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HWNA NEWS
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March 2004
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Do you have neighborhood news to contribute? Contact editor, Amy Whitehead by phone: 913 342-5256 or email: abwhitehead@natsem.com
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NEXT MEETINGTuesday, March 2,
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In Your MailboxCheck your mailbox in a few weeks for a sign-up sheet for committees and projects that our organization would like your help with. Everyone is encouraged to participate, and, as always, we would like your feed-back on our projects and general neighborhood concerns. There will also be a sheet where you can volunteer to be a Block Captain or Alternate Block Captain if a position is vacant on your block. We will also enclose a dues statement as a reminder that your 2004 membership dues are now due. | |
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Lewis & Clark Project in KCKOur speaker on March 2 will be Shari Wilson, chairwoman of the Lewis & Clark Task Force. Ms. Wilson will tell us about the two years of planning, renovating and building that has gone into the Lewis and Clark celebration that will take place from June 25 through July 4 this year. (Mark your calendar.) Two hundred years ago, the Corps of Discovery Expedition camped for several days at Kaw Point. The up-coming event is called "Meeting at Kaw Point, A Convergence of Waters and Cultures", and will be held at the new Lewis and Clark Historic Park at Kaw Point. Come hear how we can be a part of this. | |
| . | . Welcome, New Board MembersThree new association board members took office in January. Here's a short biographical sketch of each person. Larry Dean, President-Elect. Larry and Patty Dean took possession of their home on Washington Boulevard in January 2003. Three months later, they wed in their front yard! Last December they opened their home for the Holiday Homes Tour. Larry is a Certified Estate Planning Professional; he advises clients how best to protect their estates. He lived for many years in Wichita, and has served on numerous boards and associations. He received his Bachelor's degree from Wichita State University, and his Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Larry brings many fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the board. Jennifer Thomas, Director-at-Large, grew up in KCK and graduated from Schlagle High School. She and her parents, brother and sister have lived on New Jersey Ave. since 1985. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, and is working on her Master's degree in Urban Planning. She is active in her elementary school alumni association, and she says her passion is "putting people and resources together." Jennifer is using that skill and her planning experience to benefit our association. Roy Nicodemus, Director-at-Large, has lived on Washington Boulevard for one year. He is Director of Catering for Cerner Corporation, where he works long hours and plans the company's social events and meetings. In his spare time he likes to read, and, like most of us, work on his house. Roy has a Bachelor of Arts from Fort Hays State University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri, and a Master's degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He looks forward to helping publicize how great our neighborhood is. | |
| . | . Looking for a Few Good NeighborsWe need a few new Block Captains and several alternates to replace some current Block Captains. The main responsibility of a Block Captain is delivering newsletters on your block once a month. These people are an important part of our neighborhood association. Our newsletter is a way to keep everyone informed; and we couldn't get it out to everyone without the Block Captains' support. Please consider signing up to be a Block Captain or and Alternate , if one is needed on your block. We will include open slots in the mailing within the next few weeks. | |
| . | . Christmas Homes TourThe 2003 Historic Westheight Holiday Homes Tour was a great success in promoting our neighborhood. Many thanks to our Chairwoman, Carolyn Walden, and the incredible committee, volunteers, and homeowners that she pulled together to make it such a success. Our neighbors who decorated their homes, and opened their doors to the public, deserve a huge amount of gratitude from all of us; so, if you see Larry and Patty Dean, Paul and Mary Collins, Wayne and Carolyn Walden, Mary and Curt Cutting, Ron and Melva Willett, Tom and Pam Gordon, or Patty Mertz, please let them know how much you appreciate what they did. Special thank-yous to those neighbors who volunteered their time or talents on special tasks for the Tour; including: Susal Allen, Ann Tomelleri, Mary and Jim Smith, Joan Daniels, Rafael Labrado, Anna Michalski, Rick Yarnell, Larry Dean and Jennifer Thomas; and much appreciation to neighbor Roderick Bettis for helping with our printing needs, and the Cuttings for hosting the pre-tour party. This year, with profits from the Homes Tour, we were able to present a $500 check to Alisha Gambino of the Dove Art Center at our February meeting. Thank you to Alisha for guiding us on a tour of the facility. | |
| . | . Don't Forget to AdvertiseIf you live in Westheight, you are entitled to advertise your services in this newsletter. For $5 an ad, you can purchase a 2" by 3.5" block. What a great and inexpensive way to become better known. Your neighbors would love to support you and your work! Contact the editorial staff at 342-5256 or e-mail the text of your ad to abwhitehead@natsem.com. The deadline to place an ad in the March newsletter is February 20, 2004.
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