Woodbine Neighborhood Association

1. Since several Woodbiners suggested we help Whitsitt Elementary school kids, the idea has blossomed into a great opportunity for all kinds of ways to help. To that end, Roxie Ross (the principal at Whitsitt Elementary) is coming to the meeting Monday as well as a representative from Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Tennessee and a  representative from LEAD Academy. David Morales (WNA board member) and I met earlier this week with all of the above  to discuss the possibilities, and we’re happy to have them join us at Monday’s meeting so those interested in forming a committee to “adopt” Whitsitt Elementary can get more info about what is needed. There are endless ways we can help!

2. If you’d like, bring something easy to eat and clean up to Monday night’s meeting. We’ll be breaking off into groups again, just like we did in September, and it will be more of a cozy, relaxed meeting. Food would make it even cozier. We’ll provide plates, napkins, etc. The ladies at Ginger Thai restaurant mentioned coming to our meeting with samples of their wonderful food–keep your fingers crossed.

3. It’s looking like we’ll have another Taste of Woodbine restaurant discount again for March. More info to come. If you haven’t yet purchased your WNA membership, you can do so Monday night. It’s only $10 per year per household. Unfortunately, we can no longer accept checks.

4. This meeting is most definitely kid-friendly.

Thanks everyone! See you Monday the 28th at 6 pm!!!

Tamara, Mary, Jane, Toby, David, Tony

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In the continuing spirit of “you asked for it, you got it”, we’re having a neighborhood potluck so that we can truly have a Taste of Woodbine! We’re also pleased to have Council Member Anna Page, State Representative Janis Sontany, and Congressman Jim Cooper attending. So if you haven’t yet met your local elected officials, here’s your chance to mingle and get to know them while noshing with your neighbors.

Monday, December 13th – 6:00pm at the Coleman Park Community Center

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Our next meeting is Monday, October 18th, 6 p.m., and Coleman Park Community Center.

Here’s what’s on the agenda for our next meeting, per your requests to make our community more inclusive to its many different cultures:

“Taste of Woodbine”

Since Team Awesome (great name, by the way!) expanded on their Taste of Woodbine idea in many directions, the WNA steering committee thinks it’d make a great concept that can include fundraisers and creative ways to meet our neighbors while enjoying the diversity of food and culture that our neighborhood has to offer, rather than just one event. With that in mind, we’ve taken a first step in that direction by encouraging you to taste some of the neighborhood’s fabulous offerings for yourself!

THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2010, SHOW YOUR WNA MEMBERSHIP CARD TO ENJOY THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS:

GINGER 10% off any purchase over $10.00
HOUSE of KABOB 10% off any meal purchase
ISTANBUL 20% off any meal purchase
La HACIENDA 10% off any meal purchase

Memberships can be purchased at the meeting Monday night for $10.00 (CASH ONLY) per household per year. (If there’s a hardship, please contact me or one of the steering committee members privately. We want to include, not exclude!) Membership will help us help you!

ALSO ON THE AGENDA!!!!

A presentation on “Welcoming Tennessee” by Remziya Suleyman and our own David Morales of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition:

The Welcoming Tennessee Initiative is a collaboration of concerned Tennesseans from all walks of life – business, law enforcement, community and faith – who are proud that Tennessee is a welcoming state, and are working to continue that noble tradition by increasing understanding of how new Tennesseans share our values, contribute to our economy, enhance our combined culture and strengthen our communities.

• We believe that Tennesseans are hospitable and empathetic people, with a shared responsibility to treat all neighbors with respect and decency.
• We believe that Tennesseans remember, honor, and value our immigrant roots, and embrace the immigrant values of family, faith, and hard work.
• We are committed to raising the level of public discourse concerning immigrants and immigration, so that public policies are designed in an environment of mutual respect.
• We are committed to better understanding the contributions that immigrants make to our state and the effects of immigration on our communities, and to challenging common myths and stereotypes

Here’s the website for more info: http://welcomingtn.squarespace.com/

The presentation will last roughly 20 minutes, then of course there will be a brief question and answer session.

Have a FABULOUS week and we’ll see you Monday!
Tamara, Mary, David, Jane, Tony, Toby, and Tom

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