Here’s your chance to help….

The summer is flying by…unfortunately the speed of sun and fun has caught your PPNA board off guard. The Summer Picnic was scheduled for the first Sunday in August, but we will not be able to coordinate the event for this year and we are sad to say the picnic will be canceled.

We would also at this time like to make a plea for new board members for the PPNA. The current board was recruited in Fall of 2005 and we have run out of steam. We will coordinate the Halloween Night Time Trick or Treat event for this fall, but would love to have some new board members in place to “train” to take over for the 2009-2010 membership year. We would be looking for a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

There are no requirements for the number of events you coordinate during the membership year. We have found over the past four years that the most well attended events are the Night Time Trick or Treat, Winter TGIF, Egg Hunt, Summer TGIF and Summer Picnic. In an effort to save on printing costs we have scaled back to two paper newsletters per year. We are currently maintaining an email list to keep in contact as well as the website and current events blog to communicate to the community.

Please consider taking the reins of your neighborhood association and be a part of what makes Wauwatosa a great place to live! If you have any questions at all about being a PPNA board member, please contact one of us:

Tammy Crouch 475-6345
Rachel Crouch 727-9952
Krista Hicks 454-0635

Clean & Green

Grassroots Effort Begins to Blossom
Saturday, June 20th 9am-noon
You probably noticed it this summer while strolling along North Avenue. Bobby Pantuso noticed it. He came to a TETNA meeting and expressed his concern over the abundant crop of weeds and grass overtaking North Avenue’s sidewalks in recent years. He suggested an organized clean-up along North Avenue from 76th Street to 60th Street.
Kick start the summer with this great family activity. Young and old can do their part to make a difference in our community. Bring your brooms, shovels, favorite weeding tools, and the desire to boost pride in North Avenue. The city of Wauwatosa will provide and collect garbage bags.
Who Can Help?
Businesses along North Avenue
Other Neighborhood Associations
School and Church Groups
Environmental Organizations
Civic Groups
If you are interested in volunteering contact Bobby Pantuso at bobby@pantuso.com. Watch for updates on the TETNA website.

Free NAC Workshop

Do you have an interest in a leadership role in the PPNA? The NAC is offering a FREE workshop including discussions of Clubs and Events, Membership and Recruitment, Newsletters, Budgets, Websites and School/Business/Community Connections. A Continental Breakfast will also be provided. This is the third year for our current PPNA board and we would love to have some fresh ideas and rejuvenation from new members! Please consider joining us for this great event. Feel free to email me if you would like to attend and I can RSVP for all interested.

SAVE THE DATE for the MAY 2nd NAC WORKSHOP!!!
The Wauwatosa Neighborhood Association Council (NAC) invites you to attend “BUILDING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: STRENGTHENING YOUR COMMUNITY.”

Saturday, May 2, 2009
THE LUTHERAN HOME
7500 W. North Avenue
Main Entrance on North Ave.
9:00am -12:00pm
No Charge
Meet people from Wauwatosa who are making an impact through their involvement on neighborhood association boards and committees. Learn how you can enhance membership, run events, develop a budget and support your neighborhood.

East Tosa Needs YOUR Feedback

You’re invited to an evening of networking, sharing and decision making about East Tosa – the future of our commercial district and neighborhoods.

Cranky Al’s
April 20, 5:00-7:00pm

5:00-5:30 Networking reception
* Beer, wine and appetizers compliments of National City Bank will be served
5:30-5:45 Intro and Welcome
5:45-6:00 North Avenue Neighborhood Alliance Updates
6:00-6:15 Speaker
6:15-6:45 Facilitated Group Listening Session
6:45-7:00 Determination of Next Steps