Time: 7:32 pm to 8:32 pm
Location: ARC Building, Coca-Cola World Theater, Zoo Atlanta
Officers Present: Jeffrey Rogers-President
Dr. Michelle Kirby- Vice President
Michelle Botwinick- Treasurer
Stephen L. Powner – Economic Development
Paul Simo - Homes and History
Chris Newman - Public Safety
7:32 pm Meeting Commenced
President, Jeffrey Rogers
- Welcome and thanks again to Zoo Atlanta for the use of their space!
- Please read/review the Housekeeping and Meeting Conduct points above.
- Welcome to new members: Name, Street and profession; hobby; burning question?
- Elected Officials SHORT Update (if any are present)
- Carla Smith is holding a meeting May 23rd at 7pm on the parking deck
- Grant Park Conservancy- GPConservancy.org
- Intern Grant Request ($1,000)
- Grant Park Parent Network Update- Kristi Malloy GrantParkParents.org
- Music in the Meadow- 1st Thursday of the Month June 1 5:30
- $25 CPR Class coming up
- June 10th summer social bbq 4-8pm
- Grant Park Schools
- Nicolas House
- June 15th luncheon/fundraiser at the Lodge Café
- Back to School Drive
- Grant Park Happenings
- Steering Committee Changes
- Please welcome Amanda Puché as our new Fundraising Cahir
- Tom Merandi has resigned his position as Philanthropic Chair
- Please welcome Heidi Reis as our new Philanthropic Chair
Vice President, Dr. Michelle Kirby
- Passed around sign-up and volunteer sheet, make sure info is correct
- Advised new members to check in or sign in
- GPNA meeting signs: contact Michelle if interested
- Committee Sign-up Sheet; Committee Chair contact info on left
Secretary
Treasurer:
- The GPNA is a IRS recognized 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible!
Public Safety Committee Chair, Chris Newman
- Zone 6 APD update: Reported crimes are significantly lower now than last year
- Zone 6 Community Prosecutor: Keith Lamar, [email protected], 404 612-7012
- Neighborhood Watch Update
- Memorial Dr. corridor still experiencing vehicle break-ins, leave nothing in your car
- NPU-W meets on Wednesday nights
Economic Development, Stephen Powner
- Sunbursts are $75 and available online, $50 at the GPNA meetings
- Grant Park Gathering Vickery’s Thursday 6/15 6-8 pm
Homes and History, Paul Simo
- Historic Design Regulation Rewrite Update
- Ormewood/Lynwood Immediate Neighbors Meeting Update
- New Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs)
- Berne/Marion Townhomes (Approved 16-3-1)
- Tip of the Month
- Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month
Technology, Stephanie Warner
- Sign up at gpna.org and follow us on Facebook
- Kroger Rewards & Amazon Smile: expire every year, make sure yours is up to date
Philanthropic, Heidi Reis:
- Nicholas House is always looking for volunteers and donations
Fundraising:
Land Use and Zoning, Rick Hudson
- New Atlanta imagine Plan meeting June 15 11 am Rialto Theater
Open Floor Discussion:
- Grant Park Farmers Market is in search of musicians, artists and community groups to volunteer
8:32 pm - Meeting Adjourned