Established in 1941,
and in continuous operation ever since
Piedmont Pines wins praise from civic leaders as being one of Oakland's most organized and productive voluntary neighborhood associations.
When we speak, we're listened to.
Why? Decision makers know our residents care and stay engaged. We pitch in on beautification projects, keep one another informed, protect against crime, gain emergency preparedness skills, and the list goes on. And we vote.
We count on your voluntary dues
Our dues, which are completely voluntary, begin at only $35 for an entire calendar year. Visit the PPNA Projects tab and check out our Strategic Plan to see all your association does on YOUR behalf, to make our neighborhood special, inviting, welcoming and FABULOUS. We can only do it with your support. Our dues year begins January 1, and all memberships expire on December 31. Keep your dues current so you don't miss out on important information.
How to pay dues: two options
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Online through our Member Center--Click the Pay your dues here button above to enter your user name(generally your email address) and password. To set a new password, click Forgot Password. The system will send you a link to set your password. For help, email us. If you're not in our roster, send us this email.
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Mail a check to
PPNA
PO Box 13292
Oakland, CA 94661-3292
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The pandemic changed how
PPNA does business
In the days of old, PPNA would host an annual community meeting in late January at Chabot Space and Science Center. With the pandemic, we switched our format to Zoom webinar. By the time lock-downs ended and virus spread was better controlled, we contemplated a return to in-person meetings. The advantages of having virtual business meetings are significant:
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Favored by members with small children
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Saves $2,000 in rental and other facility costs
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Favored by our speakers
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Saves hours and hours of PPNA staff and volunteer time setting up expo, wine and food stations, registration table
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Can be taped for post-event viewing
In 2021, PPNA's Board settled on a hybrid solution that increases the number of gatherings, allows deeper dive into more subjects, and still allows personal gathering.
Here's how the plan played out in 2024:
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1Q2024: Webinar exploring core city services. Speakers included our new City Administrator and Councilmember
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2Q2024: Webinar exploring fire prevention, vegetation inspections, evacuation plans
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3Q2024: Family Fun Day with a picnic at Lake Temescal
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4Q2024: In person and televised forums on 2024 candidates and issues. Produced by Oakland League of Women Voters
Here's a recap of previous years and links to videos
Photos from our 2023 Family Fun Picnic. Click on the first photo to scan through shots of your neighbors and their families.