HVNA

African American Educational Summit
On Thursday, April 3rd, from 4 pm to 7 pm there will be a summit regarding the special issues affecting our kids. The summit will be at Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, 1050 McAllister St.

This is the second of two important summits to discuss the issues and concerns regarding African American students in San Francisco. There will be four panels: Students, Parents, Community and Educators. Some of the topics to be discussed are: African American Achievement Gap; Student, Youth and Young Adult Empowerment/Participation; Parent Empowerment; African American Educators Participation; African American Community Involvement; Educational Technology; African American Students and Adult Health Issues; and Student and Youth Employment.

The general public is welcome to attend the summit. For more information, contact Dr. James M. Calloway, 415-240-6086 or email j.m.calloway@worldnet.att.net

Does Not Compute?
Adult Computer Literacy Classes will be offered this Spring by the Western Addition Beacon Center, located at John Muir Elementary School. This is an excellent opportunity to learn (more) about popular computer programs. All classes are designed to meet adults where they are in their learning to gain greater knowledge of computer technology. ESL-Spanish speaking adults are welcome to participate as well. There is a bilingual facilitator available to meet the needs of the participants.

Date: Tuesday & Thursday, starting April 1st (for four weeks)
Time: 4 pm–6 pm

Week 1 & 2 will cover Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher.

Week 3 will cover Computer Graphic and Web Design: (html codes and tags).
Week 4 will cover Computer Software installation and hard ware assembly.
Info: Lakhami Konte, Technology Coordinator, WA Beacon Center at (415) 749-2714 or LKonte@ymcasf.org

Olsen Steps Down

HVNA Shows Appreciation as Olsen Steps Down. Public Safety committee Co-chair and PTA President Gail Baugh presents long time Board member and HVNA President Paul Olsen a token of appreciation from the Board and members of the organization. Olsen was also presented with a Certificate of Honor from the Board of Supervisors by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, and a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Assembly by Ana Damiani of Assemblyman Mark Leno’s office. Photo Karen Parry.

March Membership Meeting
This month we will have a Town Hall style meeting for all neighbors to chime in on how we can bring about change in the community. Come and let your voice be heard.

What’s working? What’s not? Do you have a gripe to get off your chest? An idea on how to make things better?

A question about how things get done (or should get done)?

Come and participate!
HVNA committees will also hold smaller meetings over the course of the evening so that neighbors can get to know people with similar interests.

Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be a member or own a home to participate. (HVNA membership is open to all: renters, owners, businesses and organizations.)

April Membership Meeting
We will be looking toward the June Elections and how that will affect people throughout the neighborhood and the City. There are many candidates and issues on the ballot and we all need to be informed.

Please note: committees normally meet on a monthly basis. Refer to the calendar page. If you don’t see the meeting you would like to attend listed, the contact information for each committee is here.

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