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An Invitation to South Middle River Residents from Tim Smith:

Margaret Bates is running for the Broward County District 9 Commissioner seat. She is the only candidate that has agreed ( in writing ) to support that district’s residents by pushing to bring the County TIF money to the new CRA which affects our area….get Bates elected….come to the Middle River Terrace Park on Sat. Aug. 21st at 5 pm and join the rally !!

Tim Smith

(South Middle River Civic Association does not endorse any political candidate. This is posted solely as a public service announcement.)

The Following Message Regarding At Risk Youth as a Public Service Announcement:

Following is a message from President, Doug Sterner, regarding a school supply drive.  Please share with your Civic Associations and distribution lists.  Enjoy the rest of the summer before school and fall schedules reconvene.  See you at the September Council meeting!

Donna Mergenhagen

Council Corresponding Secretary

 
The Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations in cooperation with the downtown Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club is organizing a “BACK to SCHOOL”  drive to collect school supplies  (and new and not-so-new toys) for grades 1-5.    The donations will be delivered to the Fort Lauderdale YMCA and  the  Boys and Girls Club to be distributed at their discretion to a) needy kids and to b) promote and award good civic behavior. Donations can be conveniently dropped off at Carroll’s Jewelers at 915 E. Las Olas Blvd during regular business hours until Monday, August 16, 4:00 pm.
 
We request that a sponsor provide the necessary supplies for one child, and share this collection drive with friends and family.  Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.   For further information, please contact Jorg Hruschka, Rotary Club, Community Service Chair, at (954) 709-3197 or jhrusch@hotmail.com.  Attached is a grade specific supply list:
 

First Grade School Supplies

4 packages of 12 pencils 1 pencil case or box

2 boxes of crayons

(no colored pencils/markers) 10 glue sticks 2 blunt scissors

6 plastic folders with pockets 1 glue bottles 1 pack loose leaf paper

(1 blue, red, yellow, green, 2 purple)

1 pack baby wipes (wide rule)

5 composition notebooks

(black and white) 1 pack of large erasers 2 sharpeners w/cover

1 pack construction paper 1 pack of cap erasers 1 pack white copy/printer paper

1 pack colored pencils

Second Grade School Supplies

One pack of blue ink pens 2 lg. glue sticks

1 pack of fat dry erase markers

1 book bag 1 soft zipper pencil case 1 packet colored highlighters

1 pack of erasers

(no hard boxes) 2 box baby wipes

1” binder with pockets 1 pack white copy/printer paper 3 boxes of sharpened pencils

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plastic folders with pockets & prongs 5 composition notebooks (with erasers)

(1 red, 2 yellow, 2 green, 1 blue

1 loose-leaf paper 1 sketchbook

1 orange, 1 purple)

2 boxes of crayons 1 fiskar scissors

Donations of tissues, antibacterial soap and GermX are welcome

Third Grade School Supplies

2 packs of loose leaf paper 2 glue sticks (large) 1 box thin markers (8 pack)

1 pack construction paper 2 big block erasers 2 composition notebooks

2 red ballpoint pens 48 #2 pencils

no mechanical pencils 2 boxes crayons (24 Pack)

1 scissors 2 highlighters 3 three subject spiral notebook

7 folders w/ pockets & prongs) 1 soft zipper pencil case

w/pockets

(1red, 1blue, 1green, 1purple (no hard boxes)

2 yellow, 2 orange)

Donations of tissues, antibacterial soap and GermX are welcome

Fourth Grade School Supplies

1 plastic protractor 2 big block erasers 1 glue stick

2 red ballpoint pens 48 #2 pencils

-no mechanical pencils 1 box of markers (8 pack)

1 pair of small “Fiskars” scissors 1 pencil sharpeners w/cover 4 highlighters (colored)

4 packs loose leaf lined paper 1 soft zipper pencil pouch 2 pack of 5 divides with tabs

2-1” binders

(Not a box) 2 blue pens

6 duotang folders 1 box colored pencils 5 composition notebooks

(2 blue,2red,1 yellow,1 green) (24 pack) (black & white marble)

Graph paper index cards 4×6 (1 pack) 1 pack fat dry erase markers

(expo)

Ruler

Donations of tissues, antibacterial soap and GermX are welcome

Fifth Grade School Supplies

1 plastic protractor 2 big block erasers 1 glue stick

4 red ballpoint pens 48 #2 pencils

-no mechanical pencils 1 box of markers (8 pack)

1 pair of small “Fiskars” scissors 1 pencil sharpeners w/cover 4 highlighters (colored)

2 packs loose leaf lined paper 1 soft zipper pencil pouch 1 box of 24 crayons

1 pack white copy printer paper

(Not a box) 7 composition notebooks

1 box colored pencils 9 folders w/ pockets and prongs (black & white marble)

(24 pack) (3 red, 3 green, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 orange)

Ruler (12 inches)

Donations of tissues, antibacterial soap and GermX are welcome

Following are schedule reminders from Council President, Doug Sterner. 

There is also a Board opening. Please note the process to nominate.

Donna Mergenhagen

Council Corresponding Secretary

Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations Summer Schedule

No Board Meeting in July

No General Membership Meeting in August

Next Board Meeting - Monday, August 23, 2010, 5:30pm, City Hall 8th floor Conference Room

Next General Membership Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. 7:30pm, City Hall 8th floor Conference Room

At our Sept. General Meeting we will hold a Special Election to fill the vacancy for District 1 Representative.  Anyone interested in running for this Board position should contact me ASAP.  Thank you.

 Doug Sterner

LAUDERDALE INC.,

SCHEDULE OF MEETING’S TO COME

These meeting’s are open to everyone and we welcome you to bring friends, neighbors, and family.

Do not miss this very interesting line-up of speakers.

If you have a topic you are interested in please contact me and I will try to have it scheduled.

September 13, 2010, 7:00 PM

Traffic Homicide Investigator Jill Hirsch

You may want to bring anyone you care about and love that is not as careful behind the wheel as you would like,  There is a very powerful presentation that will get everyone’s attention and make them think when the turn the key to the ignition.

October 11, 2010, 7:00 PM

Fort Lauderdale Police Chief

Frank Adderley

The Chief will be here and speak to us about things in

happening in our fair City.  We will have the opportunity

for questions and answers.  This will be the chance to ask

questions and get information on what the Police can and cannot do and how we can make it better for everyone.

November 8, 2010, 7:00 PM

Immigration and Customs Agent

Miguel Figueroa (I.C.E.)

Agent Figueroa will do a Power Point presentation in

reference to Smuggling and Human Trafficking.

What should we know and be aware of to stop these situations.  Bring you questions and answers.

Looking forward to you joining us at the meetings.

Pat Mayers and the Members of

Citizens Crime Alert of Fort Lauderdale Inc.,

South Middle River Civic Association’s (S.M.R.C.A.) Fundraising Committee will meet on Monday evening, July 19, 2010. The new chairperson is our very talented member, Marie McGinley and additional members for this committee are needed. Anyone with interest in fundraising, including grant writing are welcome. You may call Marie at 954.765.3695 or e-mail at mizmallow@aol.com / Thank you. (S.M.R.C.A. Board of Directors Liaison is Ann Sparks)