BOARD MINUTES
In
an effort to increase transparency of SOSNA's operations to you, we
will resume posting our Board meeting minutes following the subsequent
month's meeting on our website. You can read last month's minutes on our
website at the link below. Thank you for your patience!
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The
Nominations Committee for the South of South Neighborhood Association
is now accepting nominations for open positions on our Board of
Directors. The SOSNA Board of Directors is a working volunteer Board
that establishes the policies and helps implement the programs and
activities of the organization.
The deadline for nominations is Sunday, September 10, 2017.
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REGISTER TO VOTE
Make sure you register to be a SOSNA Member (it’s free) to participate in our elections. It only takes a minute to complete the membership form. We also have membership applications available at our office on 1901 Christian Street during office hours.
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Join us on Wednesday, September 13th for the SOSNA General Meeting (open to the public).
The agenda includes:
- a presentation by the Preservation Alliance on what the City is doing to preserve historical buildings,
- a demo from Indego on how to become a member and use their bikeshare,
- an update from our committees on their projects this year
- and nomination confirmations for our Board elections.
The meeting will take place at the SOSNA office (1901 Christian) and begin at 7:00PM.
Share the General Meeting information with your friends and neighbors!
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SAFETY
The SOSNA Safety Committee works to improve safety and the quality of life within the Southwest Center City neighborhood.
Next Meeting: Thursday, September 21st at 7:30pm
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Police Community Meeting for PSA-1
Thursday, September 28th, 7:00-8:00pm
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Join us for our next Police Community Meeting for PSA 1 (Police Service Area 1) on Thursday, August 24th from 7:00PM-8:00PM at the SOSNA Office, 1901 Christian Street. This is an opportunity to speak face-to-face with officers from the 17th Police District
who watch our neighborhood. You will hear about recent crime activity
and have the opportunity to raise ideas and concerns directly to the
officers.
Our guest speaker is Michelle Feldman, Director at Keep Philadelphia Beautiful. She'll be speaking about the connection between litter and street safety.
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CLEAN & GREEN
We focus on key areas important to creating and maintaining a pleasant, clean, and quality neighborhood.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00 PM
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SOSNA TABLES AT GREENFEST PHILLY
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Our Clean & Green Committee will have a table at the Clean Air Council's Annual Greenfest on Sunday, September 10th at Bainbridge Green.
Greenfest is the largest environmental festival in the Philadelphia
area. With over 100 exhibitors and vendors, Greenfest is the place to
learn about living sustainably while having fun! This event has
something for everyone: shopping for local green wares, great food, live
music, live demonstrations, kid-friendly activities, and more. Greenfest Philly will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 10am to 4pm on Bainbridge Green.
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NEIGHBORHOOD TREE APPLICATION
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Would you like to feel cooler walking down your street? You can request a FREE street tree from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS).
Street trees will shade your sidewalk, street, and your house to make
walking a more pleasant (and beautiful!) experience, and reduce your
energy costs by up to 10%.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and plantings are in November and April.
For more information, please contact tanya.treeplanter@gmail.com (west of 20th) or marcus.sosnagreen@gmail.com (east of 20th).
If you already have a tree, please encourage your neighbors to sign up for a tree.
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SOLARIZE PHILLY INFO SESSION
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Join Philadelphia Energy Authority and SOSNA on Monday, September 25th at 6:30p
to learn more about getting solar for your home. This is an opportunity
to ask questions, meet our team and learn more about how Solarize Philly is helping make solar more affordable for all Philadelphians.
Please RSVP by emailing solarize@philaenergy.org.
Interested in learning more about getting solar for you home? Sign up here.
Let’s #SolarizePHL together!
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS (COPS)
To promote
awareness of SOSNA's services and resources within the neighborhood and
to coordinate with local businesses, residents, and other organizations
to find ways to "Give Back".
Next Meeting: Thursday, September 7 at 6:30PM
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SOSNA TOUR OF UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
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In partnership with Union Baptist Church (UBC), local artist/urban farmer Meei Ling Ng is creating the UBC Garden of Eden with
an Art installation that would provide fresh vegetables, flowers and
fruits to the soup kitchen and guests, attracting
volunteers/neighbors/visitors to visit the church and garden. This
project has the potential for community building and creating
educational program for growing, cooking/healthy eating and lifestyle
classes, art instruction and more.
Longtime neighbor and colleague, Meei Ling and the Trustees of UBC have invited us for a tour of the Garden of Eden and the Church
(it's gorgeous inside, and it's where Marian Anderson went to church).
We'll also have the chance to talk with Church trustees and the women
who have been running their long-standing soup kitchen about ideas to
use food to bring our community together.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
We are a group
of volunteers hoping to foster, facilitate and nurture positive and
appropriate economic development within our neighborhood, and support
existing local businesses.
Next Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7:00PM
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GRAYS FERRY TRIANGLES
We are a group
of volunteers and business owners dedicated to improving the Triangles
Plaza at 23rd and South and all the intersections along Grays Ferry Ave.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 12 at 7:15p
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FALL YOGA SERIES WITH RAJA YOGA
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SOSNA is partnering with Raja Yoga Yoga and Meditation Center to have senior instructor Kathy Revelle leading a 8-week Fall Yoga in the Triangle series. The
class will be a slow-flow vinyasa, making it accessible but also good
exercise for all. Perfect way to start your Sunday morning!
When: Sundays at 9:30a beginning 9/17
Where: Grays Ferry Triangle (23rd & South Street)
Raja Yoga and Meditation Center is cozy,
accessible studio in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood. As a
non-profit organization, the Center raises funds in order to send yoga
teachers out into the community to reach individuals who might otherwise
not have access to yoga, such as in: elementary and middle schools, a
low income senior's facility, a substance abuse center, and hospitals.
*There are 15 spots to reserve online and
10 walk-in spaces (first come, first serve). Participants under 18 years
old must have adult in attendance.
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CHOP ROBERT'S CENTER OPEN HOUSE
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THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS
PHEAST ON SOUTH
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A delicious evening in Philadelphia’s most beautiful outdoor venue, the PHS Pop Up Garden, 15th & South Streets.
Featuring exciting tasting menus from some of the city’s most talented
chefs and mixologists, and live musical entertainment in a hauntingly
beautiful moonlit garden setting.
WHEN: Friday, October 6, 7:00-10:00p
WHERE: PHS Pop-Up Garden, 15th & South
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