Hello neighbors, a lot going on in Austin. We try to inform folks of events impacting the ‘hood. We also try and update events/happenings from our neighbors. Missing something, let us know. Thanks
Whoa, February has slipped by. Rumor has it that Covid has caused local or more misc. areas to experience time warps-time going reeeeally sloooow or realfast! But onward! Late breaking news from BCNA: paul strange via groups.io to BCNAForum@groups Due to Covid-19, the Steering Committee voted to go from a bi-monthly meeting schedule to quarterly. Our next virtual meeting will be Tuesday, March 9. Hope to see you there.
Our latest BulletinHERE: Note that Bulletin will be published on a quarterly basis to match General Association Meetings.
Plenty of news out there Covid, AISD, Politics-Federal, State and CoA. The later may be worth keeping up with-May ballot will contain some items worth considering. All the rest is covered in multiple media outlets so anything happening locally, let us know. Last note: heavy weather here this week, so stay safe and enjoy Valentines Day-good time to snuggle up with your honey!
Whether you’re interested in avoiding traffic, parking issues, or strolling to a good time, here are the websites to discover the goings on and of which to be aware: LONG CENTER PALMER AUDITORIUM
BCNA Meeting Schedules: BCNA General Association Meeting: 2ndTuesday, Quarterly BCNA Steering Committee Meeting: 1st Monday, each month Unless moved for holidays BCNA Zoning Committee Meeting: 3rd Monday each month Meetings at 6:45pm
BCNA Steering Committee Meeting February 1, 2021 Hello neighbors–The Steering Committee Meeting of the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association will be Monday, February 1, beginning at 6:45 pm Here is the currently envisioned agenda: 6:45 – Meeting Convenes 6:50 – Vote on January SC Minutes ( attached ) 6:55 – Meeting date changes : Shift SC June Mtg to 6/1 and September Mtg to 9/7 7:00 – Communication updates and website proposal discussion 7:25 – Zoning Meeting 2/8 ( Moore-Rood Properties ) 7:30 – Other? 7:35 – Adjourn Bouldin Creek is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Time: Feb 1, 2021 06:45 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting
Hello neighbors, a lot going on in Austin. We try to inform folks of events impacting the ‘hood. We also try and update events/happenings from our neighbors. Missing something, let us know. ThanksHappy New Year neighbors, and hopes for a better 2021!
Hello neighbors–The Steering Committee Meeting of the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association , was held Monday, January 4 Blog Info below. New neighborhood volunteers were introduced and we need to give them thanks along with others signing up for another “tour of duty”. Meeting was held via Zoom.
A couple of notes: SUFFRAGE NOW: A 19th Amendment Centennial Exhibition at the Elisabet Ney Museum On August 18, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified, giving women in the US the right to vote. Accessible through at least January 31, 2021 http://theney.org/
Hot off the press is the December/January Bouldin Bulletin. The same good stuff you might have read while drinking a cup of coffee —but in digital form. HERE: http://www.bouldincreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2020-12-Dec-Bouldin-Bulletin.pdf Thanks to John Shobe, our Publisher, Ronnie Dittmar, our editor and Rob Clayton our web admin.,for bringing us into a new world of digital publishing – a potentially more mobile-friendly, color, version of the Bouldin Bulletin.
A couple of links from Aaron Scrugs-our new VP – Neighborhood Issues “The incredible animals of bouldin” HERE Also “What’s Hot in Austin” HERE
SUFFRAGE NOW- August 6-January 31 SUFFRAGE NOW: A 19th Amendment Centennial Exhibition at the Elisabet Ney Museum Centennial of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment. Ratified August 18, 1920 The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 guaranteed women the right to vote. Presented at Elisabet Ney Museum From slavery to women’s rights! http://theney.org/
For fun in troubled times-some drawings from former neighbor Kate Morter done in April while “sheltered in” in Tucson. A group of artists challenged each other to drawing a day for the month-with humor! More on https://www.instagram.com/starfleetrebel/ Thanks to Kate Morter for: “Quarantines No Joke” https://www.bouldincreek.org/quarantine-kate/ “Six Feet of Distance” https://www.bouldincreek.org/six-feet-of-distance-kate/ “Virtual-Meeting-Etiquette” https://www.bouldincreek.org/virtual-meeting-etiquette/
EVENTS DOWN THE HILL Whether you’re interested in avoiding traffic, parking issues, or strolling to a good time, here are the websites to discover the goings on and of which to be aware: LONG CENTER PALMER AUDITORIUM
BCNA Meeting Schedules: BCNA General Association Meeting: 2ndTuesday, every other month BCNA Steering Committee Meeting: 1st Monday, each month BCNA Zoning Committee Meeting: 3rd Monday each month Meetings at 6:45pm Held via Zoom for now.
Hello neighbors–The Steering Committee Meeting of the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association will be Monday, January 4, 2021, beginning at 6:45 pm. Here is the currently envisioned agenda: 6:45- Convene 6:50- Vote on December SC and GA Minutes 6:55- Vote on Zoning, Parks and Green Spaces and Traffic, Parking and Safety Committee members and chairs 7:10- Roles and Responsibilities ( By-laws ) 7:20- General Association Meeting Dates 7:30- Healthy Streets Update 7:35- Other? 7:40- Adjourn
Minutes when available HERE
BCNA Meeting Schedules: BCNA General Association Meeting: 2ndTuesday, every other month BCNA Steering Committee Meeting: 1st Monday, each month BCNA Zoning Committee Meeting: 3rd Monday each month Meetings at 6:45pm Held via Zoom for now.
Hello neighbors, a lot going on in Austin. We try to inform folks of events impacting the ‘hood. We also try and update events/happenings from our neighbors. Missing something, let us know. ThanksBest wishes for a Happy and healthy Holiday Season!
BCNA Officer Elections – December 8, 2020
The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association held its annual officer’s election at the General Association Meeting on Tuesday, December 8. We are a volunteer organization and depend on those neighbors who are willing to donate time and energy to make sure our interests are represented at City boards and commissions, at the Austin Neighborhood Council and with Austin City Council. Our officers and committees deal with zoning issues, traffic problems and neighborhood parks; manage our funds, maintain the web site and publish newsletters. Attached is positions descriptions HERE: We are also looking for volunteers to serve on Committees for Parks, Traffic, and Zoning issues. We asked each candidate to provide us with a short statement. In the spirit of the League of Women Voters, these statements are unedited. Slate of candidates statements HERE:
Congratulations to all of the Officers and Sector Representatives elected or re-elected last night! And a heartfelt Thank You to those of you who are leaving office: first and foremost, Jesse Moore for three years as President, also Kate Francis(VP Neighborhood Issues), Mimi Martinez McKay (Communications), Robert Cantu (Lavender Sector) and Sue Mercado Vincent (Orange) Below is the slate with everyone’s contact information. The Election Committee is herewith disbanded until next year. Ingrid
President: Paul Strange strange20@msn.com Vice President – Neighborhood Issues: Aaron Scruggs, aaron@scrug.gs Back-up Nadia Barulich, nadiabarulich@gmail.com Vice President – External Affairs: Thom Parker, tnkparker@aol.com Communications Director: Denise Zucco dbzucco1@gmail.com Treasurer: Ronnie Dittmar rdittmar@gmail.com Secretary: Matt Coldwell mattcold@icloud.com Sector Representatives Green Sector: Nick Sargologos nick.sargologos@gmail.com N/S borders: Oltorf to south side of Mary E/W borders: Railroad tracks to west side of South First Back-up: Melynda Nuss mellynuss@yahoo.com The Purple Sector: Paul Langley langleyp@gmail.com Oltorf to south side of Mary East side of South First to west side of S. Congress The Blue Sector: Rebecca Harrell blueSectorrep78704@gmail.com North side of Mary to south side of Monroe Railroad tracks to west side of South First The Yellow Sector: Jeff Seiden jeff@techbizdev.com back-up : Jody Zemel, nonalignedgeek@gmail.com North side of Mary to South side of Deaf School/South of Nellie West side of South First to west side of S. Congress The Pink Sector: Scottee Downing scottee.downing@gmail.com back-up: Stephanie Scholten, stephanielscholten@gmail.com North side of Monroe South side of Columbus Railroad tracks to west side of South First The Orange Sector: Ross Wilson rossleewilson@gmail.com North side of Columbus to Barton Springs Road Railroad Tracks and west side of Bouldin Creek The Brown Sector: Cameron Zuniga cameron.zuniga@utexas.edu Copeland to Barton Springs Road East Side of Bouldin Creek to west side of South First The Aqua Sector (Sector Rep Needed) Southside of Deaf School to Lady Bird Lake West side of South First to East Side of South Congress Appointed, not Elected: These need to be confirmed/changed at the next Steering Committee meeting. Zoning – Paul Strange Parks – Ingrid Weigand Traffic –Thom Parker Communications Volunteers: Bouldin Bulletin Newsletter Publisher – John Shobe jshobe2400@gmail.com Bulletin Coordinator — Ronnie Dittmar rdittmar@gmail.com Ads – Kristie Sorenson-Hyatt kris@evastreetproperties.com Bouldin Creek Website https://www.bouldincreek.org/ Website Administrator- Rob Clayton
Bouldin Bulletin Hot off the press is the December Bouldin Bulletin. The same good stuff you might have read while drinking a cup of coffee —but in digital form. HERE: Thanks to John Shobe, our Publisher, Ronnie Dittmar, our editor and Rob Clayton our web admin.,for bringing us into a new world of digital publishing – a potentially more mobile-friendly, color, version of the Bouldin Bulletin.
Yahoo forums end December 15 Bouldin Forum Listserve is moving to BCNAforum@groups.io As you might know, Yahoo Groups will cease to exist December 15. You should have received an invitation to participate which you need to accept in order to activate your membership. When you click on the link, you can set your password to the group and make a choice of how to receive your e-mails: 1) Each individual one 2) Digest – you receive an e-mail once there are more 12 messages 3) Daily – you’ll receive a daily e-mail with all notifications 4) Special Notices only Subscribe: BCNAForum+subscribe@groups.io. Be sure to include your full name and address of residence in Bouldin Creek. Post: BCNAForum@groups.io Unsubscribe: BCNAForum+unsubscribe@groups.io Group Owner: BCNAForum+owner@groups.io Help: BCNAForum+help@groups.io
As a reminder, I am attaching a copy of BCNA’s Netiquette which was approved at last week’s General Association meeting HERE
Trail of Lights December 2020 A vehicle admission ticket is required for drive-thru admission at the Austin Trail of Lights nightly. … A limited number of vehicles will be permitted to access the 2020 Austin Trail of Lights per each time slot.
SUFFRAGE NOW- August 6-January 31 SUFFRAGE NOW: A 19th Amendment Centennial Exhibition at the Elisabet Ney Museum Centennial of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment. Ratified August 18, 1920 The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 guaranteed women the right to vote. Presented at Elisabet Ney Museum From slavery to women’s rights! 13th Amendment 1865 “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” 14th Amendment 1868 approved by Congress in 1866 and ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons “born or naturalized in the United States,” including former slaves, and guaranteed “equal protection of the laws” to all citizens. 15th Amendment 1870 granted Black men the right to vote which stated that voting rights could not be “denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” 19th Amendment 1920 guaranteed women the right to vote. (Editor: Just a reminder ladies that equality didn’t come easy or quickly. Only took another 50 years!)
EVENTS DOWN THE HILL Whether you’re interested in avoiding traffic, parking issues, or strolling to a good time, here are the websites to discover the goings on and of which to be aware: LONG CENTER PALMER AUDITORIUM
BCNA Meeting Schedules: Note: All meetings subject to change during current health regulations. Currently meetings are arranged via Zoom meetings. More information as available. BCNA General Association Meeting: 2ndTuesday, every other month BCNA Steering Committee Meeting: 1st Monday, each month BCNA Zoning Committee Meeting: 3rd Monday each month Meetings at 6:45pm Via Zoom for now! The High Road, 700 Dawson Road-when back to normal?
