Next ASNA meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at 1644 W. Carmen (Mark & Andi).
Meeting Agenda:
Call to order
Elections for the ASNA Board will be held at the April 12th monthly meeting. Nominations for President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary must be submitted no later than the next Board meeting which will be held on March 8th at 1644 W. Carmen. Nominations may be submitted to our new ASNA phone number: 773-728-5474, via email to ASNAcontact@ASNAChicago.ORG or at the March meeting.
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Clear away the winter blahs at the annual ASNA Beat the Blahs Party. The party will be held at Tapas Las Ramblas, 5101 N. Clark, on Sunday, February 28th starting at 3:00 pm and running til 6:00 pm. Come enjoy a variety of Tapas Las Ramblas’ exciting food, have a drink and visit with your neighbors. There will be a raffle with prizes plus there will be an opportunity for you to share what you love about the neighborhood.
Admission to the party is $7 for ASNA members and
$10 for non-members. Children get in FREE.
Not an ASNA member? Sign up at the door for an ASNA membership and get in FREE!
Membership rates:
Individuals: $25
Families: $30
Students & Seniors: $5
Businesses: $50
Come enjoy the fun, beat those “winter blahs” and mingle with your neighbors!
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Chicago Police are warning of a series of recent armed robberies that have taken place during the early evening hours inside garages just east of our neighborhood. The robbers have entered the garages while the victims were pulling in to park their cars, police said. Be aware of other vehicles in the alley and consider having someone look out for you as you get home.
Additionally, phones and iPods have been the target of strong arm robberies – users are walking down the street or riding the train with the volume turned up and they don’t hear anyone coming up behind them! Or when they are texting on their cell phones, they need to be more aware of what is occurring around them. Many times young adults or students will be so busy texting each other, they can’t recall any type of description of the offender(s). Please turn the volume down and be aware of who and what is around you!
Date and Location:
Monday, February 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM
5109 N. Ravenswood (hosted by Linda & Gary)
Tentative Agenda for February meeting
Membership
a. Allow members free classified ads on website
b. Provide monthly drawing for discount at local business
c. Provide membership cards
d. Develop marketing approach to apartment dwellers
e. Create and distribute membership survey—enter respondents in raffle for prizes
Communication
a. Put newsletter on website
b. Update from Noel on website
c. Links to other sites such as Groupon
Social
a. Update on blahs party
Financial
a. Are we spending our budget correctly
Tentative Upcoming Meeting:
March 8, 2009 — 1644 W. Carmen (Mark & Andi)
It’s that time again. Alderman Schulter is sponsoring a seminar on filing property tax appeals. Please see details below.
Alderman Gene Schulter
4237 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
773-348-8400
ward47@cityofchicago.org
www.ward47.com
Dear Neighbors,
Last night, over 100 47th Ward residents joined me for a Board of Review workshop with Commissioner Berrios’ staff to discuss how to appeal property tax assessments. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents who attended this important meeting. I strongly believe that every property owner in the 47th Ward should submit an appeal to the Board of Review.
As you know, the Cook County Board of Review is now accepting appeals for residents living in the Lakeview Township. In the 47th Ward, all properties located east of Western Avenue are in the Lakeview Township. The deadline to file your appeal with the Board of Review is February 22, 2010. Appeal forms are available at my office. You can also drop off your appeal form to my office by Friday, February 19, 2010 by 5:00 pm.
In collaboration with Commissioner Berrios, I will be sponsoring one more workshop to assist residents in filing their Real Estate Assessed Valuation Complaint Form.
Board of Review Workshop
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ravenswood School
4332 N. Paulina
7:00 pm
If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like more information on filing an appeal, please contact my office at 773-348-8400.
Best Wishes,
Alderman Gene Schulter
Date: Monday, January 11, 2009
Location: 1706 W. Carmen Ave.
Hosts: Noel
Tentative Upcoming ASNA Meetings:
Feb. 8, 2009 — 5109 N. Ravenswood (Linda & Gary)
March 8, 2009 — 1644 W. Carmen (Mark & Andi)
Holiday lights make our neighborhood a warmer, friendlier place amidst the cold of winter. Congratulations to the winners of ASNA’s first outdoor decorations. Our winner–the Galicias, 1705 W. Carmen–received $50. Two runners up–Harry Kaiko, 1621 Winona, and the LeClairs, 1717 W. Winona– each received $25. Thanks to Erich Schrempp for these wonderful photos.
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1621 Winona
1717 W. Winona
Location: 1731 W. Carmen Ave.
Hosts: Julia and Ben
Tentative Upcoming ASNA Meetings:
Jan. 11, 2009 — 1706 W. Carmen (Noel)
Feb. 8, 2009 — 5109 N. Ravenswood (Linda & Gary)
March 8, 2009 — 1644 W. Carmen (Mark & Andi)
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Feb. 8 –5109 N. Ravenswood (Linda & Gary)
March 8–1644 W. Carmen (Mark & Andi)
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It was a bit windy but the sun shone again on this year’s Howl-O-Ween—our fifth year. Fifty-four dogs were entered in the costume contest—the same as last year. As always, the creativity was amazing. Emcee Ben Hollis kept things hopping with a lively and humorous commentary. There were great prizes for the costume contest winners and an abundance of raffle prizes. It wouldn’t have happened without our volunteers.
A huge thanks to everyone who pitched in—and to our sponsors The Bow Wow Lounge, 1744 W. Winona, and The Hopleaf, 5148 N. Clark, and others who contributed cash and fabulous raffle prizes: Andersonville’s Uptown Animal Hospital, 5420 N. Clark, The Barking Lot, 2442 W. Irving Park, Call of the Wild School for Dogs, 3027 N. Rockwell, Famous Fido’s Doggie Deli & Happy Tails, 5430 N. Clark, Painted Light Photos, 1742 W. Balmoral, and Ruff ‘N’ Stuff Pet Center, 5430 N. Clark. Thanks also to the 1776 W. Winnemac Condo Association for letting us use their lovely park again.
Check out the fun photos taken by our resident photographer Erich Schrempp.
GRAND PRIZE ( $50 and a snazzy dog leash):
“Wizard of Oz Chacacters” with Tabby, a pitbull mix, dressed as a scarecrow; Rodney, a golden retriever mix, dressed as the cowardly lion; and Stella, an Australian Shepherd, dressed as the Tin Man. Owners Katie Battenberg, Erin Anderson and Emily Muller accompanied their pets dressed as Dorothy, Glinda the Good Witch, and the Wicked Witch of the West.
DIVISION WINNERS ($25 cash and $20 gift certificate from Ruff ‘N’ Stuff):
Best Entry under age 12: Lucy, a Schnoodle and her owner Audrey Vick, of W. Carmen, dressed as French fries and ketchup
Best-Pet Owner Combo: Chris Randell, of W. Carmen, and Heidi, a German Shepard, dressed as Packer fans
Funniest: Sony, a Chihuahua, dressed as a banana, owned by Rich & Nan Wharton
Most original: Ozzy, a mixed breed, who appeared as a race horse with a jockey on his back, owner by John Holbrook of W. Foster
Scariest: Shane, a husky mix, dressed as a skeleton shipmate with owners Anna & Felicia, of Winnemac, dressed as pirates
Here is a link to more photos from Michael Mitz [photos link].
Here is a video shot by Erich Schremp.
Here is the 2009 ASNA Fall Newsletter in a PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6 or higher) format.
[UPDATED] Alderman Gene Schulter will attend an All-Neighborhood Meeting sponsored by ASNA on Wednesday, Oct. 14 Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Koval Distillery, 5121 N. Ravenswood. Light refreshments will be served.