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[grvnc] Nominations, Nominations, Nominations

Dear Grass Roots Venice Neighborhood Council reader,

I am aware that you are used to receiving only one message
from GRVNC per month, so I apologize for the temporary need
to send you several in this month of October as I work out the logistics
of collecting and disseminating Venice events and GRVNC info.

The major news is that GRVNC is now accepting nominations for the
board seats that were vacated last month.  GRVNC by-laws state that
the board appoints vacancies to be filled and then those choices are
ratified by vote of Venice stakeholders at a general meeting.

The board could fill the positions of Oakwood District Representative,
Government Relations Officer, and President as early as the next Board
meeting on Wed, Oct 22.

However, the board will also consider a motion to amend the by-laws to
eliminate the position of President and to rotate chairing of GRVNC
meetings
among the board until any by-laws changes are ratified.  It is possible,
therefore, that no President will be named on Wednesday, or that it may
only
be a temporary position.  I hope that the uncertainty involved does not
discourage
Venice stakeholders from nominating.

Also, the board will be considering a motion to add some duties to the
job description of the Government Relations Officer, requiring that
person to be more responsible for information both to and from
governmental entities.

All of these positions now have terms that expire at the end of June, the
next GRVNC general election.  Both the President and Gov Rel Officer
also serve on the Executive Committee.

Also, the GRVNC board is accepting nominations for stakeholders who
are interested in chairing a temporary (or ad-hoc) By-Laws committee.

Please email your nomination for any or all positions back to me.
You must include your name and address for stakeholder identification
purposes.

Thanks,
Tom


Contents
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1) Board Meeting Place
2) Nominations
3) New Budget Committee Meeting
4) Kucinich to speak at Venice rally for Ralph's workers
5) Westminster Elementary Support group
6) Envision Venice preliminary information




ANNOUNCEMENT 1
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GRVNC Board meeting
7 PM, Wednesday, Oct 22nd
Oakwood Recreation Ctr
767 California Ave
Venice
310-452-7479



ANNOUNCEMENT 2
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GRVNC is now accepting nominations for

      Oakwood District Representative
      Government Relations Officer
      President
      By-Laws Committee Chair

Please email your nomination for any or all positions to
thomas.omeara@gm.com
You must include your name and address for stakeholder identification
purposes.



ANNOUNCEMENT 3
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Budget, Finance & Fund-raising Committee meeting

7PM, Monday, Oct 27th
Vera Davis McClendon Center
610 California Ave


The purpose of this meeting is to draft a proposed budget for GRVNC.
This is a step required by the City of LA before disbursement of
city funds to GRVNC.



ANNOUNCEMENT 4
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Join:

Dennis Kucinich (Democratic Presidential Candidate)
Michael Straeter (President of the UFCW Local 1442)
and Venice Community and Religious leaders

Venice unites to support the locked-out Venice Ralph's workers

10 AM, SATURDAY, OCT. 18
California Avenue at Lincoln Blvd.
(next to the Ralph's)

Park in the Ross lot next door

Join with the community to show support for your support for our
friends and neighbors who have been locked-out of their jobs at Ralph's.

Facts about the corporate greed that has forced these workers off their
jobs and has inconvenienced everyone:

* Vons, Ralph's and Albertsons profits have increased 91 percent from
1998 through 2002.
* Profit per worker increased 39 percent from 1998 to 2002.
* Employer health care contributions for Southern California
supermarket workers are far below the national average.

For more information about the strike:
www.saveourhealthcare.org
www.FriendsofLabor.com

For more information about the Saturday rally:
310-399-2215 or hello@freevenice.org


ANNOUNCEMENT 5
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A NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL FOR OUR CHILDREN!

We are a group of Venice parents organizing to help support our school in
the growing community of Venice.
Come to a Community Forum to learn more about Westminster Elementary School

TUESDAY October 21st
7pm-8:30pm
Westminster Elementary School
1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd.

Community supporters are welcome too!

Great Programs -- Orchestra, Chorus, Soccer Team, Math Club, Magnet School,
and more!
Helping Out - Find out how to volunteer, at home or on campus
Speakers - hear other parents who have improved their community by helping
their local school
Q&A --  voice your concerns and hopes for Venice and your children
Refreshments - relax and find out how and why Venice Parents are
organizing.

Questions call Catherine 310-450-0245 or Laura 310-664-9860




ANNOUNCEMENT 6
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ENVISION VENICE, a Community Planning Workshop
(www.envisionvenice.org)

Saturday, November 15, 2003
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
United Methodist Church, 1020 Victoria (at Lincoln Blvd.)

This one-day ENVISION VENICE Planning Workshop gives you a chance to speak
out
on development along Lincoln Boulevard between Venice Blvd. and the Santa
Monica
boundary. Led by community planners and architects, the workshop invites
residents
and businesses to share your ideas for the kind of community we wish to
live in.

ENVISION VENICE will tackle issues that affect us all: large-scale real
estate and
development projects, transportation, affordable housing, and the need to
preserve Venice's unique historical and artistic heritage. You'll see
examples of
creative urban planning and projects to inspire your vision.

Neighborhood organizations, business groups, and
city officials will participate. Our goal is to ensure
that growth and development along Lincoln Blvd.
reflect, respect and enhance the unique qualities of
our historic and artistic community.

ENVISION VENICE's final report will catalyze the
city of Los Angeles Planning Department to begin preparation of a Community
Design
Overlay for Lincoln Boulevard that embodies our community's values.
Participating urban planners, architects
and sponsors as of 9/30 include:

¦ Venice Community Coalition
¦ Pugh + Scarpa Architecture
¦ Reich Architecture & Urban Design
¦ Local merchants
¦ Venice Community Housing Corporation

Space is limited. Refreshments served.
Call 310-285-8001 or email: envisionvenice@yahoo.com
www.envisionvenice.org

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