09/30/2018
Sunday October 7: Arbor Lodge Happy Hour!
Sunday October 7Look Long Brewing 6550 N Interstate 5pm to 7pm
Come have a beer, meet your neighbors and learn about your neighborhood association! The Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association's (ALNA) annual election is on Thursday October 18th. We're hosting a pre-election happy hour for anybody who may be interested in joining the board, volunteering in another capacity, or if you'd just like to enjoy a beer with your neighbors--all are welcome!
Board membership is open to anybody who lives in Arbor Lodge, and is also open to anybody representing a local business, school, church, not-for-profit, or other type of organization located in Arbor Lodge. Basically, it's open to everyone.
Our purpose (quoting from our bylaws) is to promote livability by providing information, promoting communication and engaging in activities between neighbors and all others interested in the general welfare of the neighborhood.
Examples of our ongoing work include organizing volunteers to keep Arbor Lodge Park pesticide free, our annual picnic in the park, neighborhood clean-ups and sponsoring a portable bathroom facility for Arbor Lodge Park in the winter months. ALNA volunteers promote civic engagement by facilitating "neighborhood contact" meetings with developers, engaging government agencies such as the Portland Bureau of Transportation and offering public testimony on a range of issues impacting our neighborhood.
Where we go and what we do in the future is up to you! The neighborhood association system, much like our city, is evolving and changing. We welcome your ideas, and your vision.
We typically have more seats than candidates, so if you are not excited by the idea of competing with people you haven't met, don't be concerned! We are hoping our board reflects a diversity of perspectives, and life experiences so as to better serve the neighborhood.
A description of the positions is below. C'mon out this Sunday to meet the current board and to learn more.
ALNA has 4 officer positions, and up to 8 "at-large" positions that are open to anybody who is interested. Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings, and to participate in coordinating discussions (via e mail) as time permits between monthly meetings. Officer positions are described below. At large members may chair committees, represent the board at public meetings, or bring forward other projects.
OFFICERS
A. Chairperson: The Chairperson shall be the principal executive officer of the ALNA and, shall in general, supervise all of the ALNA’s business and affairs, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. Specifically, the Chairperson shall:
1. Prepare the agendas and chair all meetings of the Board and Membership;2. Sign appropriate correspondence and contracts for Membership or Board approved business of the ALNA;3. Sign checks as determined by Board policy.
B. Vice-Chair: In the event of the Chair’s inability to act on behalf of the ALNA, the Vice-Chair shall assume all powers and responsibilities of the Chair as described above. The Vice-Chair may cover other activities upon request of the Chair.
C. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall perform or cause to be performed:
1. Make deposits and disbursements according to procedure determined by Board policy;
2. Keep accurate and complete financial records;
3. Provide an accurate accounting of the fiscal activity upon demand;
4. Be the primary signatory on all checks;
5. Be in compliance with budget and finance policies as may be adopted by the Board.
D. Secretary: The Secretary shall perform or cause to be performed:
1. Record and maintain the minutes, including all votes and a summary of minority opinions, and all other written records of all Board and Membership meetings;
2. Send approved copies of minutes to ALNA’s district coalition office, North Portland Neighborhood Services
3. Post minutes to the ALNA website for public access;
4. Track attendance of Board members for purposes of encouraging full participation.
09/30/2018
Land Use Meeting Tuesday October 9th
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association Land Use Meeting
Tuesday October 9th, 7pm-8pm
Kenton Firehouse
8105 N Brandon Ave
Join your neighbors to learn about a new project planned for 6814 N Greenwich,between Dekum & Bryant. Casey McGuirl of McGuirl Designs will present athree story, 19 unit apartment building.
The apartments will be priced as market rate rental housing, and will not provideoff-street parking. The development team will demolish the existing single familyhome, and will not preserve any of the existing trees.
This is your opportunity to provide feedback to the design and construction team,and to learn more about planned development in Arbor Lodge.
Questions? E mail landuse@arborlodgeneighborhood.com
09/12/2018
I5 Construction and Residential Infill on September's Agenda
Interested in Land Use/Development issues or Transportation? Want to make sure Arbor Lodge Park remains pesticide free or that hungry neighbor kids get fresh fruit in their backpacks to take home for the weekend? Also, we have a monthly happy hour. Come out and get to know your neighbors.
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association elections are October 18th.
We are seeking a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and some "At-Large" board members.
Please see what’s on the agenda for September and come out for our meeting.
Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association
Agenda
Thursday, August 20, 2018
Historic Kenton Firehouse 8105 N. Brandon
6:30 - 6:35 Introductions
6:35 – 7:00 Jessica Bull and Thor Alvarado, JLA: Briefing on Upcoming I5 Construction Projects
In September 2020, the northbound bridge of the Interstate Bridge will close for up to two weeks as crews replace a cracked trunnion and other parts that lift and lower the bridge. Members from the project team will share details about the project along with the current plans for traffic management. This will also be an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on additional ways to mitigate impacts on the neighborhood.
7:00 – 7:30 Ben DeJarnette, Bridgeliner
Bridgeliner is a local publication in Portland that will be doing a series this fall on housing affordability. Ben (Bridgeliner's director) is hoping to learn more about how neighborhoods like Arbor Lodge are experiencing housing issues, and what questions residents have about the city's growth plan, residential infill proposal, etc.
7:30 – 7:40 501c3 Status
7:40 – 8:10 Budget Report and Finalizing Budget
8:10 – 8:15 $50 for BBQ Flyer Design, $45 request from a neighborhood block party
8:15 – 8:25 Outreach for Pesticide Free Park Coordinator and Board Elections
8:25 – 8:30 Approval of August Minutes
09/11/2018
North Portland Transportation Partnership Kickoff
Discuss transportation in North Portland at new group kickoff event
The North Portland Transportation Partnership (NPTP) will host a kickoff event on September 19th featuring Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek and Portland Bureau of Transportation Commissioner Chloe Eudaly.
Oregon Department of Transportation and Portland Bureau of Transportation staff will be on hand to present information about transportation projects happening in North Portland. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
NPTP is taking a fresh look at the issues affecting North Portlanders who ride, bike, drive, roll and walk in and around our neighborhoods. The partnership seeks to take a collaborative approach to transportation issues and to create a shared venue for residents, businesses, government organizations and others to discuss and influence transportation projects that affect us all.
At the kickoff event, NPTP will connect community advocates, residents and transportation officials who share mobility concerns that affect North Portland. Register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-does-north-portland-connect-discuss-transportation-in-north-portland-w-speaker-kotek-tickets-49925943842. Due to limited time at this location, questions will only be accepted in advance when registering on Eventbrite. Pose questions to ODOT or PBOT. Time will be reserved for networking at the end of the session.
Anyone interested in getting involved prior to the event should contact Mary Jaron Kelley with North Portland Neighborhood Services at mary@npnscommunity.org or 503-823-4099.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m. (building closes at 8:00 pm)
Where: Kaiser Town Hall (3704 N Interstate Ave) ADA entrance on south side
Parking: Bike and car parking are available behind Kaiser Town Hall
Transit option: Ride the Yellow MAX line to the Overlook Park Station
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, contact 503-823-4099, City TTY 503-823-6868, Relay Service: 711.
Please note that the event location has changed from its initial announcement. It no longer will be held at the University of Portland. The date and time remain the same.
09/07/2018
Update: September 7th 2018
Hungry kids need our help.At Chief Joseph Elementary backpacks with food go out each Friday for about 30 students. These students have clearly shown the need for this food help.The Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association organizes individuals and families to assist by adding fresh fruit to these backpacks each week.How?If you sign up, you are asked to bring 30 individual pieces of fresh fruit to the school front office by Wednesday of the week you are assigned. Think apples, oranges, tangerines and little boxes of raisins. Bananas are a no go - they bruise to easily.You can trade if the week assigned doesn't work for you and you get a reminder at the beginning of the month if you are assigned during that month. Usually we have enough volunteers that we ask each volunteer to donate twice a year. This year we are short 6-8 individuals to make that work.Please consider joining the Fresh Fruit Network. It is easy, doesn't cost you too much, and makes a Big difference for kids to know they are supported, and they get that fruit, along with noodles, chili, etc. To join, email ginger.edws@gmail.com with your preferred email for notices/reminders. I bcc you on the Big yearly list, and only share with your permission for the month you are assigned so you can trade if needed.Thanks for considering