| Gibson Heights Neighborhood Association |
- Regular meetings:
- 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
(except in August and December)- Gibson Heights Presbyterian Church
1075 S. Taylor Avenue (at Arco)
St. Louis, MO 63110
The 2002 officers are: Acting President: Sonda Thompson (dixon-thompson@msn.com)
Co-Vice Presidents: David and Lynne Moo ( dlmoo@hotmail.com)
Secretary: (vacant)
Treasurer: Rhonda Porter
Meeting notes and newsletters
- June, 2003
- No meeting in June. The next meeting will be July 15, 2003
- May, 2003
- Check the May 20 meeting notes for details on difficulty with officers coming to the door after a call, 'Safe City' crime data available via the web, plans are for a 'duck race' fund raiser for Adams ark Community Center, planning for National Night Out, and more. See also the May Buzz.
- April, 2003
- No meeting in April. The next meeting will be May 20, 2003
- March, 2003
- See the notes of the March 18 meeting for details on home safety repair loans, Brighside's "blitz," and the inreach effort.
- February, 2003
- See the notes of the February 18 meeting for election of H&EDCorp board representative, Park East update and representative to safety steering committee.
- January, 2003
- The news is merged into a new effort for a FPSE-wide effort: see January Buzz. See also, notes of the January 21 meeting.
- December, 2002
- No meeting or newsletter.
- November 2002
- The new bus shelter at Sarah and Manchester features Angie Renner, Henry Shaw, Engine House 29, and Ujamaa Maktaba; Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April) is accepting applications; a meeting to work on the "Good Neighbor Network" will be on December 10; free dusk-to-dawn lights are available to seniors; and the Housing Corporation will celebrate its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary on December 11.
- October 2002
- Free art classes have started at the Potter's Workshop; November should see occupancy of the first Park East rental unit; Neighborhood Housing Services has a $35,000 grant for home repairs; Richard Baron requested a seat on the Housing Corporation board; and Metropolitan Congregations United is planning to present an agenda for economic development, health care, and education at an October 27 public meeting.
- Septemer 2002
- Highlights of the Neighborhood Showcase; Rainbow Park progress; Park East leasing information (occupancy by late November); Housing Corporation - Metropolis partnership; Maninstreet initiative's adoption of guidelines; and planned forum to identify community norms on violence, drug abuse, and teen pregnancy.
- August 2002
- No newsletter and no meeting.
- July 2002
- Rainbow Park to be built at the end of July; some Park East information provided; election to replace representative on housing corporation board; and Renard plans for Manchester - Newstead - Oakland area.
- June 2002
- No newsletter.
- May 2002
- Rehabilitation motivated by historic tax credits begins in Gibson Heights; "car clubs" to be available; Wichita closing; and parks delayed.
- April 2002
- No newletter.
- March 2002
- Cadet and Wichita street closings announced, progress on access to Forest park reported; problem properties initiative revised, and "Leap of Faith" award given.
- February 2002
- Progress at various parks reported, "art works" scheduled, grant for home repairs announced, and Housing Corporation adopts new schedule for board and committee meetings.
- January 2002
- Officers elected for 2002, APPC volunteer program and dues structure, historic district approved, and "paint Manchester" scheduled.
- December 2001
- No meeting or newsletter in December.
- November 2001
- Annual elections scheduled, Housing Corporation vacancies, and help with winter heating costs.
- October 2001
- Dusk-to-dawn lights available for senior home owners, health care "Call for Action" secheduled, and Liz Robinson is about business and the neighborhood.
- Sepember 2001
- Computer classes are available, progress is made on the historic district nomination, and Linda Stochl opens Best Friends (a used-book / pet-supply shop) at Chouteau and Taylor.
- August 2001
- No meeting or newsletter in August.
- July 2001
- There is progress at Triangle Park and the site of the new assisted living center. Also, heat relief is availale, a new bakery is in the neighborhood, and Chuck Tyler is the executive director of the Adams Park Community Center.
- June 2001
- Members received free fire extinguishers and fire prevention information; Highway 40 reconstruction will include a new footbridge; Chapungu sculptures at Shaw's garden embody the depth and wisdom of an ancient African culture; Marti Hamilton began work as the Main Street Program Manager; and Kellie Shelton is the new Housing Coordinator at the Community Development Corporation.
- May 2001
- Effects of Highway 40 on Gibson Heights, fifty people worked on "blitz," continuing series on "Breaking the Silence" about addiction, Angie Pickett, and new Adams School principal.
- April 2001
- Brightside events, home safety funds, email list, Community Council, awning begone, Forest Park Access, and Maude Coleman.
- March 2001
- Billboard removal and Triangle Park, Assisted Living Facility initial work, Community Development Corporation, Brightside announcement, police sub-station funds needed, and new police liaison officer.
- February 2001
- Forum with mayoral candidates, newsletter help, and profiles of association's co-secretaries.
- Jamuary 2001
- Forum with mayoral candidates, newsletter help, and profiles of association's co-secretaries.
- December 2000
- Year 2000 officers elected, footbridge reopening scheduled, and holiday greetings.
- November 2000
- Highway 40 and footbridge discussed, "junk yard" closed on Manchester, profiles on Louise Leers, Kate Reese, and Kellie Shelton.