GLEN AFTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

A Brief History

The Glen Afton Community Association (GACA) is coming up on its 100 year anniversary ! Originally founded as the Glen Afton Civic Association, it is part of a large number of Civic Associations in the City of Trenton and a member of the Trenton Council of Civic Associations that coordinate action within the City. In the early 2000's the Civic Association was combined with the Glen Afton Women's Club to result in the current Glen Afton Community Association . You' will probably still hear some of the long term Glen Afton residents ( current record is 96 years in Glen Afton) calling it the "Civic Association" .

GACA has been active in Trenton from its inception. Here is an article from the Trenton newspaper from 1931 about the Civic Association objecting to high taxes in the city. Some things never change.! Just click the link below

1931 Article

GACA has also been actively involved in trying to remediate Rte 29 as it passes through the neighborhood ( see the Glen Afton and Rte 29 page..currently under construction) as well as enhancing livability and security in the neighborhood, for example, the surveillance camera signs.

Purpose

The purpose of the Glen Afton Community Association, one of Trenton's oldest civic associations is...

• To serve as a central organization for the exchange of ideas, for the dissemination of information about area and citywide issues and to serve as a liaison for residents of Glen Afton to the City of Trenton.

• To aid in achieving a more livable and prosperous city, by active
participation in the Trenton Council of Civic Associations (TCCA) and through interactivity with other civic associations

• To foster an awareness by all people of the importance of dignity in the home and civic pride

• To help retain the beauty and high standards of our presently desirable neighborhood

• For the planning of social functions for the residents of Glen Afton to foster a cohesive and friendly neighborhood

• To contribute to and foster interest in all planning of the City of Trenton.

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Remember that it's easy to become a member of GACA-as longas you live in Glen Afton---whether you own or rent, all you need to do is pay your annual dues.

Then you get to vote on all proposals and motions.

Remember it's the dues that pay for the New Neighbor Gift Bags, maintenance of The Triangle, and supplies for the Block Party and Progressive Dinner

THE BYLAWS

ARTICLE I:

The name of this organization shall be the GLEN AFTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

hereafter referred to as "GACA".

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

SECTION 1: To serve as a central organization for the exchange of ideas and for the planning of

social functions for the residents of Glen Afton, and for the dissemination of information about

area and citywide issues.

SECTION 2: To aid in achieving a more livable and prosperous city, by active participation in

the Trenton Council of Civic Associations (TCCA) and through interactivity with other civic

associations.

SECTION 3: To foster an awareness by all people of the importance of dignity in the home and

civic pride in their neighborhood. To help retain the beauty and high standards of our presently

desirable neighborhood.

SECTION 4: To contribute to and foster interest in all planning of the city of Trenton.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1: The Glen Afton Community Association shall be open to all residents of Glen

Afton (see Section 2 for boundaries), eighteen (18) years of age or older. A household is entitled

to as many members as are eligible. Each member is entitled to one vote and participation in

meetings.

SECTION 2: The boundaries shall include homes on the following streets and all streets in

between: Shelburne Avenue, School Lane, Mill Drive, the 100 to 600 blocks of Sanhican Drive,

River Drive, Abernethy Drive, Morningside Drive, and Afton Avenue.

ARTICLE IV: DUES, FEE AND FINANCES

SECTION 1: The annual dues for each resident is FifteenDollars ($15.00) per household.

SECTION 2: Dues shall be payable at any time throughout the year and are for that current year.

A membership year is defined as January 1 to December 31.

ARTICLE V: MEETINGS

SECTION 1: There shall be at a minimum four (4) meetings per year, the dates to be selected by

the Executive Board. These meetings will be on a Quarterly basis, with the first quarter being

from January 1 to March 31; the second quarter from April 1 to June 30; the third quarter from

July 1 to September 30; the forth quarter from October 1 to December 31.

SECTION 2: A quorum for the transaction of business at a regular or special meeting shall

consist of at least ten (10) members in good standing. If a quorum is not present, notice of the

transaction will be published in the next newsletter to be distributed prior to the next regular

business meeting. The matter will be voted upon at the next regular business meeting regardless

of quorum.

SECTION 3: Actions by the GACA must be approved by a simple majority of the members

present. A simple majority is half plus one.

ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS

SECTION 1: The GACA shall elect the following officers to the Executive Board: President,

Vice President, Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.

ARTICLE VII: ELECTION OFOFFICERS

SECTION 1: Any member in good standing shall be eligible to hold office in GACA.

SECTION 2: Nominations may be made from the floor at the third (3rd) quarter meeting of an

election year.

SECTION 3: Elections shall be held at the fourth (4th) quarter meeting of an election year.

SECTION 4: Each elected officers, beginning with the first (1st) quarter meeting, shall serve a

two (2) year term. An officer may serve only two (2) consecutive terms in a particular office.

SECTION 5: The Executive Board shall have the authority to fill all vacancies occurring in the Executive offices by appointment, to complete the remaining portion of an unexpired term.

ARTICLE VIII: DUTIES OF OFFICERS

SECTION 1: - PRESIDENT - The President is the executive officer of the GACA. He/she shall

preside over all meetings, appoint all committee members, coordinate the dissemination of

information, and shall be a member ex?officio of all committees.

SECTION 2: -VICEPRESIDENT- The Vice President shall act as presiding officer in the absence of the President. He/she shall be a member ex-officio of all committees.

SECTION 3: -SECRETARY The Secretary shall record the minutes of all GACA and Executive

Board meetings, and make copies available to GACA members as may be required from time to

time. The Secretary shall process all correspondence for the GACA, chair the Distribution Committee, and shall maintain suitable files of correspondence.

SECTION 4: -TREASURER At the direction of the GACA or Executive Board, the Treasurer

shall receive and deposit all monies in a bank; shall make disbursements by check; shall present

a Treasurer's Report at each of the GACA regular meetings.

ARTICLE IX: COMMITTEES

SECTION 1: The GACA shall maintain the following standing committees: Programs and

Planning, Distribution, and Fundraising.

SECTION 2: PROGRAMS & PLANNING COMMITTEE The Programs and Planning

Committee shall be responsible for planning pertinent and timely programs and social events for

the neighborhood.

SECTION 3: FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE The Fundraising Committee shall be responsible

for developing and executing fundraisers throughout the year.

SECTION 4: -DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE The Block Captains will disseminate and/or

distribute all informational notices to residents of Glen Afton.

SECTION 5: MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE The Membership Committee shall engage in

developing membership and encouraging participation in GACA.

SECTION 6: SPECIAL COMMITTEES Special Committees for special purposes or projects

shall be appointed by the President as the need arises. All committees must report to the

Executive Committee for project approval.

ARTICLE X: AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1: Any GACA member in good standing may propose an amendment to the

Constitution and Bylaws at any regular meeting. Proposals to amend shall be voted on at the

following regular meeting and a simple majority is required for adoption.

ARTICLE XI: RULES OF ORDER

SECTION 1: Robert's Rules of Order, latest edition, shall be recognized as the authority's governing the meetings of the GACA, the Executive Board, and committees in all instances

wherein the provisions do not conflict with this Constitution and Bylaws.

**Ratified as of September 12, 2007 by a majority of the Glen Afton Community Association.