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THE RYDAL-MEADOWBROOK CIVIC ASSOCIATION
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A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION - P.O. Box 4091 Rydal, Pennsylvania 19046-4091
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2005 News & Events

January 17, 2005
THE TWENTIETH ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE
HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
including:
The Eighteenth Annual Memorial Award
Posthumously to Rev. Robert Johnson Smith II
The Special Recognition Award
John C. Hill

Jan 27th, 2005
INTERVIEWS WITH OUR STATE LEGISLATORS
Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown and
the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

PA State Representatives
JOSHUA SHAPIRO (153rd District)
LAWRENCE CURRY (154th District)

MAY 18, 2005     THE 57TH ANNUAL MEETING
of the RYDAL-MEADOWBROOK CIVIC ASSOCIATION 7:30 PM, at Penn State Abington College, Sutherland Building click here for a more complete description of meeting agenda.

EDNESDAY MAY 18, 2005
THE 57TH ANNUAL MEETING
of the RYDAL-MEADOWBROOK CIVIC ASSOCIATION Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 7:30 PM, promptly at Penn State Abington College, Sutherland Building
The meeting will include a presentation of GEMS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD : Creative and innovative resources in our community : exciting new developments at Abington Art Center, Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington Public Library, Briar Bush, Meadowbrook Farms, Penn State Abington College moderated by Dr. Moylan C. Mills, Professor Emeritus of Integrative Arts, Penn State University - and also a Township Update by Stanford Gross, President, Abington Board of Commissioners
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SUNDAY JUNE 5 2005
You are invited to
A guided walking tour of CLOVERLY FARM
The Rydal-Meadowbrook Civic Association in conjunction with The Old York Road Historical Society cordially invites you, your friends, and neighbors to join us in a guided walking tour of CLOVERLY FARM Sunday, June 5th, at 2:00 PM (rain or shine) The tour will cover homes and gardens on Sewell Lane and Cloverly Road, the two original streets that survive to the present day from Herkness’ plan. The fascinating history of the development includes many interesting anecdotes. Several of the owners along the route have graciously permitted the RMCA access to the interiors of their homes and to their gardens.> Meet in the Penn State Abington parking lot accessed off Cloverly Road. There you will sign in and receive a program containing the history of the development and many of the homes and their original families. The tour will last about two hours, and will conclude at a private home, where there will be a reception with refreshments and live music. This is an event you will not want to miss!
FRIEND $30 pp       PATRON $50pp    Patrons will be listed in the program
RSVP by Friday, May 20 - space is limited

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Make checks payable to RMCA & mail to RMCA P.O.Box 4091,Rydal, PA 19046

If you have a question, please call 215-576-5131

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2004 News & Events

May 12th, 2004 THE 56TH ANNUAL MEETING
Larrry Kane addressed the 56th annual meeting of the RMCA on Wednesday,. His remarks about Abington,the Nation,the World, the role of the Media were timely, relevant, and thought-provoking. He fielded a number of searching questions from the audience of over 200. Newly elected officers and Board members, Ellen Mishel, and Barbara Gross Novack joined the board, and we welcome them. The efforts of Walt and Lora Draving on our website were recognized. Stan Gross, President of the Board of Commissioners spoke about Township activities and plans for the future.

THE BOARD GATHERS AT THE 56TH ANNUAL MEETING

More news and pictures about the annual meeting can be seen on Abington News and Views, channel 66 on this Friday evening, May 21 at 7:00pm, and rerun on Mon., Tues., and Wed., at the same time. It can also be seen on Sun., May 23 at 3:00pm.
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2004 RMCA President presides at the Abington Council of Civic Associations
Julie Greenbaum, President of the RMCA, has accepted the presidency of
the Abington Council of Civic Associations. Jay O'Connor relinquished
the post when he was elected Chairman of the Abington Township Zoning
Hearing Board.
May 23, 2004 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Meadowbrook Bird Sanctuary 2-4 pm Revelation & Meadowbrook Rds. Come join in the fun!
May 12,2004 56th Annual meeting was held at Penn State Abington campus. Larry Kane was the featured speaker.
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2003 News and Events
October 5, 2003 The Suburban Greening Award given to
Meadowbrook Bird Sanctuary - RMCA helps
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October 20, 2003
A FORUM FOR CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONER......
an opportunity to become informed on the issues facing the Township, and to learn the views of the candidates
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October 5, 2003
Presentation by the THE PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY of a SUBURBAN GREENING AWARD to the MEADOWBROOK BIRD SANCTUARY   read more ....
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September 10, 2003
RMCA Guided Tour of the J. Liddon Pennock Gardens at Meadowbrook Farm. With hors d'oeuvres and wine to enhance the ambience in which we met with neighbors and friends.
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July 30, 2003
A Letter from Our President outlining upcoming events and inviting all residents of the Rydal-Meadowbrook area to become active members of our 55 year old civic association. We thank those of you who are already dues-paying members, and ask those non-members to use the tear-off section of this letter to join us now.
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October 16,2003, the Penn State Abington Pride Award was given to the Rydal-Meadowbrook Association for commitment and service to Abington College.
It is awarded to individuals or organizations who, though not necessarily affiliated with the University, greatly enhance Abington College by serving as advocates or partners in projects of importance to the University,the College, and the surrounding community. It was noted by Penn State that the President of RMCA, Julie Greenbaum serves on the Advisory Board.
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New Commissioners welcomed ! Gail Weilheimer has been elected Ward 1 Commissioner.
Mike O'Connor (Ward 3) and Doretta Agostine(Ward 7) were unopposed and re-elected. Congratulations to all! We look forward to working with them.