2024 SHDA Election FAQS
Job Descriptions for SHDA Officers (Please note new bylaws are expected to be drafted and adopted in 2024, so these descriptions may change some.)
President: Calls monthly meetings, issues a President’s report at the meeting and on the website on issues and activities in the South Hull District, appoints committees for projects initiated and approved by the membership, acts as a liaison between city and state officials and interest groups within the District, providing information, assistance, and volunteers as needed.
With other officers prepares an annual budget by February meeting for approval by the membership. Suggests programs and projects based on the needs of the District. Seeks grant funding and donations as needed and with the assistance of the other officers and the public relations volunteer. Has one vote as a member
Vice President: Assists president in their duties as requested, fills in at meetings in absence of President. Coordinates education credit completion among residents offered through Neighborhood Services and needed for grants offered by the City. Liaison/ assists with New Membership recruiter. Has one vote as a member. Attends meetings outside the district at the request of the President.
Secretary: Keeps minutes of all meetings and publishes them on Website and Facebook in timely manner. Assists other officers in adhering to organization bylaws by being knowledgeable about their content. Preserves all documents of the organization and transfers copies to the SHDA Archives on the District website. Has one vote as a member.
Treasurer: Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for membership approval. Notifies members of process for requesting funding projects in the proposed budget. Issues monthly, quarterly and an annual report on the financial status of the organization and its adherence to the agreed upon budget. Files copies of all documents in the SHDA website archives. Notifies the President of any problems or unexpected financial emergencies. Establishes a simple process for requesting budgeted funds and requests and records all documentation related to expenses. Requests unrelated to the budget are submitted first to the other officers who will approve and disallow a budget modification and inform the membership.
With assistance from other officers completes all reports to state, city or federal authorities related to grants management and all tax documents including the annual 990 IRS for sustaining 5013c status. Has one vote as a member.
SHDA MEMBERS FIND A BREAK IN THE STORM CLOUDS TO CARRY ON THE TRADITION OF MONTHY MEETINGS HIGHLIGHTED BY PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS AND GRACIOUS HOSPITALITY
Cheryl Lang, the SHDA New Members chairperson, hosted the June 13 meeting at her home, offering guests a delicious meal after a lively discussion about Neighbors Night Out August 1 among other items. It was announced that the District was awarded a Neighborhood Services grant of $500.00 to support the effort.
SHDA PRESIDENT WALTER THOMAS EXPLAINS THE NEIGHBORS
NIGHT OUT TRADITION
Dear SHDA Family. At tonights meeting there were several questions about the origin of "National Night Out." I just wanted to share some info for those who were interested.
National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States and Canada. It is observed annually on the first Tuesday in August.
National Night Out was developed as a crime prevention program that emphasizes building a partnership between the police and the community. It provides information, educational materials, and technical assistance for the development of effective year-long community-police partnerships that can reduce crime, violence, and substance abuse at the community level.
National Night Out events are planned around the country. They include a multitude of local events, such as block parties, cookouts, parades, contests, youth activities, and seminars.
Pictures by Vinny Chandrasoma and Walter Thomas
SHDA NEWS June 2023
Annual SHDA Picnic at Jackson Lake May 20th: Food, Fun and Fishing (and goat herding)
SHDA members and neighbors enjoyed a sunny day at Jackson Lake. The highlight of this year’s gathering was the presence of more families with children and teenagers, which SHDA President Walter Thomas as happy to see and hoped was a trend for the future. Everyone enjoyed the families and the children added a happy note to the day.
Oh, and we can’t forget the goatherders, keeping the flocks of young and old goats who coveted a barbecued hot dog.
Children and Teens from the South Hull Neighborhood who attended the picnic with their families were a welcome addition to the fun.
Goat herding seemed a favorite pastime at the picnic. Goats and their kids felt they had every right to crash the party held in their pasture at Jackson Lake,
SHDA Submitting Grant for National Night Out August 1.
SHDA is submitting at grant request in May to Montgomery Neighborhood Services to support South Hull’s participation in the August 1 National Night Out event which brings police officers and neighborhoods together. This year’s theme for the events is expected to be families and children. Watch for additional information here in coming weeks and bring the kids for an evening of fun and food.
SHDA Treasurer Randy Matuscak Teaches the Basics of Fishing to Neighborhood Kids at the Annual Picnic. Unfortunately, the fish weren’t as impressed with the barbecued hot dogs used as bait as the goats wandering the picnic grounds were.
SHDA NEWS APRIL 2023
Progress on Drainage and Street Improvement issues in South Hull
At a meeting of the Montgomery City Council March 22, Clay McInnis, District Seven Council Person, stated that work will begin in September of this year on the drainage problem originating on Arlington and also on some improvements of road surface on Gilmer Ave. More Details here as September approaches.
From the left Cheryl Lang, Mitzy Cole and L. C. Cole at the council meeting. Cheryl has been a dedicated and persistent advocate of the improvements for over two years. Also at the meeting were Randy Matuscak and Walter Thomas. Picture by Walter Thomas.
A Full House at April SHDA Meeting
Hosted by Vinny and Maitri Chandrasoma
Vinny Chandrasoma’s pictures say it all. After a discussion of plans to organize a neighborhood clean-up and other business, South Hull neighbors enjoyed an elegant dinner, complete with a Tirimisu cake and a bottle of champaign from Cheryl Lang and Debra Perlan for birthday boy, Walter Thomas, SHDA President. Minutes to follow when available in Member’s Portal.
