June 2012 - Church Hill

Church Hill
NEWS
Where Richmond Began
June 2012
Complimentary Community Publication
ChurchHill.org
Congratulations to us...
VOTED ONE OF THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS!
THIS ISSUE:
Church Hill Association
Minutes & Financial Reports Home Decor Tips Music Notes
Community PICNIC
g e t yo u r T I C K E T S t o d ay !
Board of Directors
President, Jon Ondrak
229.6232 | [email protected]
Vice President, Amanda McGuire
245-2854 | [email protected]
Secretary, Jan Thomas
387-7654 | [email protected]
Treasurer, Mark Kronenthal
938-9818 | [email protected]
Assistant Treasurer, David Comny
434-825-0353 | [email protected]
Past President, Aimee Perron-Seibert | 647.3140
Directors at Large:
Bill Pettus | 562-0415 | [email protected]
Wanda Wilder | 938-8627 | [email protected]
Trish Dome | 643-2710 | [email protected]
Tayne Renmark | 840-7346 | [email protected]
Doug Alwine | 683-5640 | [email protected]
Volunteers
In This Issue:
Letter from the President
PAGE
Jon Ondrak
1.....Board, Volunteers,
[email protected]
804.229.6232
Mission, Submission Update
2.....Letter from the President
3.....Board Meeting Minutes
Have a Great Summer Everyone!
It’s summer in Church Hill, my favorite season to be in
4.....Letter from the Editor
Church Hill. Our parks never look more beautiful than they
I would like to thank Bev for her tireless dedication to this
do in the summer and I always see my neighbors on their
daunting publication for the last 6 months. Her efforts to
5.....Church Hill Yard Sale Photos
front porches soaking up the sun, or throwing back a cocktail.
redesign our content and cover pages have made our small
Career Day Notice
neighbor newsletter into a chic, bright, engaging magazine.
During the summer months CHA provides its members with
Bev, thank you for your time, and your help, both have been
two picnics as a way for members to mingle with each other
invaluable to CHA.
6.....Membership Meeting Minutes
outside of a meeting. Historic Richmond Foundation has
been gracious enough to partner with CHA for our picnic on
In May, the owner of the abandoned and blighted theater
7.....Mind Games Champions
June 19, at ChildSavers. You may recall last year’s picnic
located on 25th Street next to the post office requested
was an overwhelming success with over 200 attendees.
the CHA zoning committee support a SUP for a height
8.....Bellevue Elementary Update
This year we’re doing things a little different. All guests
and use variance for an addition to the building. Further
10...Neighborhood Picnic Notice
free to CHA members, but non-members will be asked for
the board are contained in the committee’s minutes. The
$5 upon registration. Again, without a RSVP and a ticket we
board reviewed this information and passed a motion to
11...CHA Financial Report
can’t let you in. RSVPs are accepted at www.ChurchHill.org.
oppose the committee’s recommendation. The board further
CHA Mission
12...CHA Meeting Minutes
Remember, CHA does not have a membership meeting in
would benefit from a presentation by the developer and will
June. We will meet again on July 17.
further ask that the membership take a formal position on
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote
a sense of unity and common endeavor among all the
residents of the St. John’s Church, Church Hill North,
and Chimborazo Old and Historic Districts, other
residents of the East District, and other interested
persons, in order to develop a stable, desirable urban
neighborhood.
14...Designer Looks for Le$$
Church Hill Planters | Marion Macdonald | 644-1347
Newsletter Distribution | Tom & Eileen Sanders
343-7157 (south)
Zoning Committee | Waite Rawls | 649-1861 x30
Membership Coordinator | Trish Dome | 643-2710
[email protected]
For more information on joining the CHA,
please see our NEW website at: www.churchhill.org
Or fill out an application included in this publication:
P.O. Box 8031 Richmond, VA 23223
The Church Hill Newsletter is distributed by volunteers
throughout the Church Hill neighborhood (North and
South of Broad Street) and to several apartment bldgs
in the Shockoe Bottom area. We also distribute to
several local restaurants and area merchants. A total of
1600 issues are distributed each month.
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must, absolutely must, have a ticket. The event is, of course, details and the zoning committee’s recommendation to
suggested, due to the nature of the project, the membership
the SUP. Details of the board’s motion can also be found in
Some news for everyone to consider, CHA’s newsletter
this addition of the newsletter. The developer will meet with
15...Music Notes
editor, Bev Gray, has submitted her resignation. This edition
CHA in July.
16...17th Street Market Place Calendar
can be found. Until that time CHA will publish meeting
Finally, included in this edition of the newsletter is a snapshot
minutes and other items of interest on our website www.
of CHA’s historic spending from 2009 through 2011. I
19...Neighborhood Referrals
ChurchHill.org. A limited number of copies of minutes
encourage you to review this information. Next month we
will be produced and distributed around the area, only to
will include a year-to-date summary of activity in comparison
21...Church Hill Contacts
members. If you would like a printed copy of minutes please with prior years and our current budget.
22...Membership Form - Sign up TODAY!
who have prepaid will receive a refund for their remaining
of the newsletter will be our final edition until a new editor
reach out to me directly at 804.229.6232. Advertisers
With that, have a great summer everyone!
balance once all accounts are reconciled.
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CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION BOARD MINUTES
Church Hill Association
Board Meeting
May 3rd, 2012
2300 Club, 7pm
Present; Jon Ondrak, Aimee Perron-Seibert, Amanda McGuire, Mark
Kronenthal, Trish Dome, Jan Thomas, Wanda Wilder
Welcome 7:02
Agenda approved
March minutes approved
Guests, John Johnson: John clarified some fundraising confusion
during 2011’s holiday house tour. A miscommunication occurred
wherein funds were collected for the Chimborazo International Baccalaureate program. Unfortunately misperception arose between
CHA activities and the Patrick Henry Committee. Donations from the
weekend to the IB program totaled $300, however the board agreed
with the Patrick Henry Committee an additional donation was warranted to the committee. The board and the committee expressed
their appreciation for John’s commitment to resolving the miscommunication and an agreed up $50 has been donated to the committee
by CHA.
Committee reports:
• Treasury: April’s treasury report was not available at the time of the
meeting.
• RSO Garden Tour: CHA experienced a net loss of approximately
$1,500. CHA will donate half of gross receipts, $1,919, to the Richmond Symphony as previously agreed.
• Membership: 192 members
• Zoning: East end theater SUP; recommendation to oppose granting of an SUP for height and use by the committee.
Voting: East end theater development;
• Motion: To reject the CHA zoning committee’s recommendation not
to support plans presented for the east end theater project, which
seeks to develop the abandoned and blighted theater into 39 apartment units with one small commercial storefront space.
Background: At issue is an application for a Special Use Permit
from the City of Richmond for a height variance and use variance.
The developer seeks to change the use of the building from a commercial theater to an apartment building accommodating 39 units
and one commercial space. The developer also seeks to change the
height restriction for an addition to the existing structure to include
a four story glass, brick, and steel structure. The addition seeks
to highlight the differentiation of the new structure and the existing
structure while using materials similar to those found in the existing
structure, such as brick and mortar, glass, and steel.
The zoning committee recommended the board oppose the granting
of the permit based on the committee’s concerns that the development does not meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for
Rehabilitation. The committee also believes there is a potential negative impact on available parking. The developer, during his presentation, advised he has purchased 10 additional parking spaces for the
development. Current zoning requires one parking space per every
four units, either on-street or off-street.
Motion was made by the president to deny the zoning committee’s
request to not support a Special Use Permit for a variance on height
and use for the east end theater apartments located on north 25th
Street. The motion was based upon the following:
(1) The project is directly aligned with the 25th Street/Nine Mile Road
Charrette, already supported by the Church Hill Association board
and Richmond City Council.
a. Redevelopment under the Charrette encourages commercial development along 25th Street, to encourage a walkable neighborhood,
and to further encourage a more economically stable population.
(2) The developer stated to the CHA zoning committee the plans
have not been finalized and may be amended. The developer also indicated
to the zoning committee he is amenable to suggestions to slightly modify his
plans without compromising his pro-forma.
a. The president feels the membership would benefit from a presentation by
the developer, and his architect, on the potential of the existing structure if
the building were to be redeveloped as the plans suggest, and any modifications to those plans.
(3) The president feels the east end theater is critical to the revitalization
of the east end and the immediate surrounding vicinity, specifically the St.
John’s Historic District Moreover. Removal of blighted and abandoned property fosters redevelopment, and encourages residents to become engaged
in their neighborhoods and in their communities.
Finally, the rejection of the committee’s recommendation does not constitute
total support for the permit. The president strongly believes the members of
CHA would benefit from hearing this presentation, and forming an opinion
based upon the information presented then.
Motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Old business:
• Route 5: A meeting is scheduled with Jon Ondrak, Amanda McGuire,
David Conmy & Waite Rawls with Cynthia Newbille and various representatives of the city to specifically address CHA’s adopted position on concepts
offered under the Route 5 study. Further community input meetings are
scheduled for later this summer/fall
• Bylaws: Board members are encouraged to review by-laws for any improvements.
New business:
• Press conference on the 2012 list of most endanger historic places in
Virginia will be held at Libby Park on Monday, May 7th.
Adjourn 7:50
From the Editor
Several weeks ago a series of unpleasant newsletter-related incidents communicating their objectives. Sometimes turning the wagon upside
occurred that reminded me of a quote by Mahatma Gandhi,“You may down is exactly what a client needs. I decided to take a hard look at our
communications, costs, time and overall objectives.
never know what results come from your action. But if you do
nothing, there will be no result.”
Thus, my resignation serves two purposes:
So, I am doing something difficult and resigning in the hopes of serving
1. Let’s use this situation as a reminder for those super-vocal neighbors.
as a catalyst for positive change here on the Hill.
Please end the prevailing bullying of working volunteers until you get
your personal agendas in place. If you feel that strongly about someOver the years, this newsletter has been a revolving door of volunteers thing being done differently (like I did), raise your hand and help. We are
for a number of reasons. Sadly, the most apparent being the personal
volunteers, not employees. Opinions are a dime a dozen. Roll up your
agendas of a small, but very vocal group of neighbors who for years,
sleeves and do something constructive. Let’s make this bad behavior,
have felt that their opinions matter more than those actually volunteer- which ultimately and historically has alienated hardworking volunteers,
ing to do the work; and who relentlessly pressure the board and volunacceptable; beginning immediately. If you feel you have to “tell”
unteers to do things their way. Plus, as importantly on a personal level, someone how to do something, then volunteer to do it instead.
the sheer number of hours it takes to produce a newsletter each month
2. Let’s kill two birds with one stone by taking a more strategic fiscal
coupled with that negativity, has become too overwhelming. It is very
path in our communications and lead the way in being environmentally
taxing. With the increasing demands of my time as my own design
responsible in the neighborhood. Let’s put an old dinosaur to bed.
agency grows, it has become more and more difficult to volunteer the
Retire this newsletter and embrace our new and functional website
20-30 hours this publication takes to produce each month along with
that does all the things (and more) that this newsletter attempts to
fielding the negative comments and demands.
do each month without adding to our landfills.
I’d gladly opted in over six months ago to help because design and
communications is what I do. I feel very strongly about volunteering
and do pro bono work for several non-profit organizations. I signed
up in spite of the history, and was willing to spend late nights and
weekends laying out a newsletter that I approached as a neighborhood
magazine instead. I wanted to breathe some life into the publication,
make it interesting, sell more ads so we could have color on our covers,
grow the content over time etc. etc so that overall, we’d make it more
inviting to a greater local audience especially since we were advertising heavily. Each month, with the help of some friends who submitted
interesting articles, I heard feedback that it was working. We received
some really wonderful comments and I felt good about what we were
doing. Let me digress a moment and thank James Menefee, Kenneth
Byrd and Andrea Almond for their interesting submissions. I and many
neighbors appreciated reading them. Thank you for your articles! And
thank you for all the positive feedback. They were much appreciated.
Quite suddenly everything changed.
This small but vocal group had the new design of the newsletter in their
sights. Apparently they did not appreciate the new look and they made
no bones about sharing their candid opinions - which they certainly
had a right to, but it didn’t stop there. Essentially their position is that
things should go back to the way they used to be. They are literally
demanding that the newsletter go “back to the old format”. One person in particular wrote some very heated letters that included personal
insults about another volunteer who tirelessly devotes hundreds of hours
to our neighborhood monthly. That was the proverbial straw that broke
the camel’s back for me. While I’d been warned about these neighbors
who passive-agressively bully and “tell” the board and volunteers
what they expect, and who relentlessly continue until it’s done their
way (which they have done for years), it literally blew my mind to see
the new newsletter become the target of their latest crusade. My feeling
is, there are far more important things to focus energies on than the
format of a newsletter.
I was having none of it but it got me thinking.
I vehemently disagreed. Going backwards after making marked
progress is hardly ever a good idea. My business is communications; making strategic visual messaging in whatever form that
may take — branding, print, video, websites, advertising, packaging etc. I realized I needed to take a step back and think of the CHA
as a client, not as a volunteer. One of the things I do very well for my
clients is to analyze their situation and suggest more efficient ways of
In the bylaws, the CHA is required to distribute the meeting minutes
and the budget to paying members on a monthly basis. Volunteers
for years have tirelessly solicited local businesses to advertise in the
newsletter to help offset the extensive production costs. Years ago,
when those bylaws were written, there was no internet, thus putting out
a printed monthly newsletter made sense. Today it does not. Today we
can update local news items, events and advertising in real time —
literally for free. Our communications and business advertising can be
current all the time.
Our website has little to no overhead. It is also managed by volunteers
and also brings in advertising revenue. The onus is not left to one
person - multiple people are able to tag-team on updates. It includes
all information currently covered in the newsletter, plus frankly because
of it’s size, is all-encompassing and a lot more informative.
TWO communication vehicles in a neighborhood our size is not an
efficient use of CHA’s time or money. The newsletter in my opinion,
as it stands today, serves no constructive purpose anymore.
For me, the real bonus here is CHA GOES GREEN! We print 1600 of
these 24 to 28-page newsletters. While some are appreciated, most
make it straight to the landfill. Let’s not kid ourselves. Let’s put an end
to that waste and an old era in one full swoop.
I would like to ask that you support my resignation and applaud the
CHA if they decide to retire this printed publication. It IS the right thing
to do on several levels. I’ve already volunteered to layout, produce and
distribute the minutes & budget notes to those few members without
internet access as needed. I’m not going anywhere. I’m taking action.
Change takes getting used to, but progress is worth it.
I hope you will all agree that this argument has merit and is worthy
of more discussion. Personally, it will be a relief to shift my volunteer
efforts to bow tying, mulch laying & beer pouring instead. If the board
decides (or is pressured) to keep this publication, I will do my best to
help the new volunteer get up to speed to the best of my ability.
My resignation is an attempt to take a historical negative and turn it
upside-down into a history-making positive. Let’s work together and
do something good for CHA!
— See you around the Hill,
Bev Gray, former editor
President, Tandem by Design - TandemByDesign.com
MEETINGS
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CHA Board Meeting: June 7th, 7pm
2300 Club
Membership Meeting: July 17th, 7pm
St John’s Church
Neighborhood Activities:
Chimcorazo’s Career Day: June 8th, 11-1PM
Chimborazo Elementary
CHA Picnic: June 19th, 6PM
Childsavers backyard - TICKETS REQUIRED
Free Yoga: Saturday’s 10-11
Franklin Park
Church Hill Yardsale - a HUGE Success...Thanks to all who participated and who shopped!
CAREER DAY - Chimborazo Elementary
17th Street Market:
- Cinco do Juneo Celebration, June 5th, 5pm - 9pm
Do you enjoy your career? If so, volunteer to speak at Chimborazo’s Career Day on Friday, June 8th from 11-1pm! Help our neighborhood’s children see what the future holds! If interested in speaking, contact Caitlin Roberts at [email protected].
- Shockoe Bottom “Food Cart” Derby & Art Show.
HAPPY
HOURS
These listings are not paid endorsements for additional or more up-to-date information,
please contact local restaurants directly.
Poes Pub - HH daily, 4-7pm
BRUNCH
The Hill Cafe - Blue Plates - $2 off
11:30am - 6pm daily
Patrick Henry Bar & Grill - HH daily,
4-7pm, $1 off drinks
Sette - HH M-F, 4-7pm plus daily specials
OMG Cafe - HH daily, 5-9pm,
1/2 off house drinks plus food specials
Buff’s Corner - HH M-F, 4-7pm
Davinci’s - Daily Pizza specials
River City Diner - HH, 4-7pm
Millie’s - Sat, 10am - 3pm & Sun, 9am - 3pm
Poes Pub - Sun, 10am - 2pm
The Hill Cafe - Sun, 10:30am to 3pm
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Students from Bellevue Elementary School at 23rd
and Grace Streets recently competed in the Annual
Mind Games Competition and returned winners! As
a parent of a Bellevue student, I want to share how
proud I am of the teachers and students at Bellevue
for their dedication and hard work. Our 2nd and 3rd
grade team took home awards for fifth place overall,
fourth place for Productive Thinking and fifth place for
Construction. Our 4th and 5th grade team took home
an award for fifth place in Productive Thinking.
Congratulations Bellevue Mind Games Champions!
Bellevue Elementary,
Church Hill —
in jeopardy of closing.
Mind Games is a district wide event to promote
intellectual skills, teamwork and self-esteem through
friendly competition. It is divided into four separate
competitions; General Knowledge, Productive Thinking, Logic, and Construction. The competitions are divided into two events; one for grades 2-3 and another
for grades 4-5. The 2nd/3rd grade competition was
held on Wednesday, April 4 and the 4th/5th grade
competition was held on Thursday, April 19. Both
events were held at Lucille Brown Middle School.
YOUR SUPPORT NEEDED!
Please stay up to date on details...
The Bellevue
Dragons Mind Game
Team Member
s were: Iyana Bell,
Isaiah Marks, Savannah Locks, Parker
Bennett, Justin
When we arrived at the Mind Games Competition,
Deatry, Milan Marsh,
we were ushered into the gymnasium. There were
Jaquel Evans, Makai
twenty-five tables lined up in rows with the names of Milton, Bryant Mash,
all the schools that were competing. The parents and Ayana Joyner, Caniya
Joyner, Summer
coaches sat in the crowded bleachers and watched
Campbell, Jaymesha Richardson, Perry Snead-Johnson.
the excitement unfold. During each event, the Bellev- The Coaches were Ms. Emily Turner (2nd grade), Ms. Jesue team jumped into action, discussing and agreeing sica Grubbs (4th grade) and Ms. Sharon May (5th Grade).
upon a strategy and then getting to work.
General Knowledge was the first event and it consisted of 50 multiple-choice questions based on
knowledge of the SOLs and their applications for
the appropriate grade levels. Productive Thinking
came next. In this event, the students were required
to think of as many varied and unusual uses for a
plastic coat hanger (2nd/3rd grades) and a rubber
washer (4th/5th grades). They had 15 minutes to
brainstorm as many uses as possible, evaluate their
work and select the best twenty. The third event was
Logic. This exercise called upon the students’ skill
in completing analogies, sequences, matrices and
perplexors. If you have never done a perplexor, I can
tell you from watching my son practice at night, they
are a challenge!
The final event was Construction. The 2nd/3rd grade
group was given construction paper, paper clips, pipe
cleaners and clasps and told to construct a suitcase
with a handle capable of carrying a bottle of water
and a T-shirt. The 4th/5th grade group was given
clay, pipe cleaners, straws, construction paper, tape
and popsicle sticks and told to construct a tower with
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a bird’s nest on top capable of withstanding an earth
quake while holding a plastic duck and jelly beans.
Points were given for; completion of construction,
performance (construction does what it is required
to do), durability (construction passes the stress
test specified in the problem) and finally, completion
within the allotted time. The tension in the auditorium
was palpable while the judges walked around “testing” each school’s construction project. We sat in the
bleachers with fingers and toes crossed as 3rd grader
Makai Milton walked from one table to the next carrying the team’s suitcase by its handle and then a week
later as the 4th/5th grade team had their tower and
nest moved onto a platform that vibrated, simulating
an earthquake.
The event concluded with a well-deserved pizza party
and an awards ceremony. As winners were called for
the various categories, we held our breath. Each time
Bellevue was announced as a winner, our whole table
leapt up and screamed with joy. When I asked my son
how he liked Mind Games, he responded very simply.
“Awesome!”
This historic school, located in the heart of Church Hill, has a very special background. Founded in 1913, the
school sits on the site of the former Van Lew mansion. Elizabeth Van Lew was a noted Union spy during the
Civil War. After Van Lew’s death in 1900 the old mansion was razed and Bellevue was erected with the cornerstone having been laid on January 21, 1912. Similarly, Maggie Walker, Richmond business woman, banker and
American icon, was born in the Van Lew mansion.
Bellevue Elementary is living history, being one of the first three public schools in the city. It is part of the integral fabric of Richmond, and our nation. Allowing a landmark institution such as Bellevue to be shuttered and
closed by the school board would not only be a travesty for its current students, but for future generations.
The St. John’s Historic District has been home to Bellevue Elementary since its founding early in the 20th century. Our children in Church Hill deserve to be educated and nurtured in their neighborhood. We, the residents
of the Church Hill area, have an obligation to imprint upon generations yet to come the values of this school’s
founding, its character, its history, and our way of life and learning in this neighborhood. Bellevue’s 320 students consistently perform at the same standards, or better, than other notable city elementary schools such as
Mary Munford, Fox, and Holton. Students at Bellevue set very high performance standards that go well beyond
basic academics. Over 90% of students have passing or advanced scores on the Virginia Standards of Learning
(SOL) tests. Additionally, individuals and groups have won awards and been recognized for outstanding performance in many areas, most recently as a National Blue Ribbon School.
For the last 20 or so years, Church Hill residents have undertaken a stalwart effort to improve our community
and its programs. Our schools are integral and critical to the revitalization of our area, our community, and our
daily lives; having local schools increases, and makes viable, models for improving the quality of life in any
urban environment. It is imperative for the furtherance and continued revitalization of the city, our schools, our
children and this neighborhood that Bellevue remains open.
It is the recommendation of the Church Hill Association’s board of directors Bellevue Elementary remains
an active part of this community, and in so doing it must remain open to students pursuing pre-K through 5th
grade education. Moreover, we believe the school board has an obligation to the residents of the east end to
ensure our children receive the same opportunities as other children in the Richmond Public School System.
Jon Ondrak | President
Board of Directors
Church Hill Association
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Church Hill June Community Picnic
Offered by Historic Richmond Foundation and
The Church Hill Association
Adult and non-alcoholic beverages
provided by CHA and HRF.
Food graciously provided by the
following sponsors:
CORLEY CAPITAL STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 204
RICHMOND, VA 23223
804-788-1022
Financial Planning and Investment Advisory
Services for Individuals and Small-Business
Owners Investments, Asset Management,
Retirement Plans, Annuities
Montford J. (Joe) Corley, CPA, CFP®
Investment Advisory Representative
*Securities and Advisory Services offered through Investors
Security Company, Inc., 127 E. Washington Street,
Suite 101, Suffolk, VA 23434. 757-539-2396.
Member FINRA and SIPC. Investors Security Company, Inc.
and Corley Capital Strategies, LLC are not affiliated.
This picnic is
free for all
current CHA
members, $5
for nonmembers
This is a ticketed event
All attendees must RSVP. RSVPs are accepted at:
www.ChurchHill.org
Registration opens June 5th
Deadline to RSVP is June 13th
Email: [email protected]
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Membership (165@$25)
Newsletter Revenue
Ball Tickets
House Tour
Income from Holiday Weekend
Hogtober Festival
RSO Spring Recital
Income from other events
St. Patrick's Church
Otherwise non-classified income
TOTAL REVENUE
2009 Budget 2009 Actual 2010 Budget 2010 Actual 2011 Budget 2011 Actual 2012 Budget
REVENUE
6,250.00
5,190.00
6,875.00
5,644.00
5,500.00
4,801.79
4,122.00
9,700.00
7,882.00
8,200.00
12,585.00
16,000.00
13,286.00
13,841.00
15,950.00
13,072.00
15,075.00
18,229.00
21,500.00
18,087.79
17,963.00
REVENUE - HOLIDAY WEEKEND
11,250.00
5,876.00
10,000.00
4,400.00
6,000.00
6,460.00
6,000.00
4,333.00
17,250.00
12,336.00
16,000.00
8,733.00
-
REVENUE - OTHER EVENTS
-
-
DONATIONS & OTHER INCOME
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
34,200.00
26,408.00
32,075.00
27,962.00
1,260.00
8,970.00
10,230.00
1,800.00
6,780.00
8,580.00
12,526.00
12,526.00
12,000.00
5,250.00
17,250.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
38,860.00
41,843.79
44,793.00
7,700.00
8,660.00
16,360.00
-
EXPENSES
9,000.00
450.00
250.00
200.00
500.00
60.00
10,460.00
13,770.00
799.00
16.00
158.00
94.00
126.00
60.00
15,023.00
14,300.00
800.00
100.00
1,500.00
70.00
40.00
100.00
75.00
250.00
130.00
17,365.00
11,818.00
915.41
25.00
411.96
56.00
41.44
1.95
126.00
35.12
13,430.88
11,799.00
700.00
25.00
312.75
256.00
750.00
56.00
156.00
126.00
75.00
130.00
1,000.00
15,385.75
Bows
Venue & Decorations
Entertainment
Thank you gathering
Food & Beverage
Staff & Tables/Chairs
Insurances
Shuttle & Parking & Carriage
Printing & Signage
Security
Media Advertising
Vespers
Contingency
Holiday Weekend Expenses
HOLIDAY WEEKEND - EXPENSES
200.00
201.00
200.00
445.00
3,100.00
2,752.00
1,850.00
1,239.00
3,000.00
1,175.00
2,500.00
1,950.00
500.00
4,115.00
1,242.00
4,270.00
5,317.00
1,150.00
1,960.00
1,000.00
761.00
600.00
460.00
850.00
433.00
950.00
263.00
600.00
243.00
635.00
165.00
420.00
224.00
113.00
1,030.00
890.00
675.00
875.00
187.00
14,965.00
9,957.00
12,680.00
10,938.00
500.00
1,100.00
2,000.00
250.00
2,805.00
750.00
460.00
1,275.00
450.00
300.00
250.00
1,070.00
500.00
11,710.00
215.32
1,033.36
512.34
251.75
375.00
1,022.55
274.58
3,684.90
300.00
1,000.00
450.00
400.00
750.00
920.00
3,820.00
OTHER EVENTS - EXPENSES
2,806.00
2,500.00
2,557.00
-
2,500.00
-
1,136.66
8,886.90
2,500.00
450.00
500.00
3,450.00
742.00
3,548.00
200.00
600.00
3,300.00
489.00
3,046.00
600.00
3,100.00
January to December Accruals
35,375.00
43,566.00
32,975.00
36,812.00
NET OPERATING INCOME/LOSS
(1,175.00) (17,158.00)
(900.00)
(8,850.00)
535.15
10,558.71
1,000.00
8,000.00
5,000.00 increase $2750 3/20 per membership
500.00
300.00
14,800.00
400.00
1,000.00
(1,543.00)
250.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
250.00
500.00
550.00
1,000.00
300.00
575.00
4,782.00
400.00
1,000.00
100.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
250.00
500.00
250.00
250.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
7,250.00
38,075.00
32,456.49
41,255.75
785.00
9,387.30
3,537.25
Public safety announcement: Home safety inspections are available from the Richmond Fire Department including installation and/
or testing of smoke detectors.
Committee reports:
Treasury; March
Opening Balance: 18,167.29
Cleared Checks: (2,987.86)
Deposits: 572.23
Uncleared transactions: 700.00 (Richmond Pipes & Drums)
Ending Balance – checking: 15,051.66
Certificate of Deposit: 10,459.35
Larry Parker Fund: (2,520.00)
Total Account Balances: 22,991.01
Treasury; April
Opening Balance: 15,751.66
Cleared Checks: (3,825.84)
Deposits: 2,081.43
Uncleared transactions: 0.00
Ending Balance – checking: 14,007.25
Certificate of Deposit: 10,459.80
Larry Parker Fund: (2,520.00)
Total Account Balances: 21,947.05
Membership: 197 members
Zoning: East end theater development; developer seeks a special
use permit for a height & use variance. A presentation was heard
by the zoning committee which recommended to the board the
CHA oppose the special use permit. The board was advised of
the committee’s recommendation in early May. Subsequently the
board rejected the committee’s recommendation. Further details
are described in the May board minutes.
RSO Garden Tour: Gross receipts, less PayPal commissions were
$1,919 - $4,601 under budget. CHA previously agreed to absorb
all operating costs. Total expenses were $3,454 -$1,546 under
budget. The event received positive feedback & CHA is entertaining the opportunity of partnering with the Symphony next year. A
special thank you is owed to Waite & Malou Rawls for their willingness to have their home & garden featured on channel 8 news.
Libby Hill yard sale: Date moved to Sunday, May 20, to accommodate a wedding in the park on Saturday.
Route 5 corridor study: CHA is still opposed to any concept
currently offered under the study, a focus group was formed with
the leadership team of the board to assess possible alternatives.
The most important of these alternatives is a “no build.” The focus
Church Hill Plaque program: confusion regarding a three
year outstanding refund to a participant was resolved. The
board agreed to issue a refund to Susan Noland for $75 to
clear up the matter.
June membership picnic: CHA will partner with Historic
Richmond Foundation for the annual June picnic. The picnic
will be held June 19, at ChildSavers. CHA members will not
be asked for an entry fee, however, non-members will be
asked for $5. The event is fully catered courtesy of HRF.
Beer, wine, & non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by
CHA. Every attendee regardless of membership status must
have a ticket. Those without having RSVP’d will be denied
entry – unfortunately. This is an effort to ensure all participants are able to enjoy the full benefits of the picnic. RSVP’s
are accepted at www.ChurchHill.org/RSVP.
Newsletter: CHA’s newsletter editor, Bev Gray, has resigned. The June publication will be the last newsletter in
its current format. Going forward, until such time as a new
editor can be found to provide creative talent, the newsletter
will be distributed in the form of minutes & treasury reports
only to current members of CHA, in accordance with CHA
bylaws. Those who are interested in providing creative talent
are encouraged to contact Jon Ondrak.
Church Hill, best of: Church Hill has, for the second year
in a row, been named one of the top three neighborhoods
in Richmond by readers of StyleWeekly. In 2011 Church Hill
earned the distinction of third best, this year Church Hill was
named second best… We’re climbing the ladder, all thanks
to member’s efforts.
Preservation Virginia: Libby Hill Park has been named one
of 11 historic sites in Virginia worthy of national historic significance by Preservation Virginia. A press conference was
held May 7, to this effect.
minutes
CAPITAL GIVING, DONATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Reed Square
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
400.00
Crime Watch
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Church Hill Forum
220.00
Block Captain Program
117.00
Alley Rally
200.00
200.00
100.00
Historic District Initiative
1,000.00
260.00
Directory
300.00
HRF-Church Hill Book & Oakwood
4,500.00
School Liaison
300.00
Richmond Public Library
250.00
250.00
250.00
Bellevue Elementary
500.00
500.00
500.00
680.00
500.00
Chimborazo Elementary
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
Chimborazo Elementary - CIS
2,500.00
CHAT
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
YMCA
300.00
Chimborazo Playground
5,485.00
Family Resource Center
16.00
250.00
250.00
250.00
ChildSavers
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
500.00
Richmond Hill
300.00
2,300.00
250.00
250.00
300.00
St. John's Church
Planter's Society
1,000.00
1,230.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
ACORN
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
Plaque Program
575.00
7th District Forum Debate
300.00
Otherwise undeclared
132.00
100.00
Capital/Donations/Relations
6,500.00
18,560.00
5,650.00
7,805.00
5,900.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
Police report: Acting Lt. Victor Greene; one robbery reported at
32d & Marshall & 1 stolen kayak. Commotion at 32d & R streets
involving rocks being thrown, police responded in 9 minutes.
The incident involved Fulton juveniles; police communicated with
witnesses/bystanders. The incident does not appear to be linked
to Mosby shooting. Members of the community are encouraged
to call in suspicious activity, issues of concern as a preemptive
measure.
Notations
Newsletter Printing
Insurance - Directors & Officers
Supplies (Stamps/Envelops/Misc)
Website Fees
URL registration
Programming updates/templates
P.O. Box Fees
QuickBooks
PayPal Commissions
Business License
Financial Review / IRS Filings (990)
Constant Contact Annual Fee
Contingency / Other
Operating Expenses
Membership Party
Hogtober Festival
RSO Spring Recital
Joint Venture - National Night Out
Meetings - School Board Forum
Picnics (Jun. & Aug.)
Event Expenses
April minutes remain unapproved as a quorum was not present
group, including various city agencies & Councilwoman
Newbille met to review potential alternatives, as a preliminary
conversation to further public input. It is important to note
CHA along with other civic & business associations were
able to halt the project long enough to allow further assessment by the city. The city expressed interest in significantly
altering concept 2 so as to minimize impact & ratify all CHA
concerns.
2011 Holiday Tour: Concerns were expressed regarding
fundraising for the Chimborazo IB program during the 2011
holiday house tour. In order to abate any confusion CHA
agreed with St. John’s Church Foundation to issue an additional donation of $50.
M E E T I N G
OPERATING EXPENSES
10,320.00
10,000.00
674.00
680.00
103.00
100.00
207.00
200.00
56.00
85.00
81.00
250.00
60.00
30.00
11,501.00
11,345.00
Notations
May 15, 2012
7:06 Meeting called to order
St. John’s Church Parish Hall
MEMBERSHIP
CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL REPORTS
CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION - 2012 BUDGET (PROPOSED) - ACCRUAL BASIS
New business: A group has formed to encourage the
preservation & protect the viewshed of James River at Libby
Hill Park/Libby Terrace. For further information contact John
Whitworth.
Bellevue Elementary: Receipts stubs from Farm Fresh yielded over $27,000 in donations for the Bellevue PTA. This year
the PTA will collaborate with the school’s teacher of the year
to purchase what the teacher feels would be the best use of
the money for the whole school; thereby keeping students,
PTA, teachers, & administration engaged in the process.
7:47 Adjourn
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Designer Looks 4 Le$$!
By Kenneth Byrd, Kenneth Byrd Design
10 Decorating Disasters to Dodge
There are dozens and dozens of decorating disasters to dodge but we’re gonna focus on the most common repeat
offenders. You’ll want to steer clear of these dastardly design crimes...
10. Starting a project without a game plan can be a disaster, both financially and time wasting. It’s best to set parameters
for your project from the get go, such as a time frame, budget and scope of project.
9. Taking stock in unsolicited design advice or letting someone infringe on your decorating style is hazardous to
your design health, unless it’s a housemate or hired interior designer. You know your style best, so pick things that
appeal to you. Opinions and advice should only be considered when you’re the one asking for it.
8. Investing in the latest trends dilutes your personal style while draining your wallet. It’s ideal to indulge in one or
two trend pieces every so often, but to fill the entire room with atrendy look can be detrimental. You’ll be disappointed
when when the trend fades and your room starts to look and feel like last season’s clearance. Weather the tumultuous
trends by investing in high quality pieces with timeless, classic lines and upholstery.
7. Buying cheaply made furniture, instead, buy well made furniture cheaply! The material and construction of a
piece is just as important as it’s aesthetic. Invest in timeless, well constructed pieces that will last you through many
redesigns. It’s best to make gradual investments in furniture over time rather than buying a room full of furniture from
some discount retailer having THE BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR- every, single, weekend!
6. Choosing paint from a swatch without trying it on the walls first may be a time consuming mistake. It’s all about
lighting. Pick out your paint swatches while in the subject room. I’d suggest purchase a few sample size containers
and test them on the wall before you commit.
5. Rooms void of color are lifeless and uninspiring. Be mindful of more than just your furniture. Paint is the least
expensive item in a room but easily plays one of the biggest roles in any design. Even if you’re afraid of color, I encourage
you to paint an accent wall in a hue complementary of your decor. Consult a color wheel if you need a little science to
guide you.
4. Displaying too many personal items will make your space look overcrowded and dull. It’s important to have personal
pictures and collectibles in your home, but in minimal doses. A few of these are great when thoughtfully merchandised
around the room, but we don’t need to see your whole collection, pick a few pieces and simply rotate them out to
keep it fresh.
3. Lining the perimeter of your room with furniture is an all too common layout people tend to. The intended function
of a space should determine the placement of the furniture. Promote conversation by placing seating groups in front
of one another instead of beside. Create dimensional interest by pulling your sofa off the wall just enough to place a
console table behind- throw in a lamp and a few tchotchkes and you’re in business! That few inches alone will make
the room appear larger and much more interesting.
2. Buying a matching furniture set is creative suicide. For a more thoughtful and collected look, opt to purchase
from multiple retailers. Just because stores may showcase a sofa, loveseat and table combo, doesn’t mean you have
to buy the lot! Think about replacing the loveseat with a pair of accent chairs- it’ll break up a ‘packaged look’ and add
dynamic interest.
1. Reluctance to try new things is far and away the worst design crime anyone can commit. Decorating, much like
life, is a series of trials and errors, and those who take risks will reap the reward. Anyone is capable of creating an
interesting and beautiful space, regardless of experience or budgetary constraints. More than anything I’d like to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and experiment with things that are new to you. Discover new styles and
looks by reading home magazines, traveling, watching design shows, attending open houses and of course, following
our posts!
Have minimal space but want maximal style?
Check out our blog where we will provide great tips on
squeezing the most style out of your small space using
examples from a model apartment project we’re wrapping up.
Kenneth Byrd Design
Phone: 804.244.9904
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.KennethByrdDesign.com
blog: www.kbdDesignJet.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/kennethbyrddesign
twitter.com/#!/LongArmsMusic
facebook.com/longarmsmusic
Music Notes
sie’s Girl” or “867-5309,” songs that were big hits but not
the kind that you want to take on a desert island. The thing
is I, like many, really enjoy following certain artists’ careers
beyond their commercial halcyon days, particularly ones
from that era of music. Rickie Lee Jones, Marshall Crenshaw, The Go-Go’s, all of them had massive appeal at one
time and went on to make great records that a core base
followed. Men At Work were not really one of those bands.
They were just too big too fast, and weren’t really taken very
seriously critically. So when I realized this was THE Colin
Hay from the land down undah, I was taken aback.
Submitted by
James Menefee
Band:
Long Arms
It was one of those perfect Richmond May spring days,
therefore there were approximately one billion people on
Brown’s Island for Riverrock this year. For once our band
Long Arms played an outdoor event where there was no
threat of rain. Usually when we play either en plein air or
as nature intended (in a small, stinky, dirty bar), five will get
you ten something is bound to fall out of the sky: water in
one of its many forms, frogs, something that makes us feel
like we are “paying our dues.” It’s always fun to take something unpleasant and reframe it as a weight on the scale of
a karmic balancing act when there are intangibles involved,
read “why is the world always conspiring against us??”
So, yes, the perfect day. A song kept running through my
head. “My my my it’s a beautiful world…yes this is as good
as it gets.” Headed back to the Hill I put the song on and
enjoyed a perfectly rare calm moment. The song is the
aptly-titled “Beautiful World” by one Colin Hay. You might
be doing what I did the first time I saw his name on a mix
given to me by Tom Terry, one of Richmond’s most premier
and reliably prolific music mixologists (if you want to constantly hear new music, befriend Tom immediately). That
was when I first heard a song called “I Just Don’t Think I’ll
Ever Get Over You.” I remember grabbing the disc sleeve
(Tom actually lays out all his mixes with his own cover
photos and a back cover with the track listing), wanting
to know who was singing this amazing song. The name
rang a bell, but I didn’t know why, and since this was 2004
I Netscaped or Earthlinked my way to a fledgling Wikipedia
to discover he was the erstwhile singer for Men At Work.
Hmmm. Men At Work. I did like “Overkill.” But I never
really took something like “Land Down Under” seriously. To
me it’s just fodder for 80s dance parties, alongside “Jes-
You should really check out the song “Waiting For My Real
Life To Begin” from the album Going Somewhere. It’s just
Mr. Hay and an acoustic guitar, and the song’s lyrics about
not counting yourself out of the big game,-about the hopefulness one can muster in a world that can easily disillusion
and erode all your dreams-are overshadowed only by the
high note he hits in the song’s apogee. Colin Hay just has
one of those voices you don’t forget. He has a strange
Scottish/Australian/American accent and a range most
singers would sell their souls to achieve. I saw him play
two shows last month, and he closed with “Waiting For…”
The moment he hit that high note the silent, enraptured
crowd audibly gasped, and while it wasn’t Ella Fitzgerald
breaking a wine glass, I felt like my insides were wrenching
in that perfect amalgamation of emotion and sonic assault
that usually only music can achieve, those chills, the moments when your hair stands on end, the goosebumps.
I had a chance to meet
the man after the show,
and somehow found
the courage to give him
a Long Arms disc. I
am sure he could tell
I was a little self-conscious. He looked me
up and down, and with
the same wry wit and
“You’re from WHERE
again?” accent he
infuses into his songs,
he barked, “Now why
did you go and ruin this
perfectly good meet
and greet with your own band?” The picture I’ve included
captures us just at that moment, and I humbly present it to
you, in the hopes that you have a great summer, throwing
the radio on, leaving your door open while relaxing in your
yards or on your porches, curbs, or glass- and/or dirtencrusted sidewalks, and letting your neighbors hear what
exquisite and refined music tastes you have.
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Saturday, May 5 from 5pm to 9pm
Shockoe Bottom “Food Cart” Derby & Art Show Sunday, May 20th-11am to 5pm
17 @ 17 RVA Art, Beer& BBQ Summer Picnic
5th Annual “Gone to the Birds”
Saturday, August 4th-6pm to 9pm
5th Annual Shockoe-on-the-Half Shell
Virginia Cask Festival & Art Show
Sunday, June 17th-11am to 5pm
Saturday, September-15th -11am to 4pm
Sunday, September-16th-11am to 5pm
11th Annual Italian People’s Street Festival
Saturday, September 29th-11am to 8pm
Sunday, September 30th-11am to 6pm
Shockoe Bottom Brews & Art Show
4th Annual Shocktoberfest
Sunday, October 6th-11am to 5pm
Saturday, October 27th-11am
“Night of the Dead” Festival
Thursday, November 1st-5pm to 11pm
13th Annual Brunswick Stew Festival
Saturday, November 3rd-11am to 4pm
2nd Annual Autumn Bottom Brews & Art Show
Sunday, November 4th-11am to 4pm
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Electrician
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Gardener
Historic Tax Credit ApplicaEons
Historic Tax Credit Lawyer
Historic Tax Credit Auditor
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H & H ConstrucEon
Electrical InstallaEon & Repairs Inc.
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Sam, 262-­‐7772
Sylvester Hunt, 437-­‐9427
Troy Tipton, 691-­‐5721
Ronnie, 221-­‐2909
Stripping, sizing and rehanging
"Replaced, resealed, repointed" etc Repaired exterior lights Installed bathroom
Mary Corley, 648-­‐0333
CharloIe Kerr, 648-­‐7035
John Meunier, 690-­‐1977
John Meunier, 690-­‐1977 True Timber Tree Service
Dana Moore
BAM Architects
Opposable Thumbs
Postons General ContracEng
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
BTR Enterprises
RBVa
Jon Lillyman & Co
NAAB ContracEng, LLC
David Bauz ( [email protected])
Lloyds Electrical
Howard Allen
BeIer housing CoaliEon
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Howard Gills
Carlyle Associates
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Edward BriIen
William Harris
Sue Hernandez
Roxie Smith
Gina's Cleaning Service
ELS Cleaning Services
Gundlach Plumbing & HeaEng
Dominion HeaEng and Air CondiEoning
Hales HeaEng and AC
Dransfield Jewelers
Richmond IrrigaEon
Charlie's Lock Shop
Mantels by Meunier
Winn Masonry
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Brad Jennings
John Moossa
Mulberry PainEng
Worthington Photography
Peter headley
Jay Gresch
Thomas AquaEcs
Commonwealth Capital Management
jnited Roofing & ConstrucEon
CurEs Jones
City Tin & Copper
Glass Services
SeIle Landscaping
Stainless Window Washing
Old House Authority Windows
Peter, 218-­‐8733
Tree removal and pruning
Dana, 232-­‐6504
ResidenEal renovaEon
Mary Lorino, 355-­‐6016
RenovaEon, extenEon+ CAR applicaEon
Chris Chase, 502-­‐2937
Home theatre cabinet
Rodney Poston, 380-­‐5261
Porch replacement, guIer cornices
Will, 452-­‐1112
In house carpet cleaning
Derek, 513-­‐8813
New Back Porch and Fence
David, 649-­‐2162
Front Porch -­‐ repair
Jon, 301-­‐6344
Historic RenovaEon, Porch repair
Bill Naab, 387-­‐0812
New House Const. -­‐ 601 N.22nd
David, 652-­‐8316
All electrical repairs, weekend only
Lester Lloyd, 909-­‐2253
Major house rewiring
Mack, 397-­‐7315
Garden clean up
Karri Richardson, 304-­‐0244 State & Federal tax credit applicaEon
Deborah Fourness, 697-­‐2041 State & Federal tax credit documentaEon
Howard, 329-­‐2818
CerEficaEon of tax credits
Marc Hirth, 377-­‐0117
Purchaser State Tax Credits
Jerry, 399-­‐1841
PoinEmg, chimney repair, carpentry
Edward BriIen, 255-­‐8492
Framing, Drywall, finishing
William, 253-­‐5295
Sheetrock / Roofing
Sue, 971-­‐7560
Complete house clean
Roxie, 714-­‐9039
Complete house clean
Regina, 971-­‐6071
Complete "green" house cleaning
Keith, 833-­‐7787
Complete house clean
Joey, 288-­‐1951
Heat Pump replacement
JusEn, 266-­‐8577
New Heat Pump
Paul, 751-­‐0226
3 zone installaEon
Don, 643-­‐0171
Original Designs
Gilbert Turner, 271-­‐8030
IrrigaEon system
Mike, 355-­‐3406
Relocked 6 doors
John, 690-­‐1977
Custom Wood fireplace Ben Winn, 704-­‐3540
Repointed side of house
Russ, 536-­‐5511
RepoinEng, building, repair
Brad,314-­‐4496
Interior and exterior, full house
John, 615-­‐2221
Interior and exterior, full house
Chad Harris, 269-­‐1633
Interior and exterior
Mel, 344-­‐3334
Newborn photos
Peter, 874-­‐4441
Repair replaced Drywall & Plaster
Jay, 966-­‐1960 Repair of original plaster
David Thomas, 355-­‐0455
Garden pool cleaning Sandra Brent, 648-­‐4420
Rental property management
Mike Peregoy, 334-­‐3233
New TPO & En roofs
CurEs, 674-­‐9539
Copper & TPO roofs + downsprouts
Ed, 355-­‐2115
New copper roof
Jack, 564-­‐2322
Custom glass shower
Ricky SeIle, 787-­‐4488
Tree removal
Don, 918-­‐2184
All windows
Dixon Kerr, 648-­‐1616
Front windows
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
John Huddle, 788-­‐4480
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
CharloIe Kerr, 648-­‐7035
Geneva Smith, 780-­‐0863
Michael Mc Peak, 757 358-­‐5566
Aimee P. Seibert,647-­‐3140, M Olgas,780-­‐1246
W. Rawls, 501-­‐8436, Chuck & Mary Field, 269-­‐0478
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
Deanna Lewis, 703-­‐973-­‐2101
CharloIe Kerr, 648-­‐7035
David Herring (BHC), 644-­‐0546, ext 37
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
David Herring (BHC), 644-­‐0546, ext 37
Deanna Lewis, 703-­‐973-­‐2101
Deanna Lewis, 703-­‐973-­‐2101
Anica Mccray, 433-­‐0264
BridgeIe Hug, 783-­‐7777
CharloIe Kerr, 648-­‐7035
Eugenia Anderson Ellis, 643-­‐3915
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
K & M Olgas, 780-­‐1246
Michael Mc Peak, 757 358-­‐5566
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
Bill Pickering, 643-­‐1025
Aimee Perron Seibert, 647-­‐3140
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
C.Hayden, 775-­‐0125, T. Bernal,643-­‐2420
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
John Huddle, 788-­‐4480
Beauchamp Payne 646-­‐8162
Deanna Lewis, 703-­‐973-­‐2101
Pohlig Box Factory -­‐ Holly, 377-­‐9194
Carolyn Williamson, 649-­‐0001
John Huddle, 788-­‐4480
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
Susan Wynne, 782-­‐8650
Keith West, 399-­‐0925
Deanna Lewis, 703-­‐973-­‐2101
John Huddle, 788-­‐4480
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
John Whitworth, 644-­‐6559
Melissa Powers, 399-­‐9720
Richard Taranto, 648-­‐3939
Aimee Perron Seibert, 647-­‐3140
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My name is John Vetrovec, and I am a fellow Church Hill resident and board member of
the neighborhood association. My wife and I have lived here since 2002, and have two
small children. I am a Certified Financial Planner® and work at Davenport & Company
in downtown Richmond.
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Help individuals changing jobs or careers who are in need of IRA Rollover planning.
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Assist young families with education savings needs who may benefit from a 529 Plan or Education IRA
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Provide planning and investment guidance to someone who may receive an inheritance
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Work with business owners seeking to establish or upgrade a retirement savings plan to attract and
retain employees
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Serve retirees in need of a steady flow of income while preserving their assets
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Discuss financial scenarios with individuals selling real estate or downsizing their home
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Present ways to preserve and transfer wealth for individuals who recently sold a business
If you are interested in learning more about how I may be able to help you with professional financial advice
and service, I encourage you to contact me today.
John Vetrovec CFP®
Associate Vice President, Investments
[email protected]
(804) 780-2188 (800) 846-6666
One James Center
901 East Cary Street Ste 1100
Richmond, VA 23219
www.investdavenport.com
Davenport & Company
SINCE 1863
Member: NYSE • FINRA • SIPC
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Church HIll Contacts
POLICE AND SAFETY
Emergencies 911
Non-Emergency Police PH: 646-5100
1st Precinct Station PH: 646-3602
Fire Station #1 PH: 646-4229
Church Hill Crime Watch PH: 648-2710
Commonwealth’s Attorney/Sector Prosecutor:
Colette McEachin PH: 646-4845
Sector Lieutenant Victor Greene PH: 646-3387
NEIGHBORHOOD MAINTENANCE
Citizen’s Assistance PH: 646-7000
City of Richmond Public Utilities PH: 644-3000
Code Violations related to historic preservation
Catherine Easterling PH: 646-7550
[email protected]
Commission of Architectural Review PH: 646-6364
Membership has its benefits!
or Dwight C. Jones
City Hall, 900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Fl.
Richmond, VA 23219
PH: 646-7970
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Governor Bob McDonnell
Virginia State Capitol, 3rd Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
PH: 786-2211
FAX: 371-6351
State Senator HENRY L. MARSH, III
PH: 698-7516, 648-9073, FAX: 698-7958
Senate Legislative Information: 698-7410
State Delegate Jennifer McClellan
PH: 648-1171, FAX: 772-1512
House of Delegates Legislative
Information: 698-1500
E-MAIL: [email protected]
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Membership runs from January 1st December 31st.
EDI – W.I.C. PH: 646-0775
Family Resource Center PH: 644-4496
Health Center PH: 780-0840
Social Services PH: 646-7212
RICHMOND RESOURCES
Northeast District Parks Maintenance PH: 646-3216
Church Hill Association Members are in the know!
Join today and stay ahead of what’s happening in the
neighborhood with emails about news, events and new
members. Be included in the directory if you wish and
enjoy savings at participating local businesses.
East District Families First PH: 646-4508
Housing Code Enforcement PH: 646-6419
Truancy Hotline PH: 646-ABCD
For questions, please contact
Trish Dome, Membership Coordinator.
EAST DISTRICT AGENCIES
Va. Cooperative Extension PH: 786-4150
Graffi ti Hotline PH: 646-1406
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7th District Richmond City Council Member
Cynthia Newbille
PH: 646-3012
E-MAIL: [email protected]
7th District Richmond City School Board Member
Donald Coleman
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Zoning Administration PH: 646–6340
Environmental Control PH: 646-7448
Easy!Sign-up online
197 members & growing!
Better Housing Coalition PH: 644-0546
Association for the Preservation
of Virginia Antiquities (APVA) PH: 648-1889
Black History Museum PH: 780-9093
Richmond CenterStage PH: 225-9000
Children’s Museum of Richmond PH: 474-7000
Edgar Allan Poe Museum PH: 648-5523
Historic Richmond Foundation PH: 643-7407
Library of Virginia PH: 692-3500
Museum of the Confederacy PH: 649-1861
Richmond Ballet PH: 344-0906
Richmond Coliseum PH: 262-8100
Richmond National Battlefi eld Park PH: 771-2148
Richmond Symphony PH: 788-1212
Science Museum of Virginia PH: 367-6552
St. John’s Church Visitor Center PH: 648-5015
Valentine Richmond History Center PH: 649-0711
Venture Richmond PH: 788-6466
Virginia Historical Society PH: 358-4901
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts PH: 340-1400
Virginia Opera PH: 643-6004
Virginia War Memorial PH: 786-2060
Pick up your new directory at the next Membership Meeting!
Non-members may purchase the directory for $3.00.
Don’t forget to renew!
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