Volunteer

Our annual election of officers is on November 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 16411 NE Halsey.

• Elections are held during our annual November public meeting
• All positions are up for election.
• No experience is required.
• Nominate yourself!
• Become a board member!
• Help shape our neighborhood

Board member responsibilities

• Board membership is a one-year commitment that offers valuable experience and knowledge you can use long afterward.

Board positions

• President (or chair)
• Vice president (or vice chair)
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Land Use Officer
• Members-at-Large

Contact us! wilkeseastna@gmail.com

It’s a great opportunity and experience, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time.

The time commitment is usually only a few hours each month

It's basic stuff—you would attend the monthly WENA Board meeting and take care of depositing money, paying approved bills, keeping the checkbook up to date, and giving the board a brief report. Our current treasurer, Claudette, will train you and help you learn the procedures.

Most months, the job requires attention only once or twice and takes a couple of hours. Occasionally, you may need to go to the bank, pick up mail at the WENA PO Box, or mail a payment.

The treasurer does not decide which expenses WENA will pay. Bills and other expenditures are reported to the board and approved by a vote. Once an expense is approved, the treasurer writes the check and pays the bill. Checks over $100 require the signatures of both the treasurer and a second board member who is authorized to sign on the account.

For more information, email us at wilkeseastna@gmail.com

NE 169th & NE San Rafeal St

By Candee Layton Sandstone neighbor I volunteer with Adopt One Block. As a Block Ambassador, you’ll clean up the block(s) you’ve adopted when and how you want, with litter removal supplies they deliver to you for free.

They supply grabbers, gloves, trash bags or buckets. I walk all over, more than my block. Even if you are not a volunteer with Adopt One Block you can report dumps of garbage, furniture and other items by emailing ridpatrol@oregonmetro.gov

First- A big thank you to Mike Penner and his crew for cleaning up the walkway down San Rafael, taking donations, and spreading barkdust; also for cleaning up the tree branches that came down on NE 162nd & NE Russell St.

Next- Thank you to Albertson’s for cleaning up the berm along NE169th Ave. It took a week of trimming, pruning, sawing, raking, picking up garbage, and hauling it all away!

To learn more about Adopt One Block, or to sign-up to adopt your block visit https://www. adoptoneblock.org

Share your point of view and help shape our neighborhood

Join the Board
Being a Member-at-Large is a great opportunity and experience for any neighbor, whether you’ve been on a board before or you're considering the idea for the first time. No experience required.

New member will serve with a dynamic, enthusiastic, committed group of other volunteers who work hard on behalf of this neighborhood.

We ask Board members to commit to about 5 hours a month of volunteer time, which includes attending a monthly Board meeting (2nd Monday of every month at 6:30-8pm) and at least one committee meeting per month (about 1.5 hour per month). Joining the board is a one year commitment where you'll gain knowledge that will be relevant even after your time on the Board.

Learn More
To learn more about joining the Board email info@wilkeseastna.org.

"Together WE can make a difference!"

Spring 2025 Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

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Spring 2025 Newsletter Inside This Issue: Slider the Otter returning to Nadaka Wilkes East Land Use Update Youth Activities in Gresham Quirky Shops in East County Advocating for Maternal Health

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