
| Blackhawk Residents Association General Meetings - Invite your neighbors! Español At New Covenant Fellowship, 865 Parkway - 7:00 PM Meetings are generally the LAST Tuesday of every other month (Sept - May). With the recent tragedy of the house that exploded due to a natural gas leak, we are accepting donations to be delivered to the family. - clothes - food (non-perishable) - furniture (beds, tables, chairs) - kitchen needs (utensils, pots, pans, dinnerware, appliances) - other items clean and in good condition - regular household items (detergent, cleaners, pens, paper, school supplies, toiletries,etc.) - children's items (toys, bicycle, winter coats) Clothes sizes are: Mens Medium shirts, pants W30-L30 Women's size large Womens size Small/Medium (college student+) Boys youth medium/large (7 yrs old) Monetary donations are accepted at: National City Bank, Montes Family Fund, Savings #2696829415 Also at Elgin State Bank (any branch) or mail to: The Montes Family Relief Fund, Po Box 541, Elgin, IL 60121-0541 We will also pass along anything we receive. New Covenant Fellowship (865 Parkway) will continue to accept donations at the church. You may leave items by the sign on the side doors or contact pastor Mark Ahrens at 847/529-7204 to arrange other times to bring them into the church. You may also contact the President (below) or leave items on the porch of 842 Elma Ave. In addition we also offer our prayers for comfort and strength through this difficult time. The Neighbors of Blackhawk extend a warm hand to the hurting family. UPDATE 1/17 Thank you so much for all current donations at the church. It was a WONDERFUL RESPONSE and we delivered a van full of needed items to the family today. UPDATE 1/25 Everyone has returned home from the hospital and they hope to be in a rental unit soon. Other needs: 2 Sprint Cell phones. GENERAL MEETINGS OPEN to the Neighborhood: January 26, 2010 - POT LUCK DINNER at 6:00 pm - Get out of house to be free of that "Cabin Fever" and join your neighbors for a warm meal and warm conversation. We will have a simplified meeting and enjoy some good food. Bring a dish to pass and your own table serving (plate, utensils) For any paying members, bring your new dues of $20 for the new year. ALL NEIGHBORS ARE WELCOME TO EVERY MEETING, free of charge. If people want to also bring any donations for the family noted above, we can help bring in the items from your car. If you live in the neighborhood and need help with transportation to the meetings, contact the President below. March 30, 2010 - Tentative to have a guest from the City of Elgin Board. May 25, 2010 - Discuss summer activities and plans. September 28, 2010 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Picnic at the New Covenant Parking Lot in June, 2010. Stay tuned for the date. August 3, 2010 National Night Out, from 7pm-9pm. Board Meetings are open to the public. Contact the president for the details. Contacts: President: Dana Sherbondy, 847/741-4498 danas@Freelife.com - contact me with ideas and questions. We can use volunteers for any way you would like to help: Volunteer HELP IMPROVE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD - Look at the GOLDEN NEIGHBOR AWARD BELOW. Treasurer: Marilyn Ziegler, canucamp@sbcglobal.net Dues are $20 and are valid through the end of the calendar year. Come back for more updates! Check out the current Newsletter and print it to pass along and invite your neighbors to the next meeting. SEE YOU THERE! |
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| Nominate your neighbor for a Golden Neighbor Award Contact the President to nominate a neighbor. Let us know why your neighbor should receive this award. You may present this award to your neighbor at the next General Meeting. Examples would be neighbors who help the elderly, or assist neighbors in with needs, who help protect neighbors or other items. We will help you with the award and presentation. CALL US TODAY! |