# MACA Minutes November 2, 2021

The meeting was called to order by President Frank Obermeyer at HCI Community Room at 7 pm. Directors in attendance: Judi Cettel, Ginny Corsini, Nic Covey, Jenny Ferending, Steve Vogel, and Dan Weinstein. Officers in attendance: Sue Zimmerman and Frank Obermeyer. Police Report: Officer Michelle Kleiner reported 1 theft from auto on the Hill at 234 Elsinore at 12:30 pm. People were watching the car when the owner left the car. Unfortunately, she left her purse in the car. Two catalytic converters were taken on October 4 at 10am on VanMeter. These types of crime are prevalent in city and in the suburbs. Please be vigilant and make sure you lock your car and don’t leave anything of value in the car. Fortunately, someone’s Ring camera captured a picture of one of the auto thieves. If you see any suspicious, call the police. Beware of package thieves. Cincinnati Rec. Com: Vanessa Henderson sent in the following:

### Bush Recreation Center 2640 Kemper Lane – 281-1286

Bush Recreation Center needs your input! Ideas for Spring & Summer Programs. CRC is currently hiring for part time positions. Municipal Worker – duties include general cleaning and maintenance. Recreation Leader – After School programs for children & teens. Please visit our website cincyrec.org Bush hours 11:00 am Center will be closed hours 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday – Friday. Saturday 10am – 3:00pm (subject to change). Center will be closed Veterans’ Day 11/11/2021, Thursday, November 25th – Thanksgiving and Friday, November 26th. Have a safe Thanksgiving with your families. Canned Good Food Drive Good Food Drive November 1 – 19t. Donated goods will be given to neighborhood food pantries. CRC Toy Drive Toy Drive November 1 - December 3.. Please drop off new toys at any of the 23 CRC Community Centers. Our Athletic Division is offering winter programs – Girls Volleyball – Saturdays 11/6/21, Youth Basketball – Tuesday & Wednesday 12/7/21 games begin at 4:00 pm and Saturday mornings 12/11/21. Adult basketball begins 1/5/22. All games will be held at North Avondale Community Center located at 617 Clinton Springs Ave. Please contact staff 513-961-1584. CRC – Bush Recreation Center has Senior Bingo on Tuesday & Thursday. Please contact Karen Smith for programs at 513-281-1286. Pickleball program at various centers. Please look on the website cincyrec.org plus), CRC Center Membership Information: Seniors $10.00 (50 Adults $25.00 (25 – 49 yr.) Young Adults $10.00 (18 – 24 yr) Junior $2.00 (5 – 17 yr) Cards are valid at all CRC Recreation. Additional fees may apply for weight rooms. Minutes: The September minutes were approved. The are no October minutes; it was National Night Out.

President’s Report: Report: Frank thanked all the volunteers who helped with National Night Out. El Barril gave us a great deal. Thanks to the police and fire fighters who came. It was a great turnout. The Halloween celebration was a huge success. Hi Fi has opened at the former Hightail building. It is a vinyl bar. The Playhouse is back in business. Maureen Webb has volunteered to run the Mutt Mitts. Jenny Ferneding has been term limited as a director who headed up Clean, Safe, and Attractive. Jenny has done a marvelous job and made many connections with city departments. Jenny reminded people to be vigilant and use cincyfixit.com. So, today is election day for a new director. Tina Russo has volunteered to fill the position. Tina was elected unanimously.

Guest Speaker: Speaker: Bret Michaud announced that the Rookwood Food and Beverage Company is open as of Nov.1. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is an abbreviated menu because getting food supplies is tenuous. Bret says they have the staff. Eventually there will be more Thai entrees added. There will be a bakery. There is a banquet room.