Good Neighbor Awards Honor Bay View’s Finest
This year’s Bay View Neighborhood Association annual meeting included a special awards ceremony to honor the businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond for the Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) and for the Bay View community.
The Good Neighbor Award, Volunteer of the Year went to BVNA member Brian Van Klooster for his tireless work championing the Bay View Bash.
The Good Neighbor Award, Business of the Year was presented to Bay View Homes for their instrumental support of the BVNA mission.
Bay View Homes was also recognized along with Columbia St. Mary’s Bay View Family Health Center for their much-appreciated financial support of the Chill on the Hill concert series.
This ceremony was the first to include the Mary Morris Trailblazer Award. This new award, named after the lauded and much missed Bay View activist, is intended to honor a member of the community who demonstrated initiative, dedication and commitment to Bay View through their trailblazing efforts. For her vision, hard work and leadership in all aspects of the Bay View Bash, Amy Carlson was selected as the first recipient.
In addition, members of the Bay View Neighborhood Association voted on a new tagline:
“53207 – It’s a Lifestyle”
was the clear winner, reflecting the community pride of Bay Viewers.
The Bay View Neighborhood Association would like to extend our gratitude to the recipients of the Good Neighbor Awards, as well as to all of the good neighbors, volunteers and businesses who support our mission and the community of Bay View - thank you.
Kinnickinnic River Cleanup
Saturday, April 19th, 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cleveland Park – 10th and Cleveland
BVNA continues its partnership with The Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers, The Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, and Americorps to clean up the banks and waterways of the endangered Kinnickinnic River. Bring the entire family to help make a difference for our local river, learn more about protecting our water, and enjoy fun eco-events for kids! Please note the new location this year. Dress appropriately. Gloves will be provided. Lunch will be served at noon. This is a perfect opportunity for community groups to get involved!
Pre-registration appreciated: http://mkeriverkeeper.org/milwaukeerivercleanup/reg.htm
The Bay View Compass and the Bay Neighborhood Association are sponsoring a candidate forum on Tuesday, February 12 at the Lake Express Terminal Lobby, located at 2330 S. Lincoln Memorial Drive. The event begins at 7:00 pm and is open to the public.
Candidates for the contested Aldermanic District 14 seat (incumbent Tony Zielinski) and County Supervisor District 14 seat (incumbent Richard Nyklewicz, Jr., who is retiring) are forum participants.
Candidates for Aldermanic District 14 are Arthur Kimball, Andrew Reid, and Tony Zielinski and for County Supervisor District 14, Jason Haas, Steven Kraeger, Christopher Larson, and Sebastian Raclaw.
Candidates will be asked questions prepared by BVNA, the Bay View Compass, and from members of the audience. Bring a question to ask your next County Supervisor and Alderman—this is your chance to quiz the candidates about the issues and policies that matter to you!
Join us at Sven’s Cafe Tuesday, February 19th, 6:30 p.m. to discuss the 2008 Initiatives for the Transportation Committee, including adding environmental issues to the committee.
Committee Chair: Christa Marlowe
(Note - rescheduled from Feb. 12th due to the candidate forum).
The Bay View Neighborhood Association holds its annual meeting each February. Come celebrate another year of success with us! Nominations for open Board Member positions will be accepted up to and including the evening of the meeting, followed by elections.
Join us Monday, February 18th at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Hide House, 2526 S. Greeley Street, second floor. Hear about our 2007 accomplishments, plans for 2008, and help us honor our award recipients.
To find more information about Board Nominations, please click on the “About Us” tab. In the sub pages you will find a brief description of the board positons and the 2008 Board Nomination Form.
