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Annual PWA Meeting

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For Palmer Woods residents only

The Palmer Woods Association meets at various homes of board members the second Tuesday of each month. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Palmer Woods Association
ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

All Saints Episcopal Church
3837 W. Seven Mile Road
(just down the block from Palmer Woods: between Birchcrest and Oak on the south side of Seven Mile)

5:30-7 pm: Meet & Greet Mini-Fair
Socialize and meet vendors, service businesses, community and nonprofit organizations, and officials. If you would like to participate or know someone who would, please contact Deborah Copeland, 313.369.1327 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Tuesday, March 1. Enjoy refreshments. 

7 pm: General Meeting
(only paid up Palmer Woods Association members can vote):

  • Board Election Process — Vote for Board members (see below for information regarding running for the Board)
  • Financial Summary 2010
  • Gateway Mall
  • Detroit Works Projecct
  • Security Report
  • Vacant Properties Committee Report
  • Palmer Woods Activities & Events (concerts, tours, family picnics and gatherings, fundraisers and community projects)
  • Neighborhood Enhancement (Traffic Calming Project) 
  • Welcome New Neighbors

    Tickets for Palmer Woods Music in Homes concerts will be available.


    RUNNING FOR THE PWA BOARD

    The PWA Annual Meeting includes election of PWA Board Members. All current members except one wish to continue to serve; six seats are up for re-election and all five incumbents will be running. 

    There are many issues facing our community and board members must be dedicated to our mission of upholding and supporting the betterment of Palmer Woods and maintaining our distinction of being one of Detroit’s premier neighborhoods. The election will be one of the first agenda items. 

    Would you like to be a board member?
    This is an open process. If you are interested, and meet the qualifications to serve (see terms and conditions below), please send a brief resume, primarily including your years of residence, service to the neighborhood, areas of experience and skills, and your aspirations for Palmer Woods. Send this information to Board Secretary, Deborah Copeland, 1900 Balmoral Drive or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before Tuesday, March 1.

    Terms & Conditions
    • Member’s dues and security must be paid in full.
    • Attend regularly scheduled meetings (second Tuesday of every month with the exception of the months of July and August). Board of Directors meetings are from 7-9 p.m. and are held at members’ homes on a rotation basis.
    • Conduct, manage and control the business affairs and property of the Association. This is inclusive of evaluating issues of concern of the community and recommending, establishing and implementing policy.
    • Report Association information to members at the Annual Meeting, any special meeting or as reasonably requested by the members.
    • Serve on at least one PWA committee.
    • Periodically review and determine the cost of an Association membership.
    • Serve on the Palmer Woods Association Board of Directors for at least one three-year term.

    The meeting is scheduled for:
    Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 7 PM
    All Saints Church
    3837 West Seven Mile Road (between Birchcrest and Oak Drive)

     

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