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10/05/04
The Roosevelt Neighbors' Alliance
Community E-nouncements
"The RNA Neighborhood"
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The Roosevelt Neighbors’ Alliance's (RNA) mission is to advocate
for and inform the community within the RNA boundaries. This is a community-based
alliance of residents, local businesses and institutions whose aim is
to preserve and enhance the quality of life and to help shape the future
of the neighborhood.
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Announcements for October 5, 2004
1. RNA's Board Meeting TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 6th
2. Landmark Fence Update - Committee meeting - You're invited!
3. Still Time to Contribute a Foundation Stone!
They will be ordered within the next few weeks.
4. GLANCING BACK 1955 - 1965: Outstanding Work by some of the University
of Washington’s Top Artists
October 1 – November 15, 2004
5. University District Chamber's WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE U DISTRICT!
Newsletter
Scroll down for details & More (Items 6- 8)
Note: You may receive additional RNA email this month.
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Notice: New in 2004, RNA considers all within our boundaries as non-paying,
non-voting "Neighborhood members". To be a voting member,
please scroll down to item # 6. Everyone is welcome to our meetings
and events! We encourage your involvement!
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1. RNA's Board Meeting is Wednesday, October 6th
When: Wednesday, October 6th
Time: 7 - 9 PM
Where: YMCA Child Care Room, at 12th Ave NE and NE 50th
Agenda:
Park Project Report
Land Use Reports
Update: Master Use Permit: Project 2405728, 5521 12th Ave NE – Short
Subdivision of Single Family Zoned lot.
Light Rail
November meeting topics
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2. Landmark Fence Has Gone to Bid - Final Award Pending!
1) Good NEWS! The Landmark Fence will be reality very soon!!
We wish to express our appreciation to the University Family YMCA for
generously donating attention and space to help us collect the bids
and host the bid opening.
On September 24th, we received three bidders for the project. We anticipate
a contract will be awarded by mid to late October. An “inflated
bidding climate” lead to the bids being approximately 50% higher
than expected due to contractors having plenty of work and high steel
prices. Additionally, City law requires our park project to accept
the low bidder, if the low bidder is qualified to do the work. At this
time, we are gathering information on qualifications with the help
of the Parks Department. RNA needs to begin the construction this Fall
or risk losing the Neighborhood Matching Fund grant.
It looks as if the RNA can afford to award for the main gateway, or "Base
Bid", which includes construction of six river rock pillars, connecting
low 2 ft. river rock walls, metal picket fencing topping the low walls,
electrical work, artwork installation and two lanterns.
The bids for the remaining section along NE 50th Street (described
as "Additives") were over our budget. We are looking at ways
to quickly raise more money so as to build the whole. We will also
look at other creative ways to make the most of the project this Fall.
Potentially, we may finish the remainder as another phase.
2) Tracy Hager has delivered the Artifacts artworks! They are wonderful!
She has created a plan for placement in the piers, and intends to work
closely with RNA and the stone mason during installation. They are
currently in storage in Nancy's basement.
3) The RNA is organizing several parts of this construction project.
We are creating the Foundation Stones, coordinating with the Seattle
Conservation Corp to demo the existing fence and set up the security
fence, paying for the security fence and purchasing the stone partially
donated by Lakeview Stone.
Request for volunteers:
Please reply to this email if you are able to help with the park project
in the coming weeks/months. Your name will be added to the park committee
list for updates and volunteer requests.
- One of the volunteer tasks will be picking up river rocks for the
Foundation Stones, delivering them to the engravers and bringing them
back again. We'll be doing this in the near future. (You still - just
- have time to get a Foundation Stone to be included in the main gateway!)
- We request your help on raising additional cash in a short frame
of time! If you have a great idea on corporate or private contributors
that would be interested in helping us build the whole project at one
time, please contact us by replying to this email.
Nancy Bocek and Mary Hausladen
Co-Chairs, University Playground Park Committee
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3. Still Time to Contribute a Foundation Stone!
They will be ordered within the next few weeks.
We are getting down to the wire. So, please use those brochures that
came with your last newsletter, or contact Nancy for one. Learn about
the project on www.scn.org/rna .
Your contribution to the “Foundation Stone” fundraiser is
needed soon!
~ Join those dedicated to preserving and enhancing our neighborhood.
~ Take time to support your organization and its goals.
~ Make your donation to the Landmark Fence Project.
~ Contact Nancy for a brochure at 632-7760 or at nancybocek@att.net.
Your contribution will place a personalized, engraved natural river rocks
into the fence, to be enjoyed and explored for years to come. The RNA
is a 501(c)(3) corporation and contributions are tax-deductible.
Foundation Stones Messages:
YOU LIVE IN THIS, AND DWELL
IN LOVERS’ EYES. [SHAKESPEARE]
MAY YOU ENJOY
YOUR KARMA.
ALIE & PAUL
UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Thank you to all contributors for supporting this community park project!
Major contributors to date are Lakeview Stone, SAFECO Insurance, Starbucks
Coffee Company, The Seattle Foundation, Phoebe W. Haas Charitable Trust "B",
King County Special Program Grants (through King County Councilmember
Cynthia Sullivan), Seattle Dept. of Neighborhoods, University Child
Development School and UCDS Parent Association, plus many other contributors
and volunteers.
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4. GLANCING BACK 1955 - 1965: Outstanding Work by some of the University
of Washington’s Top Artists
October 1 – November 15, 2004
RNA welcomes BIF's, a "new" gallery in our community opened
in 2003, and is located at 5828 Roosevelt Way NE. Bif, himself, is a
resident in the RNA neighborhood.
Glancing Back 1955 - 1965, on view from October 1-November 15, showcases
the work of some of the University of Washington’s most distinguished
artists. From colorist Wendell Brazeau, ceramist Howard Kottler to internationally
renowned print maker Glen Alps, these works capture the raw emotions
and new vision that help mark the legacy of the Art Department at the
University of Washington in the middle of the last century.
The artists were selected for their profound influence on literally
hundreds of professional artists from throughout the northwest. “These
works are incredibly powerful. They tell stories for people and events
that have made a lasting impression on the northwest,” says gallery
owner Bif Brigman. “BIF’s is honored to exhibit these symbols
of NW art history. Every Seattleite should see this exhibition because
these works provide a deeper context and understanding of the art and
artists who have shaped art as we know it in the Pacific Northwest.”
Other prize-winning artists whose work will be on display in Glancing
Back 1955 - 1965 include: Robert Sperry, George Tsutakawa, William Hixson,
Ambrose Patterson, Virginia Banks, Irwin Caplan, Warren Hill, Patti Warashina,
C. Louis Hafermehl, Boyer Gonzales, Mutsuo Yanagihara and Ray Hill.
ABOUT BIF’s
A privately owned gallery, BIF’s was founded in 2003 as a venue
to highlight the regional artists of the 20th century who were producing
in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. It is fast becoming known throughout
the region for its distinguished collection of historical and modern
NW fine art as well as, sculpture, and decorative arts.
BIF’s is located 5828 Roosevelt Way NE at Ravenna, and is open
every day, except Monday and Tuesday, 12am to 5:30pm daily, and noon
to 4 pm on Sundays. 206.522.1607.
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5. University District Chamber's WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE U DISTRICT!
Newsletter
Issued periodically, this lists events and happenings in the University
District. To receive an email edition of WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE U
DISTRICT! You may join their “community friends list”.
Please send a request to memberservices@udistrictchamber.org .
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More:
6. Yes, Join!
7. Websites
8. The 2004 RNA Organization
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6. Yes, Join!
The RNA's name says it all - we're an "alliance" of neighbors,
grass roots and community lead. RNA is as strong as its membership, so
help us achieve our goals by being an active member: come to our meetings
and take part in making positive changes to improve our community.
RNA isn't about money, everyone in our community matters. But dues-paying
members are the ones that are tallied as RNA "members", which
is important for validating our organization to the city, other organizations
and grant makers. Due-paying members get the newsletter out, pay for
stamps, support RNA organizational expenses.
Dues range from a welcomed $10 to a more generous contribution of $30
(or more).
To join: Send in the membership form!
To renew: Are you current? Please check your last/next newsletter mailing
label for the due date!
Its easy....
1. Print this email and clip the form. Or copy and paste onto a document.
(To print this email message and avoid printing entire message - on the
print menu select one of the pages! I.e. # 2 out of 1 - 4. "Print
preview"shows the page organization, if you have that option.)
2. Mail to:
The Roosevelt Neighbors’ Alliance
C/o University Neighborhood Service Center
4534 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Or, log on to RNA's on-line membership form:http://www.scn.org/rna/forms/mem_form.htm
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RNA 2004 Membership Form
Please print and mail your membership today - Don’t Delay!
Name _______________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
City __________________________________________________________________
Zip ___________________
Phone ______________________________________ E-mail _______________________________________
"I would like to join the Roosevelt Neighbors’ Alliance with
a one year, tax-deductible membership":
Single $25 ____ Family $30 ____ Limited Inc. $10 ____ Contributing $50
____ Business $50____ Benefactor $100 ____
Volunteers are crucial to the vitality of our organization - so please
say "Yes, I would like to volunteer some of my time to help RNA
serve our neighborhood!":
Mailings _________ Special Projects ________ Telephone _______ Short
Duration Tasks_______
"I would like to donate additional funds towards":
University Playground Park Fund and the Landmark Fence project (artwork
fence, new perimeter fence, ball field and tennis court improvements).
Please inform us if your employer will match your donation.
Land use - Your direct support will assist us in our endeavors towards
a livable community.
(Please write the dollar amount and "Park Fund" or "Land
Use Fund" in memo - Otherwise donation will go into the 'general
fund'.)
Membership forms are also in all RNA newsletters. Newsletters can be
found at the University Branch Library, University Neighborhood Service
Center, University Heights Center for the Community and the University
Family YMCA. Or newsletters are available by mail; for these please reply
to this message, call Nancy Bocek 632-7760, or write Nancy Bocek 5011
9th Ave NE, 98105. Newsletters are provided with your membership.
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7. Websites
Visit RNA's website: http://www.scn.org/rna
Website for Northeast Seattle calendar and news: Northeast Seattle is
a web source for community news, events and information. http://www.northeastseattle.com/home.htm
Maple Leaf Neighborhood bulletin board: http://www.MapleLeafNeighborhood.org
Daylighting Ravenna Creek in Cowen Park:
http://www.cityofseattle.net/parks/proparks/projects/RavennaCreekatCowen.htm
City Council Website http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/council This is a link
to the City Council homepage through which you can visit each individual
councilmember's site. You can also choose to go to the mayor's, which
is hyperlinked to the above web site.
Citywide Directory http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/directory/ This is a
great resource for looking up city employees, departments and services.
Access Washington http://access.wa.gov/ State government and services
information and links.
Metropolitan King County Council homepage http://www.metrokc.gov/mkcc/members/members.htm
Links and information for King County Council.
Panorama showing 95 years of change in our beautiful city: http://www.kokogiak.com/projects/seawft/reveal_3a.html
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One especially good site is History Link: http://www.historylink.org/
This site is great for student research. It includes very good short "Magic
Lantern Tours" (several by Paul Dorpat) and a personal file for
keeping essays, images, links and notes.
Historic Seattle: Historic Seattle, founded in 1974, is the only city-wide
nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of Seattle's
architectural legacy. www.historicseattle.org
A great resource is the Seattle Times "150 Years: Seattle By and
By"/"Seattle Through the Years" from November 13, 2001:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/local/seattle_history/articles/timeline.html
. This site has good links to other history sites as well. You can spend
hours looking through them. (As I have!)
Another Seattle Times resource of Census 2000 data in "Your Neighborhood":
I especially like the maps showing income distribution, growth and population
density. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/census2000/yncharts/nw/map/newzip_dbf61_m10000.html
More details on the Census 2000 can be researched at: http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html
Powers of Ten View the Milky Way at 10 million light years from the
Earth. Just to get a more universal perspective! http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html
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8. The 2004 RNA Organization
Officers:
Karen Schmidt, President
Nancy Bocek, Vice President
Tina Roush, Treasurer
Angela Storey*, Secretary
Members-at-Large:
Susan Coleman
Carmen Cook*
Mark Gardner
Mary Hausladen
Paul Willard*
*New to the Board in 2004
Also:
Arn Slettebak, Daylighting Ravenna Creek Representative
Eric Larson, CUCAC Representative, Land Use Advisor
Mary Hausladen, University Playground Park Committee Co-Chair
Mark Gardner, Land Use Committee
Nancy Bocek, Newsletter editor and University Playground Park Committee
Co-Chair
Phillip Thiel, Land Use Advisor
Susan Coleman, NEDC Representative, Ave Group and U-D Arts and Heritage
Committee Representative
Kate Campbell, NEDC Alternate Representative
Paul Willard, UDCC representative (and Board member)
Many other volunteers have given much appreciated help in 2003-4 to
deliver newsletters and leaflets, help produce the newsletter and website,
volunteered to do project outreach, decision-making and more :
(Including) Mark Bocek, Lyla Ciardi, Carmen Cook, Bartley Dobb, Sharon
Dunn, Betsy Friedland, Darcey Harding, Ylva Hernlund, Tracy Hager, Catherine
Hinrichsen, Joan Horn, Patricia and Patrick Keenan, Jennifer Kuhn, Sarah
Larson (and friends), Susan MacKenzie, Bob Martin, Nick DiMartino, Valerie
Mehring, Jennifer Peterson, Bill Purdy, Jay Regenstreif, Jane Rowley,
Arn and Kathy Slettebak, Lucy Sloman, Julian Wheeler, Mary Wills, Mina
Wirth, Corinne Cook, and Steve Wirbilowicz.
Volunteer opportunities include: Board of Directors, land use, transportation,
University Playground Park, U-D open space, membership, grant writing,
newsletter and website. Your participation is welcomed.
The RNA is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
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You are welcome to contribute to this "e-nouncement". Please
submit your announcement or other information in ready-to-go paragraph
form, either in an email message or as a Word document to nancybocek@att.net
. The Editor and the RNA Board reserve the right to accept or deny materials
submitted and otherwise edit to suit "e-nouncement" format.
Information presented in this e-mail newsletter is not necessarily the
position, policy or activity of the Roosevelt Neighbors' Alliance. The
Editor and the RNA Board may choose to post information of an educational
or informative nature that might be of interest to the community in compliance
with the purpose of the RNA organization to inform and educate the community
on all issues that pertain to the quality of life in our neighborhood.
To request to be removed from this list please email nancybocek@att.net
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--- Nancy Bocek, Newsletter Editor
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