Board Packet for September Meeting 2022

CAT Board Agenda

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OF TENANTS (CAT)

September 22, 2022

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

6:00 Welcome

Board role: Agenda approval and ground rules review

*6:05 Approval of August 2022 minutes

6:10 Board introductions. check-ins and staff introductions

Check-in Question: How will a 14.6% rent increase impact you.

6:15 Meet new board members

Board Role: Listen, ask questions

6:30 Strategic Plan Final Discussion

*Board Role: Listen, discussion, vote to approve policy direction

7:00 BREAK ........5 min

7:05 Endorsement votes

• Welcome Home Coalition support of increased wages for service workers.

https://welcomehomecoalition.org/wage-advocacy/

• Eugene Tenant Alliance Petition and Advocate Meeting in November

*Board Role: Listen, discussion, vote to approve policy direction

7:15 Membership report and preparation for Annual Meeting and Board Elections

Board Role: Listen and offer input to the planning actions

7:30 Staff reports Tenant Education, Communications, Organizing, Development,

Administration/Budget, Advocacy

Board role: Listen, ask questions

7:45 Board vote on new candidates -TIME CERTAIN

*Board Role: Discussion and vote

8:00 Adjourn

*These are action items

. Board Bright: Governance Roles & Responsibilities

COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OF TENANTS 1320 NE 63RD AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97213 503-460-9702

RENTERS RIGHTS HOTLINE 503-288-0130 MWF: 1-5PM TUES: 6-8PM SAT: 1-5PM

Events and Training

Board Bright Series

October 6, 3- 4:30 p.m. | Presenter: Jenn Clemo, NAO

In this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn about the fundamentals of nonprofit

governance and gain an understanding of the board’s role in the management of the

organization. This webinar is part of NAO’s Board Bright Series – a quarterly board training

designed for emerging and seasoned board members alike, and anyone else looking for a

governance refresh. Free to NAO members! More details and registration information contact

Kim. More details here.

Member Meeting

Saturday October 15th 11 am to 2 pm

Annual Member Meeting and Elections

CAT Staff and Board Gathering

October 20th, 1 pm to 4 pm

Location to be determined.