Highlights from the 2009 Annual PPCA Meeting
• Introduction of Atlanta mayoral candidates: Lisa Borders, Kasim Reed, and Mary Norwood (didn’t make it due to scheduling conflict).
• Each candidate spoke for approximately 10 minutes followed by about 5 minutes of resident Q & A
• Jim Durrett, Exec. Dir., Buckhead CID (Community Improvement District) spoke about latest updates on the Peachtree and Piedmont Corridor projects.
• Nancy Meister, Candidate for Board of Education, talked about her background in local PTA and plans for school board.
• Garden Hills E. S. Principal Amy Wilson talked about the many changes happening at her school and the grass roots effort of Peachtree Park residents to get more neighbors to send their children to GHES, starting with Kindergarten. Nearly 2 dozen children from our neighborhood started at the school this Fall.
• Graham Balch, a candidate for Georgia state Senate spoke about his background in service, growing up in Buckhead, and achievements in local education as an award winning teacher at Grady H.S. Hopes to unseat current State Senator Vincent Fort.
• We announced the results of the 2009-2010 PPCA election. Click here to see the election results.
• All PPCA officers delivered their reports and answered member questions.
• We recognized all of our sponsors and encouraged our membership to not only patronize these businesses which contribute to PPCA, but to also let the businesses know when we use them, that we are Peachtree Park residents.
To download and view a PDF copy of the complete Annual Meeting Presentation, click here. (Please note that many of the graphics have been removed from this version of the presentation to facilitate downloading capability) Peachtree Park Civic Association An organized leadership team along with committed volunteers make Peachtree Park a great place to live. The Peachtree Park Civic Association (comprised of residents) works closely with local officials to keep tabs on city of Atlanta zoning, transportation, code enforcement and security issues. This dedicated group works hard to ensure that Peachtree Park’s high standards of safety and livability are maintained.
The Board of Directors consists of 15 elected members who serve one-year terms. The Board looks to the neighborhood for volunteers in these areas. Each street has a captain that is not usually on the Board. These captains are the eyes, ears and point of communication between the board and the neighborhood. Of course, another great way to contribute is through monetary donations which are desperately needed for the maintenance of our traffic islands, signage, newletters, directory, social activities and administrative costs.
You can contribute in may ways to Peachtree Park. With about 550 homes in Peachtree Park, we need more participation in the neighborhood to ensure our quality of life continues. We encourage you to run for an office, or volunteer on a committee.
For information on the PPCA, to nominate a candidate for next year's Board, or to volunteer, please contact any board member.
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