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Venice NC Announcement: June Board Meeting (June 20), Bylaws Approved!

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT

Venice Neighborhood Council (VNC)

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In this announcement:

1. VNC Bylaws Approved!
2. Board of Officers Meeting (Jun 20)
3. Understanding Neighborhood Funding Program & Guidelines (Jun 20)
4. Overnight Parking District Training Sessions (June)
5. Upcoming Meetings (June)
6. Election Volunteers Needed
7. Congress of Neighborhoods (Jun 17)

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1. VNC Bylaws Approved!

The LA City Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) approved on
June 9th
a revised set of bylaws approved by the Board of Officers and ratified by
stakeholders.  More information on the new Bylaws can be found here:
  http://www.grvnc.org/Bylaws

Among the changes approved was a change of name from "Grass Roots Venice
Neighborhood Council" to "Venice Neighborhood Council."  The Board of
Officers
will begin the transition to use the new Bylaws immediately, including
the use of VNC rather then GRVNC to refer to the council.

Many thanks to the Bylaws committee for their hard work and to the many
stakeholders that came out to ratify these changes.

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2. Board of Officers Meeting (Jun 20)

Where: Westminster Elementary School, 1010
Abbot Kinney Blvd
When: 7 PM - 10:00 PM

Some of the issues the GRVNC Board of Officers will
be considering at Tuesday's meeting are:

 - Chain Store Ban (Abbot Kinney and Ocean Front Walk)
 - 812 Main Street (proposed hotel project)
 - Support for Endangered Arts Fund
 - Approval 2006 VNC Election Procedure revisions

For the full agenda, please see:
  http://grvnc.org/files/GRVNCBoardAgenda062006v1.pdf

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3. Understanding Neighborhood Funding Program & Guidelines (Jun 20)

Where: Westminster Elementary School, 1010
Abbot Kinney Blvd
When: 6:30 PM - 7 PM

Steven Baule from the DONE Funding Department will speak to all
Board Members/Committee Chairs at 6:30 PM before the regular
Board meeting. The topic will be "Understanding the Neighborhood
Funding Program & Guidelines."

ALL Board Members/Committee Chairs are required to attend in order
to understand funding questions/issues.  Stakeholders are also
welcome to attend to learn more about how DONE funds neighborhood
councils.

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4. Overnight Parking District (OPD) Training Sessions (June)

The OPD committee was establish to help with outreach,
information and to generally help to coordinate the efforts
of residents that wish to take advantage of the OPD
ordinance for their street.

Anyone wishing to gather signatures on an official petition
to establish an Overnight Parking District in their area
must attend a manditory training session on one of the
following dates:

Where: Extra Space Storage, 658 Venice Blvd
When: June 19, June 22, June 26 at 7pm
Link: http://www.grvnc.org/OPD

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5. Upcoming Meetings (June)

VNC Communications and Outreach Meeting
When: Thu, June 15 at 7 PM
Where: Vera Davis Center, 610 California Ave
Link: http://grvnc.org/Communication

VNC Rules and Elections Committee Meeting
When: Fri, June 16 at 7 PM
Where: Extra Space Storage, 658 Venice Blvd
Link: http://grvnc.org/Rules

VNC Animal Welfare Committee Meeting
When: Sat, June 17, 2006 at 10 AM
Where: Brick House Cafe, 826 Hampton Dr
Link: http://grvnc.org/Animals

VNC Board of Officers Meeting
When: Tues, June 20, 2006 at 7 PM
Where: Westminster Elementary School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Link: http://grvnc.org/node/228

For printable Calendar see:
 http://www.grvnc.org/files/GRVNC_June2006_Flyer.pdf

Entire Calendar:
 http://www.grvnc.org/event

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6. Election Volunteers Needed

We will need volunteers to help with the outreach for our
 upcoming VNC election scheduled for September 17. 
If you would be willing to help with one of the following
tasks, please contact:
  elections@grvnc.org

* Flyer design, mailing
* Outreach to community groups
* Poll Workers

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7. Congress of Neighborhoods (Jun 17)

When: June 17, 2006 from 7:30 AM to 3 PM
Where: the Los Angeles Convention Center,
 1201 South Figueroa Street
Contact:  (213) 741-1151

Come join the Congress of Neighborhoods!

Who should attend:
 - Neighborhood Councils and their Stakeholders
 - All Community Advisory Boards
 - Community Based Organizations
 - Neighborhood Businesses
 - Neighborhood Improvement Associations
 - Student and Religious-based groups

Obtain FREE and helpful information, tools and resources
to prepare yourself, your family and your neighborhood!
See you there!

Link: http://www.lacityneighborhoods.com/congress_2006.htm

Workshops

    * What You Need To Know About the Flu Pandemic
    * Crime and Gang Intervention and Prevention for Communities
    * Community Emergency Response Team Training
    * Building Economically Viable Communities
    * Getting Prepared for the Next Disaster
    * Developing Engaging and Inclusive Community Outreach
    * Neighborhood Council New Election Procedures
    * Learn About and Get Involved In The City Budget Process
    * Community Youth Forum
    * Partners In Planning: Effective Participation For Neighborhood
Councils
    * Building and Assuring Safer Residences In Our Communities
    * Conflict of Interest Training for Neighborhood Council Boards
    * Reorientation for Neighborhood Council Treasurers
    * Independent Election Administrator (IEA) Training
    * LADWP Proposed Rate Actions and Memo of Understanding (MOU)
    * Parks and Green Spaces For your Community - LANCC
    * Bringing New Businesses to Your Community/Assisting Existing
Businesses - LANCC
    * More Affordable Housing for Your Community While Protexting its
Unique Character - LANCC

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