Location: Nomad Bar

Minutes: There was no motion and no vote to approve last meeting’s minutes.

Annual Holiday Party

The association held its annual holiday party. Rodney Ahart recognized Congressman Lloyd Doggett, Constable Bruce Elfant, and a representative of State Representative Dawnna Dukes. He also presented outgoing association secretary Michael Caesar with an award and announced a thank you gift to be presented to Lori Weber for her longtime work on the association newsletter. Katherin Brewer, the executive director of Austin Partners in Education, spoke and provided brochures on the organization and a list of open volunteer positions. Association member Bret Fulkerson gave an update on the Los Tequileros issue and left Alcoholic Beverage Commission complaint forms to be mailed in addressed envelopes he provided. Member Howie Richie announced Darrell Mayer’s annual wassail. There was also made available a petition for members to sign if they wished to express support for the association’s resolution concerning the traffic light at Cameron and Reinli/Northridge; the petition will be sent to city council. Representative Doggett spoke briefly. Attendees joined in the songs led by Judith Hutchison, Dolly Lambdin, and Mark Boyden. City councilman Lee Leffingwell was also present and spoke. Attendees were also entertained by the singing of Deborah Duncan. There was an announcement about movies at Dottie Jordan Park. The Strollers took the stage and played while the audience enjoyed the potluck offerings and socialized. Many thanks to the Nomad for their great job hosting the event.