February 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month from 700p to 830p for our monthly board meeting.

• Introductions
• Consent Agenda (may be separate items)
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Jan. 25, 2024, Minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Social Media
  X/Twitter: 129
  Facebook: 1270
  Instagram: 1026

• Membership Update – Members January 2024, Revised 2023 Membership Report

Suggestions for Future Guests

• Perrin Smith – Further information
• Chad Lykins – Further information

Committee/Community Reports

• Monthly 2^nd and 3^rd Saturday hike/walk – Dave/Deb
• Proposed AARP Joint Sponsored Walk (Jun 25, Jul 12, Aug 12) – Don
• Trails/Work Parties: Portland Parks, Other – Dave
• SWTrails Route Change Request to PBOT – Don, Brian
• Signs – Joe/Brian
• Maps/Website – Brian
• Projects/Grants Update
• Hillsdale to Lake Oswego Trail – Don/ Brian
• Red Electric Trail (Soft Surface Trail)– Update, SWT Project Checklist – Dave
• Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) grant – Lisa
• Fiscal Sponsorships
  Tool Library – Jason

Proposed Fiscal Sponsorships from SWNI  – Update:

1. SW Trails would agree to act as Fiscal Sponsor to three entities: Crestwood NA Dickinson Park, Crestwood Friends of Woods Park, and Crestwood Ashcreek Natural Area. Total combined current funds, $22,732.31. Justification: Manageable additional treasurer responsibility, groups directly related to our mission.
2. Fees: $30 annually, plus 10-15% of funds expended. Sponsored groups would be invited to the annual Audit review.
3. Groups must submit a Fiscal Sponsorship request to SW Trails. Review SWTrails’ current Fiscal Sponsorship form to ensure issues of employment are addressed (insurance and liability coverage). Detailed description of how their funds can be used.

• Quarterly Trails Forum Correction: April 10, 10am-noon via Zoom HERE
• Advocate’s Corner – Don
• Upcoming Community Events

Discussion/Information Items

• Discussion item: Liability on trails case being heard by State.   Should SWT consider writing a letter to our representatives about needing legislation “to keep existing trails open and keep trail development projects on track.”?

Administrative

• Board Member Nominee – Scott Wyse
• Donor Letter
• Bylaws
• Procedures and Policies

Next Meeting:  March 21, 2024