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MNA General Meeting Minutes
August 16, 2014, 10:00 a.m.
Wildflower Terrace Auditorium, 3801 Berkman Drive
Steering Committee Members Present: James Nortey, Chair; Janeka Rector, Vice-Chair; Sandy Parks, Treasurer; Ani Colt, Helen Walker, David Neider, Mateo Barnstone, Susan Egan, Kathy Sokolic, Past Chair
Steering Committee Members Absent: Tim Moriarty, Lucky Berry, Corky Hilliard, Kevin McGillicuddy, Karen Sharp, Secretary
1. Welcome - James Nortey, Chair
2. Treasurer’s Report – Sandy Parks, Treasurer
a. MNA account balance at August 16, 2014 was $ 7328.34.
b. The FPF summer edition printing bill had been paid ($682.00)
3. New Business
a. Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy – Sterlin McGruder, Principal
i. Located at 7414 Johnny Morris Rd. south east of 183/290 intersection
ii. Principal McGruder previously was a principal at a young men's leadership academy in Grand Prairie Texas.
iii. Explained education philosophy and the single gender model
iv. Answered questions from the audience about the school
v. Volunteer opportunities available for both men and women
b. HEB Presentation
i. Updates coming to Cafe Mueller, including small expansion and added child friendly area
ii. Brunch now served on Sunday
iii. Audience questions and answers and suggestions provided
c. Ghisallo Foundation (http://ghisallo.org/about/mission/) is a non-profit organization focused on fostering safe bicycling programs for kids
i. Invited to the neighborhood to perform a bike census
ii. Similar study has been performed in other east Austin Neighborhoods
iii. Seeking funding source to perform study
d. Viva Streets - Mateo Barnstone
i. Event Mission: To build community, transform a street into public space and encourage active living through recreation, fitness activities, and healthful food options.
ii. October 26th 10AM-3PM
iii. Street closures will occur and can be found here: http://www.vivastreetsaustin.org/index.php/event-info/
iv. There will be no MNA Halloween Event this year, in its place the MNA will sponsor a Fall Festival themed event as a part of Viva Streets
4. James adjourned the meeting
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