Last Meeting of Neighborhood Association for 2010

Don't forget to make plans to attend the last meeting of 2010 of the Sheridan Valley Neighborhood Association.  We will wrap up the year with treats and discussion of guest speaker City Councilor of District 8 Bill Christensen in 2011.  If you missed the November meeting with Ken Yazel we will also have handouts he distributed with interesting information on your taxes.  You won't want to miss this meeting and a good time to say good bye to 2010 and put in your ideas for 2011.  See you there Neighbor!

It's that time of Year again!!

Christmas is just around the corner and Thanks to George and Judy Humpert, Sheridan Valley front entrances are aglow with decorations and lights.  They look gorgeous!  That reminds me there is a Holiday lights and Decorations contest coming up December 1st.  So get out your best decorations and lights and get ready to compete for bragging rights and cool prizes amongst your neighbors.  You too- can enjoy a "Griswold Family" Christmas Competition!   May the PSO transformers hold!

FALL FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY 4-DARK

                                  
                                   Don't forget to save the date this Saturday for a little Fall Magic with your friends and neighbors.  Sheridan Valley is hosting its annual Fall Festival- this year at 6715 East 78th Street.  The fare will be potluck and any of your favorite dishes are all that is required for entry to this get together.  Drinks will be provided by the Association.  Come and join your neighbors, bring your little ones or big ones, costumed pets too and compete for best costume, scariest costume or other categories.  We will have treats and you can even have a photo op for fun!  The event starts at 4pm and will last till dark.   Come and join in the festivities.  This event is open to members and non-members.  See you there neighbors....  RSVP with your dish idea to your block captain or jprobst@cbtulsa.com as soon as you can so we can get a head count.

Dont Miss the Meeting!! Tuesday Evening October 12th

Come meet your neighbors at the meeting tomorrow at 7pm.  Lots of things on the agenda!

See you there.....

Dont Forget about the garage Sale This Saturday to Benefit the Neighborhood Project!

Remember to bring your items Friday evening for pricing and set up for a 8 am start on Saturday!  Hope to see you there.  The proceeds from the sale benefit the Tulsa Beautification Matching grant for the completion of our entrances.  It should prove to be lots of fun just like last years sale.

Check the website for the location of the sale.

Upcoming Neighborhood Garage Sale Event

SAVE THE DATE!!  September 25th is the Sheridan Valley Neighborhood garage sale with all proceeds going to benefit the new entrance corner project.  All monies will be used to provide shrubbery, plants and tree removal on the entrance corners opposite our beautiful new signs.  If you are interested in working a shift or dropping off items give your block captain a call today to get the details.

New Sheridan Valley Association Directorys are In!

The new 3 ring binder Directory format is here.  Pick up your new directory from your block captain.  If you notice an error or omission please submit that change to your block captain.  It is chock full of information on your neighborhood you dont want to miss out on! 

Next monthly meeting of the Association September 14th

Please save the date for the next regular meeting of the Association on September 14th, 7pm.  There will be many items up for discussion on the agenda, ie.  the new Tulsa Beautification Grant to help revitalize the entrance corners, covenants and bylaws update, nuisance property updates, and the new directory.  If you would like to be on the agenda for the next meeting please email your block captain or secretary Jill Probst.  Stay active in your association... your neighborhood is only as active as you are!  See you there!

Despite the Heat the Ice Cream Social was a success!!

Thanks to all those neighbors who braved the heat Saturday early evening for a cool float treat!  Neighbors that attended had a great time!  Members children were given a gift of school supplies purchased by the association for school.  Everyone is definitely looking forward to the Fall Festival Gathering when temps will be cooler.  Stay tuned for more info on upcoming events!

Back to School Social August 20th!! 7PM-8PM

Don't forget to add to your calendars:  The Back to School Social is a chance for our younger members to catch up and buddy up after the first day of school (Aug 19th).  Come out to 69th East Avenue and 78th Court in the front yard of Andy and Breanna Grove's house for an old fashioned root beer float and a special gift for each member's child !  Should be a great time for all.

Next Association Meeting August 10th at 7pm

Dont forget to make plans to attend the next association meeting August 10th at 7pm.  Lots of updates on directories and works in progress.  Also on topic is the upcoming association members kids Back to School Social!!  You don't want to miss this meeting!  See you there!

Dedication of the Finished Entrances

The dedication of the Finished entrances for the Sheridan Valley Neighborhood was done this morning at 9AM.  The certificate and photo will accompany a letter to the City of Tulsa and the Up With Trees organization for their help in making our "finished" project a reality.  If anyone would like to be included in another photo to be sent along to those organizations give Darlene Spears a call and we can arrange to add you to the bunch.  It was a beautiful albeit a humid morning. :-)

Meeting This Evening

Dont miss the meeting this evening.  Some of the items we will be covering are:
the new Tulsa Beautification Grant Project, Annual Upcoming Events!  Dont miss out!  Meeting time 7PM at Bethany Christian Church. 

Deadline for Common Area Lawn Service Bids

If you or someone you know is interested in bidding the maintenance of the lawn, shrubs in the Sheridan Valley Common Areas please get your bid to Wil Slater, Treasurer by no later than July 20th to be considered for the job. Several bids have been received and a decision will be made soon. So dont miss out on getting your opportunity to keep our Valley nice and beautiful. The Guidelines for the job can be found on the public website portion of  http://www.sheridanvalley.org/

Looking for Interested People to Submit Ideas and Suggestions for New Entrance Projects

Please look at the details of our newest community project. We are looking at possibly applying for matching funds from the Tulsa Beautification Grant for working on the opposing entrance corners so that they will match the new signage. For years we have had to trim trees that were not pruned for many years and this labor was all voluntary. The few shrubs that have been left are not pretty nor can they be easily shaped since they have been abandoned for many years by the membership. Since the number of vlunteers have dwindled and membership has been less than lack luster we have decided to look at applying for these funds and finishing the entrances. We have gorgeous signage and want the other side to be just as breathtaking. We need ideas and suggestions as soon as we can to have our plan together by September 1, 2010. If you have suggestions for plants, trees bring them up on this blog or come to the next meeting and jot them down for us. We are looking at including some more free trees from Up With Trees to round out whatever plantings we decide to put in the other corners. Take a look at them next time you drive in and think about what you might like to see over there. We want things that can be easily trimmed and look great. Drought resistance is also a good idea as well. If you are interested in participating on the planning committee please send an email to Darlene Spears, President: sdspaears@cox.net

We are taking any and all suggestions so See you at the next meeting!!

Tulsa Beautification Grant

Please look below to find the link to the Tulsa Beautification Grant that we are considering applying for - make your comments or suggestions here for discussion. We are formulating a plan to put forth for finalization at upcoming meeting for the revitalization of our opposing entrances on the north corner of the entrance on 78th Street and the south corner of the south entrance on 78th Place. So be thinking of what plants, ideas or suggestions you have for those two areas!


www.cityoftulsa.org/neighborhoods

Here is a blurb taken from the website to give you a taste of what we are thinking of applying for:


WHAT IS THE TULSA BEAUTIFICATION FOUNDATION MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM?
The program, sponsored by Tulsa Beautification Foundation (TBF), is designed to assist neighborhood and homeowners' associations registered with the City of Tulsa or registered non-profit organizations. Grants will fund various beautification projects by providing a dollar-for-dollar match for other locally-raised funds. A specific project should give neighborhood-based and charitable organizations incentive to raise funds, build partnerships with businesses, and cultivate the spirit of volunteerism and community support needed to complete a project. This process is designed to help groups complete a project dedicated not only to the improvement of their own lives, but also to the improvement of quality of life for all of Tulsa.

Proposed projects must:

* Improve/beautify a city neighborhood or public space through a physical improvement
* Involve neighborhood and community residents
* Have long-standing, sustainable benefits
* Have all necessary plans before starting improvements; and
* Provide a maintenance plan for the upkeep of the completed project.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM?
Your organization is eligible to participate in the program if it meets the following criteria:

* Is a neighborhood/homeowners association registered with the City of Tulsa or a registered non-profit organization
* Is located within the Tulsa city limits

Private businesses and individuals are not eligible to submit an application, but eligible organizations are encouraged to generate support and partner with them in planning and completing a project.

HOW DOES THE MATCH WORK?
TBF will match dollar for dollar ($1:$1) the funds raised by a grantee organization. As a part of the matching requirement, volunteer hours, valued at $16.19/hour, may account for up to 35 percent of the match by the applicant organization. In addition, donated materials and donated professional services to complete the project may be used in calculating the applicant match.

WHAT TYPE OF PROJECTS CAN BE FUNDED AND WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS?
The program helps pay for physical improvements that provide tangible benefits to the community outside of just aesthetic improvements. The program will not pay for on-going operation or maintenance, such as upkeep of landscaping or repairs to monument signs. The applicant organization must identify how the organization will fund and maintain the project in the future. In addition, work conducted by a professional contractor is discouraged unless otherwise necessary. However, if a professional contractor is used, three (3) bids for services must be included with this application.

Projects may require permits or permissions from the City of Tulsa, the Tulsa Parks Department and/or utilities companies if located in a public park, right of away, etc. Depending on the project, there may be additional requirements as well. While it is the applicant organization's responsibility to check on all requirements for their particular project, TBF staff will help to facilitate meeting(s) with the appropriate permitting agency as needed. Winning grant applications will be reviewed by the City of Tulsa's Development Services to ensure the application includes proper planning to obtain all the necessary permits and permissions if applicable before beginning the project. Therefore, a project will be subject to inspection by the City and/or the Parks Department to ensure the work is compliant with the permitting requirements.

HOW TO APPLY
The application must be filled out with information about the organization and a project description.

Download the complete packet and application

WHEN MAY PROJECTS BE STARTED AND WHAT IS THE PROJECT COMPLETION DATE?
In order to take advantage of this program, a project may be started only after the application has been approved by TBF. An application will only be considered if it is completed fully and all of the required, applicable documentation is attached. The Fall 2010 application must be postmarked or emailed by September 1st, 2010. All project work should be completed within approximately ninety (90) days after receiving notification as an awarded applicant. Project deadlines may be extended on a case by case basis upon request to TBF.

HOW ARE FUNDS DISBURSED TO GRANTEES?
The organization's grant application must be approved by TBF's grant committee. An approved application serves as a notice to the organization to proceed with the project. Once the project is completed, the City will conduct an inspection to verify the work. When verification is finished and a complete itemized list of expenses with receipts/invoices is submitted, the matching grant reimbursement to the organization will be processed. Reimbursements in full amount of the approved matching funds will be made within 30 calendar days of inspection and final approval. No reimbursements for eligible expenses will be made if such expenses occur before an application is approved by the TBF grant committee.

Can you believe it!!

Our entrances look fantastic. Our elections were held and most officers retained. Lots of new neighbors and a new block party around the corner! Remember to come to the meetings and meet your new neighbors and understand that you make the difference in Sheridan Valley.

If you want to be updated on the goings on of the neighborhood- sign up for the webmaster to email you info.

Block Party - June 5th 11:00 to 1:00pm. Live entertainment, games, prizes and more
67th street will be blocked off.

Members free to come and bring a cover dish. Non members must pay 5.00 to enter

Come out and join us for fun!! Stay for an update on issues affecting the neighborhood!

Calling All Block Captains

A meeting of the officers and block captains are to meet for info please contact Jill Probst
at jprobst@cbtulsa.com.

Upcoming April Meeting

Lots of stuff to kickoff the fiscal year for the association. Make plans to be there!

Next Meeting of the Neighborhood Association

At the next meeting of the Association we will have a special guest from the City of Tulsa Working In Neighborhoods Liasion, Cathleen Hill. She will be able to help answer any questions that we may have on building membership and increasing volunteerism in our projects. Please make plans to attend the next meeting. If you have an item for the agenda please email Secretary Jill Probst at jprobst@cbtulsa.com.

2010 Elections are coming Up!!

If you would like to volunteer your name for a post, committee please submit your name and what committee, post you would like to volunteer for to your block captain! See you at the meeting.

Up With Trees!!

Here are a few pics of the few people that showed for the Up With Trees Planting. Remember if you had asked for a tree and didnt show we planted it for you. If you would like to contribute to Up With Trees monetarily you can go to their website and give. You can also give of your time since someone else planted your tree. Life is a circle neighbor... What goes around comes right back around!! Give often and early.

Meeting Canceled for January

Our regularly scheduled meeting for January has been canceled due to illness and temps. We will update everyone about the goings on via email or block captain if something should happen. We are still under construction on the entrances and on the streets. Remember neighbors that we should expect this to be ongoing until March. But the streets should be fantastic when they are finished!!

If you have item for the agenda for February's meeting just email me the info. We will have a speaker from the City of Tulsa Neighborhood Liasion coming. Dont miss it.

Neighbor Alert!!

With all the construction going on in the neighborhood lately we have had several more strangers than we like around. We also have had a few break in attempts. Nothing successful so we are doing things right. Between the neighbors, dogs barking and police patrol we are watching out for each other. Don't forget that we will be posting the applications for the citizen patrol asap. If you have any questions or concerns about what is happening in the neighborhood do not hesitate to contact a board member or block captain and Come to the Meetings!!!!

Our latest attempt at a break in was 66th East Avenue. They were run off by the dog and the alarm. Good Work.