SWNI Year at a Glance

July
Starts Fiscal Year
SWNI Orientation Training
Meeting with New Standing Committee Chairs

August
National Night Out - lst Tuesday in August
Confirm School Reservations for NA meetings
Appoint Southwest Representative for Spirit of Portland Awards

Septemeber
Prepare fundraising letter for October issue

October
Fall Candidates Fair (optional)
Mail Fundraising Letter
Public Safety Month
October 15th Deadline for Spirit of Portland Nominations

November
Annual Fall Cleanup 1st Saturday
Board Meeting is moved to 3rd Wednesday due to Holiday

December
Board Social or refreshments served at regular meeting
Board Meeting is moved to 3rd Wednesday due to Holiday
Holiday Events in Multnomah Village and Hillsdale District

January
City Budget Hearings

February
Appoint Nominating Committee for Board Elections in May
Board Retreat (focus on organizational priorities) – Optional

March
Review Business Association Memberships
Remind NAs and Committees to Start Action Plans

April
Finance Committee Prepares Draft for Next Fiscal Year
Start planning for Volunteer Recognition Event
Memo to NAs to Name Volunteer of the Year Award
Start Insurance Renewal Paperwork
Personnel Committee: reviews policies & performance evaluations

May
Spring Cleanup – 2nd Saturday in May
Board Elections
Adopt Action Plan
Adopt Fiscal Year Budget
Prepare Contract Attachments
Vote on bylaw changes, if any

June
Appoint Standing Committee Chairs
Volunteer Recognition Party
Sign Lease with Multnomah Center
Sign City Contract