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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Holli – <span style='color:#00B050'>See below<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#00B050'>Jeanne Klein, Treasurer, Centennial NA<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#00B050'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Electronic-LAN <electronic-lan-bounces@lists.ku.edu> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Holli Joyce via Electronic-LAN<br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, July 23, 2023 2:09 PM<br><b>To:</b> LAN Listserve <electronic-lan@lists.ku.edu><br><b>Subject:</b> [Electronic-LAN] LAN Neighborhood Associations Survey<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>The current LAN board wants to update information from those receiving the electronic list serve emails.<br>Likewise, the following link is to the LAN home page, with quick links to Neighborhood Association Contacts.<br><br><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flawrenceneighborhoods.wordpress.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Celectronic-lan%40lists.ku.edu%7C1a1343d9d25544b2ec3f08db8c8749da%7C3c176536afe643f5b96636feabbe3c1a%7C0%7C0%7C638258285629538229%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ajhCAvp2jnKLegf%2Fw1AZtMzZlM0l1LwzDhAIAajsFjo%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://lawrenceneighborhoods.wordpress.com/" shash="MipHZtuktb0N3PjrvL+V9DtSNzwRvWD6u/xNm6znuR3XQiI6acCzFm2klgZhsk+YJsch5IxWPVMBTUGbkjN1Dt5ZTIFEv8X0s7tIcgDejO11Im9XkNOnri+B7blV+EAQVVciRZjWKB2hiVFr4LsUi77vcYzsdOQuH4EYzj528pM=">https://lawrenceneighborhoods.wordpress.com/</a><br>Are the correct contacts listed? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#00B050'>Yes, Centennial NA contacts are correct. (FYI: Matt Kirkland has done nothing but please keep him on the contact list.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>If not, there is an online form to update.<br><br>We also want to get a better understanding of registered Neighborhood Associations:<br>If you are currently paying the LAN yearly dues of $25:<br>Do you have a representative who attends the monthly LAN meeting, which is the 3rd Wednesday of each month?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>If you are paying, but not attending LAN meetings, why? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#00B050'>Centennial paid LAN dues for this year (and will continue to do so annually). Myself and other former leaders have done their time. We still can’t find a volunteer representative to attend LAN meetings. Thought I may have found someone but she never got back in touch with me. It’s really challenging trying to find younger folks willing to step up. Will keep trying…<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>We are currently holding hybrid meetings. <br>-Is it the meeting day and time?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#00B050'>No, LAN meeting days/times are fine and Zoom really helps. (I read monthly agendas & minutes but I’m too over booked to participate.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>-You can designate your representative as two people to share, if that works best.<br><br>By not having a representative at meetings, LAN is often unable to vote on items because there not a quorum in attendance.<br>Your attendance and input is imperative for our success.<span style='color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#00B050'>Understood. Centennial can’t help unless we can find a new LAN representative.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>If your registered Neighborhood Association is not a member of LAN:<br>Would you consider attending a LAN meeting to see the benefits of your involvement?<br>Would you prefer having a board member contact you to discuss?<br><br>LAN is also prepared to help neighborhoods wishing to become better organized, by offering mentors and help with city resources.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#00B050'>FYI: I sometimes assist folks (by email) wanting to start new NAs. Happy to offer my advice based on experiences….<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Our hope is to move LAN forward with the participation needed to address city policies, services, and programs that effect Lawrence neighborhoods.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#00B050'>FYI: I’m currently working on NA issues in regard to historical properties and housing. I also try to attend Zoom meetings regarding KU’s proposed gateway project (KU Stadium, convention center, etc.) because all NAs bounded by KU are affected. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Thank you for your involvement and help.<br>Holli Joyce, LAN chair<br><a href="mailto:Holliajoyce@yahoo.com">Holliajoyce@yahoo.com</a><br><br><br><br>-<span style='color:#00B050'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>