TLNA President's Report
Richard Linster
Midway between the membership and the officers of the TLNA are the committees
and their Chairs. It is their purpose to accomplish the work of our organization.
TLNA has accordingly divided into ten standing committees to do this.
Business under Teena Browder of the Cork and Bottle Liquor Store
makes the connection with area businesses, particularly the ones located
on the East Johnson Street corridor.
Community Services led by Gary Lakeman was formed as a result of
the recent neighborhood planning process. It's purpose is to keep an assessment
of our local community active and ongoing with an emphasis on the needs
of the very young and the elderly.
Education is chaired by Joe Davis. While TLNA has always had a close
involvement with our local elementary schools, Lapham and Marquette, there
was substantial involvement by our members in the work that resulted in
the O'Keefe Middle School Plan. Given the number of students in the area
who attend the UW and MATC we have hopes of involving more of them and working
with them.
A strong focus on Housing issues has been a feature of TLNA from
the beginning. A rededication of that commitment occurred during the planning
process and the ongoing reorganization of the Tenney-Lapham Corporation.
Funds are available from Community Development Block Grant for the purchase
of buildings for the Land Trust. City Building Inspection has asked for
our help in the visual inspection of properties and the identification of
problems and eyesores. Chairman Jay Weiss plans a series of workshops on
housing issues and improvements.
Membership committee led by yours truly has renewed and signed up
on average of 450 members each of the last 12 years. It think this shows
a high level of approval in our ability and accomplishments in the neighborhood.
The committee is always on the lookout for more good members, ALL OF YOU!
Next issue, Committees, Part Two
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