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HPKCC Program Committees

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UPDATED INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE IN PDF

The following program descriptions introduce you to the programmatic committees of the Conference. Click the links to see full reports for each committee's activities.

NEW! from our internal Editorial Committee: Occasional monthly FLASH issues of the Reporter (see May 2010); sign up for E-Alert to events and perspectives at hpkcc.chicago.gmail.com.

Chicago Academic Games League
Monthly games during the academic year provide an opportunity for school children to increase their math skills and have fun. Under management of the University of Chicago Service center. Liaison Amy Becker.

Condos / Co-ops / Plus
Provides information through lecture/seminars and classes with attorneys, discussion, and the Conference Reporter, regarding the law, insurance, and other matters relevant to owners of these dwellings. If you are interested in participating on this committee or its forums or for details contact hpkcc@aol.com or 773 288-8343. Chairs Lenora Austin, Gary Ossewaarde.

Development, Preservation and Zoning. Committee.
Monitors, engages collaboratively with other organizations, officials and agencies and holds public forums and surveys on development and planning issues, community character, and University of Chicago and other institution and organization policies that affect the neighborhood. Chairman Jay Ammerman.

Disabilities Task Force of Hyde Park.
A collaborative inter organizational task force that works for a physically and socially friendly community and to see that the rights of persons of disability and all residents are honored in our community and places of business. Liaison Lenora Austin.

Forums
HPKCC sponsors ongoing community forums on topics of special interest to the neighborhood. Liaison Gary Ossewaarde at hpkcc@aol.com.

Friends of Blackstone Library. Chair Brenda Sawyer. http://friendsofblackstone.wordpress.com. Join Friends and automatically become a member of the Conference!

Garden Fair. Committee page.
Twice a year the Garden Fair sells plants, bulbs, and garden equipment-Friday and Saturday after Mother's Day and 3rd Saturday in September unless a religious holiday conflicts. Proceeds benefit the Hyde Park Community Conference and garden projects in the Hyde Park - Kenwood Community. May 31 2009 the GF celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a gala at Rodfei Zedek. Contact George Rumsey. Sue Purrington. http://www.hydeparkgardenfair.org

Nichols Park Advisory Council
An affiliate programmatic committee of the Conference, Nichols Park Council advises the Chicago Park District on the maintenance, care, and landscaping of the park. It oversees the wildflower meadow and more. President Stephanie Franklin. 773 955-3622.

Parks. Committee page.
Works cooperatively with local and citywide groups to enhance our parks maintenance, landscape design, park activities and good planning as well as improve our environment. Chair Gary Ossewaarde.

Schools
Follows school issues in the community, works for strong LSCs and afterschool programs, maintaining an online database on the same, ensuring our youth develop the skills and assets needed to succeed, and schools and community engagement. Honors volunteers in schools with dinners and ceremonies. Chair Camille Hamilton-Doyle with Nancy Baum.

Southside Preservation Action Fund
Formed to work to provide quick funds for a large range of small preservation action and study needs. Jack Spicer.

Transit and Accessibility Task Force. Transit pages home.
Works to improve transit [particularly bus transit and the Gold Line Metra upgrade] and access within and to the community and seeks adequate parking in the community. Chair James Withrow. (Unavailable- contact hpkcc@aol.com)

Hyde Park Used Book Sale. Puts on the annual, Columbus Weekend fundraising sale in Hyde Park Shopping Center, sponsor Treasure Island Foods. Chair Jane Ciacci, Jane Comiskey.

Whistlestop/Safety
Whistlestop promotes street safety and crime prevention through individual and neighbor whistle alerts. Whistles are available at neighborhood events and various community venues. Bulk whistle purchases are possible. All whistles include program information. If you are interested in participating on this committee or for Whistlestop details contact hpkcc@aol.com or 773 288-8343. Whistlestop Chair bigcliff47@hotmail.com. Safety cochair Timika Hoffman-Zoller.

Collaborations include Coalition for Equitable Community Development, Disabilities Task Force, 53rd Street Vision Process, and Seniors Perspectives/Senior Friendly Hyde Park

And we thank our hosting provider OnShore Communications.

Continue with more about the Conference and what we're about in HPKCC News home, and our past in Urban Renewal, HPKCC Urban Ren., and Urban Renewal/community redevelopment Timeline.

Won't you join us and participate in our programs? Fill out the Membership Form, which can be sent on-line or printed and returned with your check. We welcome your suggestions and alerts, especially to hidden treasures and looming problems in the community: hpkcc@aol.com.

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HPKCC Program Committees
	More About. Home About, Current About. Hot Topics and Community Issues home. UPDATED INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE IN PDF The following program descriptions introduce you to the programmatic committees of the Conference. Click the links to see full reports for each committee's activities. NEW! from our internal Editorial Committee: Occasional monthly FLASH issues of the Reporter (see May 2010); sign up for E-Alert to events and perspectives at hpkcc.chicago.gmail.com. Chicago Academic Games League Monthly games during the academic year provide an opportunity for school children to increase their math skills and have fun. Under management of the University of Chicago Service center. Liaison Amy Becker. Condos / Co-ops / Plus Provides information through lecture/seminars and classes with attorneys, discussion, and the Conference Reporter, regarding the law, insurance, and other matters relevant to owners of these dwellings. If you are interested in participating on this committee or its forums or for details contact hpkcc@aol.com or 773 288-8343. Chairs Lenora Austin, Gary Ossewaarde. Development, Preservation and Zoning. Committee. Monitors, engages collaboratively with other organizations, officials and agencies and holds public forums and surveys on development and planning issues, community character, and University of Chicago and other institution and organization policies that affect the neighborhood. Chairman Jay Ammerman. Disabilities Task Force of Hyde Park. A collaborative inter organizational task force that works for a physically and socially friendly community and to see that the rights of persons of disability and all residents are honored in our community and places of business. Liaison Lenora Austin. Forums HPKCC sponsors ongoing community forums on topics of special interest to the neighborhood. Liaison Gary Ossewaarde at hpkcc@aol.com. Friends of Blackstone Library. Chair Brenda Sawyer. http://friendsofblackstone.wordpress.com. Join Friends and automatically become a member of the Conference! Garden Fair. Committee page. Twice a year the Garden Fair sells plants, bulbs, and garden equipment-Friday and Saturday after Mother's Day and 3rd Saturday in September unless a religious holiday conflicts. Proceeds benefit the Hyde Park Community Conference and garden projects in the Hyde Park - Kenwood Community. May 31 2009 the GF celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a gala at Rodfei Zedek. Contact George Rumsey. Sue Purrington. http://www.hydeparkgardenfair.org Nichols Park Advisory Council An affiliate programmatic committee of the Conference, Nichols Park Council advises the Chicago Park District on the maintenance, care, and landscaping of the park. It oversees the wildflower meadow and more. President Stephanie Franklin. 773 955-3622. Parks. Committee page. Works cooperatively with local and citywide groups to enhance our parks maintenance, landscape design, park activities and good planning as well as improve our environment. Chair Gary Ossewaarde. Schools Follows school issues in the community, works for strong LSCs and afterschool programs, maintaining an online database on the same, ensuring our youth develop the skills and assets needed to succeed, and schools and community engagement. Honors volunteers in schools with dinners and ceremonies. Chair Camille Hamilton-Doyle with Nancy Baum. Southside Preservation Action Fund Formed to work to provide quick funds for a large range of small preservation action and study needs. Jack Spicer. Transit and Accessibility Task Force. Transit pages home. Works to improve transit [particularly bus transit and the Gold Line Metra upgrade] and access within and to the community and seeks adequate parking in the community. Chair James Withrow. (Unavailable- contact hpkcc@aol.com) Hyde Park Used Book Sale. Puts on the annual, Columbus Weekend fundraising sale in Hyde Park Shopping Center, sponsor Treasure Island Foods. Chair Jane Ciacci, Jane Comiskey. Whistlestop/Safety Whistlestop promotes street safety and crime prevention through individual and neighbor whistle alerts. Whistles are available at neighborhood events and various community venues. Bulk whistle purchases are possible. All whistles include program information. If you are interested in participating on this committee or for Whistlestop details contact hpkcc@aol.com or 773 288-8343. Whistlestop Chair bigcliff47@hotmail.com. Safety cochair Timika Hoffman-Zoller. Collaborations include Coalition for Equitable Community Development, Disabilities Task Force, 53rd Street Vision Process, and Seniors Perspectives/Senior Friendly Hyde Park And we thank our hosting provider OnShore Communications. Continue with more about the Conference and what we're about in HPKCC News home, and our past in Urban Renewal, HPKCC Urban Ren., and Urban Renewal/community redevelopment Timeline.
Won't you join us and participate in our programs? Fill out the Membership Form, which can be sent on-line or printed and returned with your check. We welcome your suggestions and alerts, especially to hidden treasures and looming problems in the community: hpkcc@aol.com.
	ABOUT HPKCC. Home About.