Bomber Heights Neighborhood Association

JUNE 2006 NEWSLETTER

Jun 19, 2006

General Meeting June 19, 2006 7PM
Ridglea West Baptist Church

Topic: Abuse of the Elderly
Speaker: Lisa Scruggs of Adult Protective Services

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After our speaker?’s presentation, we have several important items of association business to discuss and we need your input! Please make every effort to attend so your neighborhood voice is heard.

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Citizens On Patrol Training Class
July 15, 2006
Any member interested contact Carolee at 817-917-2196. There will also be applications available at the information table during the general meeting.

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Open Letter to Bomber Heights Membership

Dear Members,

We are presently looking to fill two positions on the Executive Board. Rick has resigned his position as President. He has advised us he cannot perform the duties of this office. You know that Carol resigned the Vice President position a month ago because of health concerns.

According to our By-laws as to our purpose we want to enhance the quality of life in our community through the involvement of its members. We are asking who will be willing to step up to the plate as a candidate or interim candidate for either position.

There has been some suggestion that we go to quarterly or every other month meetings. The reason for this possible change is from talking to members in the past concerning these positions. Time is a factor. We have busy lives and we want to serve but due to time constraints those who may be interested in serving in this capacity are simply not able to do so.

We think you would all agree that our neighborhood has improved with the addition of Citizens On Patrol and the Association is creating a way for all of us to get to know one another. The time that is spent making this happen is well worth it!

We look forward to hearing from each of you. We have a great bunch of members and all want the Association to move forward! Please advise us as soon as possible with your positive response.

Sincerely,

Lu and Carolee

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Community Computer Lab
Bethel United Methodist Church 5000 Southwest Blvd.
817)738-5184

Through generous grant funding courtesy of our Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, we have set up a free computer lab at Bethel United Methodist Church. This equipment will allow children and adults of all ages the opportunity to come to a safe place to acquire computer skills; do their homework; write letters to friends and family members or simply broaden their horizons using new computer technology. A staff person will monitor the lab at all times and the computers have security features for safe internet surfing. For everyone to be able to participate, we ask that the following times be strictly adhered to:
Adults: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9am to 11:30am Children: Monday-Friday 3pm to 7pm

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TREASURER?’S FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF
31st OF MAY 2006


Balance as of 30th of April 2006 $ 910.35

Deposits for May 2006 $ 24.00

Expenses for May 2006 $ 35.00

Current Balance $ 899.35

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BHNA General Meeting
May 15, 2006

Fort Worth Public Health Department

Markena Conway explained the different services they provide such as public health screenings, public health fairs and label reading classes. They also have a Hot Shot clinic for children which provide free immunization. Birth and death certificates can be obtained here along with food handler cards. You may qualify for 3 months of medication through a Medicare program. Information packets were made available which describes the different services and programs that are offered.

Open Vice President Position

Carol Mendez has resigned as Vice President. Rick Day explained what this position entailed and if anyone was interested to please let him know.

Miscellaneous

Rick Day shared his experience at the League of Neighborhood meeting where Water Board candidates explained why we should vote for them.

Rick also expressed his desire to have a health fair for our residents.

Carolee Presley asked for volunteers to help clean up a house that burned on Fairfax.

Minutes respectfully submitted,

Carolee Presley, Secretary

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Dear BHNA Members,

I wanted to thank the BHNA members who came together for a neighbor in need. A couple of weeks ago there was a fire in the 4700 block of Fairfax. The actual fire damage was limited to one room but the rest of the house sustained heavy smoke damage. This past Saturday we helped Mr. Allen clear out the smoke damaged contents of the house and he was very grateful. I would like to thank BHNA members Harold and Betty Lasater, Charlene Presley and Rick Presley for their hard work! I would also like to thank Kent Keith who is not a member but is a friend of mine who stopped by to help! Also, thank you to Roy for the water and buckets! I took a couple of pictures to share with you all.

Sincerely,
Carolee Presley,
Secretary Bomber Heights Neighborhood Association

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