Governing Council Update
The Governing Council met on Monday, February 1, and again on Saturday, February 6. Topics under discussion included: terminology for our membership levels (see below); strategies for engaging local business supporters; and defining the processes that will provide clarity and promote effectiveness and efficiency.
Our next meeting will be Saturday, February 20.
Members and Members Plus:
Viva Village is a community of members: trusted neighbors helping neighbors.
With this principle in mind, the Governing Council is pleased to announce the adoption of the following terms to describe our membership levels with the benefits described.
All Members are part of the Viva Village community
and support its mission.

You can contact the Governing Council at VivaVillageOR@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunity
– Extended due to weather delay
Help publicize our next Village 101 taking place this Saturday, February 13 at the Beaverton Library.
The weather wasn't entirely cooperative last week. We still have flyers to distribute in the Cedar Hills area, and will be meeting on Monday at 2:00.
We'd love to have you join us!
RSVP for the meeting location:
VivaVillageOR+raecoleman@gmail.com
or call 503-644-7417
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Several volunteers braved the elements this past week, distributing about half of the 500
Village 101 flyers.
That's dedication — thank you!
Viva Village Events
Newsletter:
Coming soon to your inbox – the 4th edition of The Viva Village Voice.
It is full of great stories, past and upcoming events, plus the much anticipated 2nd edition of the Viva Village cartoon — It Takes a Village!
Don't miss it!
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VIllage 101:
Join us this Saturday, February 13, 10:30 – noon at the Beaverton Library to learn more about Viva Village!

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Still ahead in February
(details in the upcoming newsletter):
Feb. 18 – Thursday Social Time at Giovanni’s
Feb. 20 – Trail Walk: Dawson Creek Lakes
Feb. 23 – Volunteer Orientation
Feb. 27 – Disaster Readiness 101: Emergency Planning for Seniors
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