Olde Towne Crier May 2009

OTCA Meeting

June 10th, 2009

at 7 p.m.

773 Brunswick Place Truda & David Brown’s Home

We hope to see you there!

Please join us and participate in our efforts to improve our community and life in Olde Towne.

Membership Dues

May starts the new membership year for us, and we are hopeful that we can increase our membership in the OTCA this year. We would like to make significant improvements to the park and mall but need funds to accomplish these goals, to continue to maintain what we have, fund adult and children’s socials and publish the Crier. Dues are only $24 per year! We have appointed a new Membership Committee chair, Truda Brown. She will be actively recruiting new members and contacting some of you that have been members in prior years. We have attached a fact sheet regarding membership benefits and a sign up sheet to be submitted with your dues. Please support your association and pay your dues. Dues should be put in the OTCA mailbox at the entrance mall or given to any committee member.

Spring Yard Sale

Thank you to Carolyn Ferguson, Truda Brown and Bobbi Fitzpatrick for all their work on the yard sale. We had perfect, wonderful weather and a fun time. We had 21 sellers collected about $200 for the OTCA association. Thank you to all of you that participated and paid.

Welcome Newcomers

If you have just moved to Olde Towne, Jennifer Ferzola and Patricia Ashburner would love to welcome you to our community and help you get settled in. They have a wealth of information about our association and the local area. Jenn’s number is 914-263-3930. Patricia’s number is 383-0632. Patricia is planning a tea for new residents, perhaps Sept. 12.

Work Day in the Park

A park maintenance/clean up day has been scheduled for May 30th, at 9.am. Please join us.

ATV’s in Park

Please note that ATV’s are no longer allowed in the park. A new sign will be posted

Crier Ads

Crier Ad rates start at $5 for members for a business card size ad. Please contact Clare Heinz 371-2125(w) for more information.

Community Involvement

Sharon Collins, a resident of Highland Shores has contacted us regarding a new civic engagement group that has been recently formed. Northern Brunswick for Community Action (NBCA) was started by a group of residents who were looking for ways to contribute to the community. Their goal is to have a ‘champion’ from each of the subdivisions. Their current project is Stop Project Hunger in Brunswick County. Their goal: to collect 6,000 pounds of food and $800 to distribute through Brunswick Family Assistance on July 25. The next meeting is at the Highland Shores clubhouse on June 13 at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Sharon at 910-371-6926.

Support “Put a STOP to Hunger in Brunswick County”

A few months ago a group of residents of Northern Brunswick County got together with a common purpose of finding opportunities to volunteer in our community. NBCA (Northern Brunswick for Community Action) resulted from that initial meeting. We met with Jayne Matthews, volunteer coordinator for Brunswick County who introduced us to Manna Ministries. We have selected STOP Hunger as our first community service project. Our goal is to collect 6,000 pounds of food and $800 in donations for a July 25 food distribution coordinated by Brunswick Family Assistance.

We would like to ask your help contributing food and any change you might have. Every coin can make a difference. Many of the needy include children who depend on federal school lunch programs that are not available in the summer months. Most needed items include:

Canned vegetables Peanut Butter

Canned meats or tuna Cereal

Canned soup, chili, stew Pasta

Canned fruits Rice

Our group can come by your home to pick up your donation. We are meeting again on Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Highland Shores Clubhouse on Club Ct. Our volunteers can stop by your home to pick up the donation on that day. Please contact me at SCBelville@aol.com or 371-6926 if you can help.

We are also seeking volunteers to collect food at the Village Road Food Lion on Saturday, June 27. This will involve a two hour commitment on that day. The mission of our group is to improve our community by inspiring every citizen to engage in civic action. We invite you to join us!

Sharon Collins

2009 Dues

Olde Towne Community Association Membership/Directory Update

Please fill out the following information. Information requested is used to update the directory and

contact you regarding events in the neighborhood. If you are providing your email address, please

indicate if you wish to receive your Crier via email. Updated directories will be delivered when

available to all members after they pay their 2009 dues of $24.00

Name:_________________________ Name: ________________________

Employer:___________________________ Employer:____________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Phone:________________ E-mail address _________________________ Email Crier: Y N

First Names of Children and ages (we like this info for planning activities – please indicate if you don’t want this information in the directory)___________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Trained babysitter available to babysit in Olde Towne Name___________________ Age ____
(will be published in the directory)

I have enclosed my $24.00 dues check payable to OTCA.

Please return this form to the Olde Towne mailbox located at the front mall entrance or to any officer.