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<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello Block
Leaders!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have a question
for all of you, and would appreciate a response from each of you as soon as
possible. I know that we are all very busy people, but I am disappointed
that I did not see more of you at the Luau Party on April 29th. Some of you told
me you could not make it, either in advance or close to the event, but there
were more who had RSVP'd to come but did not make it. It was a wonderful party
and I would have liked to share it with all of you.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>My Americorps
training tells me that I can not say thank you enough to our wonderful
volunteers. The work you are doing in the community is so necessary, and I would
like to have one more event in July to show our appreiciation for your time and
effort. I am considering a week-night dinner or Sunday brunch at a local
restaurant, but I need to know if you will come. I have a small amount of grant
money to use to organize this event, and can seek donations as
well.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial
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<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>My question is, do
you want to be thanked? Do you want to come to a dinner or brunch in recognition
of your efforts? I feel like momentum for this program is going to the block
level, which is great, but the last meeting I held only 6 block leaders
attended. There are technically 29 block leaders now, with varying levels of
activity. Those who attended the last meeting did not feel that an appreciation
event was appropriate, or that they even wanted to attend. I certainly do not
want to organize an event if noone will come! </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Please let me know
what your preference is. If coming to an event like this is not your cup of tea,
let me know. I will look to use the grant money for other uses. If I get an
overwhelming response of interest, I am willing to do as much work as necessary
to give you all an amazing meal in appreciation of all your hard work. It's up
to you!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=421122017-09052006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks for sharing
your thoughts with me,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jeni Spevak</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Block Leader Coordinator</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>Charles Village Community Benefits
District</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>2301 N Charles St - Baltimore, MD
21218</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial size=2>410-235-4411 x16</FONT></DIV>
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