Archive for February, 2010

Neighborhood News and Announcements — February 2010

It’s Election Time

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.

………………………………………………………………………………………

Beat the Winter Blahs!

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!

………………………………………………………………………………………

Stay Safe!

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!

Upcoming ASNA Meeting and Agenda for Monday, February 8, 2010

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)