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KMCA QuarterlyMeeting – Monday September 30th @ 7:30 PM

Dear Kemp Mill Neighbor,
 
You are invited to the Kemp Mill Civic Association’s quarterly meeting which will be held Monday September 30 at Kemp Mill Elementary School from 7:30pm-8:50pm.  An agenda for the meeting is below. 
 
We will be hearing from Doug Gaddis, executive director of Silver Spring Village.  Silver Spring Village is an organization serving older adults in our community by providing resources necessary for these residents to live independently in their current homes.  Silver Spring Village was recently recognized by Fortune magazine in its recent article naming Silver Spring, Maryland as the best place in America for multigenerational families.  Doug will talk with us about some of the services Silver Spring Village offers residents in our community, ways to get involved or volunteer, and resources that older adults (or their relatives) should be aware of.
 
We will also be discussing the weekly Friday-Sunday closure of Sligo Creek Parkway to drivers.  We will discuss a resolution stating that it is KMCA’s policy that the road should be open on Fridays and every night (but not on weekends during the day), and directing the Board to work with neighboring civic associations and County leaders to try to make that happen.  If you have views on this issue–either way–please make your voice heard!
 
I look forward to seeing you on Monday!  
 
Thanks,
Jules
 

Jules Szanton 

President, KMCA 
President@KempMillCivic.org 
443-453-6068
 

Sunday December 15th: Community Cleanup – Arcola Avenue

Help us keep Arcola Avenue clean and socialize with your neighbors!

We’ll meet up at the park on the corner of Lamberton and Arcola at 1:00 PM and break into groups to pick up trash on Arcola between University Blvd and Kemp Mill  Road before meeting back up at the park to drop off the trash and recyclables we’ve collected.

If you have questions, please reach out to Melanie at cleanupcommittee@kempmillcivic.org, or by phone or text at 646-421-0328.

Monday October 14th (Indigenous Peoples Day): Community Cleanup – Arcola Avenue

Help us keep Arcola Avenue clean and socialize with your neighbors!

We’ll meet up at the park on the corner of Lamberton and Arcola at 10:30am and break into groups to pick up trash on Arcola between University Blvd and Kemp Mill  Road before meeting back up at the park to drop off the trash and recyclables we’ve collected.

If you have questions, please reach out to Melanie at cleanupcommittee@kempmillcivic.org, or by phone or text at 646-421-0328.

Sunday August 25th: Community Cleanup – Arcola Avenue

RESCHEDULED – Originally Sunday August 18th

Help us keep Arcola Avenue clean and socialize with your neighbors!

We’ll meet up at the park on the corner of Lamberton and Arcola at 10:30am and break into groups to pick up trash on Arcola between University Blvd and Kemp Mill  Road before meeting back up at the park to drop off the trash and recyclables we’ve collected.

If you have questions, please reach out to Melanie at cleanupcommittee@kempmillcivic.org, or by by phone or text at 646-421-0328.

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KMCA General Meeting – June 27, 2024 at Odessa Shannon Middle School

Dear Kemp Mill Neighbor,

You are invited to the Kemp Mill Civic Association’s quarterly meeting which will be held Thursday June 27 at Odessa Shannon Middle School from 7:30pm-8:50pm. An agenda for the meeting is below.

We will be hearing from a prosecutor with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (specific speaker to be named later). The State’s Attorney’s Office will discuss crime trends in our neighborhood, and their office’s efforts to prosecute and deter crime.

We’ll also hold elections for several Board positions, recognize some of the people who made this month’s Kemp Mill Community Day such a success, and hear updates on the Kersey-Auth Bridge, the Arcola Avenue road segment we’ve adopted, and the latest from our Landscaping, Sidewalks, and Transportation committees.

I look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Thanks,
Jules

Jules Szanton
President, KMCA
President@KempMillCivic.org

Kemp Mill Civic Association Quarterly Meeting Agenda

June 27, 2024; 7:30 pm
Odessa Shannon Middle School

• 7:30 pm: Administrative Matters
o Call to order

o Adoption of agenda/previous minutes: https://www.kempmillcivic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/KMCA-Q1-Mtg-Minutes-2024mar25.pdf

o Treasurer’s report: Balance of funds and membership numbers

• 7:35 pm: Invited Guest – Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office
o KMCA has invited the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office to discuss public safety issues in our neighborhood, and the SAO’s efforts to prosecute and deter crime.
o There will be an opportunity for questions from members of the community.

• 8:05pm: 2024 Community Day Recognitions
o We will express our appreciation for volunteers and sponsors who helped make the 2024 Community Day such a successful event.

• 8:15pm: Elections
o The following candidates have been nominated for KMCA board positions:
▪ Vice President: Jonathan Aghion
▪ Treasurer: Anna Waller
▪ Director: Alan Felsen
▪ Director: Maria Lopez
▪ Director: Gil Chlewicki
o Other candidacies may be proposed from the floor.

• 8:25pm: Kersey-Auth Bridge update from VP Jonathan Aghion

o The County has officially responded to public comments on the Kersey-Auth bridge. At our last meeting, the membership voted to support the proposed project, with the request that the County plant three new trees for each mature tree to be removed. The project is continuing to move forward, with construction projected to begin this fall.
o Jonathan will discuss a proposal to include a commemorative plaque on the new bridge.

• 8:40pm: Committee Updates
o Cleanup
o Landscaping
o Sidewalks
o Transportation

• 8:50pm: Adjourn

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Join KMCA or Renew Your Membership at Community Day This Sunday!

KMCA will be accepting new membership applications and renewals at Community Day on Sunday June 2, 2024 between noon and 4 PM at Kemp Mill Shopping Center. 

Anyone signing up for a new membership or renewing/extending their existing membership at Community Day will receive a free beverage, snack size bag of chips or cotton candy in addition to a free KMCA tote! 

Make sure to visit the KMCA tent near the MVA office to sign up or renew.  We look forward to seeing you there.

You can check your current membership status at https://www.kempmillcivic.org/membership/

 

Sunday June 9th: Community Cleanup – Arcola Avenue

Kemp Mill Civic Association has adopted the stretch of Arcola Avenue from University Blvd. to Kemp Mill Road and organizes cleanups of the road every other month.

We’ll meet up at the park on the corner of Lamberton and Arcola at 10:30 am, hand out supplies, and then break up into 4 groups (2 groups will head towards University, and 2 will head towards Kemp Mill) and then we’ll meet back at the starting point to drop off the trash and recyclables we’ve collected.

If you have questions, please reach out to Melanie at cleanupcommittee@kempmillcivic.org, or by by phone or text at 646-421-0328.

This is a great opportunity to socialize with neighbors and help us keep our community clean!

Community Cleanup

Kemp Mill Neighbors,
 

For those who haven’t already seen the signs, the Kemp Mill Civic Association has adopted the stretch of Arcola Avenue from University Blvd. to Kemp Mill Road, and the Cleanup Committee is organizing our first community cleanup this Sunday at 1pm!

We’ll meet up at the park on the corner of Lamberton on Arcola at 1pm, hand out supplies, and then break up into 4 groups (2 groups will head towards University, and 2 will head towards Kemp Mill) and then we’ll meet back at the starting point to drop off the trash and recyclables we’ve collected.  This should be a great opportunity to meet neighbors and help us keep our community clean!

A huge thank you to Melanie Goodrich, the chair of our Cleanup Committe, for leading this effort!  If you have questions, please reach out to Melanie at cleanupcommittee@kempmillcivic.org, or by by phone or text at 646-421-0328.

Kemp Mill Community Day

Community Day 2024

Kemp Mill Community Day will be on Sunday, June 2, 2024, Noon to 4:00 p.m., in the Kemp Mill Shopping Center located at Arcola Avenue and Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring. This free event will feature activities, entertainment, food and fun for all ages.

More information can be found here: https://www.kempmillcivic.org/community-day/