January 13, 2022 SNA General and Board Meetings

The SNA General Membership and Board Meetings will be held back to back Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  • SNA General Membership Meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • SNA Board Meeting from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Both meetings are open to the public. 

Meeting Agenda. Times are approximate. Agenda items are subject to change.

Both meetings will be conducted via Zoom.  All attendees will be muted upon entry into the meeting.  In order to ask a question or make a comment, please use the “Raise Hand” feature.  If accessing the meeting via computer, tablet, or smartphone app, you can do so via the “Raise hand button” in the “Participant” menu. If you are calling into the meeting via phone, please dial *9.  You can learn more about how to use this feature here: https://www.techjunkie.com/zoom-raise-hand/

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If you are unable to attend the meeting virtually by Zoom you can email the board at [email protected] for a copy of the meeting minutes or request further assistance with attending the live meeting. The SNA is currently following Covid safety precautions and will continue to meet virtually. If you need assistance with internet access the Board will do their best to help facilitate appropriate resources to join.

SE Uplift Opportunities: Funding for Your Project or Join Grants Review Committee

There is still time to apply!  Apply for a grant or join our Grants Review Committee by January 10th

TWO WAYS TO UPLIFT GREAT IDEAS IN OUR SE PORTLAND COMMUNITY:

  1. Join our Grants Review Committee
  2. Apply for a grant to support your project

GOING FAST: A FEW SPOTS LEFT ON OUR GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE

Help SE Uplift incubate great community ideas by participating on our Grants Review Committee. Stipends available for youth and adults, plus dinner is on us!

Our grant review criteria is driven by SEUL’s ongoing efforts toward equity through our DEIA commitments. As a member of the grant review committee, you will exercise leadership and help SE Uplift award projects that reflect a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible future for southeast Portland.

  • We are asking for a time commitment of 10 to 25 hours to review and score the grant applications. Small grants will require more time than the DEIA Capacity Building grants to number and score.
  • Grants will be available for review starting January 13th – after we meet as a group to divide grant applications.
  • Attend two 2 hour meeting:
    • Thursday, January 13th, 2021 (time tba) – the group will come together and get an overview of the review process, we will talk over scoring sheets and distribute the applications.
    • Thursday, February 3rd, 2021 (time tba) – the group will come together to discuss and make final award decisions.

SE Uplift is able to provide a $50 giftcard for your participation ($75 for youth)

email: [email protected] if interested!

 

Funding available for projects up to $4,900

  • Do you have a project that will increase the number and diversity of people who are involved and engaged in your community?
  • Will your project build leaders and strengthen partnerships in your neighborhood?
  • Are you looking for funding for a project that will influence public decisions that will improve the lives of residents in your SE Portland community?

Consider applying for a SE Uplift Community Small Grant!

APPLY HERE

Feeling stuck in your application? Want to talk through your idea? Need support in writing a compelling application? We are here to help! Contact Matchu Williams at matchu@seuplift.org or book a 1:1 meeting here to get support on your Community Small Grant application.

Learn more and apply by January 10th, 2022.

See examples of past recipients

 

Funding available for projects up to $1,200

Do you have a project or idea that will boost outreach and engagement with underserved communities? Is your effort focused on increasing diversity and equity in your SE Portland community?

Consider applying for a DEIA Capacity Building grant!

APPLY HERE

Feeling stuck in your application? Want to talk through your idea? Need support in writing a compelling application? We are here to help! Contact Paola De La Cruz at [email protected] or book a 1:1 meeting here to get support on your DEIA Capacity Building grant.

Learn more and apply by January 10th, 2022.

See examples of past recipients

 

Applying for both the Community Small Grants and DEIA Capacity Building Grant? Great! Make sure you submit the application form twice – once for each grant.

December 9, 2021 SNA General and Board Meetings

The SNA General Membership and Board Meetings will be held back to back Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please note that in order to improve community participation, the meeting format has changed. We’ll start with the general meeting from 7pm to 8pm, and then pivot to the board meeting from 8pm to 9pm.

  • SNA General Membership Meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • SNA Board Meeting from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Both meetings are open to the public.

Meeting Agenda. Times are approximate. Agenda items subject to change.

Both meetings will be conducted via Zoom.  All attendees will be muted upon entry into the meeting.  In order to ask a question or make a comment, please use the “Raise Hand” feature.  If accessing the meeting via computer, tablet, or smartphone app, you can do so via the “Raise hand button” in the “Participant” menu. If you are calling in to the meeting via phone, please dial *9.  You can learn more about how to use this feature here: https://www.techjunkie.com/zoom-raise-hand/

Join Zoom Meeting
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Last Month’s News. This Month’s Plans.

Holiday gathering, endorsements, and December’s SNA meeting guest

On November 11th, the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association welcomed some new faces to the general meeting and held an open forum to discuss a neighborhood holiday event. We decided to meet on Saturday December 18th at 6 p.m. to walk the Peacock Lane holiday lights event. Event details are in a separate article. 

Johanna Brenner from the Portland Metro’s Peoples’ Coalition spoke about the Portland Committee on Community Engaged Policing (PCCEP)’s recommendations to City Council and asked for the SNA’s endorsement, which we gavet. The November issue has an article by Johanna with details (https://sunnysideportland.org/tag/newsletter-nov-2021/). The Board discussed a response letter to support SE Uplift’s (SEUL) bylaws amendment. The letter has been sent to the SEUL Board and all SE Neighborhood Association Chairs for consideration. The vote for the SEUL bylaws amendment will be held on Monday, December 6th. Lastly, the SNACC Committee will be hosting a clothing drive on Saturday, December 4th. Event details on when, where, and what to donate are posted on both the SNA website (https://sunnysideportland.org) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SunnysidePortland). 

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming December meeting on Thursday the 9th. The SNA will be hosting Oregon State Representative Mr. Nosse who will provide legislative updates and lead a Q&A. Meeting details and the agenda will be posted on the SNA website (https://sunnysideportland.org) on Monday the 6th. The General meeting is from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. with the Board meeting to follow directly after from 8:00- 9:00 pm. We encourage you to participate in local civic duty and join us with making Sunnyside, Southeast, and Portland a thriving community.

Peacock Lane Holiday Lights Event

The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association (SNA) is co-sponsoring this year’s Peacock Lane holiday lights event that runs December 15th through January 1st 2022, from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Come join the SNA on Saturday, December 18th at 6 p.m. (where Peacock Lane and Belmont St. intersect) to walk the holiday light show. We’ll begin the tour at 6:10 p.m. We encourage you to dress in warm layers and wear a mask. Looking forward to gathering together.