October 3, 2001

Neighborhood Meeting Minutes 10-3-01 as reported by Mary Ann Turner

Meeting was facilitated by Jeff Roberts and Chris Ernst

Agenda:

Election of Officers/Steering Committee
Name of Organization
Vision Statement
Fall Event

Fall Event- Sunday, October 21, 2001 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM in Fletcher Park, picnic pavilion

o Jill and Richard Averette checking of obtaining permits for alcohol and will need an individual from steering committee to go with Richard to city hall to obtain permit.

o Jill and Richard are also checking with food and drink vendors for wholesale
prices are possible donations
Estimated cost for event is between $300 to $500. Both previous associations
agreed to underwrite the cost. Several members made donations, Frank Cross
and Peggy and Ernst Upchurch.
Donations will be requested at the event by those participating in the event.
All are asked to sign up for soft drinks, chips, side dishes or desserts
Children's play group to organize children's events
Adult entertainment to possibly include acoustic music by neighborhood
musicians and soft ball
5 gas grills are needed for cooking and cooks.
All are asked to sign up for any of the following committees for event: set-up,
cooking, entertainment, clean-up
Cathy and LeAnne are doing the decorations and may need assistance as well
Publicity/communications committee to produce flyers and distribute.
Include a reason for people to attend on the flyers was suggested

 

Election of Officers/Steering Committee:

 

First committee chairs were selected:

 

Communications - Jan Johnston
Social - Jennifer Atride
Community outreach (HANDS, Park, arbitration) - Paul Barringer & Mary
Ann Turner
Community Affairs (liaison with city, CAQ - Jeff Roberts, Marcea Barringer
& Phil Poe
Fundraising - LeAnne Sharpe

Steering Committee: 8 possible members/ only 7 selected

· John Reese
· Jill Averette
· Chris Ernst
· Jan Johnston
· Frank Cross
· Roy Atride
· Cathy Camann

Name: Historic Glenwood-Brooklyn Neighborhood Association

These decisions were made and agreed to by all who were present...

Announcements:

o Phil Poe - shared concern regarding project proposed for Glenwood South area at Johnson and Boylan. He will keep neighbors informed through website.

o Marcea - vote on Tuesday. Remember New York - many items are still needed by workers including workboots, shirts and sweat pants, etc. The Red Cross is providing these items.

o LeAnne - shared having car slashed Sunday night[Monday morning and information regarding installation of light on alley by CP&L

o Peggy Upchurch - Jenkins will be holding a Halloween Festival the night of Halloween for any parents and children who would like to attend. Anyone who would like to participate or help please contact Peggy.

 

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