Dog Off-Leash Program Rep Needed

Portland Parks & Recreation seeking East Portland representative for 
Dog Off-Leash Program Advisory Group

Portland Parks & Recreation is seeking a representative from East Portland to join its Dog Off-Leash Program Advisory Group. Preference will be given to a resident of the Argay, Centennial, Glenfair, Hazelwood, Lents, Mill Park, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights, Pleasant Valley, Powellhurst-Gilbert, Russell, Wilkes, or Woodland Park neighborhoods.  The Advisory Goup meets every other month.  Participants commit approximately 3 hours per month to meetings, field trips and reading materials. The East Portland representative will replace a departing Advisory Group member. Please share with anyone who may be interested. To apply, return the attached interest form by Friday August 13, 2010 to Portland Parks & Recreation, 1120 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1302, Portland, Oregon 97204; by email to  ali [dot] ryan [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov; or by fax to 503-823-6007. About the Advisory GroupThe Off-Leash Advisory Group began meeting in March 2010. Working within the framework established in the 2004 Off-Leash Program Evaluation & Recommendations, the group:

• Works with Portland Parks & Recreation staff to create a prioritized plan to address off-leash program problems and solutions  
• Guides Portland Parks & Recreation in executing the plan
• Advises Portland Parks & Recreation in development of off-leash program strategies and initiatives
• Acts as an ongoing forum for off-leash program partnerships

 Because the off-leash system spans the city, and because a wide range of stakeholders have interest in dog off-leash areas in Portland parks, the advisory group has a broad representation of stakeholders from different communities and with different perspectives and backgrounds. Please contact Ali Ryan at 503-823-2967 or ali [dot] ryan [at] portlandoregon [dot] gov with questions.