7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan. 7:35 pm Review and approval of minutes of November 20, 2024 Board meeting. 7:40 pm Everything Under the Sun Parade 2025 – Kate Duffly. 8:00 pm Decemberville review – Organizing Team. 8:15 pm Bylaws – update discussion – Elaine O’Keefe. 8:25 pm 2024-2025 budget discussion – David Dugan. 9:00 pm Adjournment. Remote Participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89561154376?pwd=TdpMYYhPgRlKQexGXzoV578Ebw9tqV.1  

AGENDA: Plaza location discussion. TriMet line 40 video opportunity. Updates on 22nd Ave stop-sign Ticket & 14th/Bybee construction. Adopt-a-roundabout.

Remote Participation:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89561154376?pwd=TdpMYYhPgRlKQexGXzoV578Ebw9tqV.1 AGENDA: 7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan. 7:35 pm Review and approval of minutes of December 18, 2024 Board meeting. 7:40 pm Bylaws update – Elaine O’Keefe. 8:20 pm 2025 Events. 8:15 pm 2025 Elections. 9:00 pm Adjournment.

We will be removing Himalayan blackberry around the Tadpole Pond to improve habitat for local wildlife. Please dress for the weather. We recommend wearing layers and water proof clothing. Please wear sturdy closed toe shoes, and bring a personal water bottle and snacks. Tools, gloves, project instruction, warm beverages, and light snacks will be provided. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Join via Zoom: https://bit.ly/SMILE-General OAKS AMUSEMENT PARK’S FUTURE PLANS - Oaks Park, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has been in operation since 1905 and is one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the country. Emily MacKay, their Marketing and Events Director, will share the long term vision for the amusement park and answer our questions. SMILE BYLAWS UPDATE PROPOSAL - The SMILE bylaws were last updated in 2011.  After much discussion the SMILE Board is recommending several changes to the bylaws ranging from fairly significant to routine housekeeping. Read a brief discussion of the most significant proposed changes HERE.  The proposed new bylaws […]

SNAC Volunteers!  We will be weeding, pruning and spreading bark mulch to help define the path that runs through this site. Please bring gloves, water and pruning shears if you have them -- I will bring some morning treats!   Items always useful to bring if you have them: ·        Rakes ·        Shovels ·        Buckets/Wheelbarrow Tell your neighbors - the weather should be lovely!

Link to access the Zoom meeting remotely: https://bit.ly/SMILE-General 7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan. 7:35 pm Review and approval of minutes of February 5, 2025, General meeting 7:40 pm Vote on SMILE Bylaws update. 8:00 pm Spring Gardening – Learn about native plants and attracting birds, bees, butterflies and other friendly critters – Gaylen Beatty, Metro. 9:00 pm SMILE Plaza Project – Mural design project – Grant Huling. 9:00 pm Meeting adjournment. Special thank you: Refreshments provided by The Fates Bread and Bottle Company and Sebastiano’s.

AGENDA: Oaks Park Renovation - Enhancing Bicycle Amenities.  Oaks Park is applying for a $40,000 METRO Regional Travel Options Grant, which it would use to fund the purchase of the following bike infrastructure as part of Oaks Park's renovation:  Six covered bicycle shelters (each shelter can accommodate 3 U racks or 6 bikes, and the shelters could be combined to create a larger parking areas); 20 u-rack style bicycle racks; one public bike repair stand with attached tools; one floor mounted wheel chock; one public bike pump.  The SMILE Board will vote later on 3/19 on a letter of support for the grant. […]

Remote Participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89561154376?pwd=TdpMYYhPgRlKQexGXzoV578Ebw9tqV.1 AGENDA 7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan. 7:35 pm Review and approval of minutes of February 19, 2025 Board meeting. 7:40 pm Election Committee – Elaine O’Keefe. 7:55 pm Communications Committee formation. 8:10 pm Discussion on committees, sub-committees, and fiscal sponsorship policies. 8:30 pm 2025 Events – need volunteers: Egg Hunt - April 19, 2025 from 11am to 1pm at Oaks Park; SMILE Neighborhood Clean Up - May 17, 2025 from 10am to 2pm at Westmoreland Park near ballfields. 9:00 pm Adjournment.