Don Boren

Presidents Message

APRIL

EFWBA Friends and Members,

The first quarter of 2024 has been an exciting one for East Fort Worth Business Association. Our speakers have been excellent, thanks to Gary Cumbie, and our attendance has been phenomenal. We have had 50 plus in attendance at each meeting this year. Part of it may be the quality of our food which Michael Shedd can be thanked for. He works with the caterer, Roger Carillo, on the menu.

We thank Michael also for the work he is doing through his company, M-Pak, to find us new, more attractive, nametags at an affordable price. When we get the renewals in, we will order new name tags for all paid members. Be sure to send your renewals in so we can start on the print directory.

Bill Schwennsen, Gary Cumbie, Wanda, and I had a small meeting with the new Deputy City Manager, Mark McDaniel. Wanda facilitated the meeting with the idea that he needed to know some of the leadership in East Fort Worth and what our issues are. We felt that it was a productive and informative meeting. McDaniel's credentials are impressive, and he is a wonderful listener. Mr. McDaniel oversees the mayor's greenspace initiative, so we naturally impressed him with the importance of Gateway Park.

Thanks to all of you who have been getting your RSVPs in for the meetings. It really helps the caterer to know how much food to prepare, and the church staff to know how to set the room up.

We're expecting another sell out crowd for April 4th. Our speaker is Bobby Adeah, head of the A&M School of Law. I have heard him speak and you don't want to miss this one.

Congratulations to Eastern Hills Neighborhood Association for being the Mayor's Award winner for their newsletter. Keeping the lines of communication open with our neighbors is so important.

Meetings are being held for final design of the East Lancaster Transportation and Redevelopment Plan. The $386 million to be spent for rebuild and rehabilitation of this corridor is something we can all look forward to.

Stay safe and I'll see you on April 4th.

Don Boren, President, 2024

Robert

April Guest    

April 4, 2024

Dean Robert Ahdieh, Texas A&M

Robert Ahdieh, Dean and Anthony G. Buzbee Endowed Dean's Chair; Vice President for Professional Schools and Programs, Texas A&M University.

Prior to entering academia, Ahdieh was a law clerk and a litigator. "I was honored to serve as a clerk to Judge James R. Browning of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit – from whom I learned (among other things) what it means to be a fair and dispassionate judge of the law. Following that, I was a trial attorney in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice – an opportunity to serve my country that I will always cherish."

Away from law, his passion is his family. "My wife and children keep me young, and give me a better reason than I could ever ask for, for wanting to make the world a better place. I also am deeply interested in how our educational system – at all levels – can do a better job of fostering opportunity for all. And likewise in how our communities can best advance equality – between women and men, for underrepresented minorities, and otherwise. "

Please confirm your attendance by Friday, March 29, so we can inform our catering service.

RSVP for April 4, 2024



Paul Rodman asked us to share this info about the Scout Troops that meet across the street from the church.

Pack 12 is for boys Kindergarden through 5th grade.

Pack 12 meets Tuesdays from 7 to 8pm at "The Scout Hut" 3912 Mount Vernon St. (the building across street -south- of Meadowbrook - Poly United Methodist Church).

TROOP 12 is for boys and girls ages 11-17. They meet on Fridays from 7 to 8:30pm, unless they are out camping.

For more info contact:
Paul Rodman: 817.903.0000
Esthela Muñoz (en español) 817.798.9883

SCOUTING is a wonderful organization teaching youth excellent skills for adult life.



We meet at

Meadowbrook-Poly United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
3900 Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth, 76103.
Usually in the building on North side of church complex, closest to Meadowbrook. Overflow Parking on West side of street.

Doors Open 11:30 Lunch 11:45 – 1:00 pm

Meals $15.00 Members • $20.00 Non-Members

Guest Speakers in 2024

January 4 2024

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker

February 1 2024

TWU: Dr. Emily Messer

March 7 2024

Robert Allen,
CEO FW Economic Development

April 4 2024

Robert Ahdieh,
Dean Texas A&M


May 2 2024

Toby Owen, Presbyterian Night Shelter

JUNE 6 2024

Bud Kennedy, author journalist

JULY 4 2024

No meeting in July

We encourage you to attend the annual Patriotic Concert performed by East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band, here at Meadowbrook-Poly United Methodist Church.

August 1 2024

August


September 5 2024

September

October 3 2024

October

November 14 2024

November Banquet

 

December 5 2024

December