As we close out 2011 and enter a new year, we are making some changes to the way we communicate to our membership, and our neighbors. This issue will be the last — at least for a while — printed version of the ESPNA newsletter. We are going to try an electronic version, supplemented with occasional postcards, for the calendar year 2012. Among the reasons for this are cost of printing and mailing, timing, efforts expended by our Editor [whomever that may be at any given time] and our Ad coordinator.

As I have noted in the past, no single thing in this association has consumed as much time and energy as our newsletter. Having myself delivered by hand to every house in the neighborhood, as have several other members over the years, I can tell you that we were vastly relieved when we started using the Postal Service for delivery. But with that came an increase in cost. And during a time of economic uncertainty, we have to watch our costs.

Publishing an e-letter that will both be available on our website (espna.org) and go out thru email to those on the list — you ARE on the list, aren’t you? — will also allow us greater flexibility, and allow us deliver the most up-to-date information that we can.

Raoul Simon
ESPNA prez
 

As 2011 comes to an end I want to tell you how much I have been honored to serve as your VP to ESPNA. Do to circumstances I was unable to except the request to continue to serve, however, I will continue to stay involved with the monthly meetings and special events. Your help is needed to keep ESPNA strong. Come to the monthly meetings on the 1st Thursday of each month. Gather together with your neighbors.

Get informed on what is happening in our neighborhood. Give your input on the type/subject of speakers that we can invite to inform our community. Be a part of making and keeping our Neighborhood Association one of the strongest around.

With the new year approaching it is time again to reinstate your support by paying your dues and making sure we have your up to date email address. This next year the Newsletter will only be sent out electronically so keep those iPads well charged. You will still be able to find it on the ESPNA.org website as well.

Remember the January meeting is our chili cook-off. Bring yours or just come and sample then vote. Again, thank-you for the privilege of serving as your vice president this past year and I hope to see you next year.

Sincerely,
David Roman — Outgoing Vice President ESPNA