Meetings 2021
GNIA Membership Meeting
Dear friends,
Please join us for our November meeting, via zoom (please see below). We will meet the new NW City Planner, Mikah Zaslow, and the liaison for the BPD Consent Decree. We will also have GNIA news: the Good Neighbor Award, and the VERY exciting upcoming Holiday Party (also via zoom): party bags, games, prizes, and music. Save the date: 12/15/2021, 7:00 p.m.
Here's the link for the November meeting:
Topic: GNIA General Meeting
Time: Nov 17, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Please join us for our November meeting, via zoom (please see below). We will meet the new NW City Planner, Mikah Zaslow, and the liaison for the BPD Consent Decree. We will also have GNIA news: the Good Neighbor Award, and the VERY exciting upcoming Holiday Party (also via zoom): party bags, games, prizes, and music. Save the date: 12/15/2021, 7:00 p.m.
Here's the link for the November meeting:
Topic: GNIA General Meeting
Time: Nov 17, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81067679015
Meeting ID: 810 6767 9015
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+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Graham Projects is collaborating with the Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association on designing neighborhood street banners and creating crosswalk murals to beautify and improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Park Heights Avenue and Strathmore Avenue. Select your favorite banner and crosswalk art design at http://bit.ly/glenbannersandart
Meeting dates at the JCC Park Heights from 7:00-9:00 PM.
10/27 11/17 12/15 1/26 2/23 3/23 4/27 5/25 6/22
THIRD Annual Garden Party
Sunday, June 13th, 2021
Northern Parkway and Park Heights Avenue
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
FREE
o Garden Hat Contest o Kids Crafts
o Kids Games
o LIVE Music
o Free Plants to Members
($20 annual dues per Family)
o FOOD Trucks
o Free Refreshments
o Recycling Info
o Face Painting
o Free Take-Aways
o Ask the Master Gardener
o Learn about Cicadas
AND MORE. . . . . .!!
PLEASE wear a MASK!
Help inspire art crosswalks at Park Heights and Strathmore Avenues!Graham Projects is collaborating with the Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association on crosswalk murals to beautify and improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Park Heights Avenue and Strathmore Avenue. Complete this form to share your ideas for artwork on the sidewalks and within the light blue "bump outs" at either end of each crosswalk. Using everyone’s drawings, ideas, and images as inspiration, public artist Graham Coreil-Allen of Graham Projects will develop crosswalk art design options for you and other stakeholders to vote on your preferred choice. The deadline for sharing your drawings and ideas is Sunday, February 28, 2021. Click to share:
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BENEFITS:
Stay apprised of neighborhood trends.
Help to reduce crime.
Get to know your neighbors. Be a part of solutions that improve your community and maintain the value of your home!
Pay your dues!
GNIA
Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association
We’re responsible for consistently maintaining a high standard of living within our community. Our residents’ satisfaction is our top priority, and we plan events and provide amenities for exactly that purpose. You can count on us for anything related to common area maintenance and community services.
We’re the Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association, always there for you.
Help inspire art crosswalks at Park Heights and Strathmore Avenues!
Graham Projects is collaborating with the Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association on crosswalk murals to beautify and improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Park Heights Avenue and Strathmore Avenue. Complete this form to share your ideas for artwork on the sidewalks and within the light blue "bump outs" at either end of each crosswalk. Using everyone’s drawings, ideas, and images as inspiration, public artist Graham Coreil-Allen of Graham Projects will develop crosswalk art design options for you and other stakeholders to vote on your preferred choice.The deadline for sharing your drawings and ideas is Sunday, February 28, 2021. https://makeplacehappen.com/glen/
Glen Community Placemaking Virtual Walk & Talk Time: Feb 14, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89121052570 Phone: +1 301 715 8592 | Meeting ID: 891 2105 2570
Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association is collaborating with public artist Graham Coreil-Allen of Graham Projects on designing neighborhood street banners and creating crosswalk murals to beautify and improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Park Heights Avenue and Strathmore Avenue. Join us for a “Virtual Walk & Talk” on Sunday, February 14th, 11am-12pm, to learn about the project and share your artwork ideas! Click here to see examples of Graham’s public art: https://grahamprojects.com/Enjoy these photos of our recent GNIA garden party event!
HISTORY
The Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association (GNIA) was formed in the late 1960s. Howard Moore and Jackie Miller were two of the early presidents. Min Hoffspiegel, Delores Brown, Iris Smith, and Derrick Lennon have also served as presidents.
The GNIA has developed relationships with community groups such as CHAI, the Northwest Citizen’s on Patrol, the Northwestern Police District, Baltimore City officials, State officials and the presidents of community associations form Falstaff, Cheswolde, Cross Country, and Mount Washington. Glen worked with the neighborhoods mentioned on the Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan (SNAP).
BeMore Beautiful Program
A BeMore Baltimore grant is providing street cleaning to Glen and income to our youth!
Board Members:
President: Betty Cherniak
Vice President: Chaim Rubenstein
Treasurer: Arlene Block
Co-Treasurer: Joyce Sanders
Corresponding Secretary: Judith Krumbein
BOARD MEMBERS:
Betty Cherniak, Arlene Block, Paul Block, Mark Hart, Allan Van Johnson, Heshy Klein, Ronald McCallum, Chaim Rubenstein, Joyce Sanders, Iris Smith, Maxine Webb
OUR COMMITTEES
Education
Ronald McCallum, Chair
The Education Committee monitors educational issues, such as the closing of public schools and building of new ones. The Education Committee works with Baltimore City Public Schools, recognizing the paramount importance of education in the health and future of our community.
HOUSING AND ZONING
Judith Krumbein, Chair
The Housing and Zoning Committee monitors community issues such as vacant and poorly maintained properties, zoning compliance and appeals, and home ownership statistics. Housing and Zoning works closely with Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development and the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals to ensure compliance with City regulations.
MEMBERSHIP
Joyce Sanders, Chair
The Membership Committee keeps track of our membership and ensures annual dues are paid in a timely manner. The Membership table is present at every monthly meeting and special event, giving all community residents the opportunity to join our association.
TRAFFIC AND SANITATION
Allan Van Johnson, Chair
The Traffic Committee monitors traffic issues in our community and engages with the Department of Transportation to provide traffic calming where needed, safe pedestrian crosswalks, and other initiatives ensuring vehicle and pedestrian safety.
HOSPITALITY
Joyce Sanders and Mark Hart, Co-Chairs
The Hospitality Committee ensures that all residents of the Glen Community feel welcome at our meetings and special events. Hospitality provides refreshments and maintains meeting rooms, so everyone is comfortable.
GREENING AND ECOLOGY
Betty Cherniak, Chair
The Greening and Ecology Committee works to maintain our beautiful tree canopy, by engaging with Tree Baltimore, and the planting of native plants. We also promote recycling and monitor litter in our community, working with the Department of Public Works to educate citizens on these important issues. Our Annual Garden Party, at the corner of Northern Parkway and Park Heights Ave., is one of our most popular and anticipated events.
REISTERSTOWN MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION
Maxine Webb, Chair
RRMA is an independent group of merchants along Reisterstown Road corridor. RRMA is currently being re-activated after a period of hiatus. We look forward to a robust RRMA, giving all merchants in our community a resource and support group they can share.
CRIME AND SAFETY
Alf Frankel, Chair
The Crime and Safety Committee works with the Baltimore Police Department, NWCP, and Shomrim to minimize crime in our community and to make community members aware of spikes in crime and how to best keep themselves and their families safe.
PIMLICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Maxine Webb, Chair
The Sanitation Committee oversees trash pickup and litter in our community. Initiatives to educate community members and students about the importance of decreasing litter and complying with trash pickup regulations are led by this committee.
EVENTS
National Night Out
Canceled for this year
National Night Out 2021
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FORMS & DOCUMENTS
Enjoy these photos of our recent Paint-a-Rock event, taken by Ahuva Cherniak (age 14).
STAY IN TOUCH
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association [GNIA] we are here to server. Like you, we want to preserve what's so nice about Glen and improve whatever we can. We need you to make both those things possible.
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MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Our first meeting will be Wednesday, 9/23, 7:00. Due to Covid precautions, we will meet via conference call until further notice. The number to call is: 848-220-3300, ID 641-9914#. Please announce yourself (unless our guest speaker is speaking), then mute yourself until the question & answer time.
The agenda for the 9/23 meeting will be: update on GNIA business conducted over the summer, committee reports, open forum, and our guest speaker. Please bring any community business to the attention of the group during open forum, anything you’d like to ask our committee chair people or general business you’d like to bring to our attention.
Our guest speaker for the meeting will be City Council President (and presumptive Mayor) Brandon Scott. Mr. Scott will take pre-submitted questions. If you have a question for him, please email it to me by next Monday (9/21) at: cherniakb@gmail.com. All questions are welcome and encouraged.
Our monthly meeting schedule for 2020/21 is:
Sept. 23
Oct. 28
Nov. 18
Dec. 16
Jan. 27
Feb. 24
March 17
April 28
May 26
June 23
All meetings will be at 7:00 and via the conference call information given above, until further notice.
If you haven’t yet paid your GNIA dues, please do so as soon as possible. Dues are only $20 per household or $50 per business. Our website, myglen.org, now accepts Paypal, so it’s easy to pay your dues on-line. If you prefer to pay by check, please mail your payment to our treasurer, Joyce Sanders: 3006 Glen Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215 (please make sure your name and address are included). You will receive a receipt and membership card in return.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to GNIA! We have a productive and enjoyable year of events planned and encourage your involvement in your community association.
WHO WE ARE
Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association is responsible for consistently maintaining a high standard of living within our community. Our residents’ satisfaction is our top priority, and we plan events and provide amenities for exactly that purpose. You can count on us for anything related to common area maintenance and community services. We’re the Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association, always there for you.
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HISTORY
The Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association (GNIA) was formed in the late 1960s. Howard Moore and Jackie Miller were two of the early presidents. Min Hoffspiegel, Delores Brown, Iris Smith, and Derrick Lennon have also served as presidents.
The GNIA has developed relationships with community groups such as CHAI, the Northwest Citizen’s on Patrol, the Northwestern Police District, Baltimore City officials, State officials and the presidents of community associations form Falstaff, Cheswolde, Cross Country, and Mount Washington. Glen worked with the neighborhoods mentioned on the Strategic Neighborhood Action Plan (SNAP).
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LEADERSHIP
President: Betty Cherniak
Vice President: Chaim Rubenstein
Treasurer: Arlene Block & Joyce Sanders
Corresponding Secretary: Paul Block
Recording Secretary: Allan Johnson
Board Members: Betty Cherniak, Paul Block, Arlene Block, Iris Smith, Maxine Webb, Joyce Sanders
Allan Johnson, Ronald McCallum, Mark Hart, Judith Krumbein, Heshie Klein, Chaim Rubenstein
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OUR COMMITTEES
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Education
Ronald McCallum (chair)
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HOUSING AND ZONING
Grace Daniels, Judith Krumbein (chair), Brenda Johnson, Katie Porter, Iris Smith
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MEMBERSHIP
Arlene Block, Joyce Sanders
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TRAFFIC AND SANITATION
Paul Block (chair), Betty Cherniak
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Arlene Block (chair), Mark Hart
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GREENING AND ECOLOGY
Niduk Basnayake, Christian Burdett, Betty Cherniak (chair)
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REISTERSTOWN MERCHANTS\’ ASSOCIATION
Paul Block, Dee Evans, Joyce Sanders, Maxine Webb (chair)
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CRIME AND SAFETY
Betty Cherniak, Allan Van Johnson, Herb Klein (chair), Josh Meles
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PIMLICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Joyce Sanders, Iris Smith, Niduk Basnayake
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National Night Out
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Monthly Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00.
Due to Covid precautions, we will meet via conference call until further notice. The number to call is: 848-220-3300, ID 641-9914#. Please announce yourself (unless our guest speaker is speaking), then mute yourself until the question & answer time.
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JOBS
Check back soon to check our listing
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FORMS & DOCUMENTS
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GNIA Minutes
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Good Neighbor Pledge
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ByLaws
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STAY IN TOUCH
Please don\’t hesitate to reach out to Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association [GNIA] we are here to server. Like you, we want to preserve what\’s so nice about Glen and improve whatever we can. We need you to make both those things possible.
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