LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date November 10, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Todd Littlefield (Vice Chair) Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees: David Precechtil, Lucas - PSU Newspaper (Vanguard?), Joel Rebik, Marilyn Thomas, Juanita Swartwood, Bob Field & Denise Douglas

Guest Speakers:  PPB Sgt Craig Anderson, PPB Officer Jordan Zaitz, Janie Gullickson, Executive Director of Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon {See slideshow below} and Dave Ganslein, Vote Before Tolls

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts

Announcements:

• WestRock Cleanups – Every Saturday (EXCEPT the second Saturday of the month) from 8:00 – 9:00 AM – November 13, 19 & 26 – [6328 SE 100th Avenue, Portland, OR  97266] - Please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather

• N2N – Second Saturday of Every month – November 12th from 8:15 – 12:00 [10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR 97266]

• VFW Breakfast - – Sunday November 20th at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266]

  SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on November 15, 2022

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date October 13, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Todd Littlefield (Vice Chair) Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees: Aaron Manning, Audrey Piacsek, Cassandra Carson, Cole Posin, Joel Rebik, Karen Curry, Liane Hansen, Marilyn Thomas, Moe Murphy, Neola Larsen, Sammy Manning, Sharon Vachal

Guest Speakers: Ron & Ann Gullberg – Creating safe & relaxing Rest Stops for officers on duty, Derry Jackson – Community Based Outreach, Inc., Officer Chase Bryson - Portland Police Bureau Behavioral Health Unit Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator (with presentation)

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts

Announcements:

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups –Saturday October 15, 22 & 29 from 8:00AM – 9:00 AM.- BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather [WestRock Recycling – 6328 SE 100th Ave Portland 97266]

• VFW Breakfast - – Sunday October 16 at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266] 

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie October 17, 2022

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date September 8, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Todd Littlefield (Vice Chair) Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees: Aaron Manning, Joel Rebik, Juanita Swartwood, Tom Swartwood, Neola Larsen, Sammy Manning

Guest Speakers: Lisa Campos & Penny Martins with the Guardian Angels

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts

Announcements:

• Neighbor 2 Neighbor – Saturday September 10th from 8:15 AM to Noon– (New Hope Church - 10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR 97266

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups – Sunday September 11th and Saturday September 17th & 24th from 8:00AM – 9:00 AM.- BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather [WestRock Recycling – 6328 SE 100th Ave Portland 97266]

• VFW Breakfast - – Sunday September 18th at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266] 

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on September 15, 2022

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date August 11, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Todd Littlefield (Vice Chair); Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees:  Cynthia Lang, Donald Johnson, Joel Rebik, Juanita Swartwood, Marilyn Thomas, Neola Larsen, Pete Thomas, Tom Swartwood, Sharon Vachal, Kristy Knowles, Cassandra Caterson, Cole Posin

Guest Speakers: Sgt Matt Ferguson – Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Patrick Williams - Tri-Met Safety & Security

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts

Announcements:

• Neighbor 2 Neighbor – Saturday August 13th from 8:15 AM to Noon– (New Hope Church - 10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR 97266

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups –Saturday August 20th & 27th from 8:00AM – 9:00 AM.- BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather [WestRock Recycling – 6328 SE 100th Ave Portland 97266]

• Reedway Block Party - Saturday August 20th from 2:00PM – 7:00PM [5716 SE 104th Avenue, Portland, OR 97266]

• VFW Breakfast - – Sunday August 21st at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266] 

• Garden Concert – Saturday August 27th from 2:00 -5:00 PM – [benefit for the LNLA] if you are interested reach out for the address

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on August 16, 2022

Pay particular attention to slide #8. This is not something the city will tell you.

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date July 14, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Penny Wilson (Vice Chair) Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees:  Aaron Manning, Denise Douglas, Jo Jennings, Joel Rebik, Juanita Swartwood, Marilyn Thomas, Matt Huff, Moe Murphy, Pete Thomas, Sammy Manning, Todd Littlefield, Tom Swartwood, Unknown person in back of room

Guest Speakers: Chris Starling - Captain of Firehouse 11 and Keith Wilson - Board Member - Shelter Now - President and CEO of Titan Freight Systems

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts

Announcements:

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups –Saturday July 16, 23 & 30 from 8:00AM – 9:00 AM.- BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather [WestRock Recycling – 6328 SE 100th Ave Portland 97266]

• National Night Out – Tuesday August 2nd from 5:30 – 7:30 PM [10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR 97266]

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on July 18, 2022

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date June 9, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Penny Wilson (Vice Chair) Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees: Bob Field, Cynthia Lang, Donald Johnson, Juanita Swartwood, Marilyn Thomas, Neola Larsen, Pete Thomas, Todd Littlefield, Richard Christman

Guest Speakers: Andrea Pickett – Executive Director of My Father’s House and Barbra Weber – Co-Founder & Coordinator of Ground Score

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts

Announcements:

• Neighbor 2 Neighbor – Saturday June 11th from 8:15 AM to Noon– (New Hope Church - 10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR 97266

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups – Sunday June 12th from 8:00-9:00 AM and Saturday June 18 & 25th from 8:00AM – 9:00 AM.- BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather [WestRock Recycling – 6328 SE 100th Ave Portland 97266]

• VFW Breakfast - – Sunday June 19th at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266] 

• SOLVE Cleanup – Sunday June 19th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM – [Money Saver Mini Storage - 7702 SE 92nd Avenue]

• Pick It Up Portland – Saturday June 25th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM [Steve’s Imports - 7273 SE 92nd Avenue]

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on June 12, 2022

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date May 12, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Penny Wilson (Vice Chair) Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees:  Bob Field, Cynthia Lang, Donald Johnson, Jo Jennings, Karen Curry, Marilyn Thomas, Mary Oxford, Neola Larsen, Pete Thomas, Sharon Szolski, Andrew Szolski, Kristy Knowles, Jim Franz, Ryan, Todd Littlefield + 5 non-signers

Guest Speakers: Jake Dornblaser – Community Engagement Coordinator with the Safe Rest Villages initiative led by Commissioner Dan Ryan, Matt Huff – Pastor at the Portland Central Nazarene Church – Agape Village, and Bob Cozzie – Director of Bureau of Emergency Communications 

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts

Announcements:

• Neighbor 2 Neighbor – Saturday May 14th from 8:15 AM to Noon– (New Hope Church - 10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR 97266

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups – Sunday May 15th from 7:00-8:00 AM and Saturday May 21st & May 29th from 8:00AM – 9:00 AM.- BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather [WestRock Recycling – 6328 SE 100th Ave Portland 97266]

• VFW Breakfast - – Sunday May 15th at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266] 

• SOLVE Cleanup – Sunday May 22nd from 1:00 – 3:00 PM – [meeting at 94th & Glenwood cul-de-sac)

• Neighborhood Cleanup – Saturday May 28th from 9:30-11:30 AM (New Hope Church - 10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR 97266) ***NEED VOLUNTEERS***

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on May 13, 2022

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date April 14, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Penny Wilson (Vice Chair) Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees: David Ashton, Jason Mills, Juanita Swartwood, Marilyn Thomas, Mary Oxford, Moe Murphy, Neola Larsen, Pete Thomas, Richard Christman, Greg Simmons, Glenda Blankenship, Kat Youtsey, Jim Snider

Guest Speakers: Sharia Mayfield, Rene Gonzalez, Vadim Mozyrsky, Chad M. Leisey and Peggy Sue Owens

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by Secretary Char Pennie  

Announcements:

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups –Saturday April 16, 23 & 30 from 8:00 – 9:00 AM- BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather

• Playhaven Park – Ivy & blackberry removal - Saturday April 16 from 9:00 – NOON – [SE 109th & SE Henderson]

• EASTER SUNDAY - VFW Breakfast - – Sunday April 17th at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266] 

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on April 19, 2022

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date March10, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Penny Wilson (Vice Chair) Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees:  Kristy Knowles, Marilyn Thomas, Mary Oxford, Moe Murphy, Neola Larsen, Richard Christman, Pete Thomas, Sammy Manning, Kristalee Morton, Jessica Ward, Aaron Liss, Todd Littlefield, Aaron Manning, Barbara Bennett, Bob Field, Donald Johnson, Cynthia Lang, Juanita Swartwood, Zeke Guenther, Jo Jennings, Gerard Aguilar and Alex Romero

Guest Speakers:  Mike Davis, Deputy Director of Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers - Bybee Lakes Hope Center, Gabby Thuillier, Community Engagement Manager, Blanchet House and Jessica Johnson, District Manager, Jacksons Food Stores

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts

 Announcements:

• Neighbor 2 Neighbor – Saturday March 12th from 8:15 AM to Noon– (New Hope Church - 10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR 97266

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups – Sunday March 13 and Saturday March 19 & 26 from 8:00AM – 9:00 AM.- BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather [WestRock Recycling – 6328 SE 100th Ave Portland 97266]

• SOLVE Cleanup – Sunday March 13th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM – [Steve’s Imports – 7273 SE 92nd Avenue, Portland, OR  978266] John will be providing pizza for all volunteers

• VFW Breakfast - – Sunday March 20 at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266] 

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on March 14, 2022.

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date February 10, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair) and Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees: Gary Sargent, Marilyn Thomas, Mary Oxford, Pete Thomas, Sammy Manning, Aaron Manning, Martin Johnson, Marja Johnson, Angelica Alarcon, Cynthia Lang, Donald Johnson, Jo Jennings, Juanita Swartwood, Karen Curry, Todd Littlefield, Aaron Liss

Guest Speakers:  Windol Cador, Prosper Portland Project Manager for Lents and Robert Gibson, Vice President of Development for Palindrome Communities

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts

Announcements:

• Neighbor 2 Neighbor – Saturday February 12th at 9:00 AM [meeting at our care receivers’ home]

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups –Saturday February 12th from 7:30 AM- 8:30 AM and Saturday February 19 & 26-from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM.  BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather [WestRock Recycling – 6328 SE 100th Ave Portland 97266]

• VFW Breakfast - – Sunday February 20 at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266] 

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on February 11, 2022.

LENTS NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY ASSOCIATION (LNLA)
MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD ON
Date January 13, 2022
Community Connection Center
10603 SE Henderson Street, Portland, OR  97266
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Board Members:  David Potts (Chair); Penny Wilson (Vice Chair) Char Pennie (Treasurer | Secretary)

Attendees: Gary Sargent, Marilyn Thomas, Mary Oxford, Moe Murphy, Neola Larsen, Pete Thomas, Richard Christman, Sammy Manning, Martin Johnson, Marja Johnson, Desiree Stark, Stephen Roseland, Emily Zurow, Windol Cador

Guest Speakers: Multnomah County Commissioner Sharon Meieran and Sgt Aaron Schmautz, Portland Police Association President

The meeting was convened at 6:30 PM. by President David Potts   

Announcements:

• Weekly WestRock Cleanups – Saturday January 15, 22, & 29 - BUT please check Facebook or Website for date & time – subject to change depending on weather [WestRock Recycling – 6328 SE 100th Ave Portland 97266]

• VFW Breakfast - – Sunday January 16th at 9:00 AM – [American Legion Hall – 8329 SE 88th Avenue, Portland 97266] 

SEE VIDEO FOR REMAINDER OF MEETING NOTES

Adjournment:   The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Secretary Char Pennie on January 17, 2022.