Apologies for the downtime of the ASNA Chicago website. . Please pardon the lack of content as I try to reconstruct the site from our backup. Photos from previous ASNA events will be added shortly.
We are missing some content from around June/July 2008 until February 2009. We may have to recreate the missing pieces as time allows. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks.
Noel
ASNA Meeting Minutes, 6-09-08
Meeting location: Joe & Lisa Spiegler’s home, 1712 West Carmen Avenue
Present: Chris Bayard, Laurie Daley, Kate Robinson, Lisa Spiegler
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chris.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the May 12, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Kate moved to approve the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Lisa.
Committee Reports
Social “ Chairperson Lisa indicated that she is working on finalizing plans for the summer neighborhood party. Ideas were discussed with regard to possibly having a performer; these ideas will be further looked into. The party will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008, starting around 3:00 p.m.
Greening “ Nothing to report.
Membership/Communication “ Nothing to report.
Old Business/New Business
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. There will be no July or August meetings. The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at John and Trudi Gavin’s home, 1714 West Winona Avenue.
–Laurie Daley
ASNA Meeting Minutes, 5-12-08
Meeting location: Chris Bayard/Kate Robinson’s home, 1752 West Carmen
Present: Chris Bayard, Laurie Daley, Gary Forell, John Gavin, Scott Plummer, Kate Robinson, Lisa Spiegler, Linda Wallace
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chris.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the April 14, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Gary moved to approve the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Lisa.
Treasurer’s Report
Gary presented the updated treasurer’s report, reflecting balances of $2,330.51 and $2,294.91 in the General and Landscaping Funds, respectively. Gary noted one new $25 membership.
Committee Reports
Social : Chairperson Lisa indicated that the permits for the summer neighborhood party have been approved. The party will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2008, starting around 3:00 p.m. Greening : Nothing to report.
Membership/Communication : Chairperson Linda distributed the updated ASNA paid membership list, which boasts 40 paid members. Ideas for promoting additional membership should be addressed.
CAPS Report
The next Beat 2032 CAPS meeting will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Ravenswood Evangelical Church, 4900 North Damen Avenue. Their website is www.beat2032@gmail.com.
Old Business/New Business
None. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.. The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Lisa and Joe Spiegler’s home, 1712 West Carmen Avenue.
–Laurie Daley
ASNA Meeting Minutes, 4-14-08
Meeting location: Noel Suarez’s home, 1706 West Carmen
Present: Chris Bayard, Marsha Bukala, Laurie Daley, Susan Darnell, Gary Forell, Kate Robinson, Noel Suarez
The meeting was called to order at 7:18 p.m. by Chris.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the March 10, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Kate moved to approve the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Marsha.
Treasurer’s Report
Gary presented the updated treasurer’s report, reflecting balances of $2,387.84 and $1,894.91 in the General and Landscaping Funds, respectively. Gary noted a $200.00 business contribution to the landscaping fund from A Dragon’s Life; $20.00 in membership dues; and one outstanding check for $52.33 for Winter party door prizes.
Committee Reports
Social : Chairperson Lisa was not present but phoned to indicate that the permits for the summer neighborhood party are in the works. Ideas were discussed for the party.
Greening : The ASNA Greening Day was a success, with about ten people volunteering their time to rid the Ravenswood parkway of dead leaves and trash, as well as plant grass seed. With the rain that followed, we are sure to have a lush parkway soon.
Membership/Communication : We welcomed new ASNA member, Susan Darnell, and would like to remind others to renew their ASNA membership.
CAPS Report
CAPS representative, Marsha Bukala, is confirming a date for distribution of low energy light bulbs and house numbers. It was suggested that an ASNA flyer with information about the summer neighborhood party, as well as membership information, accompany distribution of the light bulbs. Marsha indicated that we have a new police commander for our district. The next Beat 2032 CAPS meeting will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Ravenswood Evangelical Church, 4900 North Damen Avenue. Their website is www.beat2032@gmail.com.
Old Business/New Business
Susan brought up the issue of dog poop not being removed from neighborhood lawns and parkways. She suggested that ASNA put out a flyer to educate pet owners about the safety problems posed by this behavior and brought a sign currently being used by a nearby neighborhood association reminding pet owners to pick up after their pets. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.. The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at a location to be determined.
–Laurie Daley
Here’s a tip (compliments of Alderman Schulter) for those of you wondering what to do with those old printing cartridges, cell phones, digital cameras, mp3 players, etc. The answer: a new ”Mail Back” program that provides a free and easy, also environmentally-friendly, option for disposing of small electronics. All you do is pick up free, pre-paid postage envelopes from the Post Office, fill them with small used electronics, and place them back in the mail to be recycled. The free, postage-paid “Mail Back” envelopes are available in Post Office lobbies and at the 47th Ward Public Service Office. Please let us know if you have a tip for greener living. Send to asnaed@mindspring.com.
All you good gardeners out there–we need your help to get the Ravenswood Parkway back into shape for spring. Mark your calendar now for Sunday, March 30, at 1 p.m. or the following Sunday, April 6, in case of rain. Bring your own shovel, rake, other gardening tool you think might come in handy. Also bring your kids–what better way to teach them the joys of growing things and volunteerism! We’ll provide treats. Meet at 5109 N. Ravenswood. Hope to see you there!
ASNA Meeting Minutes, 3-10-08
Meeting location: Ben Hollis/Julia Bunn’s home, 1731 West Carmen
Present: Chris Bayard, Julia Bunn, Laurie Daley, Gary Forell, John Gavin, Ben Hollis, Camilla
Krueger, Kate Robinson, Lisa Spiegler, Linda Wallace
The meeting was called to order at 7:18 p.m. by Chris.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the January 14, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Julia moved to approve the minutes, and the motion was seconded by Lisa.
Treasurer’s Report
Gary presented the updated treasurer’s report, reflecting balances of $2,622.84 and $1,694.91 in the General and Landscaping Funds, respectively. Gary noted a $350.00 receipt to the landscaping fund from Chase Bank and one outstanding check for $250.00 towards the Winter party.
Committee Reports
Social – Chairperson Lisa indicated that the Mid-winter Blahs party was a success despite the bitter cold weather, with 29 people in attendance. Linda noted that ASNA got two new members at the party. The neighborhood party is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2008. Lisa will work with the alderman’s office to determine on what street the party will take place, although Winona was suggested. Lisa mentioned putting up signs or a banner to advertise the party, and activities/events for the party were discussed. Lisa also suggested setting up a – neighborhood marquee where meeting notices, notes, and other ASNA happenings could be posted. She will check further into this idea.
Greening — We have a spring greening/cleaning date of March 22, 2008 to clean up the parkway after the Winter. This would include picking up and cutting dead vegetation, as well as planting grass seed and perhaps mulching. It was suggested that we might think about budgeting for summer watering on the parkway.
Membership/Communication – Chairperson Linda indicated that ASNA currently has 39 paid members, plus an inquiry was made from a resident on the west side of Ashland Avenue regarding membership. Other ways to get more residents involved in ASNA were discussed, such as a game night.
CAPS Report
ASNA will put a CAPS link on their website. Chris indicated that he and our CAPS representative, Marsha Bukala, will work on setting a date for distribution of low energy light bulbs and house numbers. It was suggested that an ASNA flyer with the date of the summer neighborhood party, as well as membership information, be distributed with the light bulbs. The next Beat 2032 CAPS meeting will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2008, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Ravenswood Evangelical Church, 4900 North Damen Avenue. Their website is www.beat2032@gmail.com.
Old Business/New Business
ASNA officers will be nominated next year; however, nominations for new officers will be accepted on the ASNA website before the end of March. If no new nominations are received, all current officers will remain in office until 2009.
ASNA residents now have until March 31, 2008 to appeal their property taxes. Information and forms are available at Alderman Schulter’s office.
Julia and Chris suggested setting up a kids’ club where ASNA kids can socialize through playdates and parents might partake in a babysitting co-op. This idea will be looked into.
Continue reporting potholes to Alderman Schulter’s office so that they may be repaired in a timely manner.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 14, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at Noel Suarez’s home, 1706 West Carmen.
–Laurie Daley
[UPDATED] Join us for one of ASNA’s favorite events – our 3rd Annual Mid-Winter Blahs Party. We’re set for Sunday, February 10, 3-6 p.m. at one of our neighbor’s newer restaurants Il Fiasco, 5101 North Clark St. (formerly Rioja, Atlantique). Meet your neighbors, play games and sample some great food . The suggested donation of $7 includes a ticket for a free drink and appetizers. If you are not yet a member of ASNA, join at the door and receive a free drink ticket. Bring a new member and you get another free drink ticket! Questions? Call Lisa Spiegler (728-3030).
A little something about of Il Fiasco:
Il Fiasco is located at 5101 North Clark Street (formerly Rioja, Atlantique) and is owned by Michael and Natalie Moore (original owners of Lincoln Park’s “Pasta Palazzo” and founders of Lakeview’s “Twist”). The Moores named the restaurant “Il Fiasco” to play on the word used for the wicker-based Chianti bottles named “fiasco” in Italian. The restaurant was also named “Il Fiasco” because while vacationing in Italy with their first daughter, Charlotte, they came across a restaurant named “Il Fiasca”. During the dinner, Charlotte, who was a baby at the time, nibbled on her first bites of solid food – pasta of course! So the restaurant was named for sentimental reasons, as well as for the fact that running a restaurant can sometimes become a “fiasco”! On January 2nd, Executive Chef, Eric Aubriot (“Taste” Food and Wine, “Aubriot”, and two time James Beard Rising Star nominee), was welcomed to Il Fiasco and has added accents to the current dishes, while also collaborating with Sous Chef Samuel Voss on new favorites, including an Antipasti Platter, Sea Bass fillet, and Octopus dish. The menu is vast, with classic Italian dishes, and has always boasted a reasonable price tag per check.
ASNA Meeting Minutes, 12-10-07
Meeting location: Pat & Laurie Daley’s home, 1716 West Winnemac Avenue
Present: Chris Bayard, Marsha Bukala, John Gavin, Laurie Daley
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chris.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the November 12, 2007 meeting were reviewed. Laurie moved to approve the minutes, and the motion was seconded by John.
Speed Bumps/Stop Signs
Chris indicated that all stop signs and speed bumps are in the works. John will get a petition from the alderman’s office regarding the requested stop sign at Paulina on Winona Avenue.
Committee Reports
Social : The new chairperson is Lisa Spiegler. We thank Katie for doing such a wonderful job over the past few years and look forward to working with Lisa.
Greening : Nothing to report.
Membership/Communications : Nothing to report.
Old Business/New Business
Chris will check with Alderman Schulter’s office to determine whether there is still time to file property tax appeals even though tax bills have already been paid.
The ASNA winter holiday party will be held this Sunday, December 16, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. at Lisa and Joe Spiegler’s home, 1712 West Carmen Avenue.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.. The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 14, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at a location to be determined. (There will be no February ASNA meeting.)
–Laurie Daley
ASNA Meeting Minutes November 12, 2007
Present: Katie Robinson, Chris Bayard, Kathy Leszczynski, Ben Hollis, Camille Krueger, Lisa Spiegler, Noel Suarez, Dace Friss, Julia Bunn, Hariji Friss, Gary Forell, Linda Wallace
Chris called meeting to order.
1. Tax Appeal Workshop discussed for 11/19,20 and 26.
2. Gary gave Treasurer’s report; we now have on-line banking for ASNA; we’re waiting on a $400 contributions from Chase Bank to finish off the numbers from Howl-o-Ween.
3. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.
4. Re CAPS Program and 311 – Dan Vrolo is our new CAPS rep at Schulter’s office.
5. Howl-o-Ween was great success. We had 47 entries; Julia proposed adding marching music and a parade like feel to the presentation to the judges next year. This will be taken into consideration.
6. Social Committee- Katie Robinson officially resigned her duties as chair this year. ASNA is very grateful for all she has done in the past three years to keep the torch glowing. Lisa Spiegler graciously accepted to co-chair with Julia Bunn assisting in the winter months.
a. Christmas Party to be hosted at Spiegler’s house possibly the weekend of Dec. 6-8
b. Winter Blahs Party ear marked for the weekend after Super Bowl venue TBA
c. Easter Egg Hunt under consideration for resurrection
d. Block Party – most likely to be in July again
7. Greening Committee – Julia Bunn has officially stepped down from her duties there to take on social affairs. Stephen Christy was not available for comment.
8. Membership Committee – People who have new Neighbors, please alert Linda Wallace. We are having a greeting gift from ASNA. Membership is up from July and 26 people have paid up their dues. There are about 240 households in our Organization’s boundaries, which are rumored to be expanding to the row houses on Ravenswood south of Winnemac.
a. We’ll be contacting realtors selling properties in our area to alert Buyers to ASNA’s existence.
b. Winter newsletter is in the works-writers welcome!
c. Ben will see if he can get Davis Theater tickets for newcomers packet
d. Ben will also write a new column in newsletter featuring pets in the ‘Hood
9. Community Development Committee is officially defunct. Any issues or concerns, let Chris Bayard know.
10. Next CAPS Meeting will be Nov. 29th – Marsha Buchala from south of Winnemac is our local caps leader for the 20th CAPS district of which ASNA is a part. Items to be discussed at that meeting will be
a. Getting address numbers on all alley garages
b. Hand out low energy porch light bulbs to encourage people to keep porch lights on
c. The Following People volunteered to help with distribution:
i. Julia, Cathy, Chris, Lisa (Joe) and Dace
Meeting was motioned to adjourn and seconded.