THE MONTHLY UPDATE This mailing includes your neighborhood crime reports (for OCPD neighborhoods) and information that we think will be of interest to OKC metro area residents. Please forward this information to your neighborhood

newsletter editor and/or webmaster so that they can share it with the neighborhood. Everything in this insert is free for you to re-use!

Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma • Crime Stats Insert • January 2015

Working to create safe, attractive and healthy neighborhoods

throughout Central Oklahoma www.nacok.org

1236 NW 36th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Phone: (405) 528-6322 info@nacok.org

Upcoming Workshops with Neighborhood Alliance Organizing & Officer Training

Monday, Feb 2, 6pm (For Voluntary Neighborhood Associations)

Tuesday, Feb 3, 6pm (For Homeowner Associations with Mandatory Dues)

Held at the Neighborhood Alliance office, this informal session is open to anyone who wants to find out how to get their neighborhood or HOA organized and/or learn more about being a neighborhood officer. If you’ve just been elected, you don’t want to miss it! Please note that there are now two different sessions: on the first Monday of each month we’ll meet with voluntary neighborhood associations and on the first Tuesday with HOAs that have mandatory dues. A light dinner is served. The workshop is free but seats are limited. Reserve online at nacok.org/events/ or call 528-6322 to reserve a seat.

Neighborhood Alliance has a free, informative crime prevention program that can be

presented in your neighborhood by a Neighborhood Alliance staff where basics of

crime prevention are taught!

Although strongly encouraged, an active neighborhood association is not required in

order to receive this training.

Topics covered:

How to appropriately use 911 and report all suspicious activity

Safety protocols for your neighborhood and home

Getting to know the 3 houses in front of you and 2 on each side

Crime Watch Signs

……… and so much more!

Sign up with us today to schedule a 45 minute presentation for your neighborhood!

Contact Ana Herrera{Ana@nacok.org} or

Barbie Smalley {Barbie@nacok.org} at

Neighborhood Alliance by e-mail or phone (405)528.6322.

What You Can Do to Take Back Your Neighborhood…

GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP OKLAHOMA

Through the generosity of OGE Energy Corp,

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is able to offer

communities and organizations cash grants to help

kick-start their Great American Cleanup™ activities.

Grant recipients are expected to leverage this

grant into more local sponsorships, publicity and

volunteers.

Visit http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/oge-

cash-grants for more information!

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A word from one of our PCR Officers: MSgt. Erick Huff, Springlake Division PCR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The Murrah Bombing, September 11th and the more recent loss

of life and property in the May 2013 tornadoes have renewed the

public’s focus on the need for disaster preparedness. While the

debate rages about the role of government - at all levels - in pre-

paredness for and recovery from tragedies such as these, it’s the

citizens and communities most directly affected whose role is

pivotal.

Therefore, preparedness must be a part of citizens’ daily lives

and, as such, can be something that will improve their neighbor-

hoods and communities in the process. Together, they can unite

for a stronger community - and a stronger America. By making

sure they are better prepared at home, in their schools, in their

places of worships, and in their businesses and factories, citizens

can do much to minimize loss of life and ensure that their com-

munity survives a natural disaster or a terrorist attack.

Below are a few tips to help you with being prepared for an emer-

gency:

Develop a communications plan for your

family. Make sure children know their last

name, phone number, address, and number

for the out-of-town contact person.

Know your community and company’s emergency evacua-

tion route; Assemble an emergency preparedness kit that

will allow your family to camp out for three days; Learn CPR

and first aid to help with medical emergencies.

Learn how to shut off utilities such as gas, electricity, and

water; Store your emergency supplies in sealed containers

such as plastic tubs - taped shut.

Keep cash on hand; automated teller machines won’t be

working if the power is out.

If you’re a teen, find out whether your school has a group of

student volunteers to help out in emergency situations. If not

start a School Crime Watch.

Neighborhood Patrol Training If you have an authorized volunteer patrol in your neighborhood and need to train additional volunteers, please note that training sessions will be held at the Hefner Police Station, 3924 NW 122 on the following date: Saturday, January 24th at 10am. To enroll or for more information, contact MSgt. Robert Skalla at robert.skalla@okc.gov . To learn how to start a patrol in your neigh-borhood, contact Neighborhood Alliance at 528-6322.

Neighborhood Leaders for Today! Have you ever wished there was a class that could teach you all you needed to know to be an effective neighborhood lead-er? One place where you could go to learn about team building, effective meetings, membership drives, crime prevention, etc?

Neighborhood Leaders for Today is just that class! Applications are now being

accepted on our website (under the “Events” tab). Apply today for this FREE seven-week class that meets from 6-9pm on Thursday evenings, March 26 through May 14, plus two Satur-days, April 11 and another TBD, from 9am until 3pm. The class size is limited to 30 to allow for a personal experience. You will be notified of your acceptance into the program shortly after the application deadline of February 26, 2015!

Sign up Today! www.nacok.org

THE AWESOME FOUNDATION GRANT

Each month a new $1,000 grant will be awarded to whatever project best spreads “awesomeness” in Ok-

lahoma City. Applications consist of three questions,

asking applicants to describe themselves, their pro-ject, and what they would do with the foundation’s

money in just a few paragraphs. Grantees receive a

lump cash award with no reporting requirements. The streamlined approach makes funding available to

those who might not meet some of the criteria for a

more traditional grant.

“You don’t have to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, you

don’t have to be licensed or be world-famous. You just have to have a good idea that you’re willing to

share with the community.” Daniel Chae, Founder

For more information or to apply:

http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/

oklahomacity

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OSU-OKC’S FIGHT AGAINST FIRE INITIATIVE

Oklahoma ranks fifth in the nation for the relative risk of dying in a fire. This is a statistic OSU-Oklahoma City wants to reduce. To positively impact the surrounding campus community and to reduce the fire death rate in Oklahoma, the university is launching the OSU-OKC Fight Against Fire initiative thanks to a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant.

Through Fight Against Fire, OSU-OKC will be installing smoke detectors

and portable fire extinguishers in up to 500 residences in Oklahoma City.

To qualify:

The program will focus on assisting neighbors around OSU-OKC

and in neighboring zip codes

OSU-OKC is reaching out to Spanish-speaking, deaf and hard-of-

hearing populations OSU-OKC’s goal is to provide fire detection and equipment to improve the safety in our community. The university will also provide valuable information on fire safety tips and initial burn care steps. Installers will be trained on the proper installation procedures.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKC (405) 945-9117

EMAIL: FIGHTAGAINSTFIRE@OSUOKC.EDU

Let’s Beautify Our Storefront Windows

Storefront Beautification believes in creating safe and beautiful neighborhoods like the mission of Neighborhood Alli-ance, Storefront Beatification’s mission is to prevent underage access to alcohol and tobacco by reducing or limiting alcohol and tobacco signage in neighborhood convenience stores. A common misperception about a convenience store, is that it isn’t a part of your neighborhood and community, but they are actually a large part of it. Your local convenience store could typically be your first or last stop during your day. Ask yourself, “What message is my convenience store sending to my children, my neighbors’ children, and the my neighborhood as a whole?” Alcohol and tobacco industries spend billions of dollars each year targeting new younger replacement customers. Sadly, our children are the customers that are being targeted. Many stores unwilling violate local signage ordinances by improp-erly displaying advertisements. The Storefront Beautification Project educates store owners on proper ad placement and tears down old damaged signage. There is something you can to do to stop this cycle from happening to our future youth. Even if you are not sure it is a violation, still report and let the City Code Enforcement decide!

Violations include: Advertisements placed on the building instead of the

glass portion of the stores Ads tied to polls on the stores’ ground Excessive advertisements Old & damaged advertisements Unable to see clearly outside of store through the win-

dows Unable to read the store’s address due to excessive ads.

How to Report: Phone: 405-297-2535 Online: www.okc.gov/action/onlineservicerequest/ when

reporting online you have the option to report anonymously, or if you would like for the Action Center to notify you of any violations, include your contact information.

Smart phone App can be used for reporting, search your App Store for OKCGOV and create your report.

You can make a difference in our community — report your

local stores violations!

For more information on prevention efforts and the Storefront

Beatification Project please contact: Phrak Saynyarack at 405-

834-5448 or Jeanette Cosby at 405-463-7540.

The Gold Dome Multicultural Society presents East Meets West Series:

A Celebration of Cultural Diversity in Oklahoma City Hosted in Oklahoma City’s International District The

W –The Windsor District The Gold Dome Multicultural Society is proud to announce an exciting event series in conjunction with Oklahoma City’s International District – The Windsor District, “The W”. The event will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the B&B Theatre Windsor 10 in the Windsor Hills Shop-ping Center at NW 23rd. The evening will begin with a wine and appetizer social mixer at 5:00pm, featuring some of the many ethnic cuisines found in the restaurants along our grand multi-cultural corridor. An introduction to the series will begin at 5:45pm and the night’s viewing will commence at 6:00pm with the first episode of The Incred-ible Human Journey, “Out of Africa”, which runs in just under an hour. Tickets are $20 per person or $30 per couple, and a portion of the ticket sale is tax deductible. All proceeds benefit the missions of both the Gold Dome Multicultural Society and The W - The Windsor District. Tickets are available in advance online www.bbtheatres.com or at the door. You can learn more about the Gold Dome Multi-cultural Society by visiting www.golddomeokc.org, and The Windsor District at www.thewindsordistrict.org.

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How Can I Contact Volunteer Groups? Save this resource sheet for year-round volunteer opportunities!

The University of Oklahoma “Big Event”

Phone: (405) 325-7912

Email: bigevent@ou.edu

Website: bigevent.ou.edu

Description: The University of Oklahoma holds a Big Event day where over 5,000 student

volunteers descend on Oklahoma City area communities to carry out neighborhood beautification projects.

Jobsite Application Deadline: 2/1/2015 Volunteer Schedule: 4/11/2015

The University of Central Oklahoma “Big Event”

Phone: (405) 974-2621

Email: bigevent@uco.edu

Website: www.uco.edu/bigevent

Description: UCO hosts a Big Event day where 1000 students perform community

service jobs in Edmond and OKC areas

Jobsite Application Deadline: Work Site Request Forms are now available! You may sign up by visiting their website and clicking

on the Request a Work Site tab on the left. Jobs are accepted

on a first come first serve basis.

Jobsite Application Deadline: 03/06/2015 Volunteer Schedule: 03/28/2015

SHINE-Start Helping Impacted Neighborhoods Everywhere

Brandi Johnson, Community Relations for OK County

Commissioner Brian Maughan

Phone: (405) 713-2380

Email: brandi@okcounty.org

Website: www.oklahomacounty.org/district2

Description: The SHINE crew provides volunteers for litter control, beautification projects and graffiti removal on public land only.

Jobsite Application Deadline: All Year Round Volunteer Schedule: M-F 7am- 4pm

Oklahoma Christian University

Gary Jones, Multicultural and Service Learning Coordinator

Phone: (405) 425-5904 Email: gary.jones@oc.edu

Website: www.oc.edu

Description: During the school year, smaller group of students carry out

community improvement projects in the Greater OKC area.

Jobsite Application Deadline: Call for more info Volunteer Schedule: Throughout the School Year

League of United Latin American Citizens

Miguel Soto Phone: (405) 684-6288 Email: msoto@eagleridgeok.org

Description: During the year members of LULAC youth group volunteer in community projects in the Greater OKC area.

Jobsite Application Deadline: All Year Round Volunteer Schedule: Throughout the year.