Are you interested in helping your neighborhood association communicate with neighbors via the Internet? Now that the City can no longer provide printing and mailing services, it is more important than ever to consider a variety of ways to reach your neighbors. RSVP and learn more here.
http://salemneighborhoods.blogspot.com/2012/07/web-communications-workshop.html
Monday, July 23, 2012
Nominations for Volunteer Recognition due July 25
Nominations for the Volunteer Recognition Awards are due to the City Manager’s Office by Wednesday July 25. You are invited to attend the Volunteer Recognition Event that will be held at the Civic Center on Wednesday, August 22 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. All the information is in the flyer here.
National Night Out Kickoff Party - Tomorrow!
The Salem Police Department Crime Prevention Unit announces its fourth annual National Night Out Kick-Off Party:
http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=1095#news56188
- Tuesday, July 24, 2011
- 6:00 p.m.
- City Hall Atrium (just outside the police department)
Staff invites Salem residents to attend the event to help boost community enthusiasm about hosting a neighborhood block party for National Night Out which is Tuesday, August 7, 2012.
The kick-off party will be the place for last minute block party planners to register their gathering, apply for a street closure permit, and get some ideas from Target Stores with a raffle sponsored by the store. The 2012 theme for this year's festivities in Salem is football and the slogan is "Tackle Crime. Join Neighborhood Watch." To help bolster enthusiasm for the event and its theme, local restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings, will be at the kick-off. "What better than to have the experts demonstrate a fun and easy block party potluck dish - the chicken wings," said Angie Hedrick of the Crime Prevention Unit.
At the kick-off, those block party hosts who have already registered their party with the police department can pick up their commemorative t-shirt (one per party, while supplies last). "The commemorative give-away is a big deal each year. Neighbors arrive early and form a line at the kick-off party just to get theirs," said Hedrick.
Neighbors interested in receiving a visit from a National Night Out team consisting of a police officer and a law enforcement or local business mascot, should register soon as the number of parties we can visit is limited by staffing and fleet. She added, "This is Salem's night out against crime and Salem residents very much enjoy hosting parties and inviting officers to spend some time visiting and providing tips and helpful info about how to prevent crime in our community."
For more information, please contact the Salem Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at (503)588-6175 or visit www.cityofsalem.net/nno.
The kick-off party will be the place for last minute block party planners to register their gathering, apply for a street closure permit, and get some ideas from Target Stores with a raffle sponsored by the store. The 2012 theme for this year's festivities in Salem is football and the slogan is "Tackle Crime. Join Neighborhood Watch." To help bolster enthusiasm for the event and its theme, local restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings, will be at the kick-off. "What better than to have the experts demonstrate a fun and easy block party potluck dish - the chicken wings," said Angie Hedrick of the Crime Prevention Unit.
At the kick-off, those block party hosts who have already registered their party with the police department can pick up their commemorative t-shirt (one per party, while supplies last). "The commemorative give-away is a big deal each year. Neighbors arrive early and form a line at the kick-off party just to get theirs," said Hedrick.
Neighbors interested in receiving a visit from a National Night Out team consisting of a police officer and a law enforcement or local business mascot, should register soon as the number of parties we can visit is limited by staffing and fleet. She added, "This is Salem's night out against crime and Salem residents very much enjoy hosting parties and inviting officers to spend some time visiting and providing tips and helpful info about how to prevent crime in our community."
For more information, please contact the Salem Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at (503)588-6175 or visit www.cityofsalem.net/nno.
SAMTD Board Meeting, Public Hearing (Fare Structure), West Salem Service Changes
If you're interested in potential bus fare changes or changes to service in West Salem, the Salem Area Mass Transit District has made the following available:
- Calendar of public meetings for the Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) Board of Directors
- Agenda for the July 26th Board meeting
- Public Notice for a Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 12-02 for fare structure changes at the July 26th Board meeting
- Information on the West Salem service changes
For more information, contact Linda Galeazzi, Administrative Secretary, General Manager’s Office, (503)588-2424 ext 7535, Email: galeazzil@cherriots.org.
2012-14 Salem Park Improvement Fund
The City of Salem is ready to proceed with the next round of Salem Park Improvement Fund (SPIF) grants. The Salem Park Improvement Fund is a matching grant program offered to Neighborhood Associations who are interested in making improvements at their local neighborhood park. If your neighborhood association is interested, please read through the attached guidelines and sign the Letter of Intent on the last page. This will need to be turned in to me by September 14, 2012. The program and process is explained in the attached guidelines. The attached timeline will give you a snapshot of the application and award timeframe.
Signing and returning the Letter of Intent shows that the your neighborhood association went through a formal approval process and is ready to undertake a project at a park of your choosing in your neighborhood. Please contact me with any questions, I am happy to chat with you about this. The program and process is explained in the attached guidelines.
Timeline (Letters of intent are due September 14, Formal applications due November 30, 2012)
Guidelines (Letter of intent form on last page)
Questions? Contact: Toni Whitler, twhitler@cityofsalem.net, 503-588-6304
Service Projects Available for Your Block Party
Are looking for an activity for your block party? Would you like an idea that would also benefit our community? Service To Go is an innovative and fun approach to community service – right from your home, block party or other location! All of the projects are mobile, family friendly, and benefit local non-profits. Projects include Alphabet Books for Headstart Classrooms, Placemats for Meals on Wheels and lots of others.
For more information and project ideas, go to www.handsonmwv.org/servicetogo or contact HandsOn at volunteer@handsonmwv.org or (877) 372-4141.
Friday, July 20, 2012
July 20, 2012 E-Blast
(See the full July 20 E-Blast Here.)
Due July 25 - City Seeks Nominations for Volunteer Awards
Each year City of Salem volunteers contribute more than 160,000 hours of service to the City. At 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, a celebration will be held at the Salem Civic Center to honor City volunteers and recognize individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to Salem through volunteerism.
The City is seeking assistance from the community to identify distinguished acts of volunteer service and dedication. Members of the community can nominate individuals, groups or projects deserving of special recognition by submitting a volunteer recognition award nomination form available under the Boards and Commissions page at www.cityofsalem.net. Information about the volunteer awards and process for submitting nominations is attached to this release. Nominations will be accepted through July 25. For more information, contact the Mayor and City Manager's Office at 503-588-6255.
August 4 – Riverfront Park Family Fest
Riverfront Family Fest will be at Salem Riverfront Park, August 4, from 10 am-2 pm. Salem Neighborhood Services will have a table to promote Neighborhood Associations. If you want to join us for a few hours, just reply to this email and let us know when you can make it. The event is hosted by Family Building Blocks, and will include free food, family entertainment, prizes, and hands-on opportunities to learn about health and safety. See the flyer for more information.
National Night Out is August 7! Get Ready!
Click for:
2012 National Night Out street closure forms
Information and registration with the Police Department
Salem Police Unveil New Crime Fighting Tool
In hopes of furthering its collaboration with the community it serves, the Salem Police Department has added a new feature to its webpage. The link provides a method for investigators to post photographs of people in hopes someone will recognize them and be able to provide a name for a face. The program is aptly named, "Can You ID Me?" Individuals featured on the site are not limited to suspects. Photographs may include unidentified witnesses who may be crucial to solving a crime. There is a link with each photograph so that someone can send an email to the investigator. As people are positively identified by officers, the photographs will be updated to reflect that.
With the ever increasing use of video equipment by businesses to protect themselves and their customers, the Salem Police Department is optimistic this new tool will aid them in keeping our community safer. For more info, contact Info: Lt. Steve Birr, Criminal Investigations Section, (503)588-6241 or (503)932-4957. Link to “Can You ID Me?” page.
Find out What’s Happening – City Council Information
Are you interested in finding out what topics are scheduled at upcoming City Council meetings? Sign up to receive weekly “Neighborhood Leader Updates.” Anyone can sign up or change your subscription to Neighborhood Services materials here. Each "Neighborhood Leader Update” includes a link to the upcoming City Council Agenda, reports of interest to neighborhood associations, and important City information.
Projects Needed for Late August College Engagement
HandsOn Mid-Willamette Valley is collecting projects for Willamette University’s Opening Days and Corban University’s New Student Week. If you would like to host a group, fill out this project proposal form. Contact Melissa Gibler at Melissa.Gibler@mwvcaa.org for more information or to return the forms. You can send multiple project options on the same sheet, however, please send separate sheets for each date.
Willamette University: Monday, August 27th 3:30-5:30. Groups have about 14 volunteers in them.
Corban University: Tuesday, August 28th 9:30-12:00. Groups have about 17 volunteers in them.
July 11, 2012 E-Blast
See the full e-blast here.
Find out What’s Happening – City Council Information
Are you interested in finding out what topics are scheduled at upcoming City Council meetings? Sign up to receive weekly “Neighborhood Leader Updates.” Anyone can sign up or change your subscription to Neighborhood Services materials here. Each "Neighborhood Leader Update” includes a link to the upcoming City Council Agenda, reports of interest to neighborhood associations, and important City information.
July 14 - Bill Riegel Park Celebration!
The Bill Riegel opening celebration will be held this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the park, 4567 Campbell Drive SE. View the flyer.
July 14 – South Salem Neighborhood BBQ and Walk
The South Salem Neighborhood Association is holding their 3rd annual BBQ and potluck and continuing the Healthiest Neighborhood Campaign with a walk. The events are at Fircrest Park, 955 Luradel St. S., this Saturday at noon.
July 17 - Unified Development Code Public Hearing
First Installment of Unified Development Code Chapters Scheduled for Public Hearing
The Planning Commission public hearing on the proposed amendments is scheduled for Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
The proposed amendments, which establish eight new chapters of the UDC and amend the City procedures ordinance (SRC Chapter 300), and other chapters of the Salem Revised Code, to conform to the proposed new UDC chapters, are included in Ordinance Bill No. 12-12. The June 25th Council staff report and draft ordinance can be viewed by clicking here.
Subsequent to the public hearing, the Planning Commission will forward their recommendation to the City Council, who will then hold a public hearing and take final action on the proposed amendments.
If you would like to be included on the official mailing list to receive notification concerning this proposed amendment, please contact Bryce Bishop at bbishop@cityofsalem.net with your name, mailing address, and e-mail address.
Host Families Needed, Cultural Homestay International
Each summer, Cultural Homestay International (CHI) invites dozens of foreign exchange students to come to the United States and immerse themselves in a 4 week intensive English class. As of now, several students still need a place to live during this school session. If interested, please contact Marlene Fuller, Academic Coordinator, at 503-640-3252 and she will provide details such as length of the stay, arrival and departure, class schedules times and locations as well as answer any questions you may have. Website: www.chinet.org
Projects Needed for Late August College Engagement
HandsOn Mid-Willamette Valley is collecting projects for Willamette University’s Opening Days and Corban University’s New Student Week. If you would like to host a group, fill out this project proposal form. Contact Melissa Gibler at Melissa.Gibler@mwvcaa.org for more information or to return the forms. You can send multiple project options on the same sheet, however, please send separate sheets for each date.
Willamette University: Monday, August 27th 3:30-5:30. Groups have about 14 volunteers in them.
Corban University: Tuesday, August 28th 9:30-12:00. Groups have about 17 volunteers in them.
August 22 - City Volunteer Recognition Event
Nominations for the Volunteer Recognition Awards are due to the City Manager’s Office by Wednesday July 25. You are invited to attend the Volunteer Recognition Event that will be held at the Civic Center on Wednesday, August 22 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. All the information is in the flyer here.
National Night Out is August 7! Get Ready!
Click for:
2012 National Night Out street closure forms
Information and registration with the Police Department
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