Powderhorn
Annual Gathering
Thursday, October 15th, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Pillsbury Creative Commons | 3529 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407
RSVP to the Annual Gathering
Our annual community gathering brings together the people of Powderhorn to elect members to the Board of Directors and learn more about the work of PPNA in the previous year.
A shared meal will be provided.
Interested in Board Service?
Accessibility
An online version of the meeting is available for those that are not able to make it in person.
If you need assistance accessing the gathering or other accommodations, please reach out to us at info@ppna.org or 612.722.4817. Language interpretation requests, other than Spanish, must be made by Thursday, September 24th, 2026.
Early & Absentee Voting
There will not be early & absentee voting this year.
2026 AGENDA
Please note that agenda times are approximate.
6:00–6:30 PM | Attendee arrival and community meal
Creative Commons, 3529 Chicago Ave. Meal by Taqueria el Patron.
Conversation cards provided.
6:30–6:35 PM | Meeting called to order
Welcome & Overview - Sammer Elkhateeb, PPNA Board Chair
Leadership & Staff Introductions
6:35–6:50 PM | Get to know your neighbors
Four corners with PPNA staff
6:50–7:00 PM | 2026 Annual report highlights
Catharine Bushman, Executive Director
7:00–7:15 PM | Community sharing
New Mural for CNO Building - Pedra Lander, Senior Events Manager
Comments from Angela Conley, Hennepin County Commissioner District 4
Open for Community Comments
7:15–7:35 PM | 2026 Board nominations and election
Board Candidate Statements
Nominations from the Floor
Sammer Elkhateeb, PPNA Board Chair
7:35 PM | Online voting instructions
Catharine Bushman, Executive Director
8:00 PM | Meeting adjourns
All PPNA Board Meetings are open to the public. Please attend on the 2nd Thursday of the month in-person or on Zoom. Thank you for coming!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Powderhorn Annual Community Gathering?
Our annual community gathering brings together the people of Powderhorn to elect members to the Board of Directors and learn more about the work of PPNA in the previous year. This year we’ll be reporting on 2025-2026.
Who can attend?
Members! Everyone who lives, works or owns property in Powderhorn Park Neighborhood (bounded by Lake Street, 38th Street, Chicago Avenue, and Cedar Avenue) is a member.
How can I run for the Board?
All members over the age of 16 are qualified to run for the Board. Learn more here and contact Catharine Bushman, PPNA Executive Director, if you're interested.
Will there be nominations from the floor?
Yes, there will be a call for nominations from the floor. When the call opens you can announce that you would like to run from the floor and will be added to the ballot.
Will there be a public comment period?
Yes! We received feedback that members wish to speak at the Annual Gathering and want to ensure we create space for everyone who wishes to speak. Please sign up to give public comment. This will help us plan the agenda and ensure that each person gets at least two minutes to speak.