General membership meetings are held on the third
Tuesday of each month at the Unitarian Church on the corner of Resaca
Place and North Avenue at 7 pm. Everyone is invited to attend meetings
and join our membership.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7 pm
Unitarian Church, 416 W. North Ave., 412.323.9030
The Mexican War Streets Society will hold its annual Board elections at the general membership meeting at 7 pm on Tuesday, November 17 at the Unitarian Church. Members will also be asked to vote on the contract renewal of Leslie Vincen, our part-time staff person. Positions on the Board include the following:
President - Bruce Harshman Social/Events Chair - Sandy Kniess
Vice President - David McMunn Greenspace Chair - John Engle
Secretary - Open Program Chair - Neill Stouffer
Treasurer - James Craig Membership Chair - Mace Porac
House Tour Chair - Eric French Safe Streets Liaison - Jill Greenwood
Federal-North Liaison - Paul Johnson
Historic Preservation Chair - Greg Mucha
Although a number of incumbents have decided to run for their seats again this year, the Board has a policy of making no official endorsements and welcomes nominations of current MWSS members. Please note, one must be a member for three months before being eligible to run for the Board. If you are interested in running, please make a nomination from the floor at the November 17th general membership meeting. Each person running will have a chance to briefly address the membership before voting.
Sunday, December 6, 6 - 10 pm
Dennis Vodzak Residence, 512 West North Ave
Please join us for seasonal refreshments and festivities at the MWSS annual Holiday Party, held at the elegant home of Dennis Vodzak at 512 West North Avenue. The MWSS will furnish roast turkey, baked ham, beverages and sheet cake. Please come with a side dish to share and canned goods or nonperishable food items for the North Side Cooperative Ministry food pantry. Members are free and non-members pay $6. This is a great opportunity to renew your 2010 membership dues – a bargain at only $12 per year! If you'd like to volunteer to help set up and clean up, please contact David McMunn at 412.231.1316 or ltemcmunn@msn.com. Happy Holidays!
Saturday, January 30, 2010, $20 per person
Mark your 2010 calendars and tell all your friends and neighbors that the MWSS 4th Annual Progressive Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010. The $20/person donation should be dropped at 1227 Resaca to hold your reservation. (Checks only & include your email address.) All the upcoming details will appear in the Jan/Feb newsletter. Please mail questions via email to kniess1@comcast.net.
