Volunteers are needed to help with greening efforts on the Ravenswood Parkway. Greening sessions are held the second Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. on the Parkway, near the intersection with Carmen Ave.
Bring your work gloves and shovel/rake. Many hands make light work… Thanks!
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
Attention ASNA Members: we are part of Beat 2032. If you’d like to get involved with CAPS and meet the police officers who work on our beat, please come to the CAPS meetings. CAPS meetings will be held on the following dates in 2009:
May 28
July 30
September 24
November 19
Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at Ravenswood Church, 4900 N. Damen.
For more information, please contact the 20th District Community Policing Office at 312-742-8770.
ASNA meetings start at 7 p.m. and generally last an hour. Everyone welcome!
April 13 – Meeting, 1714 W. Winona
May 11 – Meeting, 5109 N. Ravenswood
June 8 – Meeting, 1644 W. Carmen
July 18 – Neighborhood Party, Carmen (No meeting in July)
Aug. 10 – Meeting, 1739 W. Winona (bring a lawn chair – we’re hoping to meet under the stars!)
Sept. 14 – Meeting, 1706 W. Carmen
Monday, March 16, 7 p.m., 1752 W. Carmen. Everyone invited. Bring your questions/suggestions.
It’s been a lo-lo-o-ng winter. Take a break and warm up your spirits at ASNA’s 4th annual Mid-winter Blahs Party.
When: This Sunday, Feb. 22, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Tapas Las Ramblas, 5101 N. Clark, corner of Carmen
What: Games, raffle prizes, free food and soft drinks. Cash bar.
How much: Suggested donation: $7 (includes one drink)
(Bring a new member and you both get a free drink.)
A great chance to mix and mingle with your neighbors. Everyone welcome– Kids too!!!
Questions: Call Lisa 773 728 3030 or lisaspiegler@yahoo.com
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
Save this date–Saturday, July 26, for a fun time with your neighbors. We’ll be setting up at the west end of Winona, between Ravenswood and Paulina. Hamburgers and hotdogs are on ASNA. Bring your own chair and dish to share.
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