CPRV Civic League Meeting
Kingdom Embassy & Virtual
13FEB23
6:30 – 7:17 p.m.
VP started the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Board Present/Zoom – President, Vice President, Community Resource, Media, Secretary, and Social.
Speakers – see recording and/or blog online for complete data from speakers.
Councilwoman – Courtney Doyle – fraud/waste/abuse with city government/workers.
Asphalt Art – Melissa Seek – propose project – safety, beautification, and bring community together. Vote to move forward – unanimous in favor at KE/six (6) online.
Community Resource Officer, Norfolk PD – Charles Dreer – crime lower this month; do NOT try to intervene, just get the best details you can. If not in progress, can non-emergency line at 757-441-5610. Kia is putting a fix in place for ease in stealing their vehicles (if no key, can use USB end of charger).
Board updates –
Community Resource – Stephanie – can check crimemapping.com for up to five (5) mile radius.
Media – have the media kit and if you know of anyone interested in advertising have them contact media@cprv.net.
Social – Next meetup 26FEB23 at Reaver Beach (38th/Colley) at 3:30 p.m. Music Video Bingo 4-6 p.m.
Secretary – minutes for approval – approved.
Treasurer (done by President) – treasurer’s report (presented by President) – available upon request.
President – River View (RV) nominee (Patience MacCartney)for RV representative, data in newsletter, and Special Election at March mtg.
V President – no update.
V President – asked for new business.
– Question – do we have an update for when the water work will be done?
– Answer – City Rep will be present with an update in April.
VP ended the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Discover fun activities, delicious cocktail/mocktail recipes, essential bike safety tips, upcoming events, and so much more! We’re thrilled to bring you this newsletter and hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy creating it!
Spring has sprung, and we’re starting to see more cyclists on the road. The following information from the Virginia DMV includes important information for both cyclists and drivers.
Our NEW registered agent, Grayson T. Orsini, a Senior Associate with Williams Mullen, spoke at our meeting to introduce himself and talked to the audience about what a registered agent does and how we can support the civic league moving forward.
Officer Brenton Blakeslee, our Community Resource Officer, provided the latest crime report. He talked a bit about a “swatting,” a term used to describe when police are falsely called on a residence/person, in regards to a false call incident that had happened in the neighborhood earlier that morning. He also noted that car break-ins have been on a notable rise this month and to take ensure doors are locked and not leave valuables in plain sight. Officer Blakeslee also spoke about a minors curfew hour of 11pm in effect. Also he shared that while they are aware of the racing motor bikes/4-wheelers, but that they are not permitted by law to pursue offenders once in motion due to safety reasons, making it difficult to make arrests.
Gene Ward, resident of Colonial Place and nominee for Civic League Vice President, introduced himself to the attending members and shared a bit about his background in community work.
Upcoming Social Event: CPRV Easter Egg Hunt | 4/19 at 10am (Delaware/Colonial Circle) – Social gathering and Easter Egg Hunt for kids with some light refreshments provided. See CPRV facebook group page for more event details.
Next Month’s Meeting: On May 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM, we will return to Kingdom Embassy Ministries.
Reminder to Pay Your Dues: If you are interested in being a part of the civic league and want to support the efforts and service we provide to the community, please consider a membership. It is $10 per person under 65 and $5 per person 65+. Click Here to Learn More.
Spring updates, pothole tips, a warm welcome to our new Registered Agent, event recaps, community happenings, kid activities, and volunteer opportunities—all inside this month’s CPRV newsletter!
Attention CPRV Parents & Kids of All ages!! Join the Social Events Committee, led by Riverview Neighborhood Representative and event sponsor Patience McCartney, on April 19th for an Easter Egg Hunt in the Delaware x Colonial circle.
Samantha Miller, Environmental Project Coordinator for Elizabeth River Project joined us to share details about Knitting Mill Creek health and Phases 2 and 3 of the Mayflower Path restoration project coming in Spring 2025. See her full presentation from the meeting below.
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