New City Manager meets with San Rafael Neighborhood Leaders
Carolyn Lenert and Steve Patterson with New City Manager, Nancy Mackle
Coalition President Carolyn Lenart and Federation President Steve Patterson co-sponsored a reception April 4th to meet new City Manager, Nancy Mackle,
For those who didn't get to meet her then,
The City Manager will host two community meetings. The first next Thursday, April 14 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Terra Linda Community Center - 650 Del Ganado Avenue - Across from Scotty's Market and next to the S. R. Fire Station 6. Also April 20th at Pickleweed Community Center from 5:30-7:00.
There are a lot of issues that will need her attention during the coming months. It's your chance to let her know that our community cares.
In Memory of Dick Watts, FSRN Board Member
RICHARD LEONARD WATTS 1937 - 2010
"One generation plants the trees; Another gets the shade." Chinese Proverb Those of us fortunate enough to be part of Dick Watts' life will always enjoy the shade of his love and generosity. Richard Leonard Watts was born in New York and raised in New Jersey. A graduate of Princeton and Purdue, he studied chemical engineering and went on to a distinguished career in that field with Chevron. A long-time Marin County resident, Dick dedicated his retirement years to the service of his church, Lincoln Hill Community Church, and his community.
He was active in organizations including the Sun Valley Neighborhood Association and the San Rafael Federation of Neighborhoods. Dick was particularly proud about his work on the 2020 General Plan Steering Committee for the City of San Rafael. Dick tackled his every occupation enthusiastically and efficiently. But, he also took time to enjoy himself. He was an avid tennis player and swimmer, and could often be found at the theater or in a College of Marin Italian language class. He traveled the world. And, as he was truly an engineer at heart, we know he enjoyed researching and planning trips as much as taking them. Dick was a very intelligent man. But, he will be remembered for his wisdom, earned from a life well lived. He died July 1st, at home, on his own terms, after a brief bout with cancer. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 15 years, Nadine Watts, two daughters, Jill Silvestri and Laura Wise, three sons, Brant, Kell and Cade Hardin and six grandchildren.
Published in Marin Independent Journal from July 3 to July 9, 2010
"One generation plants the trees; Another gets the shade." Chinese Proverb Those of us fortunate enough to be part of Dick Watts' life will always enjoy the shade of his love and generosity. Richard Leonard Watts was born in New York and raised in New Jersey. A graduate of Princeton and Purdue, he studied chemical engineering and went on to a distinguished career in that field with Chevron. A long-time Marin County resident, Dick dedicated his retirement years to the service of his church, Lincoln Hill Community Church, and his community.
He was active in organizations including the Sun Valley Neighborhood Association and the San Rafael Federation of Neighborhoods. Dick was particularly proud about his work on the 2020 General Plan Steering Committee for the City of San Rafael. Dick tackled his every occupation enthusiastically and efficiently. But, he also took time to enjoy himself. He was an avid tennis player and swimmer, and could often be found at the theater or in a College of Marin Italian language class. He traveled the world. And, as he was truly an engineer at heart, we know he enjoyed researching and planning trips as much as taking them. Dick was a very intelligent man. But, he will be remembered for his wisdom, earned from a life well lived. He died July 1st, at home, on his own terms, after a brief bout with cancer. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 15 years, Nadine Watts, two daughters, Jill Silvestri and Laura Wise, three sons, Brant, Kell and Cade Hardin and six grandchildren.
Published in Marin Independent Journal from July 3 to July 9, 2010
~JOIN US--Membership year 2011~
A call to Neighborhood Associations and Individuals--
“We are stronger with you, than without you…”
Do not underestimate what your membership and support mean to our organization. Please re-new or join our group and support our activities and initiatives. THX..
Steve Patterson—Chair, 453-6541,stephenpatterson.1@comcast.net
Tymber Cavasian—Vice Chair, 459-4337,tymber@distinctivebuilders.com
Vickie Hatos—Treasurer, 456-5947, vickiehatos@comcast.net
~Send checks with Association Name, contact person, address & email...
TO:
Federation of SR Neighborhoods
Post Office Box 151485
San Rafael, CA. 94915-1485 THANKS…!
- Individual Membership Dues--$25
- Neighborhood Association Dues $50-100 (smaller and new groups-$50, larger/established $75++, plus!)
- The Residents of SR need a Neighborhood Focus and Voice! The Federation provides this by:
- Holding regular meetings with neighborhood leaders.
- Maintaining effective relationships and communications with Council Members, City Manager and other department heads.
- Acting as a Champion of multi-neighborhood issues as well as downtown interests and concerns.
- Serving as an advocacy group on behalf of neighborhoods south of Puerto Suello Hill.
- Focusing and acting on issues that protect and enhance neighborhood character and integrity.
- Working closely in collaboration with an array of parties.
- Speaking with a voice that is heard and listened to
- And much much more…
Steve Patterson—Chair, 453-6541,stephenpatterson.1@comcast.net
Tymber Cavasian—Vice Chair, 459-4337,tymber@distinctivebuilders.com
Vickie Hatos—Treasurer, 456-5947, vickiehatos@comcast.net
~Send checks with Association Name, contact person, address & email...
TO:
Federation of SR Neighborhoods
Post Office Box 151485
San Rafael, CA. 94915-1485 THANKS…!
