Fundraising Preparations Underway

On January 13, 2007, a cold, wet Saturday afternoon, approximately 200 Allandale residents came to a meeting at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Neighbor after neighbor expressed just how passionate they are against their beloved neighborhood being ruined by Lincoln Property Company's and Wal-Mart's Northcross site plan. During the discussion, Allandale resident Jim Bryce dramatically demonstrated that it takes a show of power in the form of money to get corporations to sit down and talk. He suggested we raise a sizeable pot of money for a lawsuit to get their attention.

Well, Allandale Neighborhood Association is responding to that suggestion. We have established a legal fundraising committee, headed by longtime Allandale resident and ANA board member Joe Reynolds.

Mr. Reynolds emphasizes just how important it is to the committee that your hard-earned dollars are protected, and used for the purpose you intended. Regular ANA monies from membership dues won't be used for the legal effort but for the usual neighborhood tasks, like the parade and PTAs. He has established a new P.O. Box to be used solely for contributions, a bank account separate from the main ANA account, and procedures to assure that at least 2 committee members are tracking the funds at all times. Three signatures are required for disbursement, and a CPA will audit the fund regularly. If the fund isn't entirely used, contributors will be refunded the portion of their money remaining, as they wish.

Watch this space for announcements of upcoming fun activities. If you would like to contribute now, write your check to ANA Legal Fund, and mail it to:  

PO   Box 10971
Austin, Texas 78766-1971

If you have questions, please email me off-list at Dan-Jones@mail.utexas.edu.

Dan Jones,  ANA Legal Fundraising Committee member

Comments

[Katy Miller]

I am also concerned about possible pollution and further impact to Shoal Creek. This creek runs right by and under the current Northcross Mall, and then into Lake Austin to later become our drinking water. On the documentary "Wal Mart, the high cost of low prices" it was revealed WalMart routinely contaminates water supplies with improper fertilizer storage. I think if this is built it will have unforseen impacts on our community.