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We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30am.  May meeting by Zoom

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WESTBURY AREA IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION AT A GLANCE

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WAIC & SuperNeighborhood 37

Incorporated in 1991, the purpose of the 501c3 non-profit WAIC (Westbury Area Improvement Corporation) is to improve the quality of life for residents of the Westbury area of Houston, Texas.

The WAIC and the Westbury Civic Club jointly make up the Westbury37 SuperNeighborhood, as defined by the City of Houston.The WAIC board has representatives from local schools, non-profit institutions, businesses, local organizations, plus residents who live within the boundaries of the Westbury SuperNeighborhood.    

City of Houston -  Land Use Map for Westbury and Demographics   

 

Improving Westbury

Focus areas include:
* Support and manage the Westbury Community Garden
* Support for public parks & green spaces (Chimney Rock Park, Hager Park, Westbury Park, Willow Waterhole Park, Levitt Pavilion Houston,  trails and esplanades, and the Westbury Community Garden)
* Support for local schools & youth enrichment
* Support for programs at the city Platou Community Center
* Relationships between local businesses and residents
* Services from city, state, and federal governments

The monthly WAIC & SuperNeighborhood meeting occurs every third Wednesday at 9:30 AM.  

                                                  May 17, 2023 Meeting by Zoom link at 9:30 AM

Westbury Area Improvement Corporation (WAIC) Board Meeting &Westbury Super Neighborhood #37 Monthly

To Join Zoom Meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82525800161?pwd=MGcrbUpEL3IyOURjU3J6OTVpOUFZdz09

Meeting ID: 825 2580 0161    Passcode: 754930

        

Call to Order & Welcome 9:30 am & Introductions and Visitors, if any      

       

Speaker :    TBA  

   Secretary: Minutes from April 2023 (attached)     

Treasurers  report:   

Old Business: Eyes on Hillcroft   _ New owner for apartments

 

Online business:      May 19th  is Spring Fest at Anderson Elementary.  Principal Erica Tran has requested our support again for this event to help with the bouncy house, games, and balloons. She is requesting $500.00.

Motion by Kathryn Noser  to approve the $500.00 to Anderson Elementary for Spring Fest.  Seconded by Susan Shafer. Passed with votes by Reeder. Stow, Selig, Rochske, Brown, Hartman     

                 

New business:  

 

  • Houston Public Works Public Engagement for Projects in Your Neighborhood!" Thursday, May 18th at 2:00PM-3:00PM

https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/dcc8a792-e2e5-44a7-9604-bc18496fc000@57a85a10-258b-45b4-a519-c96c7721094c

 

  • Summer meetings: June, July hiatus and resume in August

  • Tomato Tasting June 3, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

        

Announcements from Community Partners – around the table        

      

      

     Incorporated in 1991, the purpose of the 501c3 non-profit WAIC (Westbury Area Improvement Corporation) is to improve the quality of life for residents of the Westbury area of Houston, Texas.  Mission:  The purpose of the Westbury Area Improvement Corporation (WAIC) shall be to improve the quality of life for those who live, work, learn, or play in the Westbury community.   This will be done by promoting the civic, cultural, educational, and general welfare of residents, workers, students, and visitors to the Westbury Super Neighborhood in Houston, Texas.   Focus areas include: * Support and manage the Westbury Community Garden     * Support for public parks & green spaces (Chimney Rock Park, Hager Park, Westbury Park, Willow Waterhole Park, trails and esplanades, and the Westbury Community Garden)      * Support for local schools & youth enrichment * Support for programs at the city Platou Community Center * Relationships between local businesses and residents  * Services from the city, state, and federal governments.  The WAIC meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Meetings are public.  The WAIC Board is made up of representatives of up to (#) in the following  categories listed below, per WAIC bylaws. Officers elected from the members of the board.CIVIC: (5) , SCHOOLS: (5) , RELIGIOUS /CHARITABLE: (5), BUSINESS: (5)  , COMMUNITY: (5) , PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEES: (3)       

WESTBURY COMMUNITY GARDEN

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GREEN AND SOCIAL SPACE ADVOCACY

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.Margaret Mead

Supporting Community Gardening

The Westbury Community Garden is one of the largest, most successful community gardens in Houston.  The garden has won both local and national awards. As our mission: “The Westbury Community Garden educates adults and children about good nutrition and ecology, strengthens community spirit, provides organically-grown food, and serves as a gathering place for the community.”  The garden’s slogan is “Growing Community through Gardening” and that is what it does.

SUPPORTING EDUCATION & MORE

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Building relationships is important.

We offer:

*Support for local schools & youth enrichment

* Support for programs at the Platou Community Center

* Relationships between local businesses and residents

* Services from city, state, and federal governments

Supporting a Green and Healthy Community

Support for public parks & green spaces (Chimney Rock Park, Hager Park, Westbury Park, Willow Waterhole Park, Levitt Pavilion Houston, trails and esplanades, and the Westbury Community Garden).  Our goal is to create a plan that will provide 1.) much needed green space for our neighborhood with the creation of linear parks, gardens and jogging/walking trails and 2.) habitat for our wildlife with the rehabilitation of these areas into “Habitat Highways ™” while improving our quality of life through the creation of a “Green Network”.  

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start?

 

Make a Donation and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. Note on your donation which project you want to support! 

 

Whatever your passion; there is a project for you!

Friends of Westbury Park

Friends of Hager Park

Friends of Chimney Rock Park

Friends of Trails

Friends of Westbury Schools

Friends of the WAIC general donation

or visit our partners to donate to the: 

Willow Waterhole Greenspace

Levitt Pavillion Houston

Westbury Community Garden

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