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During the March 9, 2021 community meeting, there was a "lively" discussion about the Civic Association resigning from the Gum Springs Community Center Advisory Board (Advisory Board).  There were two major concerns:

1.  Objection that the President resigned on behalf of the community without the matter being discussed in advance with the community.  
  • After hearing from at least two community residents, a comment period was opened and available for all residents to provide comments in advance of the September 8, 2020 community.  Click on the e-mail thread document and Advisory Board Notice Resignation document below.
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2.  Reason for resignation
  • It was incorrectly stated that no reason was provided for resigning.  Click on Response for Resignation document below that was sent and posted on the community website in advance of the September 8, 2020 community meeting.  
  • It should also be noted that both the NGSCA and Advisory Board presidents were requested to provide to the community their organization's position about the Civic Association's resignation.  Only the NGSCA president provided the written response, which is provided below.
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  • ​During the September 2020 community meeting, a member of the Advisory Board introduced a motion for the Civic Association to resign and the motion was seconded by a member of the Civic Association.   To be clear of the action, an Advisory Board asked for clarification about the motion and after all questions were addressed, the process proceeded.  Of the 19 individuals attending the meeting, 8 voted.  The result of the vote was 6-2 to resign.  The president of the Civic Association did not vote. 
  • Both the Advisory Board President and Advisory Board Vice President attended the meeting, heard the discussion and vote.  Neither the Advisory Board President or Advisory Board Vice President voted.
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  • Home
  • History
    • Laws, Suits and other News
    • YouTube Videos
    • Black Experience in Mount Vernon
    • Gum Springs Role as a haven for African Americans
    • UCM connection
    • A Slave's Legacy >
      • A Slave's Legacy Part I
      • A Slave's Legacy Part II
      • A Slave's Legacy Part III
      • A Slave's Legacy Part IV
  • Stay Connected
    • Membership Form
    • Subscribe to eNews
    • 2021 Letter from NGSCA President
    • Telephone Numbers
    • Portable Stage Application
  • Events
    • Job Opportunities
    • 2021 Community Day
    • MLK Community Video
    • Community Recognitions
  • Meeting Info
    • How to join a community meeting
    • Meeting Documents >
      • MLK Pool
      • Meeting documents for 3/9/21
      • Meeting Slides 2/9/21
      • Resignation from Advisory Board
  • Holland Court/HCPOA
  • Contact Us