Center City District (CCD) 2008 Customer Satisfaction Survey

The Center City District is conducting its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey. They welcome our input on how best to improve the quality of life and competitiveness of Center City Philadelphia.

They've asked us to take a moment to tell them how effective their initiatives have been, what improvements should be made, and what new programs you would like them to undertake. To begin the survey visit-

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB228A3BBV9P4

By completing this survey you will be entered for a chance to win a CCD prize package. One winner will be chosen at random to win the following:

• A $100 gift card for Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
• Two guest passes to the Philadelphia Museum of Art
• Five passes for the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia
• And a $25 voucher toward artwork at The Print Center gallery store.

Important Board Election Info

This year's general membership meeting and board elections will be held on Tuesday, October 14th. We have six openings on the board, and EIGHT APPLICANTS...and we're thrilled to have such interest in these positions! It has turned into a real election, and all members are strongly encouraged to attend and VOTE. (Think of it as practice for the presidential elections in November.)

Pursuant to our bylaws, we are publishing the letters of interest submitted by all eight applicants. The applicants are:

Robert Smith
Carl Engelke
Helen Doulis
Jack Barry
Alexander Rice
Judy Applebaum
John Arneth
Richard Spitzborg

Their letters of interest have been posted in a single document that can be downloaded at www.washwestcivic.org/board_letter.doc.

If you have problems downloading this file, please email board member Annette Earling at earling@zaza.com.

WSWCA E-post: 09/29/08

Reminder: Let's Talk About Casinos
Don't forget, this year's general membership meeting and board elections will be held on Tuesday, October 14th. The topic for the evening will be the possibility of a casino coming to the Gallery.

We have invited representatives from Foxwoods, Councilman DiCicco and Mayor Street and his city representatives.

The meeting will be held at 7pm at the Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1029 Locust Street, at the Solis-Cohen Auditorium on the first floor. PLEASE ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING...WE NEED YOUR INPUT.

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Kahn Park Antique & Craft Fair
Louis Kahn Park at 11th and Pine will be holding it's annual fair on Saturday, October 11 from 9-5 (rain date, Oct. 12). If you would like to donate books to the event, or would like any other information, please call 215-546-6460.

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REGISTER TO VOTE
The deadline to register for November's general election is Monday, October 6.

You can stop by the Civic office most mornings to pick up a votor registration form, (call first at 215-545-3260), or download one at http://www.votespa.com

You can also download absentee ballots and other voter forms at www.votespa.com.

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Board Member Elections Coming Up
If you are interested in running for the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association, please send a short biography and a statement as to why you want to become a member of the board of directors to judith.applebaum@gmail.com

Deadline is tomorrow, September 30.

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Wash West Incidents
The below incidents in the Wash. Sq. West area were recently reported to the 6th District:

(ARREST) On Tuesday, 09/16/08, 7:45 PM, Sgt. LaRose set up a narcotics surveillance in the 13th Street Corridor area. The surveillance team observed a male smoking marijuana in the 200 block of S. Juniper St., The 32 year old offender with a Germantown address was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

(REPORT) On Tuesday, 09/16/08 Between 10 AM and 6 PM, the door frame of complainant's apartment in the 1000 block of Pine St., was damaged and missing from inside was a laptop. Incident wasn't reported until 24 hours later, the scene was contaminated, therefore, no latent finger prints were lifted.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 09/17/08, 10:45 PM, a male was arrested in the 1200 block of Locust St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 09/17/08, 11:00 PM, a male was arrested in the 1200 block of Spruce St. by the City Wide Vice Unit for Prostitution.

(ARREST) On Wednesday, 09/17/08, 11:30 PM, Sgt. LaRose set up a narcotics surveillance in the 13th Street Corridor area. The surveillance team observed a male rolling a marijuana blunt in the 1200 block of St. James St., The 18 year old offender with an Upper Darby address was charged with Possession of Marijuana.

(REPORT) On Friday, 09/15/08, complainant's heard footsteps inside their apartment in the 1200 block of Spruce St. at 1 AM, did not see anything amiss. Later, at 10 AM, discovered laptops missing. Complainant's admitted that the front door was unlocked. 6th District Officer Sprouls attempted to lift latent finger prints from the scene.

(REPORT) On Sunday, 09/21/08, 1:10 AM, complainant was in the 300 block of S. Camac St. when two males approached him from behind, one male went through the complainant's pockets while the other male displayed a handgun. They fled north on Camac with complainant's wallet. The offenders were described as black males, one wearing a white hoody, no further description, no injuries.

(REPORT) Between 10 AM, Saturday, 09/20/08 and 7:50 AM, Sunday, 09/21/08, complainant's 2000 Honda, parked in the 1300 block of Pine St. had a window smashed and a GPS and CD player taken. 6th District Officer Minnis processed the scene and lifted latent finger prints.

Washington Square West Civic Association is now a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The details of this change are below:

RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FOR ADOPTION AT A SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

ON JULY 8, 2008

RESOLVED, that the following provisions shall be added to the organization’s Articles of Incorporation to replace and supersede any current provisions with which they conflict:

The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future tax code...

To Read the entire document click here.
To Read the Ammended Bylaws click here.

Agenda: Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee

Agenda
07.22.08 Meeting of the Committee
Hamilton Building Room 208 @ 7:00pm
Attending:

1. 1222 Locust Street- Lincoln
- application seeks five (5) variances for the proposed work
- proposed work includes: joining of lots; partial demolition and erection of 6-story building w/
roof decks at 6th story; increase # of dwelling units from 46 to 50.

2. 1013 Pine Street
- applicant seeks approval for one (1) variance
- applicant’s second visit in front of committee. WSWCA Board previously voted to write a letter
of opposition to the proposed conversion of a single family dwelling to a 3-family dwelling based
on unit size; applicant has requested a ZBA continuance and is coming back to WSWCA with
plans for a conversion to a 2-family dwelling

Agenda: Zoning &Governmental Affairs Committee

June 24th, 7PM
Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street, Room 139.
Open to the public

1) 120 S. 11th Street- Sam's Midtown Grille

2) 1013 Pine Street- repainting, cleaning and minor renovation to existing building (3-family dwelling)

3) 1210 Pine Street – second meeting; addition/renovation to single family home

4) MIXTO- application for extension of operating hours (meeting #3)

6th District Townhall Meeting

The 6th District Town Hall Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 from 7pm-8.30pm at the 6th District Located at 235 N. 11th St.

Monthly Town Hall Meetings will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 7pm-8.30pm at the 6th District Located at 235 N. 11th St.

Please pass the word, to all neighbors, residents and community groups within the 6th District, please come out and discuss concerns, find solutions and receive information, about how we can together make our district a cut above the rest.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.