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** Soulard Blaster
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** October 27, 2020
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The email newsletter for the people of Soulard
** LETTER FROM THE SRG PRESIDENT
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October 27, 2020
Update on Our Upcoming General Membership Meeting. In my recent letters (Sep 29 and Oct 7) I informed you that the SRG will soon be able to conduct our first General Membership Meeting since March. The specific date and time are Sunday, November 1st at 2:00 pm. The location is our own Pontiac Square Park. Membership has mailed a separate letter announcing this meeting to every current SRG member.
The procedures for this meeting are straightforward. Wear your facemask and maintain a 6-foot social distance from others. If you wish to sit, bring a folding chair. In Pontiac Square Park, look for the balloons which indicate the Membership Table, where you should check-in. Our meeting will begin promptly at 2:00 pm.
Agenda items include vote on our annual budget, as well as attendance from Saint Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson.
The General Meeting Does Not Include an Election. You will recall that when the health pandemic impacted our Annual Meeting (April 2020), we were unable to hold elections. At that time, the duration of this health crisis was unknown – and it still is! The two Directors with expiring terms have graciously agreed to remain in place until April 2021. Our one vacant position was our President Elect. Rather than the President appointing one, the SRG successfully conducted a virtual election to select our President Elect in June/July. The Board has decided to forego any additional elections until our next Annual Meeting (April 2021). Therefore, an election on November 1st, 2020 is no longer required. For any vacancies that occur on our Board of Directors prior to April, the President will appoint an acting Director or officer to complete the term in accordance with our SRG By-Laws Article VI, Section 11.
General Membership Review and Approval of the SRG FY2020 Budget. Your committees and Board have diligently worked to develop a solid budget which both sustains SRG essential functions and incorporates procedures for amending that budget as the COVID situation unfolds. I will ensure that the new budget is available for general membership review before the day of our General Meeting.
In closing, please continue to be considerate of the health of others as well as yourself. Wear a mask, observe
social distancing, and be safe out there as we all get through this pandemic. I look forward to seeing many of
st you in Pontiac Square Park on November 1 .
Respectfully,
Neil Putz
President, Soulard Restoration Group
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** Soulard in the News
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There’s a Pipe Organ Inside This Soulard Mansion Known as the Lion House [PHOTOS] (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=a354dce49a&e=bca6bba8d7) - Riverfront Times
Man accused of stealing phone from dying woman on Soulard sidewalk charged (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=a512cf6341&e=bca6bba8d7) - KMOV
Family, friends remember Air Force veteran left to die on a south St. Louis sidewalk (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=d254cc5167&e=bca6bba8d7) - KMOV
Grade school entrepreneurs Chocolate Girls’ Cookies business sold out in Soulard every week (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=96d475b3a6&e=bca6bba8d7) - Fox2now
Will Mardi Gras roll on in 2021? Soulard organizers say 'the show must go on' (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=931e79e07d&e=bca6bba8d7) - safely (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=5dbd55231f&e=bca6bba8d7) - KSDK
Man hospitalized after being pushed to the ground during car theft in Soulard (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=8912a08b88&e=bca6bba8d7) - KMOV
If you see Soulard in the news send links to communications@soulard.org (mailto:communications@soulard.org?subject=Soulard%20in%20the%20News)
** Off the Island
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If you have any pictures of yourself with Soulard merchandise somewhere other than Soulard please email the pics and a short description to communications@soulard.org (mailto:communications@soulard.org?subject=Off%20The%20Island) to be featured in our "Off The Island" section.
** Soulard Pet of The Week
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** Resources
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Soulard Restoration Group (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=5190f23f69&e=bca6bba8d7)
Soulard Business Association (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=9c5901169c&e=bca6bba8d7)
Jack Coatar Alderman 7th Ward Facebook page (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=8004a4d867&e=bca6bba8d7)
Dan Guenther Alderman 9th Ward Facebook page (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=6a4818bf3f&e=bca6bba8d7)
Marty Murray, Jr. 7th Ward Committeeman Facebook page (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=56e98f894f&e=bca6bba8d7)
Central Patrol Business Association (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=120d54f087&e=bca6bba8d7)
Soulard Special Business District (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=4e4cef55b9&e=bca6bba8d7)
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-- Mardi Gras Foundation - (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=1260341607&e=bca6bba8d7)
Soulard Mardi Gras video, circa 1987 (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=959938658e&e=bca6bba8d7)
From 2014: Fox 2 interview with Bob Brinkmann, the last surviving founder of Soulard Mardi Gras (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=49cbc1f0a4&e=bca6bba8d7)
Missouri Voter Registration (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=b44587b2f3&e=bca6bba8d7)
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--- Mow to own program --- (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=eba987b2b5&e=bca6bba8d7)
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Bulk trash pickup schedule (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=9b2adbf19a&e=bca6bba8d7)
Soulard's 1972 grant application for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=aff7ebddd0&e=bca6bba8d7)
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** Soulard Merchandise for sale.
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Show your neighborhood pride by wearing your very own Soulard T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, necklace or pullover.
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** 2,271 Soulardians
use Nextdoor for all sorts of info - do you?
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Nextdoor (https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=0e7b7206e4&e=bca6bba8d7) is the private social network for you and your Soulard neighbors. It's the easiest way for you and your fellow Soulardians to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it's free.
People are using Nextdoor to:
* Post to the Trick or Treat map
* Quickly get the word out about a break-in
* Organize a Neighborhood Watch Group
* Track down a trustworthy babysitter
* Find out who does the best paint job in town
* Share news about lost or found dogs and cats.
* Find a new home for an outgrown bike
* Finally call that nice man down the street by his first name
Sign up at nextdoor.com
** Upcoming Events
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Sunday, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m. – SRG General Membership Meeting– Pontiac Park – Masks and social distancing required – contact SRG President Neil Putz at president@soulard.org (mailto:president@soulard.org) .
Friday - Sunday, November 13, 6:00p.m. - November 15, at 6:00 p.m. – Its. Peter and Paul Virtual Auction – Bidding starts Nov. 13 at 6:00 p.m. and Ends Nov. 15 at 6:00 p.m. To make a donation, peruse our items, bid or participate in Fund a Need, visit https://soulard.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8c33025236aac9584c6a7060e&id=d2747b2155&e=bca6bba8d7 From there, select “sign-in” to register.
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