Estates/Misson Hills Homeowners Association

National Night Out - August 1st

May 11, 2000

The association received the following information concerning the National Night Out activities. It would be great if we could have a chairman coordinate the efforts of this entire neighborhood. If you would be willing to volunteer, or become involved in this effort, please contact Nancy Winkler, and she can provide you with more information.

On Tuesday, August 1, 2000 neighborhoods throughout Bexar County are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the ?“17th Annual National Night Out" (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATWI and co-sponsored locally by Bexar County, will involve over 9,500 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 32 million people are expected to participate in "America's Night Out Against Crime" on August 1, 2000. Once again this year, S.C. Johnson is the lead, national corporate sponsor. NNO "2000" is also supported in part by the U.S. department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. National Night Out is designed to (1) Heighten crime and drug and prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From 7 to 10p.m. on August 1,2000 residents in neighborhoods throughout Bexar County and across the nation, are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods throughout Bexar County will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from police, flashlight walks, contests, youth activities and anti-crime rallies.

National Project Coordinator Man Peskin said, "National Night Out" is the nations largest, annual crime prevention event. It is an extraordinary way to build neighborhood unity and strengthen police-community partnerships. On August 1st we invite neighborhoods nationwide to join forces with us to Give crime and drugs a going away party.