Adair Park Community Empowerment Assoc.

October 4, 2004 Minutes

October 4, 2004 Meeting Minutes

Adair Park Community Empowerment Assoc. October 4, 2004 Meeting Minutes

The October 4, 2004 APCEassoc. meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. The meeting was opened with prayer. All visitors and new residents were asked to introduce themselves.
Minutes: The minutes from the Sept. 13, 2004 meeting were read, accepted, and approved.
Old Business: Members were asked to volunteer to complete the Hands On Atlanta Project (Hands On Atlanta Day Oct. 2, 2004) which consist of the Technology Center, Reading loft, and benches in the Bonnie Brae Park. Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped with this project. The Tech Center will have 3 computers and adding more within the next few months. Persons will be able to learn basic computer and Internet skills. Children, youth, and adults will also be able to receive tutorial help with homework and life skills. 5 Benches and one table were installed in the Bonnie Brae Park. This spring will be a special time of beauty in the Bonnie Brae Park because 5flower beds and new shrubs were also planted. Flowers were also planted along the fence surrounding the park. We are also requesting donations of candy, food , beverages and volunteers for Safe Night 2004 (our annual Halloween party for the children of Adair Park and surrounding communities). The event will be held Oct. 23, 2004 from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the Bonnie Brae Park (corner of Bonnie Brae and Tift). This event is used to gather names for our annual Toys for Tots program which provides toys to the children of Adair Park, Gideon's Elementary Kindergarten class, and surrounding areas. If you know of a family in need of assistance with Christmas this year please ask them to come to Safe Night so that we may obtain their information.
New Business: Non Reporting
Treasury Report: As of 9/30/04 the treasury reported a beginning statement of $219.31 with a monthly service charge of $12.00 leaving a balance of $207.31
Committee Reports:
Community Concerns: Vee Brice introduced Clarissea Mitchell an IT specialist who is volunteering for the Adair Park Festival which is being held Oct. 23-24, 2004. For more information go to www.adairparkfestival.com. Mrs. Colbert thanked Major Finley, Lt. Yabuku and zone 3 officers for their efforts in Adair Park.
Public Safety: Lt. Yabuku and Major Finley of Zone 3 APD gave their monthly reports and pledged their continued support of our community. You may contact them at (404) 624-0674.
Speaker:
Mrs. Debbie Armstrong of Hands On Atlanta/Atlanta Tool Bank described what events took place in Adair Park on Hands On Atlanta Day Oct. 2, 2004.
Announcements: Safe Night 2004 Oct. 23, 2004 5:00-6:30pm Bonnie Brae Park (corner of Tift & Bonnie Brae) Adair Park Festival Oct. 23-24, 2004 Adair Park I (corner of Catherine, Lexington, & Mayland. www.adairparkfestival.com
Community Meeting: City Solicitor's Office 10:30am last Tuesday of each month.
The Oct. 2, 2004 APCEassoc. meeting was closed with prayer and adjourned at 8:30pm