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Continuing Heartside as a Tribe?

2008-09-02T17:02:21Z

Welcome to the three newest members!
Due to the ongoing problems with Tribe.net, moving this group to a more reliable
social networking site is up for discussion:

What services have you found reliable for display/sales of your artwork?

On a scale of 1-10, how much do you actually use Tribe.net for Heartside Neighborhood networking?
[10=never]

What would you suggest we do to make the Heartside Tribe more useful if we decide to remain here?

Please post replies to this topic here. Please do not send the user "heartside" your replies.

Thanks!

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WT . . .hrm . . ? reposted from WBF.Blog

2008-06-24T16:35:15Z

So feeling like I have really neglected this web offering; I came to post the obligatory seasonal photo, catch up, whatever . .

To my immense frustration, I cannot stay logged in long enough to post anything, the photo upload kept rejecting my photos, had to change my profile from charcoal to blah grey just to see the module editors and so on and so on ad nauseaum. I fully expect I will have to copy this post into the buffer so I can paste it once I login yet again. Additionally there is a post from the little man behind the curtain informing he has assembled a 'crack' team to help improve tribe.

Have we not been waiting patiently for the 'improvements' for two-ish years? I can only deduce the promised 'improvements' are limited to the paying customers once again. Don't get me wrong; I am all for memberships paying for the high cost of providing quality service; it ain't cheap to maintain a web presence. However; why would I be willing to pay for a membership when the basic free membership is such a poor representative of decent customer service and functionality? I am frustrated with the promised 'coming-soon' modules which never did, the fact that I cannot post modules from other services here, and the same tired dozen or so 'layout' offerings.

I do not especially need Tribe, I have a pro Flickr membership [who's free service is first rate BTW]. I have a Blogger doo-dah, a myspace [sandbox for neglected kiddies], and various other web 2.0-ish tools I like. I am practically the only one who posts on the heartside tribe.

So perhaps Tribe as a showcase for my artwork, interests and social connections is no longer an effective or efficient choice. Something to ponder . . .

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Happy Holidays

2007-12-20T23:33:43Z

I send my wish for Happy Holidays to all my nieghbors. :)

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A Birthday Wish of Sorts

2007-09-19T18:48:09Z

Today marks the 25th birthday of our favorite emoticon the smilie. That is all.

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Editorial: Casey's & the Fabric of a Mixed-Use Neighborhood

2007-04-26T00:04:30Z

originally posted: Sat, March 10, 2007 - 10:16 AM
I did not start this post as an editorial, so if you do not care about the Heartside neighborhood,
feel free to move along to something more intriguing. That being said, if you are still reading,
you must care something about the neighborhood. We commence; I do not frequent Casey's
as often as I would if I could afford to eat out. However...

The implications associated with the closing of Casey's reach far beyond a temporal
point in space and time. And far beyond the loss of an inexpensive, friendly place
to eat and socialize. First things first:

1. Does Casey wish to continue serving the Heartside Community?
2. a) Has Dwelling Place, Inc. and/or our Public Safety officer negotiated with Casey to solve community problems?
b) Have the principal parties involved explored any alternative locations to better facilitate quashing
the problematic social concerns?
3. What steps have the the HDNA/HTC/Heartside.Downtown Business District, et all, taken in this matter, if any...

The first question being the most important. The anecdotal feedback I have received from neighbors
who go to Casey's every morning runs along the lines of Casey not being all that enthused about
continuing to operate in the location/manner he has to date. These same neighbors over the last
two years have said that if Casey closes, he has no plans to reopen in another location.
It is common knowledge that Casey is not livin large off the restaurant. In fact, if it were not for
the $10 church, Casey would not be able to pay the wage price point for prep services.
Additionally, the community breakfasts Casey and area philanthropists host are 100% funded
by donation/volunteer labor. That being said, Casey's own comments run along these lines,
"I'm in my seventies, if I close my restaurant, what would I do?" This is Casey's life's work
and it is worth something.

What is of greater concern to this author is the strain Degage will incur as a result of being
'the only game in town' between the hours of 6:00 and 10:00-ish. Questions 2 & 3 above
come into sharp focus when looking at the near future in our neighborhood. Being a regular
visitor to Degage in the early evening, I am increasingly uncomfortable at Degage. I belong to the
eat and run contingent.

I will say this to all parties concerned with the improvement and safety of our neighborhood; the GRPD do
a pretty good job of upholding their end of Heartside's reputation as a safe neighborhood. The missions,
Degage and God's Kitchen are not going away, nor do the Heartside community wish them to.
It is time for ALL parties interested in the safety and ambience of our little 'burb to work together
to insure that any business or service agency who wishes to become or remain a
part of the fabric of Heartside has all the opportunity to do so.

The first step in this process is for ALL interested parties to sit down at the table,
roll up their sleeves and do some tangible community cooperation. The sub-sub-sub dividing of
our neighborhood into little, exclusive niches who do not work together with the other cultures
in the neighborhood is the very ideology which will kill the revitalization effort before it has
a chance to fully bloom into the model integrated community we all dream of.
I digress...

Casey's restaurant, if he chooses and only he can choose, could be the model for creative community
problem solving. It is his decision and his alone. Casey has the option to appeal to the neighbors
directly. If he decides he wishes to relocate in the neighborhood, he has only to ask his patrons
and neighbors for help. The community will honor his request, even leap at the opportunity to
return the kindness he has shown us, back to him with vigor.

However...

Those of you who make a living, hobby or passively participate in public, illegal activities which harm
a fabulous neighborhood be aware that Casey's closing will not be forgotten. Sooner or later, those of us
who believe in this most unique of mixed-use neighborhoods, will be fed up. Our intolerance will turn
on you and there will not be an alleyway, parking lot, abandoned building or doorway left that you can
misuse and abuse for your own self indulgent gain. Nobody profits from your narcissistic lifestyle,
not even you.

My gut feeling is that when the wave of the negative impact from Casey's closing hits Degage's shores,
things will change. The loss of the only restaurant in the fast food price point will drive all those
dollars out of our neighborhood. Burger Regent, The Golden Humpback and Your Southern Uncle
none of whom have their corporate headquarters in South West Michigan, will be the windfall
beneficiaries. Sad to say, it will be too late for Casey's and his patrons.

Perhaps the neighbors who eat at Casey's on a regular basis would be willing to do a little fact finding
and report here for the benefit of all? Then and only then, will the neighborhood be able to
speak and act with one voice according to Casey's wishes and what is best for the future
of the neighborhood.

Thanks for reading, scrape together two bucks and go to Casey's before March 30, 2007,
tell him Thank You. And TIP Jana, Leslie and Sandy. THEY will be unemployed too.

in response to: Support Efforts for Casey's Restaurant

GrandRapids.tribe.net/listing...e178ed4e

One way you can show your support of Casey is to join your
neighbors protesting the closing of Casey's Restaurant.
They have been out front since the announcement and
press coverage earlier this month.
They would be glad to see you out there with them.
Join them every day except Sunday.

Show your support for Casey's Restaurant in a big way
and don't forget to TIP Shelly, Leslie and Sandy!

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Upcoming Art Season - What are you working on?

2007-04-04T19:47:13Z

The snow will melt, eventually. The summer Heartside Art season is three-ish months away,
have you thought about it yet?

What are you working on currently?
Do you have a new product line or innovative idea?
Will you be vending individually or with other Heartside Artists?

Feedbacks, Feedbacks!

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Heartside.Tribe Guidelines and Help

2007-03-27T14:51:06Z

We are in our second year. It is our hope that we can continue to grow our membership with witty, creative,
talented people who need a free place to display their art, photography, writing and so forth.

>>>>>>> This is the ONLY appropriate thread to post requests for help and so forth. <<<<<<<<
All post of the help me, I have a question nature in other places will be gently removed, posthaste.

Q: Why should I choose Heartside.Tribe, there are plenty of places on the Internet?

A: Because Heartside.Tribe was started to provide independent artists, photographers, writers, musicians,
and DIY'ers if all descriptions a free place to showcase their talent. Heartside neighbors are talented people
and they needed a spot on the web to show the world what they can do.

Q: Is Heartside.Tribe a private group or can anyone join?

A: Anyone can join, however the user 'Heartside' who moderates this tribe, will take a look at
your user site for purposes of promotion and featured content listings, so show off your great work!

Q: Are there any restrictions on content?

A: Yes and no. We want the widest audience possible for your work therefore, we request you post only
content suitable for all ages in the Heartside.Tribe discussion forums and tribe photo listings. We require
you you to refrain from posting artwork, or written material which reference explicit sexual content.
Example:
a nude is within the guidelines as long as breasts and genitals are not visible. [period]
Written material which contains any description of explicit sexual acts, racisim, user-flames
trolling or spamming is not allowed in the public tribe posting. [period]

Q: I have something I'd like to trade, sell, barter or I need to something, Can I post here?

A: Yes! Your artwork, photography, music, white elephant sale, roommate request and so on
are welcome in the Listings forum or the Requests forums. Generally, tribe lets them stand
for thirty days. It will notify you of the status of your listing at least once as well as let you know
when your listing is about to expire. If your goal was not met, you are free to repost in the appropriate place.

HOWEVER... Blatent commercial spamming will not be tolerated. If your post is not in the appropriate
place, most likely a request to move it will arrive in your Inbox. If it is not taken care of, it will be deleted
without notice within 48 hours. You are free to repost appropriately.

Debate and discussion is what makes life interesting. It challenges our paradigms, makes us question
ourselves and hopefully motivates us to grow. That's all good and welcome here.

We hope your association with Heartside.Tribe is a stimulating and satisfying one.
Welcome aboard!

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Hello to Everyone who happens onto this TRIBE

2007-01-16T17:43:09Z

HI YA, Folks, how nice of you coming here to take a peek at our cozy little community, in the midst of this major metropolis. I would like to be the first to announce the fact that Heartside Ministry is the
No. 1result for a goggle.com search for the key word "heartside" where as our Heartside.Tribe's profile is rounding out at the No. 9 result. Take a few extra moments to look around, surf the Heartside ministry web site while you’re at it.
Be sure to visit Walks_by_faith's and our newest friend, Jesse's blogs'. Recently they have been turning out some fantastic weaving patterns on the looms. Some of their pieces are posted onto their blogs.
Better yet get on down to the Heartside Ministry Art gallery and you can get a live front row seat and see just all the labor, excitement and enjoyment embraced while creating these truly amazing art pieces.

The Heartside Art Gallery is located at:
54 Division Avenue South East
Grand Rapids Michigan
49503

PH. (616) 235-7211

Hours of operation:

Tuesday thru Friday
From 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon hour)
Re-opening at 1:00pm until closing at 4:00pm

If in the event of special extended hours or weekend hours of operation, there will be limited advertisement of such events as governed by the Heartside Ministry Art program’s budget restraints. (Hint, Hint, any and all donations of supplies, equipment is always welcomed. Especially if said donations are towards resource balance subsidization, you know $$, $$$. $$
If you are looking for a church family then you should come and visit Sunday services with fellowship usually starting around 10:30am Sunday morning. Services start around 11:30am. Lots' of good people and as always an inspiring message given by Pastor's Barb or James, as well as invited guests.

Hard Times Cafe is another way to get the true feeling of a close knit community. Hard Times Cafe is a weekly gathering of neighbors for the purpose of social gathering, buy everyday items at discounted prices by which payment is in the form of points earned including various objectives. There is a community meeting where neighbors can voice opinions as well as receive information on numours subjects. Many time there are guests speakers. This oppertunity starts at 4:oo pm on wednesdays at Westminster Church followed by the meeting starting at 5:00, supper is provided at 6:00pm, followed by an occasional game of BINGO...
Check out all the excitement going on in the Heartside neighborhood.

See you then. :) Kyle...

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Agenda for October 30 @ heartside ministries 5pm

2006-10-24T01:17:37Z

1. Call to order, respect reminder –
Attendance:
2. Approval of agenda and minutes–
3. Secretary’s Report – Status of Office, Old records, file cabinet—put locked four drawer in office, request to order paper for office
4. Treasurer’s Report – Online banking, financial report
5. Committee Reports:
a. Executive - met to create agenda

b. Art Contest – report on status of Art Reception

c. Membership – file created and updated, Call for Outreach flyer created need to be printed

d. Public Safety– report on meeting today,
Next meeting: ___________________

e. Garden- report on meeting with Parks & Rec director

f. (Community Development-)

6. Old Business:
A. Domain Name for HDNA website- Memo from Ted with quotes
7. New Business:
A. Discuss Agenda for Public Safety Committee, Vision/Mission statement needed
B. Reports from City
C. Meeting Schedule:
Board Meeting- 1st Monday of the month
Executive Committee- 2nd Monday of the month
General Meeting- 3rd Monday of the month
All meetings at Heartside Ministries at 5pm, unless otherwise noted
8. The Chair will entertain a motion to adjourn at
[ ] by ___________.

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Minutes for HDNa Meeting October 16, 2006

2006-10-16T21:52:13Z

HDNA Board Meeting Minutes:
Executive Committee Elections

1. Call to order, respect reminder – Bill, Peckich 5:05pm
Attendance: Mike Tate, Bill Peckich, Mike Katerberg, Jason Buzzalini, Anthony Harell, Vicki Hiar, Stephanie Richards, James Schuen, Bruce Barresi, Maria Riley, Kathy Sam, Travis Childs
2. Approval of agenda and minutes– all approved.
3. Secretary’s Report – Status of Office
Mike donated manila folders which will be used to sort the committee files
We should order some paper so that we don’t have to keep using
4. Treasurer’s Report – Derek went to the bank today to file for debit card so that we can get access the account online. Rick Frederick meeting with Bill to work out May’s report.
5. Committee Reports:
a. Executive -
b. Art Contest – request for funding of submission flyer printing
All approved to allocate $35 on flyers.
c. Membership – file created, need membership folder to see status of dues for 06-07
d. Public Safety– Jim Jones- did not meet today, will reschedule. Keep Community Development in mind, but eventually should re-establish community development committee.
e. (Community Development-)
f. (Garden -)

6. Old Business:
A. Domain Name for HDNA website- Ted said SURE he will be webmaster. Said price might be more than what was quoted. Ted will write up and present
B. New Membership – Call for Outreach
7. New Business:
A. Elections of HDNA Board Executive Committee- Nominations for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer. Nomination for Bill as President (declined). Nominate Stephanie Richards, seconded. No other nominations. Motion carrie to establish President Stephanie Richards. Maria nominated Jason Buzzalini as VP, seconded. Jason nominated Bill for Vice President. Open show of hands vote or closed ballot. Closed ballot approved. James counted the ballots—Bill Peckich won. Nominations for Treasurers—Vicki nominated Derek Lee, accepted. No other nominations. Motion to close nominations. Derek continues as treasurer. Anthony nominated Vicki Hiar. Maria nominated Bruce, declined. Motion to close nominations, all approved. Vicki Hiar is the new secretary.
B. Nominations to fulfill board positions. Stephanie nominated Rick Frederick to board, all approved. Bill nominates Maria Riley, accepted. Full board. Kathy Sam resigned from board of directors and membership. Rick Frederick nominates Travis Childs, all approved.
C. Establish Garden Committee – shifting garden to Heartside Park, Richa will not take role as garden manager. Stephanie, Travis, Jason, Derek, Rick Frederick, Anthony Harell. Will meet Wednesday at HTC at 3pm. Maria suggested name tags for security purposes.
D. Next Meetings: Bill recommends that we schedule an executive committee meeting
Executive Committee Meeting- October 23, 5pm
Board Meeting- October 30, 5pm

8. The Chair will entertain a motion to adjourn at
[ 5:50pm] by Bill.

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Minutes for HDNA Meeting October 9, 2006

2006-10-16T19:37:18Z

Minutes

1. Call to order, respect reminder – Bill
Attendance: Stephanie Richards, Anthony Harrell, Richa, Jeff Dykehouse, Vicki hiar, Bill Pekich, Mike S. katerberg, Derek lee, Jason Buzzalini, Jim Jones, James Shuen, Bruce Barres, Dani Harris (Street reach), Lawrence Orlando, Michael lee tate, Maria Riley, Kathy Sam.
2. Approval of agenda – all approved
3. Secretary’s Report – Status of office
Sorted through public safety committee file, we need to figure out how to sort files (public safety/park (patrol and formation)) Can be sorted more when committees are formed for park and public safety
4. Treasurer’s Report –
Draft report financial statement still needed-
$900.13 checking, $4133.16 Savings account
Rick Frederick received check for reimbursement
5. Committee Reports:
a. Executive - met to create agenda
b. Art Contest – description of flyer for submissions
c. Membership – file created, will take forms from new attendees so they can vote on board nominations
d. (Community Development-)
e. (Public Safety–)

6. Old Business:
A. Domain Name for HDNA website- Still need to talk to Ted and find a webmaster
Rick N said no, Ted said no
Still need someone to take the roll of webmaster
B. New Membership – Call for Outreach
7. New Business:
A. Elections of HDNA Board- asked to serve for at least one year, term may extend to two years, attendance of meetings is expected,
Richa noted that the bylaws require a notice of elections, which might’ve increased attendance. Should be two weeks formal notice. Looked at Bylaws and noted the mistake.
Proceed with nominations
Nominations for Anthony Harrell, Jim Jones, Jason Buzzalini, Derek Lee, Danelle Harris, Bruce Barresi, Stephanie Richards, Maria Riley (not accepted), Lawrence Orlando(not accepted), Richa (not accepted), Mike Tate, Mike Katerberg, Vicki Hiar, Jeff Dykehouse (not accepted), Bill Peckich, Kathy Sam. Nominations closed (all approved).
B. Establish Public Safety Committee -Motion to have Jim Jones as public safety chair. On committee- jeff Dykehouse, Vicki hiar, Maria, Mike, Jay
Meeting of the committee- Monday 3:00, October 16th, 2006
C. Next Meetings:
Board- Executive Elections- October 16, 5pm
Board Meeting- October 23, 5pm
D. Next board meeting will establish a park garden committee

8. The Chair will entertain a motion to adjourn at
[5:45pm] by _Derek lee, all approved.

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Art Contest

2006-10-16T19:36:14Z

Call for Submissions
Heartside/Downtown Neighborhood Association New Logo Design
Purpose: Create a new logo for HDNA while building community participation and commitment.
Who should participate:
Anyone with connection to Heartside and a vision for the neighborhood.
(ie. Grand Rapids area schools, businesses, including grass roots, churches, intuitive artists in neighborhood, those involved in programs such as Innovare, Shining Through, Heartside intuitive artists, people of like challenges).
What:
Artistic expressive logo for HDNA (Heartside/Downtown Neighborhood Association) to be used for letterhead, website, business cards, and other formal documents.
Also, please submit a statement about your work, answering the following questions:
What is your connection to Heartside? What is your vision for Heartside in the near future (ie. How do you plan to contribute)? What changes would you suggest for the Heartside Community?
Two ways to submit your work:
Email submissions to slr5@calvin.edu attention: Anthony
Drop off at Heartside Ministries (54 S. Division) c/o Anthony Harrell
Deadline: November 13, 2006

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A Couple of Interesting Articles

2006-09-27T08:40:18Z

http://www.mackinac.org/archives/2005/012005DN-worst.pdf#search=%22job%20loss%20in%20michigan%22

http://www.mackinac.org/archives/2005/012005DN-worst.pdf#search=%22job%20loss%20in%20michigan%22

http://www.brook.edu/metro/mei/20060727_manufacturing.htm

Just a few articles about job loss in Michigan. Some food for thought when it comes to the upcoming election. That is all.

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Minutes for 9/25/06 HDNA meeting

2006-09-25T21:38:46Z

1. Call to order: 5:15pm, respect reminder –
2. Approval of agenda – all approved
3. Secretary’s Report – Status of office: request for help with filing in office
4. Treasurer’s Report –
Draft report financial statement- not available
$20 Check to state- HDNA registered name
Check still needs to be cut for R Frederick
5. Committee Reports:
a. Executive -
b. Art Contest – Anthony, Stephanie, Buzz, Derek, and R. Frederick
c. Membership -
d. (Community Development-)
e. (Public Safety–) clean sweep, park safety, etc
Vicki and Buzz volunteered to steer the public safety committee into re-existence—prep for standing committee

6. Old Business:
A. Domain Name for HDNA website- looking for webmaster- Teddy? Would he be willing to get it going. CMC? Or other college folks?
B. Board Elections October 9th
C. New Membership – Call for Outreach
Changes and edits to flyers for membership
Kathy and Mike volunteered to put labels on flyers Wednesday at noon
Challenge- each board member should try to bring in 3 new members for the election meeting.

7. New Business:
A. Recommendation from Exec Board to form Public Safety Committee once the new board is established
B. Next Meetings:
Executive Committee- October 2, 5pm
Board Meeting/Elections- October 9, 5pm

8. The Chair will entertain a motion to adjourn at
[ 5:40pm ] by Buzz, all approved.

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HDNA Agenda for 9/25

2006-09-24T03:05:13Z

1. Call to order, respect reminder –
2. Approval of agenda –
3. Secretary’s Report – Status of office
4. Treasurer’s Report –
Draft report financial statement
$20 Check to state- HDNA registered name
5. Committee Reports:
a. Executive -
b. Art Contest -
c. Membership -
d. (Community Development-)
e. (Public Safety–)

6. Old Business:
A. Domain Name for HDNA website-
B. Board Elections October 9th
C. New Membership – Call for Outreach

7. New Business:
A. Recommendation from Exec Board to form Public Safety Committee once the new board is established
B. Next Meetings:
Executive Committee- October 2
Board Meeting/Elections- October 9, 5pm

8. The Chair will entertain a motion to adjourn at
[ ] by _________ seconded______.

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Heros - originated by Kyles_pottery

2006-09-11T16:20:02Z

Hey Heartside.Tribe, Kyles_pottery started an interesting thingy here. Join him and post a picture, poem or essay on what makes a Hero.
Thanks Kyle!
P.S. Post it on YOUR blogpage.

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HDNA Agenda for 9/11

2006-09-08T22:14:20Z

Agenda

1. Call to order, respect reminder –
2. Approval of agenda –
3. Secretary’s Report – Status of office
4. Treasurer’s Report –
Draft report
Request to approve a $20 Check to state to register name HDNA
5. Committee Reports:
a. Executive Committee –
V.P. proposal
b. Art Contest Committee-
c. (Community Development-)
d. (Public Safety–)

6. Old Business:
A. Domain Name for HDNA website-
Recommendation from Exec. Board
B. Call for additional members- Outreach

7. New Business:
A. Call to Engage members and board members
B. Next Meetings:
Executive Committee- September 18, 3pm
Board Meeting/Elections- September 25, 5pm

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HDNA minutes for Aug 28

2006-09-06T19:09:46Z

Bill requested a motion to move item 7 b to item 3. All approved. Request for apology to be delivered to board. All approved. Letter from j. hash- resignation in lieu of apology. R. Frederick read letter of apology. V. Reed read letter of apology. Bill asked the letter writers to step outside so the issue can be discussed. Discussion of letters. Motion to remove V. reed from board. Seconded. Discussion followed. Request for intervention protocol? Push to move beyond issues. Motion to accept apology from R. Frederick. Motion carried. Motion to accept apology of v. reed. No second. Motion to remove v. reed under article 7. Seconded. Motion carried. Apologizers re-entered. Motions were presented.
Secretary’s report- nothing new to report.
Treasurer’s report- online access will be made available soon. Bank statements will help to create report soon.
Discussion of Heartside picnic money. ~$1,600. Money belongs to Heartside picnic association. Money raised to hold picnic, housed in HDNA account because R. Frederick was treasurer at the time. Motion to say that it’s ok to hold the picnic money as restricted money. Motion carried.
Exec. Report- Election of new V.P., suggestion of cooling off period of two weeks. Motion carried to elect a vice president in two weeks.
A. Dues Proposal
Every two members you bring in= $1
Every 1 hour of work for HDNA = $1
Cannot be doubled with HTC hours.
Motion to accept the proposal. Motion carried.
B. Domain name- tabled til next meeting. Motion carried.
C. Discussion of Premier/HBA advocating for relationship. Suggestion to have Heartside artists create sign for Premier shop.
7. A. HTC/HDNA relations
R. Frederick spoke for HTC saying “we want to get along” HTC should get own non-profit status which will help with relationship. General feelings of positive attitude and hope for a good relationship.
B. Art contest- Anthony contest for HDNA logo- presented proposal, draft dates, invitation to invite neighbors to participate and take ownership. Discussion of restriction to Heartside resident artists. Transition to participating in this community. Inclusion and invitation to participate. No one will be excluded. Motion to form committee to research said proposal. Motion carried. Nominate A. Harrell as chair. Committee: Jason, derrek, r Frederick, Stephanie.
~notes taken by Stephanie

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Some notes from the August 21 HDNA meeting

2006-08-21T17:01:59Z

There really aren't any minutes to speak of. However there were some things said that need to be covered.

N Fish has resigned his position on the board.

D. Lee is working on a financial picture for us. He stated that he will post it here and have hard copy available as soon as he can. This could possibly happen by the end of the week. Please check back here later in the week for updates.

V. Reed stated that we need to get our report ready for the state, we need to get our EIN situation straightened out (a letter will be drafted and sent out this week) and there was one other thing which my swiss cheese brain has forgotten. Little help please V. Reed.

I think that about covers all the important facts. Again, if I have missed anything please reply here with corrections. Thank you.

J. Hash

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A Meeting Added to the Schedule!!!!

2006-08-17T22:29:51Z

A meeting has been added to the schedule of meetings for the HDNA. It is scheduled for Monday, August 21 at noon. It will be held in Heartside Ministry. Also on August 21 at 5 p.m. there will be a meeting of the Executive Committee, also in Heartside Ministry. Thanks to everyone for thier support.

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HDNA Interim Board Minutes for August 14, 2006

2006-08-15T19:53:14Z

A quick note before the minutes. I am not currently the acting secretary. Due to a prior commitiment the acting secretary was unable to attend the August 14 meeting. If there is anything I have missed, please feel free to add those items to this thread. Thank you. And now the minutes.

Call to order at 5:00 pm

Approval of Agenda: J. Hash moved to approve the agenda. V. Reed seconded. Motion carried.

Secretaries Report:
Office Update: J. Hash moved to go ahead with the plan to have 100 stickers made to make neccesary changes to the contact information on the HDNA membership fliers with the contact information changed to that of our acting president. B. Peckich amended to make the contact information read HDNA@heartside.org. B. Peckich seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Treasurers Report: V. Reed moved to request that the bank release the last three years of transaction documents. B. Peckich seconded. Motion carried.

V. Reed moves to give the Treasurer and President the authority to publish the names on the checking account requesting that within 30 days those people contact the HDNA via letter. If in 30 days there is no contact we remove thier name and notify the bank. A. Harrell seconded. Motion carried.

J. Hash moved that we send R. Fredrick a registered letter to request the release of any and all documents pertaining to the funds of the HDNA within five business days. D. Lee seconded. Motion carried

Executive Committee Report: J. Hash moved that the copier in the office only be used by HDNA board members for HDNA business. V. Reed seconded. Motion carried.

Board Member Election: J. Hash nominated J. Jones. V. Reed seconded. J. Jones was elected.

D. Lee nominated J. Buzzalini. J. Jones seconded. J. Buzzalini elected.

A. Harrell nominated B. Baressi. V. Reed seconded. B. Barresi elected.

N. Fish nominated D. Harris. A. Harrell seconded. D. Harris elected.

B. Peckich moves to close nominations for Board Members. V. Reed seconded. Motion carried.

Election of Vice President: A. Harrell nominated A. Harrell. J. Jones seconded

B. Peckich nominates N. Fish. D. Harris seconded.

V. Reed nominated V. Reed. N. Fish seconded.

B. Peckich moved to close nominations. J. Hash seconded. Motion carried.

Ballots were then passed out and votes were cast. V. Reed was elected to the postion of Vice President.

New Business: V. Reed moved that the Executive Commitee look into options for payment of dues. B. Peckich seconded. Motion carried.

J. Hash moved to have a meeting on Monday, August 21, 2006 at noon. B. Peckich seconded. Motion passed.

V. Reed moved to adjourn meeting at 7:00 pm. D. Lee seconded. Motion carried.

Meeting Attendees:

Board members:
V. Reed
J. Hash
A. Harrell
D. Lee (Treasurer)
N. Fish
B. Peckich (President)

Facilitator:
J. Schuen

Guests:
M. Tate
J. Jones
J. Buzzalini
D. Harris
B. Barresi

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HDNA - Interim Board Minutes 7.24.06

2006-08-07T21:42:38Z

The bi-monthly meeting of the HDNA interim board of directors was called to order at 5:07 p. m.

J.Schuen welcomed visitors J.Hash and M.Mark.

The Agenda was approved with the Treasurer's Report item added after Approval of Minutes item.

A. Harrel moved to have minutes from the 7.10.06 posted with these minutes on Tribe as well as in print.
Approved w/o objection.

Treasurer's Report - no report this meeting.

A review of the definition of a Quorum according to current bi-laws was entertained.

Old Business -
B. Pekich moved to open the floor for Executive Director election.
V. Reed seconded.
Approved w/o objection.

The President's office and Secretary's office ran unapposed and were approved w/o objection.

B.Pekich moved to postpone the nominations for Vice-President until the August 21. 2006 meeing.
V. Reed seconded.
Approved w/o objection.

V. Reed nominated Derek Lee for Treasurer.
B. Pekich seconded.

R. Frederick nominated himself for Treasurer.
Lawrence Orlando seconded.

Derek Lee was nominated Treasurer.

The Executive Committee for the HDNA Interim Board is comprised of the following:

B.Pekich - President
[unfilled] - Vice-President
S.Richards - Secretary
D.Lee - Treasurer

V. Reed moved to add James Hash as an interim director.
D.Lee seconded
Approved w/o objection

B.Pekich moved to postpone further director nominations until the August 14, 2006 meeting.
D.Lee seconded.
Approved w/o objection.

V.Reed moved that the office of President and the office of Treasurer be designated as the required signatiories on all financial accounts.
J.Hash seconded.
Approved.

New Business -
Rick Frederick raised the question of remaining unpaid dues for current, serving members. A reminder of the stipulation in the bi-laws prohibiting bar on participation for lack of payment was put forth.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p. m.

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Interesting Article

2006-07-06T15:44:22Z

I ran across this yesterday. Pretty interesting article about technology and the homeless. Worth a read. http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,71153-0.html?tw=wn_story_page_prev2

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HDNA Restructuring Meeting Minutes for June 26, 2006

2006-06-27T15:27:45Z

Call to order at 5:12 p.m.

A welcome and respect reminder was given.

Approval of agenda: J. Hash pointed out there were no provisions made for old/new business. W. Holmes pointed out the fact there is a template available for agendas. J. Schuen stated the template would be used for all subsequent agendas. R. Nicholson noticed the date was incorrect. It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda (I missed who made the motion and who seconded). The motion carried.

Financial statement: W. Holmes moved that the financial report be approved as is. A. Harrell seconded. Motion carried with majority vote.

Membership: V. Reed volunteered to mantain a membership list. W. Holmes moved to have V. Reed maintain a membership list. J. Buzzalini seconded. The motion carried. Let it be known that this is not a change in membership policy. All membership dues will still be paid to the acting treasurer.

Board Election/Working group: J. Hash moves to table elections until next meeting when we will have further information on how an interim board should work. J. Buzzalini seconded. Motion carried.

The next meeting was set for July 10 at 5p.m. in the chapel of Heartside Ministry. Hope to see you there!

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Subway

2006-04-17T18:34:50Z

Okay Heartsiders, some things are a wee bit different downtown. It seems as though Subway, the Hallmark store and whatever else is in that little block of stores are undergoing some renovation. They are open. You just have to walk down this little tunnel type thing to get there. It's a little dimly lit so watch your step. That is all.

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A Little Help from the Peanut Gallery Please

2006-03-30T21:36:42Z

I do understand that we are still small and most of those in attendance aren't yet members of our little tribe, however one of our own was there. I'm talking about last nights Hard Times Cafe (heretofore known as HTC for the duration of my posting career here) and the little meeting with one Chief Harry Dolan. I have second hand knowledge and don't feel comfortable with reporting on it. I do understand that said member of our little tribe is rather busy and I'm not pushing, just wondering if there is really anything to report.

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