CRA Extraordinary Newsletter

October 2004

CHAIRMAN WANTED!

ALIVE!

The CraigPark Residentsą Association is responsible to its members and residents in Craighall and Craighall Park. Its market encompasses approximately 10 000 people in addition to offices, commercial houses and shops.

The CRA has come a long way in its 40 years of existence and with changing times still has a long way to go.  To protect its assets and activities, the CRA can confidently say it has:

• A strong membership
• A solid financial base
• A strong executive committee
• A community anxious to retain its high standards and reputation

• Treasury
• Environment
• Town Planning
• Security
• Community Affairs
• Membership
• Communications
• Traffic

One of these executives ­ its Chairman ­ intends stepping down before the next AGM in May 2005. He should have stepped down in May 2004 (according to the constitution of the CRA), but unfortunately there were no takers from within the executive, nor from within our two suburbs.

This time around he will definitely not be able to continue due to pressure of work.  If however, we do manage to find a replacement (which we MUST do) he could continue in the executive until the 2005 AGM, on the basis of assisting the new chair and/or continuing with the Safety and Security portfolio.

I know this is going to happen (and so does my wife!) because this is me ‹John Turpin, your current chair ‹writing this e-letter to you! I wonąt hide the fact that the job takes time (at least 3 hours per day during the week) and although not in any way lucrative (in fact, rather expensive) it is very rewarding in the sense that you can make a difference in the development and security of your community.

Contact me, John Turpin (011 435 4547 ­ office) or jrturpin@mweb.co.za to:

1. have a chat with me if you are interested;   or
2. with any ideas of anyone you feel has potential.

This is very urgent.  Please continue to help us help you.