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Dear Friends,
As we close out another eventful year, I thought I would take a
few lines to outline some of the initiatives in which the CIVIC
has taken a leadership role this past year and where some of our
efforts will be directed in 2004. We appreciate all the hard work
our Board and Civic members have done in striving to find
solutions and continuing to introduce new initiatives that we
believe will continue to improve our already fine quality of life.
MEMBERSHIP / EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Our efforts all begin with YOU our members taking an active role
in participating with one or more of our many endeavors. We
currently have approximately 440 families enrolled in our
association. Our goal this year is 500 members. Our strength is in
numbers. When you come to our monthly meetings won’t you consider
bringing a friend? We believe there is an activity tailored made
to meet your interest and expertise. Would you please review the
enclosed list and consider dedicating some time and giving
something back to our community. The pay ain’t great but the
dividends are outstanding, because through your participation you
will be making a difference. We ask all our Board to minimally
give an hour a week to the CIVIC, all give much more than that
–won’t you?
BEACH / ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
CHILDREN’S DAY & CLAM BAKE- for over 70 years the CIVIC has been
sponsoring this day in the sun on our Labor Day Weekend. We are
always looking on how we can make this event even better. Have
some ideas? Let us know.
EARTH DAY/ BEACH CLEAN UPS - our efforts have gone a long way to
improving our beach / ballfield by planting and restoring our
dunes. We also have had good (not great participation) in our
beach cleanups. Have you participated? We sponsored three this
year. Let us know if you like to volunteer; our next Earth Day
Event is in April.
FEDERAL / STATE / TOWN PROJECTS – we have a number of initiatives
effecting our beach/ ballfield with respects to dredging,
nourishment, water quality, infrastructure improvements, public
access etc. Don’t stand on the sidelines- get involved!! We need
your input. If you want to know more about these projects check us
out.
WATER QUALITY - the CIVIC has formed a sub-committee to review
any/ all aspects of our drinking water. Is it safe? How are our
water mains and connections? Interested? Come to our General
Meetings and find out.
CIVIC COMMITTEE
STREETSCAPES / TRAFFIC CALMING - As we move
forward with these initiatives to improve our main thoroughfare,
won’t you consider lending your thoughts and participation on how
this should be accomplished? We believe in 15 M.P.H., yet how do
ensure greater compliance with parking, speeding? More electronic
signs? More Police presence? Do we need Parking Stickers? What are
your suggestions?
Be part of the solution.
PROPERTY TAXES - the CIVIC continues to explore ways to find
solutions to this unconscionable situation. Thanks to our efforts
many of our members have joined the fight to challenge what we
believe is the blatant violation of Section 1805 Real Property Tax
Law which prohibits an increase in assessment of Class I Property
by more than 6% in any one year and no more than 20% over a five
year period. We will continue to have at our General Meetings our
elected representatives, school superintendent/school board
representatives and legal experts until we get our arms around
this issue and begin to bring about a more equitable distribution.
We will be planning some petitions campaigns and organizing our
community to take our case directly to our elected
representatives. We need your voice and presence to be effective.
Our strength is in our numbers –get involved!
HISTORICAL / BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
We believe in keeping our rich history alive. Our Historic
Calendar, Art Show, July 4th Parade, Heritage Day, the Halloween
Parade, Welcome to Summer Event are just a sampling of activities
we actively sponsor or join with our other fine organizations in
supporting. Have an interest?
Do you know we have a magnificent historical meeting room in the
Old Fire House? If you believe you have a worthy artifact for our
archives, we would be happy to see it, so let us know!
ZONING COMMITTEE
We are always looking for “Zoning Cops” We have had the Town of
Hempstead Officials from the Building Dept at our General Meeting
to be more stringent regarding code and building violations. We
are always in need of individuals willing to go to Town Board to
voice the CIVIC’S concern if there is a blatant violation
transpiring within our community. Call me if you believe there is
a zoning issue out there. We will check it out and do our best to
get it resolved.
GENERAL MEETINGS / COMMUNICATION
Our General Meetings take place monthly
(approx 10 per year) on Thursday nights at the Rec Hall beginning
at 8’o’clock. We traditionally have an outside speaker usually but
not limited to our elected representatives or an expert on a
particular topic. Do you have an idea for a speaker? Come down and
let’s us know.
You may find out what’s going on with the CIVIC from several
different venues. The Bulletin Board at the Post Office (and the
BEACH during the summer), the fine publication the COMMUNITY
OUTLOOK, on the web- site
www.MYPOINTLOOKOUT.COM and from our 20
BOARD MEMBERS who represent some of the best and brightest people
the Point has to offer.
WORKING PARTNERSHIPS
As President of the Point Lookout Civic Association, I’m proud
that we have the opportunity to work with the other fine
organizations in town. The Point Lookout Fire Department, Our
Chamber of Commerce, the Village Gardiner’s, the Point Lookout
Little League, Young Life, Our Community Church, Our Lady of
Miraculous Medal Church, our Fishing Club, the Over 50 Club, our
wonderful business’s and our local government partners all who
contribute immeasurably in making this place – our home a true
“slice of heaven.”
On behalf of the Board of the Point
Lookout Civic Association and all our fine members, may we wish
you all the very best for this holiday season and the best of
health and happiness for 2004. Thanks for your continued support
and assistance.
Respectfully
submitted,
Francis X. Ryan
President
FRYAN19788@AOL.COM
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