A reminder that Monday's meeting will feature Mayor Baker. This is an important event because it gives us a chance to hear the Mayor's comments about city affairs and for you to pose questions to him about issues directly concerning our neighborhood. Your presence at Mayor Baker's talk would help demonstrate to him your concern and attention to neighborhood matters.


The monthly ''reminder postcards'' sent to members will arriving later than usual this month ... unfortunately, you may receive the notice AFTER the meeting occurs.

I used a new and easier procedure provided by the Post Office but I relied on faulty information about delivery lead times.

Also at Oct 21 meeting

Several St. Petersburg neighborhoods (including ours) are eligible to participate in a pilot program that will provide bundled telephone, cable Internet connectivity, and cable television services.

The pilot is expected to commence in early 2003 and take six months. Participants in the pilot will receive the services free of charge in exchange for their participation and feedback.

A representative from the local company that will be conducting this pilot has asked for time at the meeting to explain the program. The program will be limited to 50 participants and those interested can sign up after the meeting.


By Joe