May 2010 Newsletter

REGENCY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEWSLETTER: In case you missed our last Neighborhood Watch Meeting (May 11^th), here are some of the highlights.

Community Involvement: We need “YOU” to keep our neighborhood safe by contacting your block captain and picking a patrol route. You can patrol in your vehicle, or on foot. You pick the time and street! If you see anything suspicious, call the Sheriff’s Office.

***The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is responding to every call we make, and they appreciate our efforts. We can make our neighborhood safe again, but we need you. Get involved!! ECSO/436-9630

Patrol Captains: Because we are putting more emphasis on patrols, the group elected two “patrol captains”. Congratulations Ron Hamile () and Robert Lawson (476-1226/

Treasurer’s Report: 20 households participated in our RPNW garage sale. Each donated 10% of their earnings, bringing our grand total to $161. Because of our modest success, RPNW decided the “Spring Garage Sale” would become an annual tradition.

Now we need ideas for the Fall fundraiser. Here are some ideas talked about at the meeting? What do you think?

1. Bake Sale: no explanation needed.
2. Carwash: no explanation needed.
3. Pumpkin Patch: We display and sell pumpkins sometime before Halloween
4. Raffle Lotto: We sell tickets to members and neighbors for 1 or 2 bucks. We draw a name and the winner keeps half the pot!
5. Seedling Sale: Neighbors donate plants from their garden (transplants you don’t want), or tiny seedlings that are just starting to sprout and we sale them for a profit. We can advertise in the paper and host the event at our park.
6. Fall Festival: We could combine several of the items mentioned above (raffle lotto, seedling sale, bake sale, pumpkin patch) and incorporate some other events (cake walk, face painting, and bobbing for apples). The event could be our Regency Park Fall festival.

Bring your suggestions to the meeting and come prepared to vote!

Picnic at the Park: On Saturday, June 19^th, we invite all neighbors to pack their picnic baskets, bring a blanket, and head to the park. This is your chance to have some fun and get to know what RPNW is all about.  Starts at 3 pm… hope to see you there!

Tessa Webster

RPNW Secretary