SHNA Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, November 18, 2024, 6:30 pm
Via Zoom
Draft Meeting Minutes
I. Attending members were Jon Dunham, James Jordon, David Mucci, Mariana Nieto, Chris Ostrander, Joan Stone, Gary Webber.
II. Approved minutes of summer meeting, August 19, 2024
III. Treasurer’s Report, James Jordan: $849.62 balance in checking account. 88 total members, including 2 business members.
IV. New Business
1. Park Adoptions. Discussed continuing Centennial and Ludlam Parks adoption. SHNA will adopt Ludlam Park for clean-up days. At this time, we will not adopt Centennial Park for clean-up days until the City of Lawrence has been able to address the temporary camps set up in the park.
2. SHNA President Position. Gary Webber reminded the Committee that he will no longer serve as President in 2025. Gary will remain on the Board. A current Committee member would be a good fit for this position. Gary will ask for volunteers from the neighborhood in his next newsletter.
3. Fall Picnic. Discussed the fall picnic for 2025. The picnic will probably be held indoors. We will discuss this topic again in February and think about our options for 2025.
4. Yard Signs: Discussed yard signs for Annual April Meeting: All members felt this is a good idea and will help the neighborhood recognize SHNA and our meetings. David Mucci moved to get signs with a QR Code. Mariana Nieto 2nd the Motion. All approved. Webber will order 15 signs.
5. Applause Awards: Joan Stone gave a brief report on Applause Awards for 2024. 10 homes received awards and $5.00 Munchers gift cards this year. People are so happy to receive this recognition. Many did not realize Sunset Hill had a Neighborhood Association. Gary Webber will publish the award recipients in the next SHNA Newsletter.
6. Lantern Walk. The Lantern Walk was not well attended. The city representative will coordinate with the schools and teachers next year and plan a date when students are in school.
7. 2025 Annual Meeting. Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:30 is the date set for the 2025 Annual meeting. Gary Webber will contact West Middle School and schedule this date.
8. SHNA Winter Meeting. The date of February 26th, 2025 at 6:30 is the set for the SHNA Winter Meeting via Zoom.
Adjourn meeting