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.