The White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations (WPCNA) coordinates the neighborhood associations in White Plains, NY. Its purpose is to enhance the quality of life in the City, and in particular, in its neighborhoods. As an advisory council, the WPCNA functions by disseminating information and opinion to the public and public officials, and by encouraging local action. Its monthly meetings bring together both representatives from the member associations, who come to discuss the citywide issues impacting their neighborhoods, and unaffiliated White Plains residents, who come to voice individual concerns. The WPCNA encourages members to develop and share resources and activities to benefit the people of White Plains. Last Meeting If you attended the Sustainability Forum held in January, please take our quick, 5-question survey. If you missed it, check out the Sustainability Forum website to catch up on the issues and speakers.

White Plains Cares: Haiti Relief 2010 White Plains Cares is a joint effort by members of the White Plains community to assist the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Working together, members of Mayor Adam Bradley's staff, the Common Council, the clergy, the Business Improvement District and several non-profit organizations are coordinating efforts to raise funds, food and urgently-needed supplies for the earthquake survivors. At this time, money is the most urgently needed relief. White Plains Cares urges you to donate directly to Doctors Without Borders. Plans for the collection of food, medical and other supplies will be announced shortly. Please check back here or on the website of the City of White Plains for updated information. Write wpc@wpcna.org to sign up for email updates.

Next Meeting

The February WPCNA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm at Education House, 5 Homeside Ln, White Plains, NY. The Meeting will be a School Budget Forum with Superintendent Chris Clouet, Assistant Superintendent Fred Seiler, and members of the School Board.

Additional information on the School Budget Forum is available in the press release and on the School District website.

P.S. Annual dues are still only $25 and are payable by the March meeting. Delegates should bring a check payable to WPCNA to the meeting.

And Beyond

The March Meeting will include a project update from the Tappan Zee/I-287 Project Team and a presentation on the White Plains Youth Bureau by Frank Williams. In April, Dr. Clouet and his team will present the preliminary School Budget. White Plains Historical Society President Robert Hoch will speak on "Leaders in White Plains History" in May. The June meeting will be a Sustainability Expo at the new Post Road School. If you'd like to speak or have a suggestion for a future WPCNA meeting, please let us know.

Member Association Meetings

The White Plains Downtown Residents Association will meet Monday, January 25, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the Vintage Bar & Restaurant, 171 Main Street, White Plains. On the Agenda for the January Meeting are pedestrian safety, Neighborhood Watch, planned Shop Rite supermarket, parking garage at 275 Main St, local Haiti relief/donation program, WPDRA incorporation and by-laws, ideas for fun events and activities, tax help, I-287 construction update, Bee-Line bus, WP Hospital E.R. open house: Jan 27 (10 am to 3 pm). More information on the White Plains Downtown Residents Association website.

Contact

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