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...

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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.

Spring Fair; Sunday June 1st, 11AM-4PM
10th & Spruce Streets

• Arts & Crafts
• Sidewalk Sales
• Barbecue & Drinks
• Entertainment
• & Games

Portico Row Association
Raising money and awareness to make 10th & Spruce Streets beautiful & clean to attract shoppers and residents alike.

Rent a table for $30
contact: 215-868-0077 or jinkaz@comcast.net

BE A FRIEND OF SEGER PLAYGROUND

The Friends of Seger Park is planning their first big fundraising event for the Friends of Seger Park Playground! THIS SATURDAY, MAY 3rd, FROM 11AM TO 3PM!

It will be a carnival-like event, with fun for the whole family, with a petting zoo, moon bounce, face painting, music, crafts, a raffle and lots of food and fun! The rain date is Saturday, May 10th.

HELP PAINT THE DuBOIS MURAL!

On Saturday, May 3rd, from 11-3, the Mural Arts Program is hosting a community paint day for the W.E.B. Du Bois and Black Firefighters mural at Engine 11th, the first African-American firehouse in Philadelphia, at 6th and South Street. Yes, this means we get to help paint the mural -- the part showing the map that Du Bois created of the Seventh Ward, to be specific. This will be a family-friendly event with food, music, button-making and face-painting, so be sure to bring your children.