2024 End of Year Letter
Hi Neighbors,
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Well, it seems like yesterday that I was doing 2023’s year-end message. In a few months we will be going into our ninth year as the East Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association & Block Watch. This community has accomplished so many incredible things that have improved the lives of so many.
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I usually thank a bunch of key people within our group, the city, county, and state that have been a huge part of our success. I am not going to do that this year. While I do thank all of them, I want to talk about relationships, partnerships, community involvement, elected officials, schools, and businesses.
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One of the reasons we have been so successful in our endeavors is the relationships we have made with different departments within the city, county, and others along the way. We work with them, not against them. We have learned how processes work to accomplish things. We do not just complain about an issue. We bring a solution with it. We support them, and they support us. While we always do not agree, or get everything we want, we always come out better.
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Coming out of another political season with all the name calling and redirect, I am so proud, and honored, to be associated with so many great people that do not play that game. All the groups I mentioned above care about the community and are committed to making it better for everyone. I thank each one of them.
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I have been all over this planet and have never seen any community together like here in Sunnyslope. I have made some of my best friends and community partners here and really encourage everyone to get involved. Volunteering is so self-fulfilling; it gives us a profound sense of personal pride.
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All our events, clean-ups, information meetings, grant writing, planning, coordination take a lot of time. We are all busy and have family commitments, along with work and more. We are always looking for neighbors that want to give back and get involved. We need fresh ideas and eyes to know what our community wants and needs. The people, friends, and neighbors you will meet will be more than worth your time. Consider being a Captain, or just helping out. Your efforts will help us get to the next level. Email us, come to a meeting, or event, and enjoy the fun.
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Until next time. I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season. And wishing you all a great, safe, and fun 2025.
Hope to see you soon!
​ Jeff Tisot
President
