Melanie Billings-Yun and Vadim Mozyrsky, both Portland Charter Commission members, will talk about the November ballot proposal to radically change Portland's Commissioner form of government.  Bring your questions!

AGENDA Update on the 9/28/22 meeting and additional correspondence with Portland Parks and Recreation staff regarding a proposed new agreement between SMILE and PP&R to manage Oaks Pioneer Church. Options for alternative proposals. Vote to authorize Elaine O'Keefe (President), Elizabeth Milner (Vice-President) and Pat Hainley (Treasurer) to negotiate a new agreement with PP&R and seek legal counsel as needed.

7:30 p.m. – Welcome. 7:35 p.m. – Approval of minutes – from 9/21/22 Board meeting and 10/6/22 Special Board meeting. 7:45 p.m. – SMILE Station remodel - Architect Brian Murtaugh, Studio Coop and Chris Timberlake, SMILE Director of Operations. 8:15 p.m. – 2022-23 budget - David Dugan, Finance Committee Chair. 8:50 p.m. – Update on Oaks Pioneer Church negotiations with PP&R. 9:00 p.m. – Adjourn.

6:00 - 6:05: Welcome and introductions. 6:05 - 6:30: Discussion of why RIP2 removed most of the Sellwood Bluff from the constrained sites (landslide/natural resources, ‘z’ on zoning maps) overlay zone.  Discuss whether and how we should proceed. 6:30 - 7:00: Updates on any other Land Use items.  

QFC managers will join us again to discuss the bottle-drop situation and ongoing safety concerns at the store. 7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions – Elaine O’Keef.e 7:35 pm Review and approval of minutes – of the October 5 Gen. Mtg. 7:40 pm FEATURED EVENT: UPDATE FROM QFC MARKET - Three QFC managers will discuss the bottle-drop situation and store security. The three guests are: Kevin Page – QFC #206 Moreland Store Leader, Ryan Baker – QFC Labor Manager, and Justin Hyland – QFC Asset Protection Manager. 8:20 pm Connie Shipley of the Royal Rosarians - Community feedback on the Milk Carton Boat […]

7:30 p.m. Welcome and introductions. 7:35 p.m. Approval of minutes from 10/29/22 Board meeting. 7:40 p.m. Friends of Moreland Woods request to transfer funds to Sellwood Community House. - Amrita V.K. Vatsal and Elizabeth Milner. 7:50 p.m. SMILE 2022-23 budget discussion and adoption – David Dugan. 8:45 p.m. Update on Oaks Pioneer Church negotiations - Elaine O’Keefe (NOTE: this discussion may be held in Executive Session). 9:00 p.m. Adjourn.

Join your neighbors in song as we sing holiday carols and light our beautiful neighborhood Christmas tree.

Saturday is Decemberville, when our wonderful neighborhood shops, cafes and community groups open their doors and hearts with holiday cheer. While you're out having fun, stop by and take the chill off at the SMILE Station "Chalet"(SE 13th/Tenino). Musical performances all day! Chipper the Squirrel! Hot beverages and cookies! Holiday antlers while they last! Here's the line-up: 11:00  Sellwood Church singers - Holiday Carols 11:30  Michal Pancheau - Piano/vocals, Holiday standards 12:00  Oaks Park's Chipper the Squirrel - photos with Chipper! 12:30  Robert Meade - singer/songwriter 1:30  Jesse Molina - singer/songwriter 2:00  Cleveland HS Pigmice Robotics Team - demonstration 3:00  Niamh Branigan - fiddle tunes LET'S PLEDGE TO SHOP LOCAL! […]

Neighbor and historian Eileen Fitzsimmons will share a history of the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood.  Eileen has researched and published many articles about our neighborhood history, its residents and buildings.  Don't miss this! Bring the whole family!

Survey to churches approved by SMILE board. Any changes?  How to handle responses? Potential actions - Letters to officials re Joint Office of Homeless Services, individual, draft a letter for SMILE to sign, sleep-out, sockathon, "Adopt" or advocate for Sellwood homeless. Potential speakers for future meetings (January SMILE general meeting?) Liaison with SE Uplift Houseless Action Committee - volunteer? Volunteer opportunities. Meeting via Zoom: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89510655006?pwd%3DeGdwc3pUK1M5YkFiQVpRTzkxWlBjdz09&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1U_4JcNVLC6SXPNUcr65us