Weinland Park Community Civic Association May 2014 Newsletter

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A familiar face in Weinland Park politics will soonreturn to civilian life. Term limits are calling for

Joyce Hughes to retire after seven years of tireless

service as president of the Weinland Park Commu-

nity Civic Association.

Ms. Hughes presidency may be ending, but her

devotion to her community never could. She has

lived in the same home on North 6th Street since

she was six months old. She recalls that WP was

home to many local business owners and all the

properties were well cared for before threedecades of deterioration began in the 1970s.

By 2000, apathy was setting in, but the Weinland

Park Plan launched in 2006, exciting people and

giving them hope. As a child, Ms. Hughes watched

the Columbus Coated Fabrics factory expand

across the lots where her neighbors homes used

to standand this month she will, in turn, proud-

ly attend the groundbreaking of Grant Park, thefuture home of many new neighbors, built on sit

where Columbus Coated Fabrics used to stand.

Ms. Hughes has representing us before City

Council, the University Area Commission, and

countless investors and institutions impacting th

current renaissance. Her approach has always

been to take a 30-foot view, see the challenges

instead of the problems, and do what you have t

do to keep the body-at-large intact. It i s your job

to protect your community at all costs, to standbehind their decisions in spite of your own

opinions.

She continues to serve as a UAC commission-

er, but this month she opens a new WP chapter

in her life tasked with the duty of watching her

neighbors pick up where she left off.

WEINLAND PARK

C O M M U N I T Y C I V I C A S S O C I A T I O N

www.weinlandparkcivic.org Newsletter | May 2014

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: JOYCE HUGHES


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Our neighbor Leslie Passmore has transformed thisvacant lot on North Fifth Street between Eighth andNinth avenues into a pleasant space to relax and birdwatchmaybe even spot a goldfinch. And on April 5,

more than 20 people came throughout the day to cleup, lay paths, build benches, plant flowers, spreadcompost and mulch, and install a rain garden. Stop banytime to enjoy this free neighborhood green spaceWell be doing even more there during Roots and Rooon May 10.

HARD WORK AND BIG FUAT THE BIRD SANCTUARY

CIVIC ELECTIONSThe new officers have been elected! Here they are:

PRESIDENTBrandyn McElroyAs a resident of Weinland Park,among the many qualifications,I bring experience as a leader of

the Southside Area Commission,and leader of the Mayors Coa-lition for a Nonviolent Colum-

bus. I currently serve as the co-chair of the Safety/MobilityCommittee, and I am a commissioner on the University AreaCommission. I have strong relationships with the Mayors Of-fice, the mayors executive management team, as well as CityCouncil. I understand the need to represent the communityin its entirety, which includes those who are otherwise un-able to participate in the civic process. I have a true love forthe Weinland Park community and look to forward to helpingit grow and further thrive in what is our communitys revival.

VICE PRESIDENTJennifer Mankin

As a resident of Weinland Park, Jenniferbrings the passion, concern, deportment,and integrity needed for the office of VicePresident. Jennifers commitment be-gan with regular attendance to the civicmeetings, her participation in the SafetyCommittee, her leadership as chair of the

Communication Committee, as well as her participation inthe Community Conversations. She also recently committedto serve as a district commissioner for the University AreaCommission. Jennifer brings a high level of leadership skills,an ability to work with all stakeholders and residents in ourneighborhood, as well as commitment on the CollaborativesCommunications Committee. The skills and abilities Jenniferbrings to this office are vitally needed to serve as Vice Presi-dent of the WPCCA. (Text prepared by person who nominated

Ms. Mankin.)

TREASURER Laura BidwaIve gained experience as a civicassociation leader over the past 7years by serving as vice president andsafety committee chair. Ive also beena very active member of the housingand communications committees, andIve attended meetings of every othercommittee. Through my neighborhoodwork outside the civic association,I have good relationships with the

organizations that currently serve as fiscal agents for civicassociation funds. I am very comfortable with math and withreading financial statements, and I have about 15 years ofexperience with grant management, which should be helpfulin supporting the different grants the civic receives funding

from.

SECRETARY Kimberly GoldenKimberly has been active throughout thneighborhood and lives on 6th Street.

Come to the next Civic Associationmeeting to meet Kimberly and see her action as our new Secretary!

Come to the Godman Guild and exercise your right tovote! Here are the important local issues on the balloMay 6.

Issue 6 A yes vote will approve a permanentproperty tax increase to support the Columbus Zoand Aquarium. Estimated cost to homeowners: $4per $100,000 of property value.

State Issue 1 A yes vote will renew a programallowing the state to issue up to $1.875 billion in 3year bonds over the next 10 years to pay for localroad, bridge, water, and other infrastructureprojects across the state.

VOTE IN THE MAY 6PRIMARIES


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Roots and Roofs is May 10! Join some 150 neighborsand volunteers anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30p.m. to spruce up our communityjust stop by theGodman Guild to get started. Mulch and flowers willagain be sold to WP residents at a deep discount withall proceeds to benefit the civic association.

Give your kids a memorable and safe summer with theGodman Guilds great programs. Call (614) 294-5476 fodetails.

ACES SummerA free, seven-week day camp to help get children readfor kindergarten and first grade.

Summer Youth EmpowermentWP youth grades K8 can attend this eight-week daycamp at Camp Mary Orton. Fees based on income leve

KEYSIncome-eligible 1424-year-olds can enroll in this 812week jobs program, averaging 25 hours a week at $10 hour.

R.I.S.E. (Resiliency, Integrity, Strength,Excellence)Youth ClubIn collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club, middle ahigh school students can drop in from 38 p.m. MondaFriday for activities that empower them to become productive, caring, and responsible community members.

SUMMER OPTIONS FORKIDS

ROOTS & ROOFS 2014


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MEETINGS4th Weds. of the month

6:308 p.m.Schoenbaum Family Center175 E. 7th Ave.

Next to Weinland ParkElementary School

Free dinner provided!

STORY IDEASIf you have any story ideas for the

newsletter, please email us at:[email protected] for next months edition aredue by the second Monday of the

month.

WEINLAND PARKCOMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION

When Event Location

Mon.Thurs. 3:306:30 p.m. Homework Help Center, grades K12 Northside Library

Every Fri. 36 p.m.

Mon.Fri. 10 a.m.3 p.m. Job Help Center: Hands on Help, adults Northside Library

Mon., Tues., and Thurs. 4:305:30 p.m. Reading Buddies, grades K3 Northside Library

Every Thurs. 48 p.m. Free Thursday night admission Wexner Center

Every Sat. 10 a.m. Zumba, Latin-inspired dance fitness, $3/class Godman Guild

Sat., May 3 10 a.m.noon Litter Clean-Up and Newsletter Distribution with coffee,

donuts, and fruit

Shelter house at the par

3 p.m. Superhero Bonanza, stories, games, activities, free comicbooks, ages 3 and up

Northside Library

4 p.m. Artists Talk: Katie Valeska (WP Storybook Contributor) Dress for Success, 1204N. High

Sun., May 4 11 a.m.6 p.m. First Sundays, free admission Wexner Center

Wed., May 7 6-8 p.m. Pages exhibition and open mic Downtown Library

Sat., May 10 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Roots & Roofs Godman Guild

Mon., May 12 6:30 p.m. Civic Association Communications Committee Godman Guild

Tues., May 13 5:30 p.m. Civic Association Housing Committee Godman Guild

Wed., May 14 5:30 p.m. Civic Association Steering Committee Godman Guild

68 p.m. Neighborhood Network Gathering Godman GuildThurs., May 15 6 p.m. Civic Association Safety & Mobility Committee Pride Center

6:30 p.m. University Area Review Board, Northwood & High Building,room 100

2231 N. High

Sat., May 17 7 p.m. Artists Talk: Daniel Clowes and Hillary Chute Wexner Center

Mon., May 19 6 p.m. Civic Association Food & Wellness Committee Godman Guild

Wed., May 21 6:30 p.m. University Area Commission, Northwood & High Building,room 100

2231 N. High

Sat., May 24 811 p.m. Other Prom: Zombie Prom (for LGBTQ teens) Wexner Center

Wed., May 28 6:30 p.m. Civic Association Monthly Meeting Schoenbaum Family Ctr

Sat., May 31 10 a.m.6 p.m. Summer Reading Club Kick-Off, all ages Northside Library

10 a.m.noon Hoot Family Film Series; suggested donation of a cannedgood for the Open Shelter

Gateway Film Ctr.

1 p.m. Walk-in tour Wexner Center

FREE TREES!

The City of Columbuswill deliver and plant tree for property owners and for renters whave written permissfrom their landlordand its all free.

Just call (614) 645-31or visit www.311.colubus.gov tosubmit a request.

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Weinland Park Community Civic Association May 2014 Newsletter