Connecting with Clifton Town Meeting

Welcome to 2017!  We recommend you bookmark this post as below are some key information about Clifton Town Meeting for your use.Clifton Town Meeting (CTM) has a Board of 15 Trustees. The organization has a set of bylaws that governs its operation and action. http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CTM-Bylaws-Revised-Dec-2015.pdfYour Trustees for 2017 are as follows:Eric Urbas - PresidentCindy Oakenfull - Vice President 1Malcolm Montgomery - Vice President 2Ashley Fritz - SecretaryShaun McCance - TreasurerAdam BalzPeter BlockChristine CelsorBrad HawseNicholas HollanRama KasturiSeth ManeyKevin MarshMichael MoranJoyce RichThere are many ways to interact, engage, volunteer, and communicate with CTM.In person optionsWe have monthly Board meetings. The schedule is set every January at the first Board meeting of the year. Generally, the meetings are on the first Monday of the month from 7-9pm at the Clifton Recreation Center. Exact dates will be posted on the Clifton Community Calendar website page.You can speak at these meetings on a specific topic or at the end of the meeting. Community members should sign up to speak on an agenda item before the start of the meeting. Not all agenda items will have time reserved for public input. Individual input on agenda items will be no more than two minutes. Community members are able to speak on non-agenda issues during the public questions and concerns agenda item. Individuals with statements are asked to sign in before the start of the meeting. Statements will be no more than three minutes during the questions and concerns agenda item.Our Committees are always seeking volunteers for specific activities or for longer term participating on the work of the Committee. Your involvement, be it big or small, is welcome and desired.Events CTM produces or co-sponsors annually:•Memorial Day Parade & Cook Out•CliftonFest Booth•Golf Outing•Lantern Walk•Holidays on LudlowThe Clifton House Tour is held every 3 years on Mother's Day. Next Tour is 2018. Planning always starts in the year prior to the event.2017 Event CaptainsEvent - CaptainHouse Tour - Adam BalzMemorial Day Parade/Cookout - Nicholas HollanClifton Fest Booth - Joyce RichGolf Outing - Eric UrbasLantern Walk - Adam BalzHolidays on Ludlow - Joyce RichAll events are more successful when we have volunteers from the community to participate in planning or on the day of the event.Committees and Chairpersons for 2017Committee - ChairpersonBeautification - Adam BalzBusiness - Peter BlockChronicle - Ashley FritzWebsite / Social Media - Shaun McCanceMembership - Kevin MarshHousing and Zoning - Christine CelsorNominating - Ashley FritzPublic Safety - Kevin MarshClifton Community LLC - Eric Urbas & Shaun McCanceTransportation - Seth ManeyParks - Rama KasturiEducation - Nicholas HollanAd Hoc CommitteesFundraising - Brad HawseBy-Laws - Malcolm MontgomerySave the CCAC - Malcolm MontgomeryLiaison RoleUptown / NOU - Joyce RichInvest In Neighborhoods - Shaun McCanceTriHealth - Brad HawseClifton Community Fun - Eric UrbasCPBA - Peter BlockLudlow 21 - Joyce RichClifton Market - Rama KasturiUC Health - Brad HawseSome of our Committees hold public engagement / discussion meetings to gather input on specific topics. These are announced in advance by email and put onto social media channels.Emails to CTMCTM has multiple emails that you can use to convey information, concerns, questions, etc:•Our primary email is contactctm@Cliftoncommunity.org. This email is monitored daily. Your email is forwarded to the most appropriate person or Committee for response. When in doubt, use this email for all purposes.•Financial matter to address with our Treasurer, please email ctmtreasurer@cliftoncommunity.org•Matters dealing with Housing & Zoning, you can email the Committee directly at housingandzoning@cliftoncommunity.org•Matters related to the Education Committee, you can email the Committee Chair directly at clifton-school@cliftoncommunity.org•Submit an article / photo for the Clifton Chronicle or wish to place an ad, you can email vblack1@cliftoncommunity.orgEmails from CTMCTM has a subscriber, opt-in, email list that is used to send information & announcements related to Clifton. We never sell or share this list, and we do not email you constantly. 3-5 emails a month including the monthly CTM meeting agenda. You can opt-in at this link: http://eepurl.com/bemMm5The Education Committee has has a subscriber, opt-in, email list that is in use for topics related only to guaranteed access to quality education and the current effort to create a neighborhood area public school. We never share or sell this list, and we do not email you constantly. You can opt-in a this link: http://eepurl.com/bR8pAnClifton Community WebsiteCTM maintains the Clifton Community website at http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/ This website contains a variety of news, calendar, public safety links, prior CTM meeting minutes, Clifton Chronicle issues, links to institutions & businesses in Clifton, and much more. There are links on the website to submit questions / concerns directly to CTM.The Clifton Community Calendar has a moderated submission link that you can use to create entries for community events on the calendar. http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/calendar/Social MediaCTM operates various social media accounts:•Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CliftonTownMeeting•Twitter account - https://twitter.com/cliftontownmeet @cliftontownmeet•NextDoor Clifton account - https://clifton.nextdoor.com/login•The Education Committee has a Facebook Group called “Citizens For Clifton Area Neighborhood School” https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165996130112593/Social media “likes”, shares & retweets do not imply Board positions or agreement. We like to promote Clifton related events for the good of the community.Postal MailWe accept mail at PO Box 20042, Cincinnati, OH 45220. This is the slowest way to contact us.MembershipOur organization is always seeking the financial support of the community through a variety of membership options. You can start or renew a membership online at http://www.cliftoncommunity.org/products-page/membership/ We run a more detailed membership drive effort each year as well describing the benefits of being a member.Thank you. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you.