December 16, 2019 - - - - - - - - - - Keeping Fondren Fabulous!

 There's no place like home!
FRF Welcomes New Board Members

..... The Fondren Renaissance Foundation is pleased to announce it's newest Board Members, approved at the December 10 Board meeting.

..... Joining the 18-member board for a three-year term are: Kalil Abide, Britney Moss, Sarah Bentley, Michael Boerner and Ryan O'Beirne.

..... Board officers for 2020 were also confirmed. Roy Campbell will return as Board President; Mary Linley Sweat is the new Vice President; Liz Brister is Treasurer and Belmont Trapp was elected Secretary. Lisa Wigington will remain a member of the Executive Committee as Past President.

..... In addition, the following Committee Chairs were approved:
Old Canton Road Beautification - Charles Addington
Friends of Fondren Park - Kathy Clem
Symphony at Sunset - Britney Moss

.....If you would like to serve on any of the above committees, or volunteer with FRF in other roles, email rebecca@fondren.org
Fondren Fine
There's yet another fabulous place in Fondren for your last minute holiday shopping! Located in Fondren Village , Fondren Fine opened in November in the location formerly occupied by The Paper Place. (The above bowl is dishwasher safe and stain resistant!)
F ix a pothole: S hop Fondren for the holidays!
-with our own Jeff Good!-
Fondren Social Club invites you
to download its app, save $$

..... Fondren Social Club , in conjunction with Mantle.City Club , is offering a new way to support FRF and Fondren merchants : a special app that offers a minimum 10% discount on purchases.

..... The app subscription is $20 a month with $15 going toward FRF and its programs. By using the app and supporting our Fondren merchants, you can earn your monthly fee back.

..... To get your first month free, enter the code: 2020

Former Bridget's Building available for lease

..... Former Bridget's Gifts and Monogram building, 2725 N. State Street, will be available for lease January 2020. The 4,502 square-foot facility has front door parking. The current layout is for a retail boutique (half storage) but other possible uses include retail, medical, or office space.

..... For more information, contact Philip Holman .
Love The Cedars? Become A Docent
..... The Cedars is one of Fondren's favorite treasures! If you'd like to help share The Cedars and its story, we need you as a docent.
..... Whether you have limited time to share or you are looking for a worthwhile volunteer commitment, we need a team of people to help promote and maintain The Cedars as a historic venue in Jackson.
..... Let us know your interest by clicking the button below.
Keeping Fondren Fabulous!
.....  Thanks to the following neighbors who support  FRF  with Annual Fund giving:

Larry and Cathy Ambrose
Chuck Addington
Elizabeth Jones
Phil and Suzie Cranston (in honor of Buddy Graham)

.....   FRF  accepts contributions of all sizes! Help us Keep Fondren Fabulous with a tax deductible contribution today!
Calendar for December |January .......... ...

December 21, 1:30 p.m. - Fondren Foodie Tour (sign up on Facebook)

January 7, 5:30 p.m. - Street Captains Meeting at The Cedars

January 8, 9 a.m. - Vision 2020 at The Cedars

January 14 - FRF Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

January 28, 10:30 a.m. - Fondren BID Membership Meeting at Duling Hall

February 1 - Broadmeadow's Annual Soup Sale on Super Bowl weekend. More details to come!

2020
Renaissance Society
Members

Helen Boone

Bill & Liz
Brister

Roy & Nancy
Campbell

Ann & Sandy
Carter

Tom & Mary
Dunbar

Tony & Linda
Edwards

Mary Sanders Ferris

Alex & Wendy
George

Debbie & Jeff Good

David & Peggy
Hampton

Randy & Sarah
Hines

John & Melanie
Lauderdale

Kenneth Leggett

Christopher & Lauren Lomax

Natalie Maynor

Coleen O'Brien
&
Walley Powell

Roger Parkes &
Pam Garman

Don & Becky
Potts

Carol & Bill
Sneed

Nick & Sperri
Strickland

Lisa Wigington &
Erin Dehon


2019
Renaissance
Society
Members

Ashley & Michael Borne

Jean Turner Brewer

Bill and Liz
Brister

M & J Creekmore
Foundation Trust

Nancy & Roy
Campbell

Jennifer & Derek Emerson

Jan & Lawrence
Farrington

Anna & Andy
Frame

The Fenelon Family

Debbie & Jeff
Good

Betsy & Jason
Greener

Danelle & Kendall
Garraway

Frenchie & Buddy Graham

Claudia & Robert Hauberg

Dr. and Mrs. Gray
Hilsman

Sarah & Randy
Hines

Nelma Hayes Ivey

Robert and Melissa
Hutchison

Elta & Jim
Johnston

Melanie & John Lauderdale

The Dick Molpus Foundation

Mary Eliza & Howard McMillan

Natalie Maynor

Hollidae Morrison

Nina C. Moss

Jan & Billy
Mounger

Betsy & Bill Nation

Teri & Martin
Newcomb

Amanda & Scott
Overby

Mrs. Kent Peters

Ardarian & David
Pierre

Michelle & David Pharr

Roger Parkes & Pam Garman

Barbara & Barry Plunkett

Becky & Don
Potts

Pat & Joe Ross

Carol & Bill Sneed

Mary Linley & Andrew Sweat

Jimmye & Andy
Sweat

Julia Terry

Belmont & Frank Trapp

Vieux Carre
Apartments

Mary Alice & Donny White

Lisa Wigington &
Dr. Erin Dehon

Molly & Robert
Walker

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