Ray-Nor Park Neighborhood Association

The Ray-Nor Park Neighborhood Association was created over 50 years to foster a sense of community in this part of California.  Everyone who lives in the neighborhood can be a member.

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From our October Newsletter.

Message from the President

For a fun and safe Halloween, please be aware of ANYTHING that appears out of place or suspicious. Do not hesitate to call 911. I ask you report all speeding and suspicious people to the police! I am working with the Police department to get the police out here to help control speeding during Halloween.

Norman Drive Circle Update

The City of Sunnyvale is currently conducting a survey of homeowners to determine their preference for the various design choices the City is considering for the traffic calming circle at Elizabeth Way and Norman Dr. 

The options are to

1. Replace the temporary circle with a permanent one,
2. Remove the temporary circle, or
3. Do something else. 

Many people have expressed concern about the current size and lack of aesthetics associated with the temporary circle.  The design for a permanent circle will address these concerns while reducing the litter and number of shopping carts that collect in the temporary circle today.

If you have opinions you want the city to consider, complete the survey that was mailed to you by the city, or contact:

Héba El-Guendy, Senior Transportation Planner, Division of Transportation and Traffic, City of Sunnyvale Public Works Department, Tel:               (408) 730-2713       ,Fax: (408) 730-7286,

helbuendy@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us

Board Meeting Minutes

At the board meeting, held extraordinarily on Friday evening, the President, First Vice President, Treasurer, and several members of the board were present to discuss several topics.  

The first topic was to consider whether the RPNA should register with the City of Sunnyvale. A benefit of registration is that a certain amount of RPNA expenses can be subsidized by the City. Some concern was expressed that historically the RPNA was entirely self-financed and independent. However, after some discussion, the board decided to present to the general assembly a motion for it to vote on.

We reviewed the treasurer’s report.

We then discussed a proposal to solicit input from the Ray-Nor Park neighborhood about what things the association should be doing. As an incentive for response we agreed to offer free membership for 2008 and 2009.

There was some discussion to move the board meeting from Thursdays to some other day, but the board unanimously agreed that the current date would remain.

June Picnic

Although our June picnic seemed ‘lightly attended’, attendees enjoyed the usual array of picnic fare along with bingo and guessing games. Thanks to Kostadis Roussos for obtaining the meats, to Irene Castro for picking out the prizes, to Adam Snyder for preparing the grill site, to Howard and Linda Huver for cooking the main entrees, and to everyone who brought or donated side dishes, beverages, ice, coolers, tubs, charcoal, etc. The raffled mailbox ( a yellow and light brown dog) went home with Martha Hernandez, Sunnyvale, a guest of Irene and Henry Castro

Upcoming Events 

Oct 23rd: Ron Swegles, City of Sunnyvale Council Member, to attent General Meeting and Potluck dinner. 

Prepare a fall time potluck dish to share with neighbors in the  Fellowship Room, Filipino-American  church, Partridge, Ave. Arrive shortly after 6:30 PM as we must being the meal by 7 o’clock.

Please try and attend this meeting as we will be voting on a significant change of how we as an association operate. Ron Swegles, city council member, will attend and be available for questions. 

Board Meeting Nov 20th

Christmas Potluck Dec 18th

Board Meeting Jan 8th

Election Meeting Jan 22nd

Community Messages

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