Field Regina Northrop


	The Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group, Inc. (established in 1965) 1620 E. 46th St. (:Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church) Minneapolis, MN 55407 FRN Info Line: 612-721-5424 • Fax: 612-721-4539 • E-mail: frnng@mtn.org
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	EXECUTIVE BOARD President Stearline Rucker 1st Vice President Karen Pratt 2nd Vice President Sandra Smith Treasurer Kelly Russell Secretary Shelley Nystrom	NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATIVES Field Neighborhood Wade Warner Northrop North Neighborhood Open Northrop South Neighborhood Sue Redepenning Regina Neighborhood Open
	BUSINESS COMMITTEE Chair: Open Who Are We? The Field Regina Northrup Business Committee is a group comprised of volunteers from the neigborhood. Members are primarily neighborhood business owners and residents, however, anyone interested in maintaining the vitality of the Field Regina Northrup neighborhood is welcome to attend. When Does the Business Committee meet? Typically, the FRN Business Committee meets monthly, on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and last about 2 hours. Meetings are held in the Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church at 1620 E. 46th Street in Minneapolis. What does the Business Committee do? The FRN Business Committee discusses the state of the neighborhood, approve/deny Paint and Fix applications and grants, discuss any neighborhood questions and concerns, and the future of the neighborhood. What are some examples of project the Business Committee has undertaken? • Purchased benches and planters for the 48th and Chicago area. • Landscaping along 48th and Chicago. • Surveys of neighborhood during National Night Out to gauge neighborhood opinion of businesses (e.g. variety and frequency of visits). • Submission of articles for the Close to Home newsletter. How is the Business Committee funded? The Business Committee traditionally receives an allocated percentage of money from the city. This amount was based on neighborhood size. What is Paint and Fix? Paint and Fix programs allow FRN businesses to apply for matching funds to improve exteriors and interiors. Examples of projects approved in the past include; new signage, doors and windows, and landscaping. How does the Business Committee work with Dream Team, SCABA and other neighborhood associations? The Business Committee interacts very regularly with both the Dream Team (a group working towards a common vision of the 48th and Chicago business district) and SCABA (South Chicago Area Business Alliance). The three organizations frequently collaborate on projects or brainstorm future development. How do I join the Business Committee? Simply attend a meeting! If you cannot attend but would like to participate in a neighborhood committee, contact Kathleen Ellis at 612-721-5424 or via email at frnng at mtn.org for other opportunities.	COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Chair: Kirk Anderson COMMUNITY & SAFETY COMMITTEE Chair: Kim McCoy Meets 4th Tuesday of Each month at 7 p.m. at McRae Park. EDUCATION COMMITTEE Chair: Tom Arneson Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church (LNPC). HOUSING COMMITTEE Chair: Shannon Guernsey Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Sister Sludge. PARKS COMMITTEE Chair: Kirk Frauenheim (612) 327-6816 Meets first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at McRae Park. PROGRAM COMMITTEE Chair: Open GREENING COMMITTEE Chair: Tony Pavelko & Gina DiMaggion Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Turtle Bread Company Ex Officio Paulette Wilson Jeff Wells PARTICIPATE IN A COMMITTEE!! If you would like to join a committee, simply attend a meeting! If you cannot attend but would like to participate in a FRNNG neighborhood committee, contact Kristin Wittenbaugh, Program Manager at 612-721-5424 or via email to frnng@mtn.org for other opportunities.
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