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27 Feb

PRNS Deputy Director reveals new plan for our Parks at MFPA General Meeting

Posted by Martin-Fontana Parks Association in Adopt-a-Park, CA Native Plants, City of San Jose, Heart of the Park, Jeffrey Fontana Park, MFPA, Park Maintenance, PRNS, Public Art, SCCAOR, TJ Martin Park. Tagged: Adopt-a-Park, City of San Jose, Heart of the Park, Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Rose Garden, Jeffrey Fontana Park, Martin-Fontana Parks Association, PRNS, SCCAOR, TJ Martin Park. Leave a comment

Members of the Board

Attendees

President Rod Carpenter called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm last Wednesday, Feb. 13, addressing an overflow audience of members and guests.

Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services Deputy Director, Justin Long, summarized some of the changes that are being made to improve the efficiency of park maintenance. A new “Activate San Jose” plan will be the new parks’ guiding document and should be in available to the public in June for community review. MFPA will alert our members when it is presented.

Mr. Long and Dan Greeley, our Maintenance District Supervisor, spoke about the rodent problem affecting many San Jose parks, including ours. They outlined the action that PRNS will be taking to alleviate the problem, and then answered questions from the floor.

Outgoing President, Rod Carpenter highlighted the achievements of MFPA during his two-year tenure:

Completion of the native plant Five Islands Project
Construction of the “Surf Shack” tool shed
Repair of the Meridian fence at TJ Martin Park
The Planting of over fifty new trees in both parks
Completion of the “Beautility” Water Vault Painting project
Partnership with PRNS Adopt-a-Park Program and Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, (SCCAOR), to maintain existing projects like the Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Rose Garden

Perhaps the most significant achievement of Rod’s term was the completion of the “Right of Entry” agreement with PRNS allowing MFPA to hire qualified contractors to work in the parks on MFPA projects!

Outgoing Secretary, Rich Grialou was honored with the “President’s Award” and received a plaque in appreciation of his contributions to MFPA.

President Rod Carpenter was presented with a plaque honoring his dedication and determination to oversee the accomplishments of the last two years.

The new Board of Directors goals for the next year include:

Ongoing maintenance projects with PRNS Adopt-a-Park and SCCAOR
The annual Heart of the Park Celebration on May 18, 2019
Continued collaboration with PRNS and the City to improve our parks

22 Sep

Everybody had a great time at the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

Posted by Martin-Fontana Parks Association in Adopt-a-Park, City of San Jose, Events, Johnny Khamis, MFPA, Park Maintenance, PRNS, SCCAOR. Tagged: Adopt-a-Park, City of San Jose, Johnny Khamis, Martin-Fontana Parks Association, PRNS, SCCAOR. Leave a comment

MARTIN-FONTANA PARKS ASSOCIATION’S

Held at The Villas Clubhouse, light hors d’oeuvres were served along with wine and other beverages .

Volunteer bartenders Robert Braunstein & Greg Caillat

Awards were presented along with MFPA pins to the 55 volunteers attending

: MFPA President Rod Carpenter presents MFPA Project Director Larry Sasscer his Volunteer of the Year award for his outstanding service

: MFPA President Rod Carpenter presents SCCAOR Director Frank Cancilla with an award in appreciation for their ongoing service and support

: Present for the event were San Jose Parks Commission Chairman, Rudy Flores and his wife Denise, and District 10 Councilman, Johnny Khamis

The MFPA Board of Directors all received Elephants from MFPA President Rod Carpenter. In case you were wondering, Rod’s favorite saying is “You can eat an elephant if you take a bite at a time“.

: Gifts for the MFPA Board

: Board members Linda Opp, Robert Braunstein, Richard Grialou, & Rod Carpenter

: Richard Zahner helps Linda Wilson unwrap her gift

: Surprise! It’s an Elephant!

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*Thanks to our wonderful photographer, Susan Mosher, for such great photos!

21 May

Jeffrey Fontana Rose Garden gets a clean up

Posted by Martin-Fontana Parks Association in Events, Jeffrey Fontana Park, MFPA, Park Maintenance, PRNS, SCCAOR. Tagged: Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Rose Garden, Jeffrey Fontana Park, Martin-Fontana Parks Association, PRNS, SCCAOR. Leave a comment

Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Rose Garden clean up Crew

Thanks to the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors (SCCAOR), who came out in force last Saturday on May 20^th, the Memorial Garden looks better than ever. They were assisted by five members of the Pioneer High School Key Club, who are mentored by the Kiwanis, and members of the Martin-Fontana Parks Association.

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It’s been five years since the SCCAOR Foundation adopted the Memorial Garden and pledged more than $4000 toward its upkeep, besides volunteering their time and hard work each spring and fall to maintain the beautiful red and white theme. Chairman of the group is Frank Cancilla

The Martin-Fontana Parks Association greatly appreciates SCCAOR’s funding and volunteerism for the last five years. We salute their members who contribute so much to the lasting beauty of the garden that was planted to memorialize Officer Jeffrey Fontana. Officer Fontana was killed in the line of duty while patrolling our neighborhoods.

*Photos provided by Nancy Kalashian. Thanks, Nancy.

10 Feb

February 2017 Newsletter

Posted by Martin-Fontana Parks Association in Adopt-a-Park, Butterflys, City of San Jose, Heart of the Park, Jeffrey Fontana Park, MFPA, PG&E, PRNS, SCCAOR, Scouting, TJ Martin Park, Tree Data. Tagged: Adopt-a-Park, drought resistant plants, Heart of the Park, Jeffrey Fontana Park, Martin-Fontana Parks Association, PG&E, PRNS, SCCAOR, TJ Martin Park, Tree removal. Leave a comment

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29 May

Martin-Fontana Parks Association receives large donation

Posted by Martin-Fontana Parks Association in Jeffrey Fontana Park, MFPA, SCCAOR. Tagged: Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Rose Garden, Jeffrey Fontana Park, Martin-Fontana Parks Association, SCCAOR. Leave a comment

Thanks SCCAOR

On the left, Santa Clara County Association of Realtors’ Bonnie Wilson hands a check for $500 to MFPA President Linda Wilson. Assisting with the donation is realtor Marlene Cavello on the right. SCCAOR continues to provide us excellent support with volunteers and funds to help maintain the Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Garden. The garden is on McAbee Road near Golden Oak in Fontana Park.

18 May

Our Quarter Two May 2016 Newsletter is here!

Posted by Martin-Fontana Parks Association in CA Native Plants, City of San Jose, Jeffrey Fontana Park, Johnny Khamis, MFPA, PG&E, PRNS, SCCAOR, TJ Martin Park, Tree trimming, Turf Reduction. Tagged: City of San Jose, drought resistant plants, Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Rose Garden, Jeffrey Fontana Park, Johnny Khamis, Martin-Fontana Parks Association, PG&E, PRNS, SCCAOR, TJ Martin Park. Leave a comment

Watch out! Those MFPA folks are at it again!

Squirrel announcement Click here for our latest Newsletter: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, & Page 4.

21 Sep

Fall clean-up in the Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Garden

Posted by Martin-Fontana Parks Association in Adopt-a-Park, Jeffrey Fontana Park, MFPA, SCCAOR. Tagged: Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Rose Garden, Jeffrey Fontana Park, Martin-Fontana Parks Association, SCCAOR. Leave a comment

Thanks to the hard work of the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS®, SCCAOR, the Jeffrey Fontana Memorial Garden continues to increase in value year after year for all our park visitors. Through their generous donations of time and money, the rose garden is a sight to behold. On Sat the 19th of Sept. a crew of volunteers swept through the garden, clipping rose bushes and pulling weeds.

Thanks also to Adopt-a-Park for providing the necessary tools to get the job done.