Clubs make a better neighborhood

Your neighborhood association is all about building connections between people to make the Eastside a better place to live. Clubs and other civic groups make those connections stronger! The ENA wants to see book clubs, garden clubs, walking groups, supper clubs and other associations grow and thrive.

We can promote your club or organization in the newsletter, on our website, or on our email list. Let us know if you’re looking for new members or holding an event, and we’ll spread the word. Contact pr*******@**************ia.org and let us know how we can help.

(The ENA does not promote partisan political organizations, and we reserve the right to refuse any request due to space constraints or other reasons.)

Minutes, January 2009 (draft)

attending: Luke, Elaine, Ann, Tim, Chad

reviewed November minutes, approved.

Update: newsletter will go to press tomorrow, has 4 ads & pretty much pays for itself. Compass Rose is doing a full year of quarter sheet.

Board Elections

Casey is not going to be on the board, Nathan will be resigning as VP but staying on the board.

Feb. general mtg is at St Mike’s.

Explanation of the process: general members elected at the general meeting, board members elected at the Feb board meeting. Discussion of what the roles are supposed to be. Email to Mark Derricott (came to last meeting) and Tim Byrne (doing grafitti stuff), asking if they’re interested.

Chad mentioned city-organized wood chipping events. Will be on fewer days because of budget cuts.

Tim wants to help with newsletter distribution; Jessie manages distribution. Is there a need? Not sure.

Will be printing 1150 this time to make sure there’s enough.

Chad is going to take on newsletter production. Tim requested sudoku. 🙂 Some mention of interesting ideas floating around for other newsletters, possibly city-wide.

Winter Garden Neighborhood Walk! – Sunday, December 7th 2 – 5:00 pm

You are invited to come on this friendly walk as together we answer the question” what do I do with my garden in the winter?” Possible topics include composting, mulching, growing winter greens, putting the garden to sleep, and more! Please come regardless of knowledge our skill!

We will begin at Tim and Heather’s place at 2:00 on December 7th; 1815 5th Ave SE (small green house with garden out front near Fir and 5th) from there, we will wander through the neighborhood and discuss different approaches to small scale gardening at selected “host” homes.

If you would like to act as a “host” and include your small garden in the process please come or call Tim at 754-1556. If you would like to just come and walk and add your thoughts please do! Please dress warmly and see you then!