Corpus Christi Barrios Association

CCBA October 3, 2004 Newsletter

Oct 04, 2004

Corpus Christi
Barrios Association Newsletter
Leave No Neighborhood Behind!!!

October 3, 2004
Inside this issue:
October 2, 2004 Meeting Report?… page 1
Upcoming CCBA Block Captains Empowerment Training?… page 1
Block Captains Trainer/ Facilitator Training Session One Agenda?… page 2-3
Join the Association Information?… page 4
Membership/ Block Captain Application & CCBA Block Captain Duties?… page 5-6

Volume 2, Issue 1 October 3, 2004:

October 2, 2004 Meeting Report
?• Coffee, breakfast, and neighborly fellowship was enjoyed prior to the meeting and members shared announcements and information about ?“What?’s Happening?” in our city.
?• President Danny Noyola called the October 2, 2004 meeting to order.
?• CCBA member Abel Herrero moved to dispense with the regular order of business to conduct the Block Captains Trainer/ Facilitator Training Session One and CCBA member Baudelio Ramirez seconded that motion. The motion carried unanimously.
?• The Training was facilitated by President Danny Noyola. Sign-In total was 45 members/ guests.
*** A special thanks to all our members and the Moody Civic Minded Students who were trained!!! A huge abrazo/ hug goes out to Ruben Almeida, owner of Taqueria Almeida #2 Restaurant at Airline and Holly Rd. for his gracious hospitality and support to the Corpus Christi Barrios Association!!!

Upcoming October 16, 2004 Meeting
Please Attend the CC Barrios October 16, 2004 Meeting at Taqueria El Reparo Restaurant (1945 Horne Rd. and Prescott) starting at 9:00 a.m. with coffee, breakfast, and neighborly fellowship and gaveled to order at about 9:15 a.m. Thanks to El Reparo owner, Jose Flores and family.

This Meeting is going to be devoted to the Block Captains Trainer/ Facilitator Training Session Two: Block Captains Duties and Responsibilities.


LEAVE NO NEIGHBORHOOD BEHIND!!!




Page 2
Block Captains Trainer/ Facilitator Session I:
How to Start a Neighborhood Association
CCBA Meeting at Taqueria Almeida #2
Saturday, October 2, 2004

?· How to Form a Neighborhood Association
?· Organizing to Solve Immediate Problems
?· Problem Solving Procedures
?· Problem Solving Worksheet
?· Steps for Planning Your First Neighborhood Meeting
1. Sample Agenda
2. Recommended Supplies for Organizing a Neighborhood Association
3. How to Invite Your Neighbors to a Community Meeting
4. Letter Inviting Neighbors to the First Neighborhood Organizational Meeting
5. Flyer for Important Neighborhood Meeting
?· Organizing for Neighborhood Improvements
1. Dear Neighbor Letter for Survey
2. Neighborhood Improvement Survey
3. Neighborhood Improvement Procedures
4. Taking the Neighborhood Survey
5. Analyzing the Neighborhood Survey
6. Project Worksheet for Improvement Project
7. Organizing a Community Meeting to Discuss the Survey Results
8. Sample Agenda
9. Guest Speaker Contact List

*** If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Association, the Corpus Christi Barrios Association (CCBA) is ready, willing, and able to provide literature and technical assistance in the following areas:
?· Your First Neighborhood Meeting
?· What to do During Your First Neighborhood Meeting
1. Problem Solving Approach
2. Neighborhood Improvement Approach
3. Hints for a Successful Meeting
4. Meeting Attendance Sheet
5. Volunteer List
?· After Your First Neighborhood Meeting
1. What to Do
2. Special Guest/ Speaker ?“Thank You?” Letter
3. Donation ?“Thank You?” Letter
4. Participant/ Volunteer ?“Thank You?” Letter
5. Core Group of Organizers


Page 3
?· Structuring Your Neighborhood Association
1. Steps for Structuring Your Neighborhood Association
2. Sample Leadership Structure
3. Organizational Structures
4. To Be or Not To Be Non-Profit
?· How to Incorporate and Obtain Non-Profit Status
1. Articles of Incorporation
2. Steps for Obtaining Tax-Exempt Status
3. Obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
4. I.R.S. Gross Receipts Test
5. Applying for Exemption from Texas State Sales Tax
6. Applying for Exemption from Texas State Franchise Tax

*** Block Captains Trainer/ Facilitator Session II:
Block Captains Duties and Responsibilities on Saturday,
October 16, 2004 at __________________: 9:00 am


*** Block Captains Empowerment Training at Moody High School on Sunday, October 24 starting at 11:00 am

*** 10:30 am- ?“Domingo Live?” KIII Ch. 3 TV Program broadcasting ?“Live?” from the Moody Cafeteria during the Block Captains Empowerment Training Session!!!


Special Thanks To Susan Cable, E-Government Director for the City of Corpus Christi and the City?’s publication, Help is Available to Organize Your Neighborhood Association!!!



Schools are the hub of the community?…CCBA advocates Neighborhood Associations
at All Elementary Schools to address community/ school concerns! Do you agree?




Page 4
Corpus Christi Barrios Association Officers:
President: Danny Noyola
Vice-President: Santiago Hernandez
Secretary: Patty Ramos
Assistant Secretaries: Lisa Ann Torres & Maria Gonzalez
Treasurer: Raymond Ovalle



Membership Dues: None!!!
Just Fill Out An Application?… See
page 5 and bring it to a CCBA
meeting or e-mail it to
dannynoyola@hotmail.com





Any Great Ideas to Improve Our
Neighborhoods? Let?’s Share,
Compare, and Dare to be
Great?… All America Neighborhoods
in the All America City!!!



CCBA & OUR NEIGHBORHOODS NEED YOUR
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERTISE





Page 5
Corpus Christi
Barrios Association (CCBA)
Recruitment/Block Captains

I,_____________________________, PLEDGE to JOIN and SUPPORT the CORPUS CHRISTI BARRIOS ASSOCIATION ( CCBA):
Participant Name:_____________________ Telephone:_____________________________
Address:_____________________________ City:__________________________________
State/ZIP Code:_______________________ E-Mail:_________________________________
Signature X____________________ Date:______________________________________

I,________________________________, (a Corpus Christi Barrios Association member), will be a
BLOCK CAPTAIN in my neighborhood. Yes___ No___
***PLEASE SEE BLOCK CAPTAIN DUTIES IN THE BACK OF THIS PAGE


Signature X_______________________________ Date_____________________________________
LEAVE NO NEIGHBORHOOD BEHIND!!!


C.C. Barrios Association Survey

We would like to get input from the citizens in the ______ block of _________________ Street regarding your concerns, needs, and/or possible improvement projects or activities:
?• ________________________________________________________________
?• ________________________________________________________________
?• ________________________________________________________________
?• ________________________________________________________________
***If you want to be a Block Captain, please give us your T-Shirt size:______

***Will you be willing to place a C.C. Barrios Association yard sign at your
residence? Yes___ No___

***Contributions payable to CCBA c/o Treasurer Raymond Ovalle at
P.O. Box 72158 Corpus Christi, Texas 78472 or call at 855-4961.

For any further info, please call Danny Noyola at 855-0339 or e-mail at dannynoyola@hotmail.com or Santiago Hernandez at 851-0958 or mariachi40@grandecom.net





Page 6
Corpus Christi
Barrios Association (CCBA) Purpose/
Block Captain Duties

PURPOSE

?“The purpose of this Association shall be to provide a forum and
voice for the Community, and to protect and promote the mutual
interests and welfare of the residents of Corpus Christi Barrios/
Neighborhoods.?”... CCBA CONSTITUTION

BLOCK CAPTAIN DUTIES

?• Serve as the contact or liaison for his/her neighbors and the Association and/or other decision-making groups
?• Survey the block neighbors on their concerns, needs, and improvements
?• Recruit Association new members and block captains
?• Distribute informational flyers, notices, etc. to the block neighbors
?• Advocate for neighborhood improvements, Association
goals, objectives, Get Out The Vote (GOTV), etc.

Corpus Christ Barrios Association
P.O. Box 72158
Corpus Christi, Texas 78472

For any further info, please call Danny Noyola at 855-0339 or email
at dannynoyola@hotmail.com or call Santiago Hernandez at
851-0958 or e-mail at mariachi40@grandecom.net


LEAVE NO NEIGHBORHOOD BEHIND!!!