2026 Summer Treasurer’s Report

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Hello and greetings from Northwest Everett Neighborhood Association’s treasurer, Kari Quaas. For those that don’t know me, I was chair of the neighborhood association from 2017 to 2022, and then “retired” to the role of treasurer when Russ Kasselman, our previous treasurer moved out of Everett.

Treasurer Role and Responsibilities

Mainly my role involves maintaining our bank account and PayPal account to ensure that our bills are paid and process revenue from the Mother of All Garage Sales. Our typical expenses include the following:

  • Everett Downtown Storage – monthly rental of $158
  • Constant Contact – twice a year payments of $345
  • Food and beverage reimbursements for our various meetings and events
  • Portapotties at the garage sale – typically $1,400
  • Printing – signs, maps, etc. – $1,000
  • Easter Egg Candy – $400

An atypical expense this year was the two new neighborhood entrance signs which were purchased with a grant from the City of Everett in the amount of $5,262.50 plus $2815.15 of neighborhood funds. We will try to get them installed this fall with the assistance of Public Works. Stay tuned.

Our organization began on August 16, 1990 and I file our Annual Report to retain our nonprofit status with the State of Washington Secretary of State office by the end of August. This costs us $20 a year.

View our latest Annual Report below:

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Mother of All Garage Sales income

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our neighbors, MOAGS participants, and our sponsors for helping us raise over $7,000 this year for the fundraiser. This allowed us to cover our expenses and have some funds left over for the typical expenses and any future expenses for the entrance signs.

This year’s sponsors were Wheel & House, Bodega on Broadway and Delta Neighborhood Association. Please support them as they supported us!

If you want to sponsor the garage sale in 2027, please get in touch. Our deadline is June 15 to have print ready items by the Fourth of July.

Dues and Donations

We on the Steering Committee very much appreciate your dues and donations to the neighborhood association. If you ever want a letter confirming your donation for your records, please email the neighborhood and include “Donation letter” in the subject line.

Our recommended yearly amount is $52, or $1 per week. This simple contribution really helps us be nimble with our events and other projects we support like our Native Plant Garden at Drew Nielsen Park.

Currently, between our bank and PayPal we have $6,422.82 in the neighborhood accounts plus $62 in accounts receivables.

With gratitude and in stewardship,

Kari Quaas, Treasurer (and Boomer the cat)

Replacement Signs Coming Soon!

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The NWN Association was able to purchase two new ‘Northwest Neighborhood’ signs using funds distributed by the city from The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The sign in the median at 19th & Colby, and the sign on Alverson Blvd at Legion Park were in desperate need of replacement. Look for the new vibrant signs, made by Marshall Signs, to be installed soon by Everett Public Works!

2025 Mother of All Garage Sales

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It’s game on to prepare for the August 2nd event. Clean out those garages, basements, and storage units and don’t forget to register! The early bird registration deadline is Thursday, July 17th. Click the button below to support our efforts in the neighborhood. Thank you!

Register here for the 2025 MOAG!

August 2, 2025 9am – 4pm

2024 MOAGS in the books

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With near record breaking participation by neighbors, with over 102 on the map plus more, we consider this year’s garage sale a huge success. THANK YOU for joining or supporting us!

Our Mother of All Garage Sales was a HUGE success!

With funds raised from neighbors, our sponsors, plant sale donations, and dues, we are excited to have placed an order for a interpretive sign to be installed at Drew Nielsen Park in the spring of 2025. The artwork has been done by Larry Eifert from Port Townsend. We cannot wait to see it installed.

We know we’re good because our treasurer Kari felt good about writing the check for the sign. 😉 We will share in our e-news when it will be installed, and we will toast with some apple cider. Cheers to us!!

June 2024 Meeting Notes

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Quick notes:

One guest included Laura from Everett Parks to talk about the planned updates to the play equipment at Drew Nielsen Park. There will be an afternoon in the park on July 17 from 3:30-4:30pm to get feedback and ideas from people there. Otherwise, there is an online survey. QR codes are at the park (and I’ll post here once I find it.)

We also had a quick update about the recently submitted change to the zoning for the location of the former Waits Motel now owned by the City of Everett. It will be zoned Neighborhood Business, which also allows for housing. The hope is for a developer to replace the 25 units of the former motel with 16 townhomes.

Finally, Ryan Spivey with Everett Performance Omnium came by to talk about the upcoming bike race being held in Everett from June 28-30, 2024. The Saturday races will be held in Northwest Neighborhood.

Elections were postponed until October 2024. Holly James remains Chair, Kari Quaas remains Treasurer, and Tim Knopf remains Council of Neighborhoods rep, along with alternative Bridget Cook.

May 2024 Meeting Notes

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On Thursday, May 16, 2024, our special Guests were Mayor Cassie Franklin and Planner Director Yorik Stevens-Wadja. Topics included a state of the city review, an explanation of the levy lid lift, the comprehensive plan, and a Waits Motel update. The mayor answered lots of questions, and Yorik provided information about the timeline and importance of the comprehensive plan. It, too, could affect the Waits. It would be in the neighborhood’s best interest to have a replacement in unit structure built as soon as possible under the current code.

This was the night of the terrible traffic jam due to the state patrol involved shooting on I-5. We are grateful to our neighbors who reached out to travelers or offered snacks. It’s a reminder for us all to have extras in our cars and be ready for whatever.

Easter Egg Hunt 2024

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Easter Egg Hunt

Back on Saturday, March 30, 2024 they arrived and took over the park with baskets ready to collect eggs and then prizes. We are appreciative of our egg hunt leadership, Shelley Whitkop, and the Girl Scout Troop!

For 2025, we are seeking new leadership. It is a beloved event in our neighborhood and we have lots of supplies to support it. Get in touch with us if you or your troop or teens are interested in taking it on. Thank you in advance!

Native Plant Garden Phase 2 Planted!

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On Saturday, September 9, 2023, the gardening ladies (plus Liam) of the Northwest Neighborhood took to the dirt and planted the new phase of the native plant garden planting day at Drew Nielsen Park.

Take a look next time you walk or cruise by the park. It is delightful.

We are so grateful for the support the neighborhood has shown by contributing funds, and time, and supporting Mother of All Garage Sales in 2023.

Major kudos to our immediate park neighbors, Northwest Chair Holly James, and Jenny Gialenes, for keeping us on track and getting this done. Also, thanks to Brad Chenoweth from Everett Parks for stewarding our project at the city.

WE DID THIS!