East Atlanta Community Association
Newsletter
December 19, 2011
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| Greetings! |
EACA Celebrated Thirty Years of Community Work in 2011. For more on EACA's 2011 community efforts click here.
Good Reading!
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EACA Wins Neighborhood Association Award
|  DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson presented EACA with The Ernest Prather Neighborhood Association Award for 2011. This award recognizes EACA for its efforts to promote community pride and civic responsibility. EACA was honored to receive this award for best practices in community development in DeKalb County. |
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Holiday Branan Towers Bingo
|  It's that time of year again, and East Atlanta is planning the annual Holiday Bingo session for the residents of Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave., SE. For those unfamiliar, the regular monthly sessions usually just involve light snacks during the games. In December, we try to have a big meal for them, and we get volunteers to help serve.
Thanks to the local boy scout troop, we already have some cash raised for the main course (we usually do fried chicken; it's easier on a senior's digestion than some of the other options) and the Scouts will be available for serving duty. What we're hoping for is a replay of some past EAV generosity - a potluck of sides and stuff to go with the chicken. A rough idea of a menu:
- Chicken - This is covered.
- Sides (doesn't have to be all of these, just looking for good holiday fare that the Seniors would like and that is easy/economical for a volunteer to make):
- Mashed Potatoes
- Mac-n-Cheese
- Dressing
- Beans or greens
- Rolls/Bread
- Drinks (we usually do soda/tea/lemonade)
- Dessert (cookies, cakes, whatever)
We'll have all the napkins, plates, cups, plasticware, etc.
EACA also provides the prize money, but if anyone wants to donate additional prizes (local gift certificates, whatever; we've had one EAVer who's often donated jars of her homemade fig preserves), we're always happy to augment the prizes in the holiday session.
The date of the fete is Tuesday, December 20 - 6:00 p.m. If you''re interested in whipping up some food and/or donating your time to serve, e-mail dennis.madsen@att.net.
I know we're all busy this time of year, and that in these rough times we have less to give and more folks in need. This is just an opportunity to bring a little holiday cheer to some of our neighbors, folks we often see around the 'hood but perhaps we have never gotten to meet.
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2012 EACA Officers
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EACA Officers were elected at this past Tuesday's monthly meeting while NPU-W Representatives were approved at the November EACA meeting.
EACA Officers:
Lewis Cartee, President
Kevin Spigener, Vice President
Rebecca Kern, Secretary
Ralph Green, Treasurer
NPU-W Representatives:
Ed Gilgor
Lewis Cartee
Jack Gruendler
Andy Schnegggenburger
Martin Shelton
Ted Bradford
Andrew Walter
Dean West
Through 11 committees, EACA gets the business of the community done. If you have an interest in participating in one of the below committees, please contact the EACA President. The 11 Committees of EACA are: - Arts & Culture
- Beautification
- Communications
- Education
- Events
- Neighbor in Need
- Parents Network
- Parks & Greenspace
- Public Safety
- Recycle EAV
- Transportation
Thanks to all officers, committee chairs and NPU reps that volunteered their time and efforts in 2011. |
Why Should I Join EACA?
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 As the leading organization that represents every community member within East Atlanta, EACA is reaching past the normal operations of your typical community association. From helping seniors in need of emergency home repairs with Neighbor in Need and facilitating a sense of togetherness for our families through the Parents Network to creating a safer and more pleasing neighborhood under such committees as Parks & Greenspace, Beautification, Arts & Culture and Public Safety while at the same time working with the City for the betterment of East Atlanta with important issues such as transportation, land use & zoning and education, the East Atlanta Community Association is an all volunteer organization that needs the support of citizens through ideas, muscles and...money.
As a member of the East Atlanta Community Association you are showing your support for not only EACA, but our wonderful neighborhood through a small annual $10 per household or business token of commitment. In addition, members are given the right to vote on important issues at monthly meetings as well as receive discounts on events administered by EACA at different times during the year. While your $10 does not bring any further obligation on your part please take a look at the many different ways for all neighbors to get involved, and find something that feels right for you.
For more information about EACA including ways to volunteer and to make your 2012 commitment, please visit the EACA website.
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APS Demographic Study Community Response
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Representatives from Burgess-Peterson Academy PTA, BPA Principal Robin Robbins, Local School Council and EACA crafted a position statement in response to the APS Demographic Study. Please click here to view this document. |
Friends School of Atlanta Open House
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 The Friends School of Atlanta (FSA) will hold an Open House on Saturday, January 7, 2012. This event, to be held from 10:00 am to noon, is designed to inform families considering application to FSA for the 2012-2013 school year.
The Friends School of Atlanta offers a values-driven education for students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Founded in 1991, FSA remains the only Quaker school in Georgia. FSA's mission is to provide challenging academics in a diverse environment, drawing on the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship to empower our students to go out into the world with conscience, conviction and compassion. FSA is located at 862 Columbia Drive in Decatur.
For more information about the school, tour dates and FSA's application process, please visit www.friendsschoolatlanta.org or contact Waman French, Head of School 404-373-8746 x8136; waman.french@friendsschoolatlanta.org or Senator Scott, Admissions Coordinator 404-373-8746 x 8139; sscott@friendsschoolatlanta.org.
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East Atlanta Security Patrol Update
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News Updated December 17th.
For the week of December 11-17, three crimes have been reported. The first crime actually occurred on December 9th, when a patron walked out of the Glenwood in the wee hours of the morning without paying their drink tab of $26. Another crime occurred on December 2nd and was reported this week, where a resident of Branan Towers said that their wallet was stolen by a Humana representative. And on December 15th around 4 pm, a laptop was snatched by two men while victim was standing on the corner near Graham Circle.
To learn more about the East Atlanta Security Patrol, view updated news and notes or to enroll, visit the EASP website. There is a 50% discount for longtime residents and those 65+. To qualify, you must have lived at the same address for 20 years or be over age 65. We also have a 20% discount for members of an APD-sanctioned Neighborhood Watch. Please contact us if you're interested in setting up a Neighborhood Watch on your street.
If you have additional questions, please direct them to easp610@gmail.com, or call EASP Organizer Myron Polster at 404-954-1568.
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| EACA Public Safety - Weekly Crime Report | |
The Crime Report for weeks 45-48 are below:
The Significant Arrests Report for weeks 44, 46 and 47 are below:
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| Upcoming Area Meetings |
Atlanta City Council
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month (12.19), 1:00 pm
City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA
Branan Towers Bingo
3rd Tuesday of the month (12.20), 6pm
Branan Towers, 1200 Glenwood Ave., SE
Grant Park Neighborhood Association
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month (12.20), 7:30pm
Zoo Atlanta - ARC Building - Ford Conservation Room
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EACA Membership
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EACA Needs Your Support!
Without your support EACA would not exist. Please show your commitment to EACA by joining today. Annual dues are $10 per household or business per calendar year. As an EACA member you can vote at EACA meetings on topics of interest within our community as well as show your support to East Atlanta.
You can sign up for your 2011 EACA membership, and order EACA Yard Signs on-line! Pay electronically via Paypal HERE
Email questions to membership@eaca.net.
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| East Atlanta on Facebook & Twitter |
If you're a Facebook member, be sure to become a fan of both the EACA Fan Page and the East Atlanta Village page, too! Click on links below to take you directly to each.
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