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Waltherson Newsletter October 2010
Waltherson Newsletter October 2010
Waltherson Newsletter October 2010
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P.O. BOX 3622 PAID
Baltimore, MD 21214 BALTIMORE, MD
PERMIT NO. 423
www.waltherson.org
Email: mailbox@waltherson.org
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Monthly Meeting Wednesday October 6th, 7:30 P.M.
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OCTOBER 2010
what is happening in your neighborhood. BOTTLES, CANS & PAPER
Every Tuesday!
Please complete the form below and send with your
payment to: Trash Every Thursday!
Waltherson Improvement Association BULK TRASH‐Available AGAIN!
P.O. BOX 3622 (call 311 to schedule)
Baltimore, MD 21214
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WALTHERSON President’s letter
IMPROVEMENT
ASSOCIATION, Inc.
Our annual potluck meeting will be held October 6th will be held at
7:30 PM at Grace Lutheran Church. I look forward to seeing you
P.O. BOX 3622 there!
Baltimore, MD 21214
www.waltherson.org We recently received concerns from a resident about speeding on
Email:
Marx Ave near Belair Rd and Moravia. We would like to hear back
from you if you live on Marx Ave about your thoughts on this matter.
mailbox@waltherson.or
If Waltherson requests a traffic study of the road and traffic calming
is recommended, 70% of the residents on the affected blocks would
need to support the matter to proceed.
Waltherson will be participating in the Mayor’s fall clean‐up this year
on October 23rd. We will meet at 8:30 AM at the Biddison Cemetery
at the intersection of Forrester Ave and Oaklyn Ave to clean up that
location. Please let me know if you are able to help.
Proud Member of:
City Council President Jack Young attended our last
meeting and has also RSVPed for our annual Potluck
in October. At our meeting, some expressed
problems with the City addressing matters that have
been reported. Please remember to keep track of
311 reference numbers when reporting issues as
these can be referenced if there are problems
bringing the matter to a resolution.
Our elections will be held in our November meeting. If you are
interested in serving the Waltherson community I would encourage
Proud Founding you to come out and join us at the Pot Luck.
Member of:
Finally, don’t forget our newsletter is available by e‐mail now. If you
would like to receive the newsletter by e‐mail, please contact me to
be added to the distribution list.
Rob Walshe
Robert.walshe@gmail.com
443‐939‐6243
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In and around Waltherson
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¾ Maintenance of our website
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What a bargain for $10! Don’t delay – send your dues today!
Healthy City Days
The Mayor and a coalition of health care professionals, professional athletes and other council
members have announced the nation’s first Healthy City Days, a new city‐wide health
initiative. Healthy City Days will take place from September 27 to October 1, 2010. There will
be screenings for a variety of diseases including heart disease and diabetes. Comprehensive
health fairs that are family oriented will be ongoing at Pratt Branches. Some of Baltimore’s
best‐known chefs will cook in downtown office building lobbies, and many area restaurants
will showcase healthy menu choices. On September 28, Ray Rice of the Ravens invites
residents to work out with him at the Inner Harbor from 11:30AM ‐ 1:30PM. For more
information call 410.616.8953 or visit www.healthycitydays.com
Telephone Discount Lifeline
Many households have difficulty paying housing, utility, and telephone bills. LIFELINE is a
federal program that helps make telephone service more affordable. Eligible customers may
be provided with a discount on either landline or wireless service. Maryland residents who
receive TCA, TDAP, SSI, SNAP, PAA, or MEAP/EUSP are eligible to participate.
To receive more information on landline service, call 800‐525‐0145 or visit
www.dhr.maryland.gov/fiaprograms/tellife.php. To receive information on wireless service,
contact certified companies directly. Companies that offer wireless lifeline discounts include:
Assurance wireless (800‐396‐2108), Cricket (704‐504‐2729), SafeLink Wireless (800‐977‐3768),
and Verizon Wireless (800‐924‐0585).
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Tuesday Market in Greater Lauraville ‐
3000 block of Montebello Terrace
Hamilton‐Lauraville Main Street introduced the
second season of the Tuesday Market in Greater
Lauraville beginning every Tuesday from June 1
through October 26. Hamilton‐Lauraville Main Street
(HLMS) created the Tuesday Market at the
Connection with a mission of supporting existing
business and attracting new business. Local
businesses were invited to take part as vendors in the
market. Please continue to support the Tuesday
Market in Greater Lauraville again this season!
[www.hamiltonlauravillemainstreet.org]
WIA Elections
WIA holds elections in November! If you are
interested a list of officers and their duties can be
found in this issue of the newsletter.
HARBEL IS OFFERING COMPUTER CLASSES
HARBEL is pleased to offer a series of beginner, intermediate and advanced computer classes.
Students will learn the basics of using a computer, writing a resume, editing, internet use, and
computer applications. Classes have begun and will run for one week for each level. Cost is
$25 per week. Checks should be made out to HARBEL and brought to the first day of class. All
classes are held at the HARBEL building, 5807 Harford Rd. beginning at 9 am. For more
information, please contact either hla@harbel.org or scrist@harbel.org. You can also call
Sharon at 410‐444‐2100
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Officer Positions & Duties
President
• Community representative/liaison to other organizations & local government
• Chairs monthly meetings; sets agenda in conjunction with other Board members
• Chairs monthly board meetings
• Writes President’s column for monthly newsletter
• Co-ordinates community input related to zoning requests
VicePresident
• Chairs meetings in the President’s absence
• Participates in monthly Board meetings
• Assists with community association activities as needed
Second VicePresident
• Participates in monthly Board meetings
• Assists with community association activities as needed
Secretary
• Records & maintains the minutes of the monthly meetings
• Participates in monthly Board meetings
• Assists with community association activities as needed
Treasurer
• Handles receipts and disbursements
• Maintains the official books of account and renders monthly reports to the community association
• Reconciles bank statements monthly
• Prepares annual 990 filing & other regulatory reports as needed
• Provides a monthly report at Board meetings
• Assists with community association activities as needed
Parliamentarian
• Makes sure that Robert’s Rules of Order govern all meetings
MemberatLarge
• Serves as liaison between Membership and the Board. S/he attends all Membership and Board
meetings
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PLACE YOUR AD HERE!
For a nominal annual fee, you can advertise in the Walthersonian. Consider the
possibilities and contact Lesley Brown at lbx2@usa.net or write Waltherson Improvement
Association P.O. Box 3622 Baltimore, MD 21214 for more information. Ad rates below:
Chef Mac's
Louisiana Cuisine
WIA Volunteers
Officers:
1st Vice 2nd Vice Parliamentari Sergeant At‐Large
President President Secretary Treasurer
President an ‐at‐Arms Member
Helene Frank Mike Francis Paul
Robert Walshe Williams Mia Ryan Vacant
Quinn Bornemann Beane McCartney
Newsletter Editor Past President
Peat Biby Lesley Brown
Standing Committees & Representatives:
Publicity
Garden Northeast
CRP NECOP NE Comm. NOGLI and
Sign & Membership Police
Rep. Chairman Affairs Council Rep. Refreshme
Projects District
nts
Main: Sue Kessl
Robert
Alternate: Ron Derr Pat Parks Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant
Vacant
Walshe