Berwick Civic Association 2016 Annual Meeting
What is a Civic Association? ● A civic association is a type of organization whose official goal is to improve neighborhoods through volunteer work by its members.
Berwick Civic Association ● Not-for-profit, 501c3 organization ● Merged with Berwyn West in 2014 ● Strives to improve our neighborhood through community volunteering and partnerships ● A volunteer-driven organization ● Open to all Berwick residents ● Meetings held the first Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm, Redeemer Lutheran Church basement
Berwick Civic Association Boundaries
Blockwatch - Berwick has lower crime compared to surrounding neighborhoods
Blockwatch - But we are not immune to crime and it does happen in our neighborhood
Blockwatch ● Crime is the #1 concern for residents ● Berwick has a low crime rate ● Burglary and theft are the number one crimes in Berwick Crimes By Type, last 30 days
Blockwatch ● Proactive way to reduce crime ● Connects neighbors together to: ◦ Watch out for each other and property ◦ Report crime ◦ Keep each other informed ◦ Share best practice for reducing crime ● Requires neighborhood participation ● Join Blockwatch to be part of the email and phone communication channel
Blockwatch ● Call the Columbus Police non-emergency number if you seen ANYTHING that looks suspicious ◦ (614) 645-4545 ◦ Call the police first, then you neighbor ● Precinct #9 – Officer Garey Scott Columbus Police Community Liaison Officer
Beautification
Beautification ● Goal is to keep Berwick clean and improve the appearance of the community ● 5 neighborhood cleanups held in 2016 ● 100+ bags of trash collected ● You can participate! ◦ Keep Columbus Beautiful provides all of the supplies ◦ Only a two hour commitment ◦ Great opportunity for group volunteer project
Community Partnerships • Goal is to form positive, collaborative and lasting partnerships with community organizations • Eastside planning commission and City of Columbus • Berwick organization partnerships • Redeemer Lutheran Church • Brookwood Presbyterian • City of Columbus Partnership is a key partnership • For any City issues, call (614) 645-3111
National Night Out ● Strengthen relationships with neighbors and police ● 2016 program had over 200 attendees ● City and community leaders attended
Communication ● www.614berwick.com ▪ Primary source for Berwick news and updates ▪ Contact information for Trustees ● 614-Berwick (614-237-9425) ▪ Voicemail number to leave important messages ● info@614berwick.com ▪ email us with questions/concerns ● facebook.com/614Berwick ● Newsletter
Membership ● 188 Berwick residents paid dues for 2016 ● You can become a 2017 member! ▪ Membership runs from 2016 annual meeting until 2017 annual meeting ▪ Payment today counts towards 2017 ▪ Tax deductible ▪ $20 annual membership fee per residence
Finances ● Membership fees are the primary source of funds for the BCA ● Primary use of funds: ▪ Annual Night Out ▪ Blockwatch support ▪ Newsletter production and mailing ▪ Website fees and maintenance
2016 Board of Trustees Officers Trustees Bruce Black Angie Black, Annual Meeting Co-Chair President and Block Watch Chair Fred Buttle, Beautification Committee Co-Chair Carolyn Petty Terence Carter, Communications Chair Vice President Shirley Harper Jennifer Sanders Treasurer Peter Labita Carly Woodrow Sheryl Owens, MACC Liaison Secretary and Beautification Committee Co-Chair Hannah Paschall, National Night Out Chair Todd Perlman Sal Piazza, Membership Chair Mary Ann Rollins, Blockwatch Committee China Sanders, Junior Trustee Jennifer Sanders, Annual Meeting Co-Chair Renee Weldy, Communications Committee Stephanie Zimmerman
What is your part in the BCA? ● Join the Civic ● Read the newsletter ● Visit the website (www.614berwick.com) ● Join the Blockwatch ● Participate in National Night Out ● Help with the cleanups ● Attend monthly meetings ● Serve as a Trustee
Thank You !!
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