Westlink Neighborhood Assoc.
General Membership Meeting
Sept 15, 2009
Westlink United Methodist Church

Ron Nutt called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Those board members present were Carla Lee, Jan Decker, Joyce & Richard Wood, Jim Byrum, Jane Byrnes, and Ron & Sheryl Nutt. Amanda West and Rita Zaudke were absent.

Homemade cookies and treats were provided for the evening by Joyce Handley.

Norma Smith spoke about WIN (Wichita Independent Neighborhoods), and extended an invitation to attend their general membership meetings, held on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Will Huxtable addressed the members about aging in place. Many of our elderly people prefer to live at home if at all possible, and his company provides services that help make that possible, focusing on safety, environmental, and mental health issues.

Officer Tom Roudebush gave a report on crime in our area. One of the most often reported crimes in our neighborhood is burglary. He stressed again the importance of keeping garage doors closed, and cars locked.

Jan Decker gave her treasurer's report. The Assoc. has $2,992.00 in our account. Her reports was approved as read.

Sheryl Nutt circulated the minutes from the March general meeting, which were also approved as written.

Joyce Wood, webmaster, pointed out that there are links on the WNA website to area resources, and that if anyone had new suggestions of information that needs to appear on the website, let her know.

Carla once again pointed out that the philanthropic arm of the WNA, The Westlink Neighbors Foundation, has been granted 501c3 status, and was made retroactive to 2008.She also talked about Community activities aimed at education, health, etc, and asked for feedback from members. She talked about how WIN can work with local associations to help have a voice in local government about quality of life and zoning issues. Neighborhood University is scheduled for Oct 17, and WNA will pay for 5 people from WNA to attend.

Jane reported that the neighborhood clean-up was a go for Sept 19, and that we can still use more volunteers. Graham Realty will once again feed the volunteers breakfast, and, if necessary, lunch, and provide communications support. She also reported that the Walkabout is the 3rd Thursday of the month, but with it getting dark earlier, people should participate on their own timetable.

Tony Decker reminded us of the 1st annual pancakes & sausage feed on November 7 at Westlink Church of Christ, from 8-11. Cost will be $5.00 a plate and volunteers are still needed.

Linda Shinogle asked for an update on the skateboard park idea, but Anthony Shields was not available for comment. We will try to include an update in the next Link Letter.

Ron pointed out that people were still needed to work on the nominating committee, of which Charles Thompson is the chairman.

Meeting adjourned at 8:06pm.