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Westcreek Neighborhood

Recently, two of our long-serving Westcreek Neighborhood Association Executive Committee Members decided to retire. It’s time to honor these wonderful volunteers.

I asked them both several questions about the length of their terms, the circumstances, accomplishments and any message they’d like to convey to the residents of Westcreek. Their answers are below.

Bob Shrader began his 15 years plus of service on the Westcreek Neighborhood Association Executive Committee only a year after he and his wife, Sue, moved to the neighborhood. His first position was Vice President. Over the years, he has served as President three times, Immediate Past President three times, once as OHAN representative, and once as the ANC Representative, each with a term of two years.

Ben Coughran started out his nine years plus of service on the WNA Executive Committee as the Treasurer, when Bob Shrader was in the position of President. Ben says, “The WNA at that time was really in bad shape, as the previous President had moved to Dallas and did not tell anyone he was leaving until the last minute. Bob Shrader breathed life back into the Association and we were lucky to have a young and energetic Karen Gregory come along to be our Secretary about the same time. Over time, I replaced Bob as President, served my time as immediate Past President, and then three years as Member-at-Large.”

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment while on the WNA Executive Committee?BOB: The biggest accomplishment for our Association and all of Southwest Austin was getting the attention we deserve from the “powers

Two Men Who Have Worked Hard For Westcreek Have Retired

Bob Shrader, 15 years +

Ben Coughran, 9 years + “Honor”, continued on page 3

Great leaders create a great neighborhood–here’s to two of the best

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Volume 4, Issue 3

Westcreek NeighborhoodA S S O C I AT I O N

Westcreek NeighborhoodA S S O C I AT I O N

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WNA website ........................................... www.westcreekna.orgWrite to us at: WNA; P.O. Box 91373; Austin, TX 78719-1373

Newsletter EditorKaren Gregory [email protected], 899-1292PresidentChristie Gaderson .... [email protected], 461-1429Vice PresidentAlicia Ortiz ............................ [email protected], 892-4733TreasurerJan Boswell ............................... [email protected], 892-3786SecretaryChris Schexnayder ............... [email protected], 291-8470 Member At Large,Place 1 & Enhancement Committee Chair (YOM)Judy Jefferson ....... [email protected], 892-1105Member At Large, Place 2Lane Mears .......................... [email protected], 899-8505Member at Large, Place 3Gary Bunevick [email protected], 844-5400

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Meet Your City Council Candidates A City Council Candidate Forum will be held on Wednesday, March 5th at 7 p.m. at Covington Middle School, sponsored by OHAN. All of the candidates for the three available City Council seats have been invited. A Panel Forum will be held from 7 p.m. -8 p.m., followed by a Meet and Greet from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet the candidates personally and hear their views on issues that affect us here in Southwest Austin before we go vote!

Welcome Committee Forming in Westcreek Do you love our neighborhood and your neighbors? Want to help welcome our newest neighbors? The Westcreek Neighborhood Association is forming a Welcome Committee to help greet neighbors as they move in. There are several things that still need to happen to get the committee

up and running, including approaching local merchants for coupons or freebies. Over time, this committee will require very little time commitment, and it will be a great way to enhance the community feel of our neighborhood. Also, we welcome Westcreek neighbors who have a business or product to include in this effort to email Gary Bunevick ([email protected]) or Judy Jefferson ([email protected]). We look forward to your participation!

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JOIN THE WNA & SUPPORT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!Mail your check for $25.00 (make check payable to “WNA”) for the year of 2008 and mail to:

WNA TREASURER, P.O. Box 91373, Austin, TX 78709-1373

Name(s):

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone: Email Address:

I/We are willing to serve on a committee

I/We are willing to volunteer

I/We want to be added to the WNA Yahoo eGroup list (you will receive updates from the WNA, and will receive neighborhood news from Westcreek residents via email if you check this box; you be prompted to register annually with

YahooeGroupsonceyouhavebeenidentifiedasapaidWNAmemberforthatcalendaryear)

What could improve in our Westcreek Neighborhood during the next year?

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One more reminder — don’t forget to join the WNA for 2008!

Last year, we had a record number of people join our Association. We’d like to beat that number this year, and want you to be part of it! Be a part of making a difference for Westcreek and for Southwest Austin. And when you join the Association, you can sign up for Yahoo eGroups for Westcreek, which is a great day-to-day communication tool for our residents. WitheGroups,youcanpostamessagetofindalostpet,shareinformation about the neighborhood, and get recommendations for contractors and much, much more. Membership in the Westcreek Neighborhood Association is very affordable: only $25 for an entire year. The membership form and letter from Christie Gaderson, President of the WNA, wasmailedtoallresidentsinDecember.Ifyoucan’tfindtheform, there is another reprinted in this newsletter that you can filloutandsendinwithyourcheck.We’realllookingforwardto another great year in Westcreek!

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