Keizer volunteer committee picks pen design for outreach, flags attendance enforcement questions

The Keizer Volunteer Coordinating Committee on Jan. 28 selected an outreach pen design (option 2) that omits the city logo and is available in black ink. Members said the monochrome logo options did not reproduce clearly and agreed the simpler option would be more legible on a low-cost promotional pen.

Separately, committee members discussed persistent attendance problems across city advisory bodies. Staff confirmed the resolutions appendix states members must attend at least 75% of meetings each calendar year and that removal for poor attendance requires a two-thirds city-council vote. Members recommended reviewing and possibly clarifying interim steps — for example, chair notification and liaison involvement — before escalation to council. The committee agreed to review the addendum at a future meeting and consider a recommendation to city council if appropriate.

The meeting closed after confirming next steps on the volunteer-appointment process and scheduling the committee’s next meeting for Feb. 12.