GCA June 2011 Meeting Flyer

8/6/2019 GCA June 2011 Meeting Flyer

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N o w a c c e p t i n g GCA $ 3 0 y e a r l ymemberdues per familyfor 2011.O n e vo t e p e r m e m b e r s h i p .

Roosevelt K. Vonil, President7 7 3 . 6 3 5 . 6 5 0 0 for more infoREQUEST OUR E-NEWS LETTER VIA

email: [email protected]

8202 S. Ki ng D r. , P .O. Box 507

Chicago, IL 60619

Light Refreshments Served

ATTENTION

For Your Records: Contact informationfor the new 6th Ward Aldermanic Office

ALDERMAN RODERICK SAWYER463 1/2 East 83rd StreetChicago, IL 60619

Office Number: 773.635.0006Brian E. Sleet - Chief of Staff

Jasmine McCalpin - Director ofConstituent Services

Candice Briggs - Aldermanic Aide /Scheduler

Denise Fuller- Coordinator

Cregg Davis - Coordinator

Service Requests via email:[email protected]

Schedule Requests via email:[email protected]

www.facebook.com/6thWardChicago

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1. Meeting Open & Minutes Read

2. Treasury Report

3. Presidents Opening Remarks

4. Member Vote: Conducting a surveyre: communitys top priorities forspecial focus and costs involved. Plusrecommendations for topics.

5. Member Vote: Approval toaccess funds for a GCA brochure.

6. Member Vote: Purchasing con-tact database for the Community.

7. Member Vote: GCA name update.

8. GCA Member and 6th WardNeighbor suggestions andquestions from the audience.

Still requesting guest speakerand topic suggestions.

GUEST SPEAKER THIS M ONTHStephanie Patterson, AssociateDirector, "Connections for AbusedWomen and their Children."This is anon-profit-agency that provides services tovictims of domestic violence.


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CRIME ANNOUNCEMENTS: From April 16, 2011 to May 25, 2011Reported to the GCA Safety & Security Committee: We cant know whats happening inour area unless you call us at 773.635.6500 after you call the police. Afraid? We can pass on yourcrime info for you! WE STILL NEED MORE GCA PATROL VOLUNTEERS! Call 773.635.6500 &volunteer. You can always identify GCA SECURITY PATROL VOLUNTEERS because theyrewearing lime green caps and vests with GCA identification. Show your SUPPORT & SAY HELLO

Reporting a Crime Incident:Be sur e to call the 6th District Watch

Commander's (DWC) Direc t Phone: 312.745.3610 first when reporting a crimein actionor suspicious people. REMEMBER EVERYONE: A CRIME IN ACTION orSUSPICIOUS PEOPLE!Some neighbors are calling after the crime has been com-mited-example like a car stolen. For crimes already committed, you must call 911If a crime is in action, call the Watch Commander and insist that: The 6th DistrictCommander Eddie Johnson said GCA members & Chatham neighbors should callthe DWC & 911 to report their crime. Remember, you still have to call 911 too! On Saturday, April 16th, a U.S. mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint in the block of 78th & Indiana. The postman wasrobbed of his carrier keys, that mail carriers use to open the lock box, which holds property owners' keys to the entry doorsof any apartment building in order to access multiple mailboxes. The significance of this robbery is huge because now theburglars can open any post office lock box on the front of building entry doors and access those entry door keys unless

the property owners changed their locks after the robbery. Recent high burglar activity in our community requires that aproperty owner with a lockbox holding an entry door key should have those entry door keys changedburglars could entertheir lobbies now just like the mail carriers can. Those postal keys are not customized; so one key fits all postal boxes. U.S.Postal Inspector, Randy Delfin is asking residents with any additional information or concerns to contact hi

at: 1.877.696.5322. Sketches of the perp are being passed out in our neighborhood. A neighbor who lives on the 8400 SPrairie block called to inform us that on May 11

th, a so-called female representative from the Spark Energy Company came

her home. The woman said she could reduce the neighbors electric bill. This so-called representative asked the neighbor togive her a copy of her COMED bill. Naturally, the neighbor said NO! Please exercise all caution regarding door sales repre-sentatives: dont give out any personal information. If you do want to talk to them, ask for all ID information and a number sothat you can confirm who they are by calling their companys headquarters. And lastly, dont let any strangers into your hous

Two men & a woman casing the 8100 S. Prairie block/alley area were apprehended by police on May 19 th. Vigilantneighbors spotted the men walking n the area & alerted police. Two GCA Safety Patrol members & another neighbor alsoinformed the police that a second woman was seen sitting in the car that the perps were using. But she ran away! A grateful

thank you to all of the neighbors and GCA Safety Patrol guys who reported this situation & got the police involved immediatWatchful eyes make a difference! Around May 25

th, a van was stolen on the E. 82

ndblock near State Street. A neighbor, w

lives around the corner on the block of 82nd

& State Street said another van was also stolen a week earlier on State Street.

Special Thanks From Roosevelt K. Vonil, GCA PresidentDear GCA Members, Chatham Neighbors & Other 6th Ward Guests

For those neighbors who were unable to make our May GCA meeting with Alderman Sawyer,we just wanted you to know you missed a great turn-out! Three hundred and eight (308)concerned Chatham neighbors, along with folks from the Park Manor, Chesterfield and Engle-wood communities, came to meet our alderman and his new staff. We were very pleased that

you supported us and extended a rousing show of support for Alderman Sawyer. I would al-so like to thank Allison Butts (GCA Education Chairman) for chairing the Sawyer receptionafterwards. It was obvious everyone enjoyed the event. In addition, I would like to thank DebraBanks, Marynette Giles, Ava Martin, Johnny Johnson and Fernando Carrasco for volunteer-ing to assist Mrs. Butts at the reception. With all of the excitement and rushing, Mrs.Butts was unable to get all of the names of neighbors who contributed food donations.Obviously, we cant thank you enough! However, we do want to give a personal shout-out of thanks in the July newsletter to all the wonderful people who donated food. So

please call the GCA phone line at 773.635.6500 and leave your name and contribution.We promise to mention everyone. Be sure to say it clearly and slowly. Thanks again.


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CHICAGO URBANCHILDRENS CHOIR

The Chicago Urban Childrens Choir seeksto ignite the full potential of youths from

diverse backgrounds through thetransformative power of music and inspire aspirit of discipline and personal excellence

Registration June 1-15th

REHEARSALS BEGIN: JUNE 20Every Monday & Tuesday, 6 pm7:30 pmCHATHAM FIELDS CHURCH

8050 St. Lawrence 773.723.3551www.chathamfields.org

ARE YOU RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION? You may be eligible for training you needto return to work while still collecting unemployment. The Greater West Town Community Development Project hasa full-time, daytime, 12-week, hands-on, high tech program to prepare you to work in a variety of positions in trans-portation, warehousing, & logistics. Job assistance is available upon completion of the program. Financial aid isavailable100% of costs to those who qualify. State & WIA certified training begins July 5th. Call 312.563.9028

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Chicago Pedestrian Plan Public Meetings:This summer, the Chicago Departmentof Transportation is holding a series of public meetings to help inform the development of theChicago Pedestrian Plan. This Plan is a citywide effort to identify strategies for making Chicagothe most pedestrian-friendly city in the country. There will be seven meetings throughout the

summer and a final online meeting for those who cannot make it in-person. For more info, go towww.chicagopedestrianplan.org The efforts in the development of the Pedestrian Plan dependon the input, ideas, and experiences of residents and elected officials alike. Our 6TH WARDMEETING PLACE: KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE, GREAT HALL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29th 6-8 PM

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Congratulationsto GCA 2009Scholarship

Winner & RecentCollege Grad

Geoffrey ShilohPhilander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, Arkansas

He received a Bachelors degree in Business

Administration & graduated Magna CumLaude!

Attend the 26th AnnualHunger Walk!

Where:Soldier FieldWhen: Saturday, June 25Registration: 7 a.m.

Step-Off: 8:15 a.m.The annual 5K (3.1 miles) Hunger Walk directlybenefits the Food Depository's network of 650pantries, soup kitche ns and shelters in Cook

County.In these times, they need your support.

Call 773.843.2747 for info!


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CHICAGOLAND JOB FAIRSEQUINOX FITNESS OPEN HOUSE When: Thursday, June 16th, 9:00 a.m. sharp. Where:900 N. Michigan, Chicago. Positions Available: PERSONAL TRAINERS.

BED BATH & BEYOND MANAGEMENT JOB FAIR: When: Thursday, June 16th, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL. Positions Available: StoreManagers and District Managers. Need 3+ years of retail management experience. You can applyat their online website too.

MICHAEL JORDAN'S STEAK HOUSE JOB FAIR When: Tuesday, June 21st, 9:00 a.m. to2:00 p.m. AND then 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Where: InterContinental Hotel, 505 North Michigan Ave-nue, Chicago Valencia Ballroom. Please use the upper Illinois Street entrance - DO NOT use theMichigan Avenue Main Entrance. Positions Available: Servers, Bussers, Runners, Bar & Cocktailstaff, Line/ Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, Sous Chefs and Restaurant Manager.

GLACIAL ENERGY SALES CAREER FAIR OPEN HOUSE When: Wednesday June 22nd,9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Where: Georgios Banquets Comfort Inn & Conference Centre, 8800 West159th Street, Orland Park, IL. Positions Available: Sales Agents. Glacial Energy, a National EnergySupplier is looking for experienced and motivated B2B Sales Agents with existing network of busi-ness contacts in Illinois.

DIVERSITY JOB FAIR OF OAK BROOKWhen: June 22nd

, 10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Where:Embassy Suites Lombard/Oak Brook, 707 E Butterfield Rd, Lombard IL. Plan to attend this GeneralProfessional Job Fair and meet with several of the Chicagoland areas finest employers. Employersat our events typically recruit for the following categories Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Ad-ministration, Management, IT, Accounting, Finance, Government, Security, Insurance Brokers,Clerks, Financial Analysts, Insurance, Recruiting Coordinators, Sales, Telemarketing, Cashiers,Associates, & Banks. 6 Tips for Success: Pre-register! Some Companies view the resumes be-fore the event & may invite you to come and meet them. (We recommend that you pre-register butt is not required to do so to attend. Go to website.) Dress ProfessionallyFirst impressions go aong way. Bring 15-25 Resumes. Arrive any time between 10AM and 1PM-- Plan to spend 45 minuteto one hour at the event. Prepare a brief but effective brag to let the people you meet with get to

know you. Keep an open mindmeet with as many of the companies as you can, you may bepleasantly surprised at what you find. Remember, the best way to be considered for a position isto meet the hiring managers in person. QUESTIONS, call: 815.308.5426.

ORR HIGH SCHOOL JOB FAIR When: Friday, July 8th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: ORR HIGHSCHOOL 730 N. Pulaski, Chicago IL (Chicago Ave. and Pulaski). LADIES - PLEASE DRESS PROFES-SIONALLY . MEN - PLEASE WEAR TIES. Employers will be presentSpecializing in Youth Employ-ment, Industrial, Security, Manufacturing, and Health.Please bring your RESUME and come pre-pared for interview. SEMINARS INCLUDE: Job Readiness - Effective Interviewing Techniques - CareeDevelopment Assistance also available.

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