Hosted by: Roses Ice Cream
5011 NE 42nd Ave.
Friday March 25
9-10:30am
Featuring Local State Representative Lew Frederick.
Agenda includes:
Please RSVP via phone (971.361.9923) or email.
Nan Stark, City Planner / NE District Liaison for the Bureau of Planning Services (BPS), will be in the McMennamins Kennedy School Community Room from 4:30 – 6:45 pm on Wednesday March 16th to talk with Concordia property owners who received Measure 56 proposed R5 to R2.5 zone change notices.
She will also be available to talk about the status of the Comprehensive Plan Update and related topics. Her contact info is:
503-823-3986
nan.stark@portlandoregon.gov
www.portlandoregon.gov/bps
These proposed changes will also be discussed during the monthly CNA Land Use & Transportation Committee (LUTC) meeting that follows from 7 – 9 pm.
CHILDREN’S PARADE & FERNHILL PARK CONCERT FEATURING
CHATA ADDY
Neighbors are invited to join CNA in this National Night Out Celebration this Tuesday. National Night Out is designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and community partnerships, and heighten community awareness of crime and drug prevention.
Our neighborhood celebration will begin at 6 pm with a Children’s Parade starting at Faubion Elementary School (3039 NE Rosa Parks Blvd). The parade will wind its way thru the nabe to Fernhill Park. We hope to see everyone get out and join the parade. Children, adults, marching bands, sports teams, church and civic groups, city officials, dance troupes, kazoo bands are all welcome! We will have a bicycle decoration station at Faubion School beginning at 5 pm., so bring your bikes, trikes, and strollers and get creative!
The celebration will continue at Fernhill Park with the last concert of our free Summer Concert Series – CHATA ADDY will bring his Funky Reggae & Afro Highlife show to the Fernhill stage at 6:30 pm. Chata’s special gift of music is a family tradition. A drummer, dancer, choreographer, songwriter and teacher, Chata has been sharing his love of music for over 40 years. In 1989 Chata moved to Ashland. He has been delighting Northwest audiences ever since. Chata enjoys connecting with young people and passing on the gift of music.
CNA is proud to present Chata Addy to our neighbors on National Night Out!
Additionally, there will be children’s activities beginning at 6:00 pm as well as our fabulous Fernhill food vendors –
Aladdin Café,
Village Crepery,
Whole Bowl,
Island Daydream Shave Ice, &
Salsas Locas/Tortilleria Y Tienda De Leon.
Come over to Fernhill on Tuesday to meet your neighbors and celebrate our community spirit!
ANNOUNCEMENT
Concordia Neighborhood Association General Meeting
June 9th, 7pm
McMennamin’s Kennedy School
In light of recent neighborhood events and public interest in safety and law enforcement issues, CNA has postponed the general meeting to June 9th (originally June 2nd) in order to ensure the participation of appropriate law enforcement and public safety representatives. CNA’s regular meeting of the Board of Directors (open to the public) will begin at 6pm, followed immediately by the General Meeting from 7pm to 8:30pm. Come one, come all.
The meeting will be immediately preceded by a meeting of the CNA board at 6pm. All are welcome. Detailed agendas below.
Agenda for abbreviated June Board Meeting at 6pm
1) Request for Funds for Yard Sale— (Donna Carrier, Yard Sale Organizer)
2) Request for Funds for National Night Out–Need $500
3) Establishment of Community Room Maintenance Fund for Cleaning Supplies, garbage liners and thorough monthly cleaning. Deposits? Mgmt. fee? Make sure Renters are following the contract and removing garbage and mopping floor after each use.
4) CNEWS delivery of bulk papers (Ali) and Establishment of Media Committee
5) Reps at the NECN Board Election in June (June 16th)
6) Meeting Calendar July, August?
7) Committee reports
Agenda June 9, 2015 General Meeting at 7pm
Kareen Perkins, City of Portland, Bureau of Development Service.
Update on City housing issues
Officer Anthony Zoeller, PPD, update on gun activity/crime – Citizens
Mary Tompkins, our Crime Prevention Officer, handles CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) for Concordia Neighborhood
Concordia Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
May 12, 2015
Kennedy School Community Room 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Agenda
| 7:00 – 7:02pm
7:03 – 7:20pm |
Roll Call, Establish Quorum
Selection of new CNA Board Secretary OR …. Schedule rotation duties to board members. CONSENT AGENDA Approval/Amend Prior Board Meetings Minutes |
| 7:25 – 7:35pm | Treasurer’s Report |
| 7:36 – 7:45pm | Public Comment (limited to 3 min per speaker,(If at 8:20 there are additional Public Comments, time permitting, at end of board meetings, additional comment/discussion will be heard) |
| 7:46 – 8:20pm | Old Business
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| New Business
1. Input on proposed new City policy re surplus city-owned real property (*see below) |
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| 8:20 – 8:30pm | Community and Committee Reports (Each Committee to please provide written Summary for each board member, prefer report submitted prior to meeting with discussion reserved for meeting)1. Media Committee 2. Land Use Committee 3. Social Committee 4. Clean-Up Committee 5. Roles & responsibilities Committee 6. Policies and Procedures Committee |
CNA SPRING CLEAN-UP
Saturday, May 16th from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
PCC Workforce Training Center on NE 42nd Ave & Killingsworth!
Photo of 2014 “You Price It” Yard Sale
Tired of seeing all the clutter & junk in your closet, basement & garage? Drop it all off at the PCC Workforce Training Center on May 16th for CNA’s BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR!
Spring Cleaning has come to Concordia and the CNA will dump, recycle and find a new home for your household items! Your trash, may just be your neighbor’s treasure!
WE WILL TAKE : Household Waste, Metal, Furniture, Electronics, Lamps, Block Styrofoam, Building Materials, Batteries, Mattresses, Clothes, Bicycles and other Household Stuff.
WE WON’T TAKE: Food Waste, Yard Debris, Tires, Rocks, Concrete, Paint, Oil, and other Hazardous Waste!
SPECIAL FEATURES in 2015
“You Price It” Yard Sale for reusable household goods! You see something you like, tell us what it’s worth to you, and it’s yours!
Collecting household items for Community Warehouse, a nonprofit organization that provides essential household furnishings to low-income people. Their high-priority items are as follows: 1) Pots & Pans 2) Dishes & Silverware 3) Microwaves 4) Arm Chairs 5) Twin/Queen Mattresses 6) Kitchen Tables & Chairs 7) Dressers 8) Toasters.
Items for Community Warehouse must be clean & in useable condition, & free of stains or tears.
Collecting building materials for Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, which helps build affordable homes in the Portland/Vancouver area and keeps usable materials out of the waste stream. Building materials must be in good, useable condition.
Professional Tool Sharpening (8 AM – 3 PM): Bring in your Knives and Garden Tools and have them professionally sharpened by 1 SharpTool Edge Service. 25% of the tool-sharpening profits go to the CNA. Details HERE.
SUGGESTED DONATION FOR CLEAN-UP VEHICLE LOADS:
$10/car $15/truck, van, & SUV $20/large truck $30/oversized load
Extra $5 Donation for Electronics & Batteries
ALL PROCEEDS HELP YOUR CNA!
CONTACT:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help organize event, & unload vehicles and direct traffic the day of the event. If interested, please email
Katie Ugolini at ktugolini@gmail.com or call 503-449-9690!
THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:
BPS, Metro, NECN, Metro Metals, Total Reclaim, Community Warehouse, Heiberg Garbage & Recycling, New Seasons, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, & 1 SharpTool Edge Service, Multnomah County Community Service Workers Program
Further details HERE.
CNA GENERAL MEETING – Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 – Snacks!
Come one, come all!
Concordia Neighborhood Association GENERAL MEETING – Tuesday, April 7th, 2015
7:00-8:30pm
Kennedy School Community Room
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211
Join your neighbors, neighborhood leaders and city representatives for updates and discussion of a range of issues including the following.
* City of Portland Comprehensive Plan
* Pembina Gas Terminal
* Oil Trains Through Our Neighborhood
* Skinny Houses.
* Concordia University and Faubian School
* Crime and Enforcement in Concordia
Guest speakers include:
* Matthew Robinson, Policy Assistant, Office of the Mayor
* Madeline Turnock, Strategic Communications & Partnerships Advisor, Concordia University
* Officer Anthony Zoeller, Portland Police Bureau, North Precinct
* Officer Mary Tompkins, Portland Police Bureau Crime Prevention Officer
PLUS YOU!
Concordia Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
March 10, 2015
Kennedy School Community Room 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
DRAFT Agenda
| 7:00 – 7:05pm | Roll Call, Establish Quorum |
| 7:05 – 7:20pm
7:21 – 7:25pm
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Selection of new CNA Board Secretary
CONSENT AGENDA Approval/Amend Prior Board Meetings Minutes |
| 7:25 – 7:35pm | Treasurer’s Report |
| 7:36 – 7:55pm | Public Comment (limited to 3 min per speaker,(If at 7:20 there are additional Public Comments, time permitting, at end of board meetings, additional comment/discussion will be heard) |
| 7:56 – 7:20pm | Old Business
2. General Meeting Agenda (topics, Committee Chairman reports/contents, remaining tasks for planning, i.e. signs, decision on food and drink) 3. Community Room Manager Position 4. Spring Egg Hunt update 5. Community Clean-up/Recycle Event Update 6. Fernhill Concerts Update |
| New Business
1. Schedule Rotation Assignment of Concordia News delivery 2. April 18th Biker Invasion 3. Traffic and Safety Issues 4. Certificates of appreciation for former board members and volunteers |
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| 8:00 – 8:30pm | Community and Committee Reports (Each Committee to please provide written Summary for each board member, prefer report submitted prior to meeting with discussion reserved for meeting
1. Media Committee 2. Land Use Committee 3. Social Committee 4. Clean-Up Committee 5. Roles & responsibilities Committee 6. Policies and Procedures Committee |
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Concordia Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
February 10, 2015
Kennedy School Community Room
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Agenda
| 7:00 – 7:05pm | Roll Call, Establish Quorum |
| 7:05 – 7:06pm | CONSENT AGENDA
Approval/Amend Prior Board Meetings Minutes |
| 7:06 – 7:10pm | Treasurer’s Report |
| 7:10 – 7:20pm | Public Comment (limited to 3 min per speaker,(If at 7:20 there are additional Public Comments, time permitting, at end of board meetings, additional comment/discussion will be heard) |
| 7:20 – 7:45pm | Old Business
1. FILLING BOB MARTINEK’S VACANCY 2. General Meeting Agenda (topics, speakers, remaining tasks for planning) 3. PEMBINA PROPANE DISCUSSION 1. Grand Money application (Concordia Neighborhood Assoc. Monument) 2. Community Room Manager Position
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| New Business
1. Planning Social Committee Spring Social Events: a) Egg Hunt’ b) Community Clean-up/Recycle Event. 2. Select and or confirm Committee Chairs and members 3. Set and Approve 2015 Yard Sales Event |
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| 8:00 – 8:30pm | Community and Committee Reports (Each Committee to please provide written Summary for each board member, prefer report submitted prior to meeting with discussion reserved for meeting
1. Media Committee 2. Land Use Committee 3. Social Committee 4. Clean-Up Committee 5. Roles & responsibilities Committee 6. Policies and Procedures Committee |
| Meeting Guidelines
1. Stay within agreed time (Option: Decision to add time) 2. Stay on topic (Option: Parking lot) 3. Voice a solution if you voice a concern (Upgrade: Seek solutions to address ALL concerns) 4. Avoid personal attacks (Upgrade: Notice and care about the effect your words have on others) |
