The party block will be closed off at noon so kids can ride bikes and play in the street. Party set up will start at 3. There’ll be a Jumping Jack, face painting for kids, Mr. Hiro the Japanese toy maker and more fun activities for all ages. Schedules permitting, we’ll have visits from a fire truck and Chicago’s mounted police—also, a live band.

As for the food, ASNA will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and a vegetarian option, also soft drinks. You bring a side dish or dessert to share. Games, portable chairs and picnic tables are also welcome.

We’ll also have a raffle with fabulous prizes (Cubs tickets, anyone?) donated by local businesses and generous neighbors. Residents who pay their membership dues before/at the party will get three free raffle tickets.

Please contact ASNA (773-980-6441 or asnacontact@asnachicago.org) if you’d like to help plan or volunteer at the party. All suggestions and help are welcome!

The party is free and all neighborhood residents are welcome, whether or not you belong to ASNA.

Be sure to tell your neighbors. Todos bienvenidos!

[UDATE 6-8-2010] The following is the meeting agenda:

1. Koval liquor license
2. Block party update
3. Newsletter
4. Monthly flyer ad sponsorship
5. Expansion of ASNA
6. Approval of Ainslie parkway contract

The next ASNA board meeting will be Monday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at 1714 W. Winona. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Meeting Agenda:

Hope to see you there!

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Call to order

Elections for the ASNA Board will be held at the April 12^th 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 8^th 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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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 28^th 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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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!

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)

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