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Berwick Civic Association 2014 Annual Meeting

What is a Civic?

 A civic association is a type of organization whose

• fficial goal is to improve neighborhoods through

volunteer work by its members.

Berwick Civic Association

 Not-for-profit, 501c3 organization  Merged with Berwyn West in 2014  Strives to improve our neighborhood through community

volunteering and partnerships

 A volunteer driven organization  Open to all Berwick residents  Meetings held the first Tuesday of every month, 7:30pm,

Redeemer Lutheran Church basement

Berwick Civic Association Boundaries

Blockwatch

• Berwick has lower crime compared to

surrounding neighborhoods

Blockwatch

• But we are not immune to crime and it does

happen in our neighborhood

Blockwatch

 Crime is the #1 concern for residents  Berwick has a low crime rate  We are not immune to crime  Burglary and theft are the number one crimes in Berwick

Crimes By Type, 2014 Year to Date

Blockwatch

 Proactive way to reduce crime  Connects neighbors together to:

• Watch out for each other and property
• Report crime
• Keep each other informed
• Share best practice for reducing crime

 Requires neighborhood participation  Join Blockwatch to be part of the email and phone

communication channel

Blockwatch

 Partnership with City of Columbus Police is a key to

success

 Call the Columbus Police non-emergency number if

you seen ANYTHING that looks suspicious

• (614) 645-4545
• Call the police first, then you neighbor

 Civic partners with Columbus Police Community

Liaison Officers

 Precinct #9 – Officer Garey Scott

• 20 year veteran of the Division

Beautification

Beautification

 Goal is to keep Berwick clean and make

improvement to the appearance of the community

 A clean neighborhood reduces crime

• “Broken window” theory

 4 neighborhood cleanups held in 2014  You can participate!

• Keep Columbus Beautiful provides all of the supplies
• Only a two hour commitment
• Great opportunity for group volunteer project

Community Partnerships

• Goal is to form positive, collaborative and lasting

partnerships with community organizations

• Eastside planning commission and City of Columbus
• Berwick organization partnerships
• Redeemer Lutheran Church
• Brookwood Presbyterian
• Vineyard Church
• Raven’s Farmer’s Market
• City of Columbus Partnership is a key partnership
• For any City issues, call the 311 call center to report the

problem

• (614) 645-3111

National Night Out

 Community Partnership and Blockwatch program  Goal is to:

• Develop relationships with each other
• Strengthen blockwatch programs
• Strengthen policy and community interaction

 2014 program had over 100 attendees  City and community leaders attended  Costs reduced and held to an all time low

Communication

 www.614berwick.com

• Primary source for Berwick news and updates
• Contact information for Trustees

 614-Berwick (614-237-9425)

• Voicemail number to leave important messages

 Newsletters

• Mass communication to share important stories
• 2 per year
• Welcome committee
• Proactive means to welcome new neighbors to our

community

Membership

 1,600 residences can become members of the

Civic

 350 residences are 2014 members  22% membership rate  2015 membership

• Membership runs from 2014 annual meeting until 2015

annual meeting

• Payment today counts towards 2015
• Tax deductible
• $20 annual membership fee per residence

Finances

 Membership fees the primary source of funds for the

Civic

 Finance report provided at every meeting  Primary use of funds:

• Annual Night Out
• Blockwatch support
• Newsletter production and mailing
• Website fees and maintenance

2014 Board of Trustees



Bruce Black, President and Block Watch Chair



Andy Dorr, Vice President and Beautification Co-Chair



Dottie Odrosky, Treasurer



Carolyn Petty, Secretary



Valerie Banks, Welcome Committee



Angie Black



Fred Buttle, Beatification Committee Co- Chair



Terence Carter, Communications Chair



Shirley Harper



Kelly Heiby, National Night Out Chair



Wess Miller



Matt Mowry, Webmaster and Communications Committee



Sal Piazza, Membership Chair



Mary Ann Rollins, Blockwatch Committee



Renee Weldy, Communications Committee

2015 Goals

 Strengthen the Blockwatch program through more community

participation

 Work with Bexely, Columbus and community partners to

improve Livingston

 Finish the installation of neighborhood signs  Complete 4 or more community cleanups  Hold a successful National Night Out  Form positive community relationships  Publish 2 newsletters  Increase the use of the Berwick website  Improve membership numbers  Spend community funds responsibility

What is your part in the Civic?

 Join the Civic  Read the newsletter  Visit the website (www.614berwick.com)  Join the Blockwatch  Participate in National Night Out  Help with the cleanups  Attend monthly meetings  Serve as a Trustee

Thank you for attending!!

 Your attendance shows you care about your

neighborhood!