Mayor Speaks at April 20 ONA MeetingDon’t miss a chance to meet, talk with and hear Mayor Tom Henry at the April ONA meeting. The meeting starts at 7 pm prompt as the Mayor is first up that night.
Join us at Taylor University in the Kekionga Room. Seating is limited.
ONA February 2009 Meeting MinutesONA February 2009 Meeting Minutes
Meeting opened Feb. 16 at 7:05 p.m. by President Bruce Lehman with 11 ONA residents present at Taylor University’s Cafeteria in the Kekionga Room.
January Minutes (as posted on ONA Website): accepted
Treasurer’s Report: (John Nichter) accepted
2009 membership = 37; 2008 membership = 109; Balance last month = $5,813.57
Income: 19 new members = $380, interest = $.64, donation = $20, Pay Pal = .09 — Total: $400.83
Expenses: Pay Pal = $79.50, Winco printing = $147.00, Christmas tree moving van = $450.00, Postmasters = $169.65 – Total: $846.15
Total checking = $979.19, total savings = $4469.06 – Total: $5,368.25
Old Business:
Someone asked why ONA memberships are down. Suggestions made included:
• Door to door campaign (done in past)
• Mention in newsletter (being done)
• Place signs throughout neighborhood saying “Dues are due”
• Do direct mailing with return envelope included
• Mention Broadview Florist discount available to those whose dues are paid
• Develop sheet of top five reasons to pay dues
• Do direct mailing in March with door to door follow-up in April
• Need to re-visit how newsletter is distributed
• Work with other Associations in promoting Christmas tree sales, offer discounts, advertise, work through PAPA
• Suggested ONA board, officers get copies of PAPA minutes
• Postage going up in May. Need to keep newsletter minimal size
• Some advantages of joining ONA are: Dirt Day, Broadview Flowers discount, Dump Day, obtain discount on purchase of a ONA Christmas tree, neighborhood-wide garage sale, “It’s the right thing to do” since it helps ONA publish newsletter and cover other expenses
President Lehman promised to get cost of direct mailing vs. door to door campaign.
Treasurer John Neicter to check with West Central Neighborhood Assoc. to learn how they went about securing a 501C3, non-profit status.
VP Fred Lenahan announced:
• a PAPA report stated that the Southwest quadrant of the City has the lowest crime rate
• a petition is being circulated to erect a four-way stop at Home and South Wayne avenues
• signs were reportedly posted warning that the traffic light at Fairfield and Rudisill has changed in the way it operates
President Lehman reported that the board and officers were submitting the following three requests in the CEDIT (County Economic Development Income Tax) report:
• repair sidewalks on south side of the 400 block of French Ave.
• install curbs on Dayton St. from Beaver to Fairfield avenues
• resurface street in 100 block of Oakdale Dr. from Calhoun to Harrison streets
President Lehman said he will look into submitting a second CEDIT request since ONA is comprised of two districts – 5 and 6
New Business:
In discussing possible summer events, it was proposed to hold five block parties, beginning with Arlington (in Section 3) toward the end of May and ending with the final block party in September. ONA will work with City to block the respective street, furnish up to three tents and some paper products, and possible donate $100 to each section for their get-together.
It was questioned whether the ONA Meeting notification signs will need to be changed or updated someway if we should not be able to meet at Taylor University’s Cafeteria in the Kekionga Room. We should have an answer before the March membership meeting.
President Lehman announced there will be a Christmas party at Housers’ home – soon. — for the volunteers who worked the Christmas tree sales. ONA will furnish the liquid refreshments and attendees will bring a potluck supper.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Respectively submitted by
– Vince LaBarbera
ONA January 2009 Meeting MinutesONA January 2009 Meeting Minutes
Meeting opened Jan. 19 at 7:00 p.m. by Acting President Bruce Lehman with 21 ONA residents present at Taylor University’s Cafeteria in the Kekionga Room.
2008 Historic Oakdale Home TourThe tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2008, from 11am-5pm. Here are the nine houses on the tour this year:
•345 Arcadia Ct.
•429 Englewood Ct.
•903 Illsley Dr.
•3401 Indiana Ave.
•809 Kinsmoor Ave.
•502 W. Oakdale Dr.
•520 W. Oakdale Dr.
•801 W. Oakdale Dr.
•814 W. Oakdale Dr.
A huge thank you to all of the neighbors who have volunteered to open their homes for the tour. Your willingness to show Fort Wayne wonderful examples of the history, craftmanship and beauty of the homes in the Oakdale Neighborhood is very greatly appreciated.
Plus, don’t miss the free lecture by renowned designer Paul Duchscherer on Friday evening, June 27 beginning at 7pm at First Missionary Church, located on the corner of South Wayne and Rudisill. Following the lecture there will be a $35 reception featuring intimate conversation with Mr. Duchscherer at the restoration site of the house at 604 W. Rudisill, plus hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails at the gardens of 526 W. Rudisill.
A bonus for the tour will be speaker Paul Duchscherer, who is no doubt familiar to devotees of HGTV’s “Curb Appeal” or PBS’s “This Old House.” Duchscherer, identified on the internet as interior designer, historian and author, is described as having wide professional experience with both residential and commercial properties. His books include “The Bungalow: America’s Arts & Crafts Home,” “Inside the Bungalow: America’s Arts & Crafts Interior,” and “Victorian Glory in San Francisco and the Bay Area.” Paul’s web biography (www.artisticlicense.org) says that he specializes in period-style projects for historic buildings, including interiors to garden and landscape concepts and new construction projects in period styles.
At this time, ARCH is offering a 1/2 price introductory membership to all members of the Oakdale Neighborhood Association, as a Thank You for participating with ARCH in the upcoming Home and Garden Tour. Fill in the ARCH Membership form, and send it in with your payment to take advantage of this great offer!
Broadview Greenhouse Discount & DirtThis year we have again made arrangements with Broadview Greenhouse on the Winchester Road to give members of Oakdale Neighborhood a 10% discount on all flowers you buy from them. All you need do is to tell them you are a member of our association and they will check the list provided. Enjoy the flowers and the spring!
There will be dirt available for members of Oakdale Association after May 2, 2008. The sites for the dirt will be at the corner of Oakdale and Fairfield and at the corner of Indiana and Fairfield. We are getting less this year because we didn’t use what we had last year and had to dispose of it. Feel free to use any and all you want. It is a first come first serve basis.
