The Pearl District Neighborhood Association’s annual meeting will be held Thursday, October 14, 2010, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Irving Street Kitchen located at 701 NW 13th Ave. (corner of 13th and Irving).

The meeting’s agenda will include Board member elections. Current Board members elected at last year’s meeting for 2-year terms are: Judy Gibson, Pat Lydon, Carla Mansur, Joan Pendergast, JT Tarantino and Jan Valentine. Joshua Ryan was elected at the February 11, 2010, Board meeting to fill an opening, and Jason Larson was elected at the March 11, 2010, Board meeting to also fill an opening.

The following people are nominated this year for 2-year terms:
· Current Board Members: Dave Davis, Yasmine Faroud, Patricia Gardner, Bob Girsberger and Bruce Levy.
· New nominees: Craig Boretz, Jack Featheringill, Crista Gortmaker, Helen Jones, and Karen Beninati.

The following people are nominated this year for a 1-year term:
· New nominees: Sheila McMahon and Ron Jennings.

All Pearl residents, business owners and employees are encouraged to attend.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided.