ASNA Chicago

Upcoming ASNA Meeting and Agenda for Monday, February 8, 2009

by Noel Suarez on February 1st, 2010 at 12:21 pm cst

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)

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Lakeview Board of Review Workshop

by Noel Suarez on January 26th, 2010 at 11:29 pm cst

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

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Next ASNA Meeting – Monday, January 11, 2009

by Noel Suarez on January 10th, 2010 at 11:38 am cst

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)

Posted in: Meetings, News and Announcements |

Our neighborhood aglow–Winners announced

by Linda Wallace on January 3rd, 2010 at 9:15 pm cst

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.

1705 W. Carmen

1621 Winona

1717 W. Winona

View all holiday lights photos

Posted in: News and Announcements |

Next ASNA Meeting – Monday, December 14, 2009

by Noel Suarez on January 3rd, 2010 at 9:02 am cst

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)

Posted in: Calendar Events, Events, Meetings |

Howl-O-Ween 2009 Winners!

by Noel Suarez on November 17th, 2009 at 11:27 am cst

[added video  and additional photos link on the bottom of post on 12-19-2009]

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.

Posted in: Events, News and Announcements |

ASNA Fall Newsletter 2009

by Noel Suarez on October 15th, 2009 at 9:56 am cst

Here is the 2009 ASNA Fall Newsletter in a PDF (Adobe Acrobat 6 or higher) format.

Posted in: News and Announcements |

Meet your alderman!

by Kathy Leszczynski on September 30th, 2009 at 10:18 pm cst

[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.

Posted in: Events, Meetings, News and Announcements, Uncategorized |

Bark, if you love Halloween!*

by Noel Suarez on September 26th, 2009 at 9:18 pm cst

Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest & Parade for Dogs*

Sponsored by the Andersonville South Neighborhood Association (ASNA)

When: Saturday, October 31
Registration: 12:30
Parade and judging: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Where: Corner of Carmen and Ravenswood, between Lawrence & Foster (in the fenced area). Parade will go up and down Carmen between Ravenswood and Paulina.

Entry fee: $5 per dog (owners free).  All entrants eligible for great raffle prizes!

Grand Prize: $50 cash

$25 cash prizes will be awarded for:

• Scariest
• Funniest
• Most original
• Best pet/owner costume combo
• Best entry from owner age 12 and under

Emcee: Ben Hollis, beloved urban adventurer and Chicago TV legend (Wild Chicago, Ben Loves Chicago, Ben Around Town)

Info: Call 773 989 4514

Free admission—no dog required. Bring a chair and enjoy. Tell your friends!

Proceeds help us keep the Ravenswood Parkway clean and green.

*Owners are responsible for keeping their dogs under control and cleaning up after them.

Posted in: Events, News and Announcements |

ASNA Meeting notes from August 10, 2009

by Noel Suarez on September 24th, 2009 at 7:32 pm cst

Place: 1714 W Winona (home of John and Trudy Gavin (due to location change)
Present: John and Trudy Gavin, Gary Forell, Linda Wallace, Julia Bunn, Ben Hollis, Steve LeClair, Camilla Krueger, Allen Reed, Mark Rosenberg, Elaine Filus, Jim Snyder, Scott Plummer

7:10 pm- Meeting called to order by John Gavin

Approval of Minutes
Gary moved to approve the minutes from the June 8th  meeting.  Camilla seconded.

Treasurer’s Report
Elaine reported $929 in receipts to the General account and $903.72 in expenses.  General Fund balance stands at $1884.56.  There were $250 in receipts to the Landscaping account and $600 in expenses for pruning, cutting and landscaping.  The Landscaping balance stands at $964.88.

Committee Reports
Social: Linda Wallace reported that the  ASNA block party was a success.  She would like to thank all of those who volunteered.  About 100 people attended and suggestions were solicited for any changes for next year.  Suggestions were:  closing off the block earlier in the day, more water and less soda, more food, invite the mounted police back, and add recycling bins.  Other suggestions were:  more activity booths, a crafts table, water ballons, a piñata, dunk tank, petting zoo.  Not all suggestions will be feasible, but additional input is welcome at coming meetings.  The block party moves back to Winona next year.    The annual Howloween costume contest for dogs and their people is set for Saturday, October 31st.  Set up is at 11:30 am, registration begins at 12:30 pm, parade and judging begins at 1:30 pm.  The location is the same:  the SE corner of Carmen and Ravenswood.  Ben Hollis will be the MC.  It was suggested that we get more donut holes, as they went pretty quickly last year.  John moved to approve $1000 for Howloween spending.  Ben seconded and the motion passed.
Membership: Membership renewal time.  We currently have 36 active ASNA members.  Please let Linda Wallace know if new neighbors move into your block so we can arrange a welcome packet with ASNA info.
Greening: Cleanup along the Ravenswood parkway continues.  It is scheduled for the second Saturday of each month at 9 am.  Dates are posted on the ASNA website.  Julia Bunn announced that some additional native species have been added to the Ravenswood parkway, and was happy to say that a Catbird was recently spotted.  She suggested a $50 donation for the Nature Conservancy membership and a Nature Conservancy designation & plaque for the parkway.  Linda moved to approve the expenditure, Ben seconded and the motion was approved.

New Business
The fall newsletter is coming up and neighbors are encouraged to write about their favorite local businesses.  Julia Bunn will write about the Nature Conservancy.
Christmas caroling is planned for either December 13th or 20th, date to be determined.
The sewer cap in front of 1660 Carmen remains unfinished after 3 months.  Neighbors are encouraged to contact Streets & Sanitation and the alderman’s office to encourage completion.

The next meeting is at 1706 W Carmen (the home of Noel Suarez on 9/14 at 7:00 pm.
John moved to adjourn at 8:00 pm.

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