Saturday, June 13, 2015

SOMETHING THAT WE SHOULD DO


The ''NATIONAL NIGHT OUT'' program is a national, growing, event that the Fairways has never participated in.
A brief description of the ''National Night Out'', is communities,all across this great country coming together, on the first Tuesday of August. The case in point is to take a strong, unanimous position against crime. This is done in conjunction with our law enforcement agencies. Typically, a meeting point [such as the Greenbrier or the Westchester parking lot] is chosen and all residents are asked and encouraged to come out for just ''an old fashioned, get together''. 
Some communities,turn the affair into a party with refreshments. One of the largest celebrations,in central Florida is the Avalon Park area. Last year I believe they won the local award from the Sheriff's office.
 During the evening, the meetings are visited by law enforcement officers, and even the Sheriff himself is out and around.
For an event like this to be successful, --it will take help and planning from some residents that KNOW how to plan FUN events.
 We would have about a month and a half to plan and pull this off. Planning and assistance help is available from the sheriff's office. I will be more than happy to contact the responsible officers, ---IF WE HAVE INTEREST___WHAT SAY YOU?

UPDATE----Since this posting was made,--there has been interest shown both here and the ''neighbor next door '' blog.
 I have contacted Deputy Belmont for detailed information. This program requires registration with Orange County.---I have also spoken to our HOA president Gary Doscher. Gary seemed interested. I understand that in most communities, their HOA takes the lead position, supported by other resident groups. This needs to be something of interest to ALL ages of our community,---From the ''BABY BOOMERS'' right up through ''THE GREATEST GENERATION'' The possibilities are unlimited--IF this community comes together on this.
Some suggestions include--''party food''-- and a raffle to benefit our legal fund.---The suggestion of using the Westchester parking lot and rest room facilities, seems to have merit--with it's unlimited space. 
FOLKS---our troubled community needs something like this.----Contact our HOA president and board--keep sending suggestions
WE NEED OUR HOA BOARD TO STEP FORWARD ON THIS AND LEAD OTHER SUPPORTING FACTIONS!
WE CAN DO !

FROM DEPUTY BELMONT



14 comments:

  1. I will be there and help when I can

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  2. How about our FHAOI doing this? It's not like they have anything else planned.

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  3. Great Idea, maybe the clubs could all get together and participate, as it seems we do nothing as a neigborhood. Maybe the New York Club, Rock and Roll, Kareoke, Sewing, Crafters, and the ones I forget, could get together and take that first place away from Avalon Park. LET'S DO IT ! ! ! !

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  4. we would volunteer our time and equipment for music if that is needed...let us know

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  5. Maybe each club or group could donate a couple raffle items?

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  6. Proceeds from the raffle could go to the legal fund, just a thought

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  7. Hey Bill- I think that's a great idea! although I just looked it up, and it's actually the FIRST Tuesday in august!... Tuesday, august 4 this year.

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  8. I"m in, I think this is a great idea. We need to start planning.

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  9. A few suggestions I ran across while searching on the internet. Some sound like real ice breakers and FUN, FUN....

    simple refreshments

    Bring your favorite snack

    Coffee, tea, and dessert

    Cookie exchange

    Fruit and cheese plates

    Hot dogs and brats

    Ice cream cones/make your
    own sundaes

    Lemonade and cookies

    Mini-donut stand

    Popcorn

    Potluck

    Pretzels and pop

    Root beer floats

    Watermelon


    Group conversations/
    mixers

    “Neighbor of the year”
    award

    Block e-mail list

    Block history stories

    Find block leader volunteers

    Have an ice breaker

    Interview politicians running
    for office

    Neighbor trivia game
    w/prizes for right answers

    Photos from past block
    parties and activities

    Share ideas and accomplish-
    ments on the block

    Skill swap

    Talk about area crime
    concerns and keeping an eye
    on each other’s houses

    Update block list for people
    and pets

    Update block contact list

    Welcome new residents

    All-ages activities

    Book exchange

    Book swap

    Build a milk carton boat for
    Aquatennial

    Cake walk

    Celebrate birthdays,
    anniversaries, graduations, etc.

    Dance

    Golf Cart beauty contest
    w/parade

    Ring toss contest

    Live music

    Movies

    Organize a book club

    Paint an old car with water
    colors

    Parade

    Plant exchange

    Prizes

    Races: minnow; cotton ball
    on a spoon


    Scavenger hunt

    Sing-along/karaoke

    Soccer

    Storytelling (truth or fiction)

    Street dance

    Talent show

    Tour the gardens on the block

    Volleyball

    Water balloon fights

    Water balloon toss contest

    Welcome new neighbors

    White elephant exchange
    Contribute to your
    community

    Beautify a common area

    Collect for a food shelf

    Cover graffiti

    Nominate a block club or an
    individual for a crime
    prevention award

    Plan a fall clean-up or bulb
    planting

    Presentation by an arborist
    (Dutch elm disease, etc.)

    Sign all ages up for library cards

    Use e-mail to communicate
    more with your block club

    Voter registration drive

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  10. I think this is a great idea, but doesn't this leave the door wide open for our intruders,once they get wiff of all at the Nite Out? I guess I don't get the whole get together thingy. Please clarify for me. Thanks.

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  11. I will not be able to attend but I am curious as to what the ''neighbor next door '' blog is. Could you please provide a link?

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  12. I THINK, but I'm not sure, that you can get to nextdoor thru this link: https://nextdoor.com/invite/bvrehxmsbxzzbcyutnnh
    never tried before, but give it a go. it's a good way to keep informed in addition to this site!!!

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  13. We are still working out the details, but this Mon. June 22 we will be having our first Neighborhood Watch and Patrol meeting at 7pm at the Weschester clubhouse. Anyone wishing to be a part of it or learn more is invited.

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