Upcoming Neighborhood Association Meeting

Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza Sub Committee & Public-Private Land Use Sub Committee – FLFNA

Wednesday, April 4^th, 2012

10:00AM – Noon

Gussies Chicken & Waffles’ Banquet Room,

1521 Eddy St (between Fillmore St & Steiner St)

EVERYONE WELCOME

10am-11am: 3^RD meeting for the creation of a 4-month pilot marketplace from June to September, 2012. 11am-11:30am:  Discuss Cabrio Night business proposal to have pedicabs in the Fillmore.11:30am-Noon.  Create Fillmore Commercial Corridor Phone Tree

NEWSLETTER Sent March 28, 2012

NEWSLETTER

Sent March 28, 2012

In this edition:

1) Upcoming Neighborhood Association Meeting

2) Fillmore Community Calendar

3) News Update

1) Upcoming Neighborhood Association Meeting

Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza & Public-Private Land Use Sub Committee – FLFNA

Wednesday, April 4^th, 2012

10:00AM – Noon

Gussies Chicken & Waffles’ Banquet Room,

1521 Eddy St (between Fillmore St & Steiner St)

EVERYONE WELCOME

10am-11am: 3^RD meeting for the creation of a 4-month pilot Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza from June to September, 2012  

11am-11:30am:  Discuss Cabrio Night business proposal to have pedicabs in the Fillmore. 

11:30am-Noon.  Create Fillmore Commercial Corridor Phone Tree

2) Fillmore Community Calendar

https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=fillmoreneighbors%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles 

S.F. Workforce Development Community Advisory Committee

Thursday, March 29, 2012

1:30PM

City Hall, Room 253, San Francisco

The committee member will meet to consider the appointment of Erris Edgerly to the Workforce Investment Board.  Erris Edgerly is the CEO of Brothers For Change, Inc. and board member of the Fillmore Neighborhood Association.  Come out an show your support. 

District 5 City Budget Forum

Thursday, March 29, 2012

6:00 PM – 7:00PM

Tenderloin Elementary School at 627 Turk Street (at Van Ness)

Please join Supervisor Christina Olague and Mayor Edwin Lee for a budget town hall.  For your neighborhood!  Make sure your voice is heard!  The event flyer is attached.  You may contact (415) 554-7630 with questions. 

Meet Dr. Justin Morgan, Candidate for DCCC

Friday, March 30, 2012

6:00PM

Rassales Jazz Club and Restaurant

1534 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Due to his ongoing involvement, work and support in African American Democratic Club (AADC) activities, the AADC has provided an early endorsement for Dr. Justin Morgan's candidacy for the Democratic County Central Committee.  The AADC is hosting a fundraiser for Dr. Morgan's candidacy at Rasselas Jazz Club from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Hosted by Team Morgan 2012.

Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza & Public-Private Land Use Sub Committee – FLFNA

Wednesday, April 4^th, 2012

10:00AM – Noon

Gussies Chicken & Waffles’s Banquet Room,

1521 Eddy St (between Fillmore St & Steiner St)

EVERYONE WELCOME

10am-11am: 3^RD meeting for the creation of a 4-month pilot Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza from June to September, 2012  

11am-11:30am:  Discuss Cabrio Night business proposal to have pedicabs in the Fillmore. 

11:30am-Noon.  Create Fillmore Commercial Corridor Phone Tree

  Friends of Kimbell Park – Park Safety Meeting

April 10, 2012

6:00PM – 7:30PM
Maxine Hall Heath Clinic

1301 Pierce Street (between Ellis St & O’Farrell St.)

We are having a park meeting regarding park safety.  There have been issues regarding broken bathrooms and neighbors being verbally attacked and threatened.  We would like a member of the police department to come to help us problem solve.  I did call the Park Station and left a message with the captain.  Anyone who can help us find an officer to help us address these issues please email me.

Callen Taylor, Friends of Kimbell Park, friendsofkimbellpark@gmail.com

Two-day Conference Addressing Community Violence and Mental Health

SAVE THE DATES: April 26-27

April 26 & 27, 2012
St. Mary’s Cathedral Conference Center

1111 Gough St, San Francisco, CA

Into the Fray: Managing Community Violence as a Part of Mental Health Work

In collaboration with the Harm Reduction Therapy Center and other community based organizations.

More information to follow, in the meantime, please contact Norman Aleman, via email atnorman.aleman@sfdph.org with any questions.

Bay to Breakers Ambassadors - Want to Volunteer Again This Year?

May 20, 2012

Let's Continue our Good Work for the 101^st.   Thanks to your hard work, last year’s Bay to Breakers for "Fun for Everyone" once again.

 
This year we want to continue that positive momentum and make the 101st Bay to Breakers Fun for Everyone with Positive Neighborhood Impact!

If you want to volunteer again this year, please click here

This year, the shifts will start at 9:00am and go till 3:00pm (in two hour blocks).  Check-in will be the week before (dates and places TBD)  SFSAFE will be assisting in training volunteers this year

3) News Update

We Support Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi – Sign On-line Petition

http://www.change.org/petitions/the-people-of-san-francisco-support-sheriff-ross-mirkarimi

Sent by Tami Bryant

On 03/20/12 Mayor Lee suspended our democratically elected Sheriff, Ross Mirkarimi.  Sheriff Mirkarimi worked tirelessly on our behalf as our Supervisor, and won the election to take his good work city wide. We all know that successful re-entry into the community is vital for public safety, and Sheriff Mirkarimi has the experience and commitment to maintain and expand these policies as Sheriff.  We urge you to sign and share the petition to the Mayor and Board of Supervisors in support of Sheriff Mirkarimi.
Thank you

Guardian Op-Ed: Domestic violence, a Latina feminist perspective

By Myrna Melgar

Myrna Melgar is a Latina survivor of childhood domestic violence, a feminist, and a mother of three girls.

Eliana Lopez is my friend. I have asked for her permission to put into words, in English, some observations, thoughts and insights reached during our many conversations these past few weeks about her experience with San Francisco's response to the allegation of domestic violence by her husband, Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi. We hope this will lead to a teachable moment for law enforcement and anti-domestic-violence advocates about cultural sensitivity — and will lead to honest discussions about the meaning of empowerment of women.  (Please follow link to read entire op-ed)

http://fillmorebulletinboard.blogspot.com/2012/03/guardian-op-ed-domestic-violence-latina.html

Congratulation to the Sunshine Candidates

 Hi Freedom West Friends,

Congratulation to our five (5) Sunshine Candidates for winning the board seats.  Thank you for your commitment and ideals.  Together with the four current seated board directors, Rosie Bennett, Robin Danridge, Gideon Tesfaye, and Thetius Pinkard.  We look forward to working together as a strong cohesive team to advance the interest for our Freedom West residents and to do what's needed to be done as fast as possible.  We thank the people outside Freedom West who in the past two years gave us invaluable advice, concern, and encouragement in our struggle to improve our community.  Finally and most importantly, we thank the entire Freedom West community for its overwhelming support and trust for our candidates who will do everything possible to bring our promises to fruition.

Click freedomwestdave.blogspot.com for other changes and photos.

Thanks Again, David Tse, freedomwestdave@gmail.com

Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza

Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza

Sub-Committee – Fillmore Neighborhood Association (2^nd Meeting)

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Community Room – Northern Police Station

1125 Fillmore Street (at Turk street)

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Please follow link to Minutes of last meeting (1^st meeting) on February 22nd, 2012:  http://flfna.blogspot.com/2012/03/minutes-02-22-12-artisan-marketplace-at.html

NEWSLETTER - Sent March 13th, 2012

Fillmore / Lower Fillmore Neighborhood Association

www.FLFNA.blogspot.com

NEWSLETTER

(Sent March 13, 2012)

In this edition:

1)    Fillmore Community Calendar

2)    News Updates

1) Fillmore Community Calendar

https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=fillmoreneighbors%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

Mo' MAGIC Meeting

Thursday, March 15, 2012

AAACC, 762 Fulton Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

11:00am – 1:00pm

A light meal will be served

Tentative Agenda

Welcome; Introductions;

Presentations - Vallie Brown;

Western Addition Case Managers Tacing Parker, Kia Wallace;

Fundraiser-April 19; Summer Sign ups; Summer Calendar

Sub-committee Update - Community Health; Economic and Vocational Advancement

Educational Development; Social Development; Social Justice

and Announcements

WA Beacon Technology Lab

Open House

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Location: John Muir Elementary School, 4th Floor

6:00pm – 7:00pm

You are all cordially invited to the Western Addition Beacon Center: Technology Lab Open House!  View student work from the K-5 classes!  Learn about the upcoming free adult classes that will be offered at the lab and give your community feedback!  Light refreshments will be served.  Hope to see you all!

S.F. Redistricting Task Force

Saturday, March 17^th, 2012

 Ella Hill Hutch Community Center at 1050 McAllister (@ Webster St.), S.F.

10:00AM

Sent by: Dr. JMorgan – Hello All.  I'm pleased to report that at last night's District 7 meeting, the Redistricting Task Force members placed Westside Courts, Nichiren Buddhist Church, St. Francis Xavier Japanese Catholic Church, Chibi-chan Preschool and the Japantown Community Youth Center all into District 5.  These are the neighborhoods and community resources the Fillmore-Japantown group has been fighting for. 

To read the whole message sent by Dr. JMorgan go to:  http://flfna.blogspot.com/2012/03/sent-by-dr-jmorgan-on-march-13-2012-sf.html

THE 2nd FORMATION MEETING OF THE

AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Monday, March 19, 2012

(HRC) OFFICES 25 VAN NESS AVE, SUITE 800

6:00PM-7:00PM

TOPIC: Prioritizing implementation of the findings  and recommendations of the various equity reports reports and disparity studies (1993-2010). 

Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza

Sub-Committee – Fillmore Neighborhood Association (2^nd Meeting)

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Community Room – Northern Police Station

1125 Fillmore Street (at Turk street)

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Please follow link to Minutes of last meeting (1^st meeting) on February 22nd, 2012:  http://flfna.blogspot.com/2012/03/minutes-02-22-12-artisan-marketplace-at.html

Save the Date!

Urban Services YMCA's

10th Annual Wine Event & Silent Auction

Friday, May 11^th, 2012

Zephyr Showroom

2277 Alameda Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Come join us for our 10th Annual Spring Benefit and Silent Auction. Proceeds benefit our community based programs that impact the lives of 1,000 youth and families each day.

There will be great wines, amazing auction items, and wonderful food for all to enjoy!

Urban Services YMCA

1426 Fillmore St Suite 204

San Francisco, California 94115

2) News Update

Please vote "no" in SFGate poll

Ross Mirkarimi has received unbalanced media reporting on his case.  Now SFGate has published a poll asking its readers whether or not he should resign.  As unscientific as it is, we want to make sure that the results prove to be a resounding "no" to the question they've posed, so we want to urge you to click on the link provided and vote "no!" 

From: Jed Crawford and Tami Bryant, board members, Fillmore Neighborhood Association (*1).

http://www.sfgate.com/polls/

Identity Politics Can Be Limiting

  S.F. Redistricting Meeting

(Youtube)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c54RlWcT4zw

DISTRICT 5 COMMUNITY MEETING REDISTRICTING

West Bay Conference Center

With Supervisor Christina Olague

Wed., Feb. 29th, 2012

Fillmore Gang Injunction = Family Injunction

(Youtube)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4FxY7Dc8uk

Produced by Brothers For Change, Inc. and Hood Focus

(*1 = for name recognition only)

Sent by: Dr. JMorgan on March 13, 2012 - S.F. Redistricting

Sent by: Dr. JMorgan

Date: March 13, 2012

Hello All,

I'm pleased to report that at last night's District 7 meeting, the Redistricting Task Force members placed Westside Courts, Nichiren Buddhist Church, St. Francis Xavier Japanese Catholic Church, Chibi-chan Preschool and the Japantown Community Youth Center all into District 5.  These are the neighborhoods and community resources the Fillmore-Japantown group has been fighting for.   

We also saw the line between District 7 and District 11 changed to keep our community in the OMI together as discussed in our Black Consensus meetings.  In their map making, the RTF members acted with a clear sense of purpose, no doubt guided by the prudent case we made concerning our community of interests in the Western Addition and OMI, our maps showing how to keep us together and all those who spoke out on these issues, either by mail or in person during public comment.  Thanks to everyone for your continued support.

The final map has not been drawn yet and we could lose all that we've gained if we are not persistent in advocating for the changes we've won and supporting the RTF in their decisions that favor us and our community.

Please plan on attending the 10 AM Saturday, March 17th RTF meeting at Ella Hill Hutch Community Center at 1050 McAllister to thank the task force for adopting out northern boundary as their own and encourage them to keep this boundary in their final map.

Thanks, again.

JMorgan, M.D.

Minutes - 02-22-12 - Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza Sub-committee

Fillmore / Lower Fillmore Neighborhood Association
ARTISAN MARKETPLACE AT GENE SUTTLE PLAZA SUB-COMMITTEE

MINUTES – February 22nd, 2012 (Draft)


Actions
• Create Marketplace Outline to submit to Gene Suttle Plaza property owners. (Andrea)
• Bring more info on Motion Loft which registers the number of people that walk by. (Andrea)
• Skill set/ Job Description(s) for Market place staff(s). (Helen)
• Schedule follow-up meeting (Jed)
• Draft/Send-out Minutes. (Jed)

Committee Member Agreement
• Goal to establish the Fillmore Artisan Marketplace at Gene Suttle Plaza.
• Create test-market opportunity for micro-businesses.
• Build an effective and organic tool that is profitable for merchants and benefit community.
• Create a place for folks to gather, talk and purchase arts & crafts, music and other exciting merchandize that complement local restaurants and retail stores.
• Yummy food from limited and strategic street vendors/trucks that increase foot traffic for local retail stores and other merchant. Innovated local restaurants and caterers will be encouraged to set up shop at the artisan marketplace.
• The Fillmore Neighborhood Association (FNA) will act as “master tenant” and permit the use of food vendors and artisans for a six month pilot/trial period.
• At the end of the pilot period a determination to make the marketplace permanent and ownership structure will be made. Examples of ownerships structures: the neighborhood association will continue as “master tenant”, collective/cooperative ownership among street vendors; master tenant by local consultants, for-profit biz, non-profit; or collaboration.
• Gene Suttle Plaza is used as a walk way for people going to Safeway and other businesses in the Safeway area; the plaza will be used as a walk-way during operation of the marketplace as well.
• Material translated into several languages and assessable. Create DVD to give to local merchants.
• Priority will be given to local promoters producing events on days of operation.
• We will start small with one day and possible add one more with a maximum of three days per week while constantly building, clear analysis, measuring and adjusting the operation.
• An equitable operation will be maintained.

Test Market
• Entrepreneurs can us the marketplace as a safe and affordable environment to put their product or service out there to see what comes back. Merchants don’t have to invest a whole lot in capital to test their product, service, viability of assumptions and learn valuable lessons.
• Create fee structure that works for both start up and established merchants.
• Arts and Crafts, music and other merchandize are perfect complement for local restaurant and retail stores.
• The Fillmore Farmer’s Market space is for produce and other food and seems to be a good place to test market food trucks and food carts. There may be no need to wait for the artisan marketplace to open to test market food-trucks and food carts at the farmer’s market. They should be contacted soon. Farmer’s Market has a lot more space than Gene Suttle Plaza. Off the Grid can be a model on a smaller scale of one or two.
• Live dance, music and other street performances can be tested, especially creating opportunities for talent of local youth and young people.
• This test market create an opportunity for vendors starting out to see this is something they are really comfortable with. Talking about street vending is one thing and doing is another.
• Partner with upcoming incubator kitchen at West Bay Conference Center by Red Rose Culinary.
• Allow merchants with business plans to test their assumptions.

Vendor Registration
• Start-up street vendors must participate in a 2 week workshop to help put them in a position where they don’t lose money.

Calendar of Events
• Partner and collaborate with local promoters/events including Art Walk, Jazz Festival, Black Ball, Juneteenth, Black Family Day, Salsa on the Fillmore, Reggae in the Fillmore, Kwanza, Mardigras and more.

Who is not here?
• Youth/ Organization Representing Youth
• Residents from Czetos, Heritage Center, Fillmore Center and surrounding community.
• Korean Churches, Chamber of Commerce, Consulate and Organizations. Take advantage of Korean Constitution Week.
• Liz from SF Travel (Standardized their neighborhood map)
• Upper Fillmore (Someone from down here, working with them)
• Arts Organization
• Upper Fillmore

Marketing Themes
• Rock and Roll,
• Youth and Hip Hop
• Build new history around art.
• New Salsa, Jazz, Swing
• Local residents and tourist will come if authentic.

List of Priorities
• Create business outline and list operational plan/needs.
• Plan for garbage, Electrical, related permits,
• Continue discussion with Heritage Center to store carts.

Marketplace Staffing and Consultant(s) / Marketplace Staffing / Consultants and Budget
• Look at job description/list of skills needed to produce and manager artisan marketplace and compare to existing resources, CBOs and other pro-bono services that are currently connected to artisan marketplace. Determine the staffing needs/skills remaining.
• City Officials keep brining in consultants and then they are gone after the job is over and the connections and resources they gain leave with them. Here one day and then they are gone.
• Paid and pro-bono consultants/staff have to know what they are doing?
• $9,000

Current Draft District 5 Boundaries

D-5 Community Meeting - Redistricting 101 - Feb. 29th, 2012

NEWSLETTER - Sent March 5th, 2012

Fillmore / Lower Fillmore Neighborhood Association (FLFNA)

www.FLFNA.blogspot.com

NEWSLETTER

(March 5, 2012)

District 5 Community Meeting Redistricting on Youtube

“Redistricting 101”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWDCU2sWyIM

Filmed Wed., Feb 29^th, 2012

West Bay Conference Center

Community Meeting with Supervisor Christina Olague

Footage Courtesy CNS News & Edited by mleslieconsultants@gmail.com

Watch All Parts of 2-hour meeting – Will post soon:

Part 1 - S.F. Redistricting 101

Part 2 - Current Draft District 5 Map

Part 3 - Lessons Learned from CA State Redistricting

Part 4 - Public Comment

Part 5 - Public Comment Cont.

Community Partner United Meeting

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 at 9am

Hayes Valley Playground

699 Hayes Street (at Buchanan)

See Attached Agenda

The Community Challenge Grant Program (CCG)

http://sfgsa.org/index.aspx?page=4264

Application Timeline:

·         Grant Cycle Opens (Applications Available): Thursday, March 1, 2012

·         Application Submission Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2012 by 5:00 PM, City Hall, Room 362

·         Grant Award Announcement: June 2012