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The Monthly Newsletter of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association January, 2012

President’s LetterDear neighbors and friends,

First and foremost, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! There is no doubt that 2011 has proven to be a challenging year for FHNA, but through these challenges has emerged one of our greatest successes – most notably organizational transparency and representative leadership.

I would like to thank all of you who attended our December 20th General Membership meeting, as well as those of you that could not make it, but sent me emails and called with your words of support and encouragement. Our assembly that night drew 116 out of 223 registered voting members, as well as dozens of other residents and non-voting FHNA members, yielding exactly what we collectively worked so hard for over the past two months.

I am pleased to report that FHNA conducted an orderly and civil meeting by which a certified parliamentarian presided over the meeting to help facilitate transparent and meaningful discussion and debate. For your convenience, the following is a summary of the results of the meeting:

The previous board’s decision to remove 1. Ryan Hada was not ratified by the general membership and therefore, Mr. Hada remained as president of FHNA;

To alleviate any concerns over alleged 2. irregularities with regard to Mr. Hada’s May 2011 election, it was ruled that the original election of Ryan Hada was incomplete;

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Federal Hill Neighborhood AssociationBoard of Directors

Officers

President: Ryan Hada 443.326.9200Acting Vice President: Eric Costello 410.528.1514Acting Treasurer: Lamberto Comacho 202.697.1581Acting Secretary: Bob O’Donoghue 410.783.0174

Board Members at Large

Acting Board Member: Kelly Sheehan 410.322.8026Acting Board Member: Claire Mullins 410.727.3411Acting Board Member: Bob Merbler 443.629.0162

Recycling and Trash Schedule:Set out by 6 a.m.

Trash on Wednesday (in cans with tight-fitting lids)Recycling on Friday

REMINDER!! Please put your recyclable materials in paper bags, cardboard boxes, City recycle bins or any container clearly marked “recycle”; at the same location as your regular trash. DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS. With single stream recycling, we send our materials to a processing facility which uses an automated system to sort and bale recyclables.

Debris, Bulk Trash, Recycling & eCycling Drop-off Location:

Western Sanitation Yard 701 Reedbird Avenue, 410-396-3367,

Mon. – Sat., 9 am – 5 pm (Labor Day/Memorial Day) & 9 am – 7 pm (Memorial Day/Labor Day)

For additional locations go to: baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/PublicWorks/

BureauofSolidWaste

INFORMATION PAGENeighborhood Committees Are

ExpandingConsider Getting Involved in Your

Community

One of the initiatives of the new Board of FHNA is to expand the number of committees and to expand the number of neighbors who participate in their work. Some of the committees listed below have identified Chairpersons, some remain open.

Please contact any of the Board members listed nearby and express your interest. You will be welcomed.

FHNA Committees

Beautification/Green: OpenBlock Captains: Kelly SheehanBusiness Affairs: Lamberto ComachoCommunity Outreach:OpenEducation Liaison: OpenFinance: Claire BogdanskiHillsider: Jeannie Malkiewicz, Gayle McClure, Bob O’Donoghue, Nicole Quinn,Technology: Eric CostelloLegal: OpenLegislative Affairs: Ryan HadaMembership: Eric Costello, Bob MerblerParking: Jason TylerPreservation: OpenPublic Safety: OpenSocial: Open

Federal Hillsider www.federalhillna.org - January, 2012(President’s letter continued from page 1)

In an effort to complete the incomplete election, 3. nominations for a new FHNA President were solicited from the floor. Mr. Hada was reelected President by acclamation of the general membership;

Treasurer Paul Robinson, Director Tom Gregory, and 4. Secretary John Rehmert were removed from the FHNA Board by majority vote greater than two-thirds (97 in favor of removal, 7 against, and 12 abstentions);

The General Membership voted to accept the 5. resignations of former Vice President Jason Tyler and Director Scott Pevenstein;

Ryan Hada has agreed to appoint an interim board. 6. Nominations for the open positions will be taken at the January 17th General Membership meeting. Elections will be held at the February 21st meeting.

A series of motions were approved by the general 7. membership to promote transparency in relation to the organization’s finances and intellectual property.

As promised, I appointed an acting Board of Directors to fill six vacancies on December 22, 2011. • Acting Vice President – Eric Costello;• Acting Treasurer – Lamberto Camacho;• Acting Secretary – Bob O’Donoghue;• Acting At-Large Director – Bob Merbler;• Acting At-Large Director – Claire Mullins; and• Acting At-Large Director – Kelly Sheehan.

In accordance with a recently adopted plan, the Board unamously agreed to expand the number of directors on the board to create a more inclusive neighborhood association. Additionally, we are committed to developing a transparent and timely structure to address the use of Grand Prix Community Impact funds and the creation of new committees to address the growing needs of our neighborhood. Over the next few months, we will actively solicit new committee chairs and volunteers to serve on these committees.

If you have questions or want to get involved with making FHNA an organization that represents this great neighborhood to its fullest, please reach out to us via email at: [email protected]. Best Regards,

Ryan HadaFHNA President

Robert’s Rules - Part 2 by Kathy McCloskey

Last month we looked at the history of Robert’s Rules and some definitions. This month let’s take a more detailed look at the rules regarding motions which is the primary way organizations like FHNA use The Rules.

How are Motions Presented?1. Obtaining the floor

Wait until the last speaker has finished.a. Rise and address the Chairman by saying, b. “Mr. Chairman, or Mr. President.”Wait until the Chairman recognizes you.c.

2. Make Your MotionSpeak in a clear and concise manner.a. Always state a motion affirmatively. Say, “I b. move that we ...” rather than, “I move that we do not ...”.Avoid personalities and stay on your subject.c.

3. Wait for Someone to Second Your Motion4. Another member will second your motion or the Chairman will call for a second.5. If there is no second to your motion, it is lost.6. The Chairman States Your Motion

The Chairman will say, “it has been moved a. and seconded that we ...” Thus placing your motion before the membership for consideration and action.The membership then either debates your b. motion, or may move directly to a vote. Once your motion is presented to the membership by the chairman it becomes “assembly property”, and cannot be changed by you without the consent of the members. The time for you to speak in favor of your motion is at this point in time, rather than at the time you present it.Once debate is completed or a motion c. is made, seconded and voted upon affirmatively to close off debate, the Presdent will call for a vote.

These are some of the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order. They were excerpted from www.Robertsrules.org. Obviously there are many more nuances to their use. I move we end this article. Seconded? Let’s vote by general consent. The motion is passed.

Next FHNA General Membership Meeting

Tue., January 17th, 7 pm, Christ Lutheran Chuch


Upcoming EventsCompiled by Nicole Quinn

Now until March 23 2012: Fridays after Five, Maryland Science Center, Fridays from 5-8pm, $8

Now until March 30 2012: Fridays after Five, Baltimore National Aquarium, Fridays from 5-8pm, $8

Jan 3- February 18, 2012: Art Classes at School 33 Art Center, Offering art classes for adults, teens and kids! For more info go to www.school33.org or call 443-263-4350

Jan 5: Federal Hill First Thursday! Shop local and save at many shops in Federal Hill!

Jan 7 – Jan 28 2012: Federal Hill Food Tours, Sat only, 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm, $53. Charm City Food Tours’ will bring you to enjoy some of the finest foods that are indigenous to Baltimore, as well as Federal Hill itself. The food tour will last approximately 3-3.5 hours. For more info and tickets: baltimorefoodtours.com

January 8 - January 29, 2012: Free Family Sundays at the BMA! 2:00pm - 5:00pm

January 15 - Ravens Divisional Playoff Game. 1 p.m. M&T Bank Stadium

January 16: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

January 19- January 22, 2012: Baltimore Boat Show, Baltimore Convention Center, Adult: $10 Kids 15 and younger: FREE with a paid adult admission

January 20- January 29, 2012: Baltimore Winter Restaurant Week 2012

January 21: Breakfast with the Polar Bears at the Maryland Zoo, 8:30am - 10am, $55/Members, $65 Non-members and FREE for Under 2 years old. For more info and tickets: www.marylandzoo.org

January 26 - The Baltimore Chapter of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library Book Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 26th in Federal Hill and will discuss the book God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. Refreshments will be served. The growing chapter has over two dozen members from throughout the region and meets monthly at members’ homes and other locales in Federal Hill-SoBo. For information on meeting location and other details, contact Chapter President Jane Wehrle at 410-547-1850 or [email protected]. New members and visitors are welcome

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SHOUT OUT!A person who makes Federal Hill a better place to liveInterview and photo by Bob O’Donoghue

This month we have selected someone for a special shout out, who is always pleasant to deal with, is quick and efficient, and who always is available with the right advice.

Alex Grimes, Head Pharmacist at CVS on Charles Street

Alex is the lead pharmacist at this store. There is one other pharmacist and six employees in the pharmacy. She has been at this store for a little over 2 years out of a total of 17 years with CVS and its predecessor organizations.

A graduate of Mass College of Pharmacy in Boston, Alex first tried working in hospice care but moved on after about a year.

When I asked her what made her decide to become a pharmacist, Alex replied that she had absolutely no idea. She had received a degree in Chemistry from Towson State and in a conversation with her advisor, Alex was asked what she was going to do. She said she guessed she would apply to grad school. The advisor asked if she had thought about pharmacy school. She applied, got accepted and went and here she is, doing a job that she loves.

Alex says she has always worked retail, whether as a waitress or a bartender, and that she doesn’t think one could do this job if they didn’t like people. “I hate to dummy down what I do because I have a lot of knowledge in my brain, but when I was a bartender a person would walk in and I might not remember their name but I always remembered what they drank. Here it is similar, when a person walks in I know what they take.”

What do you like most about the job? “The people. I used to live in Canton and I felt that people were a little more stuck up there. This is a fantastic neighborhood with a real mixture of people, from the very wealthy to those with almost nothing. Everybody deserves to have medical care and nobody should be treated differently. I hope that I treat everyone the same. I try to. ”

What do you like the least? “The fake prescriptions brought in by drug addicts or drug seekers. This has diminished some over time because people know that I am going to verify any prescriptions that seem questionable.”

Is there anything else we should know about you since you know so much about us? “We still are offering flu shots and blood pressure screening. Also, I think we are going to get a new freezer which will allow us to keep Shingles medicine in stock.”

Editor’s note: Each month the Hillsider will profile an individual who helps to make Federal Hill a more pleasant place to live. If you want to suggest a person to profile in this space in a future issue, just let us know.


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American Visionary Architectby Tyler Merbler and Cindy Conklin

Federal Hill is indeed fortunate to include Rebecca “Becky” Swanston as one of our accomplished neighbors.

Becky and her husband Andrew moved to Federal Hill in 1981, and have raised their children Duncan and Kelly in this urban neighborhood. Becky’s first home in Federal Hill was at 8 E. Montgomery Street. She was awarded the house by the city in their program to bring people back into the city. The house was completely gutted and renovated in a style that was influenced from time Becky spent living and traveling around Italy.

Since moving downtown, Becky has been a pioneer in urban revitalization. In the mid-1980’s she bought a row of warehouses in the unit block of E. Churchill Street and converted them into six distinctive garage front homes

that are noted not only for their colorful fronts, but also the interior light well and the creative artisan wrought iron work. One of Becky’s trademarks has been her ability to bring light into narrow buildings, creating “carefully illuminated spaces.” She has designed many urban houses that respond

to the old urban fabric but with a modern perspective. Her houses have won several AIA and building design awards.

Perhaps Becky’s greatest gift to Federal Hill is the American Visionary Arts Museum, a unique cornerstone for the neighborhood. The museum building blends both the old and new which is a continuing10 theme of Becky’s work. This museum was named by the US Senate as the first national museum for outsider art. She believes that optimistic buildings can link centuries of American architecture and she strives to create a dynamic, transcendent balance among building, place and inhabitants.

When Becky recently moved out of her building in Fells Point she moved her renderings and architectural boards to the offices of Yerman Witman Gaines & Conklin at 1011 Light Street. The official opening for this exhibit will be on January 19th at 6 p.m. where Becky will be talking to the neighbors and other guests about her philosophy of architectural design which she has gained from experiencing the multi story mud houses of Afghanistan to the colorful renaissance art work of Florence.

Mayor Announces “Hire One Youth” Initiative For City’s YouthWorks 2012

Program The Hire One Youth initiative is an effort to reach out to every business in Baltimore, inviting them to join the City in creating valuable summer employment opportunities for Baltimore’s teens. The Mayor is challenging each of Baltimore’s nearly 13,000 employers to hire at least one young person for a six-week summer job as part of YouthWorks 2012. The City’s annual YouthWorks program places young people between the ages of 14 and 21 in six-week summer work experiences with private-sector businesses, nonprofits, and City and State government agencies.

Any employer that signs on to hire YouthWorks participants in 2012 will be provided with a pool of pre-screened, qualified young people to interview. YouthWorks job coaches will be assigned to each hiring organization to answer questions and serve as a direct link to the YouthWorks program.

“This past summer, 5,000 city youth had the chance to earn and learn through their experience in YouthWorks. At a cost of $1,200 per participant to cover the wages for the six-week, 25 hour per week positions, several funding sources were utilized to operate the program. Baltimore City provided more than $1.6 million for YouthWorks 2011, supplementing other funding that included more than $350,000 in contributions from local businesses, foundations, and individuals, and $1 million from the Department of Social Services. Also in 2011, Governor Martin O’Malley recognized the program’s value and provided $1.13 million from the State’s supplemental budget.

“The return on this investment that we’ve seen time and again is that a productive summer job can have a lasting effect on a young person’s life,” said Ms. Sitnick. “Through targeted matching of job assignments to older teens’ career interests and an emphasis on effective work behaviors, YouthWorks helps our future workforce develop the skills required to build careers and become effective employees.”

Tax-deductible donations to YouthWorks can be sent to:Baltimore City Foundation/YouthWorksc/o Mayor’s Office of Employment Development101 W. 24th StreetBaltimore, MD 21218.For more information about YouthWorks, please visit www.oedworks.com


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Spotlight on a Federal Hill Authorby Kelly Sheehan

Federal Hill author Marc Kuchner released his first book last month: Marketing for Scientists, published by Island Press. The book is a how-to guide for scientists of all kinds—ecologists to seismologists to oncologists-about how to flourish in today’s slow economy, when jobs are scarce even for high-tech types with PhDs.

Kuchner commutes from his home in Federal Hill to Greenbelt, MD, where he works as an astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. He is known in his field for inventing a tool for finding planets around other stars that will be part of the James Webb Space Telescope, and for studying planets with exotic chemistries, like ocean planets and diamond planets. It sounds like a career right out of Star Wars.

But to write the book, Kuchner drew on a different side of his brain and a different set of experiences. Kuchner took a year off from graduate school to intern in a Los Angeles recording studio that turned out to be a hotbed of country music-the musical home of country star Dwight Yoakam. Since then, Kuchner has devoted much of his spare time to writing county songs in Nashville, TN. You can hear his country songs online at www.marckuchner.com

We caught up with Kuchner after his December 3rd book release party at The Book Escape to ask him some questions. The store stayed open late, and thirty or so local readers came by to sip on mulled cider spiked with bourbon and eat sugar cookies. The cookie shapes matched the theme of the book: there were test tubes and atoms and Erlenmeyer flasks. You can buy the book at Book Escape, or through www.marketingforscientists.com.

FH: So, you’re a scientist and a songwriter? Tell me more about how that came to be.

MK: When I went back to graduate school after working in the recording studio, I used to bring a guitar with me to the telescope, and pull it out when the sky was cloudy and there wasn’t much else to do. At first I was writing silly songs—nerdy parodies. But then I though, hey, I’d like to do this for real.

FH: Which is harder, astrophysics or writing country songs?

MK: Oh, writing country songs, no question about it.

FH: And how did country music help you write a book for scientists about marketing?

MK: I learned in Nashville that the music business is a business. So I started studying marketing and other business strategies. One day I realized that what I was learning about marketing was exactly what my postdocs and my colleagues needed to help them spread the word about the fruits of their work and survive in this economy. FH: Marketing for Scientists is subtitled “How to Shine in Tough Times”. How are times tough for scientists? MK: At first I thought it was bad mostly in my field. Surveys show that roughly half of American adults can’t correctly answer the question, “how long does it take for the Earth to go around the sun?” (Answer: one year) And I’ve seen the number of job openings in astrophysics drop to one third of what they used to be in 2008.

But then I learned that it’s not just astronomy. I met scientists who were carrying signs at the Occupy Baltimore movement, neuroscientists and cancer researchers, telling me how they want to start new biotech companies but can’t because the government grants have shriveled. Cancer researchers are struggling! And at the same time, half of American adults don’t believe in evolution.

It’s a very strange time we live in. We’re suffering a recession at that the same time that science, the very foundation of American productivity, seems to be under attack.

FH: Why do you think marketing will help scientists? MK: So many aspects of a scientist’s career-getting into graduate school, getting papers accepted, writing grant proposals, getting tenure-are all about marketing. But scientists have traditionally shied away from learning about marketing. Even the word “marketing” has been taboo for us. But I think it’s time that scientists had more powerful tools to bring in the support they need to do their work. (continued next page)


(Kuchner continued from page10)

FH: What is the biggest misconception about marketing?

MK: I think many people assume marketing is about deception: lying to the customer. Maybe it was that way back in the 1960s, the era of [the television show] Mad Men. But times have changed. Nowadays, if you deceive your customers, they go online and trash your company! Most businesses now realize this and have adapted to the new climate. Maybe I can help more scientists understand this new way of doing things—it fits just fine with scientific ideals of truth and honesty.

FH: What’s been your favorite part of living in Federal Hill?

MK: There are so many smart people living here-with the University of Maryland and Hopkins and so on nearby. But it doesn’t feel stuffy or uptight. I can stroll around singing country songs, and nobody gets upset!

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HIDDEN AND UNHIDDEN TALENTS IN OUR MIDSTIn Federal Hill we love our parks, restaurants, pubs, shops and our neighbors but you may not be aware of the many talented artists among us.

There is a group of artists in Federal Hill who offer a huge variety of styles and art forms. This includes men’s and women’s jewelry and other personal accessories, as well as wall art and decorative, functional items for your home. Many of this talented group showcase their work at Lucinda Gallery on South Charles Street. The following artists uniquely create gifts of lasting beauty for you and others and which will grace any home. Lucinda Gallery owner Kenlynn Schroeder, devotee of artisan handcrafted gifts, features:

Jazz prints by “Art the Artist” Art Palmer.● Whimsical Cats and Other Animal Prints by Diana Campbell● Baltimore icons in silver and pewter jewelry designed by Jo Van Wely and cast on the ● Eastern Shore .Fused-art glass bowls & plates, wine bottle holders & jewelry by Deborah Schran.● Eye-catching & sun-catching weatherproof hanging “Flashies” by Robert Benson.● Stained and leaded glass Orioles & Raven’s Heads & nautical & other creations by Pat ● May.Ceramic Vessels which make a “statement” by Jeremy Simms.● “Beads-for-Life”, which benefit women in Uganda , by Mary Beth Metz● Hand-painted light-switch plates and beautiful jewelry sets by Connie Tillman.● Art glass by Lauren Parker.● Federal Hill Row Houses, depicted on coffee mugs, T-shirts, tote bags and greeting cards, ● by Kenlynn Schroeder.

For the last twelve years Lucinda Gallery has featured many artists in numerous exhibitions and benefits to our community. Address: 929 S. Charles St . Hours: Fri., Sat. & Sun. 1 to 6 pm & First Thursdays 6 to 8 pm and by appointment, call 410 727-2782.


By Rich Polan, The Tree Guy

Current FHNA Tree Stewardship efforts include the following assessment of the areas along the 700 block of Light Street south of Key Highway, the 800 block of Light Street south of Montgomery, the 900 block of Light Street south of Warren Ave., the 1000 block Light Street south of Hamburg to Cross Street:

There are forty tree pits on Light Street within the FHNA boundaries, five of which harbor diseased and/or dead trees. Along Light Street there is a preponderance of lindens. Lindens, also known as basswood trees, were widely planted as one of the first urban street trees in elegant Nineteenth Century neighborhoods of Baltimore, Richmond, Washington, and other east coast cities. They mature in ninety to one hundred fifty years. However, the average life of a city street tree is only about seven years. “Little Leaf Lindens” were a popular variety used in the1950’s Baltimore City Replanting Program. They were again used during the 1980’s urban re-development renaissance here in our neighborhood. Lindens naturally generate an upright triangular shape requiring minimal pruning and maintenance. Streetwalkers enjoy their transcending fragrance during the summer months and bright yellow foliage well into the winter months. Lindens do not attract insects that could harm their well being and can grow in soils ranging from moderately acidic to slightly above neutral ph levels. They provide a substantial amount of shade and are pollution tolerant.

Branching out east and west from Light Street along Montgomery Street is the unit block of west Montgomery between Hanover and Charles, the unit block East Montgomery between Charles and Light, the 100 block of East Montgomery between Light and William, and the 200 block of East Montgomery between

Tree StewardshipWilliam and Battery. There are eighty-eight tree pits; nine of them contain diseased or dying trees, and two stumps along Montgomery Street in need of removal from Hanover to Battery. The white oak, with pronounced presence along this street, is considered the king of trees in western culture and it is Maryland’s official state tree. Leaves differ, even on the same tree, but long, island-shaped leaves with rounded edges identify the white oak group. Oaks are known for their long lifespan and enormous height approaching up to one hundred fifty feet. Upon maturity the tree sprouts acorns that will attract an estimated eighty species of mammals and birds. When new leaves emerge the tree is accented with pink and/or grey tints for about a week, the leaves then evolve into a glossy, radiant green throughout the summer and close out the year with dark red and brown hues. Oaks are best planted in the spring and pruned in the winter.

On Montgomery and Light Streets alone, we have one hundred twenty-eight tree pits and we require sixteen replacement street trees. With a twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) tree canopy deficit along our gateway access routes, it is evident that additional help is needed here in our neighborhood.

In advance of each fall and spring planting, we submit our tree replacement request to the city’s Forestry Division. Our requests for the past three planting seasons have gone unanswered. Without appropriate city resources, we hope that the FHNA board can direct available funds to this valuable cause.

Please remember to clean, aerate and mulch the tree pit in front of your residence or business.

Next month watch for an article on Federal Hill Park lightning protection.

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A Special Hillsider Invitation For You! by Kelly Sheehan

You are invited to be a part of this wonderful creation called the Hillsider.

The Hillsider is YOUR community newsletter, take a chance and be a part of it!

What do you envision for the Hillsider? What does it look like? What would give you the experience that this newsletter truly reflects YOU and YOUR community?

See the vision, hold that thought, and email [email protected] or call Gayle 410-241-1374 or Jeannie 443-610-8657 with your ideas, contributions or help.Imagine what the Hillsider could be, if you got involved!

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Pictured below are a few of the Hillsider volunteers at the monthly production meeting

Bulk Item Pick UpEvery month, Baltimoreans can place up to three items out for collection. One day per month is set aside for this collection. All citizens have to do is call 311 and give the following information:

Your addressYour telephone #

What 3 itemsCall 3 or more working days before your scheduled date. If you do not know your day, please call 311. You may also schedule a collection at 311 Online.

Mark Your CalendarThe next FHNA General Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17th at 7 pm at Christ Lutheran Chuch. At this meeting the interim, acting FHNA Officers and At-Large members listed on page 2 of this publication wll be nominated.

The February meeting will be held on February 21st. A vote to elect these individuals to the Board will be conducted.

The regular, annual nominating and election process will be conducted in April and May.

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2012 FHNA Membership Form

If you would prefer to pay by credit card you can visit the FHNA website to register:

www.federalhillna.org and click on Membership

Member 1) Last Name:_____________________ First Name:______________________

Member 2) Last Name:_____________________ First Name:______________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________ Email*:_________________________________

Please indicate if you are a Resident ___(Voting) or Non-Resident ___ (Non-Voting Member

Please check if 65 or over: Person 1 above: ____ Person 2 above: ____

Annual dues are $20.00 per person. (Membership for Seniors is complimentary with completed application)

Make checks payable to: Federal Hill Neighborhood Association, Inc.

Return via USPS to: FHNA c/o 30 E. Wheeling St. Baltimore, MD 21230

Or use your American Express, Visa, MasterCard or Discover card to join at FHNA Online

Your top priorities for FHNA:

1) __________________________________________ 2) _________________________________________

3) __________________________________________ 4) _________________________________________

* Your email address will be added to FHNA’s confidential email database for internal use only. You will receive the e-Hillsider electronic newsletter and periodic updates on issues and events of importance to neighborhood residents. Your contact information will not be shared with 3rd parties.


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The first speaker will be Rebecca “Becky” Swanston, on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm.Please also join us then for the official opening of our new exhibit, a selection of Becky’s architectural boards.

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