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| November 2012 | Around the Quarter Newsletter |
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Member Specials
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Holiday Cards FREE Foil Imprint !
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Dear Members: Thanks you to all the members who have volunteered their time this year as committee members, board members, task forces, graffiti clean-ups, and lunch forum attendees. Every activity makes our organization stronger. Membership has continued to grow and our retention numbers have been excellent for a non-profit. All of these are signs that FQBA is growing closer each day to its potential. The nominating committee is reviewing numerous forms for the 2013 Board of Directors and will be pleased to announce those in the next newsletter. We believe that the diversity of our board helps us to keep a balanced view of political, economical and quality of life issues in the Quarter. Any time during the year that issues rise that you want addressed by the board on behalf of all the businesses in the Quarter, please don't hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Annie Flettrich. She will present it to the appropriate committee. Your support of Shop-A-Way in the Vieux Carre on November 17th will add to the success of this new program. With traditional as well as social media promotion, we anticipate a local's push to shop in the heart of the city - our French Quarter. More information is included in this newsletter. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday season! Your President, Adrienne Thomas |
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FQBA Committees
(click on committee member's names to email them directly)
If you planned to get more involved with the Association, the best way to do that is join a committee. Each committee has a different focus and amount of time required. Touch base with the committee chair to find out more.
Marketing Committee
Chair: Frank Stansbury
Be on the lookout for more information on the "Shop Away in the Vieux Carre" day on Saturday, November 17th. We have more than 50 businesses participating!
Public Relations & Events Committee
Chair: Christine Sory
We've added a special Super Bowl informational lunch forum, be sure to make your reservation. Jay Cicero will present and answer questions about plans for the Super Bowl to-date. Reservations are now open members and non-members: Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse on Tuesday, November 13th. click to reserve online.
Vieux Carre - Graffiti Abatement Program Committee
Chair: Gene Sausse
The VC-GAP committee is in the midst of planning the next big community clean up, please let us know if you have a group willing to participate. graffiti@fqba.org.
Membership Committee
Co-Chairs: Nancy Tusa & CE Adler
The membership committee is proud to announce it had reached it's membership growth goal for 2012.
Thanks for your continued support in helping us strengthen our "voice of business in the French Quarter". click here for more information on membership or to join online.
Governmental Affairs Committee
Chair: Jeremy DeBlieux
The Government Affairs Committee continues to monitor the Paths to Progress work on FQ streets and sidewalks as well as the Iberville Housing Development re-development plan. In addition, the committee continues to work with the FQMD on several issues, such as sanitation, noise and enforcement on behalf of our membership.
You are also welcome to contact Annie@fqba.org with any suggestions of new committees or ideas for the association to consider.
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 "Shop Away in the Vieux Carre"
A special holiday shopping day, hosted by FQBA and it's members.
Saturday, November 17th just following the lighting of the French Market Corporation Tree on Thursday, November 15th. The FQBA invites you to kick start your holiday shopping in the French Quarter. Participating French Quarter businesses will have specials throughout the day such as artist signings, trunk shows, jewelry designers on site, dining and drink specials and more.
Pedi-cabs will be picking up and dropping off complimentary at designated stops to help shoppers make their way around the Quarter for the day.
More information will be on the website soon!
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 Holidays Kickoff in November with
The Annual French Market Tree Lighting at Washington Artillery Park
Thursday, Nov 15th 6 p.m.
The festivities will begin that day with a 4 pm concert at the Upper Pontalba preceding. The tree is lit at 6 p.m. sharp.
There will be historical costumed characters, egg nog and cider for sale, plus Saint Nicholas himself!
4:00 p.m. Bon Operatit! On the Balcony at the Upper Pontalba
5:00 p.m. New Orleans Navy Band at Washington Artillery Park stage
6:00 p.m. TREE LIGHTING! At the cannon at Washington Artillery Park
6:00-7:00 p.m. Cullen Landry & The Midnight Streetcar at Washington Artillery Park stage
click here to see French Market's November event details.
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 Paths to Progress
All current members should be receiving regular emails with up-to-date reporting. If you are not, please contact the office to make sure that we have your correct email address.
Paths to Progress is committed to provide timely construction and project updates. Learn more about the project and receive regular updates throughout construction.
Businesses and residents are encouraged to contact the administrators of the project with any comments or complaints at the following. All reported through the proper channels will be logged and considered prior to finalizing the project.
Phone: 1-800-574-7193
Email: pathsprogress@gmail.com
Website: www.pavingLAroads.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/paths2progress
Twitter: @paths2progress
Paths to Progress Informational Update Sidewalk removal and replacement - Sidewalks in poor condition were considered for removal and replacement
- Sidewalks are not removed and replaced under galleries and 12" from building foundations due to structural uncertainties
- Some areas of sidewalk were not removed and replaced due safety concerns with shallow electrical lines
Milling and paving operations - The project schedule list of streets in order is as follows: Note: Dauphine moved in the schedule for paving to immediately after Royal.
- Burgundy (Sidewalks, milling and mainline paving overlay completed; turn-out and crossover paving underway)
- Esplanade (Sidewalks and milling completed; mainline paving overlay complete; turn-out and crossover to follow Burgundy)
- Royal (Milling complete; stone sidewalk underway; mainline paving overlay underway)
- Dauphine (Sidewalk underway; milling completed; overlay to follow Royal)
- Toulouse (Sidewalk underway; milling completed; overlay to follow Dauphine completion)
- St. Louis (Sidewalk underway; milling completed; overlay to follow Toulouse)
- Decatur/N Peters (Sidewalk underway; milling and overlay to follow St. Louis)
- Milling machine removes 2" of asphalt on the existing roadway, paving with 2" of new asphalt
- During paving operations, there will be period of time during construction hours (approx. 2-3 hours) that absolutely no vehicular traffic can drive on fresh asphalt as this will cause damage to the new surface
Termite trap procedure - Paths to Progress has coordinated with the City of New Orleans Mosquito and Termite Control
- In areas of sidewalk that Paths to Progress removes and replaces where a termite trap was located, the contractor will core the sidewalks at the spacing and location per the current standards. These standards are 18" from the property and 10' spacing.
- The property owner will be notified and need to contact their termite bait service provider for re-installation of bait traps. (Letters have begun distribution.)
Manhole Covers - Manholes will be adjusted as needed during and following overlay operations. The covers may get covered by asphalt, but will be cleaned and/or replaced as necessary at the end of the project.
Street Light Foundation - Existing street light post foundations affected by sidewalk construction will remain in place or be reinstalled as necessary
Vibrations - This is monitored during the milling process and vibrations measured to adhere to federal standards
Street Name Tiles - Street name tiles will be installed per standard plans. Any installed not meeting these standards will be corrected before the project is complete.
Project clean-up - The contractor is required to complete a project-wide clean-up
- As this is a working construction site, thank you for your patience with construction materials, equipment and crews in the area
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 Super Bowl Lunch Forum Tuesday, November 13th  Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse 716 Iberville Street
11:30 am Check-in & Networking
12:00 pm Lunchwith guest speaker Jay Cicero President/CEO, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation Executive Director, Super Bowl Host Committee Reservations are open to members and non-members.
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 Louisiana Bicentennial Military Parade
Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, retired Lt. General Russel Honoré and the Louisiana Bicentennial Commission will host the Louisiana Bicentennial Military Parade on Saturday, Nov. 10 in New Orleans. The parade, designed to honor Louisiana men and women from all branches of the military, will boast over 1,000 participants. A highlight of the parade will be the appearance of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps from Washington DC. The Fife and Drum Corps, which perform in vintage Revolutionary War Uniform, is world-renowned and has played at every presidential inauguration since President John F. Kennedy's in 1961.
click here for more information
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 3rd Annual Transit Week
November 11 - 17, 2012
Transit Week is a time to celebrate transit and raise awareness about the importance of world class transit to the economic vitality, sustainability and health of New Orleans and the greater region.
Throughout Transit Week, Ride New Orleans will promote education and engagement in critical issues confronting transit riders and encourage New Orleanians to leave their cars at home and try transit.
click here for more information |
M.S. Rau Antiques
Exhibits Important Impressionist Paintings
November 16, 2012 - January 4, 2013
Celebrating one hundred years as one of America's oldest and largest art and antique dealers, M.S. Rau Antiques will mark the end of its centennial with a specially curated exhibit of significant Impressionist paintings, presented alongside the masters who paved the way to the revolutionary movement as well as the innovators who carried the Impressionist ideals into the 20th century. This remarkable collection includes paintings spanning the pre-Impressionist and Impressionist movements with works by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh and Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, works owned by M.S. Rau as well as works on loan. The paintings will be on display in M.S. Rau's exhibition gallery from November 16th this year to January 4t, 2013, in the historic French Quarter in New Orleans at 630 Royal Street. The gallery is open to the public Monday to Saturday, 9:15am to 5:00pm. Admission to the exhibition is free. www.rauantiques.com
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 City introduces permitting and licensing guide for Super Bowl XLVII activities
The City of New Orleans announced the launch of a Permit and Code Enforcement guide designed specifically for Super Bowl XLVII, which will be held in New Orleans on Sunday, February 3, 2013. This guide will make it easier for vendors, retailers and event organizers to obtain the proper permits and better understand the process.
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 Upper Pontalba Website Launch The Upper Pontalba on Jackson Square, home to both residential and commercial tenants, now has a comprehensive website, highlighting everything from retail shop hours to work order forms for residents. The website includes a timeline of the 1849 building's origins, with information about New Orleans and the Pontalba family history, leading up to how this grand architectural feat was conceived and accomplished. (you can also link to Upper Pontalba on Facebook) click here for more details |
 Register Your Bike with NOPD
Registering your bicycle is simple and easy. A money order in the amount of $3.00 is required, to cover the cost of printing the license decals. The receipt from the purchase of the bike or a notarized statement of ownership is necessary. The bicycle must also be available for inspection before receiving the registration decal.
We now offer the following options for you to register your bicycle with the NOPD:
*Register at the 8th District station, located at 334 Royal Street, on Wednesdays (beginning October 31st) from 10am-4pm or by appointment (email jrwilliams@nola.gov or 504-239-0356)
*Register at NOPD Headquarters, located at 715 South Broad Street, Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm |
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November Events
Counting Crows in Concert
Wednesday, November 7th
Mahalia Jackson Theater
8 pm
click here for ticket information
Horse Racing 101 Friday, November 9th Hotel Monteleone 12 pm click here for more information and future concerts Patio Planters Annual White Elephant Sale Saturday, November 10th 721 St. Philip (corner of Royal) 10 am - 4 pm click here for more information Lisa Lampenelli Live Saturday, November 10th Mahalia Jackson Theater 8 pm click here for ticket information Steamboat NATCHEZ offers veterans complimentary cruises in honor of Veterans Day Monday, November 12th 11:30 am - 2:30 pm NATCHEZ Steamboat (Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River)
click here for more information Concerts in the Courtyard: Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band Friday, November 16th
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. * Music: 6- 8 p.m. The Historic New Orleans Collection click here for store information The New Orleans Opera Association, The Barber of Seville Friday, November 16th & Sunday, November 18th 8 pm Mahalia Jackson Theater click here for ticket information Lagniappe Tasting Day: Dandoy Biscuits Thursday, November 29th 5 - 7 pm The Sweet Palate click here for more information
The Bayou Classic Events Thursday, November 22nd - Sunday, November 25th click here for more information
Movies on the Mississippi
Friday, November 30th
6:30 pm
Spanish Plaza at the Riverwalk
click here for more information
Visit the FQBA website to see more calendar listings by FQBA Members & community partners.
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Help us reach our goal of 1500!
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FQBA Membership Benefits
TSYS Merchant Solutions
French Quarter Business Association and TSYS Merchant Solutions would like to announce a new discounted credit card acceptance program just for FQBA members! You will receive details in the mail and you are certainly welcome to contact Tony Viloria to find out more about the offer. Office Depot Business Solutions The French Quarter Business Association has partnered with Office Depot Business Solutions to provide you with an extraordinary savings opportunity. Over 500 non-profits across the country, along with local associations and organizations have combined their purchasing power to create a National Chamber of Commerce Discount Program. This is a Free Benefit of your membership with FQBA, making available to you, National Account Pricing at Office Depot! If you have not received your purchasing card in the mail, contact us and we will send you another. If you have questions regarding the details of the program please contact Cynthia Davidson.
FQBA WebsiteThe Membership Directory has a whole new look and members have more options, including a direct link to your businesses email or social media sights. Look up your listing - we may need to update.The Calendar is also great tool for you to get your event listings on the web. Please take advantage of this opportunity to promote your event and business. www.fqba.orgIf you have not already please set up your new username and password, which will give you access to your listing in the membership directory, the calendar and allow you to register for FQBA events at member rates, please do it today. We certainly hope this will be an easy and positive transition for all of you! Contact Annie in the office for any assistance at 504.309.1423.
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The Association, Membership & Newsletter
The Association
The French Quarter Business Association is an organization of business owners and associates located in and around the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Our goal is to enhance the business climate of the French Quarter and to make living and working in our historic neighborhood easier, more enjoyable and more profitable
Receipt of this email does not indicate current membership. Click here to view the current FQBA membership directory.
Membership
Joining the association provides members with a larger network and stronger voice. Please consider becoming a member now. Click here for membership rates and to join online.
Newsletter
The format of the monthly email newsletter hopes to keep you informed with FQBA's current projects that may affect your business or the community at large. The monthly calendar listings and member specials are submitted by members. More information may be accessed via the association website.
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