On Monday, November 12, I proudly accepted an award from Mayor Newberry, on behalf of our Southland Association members, for their efforts regarding Beautification, Tree Planting and Community Activities on Southland Drive. I want everyone to know that their efforts have been officially recognized in this way by The LFUCG Environmental Commission.

Phil Wyant, President of the Southland Association

You don’t want to miss the next Southland Association Third Thursday, especially if you’re a chocolate fan!

Please join us from 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursday, November 16th at Old Kentucky Chocolates, 450 Southland Drive.

Don and Pam Hurt will be our hosts for this delicious evening.

Please feel free to bring a potential member for the Association.

Last month we had Mark Marcum from Hallmark Trophies join. We need to continue to grow to accomplish our goals.

Hope to see you!
Melanie Roederer
Perspectives
278-0266

Sandy Shafer announces full funding has now been achieved for this $33,000. project!

Her innovative team approach in joining with Southland Association member, Hill-n-Dale Neighborhood Association, resulted in obtaining a $10,000. Neighborhood Action Grant Award.

Full funding has been achieved as follows:

$6,500. Paint donation by Homer Hart, President, Environmental Protective Coatings.

$10,000. From ALL OF US – (Our Membership Dues)

$10,000. LFUCG Neighborhood Action Grant Award

$6,500. Sandy Shafer LFUCG Capital Fund
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$33,000. Total

Sandy is now working with Bob Starkweather, LFUCG, to obtain railroad permission to begin painting, Spring, 2007.

Many Thanks!

Phil Wyant

Don’t forget our “Third Thursday” networking event from 5:30-7:30. Drop in for a beverage and nibble, exchange some business cards and network with fellow members. And bring potential members!
We’ll have some information on upcoming and ongoing projects.

The Third Thursday in October Perspectives (Longview Dr) will be our host, and in November we will meet at Old Kentucky Candies.

Don’t forget our first Southland Association membership “Third Thursday” tomorrow evening at the Oleika Temple. 5:30-7:30. Drop in for a beverage and nibble, exchange some business cards and network with fellow members. And bring potential members!
We’ll have some information on upcoming and ongoing projects.

The Third Thursday in October Perspectives will be our host, and in November we will meet at Old Kentucky Candies.

Look forward to seeing you.

Melanie Roederer
Perspectives
278-0266

Mark your calendars for the first Southland Association membership Third Thursday!

Third Thursdays will be a chance to meet and network with other Southland Association members. Have a drink and a snack, bring plenty of business cards, and join us at The Oleika Temple on September 21st from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. You are welcome and encouraged to bring potential members!

If you would like to host a Third Thursday at your business, let us know. Southland Association will provide the drinks, and you can provide the snacks.

Members of The Southland Association now have the opportunity to participate in the Sunday Farmer’s Market. We have four tents and signs available for each remaining Sunday through October 29. (Market runs from 10 am – 2 pm).

The tents will be provided by The Southland Association. You must bring your own tables and merchandise, coupons, etc. After the market is over you will need to clean up and break down the tent for storage at a designated site.

The Lexington Farmer’s Market has agreed to let us sell product at our tents as well as give away coupons and display merchandise. We don’t, however, want to sell any product that competes with the vendors of the Market.

To reserve a tent, email Melanie at roederer@iglou.com or call at 278-0266.

The Lexington Farmers’ Market board of directors has agreed to allow our Southland Association members to sell their products at the Southland Sunday Farmers market. Previously, we were only able to display products and give away samples and literature.

We view this as a very nice opportunity for our members to have access to perhaps 1000 or more potential customers on any given Sunday and to expand our members sales. As an example, neighborhood associations might want to use a booth for bake sales or other fund raisers. Other members might want to feature their newest products or specialities. Some might want to bring in their closeouts at greatly reduced prices. Product demonstrations can now be combined with selling the product on the spot.

The new agreement allows up to four of our members to participate each Sunday, and The Southland Association will provide the pop-up type 10′ x 10′ canopy booths at no charge for member use. We will also provide signs to identify ourselves as Southland Association members. Members provide their own display tables, chairs, etc. Our booths are to be spaced about 50 feet apart and facing the front of the farmer’s booths.

At this point we need to determine how many members are interested before purchasing the canopy booths, signs, etc. We would also like to know how frequently you think you might like to participate. Once we have an idea what kind of participation to expect we will know how to proceed.

Please respond by e-mail, phone or fax by July 31st. If you have any questions or suggestions please let me know.

Thanks,

Phil Wyant
phone: 859-276-4692
fax: 859-276-4692
e-mail: pcwyant@aol.com