March 10, 2010

East Mt. Airy Neighbors

Philadelphia, PA

EMAN COMMITTEES

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Chair: Lou Incognito
The Advocacy Committee addresses issues that affect our community, and works on behalf of the organization and the neighborhood's interests to make our voice heard at public hearings and meetings, and through letter-writing when appropriate. Working with other EMAN committees, this committee is charged with weighing in on policies that are unacceptable to the community, and/or where the Board believes EMAN has a responsibility to voice its position on behalf of the community.

HOUSING/LAND USE & ZONING COMMITTEE
Chair: Derek S. Green, Esq.
This vital committee is committed to protecting and improving the condition of housing in East Mt. Airy, and to providing support for residents when zoning or land use changes occur in the neighborhood. Special attention is focused on abandoned buildings and nuisance businesses. The committee meets with neighbors when concerns arise. The committee will lend support or object to projects and/or proposals, consistent with the community's interests, and will appear at zoning hearings where appropriate.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Chair: open
The EMAN Membership Committee's charge is to increase the membership base of the organization through outreach efforts which increase the visibility of the organization.

MT. AIRY DAY COMMITTEE
2010 Co-chairs: Beth Hagovsky & Janet Amato
Mt. Airy Day, a community festival, takes place annually on the first Saturday in May. The committee is alternately chaired by East and West Mt. Airy Neighbors. The committee is responsible for all preparation required for the production of this event, including marketing, promotion and organization.

SCHOOLS COMMITTEE
Chair: open
Formerly a joint committee of EMAN and WMAN, a schools committee is about to be re-formed, to support the public elementary schools in East Mt. Airy (Emlen and A. B. Day Schools). More information soon.

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE  

Chair:open

This new committee will work on planning our annual fundraiser/dance party, & other events proposed/approved by the Board.                                                                                                                                                            



Information

East Mount Airy Neighbors
7301 Germantown Avenue
(at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia)
Philadelphia, PA, 19119
Phone: 215-242-4170
Fax: 215-242-4189
Email:

Latest News

March 11, 2010
 Rep. Cherelle Parker Town Meeting
State Rep. Cherelle Parker will hold her annual Town Meeting on Thursday, March 11 at 7PM, in the Brossman Bldg. on the campus of the Lutheral Theological Seminary. This meeting provides valuable info. about services provided by state, federal & local gov't, as well as other public entities. Rep. Parker will answer questions about neighborhood quality-of-life issues, & about services provided by her office.

March 05, 2010
 MARCH FIRST FRIDAY on the Avenue!
Celebrate the coming of Spring (or, at least, the end of Hibernation Season!) with friend & neighbors at First Friday. Our local shops, businesses & eateries are thinking Spring, & looking forward to seeing you.

February 27, 2010
 THE PARTY'S STILL ON!
EMAN's "Saturday Night Fever in East Mt. Airy" dance party/fundraiser is still on! The LTSP parking areas will be cleared, the food will be great, the bar will be stocked! The the URBAN GUERILLA ORCHESTRA is ready to rock! There will be some tickets available at the door.......please join us!


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