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.

7:30 pm Call to order, protocols, and introductions – David Dugan. 7:35 pm Review and approval of minutes of March 5, 2025, General Meeting. 7:40 pm “Be Red Cross Ready” Emergency Preparedness – Hannah Drill, Community Disaster Program Specialist, Northwest Oregon Chapter, American Red Cross. 8:30 pm Claybourne Street Mural competition – Grant Huling. 8:45 pm SMILE Elections – Elections to be held at the General Meeting on May 7, 2025. 9:00 pm Meeting adjournment. Link to access the Zoom meeting remotely: https://bit.ly/SMILE-General

6:00 p.m. Introductions and Announcements – Scott Kelly, Co-Chair, Transportation Committee. How to get onto Transportation Committee email list Who to contact about transportation requests City Bike Bus on Earth Day – Tuesday, April 22. Portland.gov/earth-day-bike-bus Bike Maintenance Workshop on May 4 at the Sellwood Library from 2-4 p.m. 6:10 p.m.   Yard Signs – We have several PBOT-provided yard signs to give away; “Greenways are not Cut-Through Streets”, “Travel with Care”, and “Welcome to our Greenway”.  First come, first served. 6:15 p.m.   Update on Claybourne Plaza Street Mural Project  - We’ll have an update on progress of this project. 6:30 […]

Join remotely via Zoom: 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 March 19, 2025 Board meeting. 7:40 pm SMILE 2025 Election – Election Committee. 7:55 pm Macro-economic impact on neighborhood/SMILE. 8:10 pm Volunteers – Egg Hunt: April 19, 2025 from 9:30 am to 2pm at Oaks Park. 8:15 pm Llewellyn Playground grant request – Liz Milner. 8:30 pm SMILE Land Use and Transportation Priorities for D4C – Scott Kelly/David Schoellhamer. 8:45 pm OPC Purchase discussion – David Dugan. 9:00 pm Adjournment.

Planning to enter the Milk Carton Boat Race on June 22nd? The Sellwood Community House is hosting a workshop on "HOW TO BUILD A MILK CARTON BOAT" . Come and hear from three race winners on the techniques of building a winning race boat. Empty milk cartons are available to take home with you to get started on your entry!