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Archive for the ‘News’ Category
2:00 p.m. Stratton Drive and Kimblewick
2:10 p.m. Stratton and Selworthy
2:20 Kersey Lane and Milboro
2:30 Circle near 42 Orchard Way North
2:40 Circle near 23 Orchard Way South
2:50 Milboro and Lancashire
3:00 Canterbury and Dunster
3:10 Dunster and Derbyshire
3:20 Stratton/ Aqueduct
3:30 Devilwood Drive/Smoketree Rd.
All donations will go to Stepping Stones Shelter.
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The block party was a blast today and the weather couldn’t have been nicer.
Feel free to send more pictures to msquare@tonycode.com. If you need a copyright please add the watermark before forwarding.
Thanks!
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Square Citizens Association (MSCA) was held as announced in e-mail. The meeting was on September 26th at the home of the new Social Chair, Vasilia Contos. Attendees included the officers, less the Treasurer (who submitted a report in advance), plus our Membership Chair.
President Bob Gross led the meeting, and updated the Board on items of interest. He reported that the house on Whites Ford Way that was burned out has been scheduled for demolition and rebuilding in place. Work should begin shortly.
The President expressed his desire to adhere more closely to the bylaws as published in matters such as scheduling regular meetings, proper use of the name MSCA, Inc., and the schedule for dues collection. This will mean a slight shift in when dues are collected. There was a discussion of the legal status of the Association and the issue of liability and insurance coverage. The Secretary clarified that the Association is a registered non-profit corporation in Maryland, which conveys some protection to officers and volunteers under state law. It is not a charity, but does qualify as a civic association under IRS code and is registered as a 501(c)(4) non-profit with the IRS as well as with the State. It owns no property and has no assets other than the treasury. However, greater protection for officers and volunteers might apply if the association had its own liability insurance anyway. This will be investigated and pricing sought for the next meeting.
A discussion of annual dues resulted in the decision to retain the $50/year rate that has held for the past several years. The treasury is relatively healthy, with a consistent balance over $10,000 and income from dues meets annual expenses with some room for discretionary projects or social events. With a new volunteer as Social Committee Chair available to organize such an event, the Board had previously approved the planning of a block party at the intersection of Devilwood Drive and Smoketree Road. Based on cost estimates provided for food, entertainment, drinks, and other supplies, a budget was requested by the Social Chair to expend up to $1700. The request was approved unanimously by the Board at this meeting. Discussion of details of planning, promotion, and permits followed. A flyer advertizing the event on Sunday October 16th will be distributed door to door. The landscaper will ensure that the fall planting of flowers is accomplished prior to the party. The President noted that it was the intent of the Officers and the Board in holding social events and doing the landscaping is to be more visible in promoting community welfare, increasing participation in the Association and making the community an attractive and desirable place to live.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00.
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