Midtown Neighborhood Association
Minutes of General Meeting held May 15, 2001
John B. Wright Elementary
GREETINGS:
Brad Holland, MNA President, welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Brad talked about Martha and said that she was doing better. We all wish you a speedy recovery Martha!
MINUTES:
Copies of the minutes from the March 2001 meeting were not distributed among attendees prior to the meeting due to the absence of Candace, the Secretary.
TREASURER’S REPORT: (David Kha)
Fund
Cash on Hand
Deposits
Expenses
Balance
Midtown General $548.92
$214.00
$274.45
$488.47
JBW Nature Park $179.07
$0.00
$0.00
$179.07
JBW Marquee $2,247.01
$0.00
$0.00
$2,247.01
Green Retrofit $3,234.31
$0.00
$962.50
$2,271.81
$6,209.31
$214.00
$1,236.95
$5,186.36
Brad Holland asks for a motion to accept the Treasurer's report. On a motion by Connie Tadeo
and a second Anne Marie Patty, the Treasurer's report was approved.
UPDATES:
· John B. Wright Report (Lisa Langford)
Lisa reported that the yearbook is for sale for $5.00 Lisa also reported that the last day of school is May 22nd. And also reminded us that summer school will not be held at JBW due to the new air conditioning and new roof being installed. Summer school will be held at Ft. Lowell and the children will be bussed. School will start August 20th with a new roof, Air-Conditioning, 4 new classrooms, and a gym/PE Space.
· Midtown Library and Learning Center: (Carol Clark)
The next meeting held on 5-22 @ 6:30. Carol is checking on the time line monthly.
· Computer Club Report: (David Kha)
No new news was reported on the computer club. In order to assist children and adults in computer literacy and skills, MNA has helped to develop computer labs at (2) locations: TIARC Center, 4228 E. Grant RD. Suite 4B. The classes open for individual practice Mon – Sat 10a.m –8p.m and St. Vincent de Paul Center, 829 S. Sixth Ave. open for individual practice Mon –Fri 10a.m –4p.m For more information please call David Kha 323-8278
· Chess Club Report: (David Kha)
David reported the Chess Club has been running well. The Chess Club meets on Saturdays 10a.m to 12 p.m at the TIARC center, located at 4228 E. Grant RD. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. For more information please call David 323-8278
· Bike Club Report: (David Kha) David reported the bike club is going well. This "no fee" program is for children and adults; it offers hands on training in basic bicycle repair. The club meets on Saturdays from 8 am till noon. Volunteers are welcome. For more information please call David Kha 323-8278
· Green Retrofit/Tree Planting & The October Chile Fest: (Anna Marie Patti)
Anna Marie outlined the TMM Family Services Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program guidelines. Applications and guidelines are available from Anna Marie. If you know of a home that is need of rehabilitation or know of someone that falls in the guidelines set forth on the guideline sheet please call Anna Marie at 881-0244. There are specific requirements for qualification.
NEW BUSINESS:
- MNA Summer Hiatus (Brad Holland)
Because of the John B. Wright School remodeling, the gymnasium will not be available for Association meetings. A motion was made, seconded and passed that there will be no MNA meetings held for the months of June, July and August. The next meeting will be on the third Tuesday in September.
- Insurance for Kids (Heidi)
Heidi spoke about insurance for kids who have no insurance. Heidi is recruiting volunteers to help fill out applications.
- Committee Creation and Organization (Howard Ward)
Howard Ward led a group activity designed to create and staff new MidTown Committees. Members of the audience expressed their goals and concerns with neighborhood life. These ideas were written on colored cards and the cards were posted on the wall of the cafeteria. These cards, nearly sixty of them, were then grouped by theme. The groupings were given working titles. Members interested in the themes, wrote their names and numbers on "Post It" notes and affixed them to the boards containing the grouped concerns and goals. David Kha collected the names and numbers. Brad Holland asked for a volunteer "interim chairperson" for each committe. One member of each group volunteered as the contact person and asked to organize the first meeting. It is hoped these groups will define themselves as committees, select officers and self-name over the summer recess. The members of MidTown Neighborhood created the following theme groups:
Communications:
1st Meeting Contact -Larissa Ann Peterson Contact 481-2261Special Expertise:
1st Meeting Contact- Kathy Arnit 881-8648 4465 E. LindenNeighborhood Enhancement:
1st Meeting Contact- Deb Black 325-6558
Youth / Seniors:
1st Meeting Contact- David Kha 323-8278 khasan@aol.com
Neighborhood Safety:
1st Meeting Contact- Tommy Ragan 881-8502 If you are interested in committee participation, contact one of the people listed above.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM