SPCCA - South Philadelphia Communities Civic Association: Philadelphia, PA

►February 21, 2008

The construction of BOK field is nearing completion and the 'Southern-BOK Supersite Committee' has been formed. The first meeting was held at the SPCCA office on 2/21/08.

This committee is made up of administrators of the School District of Philadelphia, representatives of the SPCCA (Tony Greco, Chuck Putnam), 4th district Police representative, Phila School District Security Unit and representatives from the offices of Council President Anna Verna, City Councilman Frank DiCicco, State Senator Vincent Fumo and the Sports Complex Special Services District (John Sfrisi, Joseph Messina).

          Our first meeting covered (1) planning and general security of the facility: responsibility of the securing the facility will be jointly shared by the 4th District Police Dept along with Phila School District Security Unit (2) conditions for the use of the field: The school district will manage the permitting process and the committee will monitor the organizations that will be applying for the use of the facility. Note: Organizations that are granted use of the facility will be charged a fee per event or per game. They will also have to provide insurance for liability and property damage. (3) Decorative fencing for the facility was scheduled to be erected in June. The SPCCA has been notified that this may begin sooner. No firm date has been announced yet.

         The school district announced at this meeting that they have committed additional funding for the installation of an irrigation system for the two 'natural turf' baseball fields. This will assure that these fields will be properly watered to maintain a natural grass growth.

         This committee will meet on an 'as needed' basis to address field operations, permitting and general
issues regarding the usage of the field and facilities. The application process for the use of the field is being clarified.

►Please join us on Saturday, April 5th for this community event.
     10:30 - 11:00 Registration               Donation $20 (Seniors/students $15)
  11:00 - 5:00 Symposium           Refreshments served

                 Click here to see a 12 min. video about the organization and the symposium

'Single Stream' Recycling Expands to SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

► Southern/BOK Field - Construction continuing

	Usage will be by permit only. No more picnics or pickup games when the facility is closed Closing times for the facility will be determined with the Philadelphia School District
	When the facility is closed, no one is permitted to be on the site.
	It is not a recreation center or a public park. It is public School District property that requires permission to use it
	A committee will be formed consisting of SPCCA officials, area political representatives, Philadelphia School District officials, police, security and a rotating neighbor representative. The committee will handle the permit process
	Insurance will be required for any organization applying for the permit
	A deposit may also be necessary (if groups leave the fields in a condition that needs cleaning up)
	The SPCCA will still be the lead group overseeing that the process is fair and that the facility and the neighbors are protected
	Neighbors will be permitted to use the track for running and walking, but the times will be arranged through the SPCCA and based on when the neighbors express to the SPCCA when they would like to use the track.
	SPCCA will maintain an office on site which is already open and being used for meetings, etc.
	To use the SPCCA conference room contact us to inquire about availability Southern/BOK Athletic Field Renovation History

1st Community Meeting
in our new office
1100 Bigler St. - 2nd Floor

June 28, 2006
The pictures on the right show some of the 34 community members who attended the first SPCCA meeting in the conference room at our new location.

The building contains an office for the Philadelphia School District, the conference room (pictured to the right), our SPCCA office, a kitchen area and a bathroom. All future meetings will be here unless otherwise indicated on the meeting schedule.

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Sports Complex Special Services District
May, 2007 Sports Complex Calendar of Events
(Note: You need to have Adobe Reader installed to view the Calendar of Events)
Lincoln Financial Field
Citizens Bank Park
Wachovia Center and Wachovia Spectrum Events

SPCCA members in the news!
Joanne Fillius is featured in an article about community action to
keep morning hours at the Fumo Library on Broad Street.
'Lending Libraries a Hand'
March 10th, 2005 South Philadelphia Review

Free Emergency Cell Phones for Seniors Over 60!

SPCCA Service Award Nominees
Bill Guarnere & Edward Heffron (Band of Brothers) & Patricia Giorgio-Fox

Expanding the playing field
The Neumann-Goretti athletic squads are among many that will have access to a redesigned 'super site' at 12th and Bigler streets.
South Philly Review, January 13, 2005