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Posted on January 5, 2022 by Gary Haliski
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Santa Clara Community Foundation

Please consider becoming an SCCO board member or member of another committee

The Santa Clara Community Organization will be holding board elections on February 3rd.  Any resident, property owner, or business owner, 18 years or older, living in the SCCO boundaries is eligible to become a board member if they have attended at least one SCCO general meeting in the twelve months prior to the election.  This Thursday’s meeting (January 6th) gives everyone who isn’t an SCCO member the opportunity to become eligible to run for the board in the February election

The first presentation of the January meeting will be an overview of SCCO’s 2021 achievements.  The presentation will be a good way for those new to the SCCO to learn about the many projects going on in Santa Clara and explore ways to volunteer.

One of the major accomplishments of the year was the formation of a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation – the Santa Clara Community Foundation.  The Foundation was formed to foster community involvement and investment by organizing and funding projects that specifically benefit the residents of the Santa Clara neighborhood.

Please consider participating in the Santa Clara Community Foundation. Join one of the committees, apply to be a board member, or volunteer on a project. Contact foundation@santaclaracommunity.org or visit https://santaclaracommunityfoundation.org for more information, and a board application.

Time: Jan 6, 2022 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81012048569?pwd=S3FZUkU0aVZsN3hvQm1nT1hrWjFWZz09
Meeting ID: 810 1204 8569
Passcode: 187499
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Monthly SCCO meeting this Thursday, January 6 – 7PM

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Gary Haliski

Please join us this Thursday for what should be a relatively short, but important meeting. There will be a recap of accomplishments in 2021 and a presentation by the SCCO Social Justice Committee.

The main topic will be Keeping Santa Clara Safe. There have been several incidents of racist and anti-Semitic nature in the Santa Clara/River Road area over the past four years. In 2021 alone there were at least four incidents, one involving a gun. We are looking for ideas on how to prevent escalation of bias in Santa Clara.

Also, in case you missed it, here is a link to our December 2021 SCCO Neighborhood News newsletter. Link to newsletter.

Screen shot of December 2021 SCCO newsletter.

Time: Jan 6, 2022 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81012048569?pwd=S3FZUkU0aVZsN3hvQm1nT1hrWjFWZz09
Meeting ID: 810 1204 8569
Passcode: 187499
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,81012048569# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location           
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)       
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)       
Meeting ID: 810 1204 8569
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbdwySTE6T

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LET’S REHEARSE AN EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND RECOVERY TOGETHER!

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Gary Haliski

Ready NW Eugene invites you to a Virtual Evacuation Exercise on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm via Zoom.

Join us to step through a simulated emergency scenario and discuss how you might respond to a threat in your immediate neighborhood. No prior experience is needed to join this conversation. This FEMA-created training technique is an excellent way to safely learn what a real emergency may feel like and what decisions and preparation we need to consider ahead of time.

Exercise Scenario:
Chlorine Gas Leak in NW Eugene

Exercise Goals:
Review city of Eugene evacuation alerts and zones.
Review personal readiness to either shelter in place or evacuate.
Review special needs of nearby neighbors.
Review post-evacuation communication options for returning to your home.

This exercise is brought to you by Ready NW Eugene, the Emergency Preparedness Teams of the NW Eugene neighborhoods – River Road Community Organization, Active Bethel Community, and Santa Clara Community Organization.

Join Zoom Meeting on 2/1/2022 @ 6:00 pm:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84638329185?pwd=M0w2akFDZDN2bkQ2WC9TaFZxQjNTUT09

Meeting ID: 846 3832 9185
Passcode: prep
Dial By Phone:+12532158782

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In need of a last-minute tax deduction? Consider the Santa Clara Community Foundation.

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Tim Foelker

We’d like to inform the neighborhood and community that the Foundation have officially received IRS confirmation of nonprofit status. You can view the IRS letter here.

If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution for tax year 2021 you must make your financial gift before the end of today (12/31/2021). You can do so in two ways:

Mail your donation checks payable to:

Santa Clara Community Foundation
PO Box 41292
Eugene, OR 97404

We will send you a receipt to acknowledge your tax-deductible gift.

~OR~

For credit or debit card contributions please visit the SCCF donation page.

Thanks for your contributions and support thus far toward the greater good of the Santa Clara community in north Eugene, Oregon. There is some great stuff coming in 2022. Get on the mailing list, or send your inquiries to foundation@santaclaracommunity.org


https://santaclaracommunityfoundation.org
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Emergency Preparedness Meeting – Jan. 4, 2022

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Tim Foelker

Hello neighbors,
Everyone is invited to attend the next monthly neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Meeting on Tuesday January 4th, 2022 @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

Our past meetings were recorded and can be viewed here -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChyvm3RpwB4uRgsc4u2b6jQ.

Power Outage Survival and Preparation
Tuesday January 4th, 2022 @ 6:30 – 7:30 pm
A Ready NW Eugene Zoom Presentation

Agenda

  • Introductions
  • Discussion with Catherine Zunno, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordinator for the Cities of Eugene and Springfield
  • Power Outage Discussion
    • What can we expect?
    • What can you do to prepare?

 Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84902170036?pwd=K2FzU2t0RGVqemlYTk44OXU4K3hKdz09
Meeting ID: 849 0217 0036
Passcode: prep
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Resources

How to text EWEB for power outage status updates

How to prepare for a winter storm

Oregon Emergency Management – 2 Weeks Ready

FEMA power outage information sheet (pdf)

FEMA winter storm information sheet (pdf)

Ready.gov: Tips to protect yourself during and after a power outage

CDC Winter Weather

This meeting is brought to you by the Emergency Preparedness Teams of the NW Eugene neighborhoods – River Road Community Organization, Active Bethel Community Organization, Santa Clara Community Organization.
 — 
Jacque Wurster
Emergency Preparedness Team
River Road Community Organization
RRCO Emergency Preparedness Team YouTube Channel

Upcoming Meetings:
1/4/22 – January Meeting 6:30 – 7:30 pm
2/1/22 – February Meeting 6:30 – 7:30 pm
3/1/22 – March Meeting 6:30 – 7:30 pm

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