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PLGNA was incorporated in 1969 by PLG residents who opposed unfair real estate and bank practices like redlining and wanted to form a working interracial neighborhood. One of its first projects was to document 300 abandoned and 300 deteriorating buildings within the neighborhood. In 1973, PLGNA became involved in a landmark legal battle to combat redlining. Over the years, it has helped tenants to organize unions and blocks to form associations; supported safety programs; transported seniors; developed youth programs; and served as an umbrella organization for other neighborhood groups.

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Board of Directors

Board Meeting in a nutshell - December 14, 2009

Happy New Year!

We’ve been very busy working out important details to get the organization up and fully operational.  Once all this is out of the way, we plan to reach out to many of you for your suggestions and help with projects and committees.

Below is an abridged version of the original minutes.

Election of Officers

The board elected the following officers:

  • Martin Ruiz as President
  • Rodne Alteon as Vice President
  • Dynishal Gross as Secretary
  • Barbara Rogers as Treasurer

Commitees

Board will meet monthly

The following committees were formed

  • Tenants’ Committee:  Deborah, Darren,  Bob
  • Safety/Quality of Life Committee: Gary, Quest, Barbara, Dynishal
  • Youth Committee: Rodne, Nelson, Lisa, Deborah, Candida, Wayne, Doug
  • Communications/Block Associations: Candida, Rodne, Dynishal, Martin, Gary

General Membership Meetings

3 general meetings will be held per year.  Historically, there’s been only one.

Review of By-laws

Wayne will lead a committee to review the by-laws.  Committee includes Martin Ruiz, Dynishal Gross, and Rodne Alteon.  The committee will consider lowering the age limit.

Bank Account

Barbara Rogers will open an account with Astoria Bank.

PLGNA representation at community meetings

PLGNA will try to send a board representative to community meetings.  PLGNA will also publish and maintain a public calendar of all community meetings.

Next board meeting on Monday January 18th, 2010

The official minutes will be published upon approval by board at next board meeting.

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