In March of this year, I called up the City of Portland to see what their plans were for the Dawson Park Concerts this year. They responded that due to COVID-19, they would not be running any of their normal events this year but would instead host a series of ‘pop-up’ concerts which they would not advertise the date and time until right before the events. In the Eliot Neighborhood, with multiple shootings in and around Dawson Park this summer, I did not think we should sit idly by and go a second year without concerts. I have been pleasantly surprised that other organizations are thinking the same way, as I have seen several other events in Dawson Park in addition to the Concert Series that the Eliot Neighborhood has been hosting.
Historic Billy Webb Elks Lodge Devastated by Fire, Needs Help from Community
By Sue Stringer and Restore Oregon
The following is a press release by Restore Oregon which includes the history of the Billy Webb Elks Lodge that sadly was the victim of a fire recently. The Eliot Neighborhood Association has donated funds to the Elks Lodge for restoration. We hope that others will join us in helping this organization restore the historic building that has meant so much to our neighborhood for so many generations.
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Fall Letter from the Co-Chairs
By Allan Rudwick and Jimmy Wilson
The Eliot Neighborhood Association board has been working via Zoom for two years due to the pandemic. The existing board has been serving for two years and has been working hard.
We signed on to a lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Transportation over a proposed highway widening in our neighborhood. We have also been working to improve air quality from the large number of diesel trucks that drive through our community. We continue to be a forum for a number of community livability concerns. We have stepped up to host the Dawson Park Concerts, and we could use your help.
The more energetic and engaged citizens that are part of the board, the more we can accomplish. Our meetings are open to the public, and commitment starts at two hours per month. Come check us out.
Eliot Neighborhood Association Board Meeting/General Assembly Meeting Agenda Monday, 10/18/2021 7:00pm via ZOOM
Co-Chairs: Jimmy Wilson and Allan Rudwick
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Agenda (subject to changes):
- Welcome and Introductions – 7:00pm
- Agenda Additions?
- Neighborhood Updates
- Recap of the year – Co-chair
- Financial report – Treasurer
- Dawson Park Concerts- recap
- donation to Billy Webb Elks Lodge update
- Call for new Eliot News editor and webmaster
- Elections to the Board (Elect Officers in November)
- Public Comment
- Adjourn
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Nov 8th 2021 LUTC Meeting Agenda
Eliot Neighborhood Association’s Land Use and Transportation Committee Agenda
November 8th 2021, 7:00-8:30 pm
Zoom Link – Full details below
Agenda
- 7:00 Open meeting, Welcome guests, Introductions (5 mins)
- 7:05 Discuss agenda and accept any additions (5)
- 7:10 Discuss development proposal at 2306 N Vancouver Ave (45)
- 7:55 TBD/Other updates (35)
Topic: ENA LUTC Meeting
Time: Nov 8, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Calling All Eliot Residents! Eliot Neighborhood Association General Assembly Meeting and Election of New Board of Directors – Monday, October 18 at 7:00 via Zoom
Join us via Zoom for the annual general assembly meeting of the Eliot Neighborhood Association. You can find the agenda and ZOOM link HERE.
We will have a recap of events from the last year by our Co-Chairs and a financial report by the Treasurer. We may also discuss the issues of the neighborhood, hear from you on potential events or activities for next year, but look forward to meeting you and welcome your talents and time.
At this meeting we elect the directors of the board. We can have up to 20 directors on the board so don’t be shy and consider adding your name to the slate for the election. You can nominate yourself or someone else in attendance could nominate you.
Meetings are held monthly at least 10 months of the year and board directors are expected to attend at least 2/3 of the meetings.
Our bylaws state the following as who is defined as eligible to be elected to the board:
Section 1: Eligibility for Membership. Membership in the association is extended to all residents over 14 years of age who reside within the boundaries as defined in Article I, Section 3 who consent to be members. Additionally, a single authorized representative of any property owners, licensed business, or legally recognized non- or not-for profit entity with a physical location within the boundaries as defined in Article I, Section 3 can be a member of the ENA.
We are looking for directors but also need volunteers to sit on committees like our livability committee and could use a webmaster too.
We are also looking for a new Editor for the Eliot News and some team members that can help with all the different parts of publishing a newspaper such as advertising, invoicing and layout. The Editor is a board of directors position.
See you there!
Boise-Eliot/Humboldt PTA: Chipotle Fundraiser 4-8pm Today
Chipotle fundraiser for Boise-Eliot/Humboldt PTA.
33% of event sales donated to the cause. Wednesday Oct 13 4-8pm
704 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR, 97232
Order online for pickup using code GJCX7MN
OR Show flyer in the restaurant
Oct 11th LUTC Meeting Agenda
Eliot Neighborhood Association’s Land Use and Transportation Committee Agenda
October 11th 2021, 7:00-8:15 pm
Zoom Link – Full details below
Agenda
- 7:00 Open meeting, Welcome guests, Introductions (5 mins)
- 7:05 Discuss agenda and accept any additions (5)
- 7:10 Discuss Event District Parking Study/Plan with PBOT (45)
- 7:55 Other updates (20)
Topic: October LUTC
Time: Oct 11, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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“Everything in Between”: A Comedy Showcase with Variety
On Sunday, October 10 at 7:30pm, Prism Moves will host a pop-up comedy showcase. The line up features headliner Tory Ward, recently voted one of Portland’s funniest people by the Willamette Week, along with local comics Dylan Carlino, Julia Corral, and Marietje Hauprich. Host and organizer Danelle Porter put together the showcase to feature women, BIPOC, and LGBTIQIA+ comics in the Portland area, creating a far more diverse show than average.
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