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GlennDevitt: /* The Rules */ various tweaks and updates

2025-05-09T00:33:18Z

The Rules: various tweaks and updates

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	== The Rules ==		== The Rules ==
	~~Teams ''must'' request a permit through PBEM in order to use ''any'' Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.~~

	NETs may not "crash" organized events in Parks to table or distribute literature, such as movies, concerts, festivals, etc.		# Teams ''must'' request a permit through PBEM in order to use ''any'' Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.
			# NETs may not "crash" organized events in Parks to table or distribute literature, such as movies, concerts, festivals, etc.

	== Why? ==		== Why? ==

	* This is not a punishment, nor is it a result of a team doing anything wrong!		* This is not a punishment, nor is it a result of a team doing anything wrong!
	* This is an '''opportunity''' for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s ~~routine~~ processes.		* This is an '''opportunity''' for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s necessary processes.
	* Elevate the visibility of your work to key partner bureaus by following park rules.		* Elevate the visibility of your work to key partner bureaus by following park rules.
	* Avoid the disappointment of having to scuttle your plans at the last minute because someone else reserved the part of the park you wish to use. (Ask Jeremy about the Grievous Disc Golf Incident sometime.)		* Avoid the disappointment of having to scuttle your plans at the last minute because someone else reserved the part of the park you wish to use. (Ask Jeremy about the Grievous Disc Golf Incident sometime.)
	* We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it and set a good example.		* We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it and set a good example.
	* Avoid surprises for front-line staff: PBEM will ~~notify~~ Park Rangers, BOEC/911 dispatchers, and 311 call-takers about your activity in advance. If you see Rangers in the field, say hi!		* Avoid surprises for front-line staff: Get a free permit through PBEM as explained below. We will inform Park Rangers, BOEC/911 dispatchers, and 311 call-takers about your activity in advance. If you see Rangers in the field, say hi!
	* The usual fee for a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises! Special shout-out to Portland Parks~~/Vibrant Communities~~ Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET!) who created this arrangement for us, and to the Permitting staff who process our requests.		* The usual fee for a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises if booked through PBEM. Special shout-out to Portland Parks Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET!) who created this arrangement for us, and to the Permitting staff who process our requests.

	== Examples of situations when you need a permit ==		== Examples of situations when you need a permit ==
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	* For a routine team meeting in a small area of a park, when you are not conducting an emergency response exercise.		* For a routine team meeting in a small area of a park, when you are not conducting an emergency response exercise.
	* When you might wear your vests, but will not be engaged in any potentially concerning activity.		* When you might wear your vests, but will not be engaged in any potentially concerning activity.
			* When conducting BEECN cache inventories, or drills planned by PBEM.

	If you do not have a permit, please defer to other members of the public and move to a different area of the park. But first, try to get them to sign up for ~~Basic~~ NET ~~Training~~, right?!		If you do not have a permit, please defer to other members of the public and move to a different area of the park. But first, try to get them to sign up for NET or BEECN, right?!

	== How do I get a permit? ==		== How do I get a permit? ==

GlennDevitt: /* Movies in the Park / Summer Free for All program */

2025-05-09T00:16:28Z

Movies in the Park / Summer Free for All program

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	== Movies in the Park / Summer Free for All program ==		== Movies in the Park / Summer Free for All program ==
	NETs may not table, or distribute literature, at Portland Parks & Recreation events without prior permission.		'''NETs may not table, or distribute literature, at Portland Parks & Recreation events without prior permission.'''

	Each event planned by PP&R is produced in partnership with a community group. As part of this partnership, each community group is allowed to have two “informational” tablers onsite, such as Neighborhood Associations. Historically, it’s not uncommon for a community group to have a NET as one of their selected tablers. In this scenario, there are no costs for tabling groups.		Each event planned by PP&R is produced in partnership with a community group. As part of this partnership, each community group is allowed to have two “informational” tablers onsite, such as Neighborhood Associations. Historically, it’s not uncommon for a community group to have a NET as one of their selected tablers. In this scenario, there are no costs for tabling groups.
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	The other way to table onsite, which does involve a fee, is to become a [https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all/cultural-events#toc-opportunities-for-tablers “program-wide” tabler] with SFFA. PBEM does not have budget to sponsor this option.		The other way to table onsite, which does involve a fee, is to become a [https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all/cultural-events#toc-opportunities-for-tablers “program-wide” tabler] with SFFA. PBEM does not have budget to sponsor this option.

	Showing up rogue means that you can expect a “structured leaving-the-park conversation” with Parks staff. And then they will report the situation to PBEM, and we~~'ll~~ have another conversation . . . So please ~~just don~~'~~t go rogue.~~		Showing up rogue means that you can expect a “structured leaving-the-park conversation” with Parks staff. And then they will report the situation to PBEM, and we will have another conversation with you that neither of us enjoys. . . '''So please do not crash events, no matter how good your intentions.'''

GlennDevitt: Added Movies in the Park section, based on info provided by Jed Arkley

2025-04-06T21:07:25Z

Added Movies in the Park section, based on info provided by Jed Arkley

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-== The Rule ==
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 Teams ''must'' request a permit through PBEM in order to use ''any'' Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.
 == Why? ==
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 * Expect curiosity from the public. It seems normal to us, but what you are doing is rather unusual.
 * Seize the opportunity for outreach and recruitment! Carry some 24-week shopping lists ([https://pbem.link/pbemevent request here]), or a [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/8/86/Outreach_QR_Codes_for_Tabling.pdf page with the NET & BEECN recruitment QR codes].

GlennDevitt: /* How do I get a permit? */ added line for date/time

2025-01-09T15:40:53Z

How do I get a permit?: added line for date/time

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	* '''At least three weeks in advance of your exercise,''' simply send an email to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=NET exercise: Park permit request net@portlandoregon.gov]		* '''At least three weeks in advance of your exercise,''' simply send an email to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=NET exercise: Park permit request net@portlandoregon.gov]
	* Include:		* Include:
			** date and begin/end times of your proposed event
	** the official name of the park, which you can look up [https://www.portland.gov/parks/search here]		** the official name of the park, which you can look up [https://www.portland.gov/parks/search here]
	** exactly where you will operate within the park, e.g. 'on the east playground', or 'near the entrance of the park at SE 167th and Market'		** exactly where you will operate within the park, e.g. 'on the east playground', or 'near the entrance of the park at SE 167th and Market'

GlennDevitt: /* The Rule */

2024-07-31T04:02:42Z

The Rule

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	== The Rule ==		== The Rule ==
	Teams ''must'' request a permit through PBEM in order to use ''any'' Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.		Teams ''must'' request a permit through PBEM in order to use ''any'' Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.

	== Why? ==		== Why? ==

GlennDevitt at 02:15, 31 July 2024

2024-07-31T02:15:58Z

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	* This is an '''opportunity''' for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s routine processes.		* This is an '''opportunity''' for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s routine processes.
	* Elevate the visibility of your work to key partner bureaus by following park rules.		* Elevate the visibility of your work to key partner bureaus by following park rules.
	* Avoid the disappointment of having to scuttle your plans at the last minute because someone else reserved the part of the park you wish to use.		* Avoid the disappointment of having to scuttle your plans at the last minute because someone else reserved the part of the park you wish to use. (Ask Jeremy about the Grievous Disc Golf Incident sometime.)
	* We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it and set a good example.		* We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it and set a good example.
	* Avoid surprises for front-line staff: PBEM will notify Park Rangers, BOEC/911 dispatchers, and 311 call-takers about your activity in advance. If you see Rangers in the field, say hi!		* Avoid surprises for front-line staff: PBEM will notify Park Rangers, BOEC/911 dispatchers, and 311 call-takers about your activity in advance. If you see Rangers in the field, say hi!

GlennDevitt at 02:12, 31 July 2024

2024-07-31T02:12:19Z

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	* We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it and set a good example.		* We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it and set a good example.
	* Avoid surprises for front-line staff: PBEM will notify Park Rangers, BOEC/911 dispatchers, and 311 call-takers about your activity in advance. If you see Rangers in the field, say hi!		* Avoid surprises for front-line staff: PBEM will notify Park Rangers, BOEC/911 dispatchers, and 311 call-takers about your activity in advance. If you see Rangers in the field, say hi!
	* The usual fee for a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises! Special shout-out to Portland Parks/Vibrant Communities Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET) who created this arrangement for us, and to the Permitting staff who process our requests.		* The usual fee for a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises! Special shout-out to Portland Parks/Vibrant Communities Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET!) who created this arrangement for us, and to the Permitting staff who process our requests.

	== Examples of situations when you need a permit ==		== Examples of situations when you need a permit ==

GlennDevitt: V1.0

2024-07-31T02:09:38Z

V1.0

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	~~• Use of Portland Parks for NET Exercises~~		== The Rule ==
	~~Effectively immediately,~~ Teams must request a permit through PBEM in order to use any Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.		Teams ''must'' request a permit through PBEM in order to use ''any'' Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.
	o This is not a punishment, nor is it a result of a team doing anything wrong~~. It~~ is an opportunity for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s routine processes. ~~It also will elevate~~ visibility of your work to key partner bureaus. We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it.
	~~o Simply send an email to net@portlandoregon~~.~~gov at least three weeks~~ in ~~advance of your planned exercise~~, ~~including 1) the official name of the park~~, 2) ~~where you will be in the park~~, and ~~3) how many people will participate~~.		== Why? ==
	~~o Situations~~ when you need a permit:
	 When you will conduct an exercise that could cause public alarm or concern. ~~For example, a~~ bunch of ~~orange-vest-wearing~~ people chattering on radios. :-)		* This is not a punishment, nor is it a result of a team doing anything wrong!
	~~ Or during~~ busy ~~park~~ times, especially weekends and holidays.		* This is an '''opportunity''' for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s routine processes.
	~~ If~~ your instincts tell you ~~it’s~~ a good idea.		* Elevate the visibility of your work to key partner bureaus by following park rules.
	~~o Situations~~ when you do not need a permit:		* Avoid the disappointment of having to scuttle your plans at the last minute because someone else reserved the part of the park you wish to use.
	~~ A~~ routine meeting in a small area of a park, ~~for a very small group where~~ you might wear your vests, but will not be engaged in any potentially ~~alarming~~ activity.		* We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it and set a good example.
	 If you do not have a permit, please ~~be prepared~~ to move to a different area of the park if, for ~~example~~, ~~other people want~~ to ~~use~~ the ~~picnic tables~~.		* Avoid surprises for front-line staff: PBEM will notify Park Rangers, BOEC/911 dispatchers, and 311 call-takers about your activity in advance. If you see Rangers in the field, say hi!
	~~o The permits~~ will ~~help you avoid conflicts with members~~ of the ~~public who have reserved~~ park ~~areas for parties~~ and ~~other activities. PBEM~~ will ~~notify Park Rangers~~, ~~BOEC/911 operators~~, and ~~311 staff of your activity~~, to ~~avoid surprises or concern~~.		* The usual fee for a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises! Special shout-out to Portland Parks/Vibrant Communities Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET) who created this arrangement for us, and to the Permitting staff who process our requests.
	~~The usual fee~~ for ~~a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises~~! ~~Special shout~~-~~out to Portland Parks~~/~~Vibrant Communities Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET!~~) ~~who created this arrangement for us~~, ~~and for~~ the ~~Permitting staff who process our requests~~.
			== Examples of situations when you need a permit ==

			* When you will conduct an exercise that could cause public alarm or concern. A bunch of people chattering on radios while wearing reflective vests is not normal. :-)
			* During busy usage times, especially weekends and holidays.
			* When your instincts tell you it's a good idea.

			== Examples of situations when you do ''not'' need a permit ==

			* For a routine team meeting in a small area of a park, when you are not conducting an emergency response exercise.
			* When you might wear your vests, but will not be engaged in any potentially concerning activity.

			If you do not have a permit, please defer to other members of the public and move to a different area of the park. But first, try to get them to sign up for Basic NET Training, right?!

			== How do I get a permit? ==

			* '''At least three weeks in advance of your exercise,''' simply send an email to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=NET exercise: Park permit request net@portlandoregon.gov]
			* Include:
			** the official name of the park, which you can look up [https://www.portland.gov/parks/search here]
			** exactly where you will operate within the park, e.g. 'on the east playground', or 'near the entrance of the park at SE 167th and Market'
			** what you will be doing, e.g. 'conducting a radio drill', or 'practicing MegaMover patient carries'
			** approximately how many people you expect to participate

			== During your exercise ==

			* Always wear your NET vests and ID cards, if reasonable
			* Expect curiosity from the public. It seems normal to us, but what you are doing is rather unusual.
			* Seize the opportunity for outreach and recruitment! Carry some 24-week shopping lists ([https://pbem.link/pbemevent request here]), or a [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/8/86/Outreach_QR_Codes_for_Tabling.pdf page with the NET & BEECN recruitment QR codes].

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• Use of Portland Parks for NET Exercises
Effectively immediately, Teams must request a permit through PBEM in order to use any Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.
o This is not a punishment, nor is it a result of a team doing anything wrong. It is an opportunity for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s routine processes. It also will elevate visibility of your work to key partner bureaus. We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it.
o Simply send an email to net@portlandoregon.gov at least three weeks in advance of your planned exercise, including 1) the official name of the park, 2) where you will be in the park, and 3) how many people will participate.
o Situations when you need a permit:
 When you will conduct an exercise that could cause public alarm or concern. For example, a bunch of orange-vest-wearing people chattering on radios. :-)
 Or during busy park times, especially weekends and holidays.
 If your instincts tell you it’s a good idea.
o Situations when you do not need a permit:
 A routine meeting in a small area of a park, for a very small group where you might wear your vests, but will not be engaged in any potentially alarming activity.
 If you do not have a permit, please be prepared to move to a different area of the park if, for example, other people want to use the picnic tables.
o The permits will help you avoid conflicts with members of the public who have reserved park areas for parties and other activities. PBEM will notify Park Rangers, BOEC/911 operators, and 311 staff of your activity, to avoid surprises or concern.
The usual fee for a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises! Special shout-out to Portland Parks/Vibrant Communities Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET!) who created this arrangement for us, and for the Permitting staff who process our requests.