Dear VANC Friends,

15 YEARS! We're counting the days until our 15th ANNIVERSARY MIXER on
March 8 at CBS Studios, starting at 6:00 p.m. This is a special celebration and
we hope ALL 34 Neighborhood Councils in the Valley attend. Let's have 100%
turnout! You certainly want YOUR council to take part in the ROLL CALL of
Neighborhood Councils. Bring your NC banner to display. And stand up and cheer
when we call your name! Every year we have a "celebrity" elected official
helping to call the ROLL. See who it is this year!

The MIXER is a great opportunity to meet our Elected Officials and City
Department heads. "Working the room" is encouraged!

SECURITY: You must make a reservation, the DEADLINE is MARCH 2. 

Your name must be on the attendance list at the Gate on Radford Avenue.
Security is very tight at the studio. Bring a photo ID with you. (See the
attached flyer and RSVP form).

" BEST OF..." AWARDS: DEADLINE to submit nominations is FEBRUARY 23.
Nominate a Neighborhood Council, or a Board member, for their extraordinary
contribution to the community. (Send to [email protected])

DOOR PRIZES: Take part in our Door Prizes part of the evening. We need
gift certificates from restaurants, movies, sporting events, stores, as well as
actual items such as bottles of wine, gift baskets, etc. Your contribution will
be most appreciated and you will be thanked publicly.

NOTES from February 8 VANC Meeting:
SPECIAL ELECTION April 3 for AD 39 (NE Valley) and AD 45 (West Valley). Last
week's meeting began with introductions from the candidates running in the
Special Election to fill the vacancies. The candidates were well-spoken and
interesting, with a variety of backgrounds and different personalities. You will
be able to meet them at the March 8 MIXER.

LAND USE and PLANNING Q & A: Many thanks to our Guest Speakers, Ira
Handelman, Land Use Consultant, and Dave Rand, Land Use Attorney, who provided a
very lively and informative discussion answering the questions left over from
our November "Crisis in Housing" panel . Both speakers have a wealth of
information to share and they were a great team. Most importantly, they "tell it
like it is"!

Neighborhood Council FUNDING: Leyla Campos Office of the City Clerk
brought us up to date on the newly released "NC Funding Program Policies and
Guidelines"

I hope to see you all on March 8!

Best,

Jill Banks Barad
Founder and Chair VANC