes and posts meeting minutes online
  • At-large Board Members Nos 1, 2, 5, 6, 7: these positions do not have any specific function. At-large Board members usually work on projects approved by the Board and can bring project ideas forward.

In addition, the Land Use Chair position, which can be filled by any Board member, will be vacant as of May. Land Use is a critical function where this position monitors Land Use notifications, advising the Board on what development projects are underway and their potential impact on the neighborhood. The Land Use Chair also records development notification letters in a folder for archive purposes. — Working with the Land Use Chair, the KNA Board can and does arrange for some developers to give a public presentation of their project, giving the public a view into the upcoming development and giving the public a chance to ask the developers’ representatives questions about the development. This is a key position.

The KNA is a community organization run by volunteers. You must be a resident of King Neighborhood to sit on the Board. In past the KNA has organized and helped run neighborhood cleanups, hosted community meetings with city commissioners, PBOT and other city agencies, worked to help neighbors find solutions, hosted information sessions, and works to help fun and participate in community food drives. But each Board is able to shape what they will do in their tenure.

Please consider coming to the May meeting to see what you can do to make a difference and how you might participate, even if it’s not as a formal member of the Board, but just as one of a community of neighbors. We hope to see you there.

Franklin Family Foundation Annual Holiday Dinner

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For this last Thanksgiving, the Franklin Family Foundation, in conjunction with the Highland Christian Center, gave away over 600 family take-home dinners to local families in need.

This weekend will be the annual Christmas Holiday Dinner and Toy Giveaway, helping families with a holiday meal and toys for the children. Every year the KNA contributes to this non-profit effort to serve Portland families.

This weekend, the Franklin Family Foundation is seeking donations of your time, money, or toys. Anything that you can contribute will help. See below for contact details:

Phone: (503) 967-3308
Email: franklinfamilyfoundation18@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Franklin-Family-Foundation-113947126628285/

Below are some pictures of past events, showing the Franklin Family Foundation and all its volunteers spreading comfort, love, and good cheer.

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

Detrash Portland – King Neighborhood trash clean up event

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Date: Sunday September 13th
Time: Check in anytime between 10:00 – 10:30am. There will be a staggered check in at this event.
Event will run from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.
Where: We will meet just outside of the Farmer’s Market by the basketball court. Look for signs directing you toward the volunteers wearing high-vis vests.

Sign-up: https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I00000RMyAiUAL

Come join Detrash Portland as we team up with Portland Schools and the King Farmers Market for a Northeast neighborhood trash and litter clean up event.

This event will be entirely out-doors and will comply with social distancing guidelines. WEAR A MASK! Please. 

After a quick sign-in, we will spend a few hours picking up litter and trash in and around the King Neighborhood. We will provide bags, gloves, and trash grabbers. Afterward we recommend that you pop into the Farmers Market to support our local vendors. 

What’s Provided: Heavy-duty garbage bags, litter grabbers and vinyl gloves. If you have your own gloves, litter grabber, litter bag, or bucket, you are encouraged to bring those as well.

Let’s make a difference. Many hands make light work.

If you have any questions about Detrash Portland please contact the group at detrashportland@gmail.com or via instagram @detrashportland.

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Detrash Portland | https://www.meetup.com/Detrash-Portland/