[bwna] BWNA Nov. & Dec. 01 minutes

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Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Association
board meeting
12 November 2001

Willie Nolan called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.

In attendance: Willie Nolan, Margaret Davis, Roger Meyer, Jeanne Federovitch, 
Mario Caoile, Bill Markwart, Heidi Blischke, Melissa Ritter, Helen Koba, Jim 
Karlock, Debra Kennedy

Absences: Jose Escobar (excused), Dale Griggs, Janet Baker

Treasurer's Report, as of 11/12/01
Balance as of 9/10/01                           2673.41
Less checks                 768.32
Plus deposits        2133.
Balance         4038.09

Land use: Willie noted that Whitaker School has been closed and the tram to 
OHSU is still facing neighborhood opposition.
     Due to the fatal accident at 32nd and Fremont, there has been activity 
toward making traffic improvements along Fremont. Willie will follow up.
                    The development planned for 46th and Fremont probably 
calls for some follow-up as well.
                    There was discussion about the cleanup happening at the 
busted meth house on Alameda.

Tree planting: Heidi Blischke said that 89 people have signed up. Staging 
area is set for the Methodist church near Bethany Lutheran. Melissa Ritter 
and Heidi went to the training on the types of trees. Lists will go out to 
tree planters of eligible trees. There will be a slide show for tree 
planters. Now we need to recruit volunteers for the day of planting.  
                    There was discussion about who would be asked to provide 
the donated lunch on planting day.

Promotion: Willie showed off a flier for another neighborhood association, 
suggesting we might have one designed. 

CNN: Helen Koba said CNN's volunteer appreciation night is Thursday, Nov. 15.

Web presence: Rob Vaughan said there's a possibility for creating e-mail 
addresses with aliases, i.e., "treasurer@bwna.org," etc.

Project Interwoven Tapestry: Debra Kennedy noted there is a potluck Nov. 29 
linking the three refugee groups involved in the project. The project 
involves the Russian and African and their receiving communities and looks at 
refugee issues. 

Resources: Bill Markwart mentioned a Web site called www.portlandmaps.org (or 
.com) that has all kinds of info on individual properties and pictures.

Newsletter: Helen Koba said we need a speaker and topic for the Dec. 10 
meeting.

December meeting: Jeanne Federovitch will talk to a potential Santa Claus to 
make an appearance at a "seasonal celebration." There will be a strong family 
focus. Desserts and unwrapped toys will be solicited.

Newsletter distribution: One of the captains, who delivers to five or six 
delivery people, is retiring. Bill said he delivered a copy to Beaumont 
Middle School. Debra said a couple extra copies could go to the teachers' 
lounge.

Boundaries: Willie has started talking to his neighbors about their interest 
and what's involved in expanding the BWNA boundaries.

Beaumont Middle School: Bill said the principal was concerned with state 
funding. The Community Care Day took care of painting the hallways, and the 
school continues to seek volunteers for helping paint the classrooms. The 
principal also appreciated the landscaping help. B ill suggested we invite a 
school rep. to speak at one of the general meetings.
     Jeanne said someone should be asked to write something for the 
newsletter about goings-on at the school. Debra said a rep. from the school 
should be on our board. There is a 75-year anniversary celebration scheduled 
for spring 2002 for Beaumont Middle School.
     Bill also visited other schools in the area.

Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m .

Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Association
general meeting
10 December 2001

Willie Nolan called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.

In attendance: Willie Nolan, Roger Meyer, Jeanne Federovitch, Bill Markwart, 
Heidi Blischke, Melissa Ritter, Helen Koba, Jim Karlock, Janet Baker, Liz 
Johnston (Neighborhood Emergency Teams)

Absences: Jose Escobar, Dale Griggs, Mario Caoile, Debra Kennedy

Neighborhood Emergency Teams: Liz Johnston talked about their value and 
importance and welcomes recruits.

Treasurer's Report, as of 12/10/01
Balance as of 11/12/01                          4038.09
Less checks                 708.
Plus deposits        0.00
Balance         3330.09

Donations: Janet Baker asked about making BWNA's annual donations. The same 
amounts as we have given in the past will go out to the two neighborhood 
churches.

Elections: Wille talked about the upcoming April elections and encouraged 
people to consider joining the board. He emphasized the land use issues that 
we follow and have input on. Traffic issues are also a focus.
                        He noted that we have a good knowledge base among 
residents for land use issues.
                        Architect Bill Ruckert wants to be involved on the 
land use community. He designed Irvington Place condominiums on Northeast 
Broadway and worked closely with the Irvington Neighborhood Association. 
     Willie gave background on the Fremont project that spurred BWNA's 
interest in working with the PSU study group and beginning work on a vision 
plan for the neighborhood.

New Neighbor Packets: Margaret Davis wants to hand off the project to someone 
else. Liz Johnston and Jennifer Schramm volunteered to take over.

Meeting business was adjourned around 8 p.m., at which time holiday 
socializing began.