Tree Placement Opportunity

Mike Gentry is wrangling some assistance for the first of a number of tree placement efforts - we could use your help; need about 5 or 6 more folks for a short few hours effort:

VOLUNTEER!
WHEN: Sunday June 5, 2022
WHERE: Tualatin River NWF

WHAT TIME: 9:00 a.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: 

Check with Mike for details but we will be placing about 60-70 trees it sounds like; all on the TRNWR site where we have been assisting for a few years in restoration efforts. This should only be  few hours of light effort - haul some trees, stake some trees - staff will be on hand to give pointers and direct placement.

WHAT TO BRING: work gloves and work boots; things are still muddy so bring the most appropriate points and throw in your waders just to have them on hand in case it would be helpful! Mike has more details.

Notice of Special Meeting of Members

Official Chapter business for June - please take notice [pun not intended because the lawyers on the board will probably look at this author cross-eyed for not being on the level]:

Notice is given that a TVTU Chapter Special Meeting of Members will be held for the purpose of voting on amendments to the Chapter’s Bylaws. The virtual meeting will be held on June 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.; join the meeting through the ink that will be provided in that months The Trout Line newsletter.

 

The proposed substantive amendments are as follows:

• Providing for a 2/3 vote by the Chapter’s Board members in attendance at any Board meeting in order to remove any Officer. This amendment is to conform the Chapter Bylaws to the current TU Model Bylaws provision.
• Providing that the Board will elect its Officers at the Board meeting following the Annual Members Meeting, from nominations made by the Nominating Committee. This amendment is to provide that the Board rather than the Members elect the Officers.
• Providing that the President and Treasurer sign all checks over $500. This amendment is to raise the dual signature amount from the current $200 figure.
• Providing that all Officers are limited to two consecutive two year terms in the same office but can hold the same office again after a one year period out of office. This amendment is to conform the Chapter Bylaws to the current TU Model Bylaws provision.
• Providing that the Chapter’s fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31. This amendment is to conform to the changed fiscal year adopted by TU.
• Providing that the quorum for any Members meeting at which the Bylaws are amended is the lesser of thirty Chapter members or ten percent of the Chapter’s membership. This amendment is to conform the Chapter Bylaws to the current TU Model Bylaws provision.

For the most part, the board is updating the by-laws to better align with recent modifications for operations implemented by TU National as explained above. The exception is the dual check signing provision that the board feels better aligns with efficiency in monthly payments to meeting venues and speakers which have both seen cost increases. That is all.

 

MAY at TVTU?

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
WHERE: VIRTUAL

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Sarah Cloud - Exec Director Deschutes River Alliance

Our friends at DRA will come and give us an update of the progress, conditions and activities related to our beloved Deschutes River. They will also let us know where it goes from herel!
The Deschutes River Alliance is a science-based advocacy organization seeking collaborative solutions to the threats facing the Wild and Scenic Deschutes River and its tributaries. We advocate for cooler, cleaner water, a healthy ecosystem, and the recovery and protection of robust populations of resident and anadromous fish.
DRA has a simple vision - a lower Deschutes River that is the confluence of a healthy ecosystem, sustainable economy and vibrant community.
Executive Director Sarah Cloud has a career in the non-profit sector that spans more than thirty years. It has included a position as part of the mediation firm that worked with the Hanford Advisory Board, developing and executing outreach campaigns for organizations such as the Citizens’ Utility Board and working in development. In her position prior to DRA, she was instrumental in creating and executing a strategic plan focused on growth..

WHAT TO BRING: you can't bring anything except your device, your couch and your favorite beverage - and lift it in spirit with the rest of us!

ADDN'L INFO: For a link - look for the email notification with invite and link embedded within; if you don't get that [after checking your spam folder...], contact us and we'll do what we can to get it coming to you!

 

OMP Update: I happen to drive past OMP the other day - they have a drop box and storage/construction box on site so it appears they are in the midst of repairs from their fire; word is they will be back for July.

 

North Arm of Timothy Lake

CAMPOUTING!
WHEN: May 30 - June 2, 2022

WHERE: Timothy Lake; North Arm Campground
WHAT TIME: whenever you can make it
WHAT to EXPECT: A long standing favorite for the Chapters - Timothy lake is always a good time. Expect the unexpected!

WHAT to BRING: about everything you need to camp for the weekend; also a floating device for fishing or the ability to talk your way onto someone elses as deckhand!