2010 OPBPOA Committee Info

Old Braeswood Park (Matthew Kelley - President, Old Braeswood Park Corp.)

The committee oversees and contracts for park maintenance which is funded through a portion of your annual dues. The committee also raises funds to improve the park located at Maroneal and Morningside. Recent renovations include the completion of the wrought iron fence around the park perimeter, new play space for younger children, swings, picnic tables, and benches. The Old Braeswood Park Corporation was formed in 2002 as a non-profit, 501c3 organization for the purpose of raising tax-deductible funds for the park. Please consider volunteering to chair or co chair the Park committee. Contact Matthew Kelley at 713-807-8280 or mmatthewryankelley@gmail.com for more information.

Social / Annual Park Party (G.G. Hsieh)

This committee, in conjunction with the Park Committee, organizes the annual park party and other events from time to time. G.G. can be reached at 713-660-9520 or gghsieh@gmail.com.

Trees for Old Braeswood (Carroll Shaddock, Chair)

This committee oversees the Old Braeswood’s street tree planting program, which seeks to systematically replant each street in Old Braeswood with a variety of tree species. The program is in conjunction with Trees for Houston, a non-profit 501c3 organization. Contributions to the tree program are tax-deductible. To request a specific planting or to volunteer contact Carroll at 713- 661- 6106.

Block Captains / Welcome Committee (Dawn Gervais)

This committee welcomes new neighbors to Old Braeswood and provides them with helpful information about the neighborhood and the civic club. Block captains serve a vital role in communication with the neighborhood. For more information call Dawn at 713-664-3657.

Security (Ryan Maierson, Chair)

The committee is responsible for the annual distribution Patrol flags. Committee members serve on the RACS Patrol board, attend monthly meetings with HPD, track crime statistics, and distribute flags to RACS supporters annually. Ryan Maierson, 713-665-7104.

Newsletter (VACANT)

The Newsletter chairperson assists in preparation and editing of the quarterly Old Braeswood News.

Flood Control & Environmental Coordinator (Carroll Shaddock, 713-661-6106)

Provides short articles for the newsletter relating to flood, drainage and environmental issues pertinent to Old Braeswood. The Coordinator also provides brief announcements and updates at semi-annual POA general meetings, attends the monthly meeting of Braes Bayou Association, quarterly meeting of the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy, and semi-annual breakfasts hosted by Project Brays.

Historic Preservation (Susan Teich, 713-839-7234)

Serves as neighborhood historian and provides information on preservation to interested residents.