A meeting of the Rosedale-Skinker Improvement Association was held November 20, 1973 at St. Roch’s. The membership voted on three issues.
First, the proposed bylaws with one amendment were accepted unanimously.
Second, the name of the organization was changed to the Rosedale Neighborhood Association.
Finally, a new decal emblem was chosen from those submitted in the contest.
The winning emblem was designed by Helen Hitchcock and consists of a black hand and a white hand joined.
In other business Mr. Robert Bracey announced that the membership drive would be scheduled before Christmas.
Mr. Calvin Stuart announced that the city is eliminating Operation Big Sweep.
Due to this fact, the organization is assuming responsibility for cleaning the alleys.
Anyone wishing to volunteer in helping with regular alley clean-ups in the Rosedale neighborhood may contact Gee Stuart at 721-0053.
Mr. Peter Muckerman and Mr. David Damick of the Loop-West End People’s Clinic, 6010 Kingsbury, spoke to the group about the Clinic’s services and requested ideas and comments from residents.
Anyone wishing to discuss the Clinic’s program may call Mr. Muckerman at 721-5577.
Alderman John Roach reported on pending city legislation of interest to the association including the Occupancy Permit Bill.
The use of the Homestead Law and such development concepts as “New Town In Town” were discussed as ways to encourage people to move back to the city.
The Rosedale Neighborhood Association will hold its next meeting in January. The exact date will be announced by flier
Originally published in The Paper, December 1973.
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