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Parkside News Parkside Community Association Volume 51, Number 3 Fall 2013 www.parksidebuffalo.org Parkside News Fall 2013 1 By PCA President Monica Cichon The PCA Executive Search Commit- tee spent some time searching for talented, creative people to take the lead as Executive Director. The committee worked hard interview- ing many candidates with impres- sive qualifications. After carefully narrowing down the candidates, a decision was made by the Board of Directors to select Amber Small as the Parkside Community Associa- tion's new Executive Director. Amber started with the PCA on September 23. She is a very talented and professional individ- ual. Amber has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University at Buf- falo and is working toward her Master of Science in Communications and Public Relations at Buffalo State College. Her prior employer is the City of Buffalo, where she worked as a Public Relations and Communi- cations Assistant and then moved to the Office of Administration and Fi- nance and Office of the Comptroller. She also worked at Planned Parenthood as a Community Engagement Coordi- nator. Amber is very active as a volun- teer with numerous organizations. The PCA is excited to have Amber join us. We look forward to her helping bring the PCA strategically to the next level. Amber does plan on being very visible in the community. Don't be surprised to get a knock on your door! If you see her out and about, make sure to say hello and give her a warm welcome. If you would like to get in touch with Amber, you can call her at the PCA office at 838.1240 or email her at [email protected]. New Executive Director of the Parkside Community Association Since coming on as the Parkside Community Associa- tion’s new Executive Director a few weeks ago, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of the neighbor- hood’s active members and hearing stories about the rich and diverse history of the neighborhood. There are very few places that can compare to Parkside and the sense of community that exists in this neighborhood. Just last week, a couple came into the PCA office who were visiting from Maryland; originally from the Parkside area, they said that even though they had moved out of town decades earlier, this is the place they still call home. The PCA was built on a strong foundation, comprised of neighbors uniting together to protect their community against threats of redlining and block- busting. Since the PCA’s inception in 1963, our mem- bers have worked tirelessly to preserve and enhance the quality of life that so many have come to enjoy. I have been involved with many organizations, and I can honestly say that the level of commitment and passion that the PCA’s members have is second to none. From advocating for safer streets and crime prevention, to organizing family-friendly events for our neighbors, the PCA has played a crucial role in making this neighbor- hood great. As we look back on these many accomplishments and celebrate the PCA’s 50th Anniversary, I can’t help but think about what the next 50 years will bring. Ulti- mately, it is my goal for us to build on the past efforts of the PCA and use these successes to guide us into the next 50 years of preserving and enhancing the Parkside neighborhood. Over the next 50 years we will strive for continued greatness, but this cannot be ac- complished by one individual alone. Now, more than ever before, communities need to be collaborative and engaged to address challenges and opportunities with efficient and effective solutions. For Parkside to do this we need your help. So please, if you are not involved yet, consider joining our board or one of our commit- tees, or even just stopping by the office to learn more about how you too can be a part of making our com- munity a great place to live, work and play for the next 50 years. There is certainly a lot to celebrate at our upcoming 50th Anniversary Gala, and I hope to see many of you there this December. Sincerely, Amber Small, Executive Director Letter from the NEW Executive Director
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Parkside NewsParkside Community AssociationVolume 51, Number 3 Fall 2013 www.parksidebuffalo.org
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By PCA President Monica Cichon
The PCA Executive Search Commit-tee spent some time searching fortalented, creative people to takethe lead as Executive Director. Thecommittee worked hard interview-ing many candidates with impres-sive qualifications. After carefullynarrowing down the candidates, adecision was made by the Board ofDirectors to select Amber Small asthe Parkside Community Associa-tion's new Executive Director.
Amber started with the PCAon September 23. She is a verytalented and professional individ-ual. Amber has a Bachelor of Artsdegree in Communications from the University at Buf-falo and is working toward her Master of Science in Communications and Public Relations at Buffalo State
College. Her prior employer is the City of Buffalo,where she worked as a Public Relations and Communi-
cations Assistant and then moved tothe Office of Administration and Fi-nance and Office of the Comptroller.She also worked at Planned Parenthoodas a Community Engagement Coordi-nator. Amber is very active as a volun-teer with numerous organizations.
The PCA is excited to haveAmber join us. We look forward to herhelping bring the PCA strategically tothe next level. Amber does plan onbeing very visible in the community.Don't be surprised to get a knock onyour door! If you see her out andabout, make sure to say hello and giveher a warm welcome. If you would like
to get in touch with Amber, you can call her at the PCAoffice at 838.1240 or email her [email protected].
New Executive Director of the Parkside Community Association
Since coming on as the Parkside Community Associa-tion’s new Executive Director a few weeks ago, I havehad the pleasure of meeting many of the neighbor-hood’s active members and hearing stories about therich and diverse history of the neighborhood.
There are very few places that can compare toParkside and the sense of community that exists in thisneighborhood. Just last week, a couple came into thePCA office who were visiting from Maryland; originallyfrom the Parkside area, they said that even thoughthey had moved out of town decades earlier, this is theplace they still call home.
The PCA was built on a strong foundation,comprised of neighbors uniting together to protecttheir community against threats of redlining and block-busting. Since the PCA’s inception in 1963, our mem-bers have worked tirelessly to preserve and enhancethe quality of life that so many have come to enjoy. Ihave been involved with many organizations, and I canhonestly say that the level of commitment and passionthat the PCA’s members have is second to none. Fromadvocating for safer streets and crime prevention, toorganizing family-friendly events for our neighbors, thePCA has played a crucial role in making this neighbor-hood great.
As we look back on these many accomplishments andcelebrate the PCA’s 50th Anniversary, I can’t help butthink about what the next 50 years will bring. Ulti-mately, it is my goal for us to build on the past effortsof the PCA and use these successes to guide us intothe next 50 years of preserving and enhancing theParkside neighborhood. Over the next 50 years we willstrive for continued greatness, but this cannot be ac-complished by one individual alone. Now, more thanever before, communities need to be collaborative andengaged to address challenges and opportunities withefficient and effective solutions. For Parkside to do thiswe need your help. So please, if you are not involvedyet, consider joining our board or one of our commit-tees, or even just stopping by the office to learn moreabout how you too can be a part of making our com-munity a great place to live, work and play for the next50 years.
There is certainly a lot to celebrate at our upcoming50th Anniversary Gala, and I hope to see many of youthere this December.
Sincerely,Amber Small, Executive Director
Letter from the NEW Executive Director
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PARKSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
PRESIDENTMonica Cichon
VICE PRESIDENT Eric Harvey
TREASURERMaggie Shea
SECRETARYTom Ziobro
DIRECTORS AT LARGEJake BishopVicky-Marie BrunetteMeredith ChristmanMichael DeLucaGeorge EmeryRuth LampeChristopher LaveyPamela MartinMichael RiesterGeorge StockSusan UdinBonnie WeinbergerRich Wolf
STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORAmber Small
PARKSIDE NEWSLETTER
EDITING AND DESIGNPAMELA MARTIN
PCA MISSION
The mission of the Parkside Community Association is to advocate, communicateand act on behalf of the Parkside neighborhood to preserve and enhance the quality of life.
Parkside Holiday Art & Craft Show
Saturday, November 30, 2013, 10 am–5 pm,Church of the Good Shepherd, 96 Jewett Parkway
Everyone's talking about shopping local. The Parkside HolidayArt & Craft Show is your chance to shop very local and supportyour favorite community association. Instead of driving arounda mall parking lot, take a stroll over to the Church of the GoodShepherd and shop for unique gifts, including photography,jewelry, pottery, cards, soaps, journals, hypertufa, and fiberarts. Everything is handcrafted, and many items are one-of-a-kind. There will also be a selection of PCA merchandise, andyou can order luminaries to brighten the holiday season. In-cluded with your $2 admission is a $1 coupon toward a pur-chase of more than $10. Shop local, shop fun!
2012 Parkside Holiday Art & Craft Show. Photograph by Monica Cichon.
Parkside Book Club
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 pm
The Parkside Book Club will be meeting at 6:30 pm on Novem-ber 13 to discuss Bon Courage: Rediscovering the Art of Living(In the Heart of France) by Ken McAdams. We will meet at 160Greenfield Street (Tony's house). Please feel free to join us!Contact Rachael with any questions: [email protected].
Parkside Traffic Study Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 to 8:30 pm St. Mary's School for the Deaf, 2253 Main Street
Please join us for a public meeting to discuss the ParksideNeighborhood Traffic Study on Tuesday, November 12 from6:30 to 8:30 pm at the St. Mary's School for the Deaf, 2253Main Street. The purpose of the meeting will be to present ex-isting conditions, adopt project objectives, develop a priori-tized list of problem areas, and solicit alternative ideas forimprovements.
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We would like you to help us celebrate Parkside Community Association's 50 years of service to the community!
Please join us for a special evening:
Parkside Community Association 50th Anniversary Gala
Friday, December 6, 2013, 6–8 pmGreatbatch Pavilion, Darwin D. Martin House Complex
125 Jewett Parkway
The PCA 50th Anniversary Gala will include an open bar of wines, beers, and soft drinks, and a variety of passed lighthors d'oeuvres. Business attire, please. Regular tickets are a $35 donation per person and patron tickets are a $100donation per person. Reservations must be made by November 27; there will be no ticket sales at the door.
You can reserve your tickets online via Paypal at www.parksidebuffalo.org/wintergala or download a reservation formif you wish to mail a check. You can also stop by the PCA office at 2318 Main Street and make reservations using acredit card, cash, or check. Please call ahead to be sure the office is open: 838.1240.
The Gala will also include a silent auction of a number of wonderful items, including original pen-and-ink drawings byJulie Lewitzky. As an added treat, the Gardener's Cottage will be open for the evening.
Fifty years serving the Parkside neighborhood—that's a reason for a party!
Parkside Community Association50th Anniversary Gala Ticket Order Form
Name
Address:
Phone Number
Reservations
Number of Regular Tickets ($35 each)
Number of Patron Tickets ($100 each)
Total Payment
Please submit order and payment by November 27. You can order online at www.parksidebuffalo.org, send a check tothe PCA office at 2318 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214, or come by the office with cash or check.
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Luminaries
The winter season is quickly approaching and thePCA will be celebrating by lining our neighborhoodwith candle luminaries! Help us celebrate the wintersolstice on Saturday, December 21, and transformour neighborhood into a beautiful winter village.
Each luminary consists of a votive candle placed inpebbles inside an Arts and Crafts–style bag. Partici-pating families are welcome to line the street infront of their house and, if desired, their drivewaysand walkways too.
The luminaries are typically placed three feet apartwith all candles being lit between 5 and 6 pm. Weshould have several hours to enjoy the display. Ifyou will not be home to light your candles but youwish to participate, considering asking a neighbor to light your candles for you. If you would like to participate, pleasefill out the form below and return it to the PCA office with payment, or submit your order and payment online atwww.parksidebuffalo.org by Saturday, December 7.
The kits will also be available for order at the Parkside Holiday Art & Craft Show on Saturday, November 30.
Each kit includes six long-burning votive candles, six luminary bags, and pebbles. Determining how many kits you willneed is totally up to you. Order one luminary kit to just line the street in front of your house or order two and lineyour driveway and/or walkway as well. PCA members in good standing qualify for reduced rates on the kits. The PCAwill send notice when the kits are ready.
For more information, go to our website at www.parksidebuffalo.org, call the PCA office at 838.1240, or email [email protected].
Parkside Community AssociationLuminary Kit Order Form
Name
Address:
Phone Number
PCA Members:
1 Kit (Includes 6 bags, candles, and pebbles) $8
2 Kits (Includes 12 bags, candles, and pebbles) $13
Number of Kits
Total Payment
Please submit order and payment by December 7. You can order online at www.parksidebuffalo.org, send a check tothe PCA office at 2318 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214, or come by the office with cash or check.
Non-Members:
1 Kit (Includes 6 bags, candles, and pebbles) $10
2 Kits (Includes 12 bags, candles, and pebbles) $16
Number of Kits
Total Payment
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Parkside Oktoberfest 5K
On Saturday, September 28, the Parkside CommunityAssociation hosted our 1st Annual Oktoberfest 5k inDelaware Park. We welcomed nearly 200 participantsfrom all corners of Western New York (and even a fewfrom Canada) for the race, with even more folks join-
We would also like to congratulate our winners, who are listed below:
Male Female
Overall Winner Jose Fuentes (17:36) Amanda McLeod (18:51)
14 and under Sam Battaglia Amanda Hausmann
15–19 Noah Sheppard
20–24 Stephen Todd Megan Robertson
25–29 Colin Sweeney Katrina Ziolo
30–34 Mike Kraus Heather Burger
35–39 Brian Parfitt Lisa Barnhardt
40–44 Christian Charnock Gretchen Russom
45–49 John Dilaura Lynn Augustyniak
50–54 Dennis Burns Dina Thompson
55–59 Bernie Rohrbacher Martha McCluskey
60–64 Rick Serley Kathleen Walter
70–74 Ed Russell Mac MacKenzie
ing us for our Oktoberfest-themed after-party at theChurch of the Good Shepherd!
After such a successful event, the PCA wouldlike to thank Jody Hanson, who served as our Race Di-rector, our 5K committee members, and our volunteersfor all of their hard work.
2014 PCA Annual Meeting
Not to get too far ahead of ourselves, but mark yourcalendars now for the 2nd Annual Parkside PartnersAward Ceremony and the 2014 Annual Meeting of thePCA membership, scheduled for Tuesday, January 21,2014. The location is to be determined. The event willinclude a potluck dessert starting at 6:30 pm. Therewill be a guest speaker. Awards will be presented andthe election of your 2014 Board of Directors and Offi-cers will be held. If you are a member of the PCA, lookfor your official postcard invitation in your mailbox inearly January. We hope to see you there!
2014 PCA Board of Directors Election
Our next election for the PCA Board of Directors will beheld in January 2014 at our PCA Annual Meeting. Ifyou are interested in running on the ballot as a BoardMember for this election, please contact the PCA Officeat 838.1240 and provide your name, address, phonenumber, and email address. A member of the PCANominating Committee will contact you.
The PCA Board meets monthly and boardmembers serve on various committees and assist withPCA functions. This volunteer board is a group of hard-working individuals committed to serving the missionof the Parkside Community Association. It is a very re-warding experience. Please contact us and be a part ofmaking things happen in Parkside!
Membership
Newsletter
Special Events
Technology/Website
Traffic
Parkside Community AssociationNew Member Form
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Address
Email Address
Home Phone Work Phone
Please select a category:
$15 Student/Senior (62 and over)
$25 Household
$30 Business
$40 Washington Russell
$50 William Sidney Wicks
$75 Frank Lloyd Wright
$100 Frederick Law Olmsted
$125 Flint Hill
$150 Elam Jewett
My employer matches charitable gifts.
I have enclosed my company’s matching
gift form.
The PCA is tax exempt. Your membership may be tax-deductible.Please make your membership check payable to the Parkside Com-munity Association. Please return your membership check and thisform to: Parkside Community Association, 2318 Main Street, Buffalo,NY 14214, or go to the PCA website and click on the “Join PCA” link.For convenience, you may use PayPal to pay membership dues online.
Please have someone contact me about the following committee(s):
Aging in Place
Block Club
Crime/Safety
Garden Tour
Home Tour
Housing
When you borrow from us, the interest you pay on yourloan is circulated back into the local economy.
Visit our website at www.coopcreditunion.com for moreinformation and to download a loan application.
All PCA members are eligible to join the BCFCU!
When you borrow from us, the interest you pay on yourloan is circulated back into the local economy.
All PCA members are eligible to join the BCFCU!
Visit our website at www.coopcreditunion.com for moreinformation and to download a loan application.
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Door-to-Door Transportation for our Neighbors
The North Buffalo Neighbors Transportation Service isa PCA program that provides transportation for peopleage 65 and older and people experiencing difficult lifecircumstances. We help out our neighbors with rides tomedical appointments as well as other purposes suchas social visits, shopping, and hairdresser appoint-ments.
To schedule a ride, call 352.7843 Mondaythrough Friday from 9 am to noon and speak to thescheduler (or leave a message and someone will callyou back). Requests for rides can also be made byemail at [email protected]. Pleasesubmit your requests one week in advance. We pro-vide up to two rides per month per rider.
Since we are volunteers we can keep the costvery low! An appointment of less than two hours costs$5, and longer appointments cost $10. Riders mustpay for parking.
Who will your driver be? Our drivers are allvolunteers, driving their own vehicles.
We’d love to have more volunteers. You cangive as many or as few rides each month as fit yourschedule. This is a great way to meet new friends andgive back to the community. If you’re interested,please contact Susan Udin at 829.3571 [email protected].
Historic Walking Tours of Parkside
Saturday, November 23Saturday, December 28
All guided tours begin at the Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 96 Jewett Parkway, and run from 10 am to 12 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Parkside Mystery Photo
How well do you know Parkside? The first three peopleto correctly identify the location of the picture abovewill receive a special prize from the PCA, as well as therespect and acclaim of their neighbors. All responsesshould be submitted electronically [email protected].
Century Plaque Program
Is your home 100 years old? Would you like to findout? The PCA is offering to do the work for you. Callthe PCA office and give your name, address, andphone number and a PCA Board member will contactyou, ask you some questions about your home, do theresearch and supply you with documents to verify theyear your house was built. If your house is 100 yearsold, you would qualify for a beautiful and reasonablypriced Parkside Centennial plaque.
SAVE THE DATE
Parkside Annual Chili Cook-off
Saturday, February 1, 2014Church of the Good Shepherd
