TOWN HALL RECORDING AND SLIDES!!!
I know all caps and 3 exclamation marks but struggled getting the tech together to make this happen, so i’m happy just to be finally writing this post!
Here is the link for the recording. Jump to 42:00 to get to start. Wheeee!!
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/wQv3EIdZpst7lvAAlXnOYD0g4BchnyUIs1srRXlnK0e2Z_WAEOn_6u2oUiLp9UU0.C2gVXHukAz2T67Ku
Here is the link to the slide deck:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19HUBOV5IhgEk90RXjsuCvjhfRaAQClBAX3u0MxlEDwY/edit?usp=sharing
Portland Town Hall Feb 18th
Welcome all to Burning Man Portland Town Hall! We are finally returning to an in-person format.
There will also be a livestream webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86176117241?pwd=N3D7bggFN1njrmNIp6bHcWL6NDkP94.1#success
Passcode: 739899
Health information:
Masks are strongly recommended but not required. We believe in civic responsibility - If you are feeling sick, please join us virtually.
In Person at Taborspace. 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
*Kid friendly
*Parking on SE 54th Ave.
*Bus line: #15, stop ID 446
Plan to attend if you'd like to...
* Know the latest news from Black Rock City
* Get the deets on tickets for SOAK* 2024
* Brainstorm on ways to connect with fellow Burners for community service & fun
* Meet the SOAK Leadership Team & Precipitation Northwest Board
* Learn about the financials for SOAK & Precipitation Northwest
* And more (email us with your ideas)?!
1:00 - 1:30 Social Time and Setup
1:30 - 2:15 SOAK*2024
2:20 - 2:35 BurnOut
2:40 - 2:55 Safety NW
3:00 - 3:10 Stretch break
3:15 - 3:35 Art Provisioning
3:40 - 4:10 Precipitation NW
4:15 - 4:35 Portland Regional Contacts
4:40 - 5:15 Breakout Sessions
5:30 - 6:00 Cleanup! Leave No Trace
Breakout Sessions are available! Burning Man Theme Camps, (Art) Projects, especially those who have not been represented at SOAK or our other events in the past can have a breakout space to share how to get involved with their project; or how to develop a larger scale project.
Please email us if you'd like to host a breakout session or if you require any accommodations to attend/participate in this event: portland@burningman.org
2024 Board Member Update
Big news! Today, we’re pleased to warmly welcome four fabulous additions to the Precipitation Northwest Board of Directors:
Beverly Drottar (Dr Bev)
Chris Schneider (Starfish)
Caitlin May (Breach)
Lauren Novotny (Bunny)
These accomplished individuals bring a wealth of experience and dedication to furthering Precipitation Northwest’s mission to foster opportunities for participatory art, civic engagement, and leadership development.
Read their bios and learn more about them here.
We also wanted to pay tribute to our departing board members for their service:
Kristin Stankiewicz (2020 - 2023)
Dina Moy (2021 - 2023)
Patrice Mackey (Chef Juke) (2022 - 2023)
Abigail Alder (2023)
Thank you to all of these board members for the hard work they’ve done in supporting the local Burner community and revitalizing SOAK after a two year pandemic hiatus.
For 2024, officer positions will be held as follows:
President, Frank Broyles (Pope Tart)
Vice President, Liz Pittinos
Secretary, Krista Basis
Treasurer, Suzanne Mehta
Senior Adviser/President Emeritus, Michelle David (Star69)
Meet our newest boardies at the 2024 Portland Burning Man Town Hall on Sunday, February 18! Find more details about that event here.
Seeking a SOAK*2024 Producer
Precipitation Northwest is seeking one new producer for SOAK*2024!
As a SOAK producer, you will help to create the Pacific Northwest’s largest regional Burning Man event, SOAK.
Interviews begin in November, so apply today! Read the position description, and find the link to apply here.
Questions? Reach out to recruitment@precipitationnw.org.
Header photo by Aaron Garmon.
Join the PNW Board of Directors
Would you like to support Burning Man culture in the Portland region all year long?
Precipitation Northwest is currently accepting applications for the Board of Directors. This all-volunteer Board of Directors ensures the fulfillment of the Precipitation Northwest (PNW) mission statement while providing leadership, oversight, and strategic governance to the organization… and we have fun doing it, too!
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting immediately, with new applicants joining in October. All interviews will be scheduled to accommodate any plans candidates may have to attend Burning Man.
Interested in volunteering in a leadership role with SOAK?
Producer and Lead applications will go out this fall!
Apply to join the Precipitation Northwest Board of Directors here.
SOAK*2022 photo by Whit Gurley.
Apply now to be a Regional Contact
October 2023: This search is now closed. Read up on the Portland Region here.
The Burning Man Project is opening up the process to empower Burners living in Portland to better support cultural growth across the entire region.
The BMP team is now searching for community members, in collaboration with local leaders, to contribute their spark and step into this leadership role. Regional Contacts volunteer year-round to build and nurture Burning Man community initiatives on a local level. They facilitate communication and collaboration with and between local community members, various local community groups and the Burning Man Regional Network Team. Could this be YOU?
If you live in the Portland area year-round and are interested in becoming a Burning Man Regional Contact, please read about the Regional Network, search process, and Regional Leadership Criteria.
RC application instructions:
Email regional-network@burningman.org: please add Portland Regional Contact in the subject line and introduce yourself. Share more about your local involvement and your relevant leadership experience.
Complete the Volunteer Questionnaire https://profiles.burningman.org/volunteer. Log into your Burner Profile and complete this survey. You MUST CHECK “Regional Contacts” as one of your 3 teams in order for us to receive this form. If you have already filled out a VolQ form, please check that you’ve indicated “Regional Contacts” as one of your areas of interest.
Photo Credit: Cindy Graver
Art: Seeing Burning Man
Year: 2015
Help a Ukrainian cultural ambassador get to SOAK!
Precipitation Northwest and the Burning Man Project have petitioned the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Policy Information (MCIP) with a formal invitation for Ukrainian cultural ambassador, Sergii Dumyk, to attend SOAK*2023 where he will demonstrate his invention the Showerloop. In addition to his work cultivating the Ukrainian Burner community, Sergii is also a former recipient of a Burners without Borders microgrant.
According to the MCIP, Sergii is approved to arrive in the United States in mid-May. While Precipitation Northwest is able to cover the admission costs to SOAK for Sergii, there are additional expenses involved for his travel, accommodation, and support. Find out more about how you can support this effort at GoFundMe: Help Ukrainian Cultural Ambassador Go to America.
Ukrainian flag image licensed by Creative Commons.
Boost your Burner projects by collaborating with Precipitation Northwest!
Calling all Portland-area Burners! This is your friendly periodic reminder that Precipitation Northwest, your local 501(c)3 non-profit supporting Burning Man culture in Oregon, is here to support YOU.
What does that mean? In addition to our work in overseeing the production of SOAK (Oregon’s Regional Burn) and Burnout (Portland Decompression), we are always actively looking for other projects, theme camps, and ideas to support.
Current programs include supporting local beach and park cleanups, hosting clothing swaps for the community, and assisting our local Burners without Borders chapter as needed. If your project centers the Ten Principles, supports your Burning Man or SOAK Camp, or otherwise serves the Burner community, we’re here for you!
What Precipitation Northwest can offer:
Promotion of your event, activity or creation to the greater Pacific Northwest Burner community and beyond
Advice and guidance on creating a fun and effective program
Logistical assistance with technology and event production
Introductions to similar artists, makers, or organizations in the region
Access to Precipitation Northwest resources including the Burner Barn workshop space and equipment
All applications will be initially reviewed by the Precipitation Northwest Programs Committee within 21 business days of receipt.
Questions? Email programs@precipitationnw.org
Photo by Kyle McCallum.
Precipitation Northwest’s mission is to foster opportunities for participatory art, civic engagement, and leadership development. Our organization seeks not only to build bridges between the vibrant, creative, and artistic burner community and others in the Portland metro area, but also to provide opportunities for skill building, arts education, and leadership development. We aim to achieve this by offering participatory, decommodified, and interactive events and programs to the community.