Oakcliff Neighborhood Association

August 2007 ONA Newsletter

Aug 01, 2007

Oakcliff
Neighborhood Association
A newsletter for the Oakcliff Community.
PO Box 95684
OKC, OK 73143
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NEXT MONTHLY MEETING:
September 13th
Oakcliff Church of the Nazarene
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OTHER REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS:
ONA WATCH PATROL
CAPTAIN MEETING
2nd Monday of each month
ONA BOARD MEETING
2nd Tuesday of each month
OAKCLIFF NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS
President
Allen Thompson
Vice-President
Michelle Liu
Secretary
(None)
Treasurer/Alt Treasurer
Juanita Phelps/Chris Schaeffer
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ONA Yard of the MonthWinners
SECTION 1
The Crawford Family ?— SE 47th St.
SECTION 2
The Johnson Family ?— Brookdale Dr.
SECTION 3
The Halasinski Family ?— Briarwood Drive
SECTION 4
The Atchisons ?— Briarwood Drive
SECTION 5
Marilyn Johnson ?— 5401 Evanbrook
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE?…
MINUTES OF ONA NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT INFORMATION
www.neighborhoodlink.com/okc/oakcliffna/
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MINUTES OF THE JULY 12, 2007 MEETING OF THE OAKCLIFF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
?• Michelle Liu, ONA Vice President, opened the Meeting.
?• Minutes of the previous meeting were passed out, reviewed and approved. The Treasurer Report was passed out, reviewedand submitted for audit by Chris Schaeffer, ONA Alt. Treasurer.
?• Chris Schaeffer, Alt Treasurer and P.O.C. for the Gateway Project, gave an update regarding the improvements on each median.
At 59th & Shalimar ?– Thanked John Cole and the Church Youth for taking care of themaintenance at the median.
At Parker & Bryant ?– A young man has volunteered to work this median, however, extra help is needed to maintain this median.
At 44th & Shalimar ?– Chris, Hondo and Bev were thanked for their help maintaining this median. Also, reported that 5 of the Lantana plants had been removed without permission. Please report any vandalism and/or theft. Chris also reported that the final Grant expense request has been turned into the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and payment received.
?• Chris reported that due to the small number of ONA t-shirts, we will not be ordering t-shirts until a new design has been chosen and will not run the order form in the newsletter.
?• Chris, P.O.C. for Beautification committee, gave an update about the success of Yard of the Month. Another 5 neighbors have been awarded Yard of the Month, which has generated a little healthy competition.
?• Lavana Landsdale, new member, reported that she and her son had applied the Weed & Feed to the Parker median.
?• Bobbie Allen, Chairperson for National Night Out (read by Chris), reported the list of games, prizes, food, etc that are planned for NNO. Volunteers are still needed.
A $200 donation from Frontier State Bank has been received.
?• Michelle Liu reported ONA will give a membership sign to be placed in each yard when membership dues are paid.
?• John Cole gave an update on the Faith-based Grant. The selection had been made and we were not chosen. However, we plan to apply again in the future. He also reported that the $55,000 Playground project dedication will be held on July 29th at 10:30am, City Officials and all neighborsare invited. The playground is open to all.
?• Open discussion regarding gas leak at New Dominion well site and the evacuation performed by OKC emergency crews. Mike w/New Dominion confirmed the new and continued safety precautions in place to avoid such a situation again.
?• Open discussion regarding cleanup of gasoline contamination caused by the old Gas Station on the southeast corner .
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Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity. ~ Edwin Hubbel Chapin
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National Night Out:
Food: Hot Dogs,Nachos,Baked Beans & More.
Games: Cake Walk,Bingo,Duck Pond,Football toss,Races ?– Sack, 3-legged & egg.
Horseshoes for the Super Big Boys
Where: Church of the Nazarene grounds (west side of Church) at 59th & Shalimar
When: Tuesday ?— August 7th, 2007 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
IF YOU CAN HELP ?– PLEASE CALL BOBBIE AT 670-6785!!
National Night Out
Lots of fun, food and prizes!
We hope to have local police & fire departments and some city officials in attendance.
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We, the staff, view the needs of our area, go out and bring ininformational speakers so you can get your answers firsthand.Membership gives you the opportunity to voice and vote ondecisions affecting your neighborhood. Anyone living in this areacan become a member, tenants or owners. It?’s a great time to join!Membership dues are $12 per household, annually.
Oakcliff
PO Box 95684
OKC, OK 73143
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Make checks payable to OAKCLIFF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION and mail to:
PO Box 95684
OKC, OK 73143
YES! I?’m interested in VOLUNTEERING for the following ONA taskforce!
Please select one or more of the following committees OR suggest your own for ONA board consideration!
Mail registration form withyour check, or attend thenext meeting and bring youcheck personally!
Block Captain
Watch Patrol
Lighting/Traffic
Hospitality
Beautification
Fundraisers
Animal Control
Neighborhood Directory
Website
Membership Package
Senior Services
Youth Services
Area School Support
Yard of the Month
Grant Writers
Publicity
Flood Issues
Oil Issues
Bond Money/DPA
Code Enforcement
City Services
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