RRA Annual Meeting 5/15 @ WPBOE 7pm (Guest Speaker Parks and Recreation Commissioner Wayne Bass)

ROSEDALE RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION
WEB: http://WWW.WPRRA.ORG
E-Mail: wprra@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/RosedaleWP/
PO BOX 199, White Plains, New York, 10605

Greetings RRA Residents,

Below is our Annual Membership Letter and agenda for our Annual RRA Board Meeting to be held on Wednesday 5/15 at 7pm at the White Plains Board of Education in the downstairs conference room. Both the letter and agenda should be arriving by mail in the very near future.

This year our special guest will be Recreation and Parks Commissioner Wayne Bass and/or his Deputy Commissioner Beth Bricker. Commissioner Bass, or his deputy, will be providing an overview and updates on the summer concert series, summer camps, status/use of city parks, sports programs, and other issues of interest related to parks and recreation. This discussion will also be a great opportunity to provide community feedback and recommendations for the Recreation and Parks Department.

Annual dues are now $35 for households with two or less residents, and $45 for households with three or more residents.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LETTER:
Our mission is to be the voice of the community, to ensure the safety and character of the RRA, and to promote the general welfare of Rosedale/White Plains residents.

The RRA has a new and improved website that is updated regularly. A history of all eblast information/RRA Announcements can be found in the “RRA Announcements” section on the webpage and will help us to better document RRA/WP related information and allow for community feedback. Please go to the Rosedale Residential Association website (http://WWW.WPRRA.ORG) to register your e-mail address via the “Newsletter Sign-up” Link.

We are looking forward to hosting SEPTEMBERFEST again this year on 9/28/24. Dues can be paid via PayPal, Venmo, or through the mail. The PayPal link can be found on the RRA website by clicking on the “Membership” button. To pay via Venmo, please use the below information or the QR Code below:

PayPal: RRA@WPRRA.ORG
Venmo: @Rosedale-Association

To pay via mail: see bottom of this letter

***Your annual dues provide you with many benefits, some of which include:
*Monitoring local city and county news
*Annual support and participation in the White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations.
*Neighborhood advocacy and organization
*E-mail list (quick notification and news concerning the RRA and the south end of WP, The City of White Plains, or Emergency/Health/Quality of Life Issues)
*Annual Septemberfest BBQ
*New events for children and adults (Halloween (Trunk-or-Treat), Adult Mixers, etc).
*Web site (ongoing presence and central communications)
*Annual Membership meeting mailer to 750+ homes (association business and speakers)
*Postcard mailers to 750+ homes (reminders of the quarterly meetings, updates, and activities)

Annual Spring Membership Meeting
May 15th, 2024
When: 7pm
Where: White Plains Board of Education (Down Stairs Board Room)

Agenda:

7pm -7:05pm- Welcome from the outgoing President Mike Sanchez and review of the agenda

7:05pm -8:15 pm -Special Guest Speakers Recreation and Parks Department Commissioner and deputy Commissioner Wayne Bass and Beth Bricker Topics: Summer concert series, summer camps, use of the parks, sport activities, programs, and other issues. Community feedback and recommendations on ideas for the Recreation and Parks Department.

8:15-9pm- RRA Business:
1.Review of January minutes and discussion.
2.Vote on new RRA Treasurer, Angie Shaver.
3.Introduction of our new Treasurer
4.Treasurer’s Report: Angie Shaver will report the association’s current financial balance sheet. Angie will also report current status of RRA membership dues and the cost of last years 2023 Septemberfest.
5.Vote on new RRA President, Anthony Fiorenza.
6.Introduction of our new RRA President
7.Recap of RRA activities revolving around zoning changes and new development.
8.Discussion and vote to approve Septemberfest budget for “Septemberfest 2024”
9.Request for volunteers for RRA 6th Annual “Septemberfest 2024” scheduled on September 28th, 2024 and other committees as required (Trunk-or-Treat and any other suggested RRA activities)
10.Schedule first Septemberfest meeting for end of May.
11.New/Old Business

9-9:15pm-Meeting Concludes

**Please email any questions for Commissions Bass or Bricker to wprra@yahoo.com by 5/10. This way we can use our time with the Commissioner as efficiently as possible on 5/15.