last night's Bloomingdale Civic Association election results

See this message from Bloomingdale Civic Association President Teri Janine Quinn:

Congratulations to the Bloomingdale Civic Association`s newly elected executive board members and delegates! Many thanks to our outgoing executive board members and delegates: Elle Cayabyab Gitlin, Em Hall, Diton Pashaj, Hugh Youngblood, James Fournier and Tolu Williams. We look forward to having another successful year!

BCA 2011-2012 Executive Board

President Teri Janine Quinn
First Vice President Bertha Holiday
Second Vice President John Salatti
Corresponding Secretary Jeremy Fegley
Assistant Corresponding Secretary Myra Dandridge ​​
Recording Secretary Regina Anderson
Assistant Recording Secretary Scott Roberts​​​​​
Treasurer Michel Fine
Financial Secretary Regina Anderson
Robert Brannum (Past President)

BCA Delegates to the DC Federation of Civic Associations

Chris Rodousakis
Robert Brannum

The next BCA meeting will be Monday, December 19th.

Best,

Teri Janine Quinn

Robert Brannum: "I am proud to have walked with other Americans tonight outside the US Supreme Court."

See this brief message from Bloomingdale resident and President, DC Federation of Civic Associations, Robert Brannum:

I am proud to have walked with other Americans tonight outside the United States Supreme Court. May The Almighty have mercy on all of us.

Robert Vinson Brannum
President, D.C. Federation of Civic Associations, Inc.

a forum for candidates running to be chair of the Ward 5 Democrats + redistricting update - Thursday, 9/22/2011

See this event announcement from ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti:

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners
James Fournier, Hugh Youngblood, & John Salatti
Invite You to

A Forum for Candidates Running to be
Chair of the Ward 5 Democrats

and

A Local Redistricting Update

FORUM: Next Monday the 26th, the Ward 5 Dems will be electing a new slate of officers. In this Forum, you can ask candidates your questions about how they will lead the ward party in the year ahead. All three candidates—Angel Alston, William Boston, and Robert Brannum—have been invited; Mr. Boston accepted almost two weeks ago; we await commitments from the others.

REDISTRICTING: Ward 5 is in the middle of setting new boundaries for the areas that each ANC Commissioner represents and new boundaries for the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions themselves. Proposed boundaries will profoundly change the way Bloomingdale is represented for the next 10 years. Come out and learn what changes may be in store and voice your opinions.

Date: Thursday, September 22nd
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. George’s Episcopal Church, U and 2nd Streets, NW

Robert Brannum hired on a contract with the DC Office of Veterans Affairs

Washington Post's Mike DeBonis mentions Bloomingdale resident Robert Brannum in his Thursday, 07/28/2011 column:

Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 07/28/2011
DeMorning DeBonis: July 28, 2011
By Mike DeBonis
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/demorning-debonis-july-28-2011/2011/07/28/gIQAmGOteI_blog.html

WELCOME TO THE ADMINISTRATION — Robert Vinson Brannum, news-conference-attending, military-medal-wearing, Post-editorial-hating Ward 5 activist, has been hired on a $37,000 contract with the Office of Veterans Affairs, Suderman reports (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2011/07/27/megaphone-wielding-vince-gray-admirer-to-help-d-c-remember-911-for-37000/): ``[Gray community affairs chief Steve Glaude] says Brannum wasn`t rewarded with a city job because of his `media activities` nor solely because of Brannum`s support of the mayor`s campaign. Brannum was hired, Glaude says, because he`s been an avid advocate for veteran`s affairs ... and has the skills necessary to help the Office of Veteran`s Affairs prepare for the Sept. 11th commemoration.`` Glaude adds that ``if you know anything about Robert, he can be quite animated in his request for employment.``

(The image above is the logo of the DC Office of Veterans Affairs.)

Robert Brannum: "I'm free"

See this 04/12/2011 message from Bloomingdale resident Robert Brannum:

Colleagues, friends, and neighbors, I was one of the “41 for 51” that was arrested with Mayor Gray, Chairman Brown, CMs Alexander, Bowser, Biddle, Brown, and Wells, during the protest outside the Senate Hart Office Building. It was a long night. I did not get home until 5AM. I am proud we stood up for DC and I would probably do it again.

Here are some pics by Bossi: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thisisbossi/sets/72157626355911973/

Bloomingdale Civic Asssociation meeting -- Monday, 09/20/2010

See this meeting announcement from Bloomingdale Civic Association President Robert Brannnum:

Bloomingdale Civic Association, Inc.
www.bloomingdalecivic.org

September 2010 Monthly Meeting
Monday, 20 September 2010
7:00PM
St. George`s Episcopal Church
2nd & U Streets, NW

AGENDA

I. Special Presentation from DC WATER (formerly DCWASA)
Bloomingdale Resident, Architect, and DC Water Liaison Ms. Serita Sanders - Moderator

II. Office of Council Member Harry Thomas, Jr.

III. Executive Office of the Mayor

IV. ANC Commissioner John T. Salatti

V. BCA & Community Announcements

Bloomingdale Civic Assn & HU welcome back meet & greet

See this message from Bloomingdale Civic Association President Robert Brannum:

The Bloomingdale Civic Association, Inc.
www.bloomingdalecivic.org

in collaboration with

Ward 5 Council Member Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr.,
Ward 5 D. C. State Board of Education Member Mark Jones,
5C04 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner John Salatti,
and The Howard University Office of Vice President for Student Affairs

cordially invite you to an

End of Summer and Welcome Back Meet & Greet

on

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

at the St. George’s Episcopal Church, 2nd and U Streets, N.W.

Come and say hello to your new neighbors and welcome back our neighbors returning from summer vacations.

Refreshments will be served.

CM Thomas' emergency community meeting tonight at 6pm regarding flooding

See this 8/13/2010 message crafted by Vicky Leonard and distributed by Bloomingdale Civic Association President Robert Brannum:

Emergency Community Meeting Notice

Ward 5 Councilman Harry Thomas, Jr. and officials from D.C. Water, formerly D.C. Water and Sewer Authority will conduct a walk-through of Bloomingdale, today, Friday, 13 August 2010, 5:00 pm starting at Second and Thomas Streets, NW. The walk-through will be followed by an emergency community meeting at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 2nd and U Streets, NW, 6:00 pm.

Robert

Robert Vinson Brannum
President
Bloomingdale Civic Association, Inc.

no Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting tonight (Monday, 5-17-2010)

See this 5-16-2010 message from Robert Brannum, President, Bloomingdale Civic Association:

The monthly meeting of the Bloomingdale Civic Association scheduled for May 17, 2010 will be rescheduled.

Robert

Robert Brannum's statement regarding Boundary Stone's presentation and discussion last night

See this message from Bloomingdale Civic Association President Robert Brannum, following last night's civic association meeting, which included a presentation by Colin McdDonough, Gareth Croke and Matt Croke of Bloomingdale Hospitality LLC, a.k.a., Boundary Stone Public House, which was followed by at times passionate and at times heated discussion:

Dear Bloomingdale Neighbors,

On 1 June 2010, the Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration will consider an application for a retail class ”C” tavern license for Bloomingdale Hospitality, LLC.

The owners, Colin McDonough, Matt and Gareth Croke, owners of Bloomingdale Hospitality, LLC, have gathered over 300 signatures on a petition in support of its application and held an open house for residents of the immediate area to receive an advance look at the facility.

According to the owners, “Bloomingdale Hospitality LLC is crafting a neighborhood establishment created to foster a warm, welcoming environment where people can gather to enjoy food, drink, and the simple pleasure of music and good company. It is a place where the genuine care and comfort of our guests is our highest mission. We support our community and embrace the powerful role that business has in environmental and social responsibility. We are resolute in our desire to achieve a
sustainable business and be a positive force in our community.”

Tonight at the meeting of the Bloomingdale Civic Association, a special presentation was made to provide residents with an opportunity to learn more about the plans for Boundary Stone Public House. As with many community meetings, residents expressed their views with passion. While there were some concerns expressed regarding the impact within the immediate area of the Pub and discussion about establishing a voluntary agreement (or the need for one), there was not any vocal opposition to the opening of the Pub.

Tonight’s meeting was designed to provide ALL community residents an opportunity to be heard and to have questions answered. While a vote was not taken, residents will have another opportunity to express their support for the licensee at the next meeting (Monday, 24 May 2010) of the Bloomingdale Civic Association. At that time, a vote by the Bloomingdale Civic Association can be taken to express the will of the broader community.

However, tonight, it is clear by the comments voiced; the owners have significant support for their business venture. Many Bloomingdale residents, in the past, have made known their desire for businesses of this nature in the community.

The Bloomingdale community is made of varying personalities, reflecting the diversity of the District of Columbia and America. Communities thrive best and help enhance the quality of life for all its residents with respectful conversations and willingness to hear from each other. It does not matter, whether one has resided in Bloomingdale for 30 years, 30 months, or 30 days; all of us want to live in peace and harmony with our neighbors.

As a growing community, Bloomingdale has an opportunity to show other District neighborhoods how people can live together as one united community.

Robert

Robert Vinson Brannum
President, Bloomingdale Civic Association

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Boundary Stone making a special presentation at tonight's Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting

See this message from Bloomingdale Civic Association President Robert Brannum:

The Bloomingdale Civic Association, Inc.
April 2010
Monthly Meeting
Monday, April 19, 2010, 7:00pm
St. George`s Episcopal Church
2nd and U Streets, NW

AGENDA

Special Presentation (invited): Bloomingdale Hospitality, LLC [Boundary Stone Public House]
[30 minutes]

I. MPD 5th District / PSA 501 Report – 15 Minutes
II. McMillan Sand Filtration Development – Update – 10 minutes
III. Bloomingdale Beautification/Cleanup Day – Recap – 10 minutes

VI. Reports from:

A. Office of Councilman Harry Thomas, Jr.
B. Executive Office of the Mayor
C. ANC Commissioner John T. Salatti
[15 minutes]

VII. Community Announcements – 5 minutes

Bloomingdale House Tour -- on the agenda of this Monday's Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting

Here the agenda for this Monday's Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting, supplied by Civic Association President Robert Brannum:

BLOOMINGDGALE CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. WASHINGTON, DC

MONTHLY MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
7:00pm-8:30PM

ST. GEORGES’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2ND AND U STREETS, NW

AGENDA

I.
Introductions and Moment of Silence

II.
Bloomingdale Community Concerns
McMillan Park, public safety, and other community items

III.
Announcements/Updates from Office of Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr.

IV.
Howard University – Homecoming Update
Information presentation about parade route, traffic, and other homecoming items

V.
Bloomingdale House Tour
Update on selected houses, ads, and other tour items

VI.
St. Martin’s Apartments
Project development presentation

VII.
DC Arts and Humanities Commission
Presentation regarding application process for mural at First and W Streets NW

VIII.
Announcements

IX.
Adjournment