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President
Kathy Lutz
Vice President
Pauletta Dunn
Secretary
Kristina Wilmoth
Treasurer
Lori Ross
At-Large Seats
Doris Hunter, Michael King, Yolanda Taylor.
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Grant Beach Neighborhood is very excited to welcome in 2018 with a new Executive Committee on which there are many new faces. We are looking forward to returning to our roots as a neighborhood with events and activities intended to include all of our neighbors and provide support in meaningful ways.
One change that happened prior to the Nov. 20 election concerns the Thursday produce distribution – a partnership between Springfield Community Gardens and Ozarks Food Harvest.
When this program was begun over three and a half years ago, through the efforts of Richard Napieralski, the Hovey House was a convenient location. However, it has not been a workable space during inclement weather and the arrangement of the space has proven to be less than ideal. Thankfully, The Fairbanks has graciously come to the rescue and will now host the weekly produce drop inside, out of the weather, with room to grow.
We are ever so grateful and happy that this move will not only benefit our neighbors who will now not have to sit outside in the cold, but it will make Hovey House available for events and activities on Thursdays once again. This change is welcome!
As a matter of fact, it is the goal of GBNA to have Hovey House open every weekday beginning in January. We have people already eager to volunteer one or more shifts. If you would be willing to help with that please give us a call! Orientation will be provided and shifts can be morning, afternoon or evening.
Even though it is just beginning to get cold, Grant Beach is also looking towards springtime and the next session of Grant Beach Sports with soccer. We have many great volunteers who coach, run concessions and help in other ways but we are always looking for more.
If you have an interest in volunteering to coach soccer or baseball please contact Yolanda Taylor at 417-952-5735. She is very approachable and will be happy to explain the process if you are new to coaching. Soccer signups for participants will begin the end of January. Visit the Grant Beach Sports Facebook page for updates and registration events and deadlines.