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=== Neighborhood Association Meeting === | === Neighborhood Association Meeting === | ||
'''<mark>Learning Objective</mark>''' | '''<mark>Learning Objective</mark>''' | ||
''Strengthen connections between your NET and your local Neighborhood Association (NA), so both groups can support each other in preparedness, response, and recovery. Team members will learn how to effectively attend and participate in their Neighborhood Association meetings, build relationships, and integrate preparedness priorities into broader community planning.'' | |||
'''<mark>Supplemental Resources</mark>''' | '''<mark>Supplemental Resources</mark>''' | ||
[https://www.portland.gov/neighborhoods City of Portland Neighborhood Association Directory] | |||
[https://www.prcprojects.us/civic City of Portland/PSU Civic Life Mapping] | |||
'''<mark>Preparation</mark>''' | '''<mark>Preparation</mark>''' | ||
* Find out the NA’s regular meeting schedule, agenda format, and whether they allow outside groups to present. | |||
* Reach out to the NA Chair or Secretary to request an agenda spot or confirm time for NET introductions. | |||
* Prepare a brief introduction: who you are, what the NET program does, and one or two examples of local resilience goals. | |||
* Bring flyers or business cards with NET contact info, meeting times, or signup links. | |||
'''<mark>Facilitation</mark>''' | '''<mark>Facilitation</mark>''' | ||
# '''Orient your NET members (10 min, before the meeting).''' | |||
#* Meet briefly to explain the NA’s role in Portland civic life and how NETs fit into that picture. | |||
#* Review talking points: introduce the team, highlight preparedness efforts, and invite partnership. | |||
#* Assign roles: one person introduces, one fields questions, others observe and take notes. | |||
# '''Participate in the NA meeting (30–40 min).''' | |||
#* Respect the NA’s process—observe how they conduct business, when public input is invited, and what issues are on their agenda. | |||
#* When it’s your turn, keep your remarks short (3–5 minutes): introduce the NET, explain how you can support the neighborhood after a disaster, and invite collaboration. | |||
#* Listen for upcoming projects (block parties, safety fairs, clean-ups) where NET participation could add value. | |||
'''<mark>Debrief Questions</mark>''' | '''<mark>Debrief Questions</mark>''' | ||
* What did you learn about the NA’s priorities and concerns? | |||
* Were there community members or leaders who seemed especially interested in preparedness? | |||
* Decide on one concrete follow-up: sending info, joining a subcommittee, or returning next month with a module (like Family Preparedness). | |||
'''<mark>Module Outputs</mark>''' | '''<mark>Module Outputs</mark>''' | ||
<br> | * Update your NETwiki page with a link to the neighborhood association page. | ||
* Consider adding a recurring task for a NET member to attend future meetings. | |||
* Identify at least one collaborative project to propose to the NA in the next six months (such as building a community resource cache).<br> | |||
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