Greetings
Neighbors,
It’s Block
Party Time! I want to thank everyone who
has participated in the block clean-up and the block planting. We had great participation for the clean-up
but our beautification/planting team needs more support. Let’s get our block together in time for our
block party.
As you may
know, there is new leadership on the 500 Block Association and we are eager to
meet and greet all our neighbors. We have been privileged to have had the
excellent leadership of Desiree Byrd for which we are very grateful. Ms. Byrd led the block’s beautification
effort which gave us our beautiful planters, tree guards, and several new tree
plantings. Her leadership has created
the annual spring clean-up and plantings, “Spring Fling,” wonderful block
parties, annual school supplies’ distribution, stoop sales, and many other
initiatives that have made us a warmer, friendlier and happier block.
It is our
goal to continue and expand these efforts and to identify new goals with
increased block participation and community outreach. Of course I must hear from all our neighbors.
My goas is for every household to be part of the block association.
We will work
hard to improve communication. We will
use email, Facebook, door postings, and word of mouth to increase participation. Block
meetings will be monthly, alternating 2nd Saturdays and Sundays.
Dues are
needed to provide money for plants, block parties, beautification, and for
other services decided by the block. Dues
are $5 a month or a one-time $55 annual payment. Aware that this may be a
hardship for some neighbors, any contribution would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking
forward to working with everyone and I thank you for your participation and
support.
All the Best,
John McAllister
President
Next Meeting: June 14, 3:00 pm @ 512 Hancock Street
Stoop Sale: June 27, 11-5pm
Block Party: July 11
