Suburban Acres Civic League 4th of July Parade 2017 Pictures 

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10 July 2017 SACL Meeting.  (Minutes by Diane Ruhl (Secretary)

Meeting called to order by President Rob Lane at 6:30 pm at Norfolk Collegiate High School. Pledge of Allegiance said, Welcome to visitors.  Rob introduced Darlene from New Oasis Education at Norfolk Collegiate High School.  She briefly talked about the International Student Host program for students from China who will attend Collegiate from 9/10^th grade through their Senior Year.  These students are looking for host families for the their time in the US.  Call Norfolk Collegiate H.S. and inquire about this program if your interested in becoming a host family.

Community Resource Officer Report:  (Officer Bill Old III and LT Kelly)

LT Kelly spoke about Crime statistics and how they acquire these statistics through trend and analysis of the areas in our Neighborhood.  Officer Old talked about the incidents in our Neighborhood and active investigations.  Stay tuned for this crime stats sent on email and Next Door emails.

If you have any issues or see anything out of the ordinary in our neighborhood, please call The non-emergency number 441-5610.

Neighborhood Watch:  NTR

Program Speakers:  Martin Thomas (Norfolk City Councilman and Lawyer)  He spoke about the Wards Corner area and opportunities for new businesses that were in the works.  One of the opportunities he mentioned was the Granby street Shops where the Sentara spaces are now; adding a Physical Therapy site and the possibility of a doughnut shop.  He also spoke about the plans for a Kroger Marketplace being put in where the old KMART was on Military Hwy and Norview.  Questions were asked about where the cities priorities are and Councilman Thomas mentioned that in the last few years the focus was on First:  The Wellness Ctr (which was bought by the city) Second, Titustown area where the city purchased and tore down old apartments (crime was out of control in that area) and 3^rd the Denbeigh Park area (Texas Streets) which is being revitalized.  There is a Wards Corner Now website (M. Thomas started) that you can check out for any new updates on Wards Corner.  Also, some members mentioned the bike lanes again and why they were put in.  Councilman Thomas said that they are still studying the bike lanes and will determine which ones work the best for the area.  For now all the lanes and polls will remain until that study is complete.  He said we are trying to provide all avenues to transportation around our city.  Bikes are just one way.

Committee Reports:

Norfolk Liaison:  Karen Mayne (Board Member/Liaison) Talked about the upcoming civic league meeting and events.  October we will have a crock pot cook-off and in December a pot luck with a Christmas party.

Vice President: Louie talked about our upcoming speakers for the next 3 months.  They will be listed in the next newsletter.

Membership: Mary Ann Grogan: We have taken in dues for 5 new family and 1 Individual.

Treasurer:  Mary Ann Grogan: As of 30 June we have $1559.21 in our account.  Most which has come from our successful advertising push.  Also we are waiting on the $700.00 EARRN check for our participation in the Cities recycle and clean up programs.  Thank you everyone who participated.

EARRNS:  Susan Winston – waiting on the EARRN check for our participation.

Old Business:  The July 4^th picnic and Children/Pet parade was well attended!!  Thank you to all who volunteer and the board members who took the lead on this event.  There were at least 125 neighbors at the event.  The Norfolk Sheriff was also in attendance and lead the parade.  Thank you to Brian Z for his donation of  ice and drinks for the picnic.

Jodee Cook mentioned that the new Flora was being cut out and ready for painting.  She should be ready to go by the end of August.

New Business:

Announcements and Dates for Events:

Next Civic League meeting is 14 August 2017.  See you all there

Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm

Note: Location for this month’s meeting has changed because Suburban Park Elementary is closed for the summer.
When: 6:30 pm, Monday, August 14, 2017. Doors open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and socializing.
Where: Norfolk Collegiate Upper School, Hackney Theater, 7336 Granby Street
Speaker: Steve Gunn, Editor, The Virginian-Pilot

Please come and join your neighbors to learn what’s going on around our neighborhood!

Happy first day of summer! And that means in less than two weeks, we will have the Suburban Acres Civic League’s July 4th Parade and Picnic.

This year we are having a sidewalk parade at Suburban Park Elementary School, rather than a street parade. Decorate your kids and pets, wagons, strollers, hand trucks, battery operated small vehicles, bicycles, tricycles, and anything else that can be pushed or pulled. The sidewalk parade will start at the Galveston Blvd. and Carl St. playground and go around the back of the school grounds. We encourage all neighbors to come and support, cheer, and wave to the folks in the parade, and then stay and enjoy a hot dog, chips, and a drink with your neighbors.

When: 6:30 pm, Monday, June 12, 2017; Doors open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and socializing.
Where: Suburban Park Elementary School, 310 Thole Street
Speakers: Fleta Jackson & Michele Williams, City of Norfolk Department of Public Works, will talk about Norfolk’s storm water drainage system and what we can do to keep our waterways clean and reduce flooding.
Please come and join your neighbors to learn what’s going on around our neighborhood!

Thanks again to all who showed this past Tuesday night at Norfolk Collegiate School, with particular appreciation extended to:

• Bobby Tajan of the City of Norfolk, for his presentation on recent changes to Norfolk’s Flood Zone Maps and associated flood insurance implications.  We will post a digital copy of his presentation on this blog as soon as he can send it to us.
• Paul Forehand of the City of Norfolk, for his presentation on the Norfolk Bike Progam and the city’s evolving Bike Network.  You can find more information on the program at this link: We Roll Together: Biking in Norfolk
• Karen Mayne and Susan Winstin for the food and drinks!

Note: Location for this month’s meeting has changed because Suburban Park Elementary is closed for spring break.
When: 6:30 pm, Monday, April 10, 2017. Doors open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and socializing.
Where: Norfolk Collegiate School, Hackney Theater
Speaker Topics: We Roll Together – Norfolk’s Bike Program, Paul Forehand; Changes to Norfolk Flood Zone Maps/Insurance, Bobby Tajan

Please come and join your neighbors to learn what’s going on around our neighborhood!

We had nice turn-out on a warm spring morning this past Saturday. Great job to all!