Join us for our March General Meeting on Thurs., Mar. 28, 2019, at 6:30pm at the CK Newsome Community Center, 100 Walnut St., Evansville
PROGRAM: Disaster Preparedness: Basic Household Readiness Practical tips for you, your household and your neighborhood
Are YOU ready? … for a flood, a tornado, an earthquake, a lengthy power outage or other type of natural or man-made disaster? Learn how to prepare and how our area emergency responses teams do their part.
GUEST SPEAKER: Cliff A. Weaver Evansville / Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: We’ll also hear an update on the Handy Helpers Home Repair program from Tracy Gander of Catholic Charities.
Join us for our February General Meeting on Thurs., Feb. 28, 2019, at 6:30pm at the CK Newsome Community Center, 100 Walnut St., Evansville
PROGRAM: Growing Your Neighborhood Impact Series: Social Media Advantages
How digital engagement can enhance your community and create a network of connected neighbors
Whether you’re already using social media among your Neighborhood members or you haven’t even ventured into the first steps, you’ll pick up something to put to practical use and even have opportunities to share from your own experiences.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Mallorie Cloum & Missy Bentley Digital Engagement Specialists
Join us for our January General Meeting tonight, Thurs., Jan. 24, 2019, at 6:30pm at the CK Newsome Community Center, 100 Walnut St., Evansville
PROGRAM: Souvenirs: Takeaways by UNOE Ambassadors Who Attended Fall Conferences GUEST SPEAKERS: Attendees of the 2018 Global Leadership Summit (GLS) Stephanie Gibson, Bellemeade Bayard Park Jenny Triggs, Helfrich Dave Ballew, Culver Attendees of the 2018 Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC) Daphne Robinson, Bellemeade Bayard Park William “Bud” Goodsen, STAR Derek Russ, Lorraine Park Judy Kurth, Culver Katie Coomes, Indian Woods/Windsong
ELECTIONS: This meeting includes the Annual Election of Officers for United Neighborhoods of Evansville (UNOE). Nominations are open until the time of voting during the General Meeting.
REMINDER: Only Neighborhood Association UNOE Representatives can vote in the elections! Each member Neighborhood may have up to two representatives. Please make sure your voting UNOE Representatives or proxies must have been updated with the UNOE office by 12:00noon today, Jan. 24th. No proxies will be added at the meeting.
News about our newest Neighborhood Association & another that’s expanding its boundaries
President’s Message: Brent looks back over his time as UNOE’s President
UNOE holiday closing: Martin Luther King Jr Day
Nominating Committee Update for the 2019 UNOE Board of Directors officer election on Jan. 24, 2019.
2019 Membership Packet information – NEW! Fillable forms & a single form for your UNOE Membership & City/County Registration!
UNOE Volunteers spotlight
Get involved in UNOE’s teams and committees that support Neighborhood work
JANUARY GENERAL MEETING
Mark your calendar for the first General Meeting of next year:
Jan. 24, 2019 – 6:30pm
C.K. Newsome Community Center, 100 Walnut
UNOE-HOSTED EVENTS
Make It SNAPpy!
FREE classes for our neighbors
who are eligible for SNAP & WIC benefits
in partnership with Purdue Extension: Nutrition Education Program 3rd Tuesdays:
January 15, February 19, & March 19, 2019
More details on Page 7 and on Facebook.
This fall, during the annual Sparkplug Recognition Banquet,
Neighborhood Associations honored those who have gone above and beyond
to support and assist their neighbors and their neighborhood in 2018.
Join us for a year-end look back at our winners who have positively ignited others!
To all of you, thank you for all that you do to
preserve, enhance, and promote the Evansville and Vanderburgh County Neighborhoods!
The cost for both UNOE Neighborhood Association members and guests is $18.00 per person and must be paid in advance by the deadline of Thursday, October 11, 2018.
View your Dinner Choices.
Downloads the Sparkplug Banquet Registration Packet
Sparkplug Award Nominations
Each Neighborhood Association may nominate one individual, group, business, or organization that resides in your neighborhood
to receive your neighborhood Sparkplug Award at the banquet.
Reflect on who has gone above and beyond to help their neighbors and their neighborhood. Consider “Why does this person or group deserve this award?” as you select your Sparkplug Award nominee.
Nominations must be received at the UNOE office by Thu., October 11, 2018.
Take a peek back at the 2017 winners at www.unoevansville.org/2017sparkplugs
Use the Sparkplug Award Nomination Form in the registration packet to submit your Neighborhood’s award winner.
Door Prizes/Baskets
The basket raffle has proven to be one of the highlights of the evening! Neighborhood Associations are asked to participate by making a themed basket for a door prize which those in attendance are eligible to win.
Lindsey Schenk & Jenny Thomas checking out Baskets – 2017 Sparkplug Banquet
Use the Door Prize Donation Form in the registration packet to let the UNOE office know of your donation by Thu., October 11, 2018.
Neighborhood Photos Sought
Each Neighborhood Association may submit up to 5 photos of persons, projects, buildings, etc. that show something positive about your association’s work and/or your neighborhood’s assets or both, while trying to tie in with the banquet’s theme.
2017 Lincolnshire Front Porch Festival
A one-line caption should accompany each photo. The photos with captions will be used in a PowerPoint presentation at the banquet.
Photos must be delivered/mailed to the UNOE office or emailed to office@unoevansville.org by Monday, October 1, 2018. <<NOTE EARLIER DEADLINE
2018 West Side Car Show – Linda Jones & Donna Montgomery of CHAIN
Sponsorship Ads
Neighborhoods are invited to purchase an ad that will be part of the banquet program. See the details for each level of sponsorship.
Sponsorship forms are due to the UNOE office by Thursday, October 11, 2018.
Join us for the 2018 Candidates Forum during our September General Meeting on Thurs., Sep. 27 – 6:00pm at the C K Newsome Center, 100 Walnut St., Rec Room.
**PLEASE NOTE THE STARTING TIME CHANGE**
Candidates in contested races have been invited to speak. More than a dozen candidates have agreed to participate so far.
Contested Race Candidates Participating
US Representative – 8th District
US Senator from Indiana
State Senator – District 49
State Representative – District 76
Prosecuting Attorney – 1st Judicial Circuit
County Commissioner – 2nd District
County Council – District 4
Knight Township Trustee
EVSC School Board – District 1
EVSC School Board – District 2
EVSC School Board – At-Large
Each candidate will be given 2 minutes to speak, introducing themselves and their issues. Then, you’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and hear their replies.
For offices with uncontested races, the candidates will not be given time to speak, but are encouraged to attend.
We look forward to meeting the candidates, hearing about their campaigns, key issues and how their concerns relate to neighborhoods and the people who reside within them.
The public is always welcome.
TOOLS FOR VOTERS
Online Voter Registration – Indiana residents have until midnight on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 to register in order to participate in the November General Election. Indiana Voter Profile – Register to vote. Checking voting status. Find voting locations. Absentee Voting – Information and deadlines Download the IN.gov app – The IN.gov app acts as a warehouse for all of the apps offered by the State of Indiana. Vanderburgh County Voter Registration – 812-435-5222 – 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Civic Center Room 214, Evansville Precinct Maps – Vanderburgh County
Join us for our August General Meeting on Thurs., Aug. 23 – 6:30pm at the C K Newsome Center, 100 Walnut St. This month we’ll be in the Rec Room–just follow the signs.
Our August General Meeting will take a different approach and agenda than usual months. During the UNOE Board Retreat earlier this year, members sought to pool information that had been gleaned from Neighborhood Associations throughout the year. Repeatedly, someone said, “We need to ask the Neighborhoods.” From that, we’re launching the Neighborhood Summit format for this month.
Plan now with the members of your Neighborhood Association to be a part of this special gathering as we together…
~ Discuss the successes & challenges of Neighborhoods
~ Encourage one another in the essential work we do
~ Identify action steps for continuing to preserve, enhance & promote the Evansville and area neighborhoods
Neighborhood Presidents, watch for more information in the mail and/or email to equip you for preparing with your members for this gathering.
Together we can learn from one another, encourage each other and discover ideas and solutions for continuing the great impact that neighborhoods have on our community!
July 28, 2018 is Neighborhood Celebration Day at the Franklin Street Bazaar. Neighborhood associations are invited to set up a booth and have an activity or game to share during the event. This special day has been set aside to create awareness of what neighborhoods do.
At your booth or table, you can do pretty much whatever activity you’d like, just no sales. Prizes are always a hit. Western Terrace is doing temporary tattoos for the kiddos. Another booth is doing chalk and coloring pages. You can pass out newsletters and show pictures of what your association is doing, while visiting with those who come by the booths.
You should bring your own helpers, tables, chairs and activities. If you have a canopy that would be great. Otherwise neighborhoods can be together under available tents. If you’re having a hard time coming up with ideas, we’ll connect you with others who’ve been doing such events for a while.
Set up is to be completed by 8:45. The event is 9:00am – 1:00pm.
For neighborhoods that let us know by Wed., July 25th of your intent to be present, an 11x17in sign with your Neighborhood Association’s basic information from your webpage on the UNOE website will be designed/printed for you and displayed at the booths.
So far, the West Sector is represented by Diamond-Stringtown, Helfrich, Poplar Grove, Western Terrace and Westside Improvement Association. The South Sector neighborhoods currently known are Culver, Greater Lincolnshire and Tepe Park. The East Sector will have representation from Oak Hill.
Please contact the UNOE office if your neighborhood would like to participate or have any questions.
office@unoevansville.org or 812-428-4243
We invite you to join us for our Open House at the new office of United Neighborhoods of Evansville in the EVPL Annex on Thurs., July 26, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at 320 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Drop in for a tour, refreshments and a visit! Parking is available in the Annex lot at the intersection of Cherry St and ML King Jr Blvd, near Buckner Towers. Enter through the door closest to the intersection/stoplight.
