GPNA General Membership Monthly Meeting Minutes (approved) October 17, 2017
Date: October 17, 2017
Time: 7:38 pm to 9:05 pm
Location: ARC Building, Coca-Cola World Theater, Zoo Atlanta
Officers Present: Dr. Michelle Kirby- Vice President
Michelle Botwinick- Treasurer
Laura Keen- Secretary
Stephen L. Powner – Economic Development
Paul Simo - Homes and History
Chris Newman - Public Safety
Rick Hudson- Land Use and Zoning
Heidi Reis- Philanthropic
Stephanie Warner- Technology
Amanda Watkins Puché- Fundraising
Nikkia and Homer Hammonds- Mothball
7:38 pm Meeting Commenced
Vice President, Dr. Michelle Kirby
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Welcome and thanks again to Zoo Atlanta for the use of their space!
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Please read/review the Housekeeping and Meeting Conduct points above.
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Open Nominations for 2018 GPNA:
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Ron Hatch nominated himself for Vice President
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Jim Vorris nominated himself for LUZ zoning chair- and proposed that for contested positions, each candidate give a speech prior to voting
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Welcome to new members: Name, Street and profession; hobby; burning question?
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Elected Officials’ SHORT Update (if any are present)
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Grant Park Schools
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Grant Park Neighborhood’s Park Happenings
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Historic Oakland Cemetery
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Grant Park Community Garden: annual picnic was held in support of those displaced by the hurricane. Many hurricane refugees are in the hotels by Turner Field and are in desperate need of clothing and food. Please contact Jack Beckford [email protected]
Vice President, Dr. Michelle Kirby
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Passed around sign-up and volunteer sheet, make sure info is correct
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Advised new members to check in or sign in
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GPNA meeting signs: contact Michelle if interested
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Committee Sign-up Sheet; Committee Chair contact info on left
Secretary
Treasurer:
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Report: $35,167 that is not earmarked
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The GPNA is a IRS recognized 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible!
Public Safety Committee Chair, Chris Newman
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Zone 6 APD update: uptick in car larcenies, if you have a video of any break-ins please contact APD. The officers are working diligently to stop these, please keep your car clean
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Zone 6 Community Prosecutor: Keith Lamar, [email protected], 404 612-7012
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Neighborhood Watch Update: if you see something, please call 911
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Zone 6 will be having a holiday party for disadvantaged children, and GPNA will be donating toys
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NPU-W meets on Wednesday nights
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Repaving project on Memorial, meetings scheduled on October 18th and November 8th https://memorialdriveatl.com/
Philanthropic
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Nicholas House – Norma Nyhoff
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Seeking engagement from neighbors for possible donation ideas
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GPNA looking to host a neighborhood dinner for Nicholas House’s “Make a Meal” program possibly in November. Seeking volunteers from the Grant Park neighbors
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Nicholas House has tours every Saturday
Technology
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Sign up at gpna.org and follow us on Facebook (info below)
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Kroger Rewards & Amazon Smile
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If you are not receiving news and events email updates, please contact the Technology chair
Economic Development
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Grant Park Gathering Update- very successful, over 60 neighbors showed up
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Next Gathering will be in November, with a location to be determined
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Now in charge of Sunbursts – Order one today and have it by Friday!
Fundraising
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Sponsorship Package update. Businesses, please become a sponsor! Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Mothball 2017 set for 11/11/2017 8pm- 1 am at the GP Rec center. Volunteers need to contact Nikkia or Homer Hammonds at [email protected]
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Tickets are $30 until the day of so get them early!
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Need volunteers to set up and break down, please contact Nikkia or Homer if you’d like to help
Homes & History
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Design Regs. Benefits & Ramifications (262 Ormond Demo)
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Renaming of Confederate Ave: Homes and History Committee has decided to abstain due to Mayor Reed’s task force that has been commissioned to investigate
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Call in suspect work, material removal or work: Matt Adams in planning ([email protected]) or Office of Buildings to send an inspector. Please contact the Office of Buildings at 404.330.6150 -- any neighbor can call!!
Land Use and Zoning (including Transportation and Transit)
September Minutes Approved
Open Floor Discussion:
9:05 pm - Meeting Adjourned