Falcon Ridge Neighborhood Association

Could we get more information on the park?  Maybe a link to how to participate, how to get on the committee, and what the funding streams are...what are the plans to raise money...I know there was grant talk but since I've been unable to attend meetings I feel a bit detached from the process.  The only way I've been able to participate is by being a block captain that hands out fliers since I miss the meetings.

Maybe we could have some more informal contacts to keep up on the current news.  I think the newsletter is a great idea.  The newsletter could offer incentives to residents for participating like spotlighting yards for great lawn or awesome decorations for Holidays.  Maybe a Kid's Corner to show what the kids are up to and what they do to make the neighborhood great.  Mention great deeds...like Dan Nation on High Eagle Trail mowing the yard of a vacant house to keep the neighborhood looking good.  Kudos to him and his neighbor who helped.  I love know they're just across the street and keep an eye on my daughters.

Maybe some kinds of update after the meetings for those of us who can't attend due to conflicting activities at the schools or work. 

Maybe we could poll the neighborhood to see if there's a better day to meet or if child care may be the problem.  We have three new parents on High Eagle Trail that may be staying away due to this need.  I know some are just overwhelmed with too many things to do but if we figure out the barriers we might overcome them.  Sorry it's the social worker in me...can't stop my needs assessments.  I love community work and would love to help.  Well done is better than well said so how do we begin.  I would love to get together with people to see what people's thoughts are...my lack of appearance at the meetings is not apathy it's scheduling like many others I'm sure. 

I think the paper & the fliers are a great way to get the word out.  I know the signs tried but were moved & missing for a bit...Maybe we could tag onto one of North Elementary's newsletter or at a PTA meeting to let people know about us. 

Thank you to Peggy & Evelyn for all they do and for those behind the scenes that we don't know about.

Christie (on High Eagle Trail)

Thank you Christie and thanks to Dan Nation for his involvement to help his close neighbors and the neighborhood.  I will make of note of what Dan has been doing and I will mention him in our next meeting. We are having rough time giving updates because our secretary has not been able to attend meetings lately either. We really need more people to volunteer or nominate people to help with the officers duties that we are having problems in filling or filling in for. Evelyn and I are doing what ever we can do to keep things going. We are working on getting a sergeant of arms for our meetings to keep the meetings orderly and timely.

I was hoping to have a contest for houses decorated for Halloween, but I can't see too many people's input and can't get enough people's contact information (e-mails) to let them know what we would like to do. I like the Christmas decor thing, too. BUT before we can get things like that to happen, we are going to have to get more people involved, volunteering and holding office.

Getting the word out is are priority at this time. Evelyn and I are thinking about going door to door to see how many people really like to get involved, with or without attending meetings. The signs I put out were moved because half of them that I put in the Legacy area went missing. So I moved them to the side of the school so that maybe I would be able to keep a better eye on them.  I will asked residents in the Legacay area next time if I  can put a sign in their yard, after I purchase more of them, of course.

We have tried numerous times putting fliers and door-hangers on doors but people don't seem to want to respond and some people say they never got a flier or door-hanger on their door and didn't even know that we existed.

I have asked many times too, if another night would be better for them to attend a meeting, and no reponse. This is why it is so frustrating. So if you know a way to get more people involved, anyone that would like to hold office, anyone that would like to be on a committee. please let me know.

If you would like to contribute to the web site newsletter, let me know too. I would like to have ideas and suggestions on what to put in newsletter.

I will post information on web site about current information on our park.

Prez