February 3, 2010
OHNA meeting recap
A lot happened at this past week’s Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting.
A representative from Patrick Henry Charter School Initiative made a short presentation and answered questions.
VCU announced the opening of the controversial student recreational center at the corner of W. Cary and S. Cherry Streets. It was also announced that Oregon Hill residents who wished to buy monthly prorated membership to the new Student Recreational Center on W. Cary Street would pay a rate roughly equal to that of VCU alumni ($281.67 per year). VCU suggested that a monthly list of interested residents be kept by OHNA. (The attendance list from this past meeting was dutifully sent to VCU Community Development.) All eligible residents who purchase a membership will be required to got to the VCUCard office (located at 701 West Broad Street) to purchase a VCU Recreational Sports ID. All VCU Recreational Sports rules, policies, and guidelines apply.
Scott Burger, citing new responsibilities outside the neighborhood, voluntarily stepped down as President. Jennifer Hancock volunteered to serve as OHNA’s interim President for a few months until new leadership can be elected. She did note that she is already volunteering as the President of the Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council‘s Board of Directors. One possibility that was mentioned was for OHNA to change its bylaws to rule by an elected board.
Some other issues that were discussed included a new greenway grant by City, the light from the new Mead WestVaco building(I understand that company officials may have had the light turned down a bit since the meeting), and a proposed tree removal on Pine Street.
Scott,
I appreciate all the hard work you have put into being the President for the past several years.
I have recently moved back to the Hill, after growing up here with my large family ….
Access to the gym is a great thing…. the devil is in the details that we will have to deal with VCU – I hope it will not be too cumbersum.
I am seriously considering running for secretary (hmmm did i spell that right ;-) or vice president.
Need to know what I don’t know that I don’t know…. any guidance is appreciated. and so is emails.
Folks, please come to the next meeting. 4th Tuesday @ the Community House, 7PM.
Thanks, Deb A.
What is the process for getting your name on the list for VCU if you weren’t able to attend the last OHNA meeting?
Friends and Neighbors, I have had a rocking chair stolen from my front porch in November and now today someone stole a small shaker table from my front porch. Is anyone else experiencing this kind of theft? I am both angry and sad that this is happening in our neighborhood. Kathy Talley
LizK, if you come to the next OHNA meeting on the 4th Tuesday at 7 PM at WBCH, I will have a sign up sheet available for those interested in gym membership.
Jennifer
President (Interim), OHNA
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