Previously, NAC noted that both the East Spring Street Neighborhood Association (ESNA) and then the S. Ellen Jones Neighborhood Association (SEJ) voted to merge.
S. Ellen Jones votes tonight on neighborhood association merger proposal.
ESNA meeting tonight: Merger with SEJ to be discussed and a vote taken.
From last evening's ESNA meeting comes word via e-mail that, "Some members expressed reservations about proceeding with the merger."
For some reason, I'm reminded of those locals who oppose reopening the K & I bridge, reasoning that those evil Portlanders would soon come streaming across to New Albany.
Of course, the Portlanders harbor a polar opposite concern.
When times get tough, we forget the reasons why we won the Second World War. That's too bad, because speaking personally, and in both word and deed, I support maximum unity in the city's neighborhoods, because combining resources and concentrating efforts are the only ways to even begin checking the rot and reversing the negligence wrought by two terms of Brother Price’s Traveling Deprivation Show.
Just my opinion. I'm sure there are others.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
S. Ellen Jones votes tonight on neighborhood association merger proposal.
Recently when I referred to the proposed merger of the East Spring Street and S. Ellen Jones neighborhood associations, my use of the word "Luddite" was misinterpreted in some places.
My household supports the idea, primarily because it stands to terrify the city's Luddites.
Had I written, "terrify the city's Erikas," perhaps the meaning would have been clearer. There is nothing more disconcerting to the lone wolf obstructionist than strength in principled unity. I'm genuinely sorry if this shading wasn't clear at the time.
At any rate, ESNA approved the merger, and tonight S. Ellen Jones will vote. Here's the meeting preview.
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S. Ellen Jones Neighborhood Association Meeting Notice
Tuesday - July 21 - 6:30pm - Cardinal Ritter Birthplace, 1218 East Oak Street (please note location change to the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace).
Agenda topics to include (but not limited to):
1. Repair Affair Team: Review of Project (Scheduled to be complete on 7/18). View photographs at this link.
2. Merger Vote* - Vote to determine if we should move forward with merger proposal with East Spring Street Neighborhood Association. ESNA voted to proceed on 7/8. If vote is "Yes" by SEJ, Transition Team will be formed.
3. Festival Planning - Update on planning and confirmed participants. Festival is Saturday August 15 - 11am to 3pm.
4. Status of current projects: Select this link to view known 2009 Projects
If you have additional agenda topics to include, please forward to me.
GUEST SPEAKER(s): None
*Merger Vote: SEJ by-laws (Article Two) describes membership as follows -
Article Two
II. Membership
2:1 Individual membership shall be open to all interested persons. Individual members shall have full voting rights, participation in all Association activities and business and the receipt of all mailings.
My household supports the idea, primarily because it stands to terrify the city's Luddites.
Had I written, "terrify the city's Erikas," perhaps the meaning would have been clearer. There is nothing more disconcerting to the lone wolf obstructionist than strength in principled unity. I'm genuinely sorry if this shading wasn't clear at the time.
At any rate, ESNA approved the merger, and tonight S. Ellen Jones will vote. Here's the meeting preview.
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S. Ellen Jones Neighborhood Association Meeting Notice
Tuesday - July 21 - 6:30pm - Cardinal Ritter Birthplace, 1218 East Oak Street (please note location change to the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace).
Agenda topics to include (but not limited to):
1. Repair Affair Team: Review of Project (Scheduled to be complete on 7/18). View photographs at this link.
2. Merger Vote* - Vote to determine if we should move forward with merger proposal with East Spring Street Neighborhood Association. ESNA voted to proceed on 7/8. If vote is "Yes" by SEJ, Transition Team will be formed.
3. Festival Planning - Update on planning and confirmed participants. Festival is Saturday August 15 - 11am to 3pm.
4. Status of current projects: Select this link to view known 2009 Projects
If you have additional agenda topics to include, please forward to me.
GUEST SPEAKER(s): None
*Merger Vote: SEJ by-laws (Article Two) describes membership as follows -
Article Two
II. Membership
2:1 Individual membership shall be open to all interested persons. Individual members shall have full voting rights, participation in all Association activities and business and the receipt of all mailings.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
ESNA meeting tonight: Merger with SEJ to be discussed and a vote taken.
Here's the agenda for tonight's East Spring Street Neighborhood Association (ESNA) meeting. It includes a discussion and vote for a proposed merger with the S. Ellen Jones Neighborhood Association (SEJ), which was the topic at a recent joint meeting. SEJ's next meeting is July 21 at the Cardinal Ritter House (we'll issue a reminder for that one, too).
I regret being unable to attend tonight owing to the resumption of my IUS beer class at precisely the same time. I'll say this: Neighborhood involvement is good irrespective of the season, but the merger question is of potential impact, so if you're a member (or want to be), come out, pay your dues, discuss, and vote.
ESNA July Meeting
7:00 pm at Central Christian Church
Call to Order: President Greg Roberts
Secretary Report: Courtney Paris
Treasurer Report: Charlie Harshfield
Historical Preservation Representative Report: Jim Sprigler
Agenda Items:
Update from Courtney Paris on Stop Sign at Elm and 13th Street
Emery’s Ice Cream Building
Open Discussion on merger proposal
Vote on merger by ballot
Open
Adjourn
I regret being unable to attend tonight owing to the resumption of my IUS beer class at precisely the same time. I'll say this: Neighborhood involvement is good irrespective of the season, but the merger question is of potential impact, so if you're a member (or want to be), come out, pay your dues, discuss, and vote.
ESNA July Meeting
7:00 pm at Central Christian Church
Call to Order: President Greg Roberts
Secretary Report: Courtney Paris
Treasurer Report: Charlie Harshfield
Historical Preservation Representative Report: Jim Sprigler
Agenda Items:
Update from Courtney Paris on Stop Sign at Elm and 13th Street
Emery’s Ice Cream Building
Open Discussion on merger proposal
Vote on merger by ballot
Open
Adjourn
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