TGS BLOCK CAPTAIN MEETING 08/24

The most recent Block Captain meeting featured local and state politicians. Scheduled to arrive but MIA was 10th ward alderman Joe Vollmer. In attendance, Senator Jeff Smith, State Rep 67th District, Mike Daus and 15th ward alderwoman, Jennifer Florida.

An announcement was made about the next meeting scheduled for November 19th which will showcase neighborhood talent: artists, musicians and crafts people will be showing and have their work for sale. 10% of the sales will be donated to the block captain fund.

Jan Clinite
The 15th Ward Democrats. http://15thward.org



Block Captain Kim Cole.
Still my hero.



Tim Garret, TGS resident talked about his gallery storefront that will be opening on Morgan Ford Road next month.

http://photoboothstl.com/


Jennifer Florida, 15th ward alderwoman, was excited to see me with a camera. Oh good, she said, I don't have a picture of me with Jeff
Mike Daus, (TGS homeboy) took the lead and talked about his responsibilities as State Rep for the 67th ward. /



Senator Jeff Smith looking more like a rock star then a politician.

Jeff talked about three recent bills; Social Security, Education, and the Economic Development Package - He voted in support of Paul McKee which will ensure he won't get reelected (according to word on the street)




Steve Smith of the Royale is in the back standing next to Jan Clinite.
Mike Colona is in the foreground, he's going to run for State Rep, 67th ward (Mike Daus will be termed out in '08)

Introducing the Tower Grove South bumper sticker

The TGS Block Captain Steering Committee designed this bumper sticker as a fundraiser for the BC Fund. Actual size is 4x6 inches.
Purchase info: http://towergrovesouth.org/node/112

TGS Architecture Walking Tour Sunday Oct. 12 - 2 PM

Save the date and join us for the Architecture Walking Tour on Sunday, Oct. 12th at 2.

This is a fundraiser for the Tower Grove South Block Captains and is conducted by
Bad Tim who is a Real Live Architect.
I'll be in attendance in collect your 5.00 donation which benefits the
TGS Block Captain Fund.

We'll be meeting at the Car Wash (just south of the 7-11 on Juniata and MGF) on Morgan Ford at 2.
Tag along and listen as Bad Tim explain what it is, why it's there, what went
wrong, etc.

Click on the title above to read Bad Tim's Blog.

Tower Grove South Block Captain Meeting

Here in TGS we have a well organized group of volunteers: Block Captains. Lead by Andrew Gondzur, who has been a volunteer organizer going on nine years. The steering committee consists of four people: Andrew, Peggy, Liz, and yours truly. We're always interested in new talent.


We meet as a steering committee once a month to jam and as a group on the last Monday of every month.

We've built partnerships with the police, media, our NSO's and have strong planning abilities. We love our neighborhood!

Last night we presented our Green theme meeting with 40 residents present.

Todd and his architect, Paul Breden delivered an exciting discussion of transforming Todd's bungalow in TGS into an energy efficient home. Read more about it here: http://livegreenstlouis.wordpress.com/

Todd (on the right) with Paul Brenden.


Todd's architect, Paul Brenden displaying the model of Todd's home




Terry Winkleman of Home Eco
www.home-eco.com

Terry told us about the products her store is selling and clothing made of hemp and soy means I will be there soon to shop. I've a hat made of hemp and love the durability. The store also sells bamboo and cork flooring, bioplastic trash bags, organic cotton sheets, composters, recycling bins, and other renewable energy products.



BC coordinator, Andrew displayed his electric bike. He has installed a kit that added a rechargeable electric motor to his old bike. With the twist of his handlebar he can go from pedaling to a nice boost of "motorized help."

"I can, go farther and faster than I would if I were just pedaling," he said, which is why Andrew now takes his bike, not his car, to the post office, the library, his children's schools (it has a hitch, the kids ride in a detachable cart), and the grocery store. "Why take 5,000 pounds of car and burn expensive gas to get one thing you forgot at the supermarket? Now I leave my car at home." Its the equivalent to a hybrid car, no idling, both pedaling and electric at your fingertips, literally. It can travel 30-40 MPH.

After the meeting Andrew let a few of us ride the bike. It was SO MUCH fun to ride a bike uphill without pedaling.