GENERAL MEETING

Park Development

Election of Officers

Jan. 10th, 7 PM, Thursday

Arrowhead Elementary School

Calling all neighbors, especially those living on Gainsborough and Challedon... we want to hear from you.

During our first meeting of 2008, we will be listening and will be putting your opinions into action. We need to hear from all neighbors as to what development you would like to see in the Carolanne Farm Neighborhood Park. Pick up your paint brush.

Questions that will be asked at next meeting:

Do you frequent Carolanne Farm Neighborhood Park (aka Turtle Lake) now?
What improvements would you like see made (with no removal of adult trees)?

***Small Parking Lot***Picnic Tables***Small Playground***Fenced Dog Park***

Would you visit the park if there were minimal development as mentioned above?
Are you a volunteer or a paying member in good standing with CAFCL?
If you have minor children or grandchildren, have you asked them what they want?

December 13th Civic League Minutes

Our December 13th meeting was held at Arrowhead Elementary School at 7pm. The meeting began with our scouts of Troop 499, a presentation of colors, and the pledge. Brenda A., our president, called the brief meeting to order with just a few items on her agenda. The two biggest items were the luminaries for Share the Light night and upcoming January elections.

Our luminary night was changed to December 22 due to delivery problems. The luminaries will be delivered to the homes of those who ordered. We hope to get members and the boy scouts to help with that task. This will be the first time this is a city-wide event. It can only get better and more recognized.

January 10 is the date for our next meeting. There will be elections for new officers. If you would like to get involved, represent your neighborhood in the league, or give a small amount of time to a sub-committee, please let someone know. We all are just citizens doing the best we can to help within the confines of a busy schedule.

Wayne Troester reported that we had a balance of $5049.81 in the treasury. Our attendence was 27 for the December meeting. Membership dues for 2008 are needed.

There will be a city-wide awards banquet for civic league members who have performed above and beyond the call of duty on December 11, Friday. We have three members who were entered into the considerations. John S, our high school historian, was nominated for his dedication, work,and expertise in this area. He is also the youngest member of our civic league. Ginny P was recognized for her efforts in gang awareness, crime statistics and tips, and her untiring efforts to get a neighborhood watch program going for us all. Finally, Brenda A. was praised and recognized for her efforts to move a neighborhood luminary event to a city-wide Viginia Beach event. She has worked closely with the Virginia Beach City Civic League Organizations (VBCCO). Each nominee received a Christmas poinsettia.

The meeting was then adjourned and refreshments (cookies, candy,cakes,and punch) were enjoyed by all. Happy Holidays! Please come to the January 10 meeting. It is important to us all!

Your Recording Secretary: Carole B

Project Lifesaver

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SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS

The weather was great. It was warmer, the misty rain held off until after the event, and the full-moon was covered somewhat by the clouds. Although a pitch-black evening would have been ideal to make the luminaries shine brighter, I am very happy with the turnout in my neighborhood. We were so lucky to have such great weather this weekend, compared to the previous week. I hope everyone had a wonderful time with your neighbors. I can't wait to hear stories and see photographs.

In CAFCL, there were at least three groups handing out warm cider, cocoa, tea and cookies. It was fantastic. The community churches had live nativity scenes, which excited many passer-bys. They too also offered cocoa, cider and snacks. Most especially, I was excited to see all the people out visiting neighbors and taking photographs. There were flashes seen periodically from streets away. I saw several large groups of people walking and moving in and out of the neighborhood streets. There was the feeling of electricity in the air. I hope this event touched you in some way and made you look forward to future years. It's only going to get better.

Although I wasn't able to experience the other neighborhoods festive sights, I CAN'T WAIT to see the photographs. I am eager, to say the least. If you are reading this entry and have digital photos on your camera, do me a favor and upload them now and email them to me at shareyourlightnight@yahoo.com. Don't forget to include your name, address, phone number, neighborhood where you live, and the neighborhood where the photographs were taken. With each entry, I share with you my deep appreciation in helping capture the essence of this event and how it can unite neighbors.

Thank you for participating in whatever way you were able.

YOU CAN STILL ORDER LUMINARIES - do it now before we sell out.

Yes, you can still order luminaries!

Order yours right now so you don't forget. :0)

WE HAVE A NEW TOOL. You now can order luminaries online securly through PayPal! In fact, encourage your neighbors to participate because it would make for a more breathtaking display.