Sam Hughes Neighborhood Association Inc.

Annual Meeting at Sam Hughes Elementary School
January 17, 2012 – 6:30 PM

Agenda

6:30 PM - Reception in Talmadge Hall

- Renew Annul SHNA Membership
- Sample Complimentary Food From Deals and - Discounts Participants.
- (Complimentary bottles of water will be provided by SHNA)
- Enjoy the sounds of the Tucson High Steel Drums Band
- Educate Yourself About Buffle Grass

7:00 PM - Presentation in the Cafeteria

Presentation by the staff of the UofA Arid Land Studies Department. They are looking to partner with Sam Hughes to create a "first in the nation" neighborhood phenology trail. Phenology is the study of the timing of plant and animal life cycles. Phenology has a local and global impact.

7:30 PM Business Meeting in Cafeteria

- Call to Order. Welcome Neighbors and Guests.
- Presentation by Janet Jordan, Principal, Sam Hughes Elementary regarding the installation of a microwave link structure at the school to improve internet speed and the bandwidth for the school computers.
- Reports - Officers and Chairpersons will report on 2011 Association Business.
- Nominations and Election of Board of Directors for 2012.
- Call to the audience. Members of the audience can speak for up to 3 minutes.

8:30 PM Adjournment

Please Note The Change Of Location From Our Regular Monthly Board Meetings. Agenda Is Subject To Change.

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Home Tour Raffle

The Sam Hughes Neighborhood Association and Home Tour Committee thank the following businesses and individuals for their generosity and support by donating to the Home Tour Raffle. Raffle proceeds benefit three non-profits located in Sam Hughes: Himmel Branch Public Library (celebrating their 50th anniversary); Literacy Volunteers of Tucson (celebrating their 50th anniversary); and Tucson Alliance for Autism.

Arizona Flower Market The Source Salon and Spa Home Decorator Fabrics The Loft Cinema Allegro Gelato Naturale Seven Cups Tea House Kiwi Knitting Company Sam Hughes Place Championship Dining Grimaldi's Pizzeria Casa Video Empire Beauty School Solaris Studios Frame of Mind Tucson Tamale Company

Mid Valley Athletic Club Picante Designs Jimmy's Broadway Automotive Sunflower Farmers Market PJ's Subs Wax Werks Waxing Salon The Rum Runner Wine and Spirits Shop El Parador Restaurant Morning Star Traders and Antiques Starbuck's The Organic Kitchen May's Counter

Edward Jones Insurance Deco Art for Living Zocalo Furniture Chuy's Restaurant Fronimo's Greek Café Local Authors' Published Books by Laura Fitzgerald & Robin Brande Local Artists Featured Works by Su & Ned Egen McGuire's Jewelers Whole Foods Market The Village Salon

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Sam Hughes Neighborhood Home Tour

The popular Sam Hughes Neighborhood Home Tour was held on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Proceeds from the tour will go to neighborhood projects. Proceeds from the raffle will be divided among Himmel Branch Library, Literacy Volunteers of Tucson, and Tucson Alliance for Autism --- all of which were on the tour. We featured homes, gardens, art studios, new businesses, and other points of interest that reflect the nature of our historic neighborhood.

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Sam Hughes Cares for Seniors

After a recent meeting at Himmel Library hosted by ICS, we can now officially cease the Sam Hughes Cares for Seniors program, which has been providing neighborly help to our seniors since November, 2006.

Thanks again to all our volunteers over the years, to our private donors, and to the Sam Hughes Neighborhood Association for funding and moral support.

Special appreciation to the five coordinators since we began this project in January, 2005:  Kay Roth (neighbor paid through a United Way grant), Phil Mueller, MJ Talbot, Carolyn Classen, and Trudy Mills – the last four were all volunteer neighbors, dedicated to helping the elderly in Sam Hughes.  Trudy Mills deserved special recognition for her coordination for over 2 years.

And thanks to Pima Council on Aging and their Neighbors Care Alliance program which provided technical assistance in overseeing all the other twenty or so similar programs throughout Pima County.

If you or a senior you know needs medical transport or other help (light housekeeping, friendly phone calls/visits, yard work), please call ICS at 297-2738 X 206. Also see their website, www.icstucson.org.  And if you want to volunteer for ICS, please contact them as well as they do the volunteer training, and hopefully may be able to  assign you to an elderly person(s) in our neighborhood.