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Newsletters

October UNOE Newsletter 2019

October 1, 2019

Download our October 2019 Newsletter here.

FEATURES THIS MONTH

UNOE to host the 24th Annual Sparkplug Recognition Banquet – Reminders & tools for registering your Neighborhood Association or for non-neighborhood guests to reserve a spot – DEADLINE: Thu., Oct. 10
Neighborhood Lighting Survey reminder, online Resources & Lighting Survey Kit contents available, including contacts for reporting street lighting concerns throughout the year – DEADLINE: Mon., Nov. 11
Being a Good Neighbor: Broken Windows & Weeds in Gutters: Who’s in Charge?
Ordinance Update: Unsolicited Materials Ordinance–What It Means for Neighborhood Associations – See full ordinance online: PDF version or searchable code database
Bicyclist & Pedestrian Safety Reminders from the Evansville Fire Department.

24th Annual Sparkplug Recognition Banquet Invitation

**MORE DETAILS:** Download the October 2019 Newsletter, read the blog post,
follow the Facebook event or visit the webpage for the banquet.

NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Jacobsville Jamboree – Energy Savings Block Party in the Jacobsville Neighborhood Improvement Association area
3rd Annual Lincolnshire Front Porch Festival in the Greater Lincolnshire Neighborhood Association area
Weed Wrangle at North Woods Nature Trail in the North Country Club Neighborhood Association area
6th Annual Fiesta Evansville – Look for the UNOE booth
Mayor’s Traveling City Hall
National Coffee with a Cop schedule – Evansville Police Department
Clean Evansville event – Keep Evansville Beautiful
Energize Evansville event – featuring the Vanderburgh County Humane Society dogs
Recycling Days through the Solid Waste Management District
WeTip Hotline reminder – Report crime anonymously online or by phone at 1-800-78-CRIME

Find more when you …

Announcements

24th Annual Sparkplug Recognition Banquet is coming soon

September 26, 2019

You’re invited to the
24th Annual Sparkplug Recognition Banquet
Thurs., Oct. 24, 2019
5:30 pm – Registration begins
6:15 pm – Dinner
Tropicana Executive Conference Center, Walnut Rooms
421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708

“It’s a Beautiful Day in Every Neighborhood”
featuring our
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Charlie Stocker
The Garden Guy
MUSIC
before/during dinner by
Gina Moore
with Bob Green, Pianist

PAID PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Registration Information

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 10, 2019.
View your Dinner Choices.

FORMS

Neighborhood Associations registering as a group should download the Sparkplug Banquet Registration Packet for all the forms needed.
Individuals/Groups/Organizations not registering with a Neighborhood Association can use the Basic Registration Form.

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 10, 2019.
Use the Sparkplug Award Nomination Form in the registration packet to submit your Neighborhood’s award winner.
Take a peek back at 2017 winners and 2018 winners.

Door Prizes: Baskets & Wreaths

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 or wreath for a door prize which those in attendance are eligible to win.

Use the Door Prize Donation Form in the registration packet to let the UNOE office know of your donation by Thu., October 10, 2019.

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.

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 Thursday, October 10, 2019.

Sponsorship Ads

The program booklet still has room for a few sponsorship ads.
For details on the sponsorship levels, download the Sponsorship Letter.
Sponsorship forms and art for ads are due to the UNOE office by Tuesday, October 1, 2019. <<NOTE EARLIER DATE THAN OTHER DEADLINES
(Dimensions for ads are noted on the form. If you’ve sponsored in the past, please note the changes for this year.)

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Newsletters

September UNOE Newsletter 2019

August 31, 2019

Download our September 2019 Newsletter here.

FEATURES THIS MONTH

UNOE to host a Candidates’ Forum featuring local contested races – Please note the time change to 6:00pm – more info here
Neighborhood Lighting Survey underway – See online Resources & Lighting Survey Kit contents available, including contacts for reporting street lighting concerns throughout the year.
Being a Good Neighbor: Yard Waste & Lawn Clippings in Our Streets
Photos from Recent Neighborhood Activities
Smoke Alarm Safety Reminders from the Evansville Fire Department.
Sparkplug Recognition Banquet – Reminder & tools for registering your Neighborhood Association or for non-neighborhood guests to reserve a spot

SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING: Candidates’ Forum

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Gerrymander Meander hosted by the League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana.
Speaker Resource: Vanderburgh Humane Society targeting 47713 zipcode
Beautifying Ballard Blitz – neighborhood cleanup hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Evansville & Ballard Neighborhood Association
Celebrate Community event hosted by e is for everyone champions & others
Special Mayor’s Traveling City Hall – Sat., Sep. 28
Coffee with a Cop schedule & EPD Partnership Meeting for All Sectors – Evansville Police Department
Clean Evansville event – Keep Evansville Beautiful
Evansville Metro Planning Organization upcoming meetings
Recycling Opportunities through the Solid Waste Management District
- General Recycling Day
- Electronics Recycling Days
- Tox Away Day
WeTip Hotline reminder – Report crime anonymously online or by phone at 1-800-78-CRIME

Find more when you …

Announcements

August UNOE Newsletter 2019

August 1, 2019

Download our August 2019 Newsletter here

FEATURES THIS MONTH

UNOE to Host the August Traveling City Hall with e is for everyone summer grill
2019 Neighborhood Yard Sign Project participant photos – Thanks to Colormax Digital for their generous discount!
Neighborhood Lighting Survey being organized
Being a Good Neighbor: Responsibility Reminders
- Illegal Dumping on Boulevards
- Care & Upkeep of Gifts
Waterline Insurance Awareness – linked to EWSU & CAPE announcement
Fall Heavy Trash Pick-Up – Information & Changes to the Program – Link to map for fall dates

AUGUST GENERAL MEETING: August 22

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Mayor’s Traveling City Hall hosted by UNOE – Wed., Aug. 28
Coffee with a Cop schedule & EPD Sector Meetings – Evansville Police Department
Clean Evansville event – Keep Evansville Beautiful
Evansville Metro Planning Organization upcoming meetings
Recycling Days through the Solid Waste Management District
WeTip Hotline reminder – Report crime anonymously online or by phone at 1-800-78-CRIME
National Night Out info – Follow on Facebook here
Fair Shot – Financial Education for the Entire Family – more info here

UNOE-HOSTED EVENTS

SPARKPLUG RECOGNITION BANQUET

It’s Time to Prepare for the
24th Annual Sparkplug Recognition Banquet

Send in your PHOTOS.
Begin to consider your SPARKPLUG nominee.
Recruit event PARTICIPANTS from among your members, neighbors & others in the community.
Decide your DOOR PRIZE (Basket or Wreath) to share.
Consider being a SPONSOR or encourage businesses you know to sponsor

More info can be found on the Sparkplug Banquet page.