Finneytown Civic Association News & Meeting April 22

Finneytown Civic Association
Volume 30, Issue 2
April 2013
www.fcaontheweb.org
Up Front
E-News of the Finneytown Civic Association
Development Note: Dollar General is building a new
store next to the UDF on North Bend Road.

WELCOME NEW PASTOR AT GRACE POINT CHURCH
JOSEPH GORMAN • PRESIDENT

I received a nice note from new pastor David Bryan regarding the lighting issues affecting numerous View Place residents. Pastor Bryan has promised to help work out a resolution with the neighbors over the bright lights recently installed at the church.  It is very welcome news for the community, and good relations with neighbors is something that David aspires to achieve. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with pastor and the church.


Springfield Township's 2013
Great American Cleanup
Where: Springfield Township Fire Station
9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
When: Saturday May 11, 2013 from 8:00 AM to NOON

We are asking FCA members to come out in force to help clean up our community. This year a major effort will be placed on cleaning one of our most heavily traveled roads, Hamilton Avenue and on replacing trees that were lost to the Emerald Ash Borer insects. We will also focus our attention to cleaning many of the creek waterways in our parks. Other projects include edging and weeding flowerbeds, painting picnic tables.
A current list of projects that will be completed on May 11th can be found online at
www.springfieldtwp.org/greatamericancleanup.cfm. Contact FCA rep Robin Hendley at 608-2424 to
register. Let’s go, Finneytown Civic Association!

FCA PRESENTS TWO STEVE ELLIOTT
COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS MAY 15
JOSEPH GORMAN • PRESIDENT
It is always a privilege to present at the Seniors Awards Program our Steve Elliott Community Service
Scholarships to two deserving graduating seniors from Finneytown High School. This continues the many years that the FCA has supported Finneytown schools by offering two $500 scholarships. To win, you must be an exceptional student with a history of community service coordinated through the excellent staff at Finneytown High School.

FCA MEETS MONDAY, APRIL 22 AT 7 P.M.
JOSEPH GORMAN • PRESIDENT
The Finneytown Civic Association holds its regular meeting, Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at the
Township Senior Center, Room A. We will feature Deb Semenick, Acting Superintendent of
Finneytown Schools. Also, the folks from Harvest Food Hub will be on hand to talk about the food coop
farm on North Bend Road (at Greenfield Drive).The FCA encourages you to come to the meeting
and share your concerns or suggestions. It is a very good opportunity for you to get updates from local
government and school staff.We will also be reporting on housing issues, land use and zoning, and new developments.

Springfield Township Arts & Enrichment Council is bringing two exciting activities to the Springfield Township Center, including:

1. ArtLocal, Reception May 3 from 7-10 p.m. includes a CCM jazz trio. On May 4, musician Zak
Morgan plays from 11-Noon, and children’s crafts from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Gallery open both days.
2. Dinner Theatre July 12 at Springfield Township Center. Cost is $32 per ticket.


2013 Meeting Dates:
• General FCA Meeting
Monday, April 22, 7 - 9 p.m.
Township Senior Center, Rm. A

• General FCA Meeting
Monday, September 23, 7 - 9 p.m.
Township Senior Center, Rm. A

• Meet The Candidate’s Night
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Township Senior Center, Rm. C

We Need Your Help! Please Volunteer!
FCA Membership
Annual Dues are:
Family $20; individuals $10
Mail to:
Finneytown Civic Association
P.O. Box 317696
Cincinnati, OH 45231

INFO: Nancy McQuire, Membership Chair 253-4036


WANTED: FINNEYTOWN FAMILIES & FRIENDS WHO LOVE SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL
COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, PTA GRANTS FOR TEACHERS, PTA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT TRIPS, CAMPS, AND COLLEGE, PTA SCHOOL APPRECIATION EVENTS FOR TEACHERS, AND A WONDERFUL SEND OFF TO GRADUATING SENIORS!

Enrollment in Kroger Community Rewards is just one click away to register your Kroger Plus Card online so
Finneytown Secondary PTA can continue the mission for our school year 2013-2014. Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com. You will need to search on Finneytown to find our PTA. It’s
a safe and an efficient way help us fundraise for our Secondary PTA since so many of our families
and neighbors shop at Kroger.

NOTE: The FCA is seeking two replacement officers to serve on the Board, including a recording secretary.
This is a great opportunity for you to give back to your neighborhood. Plus, it’s a lot of fun!

FCA Officers and Board of Trustees
President JOE GORMAN
Vice President JEFF DECILE
Recording Secretary (needs a volunteer)
Treasurer DICK MEYER
Board of Trustees
CHRIS AUFFREY
JIM GOLAN, HOUSING
ROBIN HENDLEY - TOWNSHIP LIAISON
GREGG HOPKINS, CASH MOB
JEFF DEAN, LAND USE & ZONING
NANCY MCGUIRE, MEMBERSHIP
WAYCROSS COMMUNITY MEDIA OFFERS
EXCITING 10-WEEK FILM WORKSHOP

CHIP BERQUIST • WAYCROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Waycross Community Media is offering a ten week summer workshop for middle and high school students
led by Cincinnati filmmaker Bob Leibold. The workshop will introduce students in grades 6 – 12 to the process of film making. The students will create a short film (between 4-7 minutes), complete with
credits and soundtrack, while learning the fundamentals of how films are created. There is a registration fee of $100 for this Workshop, and registration will be limited to 12 students per session. To register online, visit http://www.waycross.tv/summercamp.html. For information, call 825-2429.


FINNEYTOWN BUSINESS NETWORK MEETS
JOSEPH GORMAN • PRESIDENT
The Finneytown Business Network is up and running and are meeting on the last Wednesday of every month. Coordinated by John Dickerson and Kim Flamm, this group represents the Mom and Pop Finneytown businesses. The next meeting will be April 24 at Finneytown Graeter’s at 8 a.m. Between 12 and 20 folks are expected to attend.

FCA BOARD SUPPORTS NEW WELCOME SIGNS
NANCY MCGUIRE • MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON
The Finneytown Civic Association Board of Trustees voted at its March 30 meeting to move forward on replacing two FCA Welcome Signs. For years, folks driving into Finneytown were greeted by the welcome signs. However, two of the wooden signs are completely rotted and have to be replaced. We would prefer that a carpenter or vendor from Finneytown help us craft two new signs.

Please contact me at 253-4036 if you know a good resource. Finneytown Civic Association P.O. Box
317696 Cincinnati, OH 45231 fcaontheweb.org Joe: 325-5202