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Events Committee

Chair: TJ Martens
Vice Chair: Nalini Natarajan

Winnetka Holiday Banner 2006Regular Meeting Time: 4th Monday at 6:30

Goals: Our objective is to increase the input and involvement of our constituents.  We want to make sure that our stakeholders know what is going on in our Council and community and encourage everyone to become active in the Council.  The Events Committee does this by:

  • Planning and organizing in August 2008 a Family Cultural Earth day where we educate the stakeholders how to save money, energy and at the same time protect our environment. Press Release - March 2008  Flyer
  • Publishing our WNC Newsletter
  • Publishing our WNC web site
  • Public appearances and informational booths
  • Various other publications and mailings

Some of the events we have sponsored include:

  • Family Cultural Earth Day - August 10, 2008
  • National Night Out - August 5, 2008
  • Home Show - April 21-22, 2007
  • Salute to Recreation Family Festival - June 2, 2007
  • Valley Village Annual Luncheon - June 23, 2007
  • Community Workshop - June 30, 2007
  • Community Outreach Festival - July 4, 2007
  • National Night Out - August 7, 2007
  • 2006 Emergency Preparedness Fair
  • 2005 & 2006 National Night Out
  • 2005 Oktoberfest at Winnetka Park
  • 2005 Orange Line Opening

 

Agenda

August 4, 2008
2004

WNC Sponsors Family Cultural Earth Day

The WNC Events Committee spent the greater part of 2008 planning for the Family Cultural Earth Day held at Topanga Park on Sunday, August 10, 2008. And by all measures it was a grand success. With over 10,000 people participating, there were cultural entertainment offerings, booths on environmentally friendly products, an IZIP electric bike race and giveaway, free trees and entertainment by BJ Thomas.

Currie Technologies and WNC had a celebrity electric IZIP bike ride with Dennis Zine, Larry Carroll, Prescott Niles and TJ Martens which ended in Warner Park where the riders autographed the electric I Zip and raffled the bike off at 6.30 pm prior to BJ Thomas concert.

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TJ Martens, WNC Events Committee Chair receives commendation from Councilman Zine

Certificate Presentation

WNC Boardmembers at City Certificate Presentation

BJ Thomas performs

BJ Thomas Performance

Crowd enjoys Entertainment

TJ Martens thanks BJ Thomas for a great performance

WNC Board Members field questions at the WNC Booth

Indian Dancing

Board members participate in the Indian Dancing

Celebrating Indian Independence Day

Japanese Taiko Drums

Giving away free trees for adoption, provided by the Mayor's office

Larry Carrol radio anchor, TJ Martens, the Knack Bass guitarist Prescott Niles, Councilman Dennis Zine and LAPD SLO Charles Dinse

Dennis Zine is riding a brand-new electric powered bike donated by Currie Technologies in Chatsworth

Riders at the Finish Line

Finishing of Electric Bike Ride in the park

Councilman Zine thanks WNC and TJ Martens for a great event

TJ Martens, Event Chair thanks WNC Board

Larry Carrol announces sponsor Currie Technologies who donated the electric powered bike to WNC

Bike Raffle conducted by radio anchor Larry Carroll and TJ Martens

Checking John Shugrue's winning number

Bike Raffle winner John Shugrue of Woodland Hills with TJ Martens, Event Chair

WNC Donates Books To Elementary Libraries

Pick up any paper or watch any news cast these days and you’ll hear about how hard our local schools struggle to educate our children. It seems that no matter how many bonds we pass local schools are always short of funds. And when schools are short of funds one of the first things to go are library funds.

The WNC has always made it a priority to address issues that affect the children in our community. In mid 2006, the WNC was made aware that many elementary schools in our community were suffering severe shortages of books. In fact, many of the public schools libraries fail to meet state mandated standards. In an effort to start to address this issue the WNC voted an allocation of $2200 for books to be divided among the four elementary schools in Winnetka: Fulbright, Limerick, Sunny Brae, and Winnetka Elementary.

Each school’s principal and librarian were able to choose whatever books they felt were appropriate. The books could be ordered through the normal LAUSD suppliers so that the school could take advantage of the LAUSD quantity discounts.

In October, Limerick Elementary received the first shipment of books purchased with these funds. Members of the WNC Board (JJ Popowich and Erick Lace shown above) were on hand Monday, October 15, 2007, as 44 brand new books were made available to the students. The books covered a wide range of topics ranging from citizenship to fictional stories to crafts.

The WNC continues to focus on the youth in our community and we encourage you to become involved in our Neighborhood Council and help us help our children.

Event Details

Home Show, LA Convention Center, April 21-22, 2007
The WNC manned a booth at the Home Show. The event was facilitated by Jacquie Lamishaw, Team Director of the Planning Committee for the South Valley area. The hours were from noon to 8pm. Those attending were: Edwina Hollins, Tess Reyes-Dunn and Art Sims.

Salute to Recreation, Northridge Park, June 2, 2007
The WNC showcased a booth at the 25th Annual Salute to Recreation. The affair was extended to all Neighborhood Councils in the Valley. It was attended by the Mayor, Council Members, and elected officials. There were a variety of recreational and cultural activities. The WNC displayed its banners and handed out brochures and information. This event helped build our impact on the community. We provided promotional giveaways to individuals and children. The WNC sponsored the children's entertainment and events. WNC members present were: Edwina Hollins, Art Sims, Josef Essavi and volunteers from the Winnetka community.

Valley Village Annual Luncheon, Sheraton Universal Hilton, June 23, 2007
The full board of the WNC attended the annual fundraiser for the Valley Village to advance interest and well being of citizens with developmental disabilities. The WNC appreciates being able to use Valley Village for meetings free of charge. We also took the opportunity to connect with Councilman Zine, Honorary Foundation Board Member. The Leo Buscaglia Foundation for Valley Village was founded 20 years ago to foster the arts, humanities and education.

Community Workshop, Pierce College, June 30, 2007
The Neighborhood Council Review Commission held a Community Workshop for friends, neighbors and stakeholders to share thought and concerns in the South Valley Region. The purpose was to gather recommendations on improving the Neighborhood Council system.

While attending the workshop there was continental breakfast and pizza lunch and soft drinks. Free child care with crafts was provided. There were focus groups from 11am to 1pm with reporting groups of results and concerns. WNC members attending were Art Sims, Edwina Hollins, Tess Reyes-Dunn and Erick Lace.

Community Outreach Festival, Warner Park, July 4, 2007
The WNC manned a booth decorated with banners and fourth of July displays in keeping with the holiday. We provided Disaster Earthquake kits with WNC logos and new promotional flyers to those visiting our booth. The event was held from noon to 6:30pm. Many signed up for the kits and filled out the pamphlets for possible attendance and participation at the WNC meetings. Families received promotional items for children. WNC members in attendance at the booth were: Edwina Hollins, Chair, Tess Reyes-Dunn, Art Sims and Josef Essavi.

National Night Out, Warner Park, August 7, 2007
The WNC reserved a booth for the Community Outreach Against Crime sponsored by the LAPD and valley stakeholders. The event was held from 4-9pm on August 7th in Warner Park. The WNC provided Earthquake Disaster Kits and promotional items for community outreach.

 


8/23/2008 2:00 PM
Zine Town Hall: Mortage Crisis

8/23/2008 7:00 PM
Enchanted: Movies in the Park

8/24/2008 6:00 PM
Starship starring Mickey Thomas: Concerts in the Park

8/25/2008 9:00 AM
Job Skills Training

8/25/2008 6:30 PM
Events Committee Meeting

8/28/2008 6:30 PM
Public Works Committee

9/2/2008 6:30 PM
Youth Committee Meeting

9/3/2008 6:30 PM
Planning and Land Use Management Committee

9/4/2008 5:00 PM
Community Workshop: Warner Center Specific Plan

9/6/2008 9:00 AM
Warner Center Specific Plan
     
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