Upcoming Block Watch Meeting - Tuesday, Mar 11, 7pm-8:30pm
1. Block Watch Meeting – Mar 11, 7pm at 7125 South 68th Ave. The agenda is linked here: http://www.trailsideblockwatch.org/phpBB3/download.php?id=50
A couple very important items include:
a. Charter – A group of Block Watch volunteers have recently put together a Charter that is intended to be the governing document for the Block Watch. We will discuss a proposed implementation of the Charter along with newly elected Block Watch positions which will take effect on June 1, 2008. You can find a link to the proposed Charter here:
http://www.trailsideblockwatch.org/phpBB3/download.php?id=49
b. Notice of Elections - Next month in April the Trailside Point Block Watch will be holding new elections for key positions in the organization. The purpose of this Notice of Election is to solicit candidates for the election. This is an excellent opportunity for you to become more involved in the direction of our community and specifically its safety and security. Listed below are the positions with brief descriptions for each. All positions will be part of the Block Watch Board of Directors; which, after being elected will lead the Block Watch. The term is for one year. You must be 18 years of age and live in Trailside Point to be elected.
i. Manager: Chief administrative officer of the Block Watch who, among other duties, will be responsible to schedule and run all meetings, prepare an agenda for meetings with the assistance of the Secretary, act as Block Watch liaison with the HOA and other groups and organizations in the community.
ii. Secretary: Primary responsibility is to record, publish and maintain all records of Block Watch meetings.
iii. Treasurer: Primary responsibility is to keep account of Block Watch funds and provide oversight in the development of any grant funds for the Block Watch.
iv. Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol Rep (PNP): This unique position requires certain qualifications be met as required by the City of Phoenix Police Department (this is the only position with any specific job requirements).
v. At Large Board Members: Sit on the Board of Directors and participate in policy and administrative decision making.
We will go over the positions, the election process, and answer any questions at our meeting this Tuesday. If you are interested in nominating yourself for a position, please respond to this e-mail and provide your name, address, telephone number, and position of interest. Nominations will remain open until March 25 at 5 PM. As part of announcing your candidacy you may provide a 200 word statement about your qualifications, goals, thoughts and so forth about yourself for voters to read. The candidates will then be announced at the following Block Watch meeting on April 8. Voting will then take place online for the next several days. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to e-mail trailsidepointblockwatch@yahoo.com. Good luck!!!
2. VINCheck - If you ever notice a vehicle that you suspect is stolen, use this free website from the National Insurance Crime Bureau to do a check https://www.nicb.org/cps/rde/xchg/nicb/hs.xsl/vincheck.html
A couple very important items include:
a. Charter – A group of Block Watch volunteers have recently put together a Charter that is intended to be the governing document for the Block Watch. We will discuss a proposed implementation of the Charter along with newly elected Block Watch positions which will take effect on June 1, 2008. You can find a link to the proposed Charter here:
http://www.trailsideblockwatch.org/phpBB3/download.php?id=49
b. Notice of Elections - Next month in April the Trailside Point Block Watch will be holding new elections for key positions in the organization. The purpose of this Notice of Election is to solicit candidates for the election. This is an excellent opportunity for you to become more involved in the direction of our community and specifically its safety and security. Listed below are the positions with brief descriptions for each. All positions will be part of the Block Watch Board of Directors; which, after being elected will lead the Block Watch. The term is for one year. You must be 18 years of age and live in Trailside Point to be elected.
i. Manager: Chief administrative officer of the Block Watch who, among other duties, will be responsible to schedule and run all meetings, prepare an agenda for meetings with the assistance of the Secretary, act as Block Watch liaison with the HOA and other groups and organizations in the community.
ii. Secretary: Primary responsibility is to record, publish and maintain all records of Block Watch meetings.
iii. Treasurer: Primary responsibility is to keep account of Block Watch funds and provide oversight in the development of any grant funds for the Block Watch.
iv. Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol Rep (PNP): This unique position requires certain qualifications be met as required by the City of Phoenix Police Department (this is the only position with any specific job requirements).
v. At Large Board Members: Sit on the Board of Directors and participate in policy and administrative decision making.
We will go over the positions, the election process, and answer any questions at our meeting this Tuesday. If you are interested in nominating yourself for a position, please respond to this e-mail and provide your name, address, telephone number, and position of interest. Nominations will remain open until March 25 at 5 PM. As part of announcing your candidacy you may provide a 200 word statement about your qualifications, goals, thoughts and so forth about yourself for voters to read. The candidates will then be announced at the following Block Watch meeting on April 8. Voting will then take place online for the next several days. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to e-mail trailsidepointblockwatch@yahoo.com. Good luck!!!
2. VINCheck - If you ever notice a vehicle that you suspect is stolen, use this free website from the National Insurance Crime Bureau to do a check https://www.nicb.org/cps/rde/xchg/nicb/hs.xsl/vincheck.html
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