ESPNA - A Note From the President

It's the start of another year in the "Friendly Confines" of Euclid/St. Paul's, and we in the ESPNA have hit the ground running. Or, maybe we're just picking ourselves up, dusting ourselves off, and getting on with it. You decide.

As a result of our Christmas Caroling gigs, over three nights just prior to Christmas, our Jug Fund [for the benefit of Alpha House] starts the year off 240 bucks or better to the good. Add to that the donations made during our Holiday Party, and since, and we're probably over $300.00. Wow! That's a chunk, and we thank all of those who contributed. The Jug is at meetings and events, and we ask only for $1 from each of those who wish to donate. Those dollars add up, as you can see.

Calendar wise, the year shapes up like this so far; Our annual Yard Sale and Block Party will be held on April 3rd; Ice Cream Social at our June meeting to see us off into our summer hiatus; a new event, Pie in the Sky, comes in September as we come back. We will be asking each of our bakers to bake their favorite pie, and bring it to share. It has been suggested to me that we avoid a "contest" on this, as carving a 9 inch pie into 50 or so bites is impractical. I agree, so let's just eat and enjoy, okay?

In October there is our popular and growing by leaps and bounds Haunted Hike. Wow! Last October's Hike was a MONSTER EVENT!! We guesstimate well over 1000 people in attendance. That's BIG!! Proceeds go to Neighborhood Association programs, and our Jug Charity Fund.

Then, as always, our Holiday Party in December. Add to that our monthly Porch Parties, and you can stay socially active within walking distance of home. Tough to beat, eh?

With our 10 monthly meetings, our 6 newsletters this year, our weekly "Crime Watch" patrols-both biking and walking, and whatever else pops up on the radar screen, it looks to be a busy year for anyone interested in taking part. There is room to help all over the place, so if you've a mind to lend a hand, just speak up! And don't be shy about it! We won't bite you.

And do what? Well, we're looking for a Hike Committee Chair for this year, and someone to take over newsletter ad co-ordination; we could use another section rep or two, volunteers to post meeting signs in their yards, set-up and clean-up help for Block Parties and Holiday Party; gee-the list goes on.

And, as always, we invite every home in the neighborhood to pay their dues [$20] and join the Association. It is a GREAT way to meet your neighbors, and make new friends close to home.

We send updates and alerts by e-mail as they come in or are needed, so if you're interested, make sure you're on our email list. You can sign up for the list at monthly meetings, or by contacting WebMaster Andy Haslam at haslam@haslamcorp.com and ask to be included. We keep the list held close, and don't share it with anyone.
Thanks

Raoul Simon
ESPNA Pres