In Times Like These: Being Safe AND Neighborly – Encouragement and resources as we weather COVID-19 separate but together. UNOE Cares.
DISCLAIMER:Any events or meetings announced in this newsletter are contingent on mandates related to whether or not we are under a state of emergency and travel/gathering restrictions. If in doubt, contact the UNOE President, the event/meeting host or stay tuned to local media.
From the President – Find remarks from your UNOE Board President on page 2.
Special Store Hours for At-Risk Shoppers – Find a list of some of the stores offering special hours on page 2.
Unified Development Ordinance – On page 3, discover an explanation of the process being used for reviewing the City’s municipal code and what it means to every neighborhood. (Resource: www.CommUnity2020evc.com)
Proper Recycling: Find the simple guidelines on page 4 for ensuring that our city’s curbside recycling program is most effective. (Sources: City of Evansville and Tri-State Resource Recovery)
2020 Membership Packets are NOW DUE. Those who’ve not yet sent in their membership renewals can complete and submit the electronic, fillable form, so that your information can be updated more quickly. Download the Membership Packet here. See more info on page 5.
2020 U.S. Census – Invitation letters and paper forms have been hitting mailboxes during the past month. On pages 6 and 7, find information about the various ways to take the Census, how to learn the response rate of your neighborhood’s census tract and more. Follow the local effort on Facebook at 2020 Census Evanville.
Letter from EPD’s Chief Billy Bolin – Find a message for neighborhoods on page 8 and Crime Prevention Officer (CPO) contact information on page 9.
Need a Neighbor initiative – Find information on page 11 about how your neighborhood can participate and how your neighbors can seek help.
WeTip Hotline reminder on page 10 – Report crime anonymously online or by phone at 1-800-78-CRIME
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Spring Heavy Trash Pick Up and Spring Yard Waste services have been postponed until further notice. See page 10.
Caps/Lids Collection Continues – Even while you’re staying home, the opportunity to save plastic lids and caps for Bellemeade Bayard Park Neighborhood Association continues. More info available on page 10.
May 30, 2020 is Neighborhood Day at opening day of the Franklin Street Bazaar – 9:00am to 1:00pm
Many Neighborhood Associations from around the city and county will be participating with an activity or game as well as representatives to chat about their neighborhoods.
This special day has been set aside to create awareness of what neighborhoods do for our community and is a joint event with the Franklin Street Bazaar and United Neighborhoods of Evansville (UNOE).
Find us on the lawn of the EVPL’s West Branch Library, 2000 W Franklin Street, Evansville 47712
Visit our Facebook event & let us know we’ll see you there!
Starting a Community Garden free workshop hosted by Greater Evansville Community Gardeners – info on page 7.
WATCH FOR THE 2020 U.S. CENSUS
Encouraging Our Neighbors to Complete the 2020 Census
EVERY person who is counted by the Census is worth about $2700 in federal funds, grants and support for our community, according to a George Washington Institute study. These funds support schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.
When you receive your invitation to respond, talk it up among your neighbors, strike up conversations with people in the community while shopping, playing, worshiping or working. Encourage everyone to be counted for the good of everyone in our community! Learn more at 2020census.gov. Visit the local Complete Count Committee’s Facebook page: 2020 Census Evansville YouTube Channel: 2020Census Evansville Get involved in the Census Challenge.
Join us for our February General Meeting on Thurs., February 27, 2020, at 6:30pm at the C.K. Newsome Community Center, 100 Walnut St., Evansville
PROGRAM: Shaping Our Community’s Future— DMD Seeks Input on the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan – Learn about the nature of the plan – Have an opportunity to ask questions – Share your thoughts about the path ahead
GUEST SPEAKER: Kolbi Jackson, Community Development Coordinator Department of Metropolitan Development
Take the online survey at https://bit.ly/2vdmvuB More Info: https://bit.ly/3azQugp
Parks, Trees and Beautification & Your Neighborhood – Learn more about how to connect with others from our various Neighborhoods and city departments to address concerns about the environment in our community on page 1.
Your Leaders for 2020 – Election Results – See a list of UNOE Board members here and on page 2.
Best Practice for You & Your Computer – Tips from the UNOE IT/Technology Team – Page 3.
Help a Fellow Neighborhood – Donate plastic lids & bottle caps to benefit Bellemeade Bayard Park NA – Info on page 3.
Speaker Resource: SWAT Pest Management free educational programs – More info on page 4.
Survey Tools & Resources Available – Has your Neighborhood ever wondered about the interests, experience, strengths or other traits and/or opinions of your neighbors? See page 5 for some tools available to our member Neighborhoods.
Spring Heavy Trash Pickup Dates by Neighborhood – POSTPONED-Read more: click here. – For a list of items allowed, visit the City’s website. See the map & dates on page 6.
Looking Back at Neighborhood Contests – See how Helfrich NA & Western Terrace NA celebrate their neighbors on page 7.
UNOE e-Xtra News – Be a part of UNOE’s float in the Annual Mardi Gras Grand Parade! – If you have members who only see the print version of the newsletter, please share the info on this extra page!
Join us for our January General Meeting on Thurs., January 23, 2020, at 6:30pm at the C.K. Newsome Community Center, 100 Walnut St., Evansville
PROGRAM: Our Homeless Neighbors: Situations, Services & Solutions GUEST SPEAKER from Aurora Natasha Goodge, Outreach Team Lead www.auroraevansville.org
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: This meeting will include the election of officers for the 2020 UNOE Board of Directors officers. REMINDER: ONLY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION UNOE REPRESENTATIVES CAN VOTE in the elections! Please make sure your UNOE Representatives’ names & contact information are up-to-date with the UNOE office by 12:00noon before this meeting, so name badges can be readied! Call or Email the info to 812-428-4243 or office@unoevansville.org
Working Together for a Complete Count – The 2020 U.S. Census is key to the allocation of funding for our community. Learn more on page 1.
Meet Your Legislators – Find the 2020 dates on page 1.
Get Involved in Managing Invasive Plants – Learn more about CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) on page 5. Follow Vanderburgh Co. CISMA on Facebook.
Speaker Resource: Be SMART campaign volunteers are available to speak to your group to raise awareness of how responsible gun storage can save children’s lives. Learn how to schedule on page 5.
Special Day for Demonstrations of the Updated MyWater App from EWSU – Learn more on page 6 and at www.ewsu.com.
UNOE’s Nominating Committee Report – Learn more about the current nominees for elected Board positions. Nominations are accepted until the time of voting during the January General Meeting. See page 2 for details.
Preparing for the 2020 Election of UNOE Officers – Check your Neighborhood’s webpage on the UNOE website to make sure your UNOE Representatives are listed correctly. Send any changes to office@unoevansville.org or call the office by 1/23/20.
2020 Membership Packets – Packets will be mailed and emailed to Neighborhood Association 2019 Presidents at the start of 2020. You can also download the 2020 Membership Forms from our Membership page. Completed and signed forms are due by Mon,. March 2, 2020.
UNOE’s Inclement Weather Policy – UNOE office policy states that if the EVSC schools are closed due to inclement weather, the UNOE Office will be closed also. This also affects UNOE events or meetings scheduled for after hours. See page 5.
JANUARY 2020 GENERAL MEETING
January’s General Meeting will include election of officers & a program by Aurora.
WeTip Hotline reminder – Report crime anonymously online or by phone at 1-800-78-CRIME
Splash into Summer will continue in 2020. Read more on page 7 to plan ahead for donating or being a part of the pool cookouts in your neighborhood. Subscribe to the newsletter of the Dept. of Parks & Recreation: click here.
**NOTE** Date Changes for Splash into Summer Please use these dates, not what’s in the newsletter: 2020 Splash Into Summer Program June 13 Helfrich Pool June 20 Lorraine Pool June 27 Rochelle–Landers Pool July 11 Hartke Pool July 18 Mosby Pool
During the 24th Annual Sparkplug Recognition Banquet, Neighborhood Associations honored those who have gone above and beyond to support and assist their neighbors and their neighborhood in 2019.
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!
Southwest Indiana Counties Band Together for Improved Broadband – For our Neighborhoods with residents in the County: Take the survey to help.
Highlights from the 24th Annual Sparkplug Recognition Banquet– Watch for another blog post this month featuring the 2019 Sparkplug Award winners! See them now on pages 4 & 5.
Leading UNOE – What’s the purpose, composition and responsibilities of your UNOE Board members? What does each Officer do?
Preparing for the 2020 Election of UNOE Officers – Check your Neighborhood’s webpage on this website to make sure your UNOE Representatives are listed correctly. Send any changes to office@unoevansville.org or call the office by 1/23/20.
UNOE’s Nominating Committee Report – See current nominees for elected Board positions. Nominations are accepted until the time of voting during the January General Meeting. See page 7 for details.
Neighborhood Lighting Survey Update – Thank you to those Neighborhood Associations who participated! See page 8.
How Have You Used Your Yard Signs? – Send your stories to the UNOE office. See page 8.
2020 Membership Packets – After 12/1/19, Neighborhoods will be able to download the 2020 Membership Forms from our Membership page. Packets will also be mailed after the start of the year.
Tips from the City Arborist – Beware of Deceptive People Going Door to Door Soliciting Tree Work – See page 9 for a message from Sean Dickerson, Dept. of Urban Forestry, City of Evansville
Heating Advice to Stay Safe and Snug and Save Money – Helpful tips and resources for everyone. See page 11.
UNOE’s Inclement Weather Policy – UNOE office policy states that if the EVSC schools are closed due to inclement weather, the UNOE Office will be closed also. This also affects UNOE events or meetings scheduled for after hours. See page 12.
JANUARY 2020 GENERAL MEETING
January’s General Meeting will include election of officers & a program by Aurora.
