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Berwick Civic Association 2016 Annual Meeting

What is a Civic Association?

• A civic association is a type of organization

whose official 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
• Burglary and theft are the number one crimes in Berwick

Crimes By Type, last 30 days

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

• Call the Columbus Police non-emergency number

if you seen ANYTHING that looks suspicious

• (614) 645-4545
• Call the police first, then you neighbor
• Precinct #9 – Officer Garey Scott

Columbus Police Community Liaison Officer

Beautification

Beautification

• Goal is to keep Berwick clean and improve the

appearance of the community

• 5 neighborhood cleanups held in 2016
• 100+ bags of trash collected
• 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
• City of Columbus Partnership is a key partnership
• For any City issues, call (614) 645-3111

National Night Out

• Strengthen relationships with neighbors and police
• 2016 program had over 200 attendees
• City and community leaders attended

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

• info@614berwick.com

▪ email us with questions/concerns

• facebook.com/614Berwick
• Newsletter

Membership

• 188 Berwick residents paid dues for 2016
• You can become a 2017 member!

▪ Membership runs from 2016 annual meeting until 2017 annual meeting ▪ Payment today counts towards 2017 ▪ Tax deductible ▪ $20 annual membership fee per residence

Finances

• Membership fees are the primary source of funds

for the BCA

• Primary use of funds:

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

2016 Board of Trustees

Officers

Bruce Black President and Block Watch Chair Carolyn Petty Vice President Jennifer Sanders Treasurer Carly Woodrow Secretary and Beautification Committee Co-Chair

Trustees

Angie Black, Annual Meeting Co-Chair Fred Buttle, Beautification Committee Co-Chair Terence Carter, Communications Chair Shirley Harper Peter Labita Sheryl Owens, MACC Liaison Hannah Paschall, National Night Out Chair Todd Perlman Sal Piazza, Membership Chair Mary Ann Rollins, Blockwatch Committee China Sanders, Junior Trustee Jennifer Sanders, Annual Meeting Co-Chair Renee Weldy, Communications Committee Stephanie Zimmerman

What is your part in the BCA?

• 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 !!