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April 12 Guest Speaker: Brian Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

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We are pleased to announce that Brain Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, will be our guest speaker at Penn Branch Citizens Civic Association Community Meeting 7:00 pm April 12 at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church community room.   

Brian T. Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
Brian T. Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Brian T. Kenner was named Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) by Mayor Muriel Bowser on January 8, 2015.  Prior to his appointment, Kenner served as City Manager of Takoma Park, Maryland, managing the city’s day-to-day operations. Before taking over management of the Washington suburb, Kenner served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Develop-
ment for the District of Columbia.  In addition to his familiarity with DMPED’s $13 billion portfolio, Kenner’s work for the District of Columbia included managing the team that completed the reuse plan for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center site.

Kenner has also worked as a Senior Fund Manager of the Community Investments Group at Fannie Mae; served as Vice President of the Public Institutions Group at Jones Lang LaSalle specializing in public-private initiatives; as a Manager of the Government Real Estate Advisory Services Consulting Practice at Ernst & Young; and, as a Presidential Management Fellow for the federal government.

Kenner’s background over the past 15 years includes working in various leadership positions for both federal agencies as well as private sector companies.  Brian has an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Iowa and a Master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University.

Penn Branch Executive Officer Election – Seeking Nominations

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Penn Branch Executive Officer Election – Seeking Nominations

We are still seeking nominations for the executive officer elections.

Please notify Matthew Pinardi ([email protected]) before April’s meeting if you are a member in good standing interested in being nominated for a position.

The following officer positions are available for nomination:

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Corresponding Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Parliamentarian

The following are some common descriptions of each position.

There are no official descriptions in the civic association’s bylaws.

  • President
    • Responsible for preparing and running community meetings. The president calls meetings to order, manages the agenda, takes votes and adjourns meetings. The president is the public face of the civic association.
  • Vice President
    • Responsible for performing the duties of the president when they are unable. The vice president is the second public face of the civic association.
  • Secretary
    • Responsible for taking notes during PBCA meetings for the creation of meeting minutes. The minutes are then prepared and presented at the following association meeting.
  • Corresponding Secretary
    • Responsible for managing all outside correspondence for the PBCA. The corresponding secretary is the public voice of the civic association.
  • Treasurer
    • Responsible for the management of all PBCA finances. Delivers a treasures report at each civic association meeting.
  • Parliamentarian
    • Responsible for interpreting and applying rules of order for each PBCA meeting. Gives advice on parliamentary procedure to the officers, committees and members of the civic association.

Penn Branch Member Rewards

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Alpha Custom Cleaners
Charlie Young, Alpha Custom Tailor and Cleaners
Charlie Young, Alpha Custom Tailor and Cleaners
Penn Branch Liquors
Penn Branch Liquors

Thanks to all of the merchants who offer discounts to Penn Branch members that present their membership cards:

Your 2015-16 Penn Branch membership card entitles you to discounts at local merchants.  We will continue to notify you in newsletters and on this website about participating merchants.   You MUST present your current Penn Branch Membership card to qualify for discounts.  Please note minimums.

Alpha Custom Cleaners Penn Branch Shopping Center – 10 percent off dry cleaning, tailoring and other services *$10.00 minimum purchase

Penn Branch Beauty with Gladys Dorn
Penn Branch Beauty with Gladys Dorn

Beltway Beauty – Penn Branch Shopping Center – 10 percent off any items *$10.00 minimum purchase

Penn Branch Liquors – Penn Branch Shopping Center – 10 percent off any items *$25.00 minimum purchase

Penn Branch Nail Salon – Penn Branch Shopping Center will offer 10 percent off any purchase over $20.00

H & R Block -Pending

PBCCA Meeting Guest Speaker: Courtney Snowden

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Tonight: March 8 7:00 pm Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church (rear entrance)

Courtney Snowden, Deputy Mayor for Greater Opportunity will be our guest speaker tonight evening. Courtney was scheduled to speak at our last meeting, but had to reschedule due to last minute conflicts.     We are pleased to have her as a return guest speaker at tonight’s meeting.

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Courtney Snowden, Deputy Mayor for Greater Opportunity

The purpose of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity is to rebuild and revitalize the overlooked and underserved communities across the District of Columbia, particularly in Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Courtney will provide and updates and will also answer your questions.

Global Scholars Program – Your Child Can Travel!

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Global Scholars Foundation

Your child can travel overseas, and participate in the District’s Global Scholarship Foundation program. GSF concentrates on finding a diverse group of District teenagers who express interest in foreign language skills development, are curious about other cultures, and who are enthusiastic about our high commitment learning process.

Students can complete the application online at www.globalscholarsfoundation.org.   The program is SYEP host site, which means students can get paid to work with us for the summer.

Executive Director, Marcia K. Brown, Ph.D. addressed Penn Branch residents last year, and encourages Ward 7 youth to apply.

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