BRIERWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
Jacksonville, FL

PAST MEETING NOTICES AND BULLETIN BOARD ITEMS

Meeting & Bulletin Board Notices for previous years are listed here since much of the information that was posted continues to be useful. These historic listings will provide both longtime and new residents of Brierwood with an overview of the various activities that the Brierwood Neighborhood Association (BNA) has been involved with. In addition, there is an opportunity for all residents to view the many guest speakers who have contributed to the quality of our BNA meetings.
MEETING & BULLETIN BOARD NOTICES FOR PREVIOUS YEARS 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017

	September 2017 - (Previous Meeting): Sep 21, 2017 Guest Speaker: Meeting Topic: New BNA Signs & General Meeting
	June, July & August 2017 - No Meetings
	May 2017 - (Previous Meeting): May 18, 2017 Guest Speaker: Meeting Topic: General Meeting at Wicked Barley Restaurant - 6:30 - 8:30 pm - "Dutch Treat" (pay for own meal)
	April 2017 - (Previous Meeting): Apr 20, 2017 Guest Speaker: Mr. Daryl Davis, Field Representative, (JEA), (Jacksonville Electric Authority) Meeting Topic: ECO - Shop Smart (What you need to know about LED &CFL bulbs)
	March 2017 - Previous Meeting): Mar 16, 2017 Guest Speaker: Meeting Topic: General Meeting
	February 2017 - (Previous Meeting): Feb 16, 2017 Guest Speaker: Marian Graham, Loan Officer, Movement Mortgage Company Meeting Topic: Chili Dinner Meeting, 6:30 pm - BNA members meet to enjoy a chili dinner provided by the officers and residents of the BNA.
	January 2017 - (Previous Meeting): Jan 19, 2017 Guest Speaker: Sabrina Wickham & Justin Timmons, Watson Realtors Meeting Topic: Real Estate - Property Values in the Brierwood Area
	December 2016 - (Previous Meeting): Dec 15, 2016 Guest Speaker: No December Meeting Meeting Topic: No December Meeting
	November 2016 - (Previous Meeting): Nov 17, 2016 Guest Speaker: Lori Boyer, City Council President Meeting Topics: (1) Update on Events Affecting the Brierwood Community (2) Major Improvements to the Alejandro Garces Camp Tomahawk Park & Trail. (See below) (Click on image to see larger image.) Park Improvements:

	October 2016 - (Previous Meeting): Oct 20, 2016 Guest Speaker: General Meeting Meeting Topic: General Meeting
	September 2016 - (Previous Meeting): Sep 15, 2016 Guest Speaker: Zendra Spikes, Branch Manager, First Citizens Bank, San Marco Office Meeting Topic: Bank Related Topic
	May 2016 - (Previous Meeting): May 19, 2016 Guest Speaker: Mr. Tobin Turney, Spokesman for Wicked Barley Brewery & Restaurant Meeting Topic: Mr. Turney will speak about the new business being built. (Located at Baymeadows Road on the banks of Goodbys Creek)
	April 2016 - (Previous Meeting): Apr 21, 2016 Guest Speaker: Lori Boyer, City Council Member Meeting Topic: Upate on Zone 3
	March 2016 - (Previous Meeting): Mar 17, 2016 Guest Speaker: Jon Spickelmier, Owner of Spickelmier Insurance Meeting Topic: Home & Flood Insurance
	February 2016 (Previous Meeting): Feb 18, 2016 Meeting Topic: Officer Appreciation Chili Dinner Meeting BNA members met to enjoy a chili dinner provided by the officers and residents of the BNA.
	January 2016 - (Previous Meeting): Jan 21, 2016 Guest Speaker:Inspector Clarence Hodge, III, Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Meeting Topic: Fire & Rescue Information

	December 2015 (Previous Meeting): NO MEETING
	November 2015 (Previous Meeting): Nov 19th, 2015 Guest Speaker: Ms. Spassoff, Principal of Beauclerc Elementary School Meeting Topic: Brierwood Community Updates, in addition to Speaker
	October 2015 (Previous Meeting): Oct 15th, 2015 Guest Speaker: Lori N. Boyer, City Council Member & Vice-President Meeting Topic: Update on City Council District 5(To Be Announced)
	September 2015 (Previous Meeting): Sep 17th, 2015 Guest Speaker: Russ Frack, BNA Treasurer, and AT&T Representative Meeting Topic: General
	June, July, August 2015 (Previous Meeting): NO MEETINGS
	May 2015 (Previous Meeting): May 21st, 2015 Meeting Topic: Important Discussion.
	April 2015 (Previous Meeting): Apr 16th, 2015 Guest Speaker: Lora Lewis - Longtime resident of Brierwood Meeting Topic: Gardening in North .
	March 2015 (Previous Meeting): Mar 19th, 2015 Meeting Topic: Officer Appreciation Chili Dinner Meeting BNA members enjoyed a chili dinner provided by the officers and residents of the BNA. In addition to multiple pots of chili, residents enjoyed salads, side dishes, deserts and refreshments.
	February 2015 (Previous Meeting): Feb 19th, 2015 Guest Speaker: Dr. Neill R. Graff-Radford, M.D., Professor of Neurology Meeting Topic: RECRUITMENT FOR TWO STUDIES RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: 1. Clinical trial testing a medication to prevent Alzheimer's disease. 2. A longitudinal study where participants are followed annually to conduct memory testing for research purposes. Summary: Dr. Graff-Radford, MD, of the Mayo Clinic, provided information on the study that he is involved with regarding the determination of the effectiveness of a new drug that is anticipated to be effective in preventing the onset of Alzheimer's disease in individuals who have evidence of amyloid buildup in their brain. The Study: The Mayo Clinic is participating in a study of 1,000 people (volunteers) who have evidence of amyloid deposition on their Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan, but otherwise have normal memory and cognitive functions. The age range for participation in this study is from 65 to 85. An initial PET scan is completed to determine any evidence of amyloid, and those individuals who do have evidence of amyloid would be qualified for participation in the study. All costs associated with this study (initial qualifying PET scan, other PET scans, etc.) will be covered by the organizations conducting the blind study. Half of the participants accepted in the study will receive the drug being tested and half will receive a placebo. The study is expected to last for 3 years, with tests involving individuals in the study being conducted once a month. The individuals participating in the study have the opportunity to help contribute toward the development of a drug to prevent Alzheimer's disease in individuals with evidence of amyloid deposition in their brain (PET scan). Additional Information: For additional information at the Mayo Clinic regarding Dr. Graff-Rdford, MD and his studies please click on the following link: Mayo Clinic
	January 2015 (Previous Meeting): NO MEETING


	November 2014 Meeting: Meeting Topic: Restructuring to maximize efficiency and cost in the police department. Guest Speaker: Jay Farhat, Candidate for Sheriff
	October 2014 Meeting: Meeting Topic: Presentation On The Most Comfortable Recliner/Lift Chair in America Guest Speaker: Joseph Bencze, The Home Ability Store, 904-999-4705
	September 2014 Meeting: Meeting Topic: Area Updates Guest Speaker: Lori N. Boyer, City Council Member
	May 2014 Meeting: Meeting Topic: A HEALTHY FLORIDA WORKS Guest Speaker: Troy Thurmond - RN, BSN, Director, Surgical Services, St. Vincents' Southside.
	February 2014 Meeting: Meeting Topic: THE PALAZZO ON ST. JOHNS Development at 3958 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32217 Guest Speaker: Tamara Lauridsen - Sales Specialist for The Palazzo On St. Johns. (Refreshments were be provided by Speaker.)


	September 2013 Meeting: Meeting Topics: • Brierwood Neighborhood Organizational Status and Update • Neighborhood Meeting Notifications • Crime Alerts from JSO (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office) • Important Information from the City of Jacksonville.
	May 2013 Meeting: Meeting Topic: 5TH DISTRICT UPDATE Guest Speaker: MS. LORI N. BOYER, Council Woman 5th District Lori Boyer talked with the Brierwood residents about her first two years in office. She discussed the three branches of our city government (EXECUTIVE/Mayor, LEGISLATIVE/City Council and JUDICIAL) and how her actual responsibilities as councilwoman matched up with her expectations of what the job really entailed. She also discussed some expected changes to new businesses, and handed out a questionnaire to which Brierwood Residents completed and returned to her. She will use this in evaluating her work and to give her a better idea of what the residents choice of options would be regarding decreased services vs increased taxes.

	April 2013 Meeting: Meeting Topic: UPDATE ON ZONE 3 Guest Speaker: Mike Johnson, New Zone 3 Chief, JSO. Mike Johnson, our New Zone 3 Commander, as well as three other JSO police officers, attended our BNA meeting. The new commander presented his credentials reviewed recent developments at the JSO. He also highlighted the significant reduction in crimes in Jacksonville, FL. More specifically, he said that there was a -8.3% reduction in crimes in Zone 3, which is the area in which our Brierwood community resides.
	March 2013 Meeting: Meeting Topic: CODE COMPLIANCE Guest Speaker: Robert Crawford, Code Compliance Officer Robert Crawford provided Brierwood residents with updated information on code enforcement and changes in the laws.
	February 2013 Meeting: Meeting Topic: SIGN APPRECIATION CHILI DINNER Brierwood residents met tonight for a complimentary Chili Dinner at the Baymeadows Community Church (BNA meeting place) in celebration for the completion of the new Brierwood Entrance signs. All types of chili were served as well as side dishes of tossed salad, rolls, cole slaw, corn bread, cake, cookies, brownies, cherry cobbler and other desserts. All had a good time. During the meeting a slide show of the new San Clerc Road Brierwood Wall Sign was shown along with the landscaping completed by BNA members.
	January 2013 Meeting: There was no Guest Speaker this week Topic: Discussion will include our 2013 schedule along with planning the February 21st Entrance Sign celebration chili dinner.


	November 2012 Meeting: There was no Guest Speaker this week. Topic: We had a very important business meeting and prepared for the Holiday Season in the Brierwood neighborhood.
	October 2012 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Ms. Kimberly Scott, M.P.A., Chief Municipal Code Compliance Division, who spoke about general questions such as how the Municipal Code Compliance Division investigates the following property issues: nuisance overgrowth/trash; unsafe structures; unmaintained pools; graffiti (non-public areas); abandoned/junk vehicles on private properties; residential and commercial minimum property standards; zoning, and; illegal signage on public and private properties.
	2012 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 10-2-12 The annual National Night Out was held in our neighborhood on October 2, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on an individual basis. (Previously held in August, National Night was moved to October for Duval County.)
	September 2012 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Ms. Rosalind Fullard , PrePlanner & Family Service Counselor Ms. Fullard is a representative for Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes & Cemetery. She talked about a Personal Planning Guide which will provides the answers to all of the questions that a Funeral Director would ask.
	August 2012 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Charlie Mann , Zoning Consultant who discussed the new Dollar General store going into the Goodby's Creek area on Baymeadows. Brierwood Neighborhood Association members expressed their concerns and had input with regard to requirements to add landscaping, adequate entrances, etc.
	Special Note SHADCO AT SAFETY FAIR: The Jacksonville Safety Fair was held at the Avenues Mall on Saturday. SHADCO (Sheriffs' Advisory Council) provided a booth with various handouts and information. The photo is of the SHADCO members manning the booth as well as officers from JSO (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)and other participants. (Click on photo to see full sized photo.)
	June & July 2012 Meetings: Please be aware that there was not a meeting in June or July 2012.
	May 2012 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Ms. Ashley Smith Juarez, who is running for the School Board. She presented her credentials for the office she is seeking and the interest she has in giving back to Jacksonville community in the position of member of the School Board. She also answered many questions asked by BNA members about her positions on various issues relating to the public schools.
	April 2012 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Mr. Ozzie Mechoso, Manager of the First Citizens Bank who spoke about the services provided by First Citizens Bank (formerly IronStone Bank), located on the corner of Baymeadows & Old Kings Road.


	September 2011 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Ms. Lori Boyer, our City Councilwoman, who discussed redistricting and the impact it may have on the Brierwood Community.
	May 2011 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Ms. Lori Boyer, our Newly Elected City Councilwoman.
	March 2011 Meeting : The Guest Speaker was Jon Spickelmier, owner of the Spickelmier Insurance Agency, talked about aspects of the various types of insurance.
	February 2011 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Jack Daniels who is running for District 5 City Council to replace Art Shad.


	September 2010 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Steve Hyers who is running for District 5 City Council to replace Art Shad.
	2010 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 8-8-2010 The annual National Night Out was held in our neighborhood from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on an individual basis.
	May 2010 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Lori Nemeyer Boyer - Ms. Boyer intends to become a candidate to replace Art Shad on the City Council due to term limits. Lori has already visited with our association Chairman and they have taken a tour of Brierwood Area.
	April 2010 Meeting: TOPIC: (General Meeting)
	March 2010 Meeting: TOPIC: Florida-Friendly Landscaping For Links to "Resources for Florida-Friendly Landscaping" click here: Landscape Links or on the image below.
	February 2010 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was Art Shad, City Councilman.
	January 2010 Meeting: The Guest Speaker was to have been Bobby L. Deal, Assistant Chief, Zone 3 Commander, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Other officers replaced him for this night. He will return at a later date.


	December 2009 Meeting: Meeting cancelled for holiday season.
	November 2009 Meeting: The guest speaker was Ms. Annetta Kornblum, the Beauclerc Elementary School Principal, who addressed the Brierwood Neighborhood Association.
	October 2009 Meetings: The Guest Speaker was Kimberly Scott, M.P.A. Chief Municipal Code Compliance Division, City of Jacksonville. The topic was Code Enforcement in residential areas.
	FAMILY ART FEST: On 11-14/15-09
	September 2009 Meeting : The Guest speaker was Eddie R. Forest, from Classic Fence, a family owned business located on Craven Road, who spoke about home fencing. He also answered many questions posed by residents of Brierwood regarding fences such as different types, heights, materials, etc. They provide free estimates.
	JACKSONVILLE ZOO: : 8-14-09 ONE DAY. TWO BUCKS. TONS OF FUN! It�s $2 Day at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens; On August 14, 2009 Only.
	2009 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 8-8-09 The annual National Night Out for Brierwood was combined with the monthly August Brierwood Association Meeting and was held on Tuesday August 4th, 2009 at 6-9 pm at the Baymeadows Baptist Church, 4826 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32217 (SW corner of Baymeadows & Craven Road). Food and Drinks were provide by the Church Youth Program. Entertainment was provided by Moose & Friend, a blue grass band, and desserts were provided by Brierwood Association members.