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MUMC November President's Letter- Tuesday, November 01, 2011


Greetings for November

    Halloween 2011 has passed with good fun, and without significant problems.  We all owe thanks to S.F. Police Department Capt. Greg Corrales, Castro Liaison Sgt. Chuck Limbert and all the officers at Mission Station, and to the S.F. Dept. of Public Works and other City agencies for helping assure that this once-difficult holiday is again an orderly and fun event.

     Thanksgiving’s now approaching, to mark the official beginning of The Castro’s year-end Holiday shopping and celebrating Season.  MUMC’s Holiday Promotion festivities begin on Monday night November 28 at 6:00pm with our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of Bank of America at 18th & Castro.  The fabulous Donna Sachet again will emcee, along with Santa and his Elf, City dignitaries, music, and other holiday treats.  In addition to the traditional Holiday Tree, we’ll also have red ribbons adorning the palm trees along Market Street to welcome all visitors. The Imperial Council this year will sponsor Gift Wrapping services and caroling in The Castro on several dates during the shopping season – get details at MUMC’s November 3 Members Meeting (see below).  We are encouraging all merchants to light up and decorate your business, to collectively help make The Castro a place to “Shop, Eat, Drink and Stay” during the Holiday Season.  Thanks to many MUMC Members who already have signed up as sponsors of our Holiday Promotion – reminders are in the mail this week for the rest of you.  The deadline for YOUR listing on the Donor Banner is 5:00pm on Thursday, November 17 – so mail your check NOW!

    Thursday December 1, is World AIDS Day. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the epidemic and of The Castro as “ground zero” in the early days.  Many commemorative events will take place in our neighborhood and elsewhere in the City.  Sixteen local San Francisco HIV/AIDS service organizations are coming together under the banner “30AIDS” to remember those who went before us, those who still need help, and those who need to be educated on the subject, and to help with awareness and raise funds.  They will be contacting MUMC members for participation - we want to help drive as many people as possible to the neighborhood for World AIDS Day, many who have not been here in a few years.  MUMC is working with 30AIDS to help commemorate the day – come to our November 3 Members Meeting for more information.  MUMC also will add a red ribbon atop the Rainbow Flag Pole at Market and Castro on December 1, to honor all AIDS heroes and their supporters.  We also urge all merchants to display a red ribbon (with lights or not) in your window.  

     Our November 3 Members Meeting also will include Supervisor Wiener’s usual informative “Update from City Hall,” preliminary details of a major new commercial/residential project planned for Upper Market Street, and an exciting and informative preview of opportunities for small business and The Castro as the huge America’s Cup international racing events come to the City.  If you didn’t get the email, see the Meeting Agenda on the Home Page at www.CastroMerchants.com, and then join us for the Meeting this Thursday, November 3, 9:00am sharp at EVRC.

    Thanks for supporting MUMC!                                                               -Steve

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