September SODA Meeting

September SODA Meeting
Thursday September 8th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Special Guest
Tracy Besek
Healthy Dearborn Walk n' Roll, #BikeDearborn, Dearborn resident

Win Prizes At The Meeting
Member Raffle - Free for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
Attendance Raffle - Free for ANYONE in attendance.
50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

SODA Meetings 2016 - 2017

Here are the dates for up coming
SODA General Meetings through 2017.

September 8th 2016 -  7:00 pm
October 13th 2016  -  7:00 pm
November 10th 2016  -  7:00 pm
December 8th 2016  -  6:30 pm, Annual Potluck Dinner
January 12th 2017  -  7:00 pm
February 9th 2017  - 7:00 pm, Annual Meeting - Elections
March 16th 2017  -  7:00 pm
April 13th 2017  - 7:00 pm
May 11th 2017  -  7:00 pm

General Meeting @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Win Prizes At The Meeting:
- Member Raffle for any paid regular members in attendance.
- Attendance Raffle for ANYONE in attendance.
- 50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

May SODA Meeting

May SODA Meeting
Thursday May 19th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Special Guests:
Barry S. Murray
Economic and Community Development Director
City of Dearborn

Ford Land representatives



Win Prizes At The Meeting
Member Raffle - for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
Attendance Raffle - for ANYONE in attendance.
50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

April SODA Meeting

April SODA Meeting
Thursday April 21st @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Special Guest:
Irene Pizzimenti, General Manager
Panera Cares Community Cafe, Dearborn



Win Prizes At The Meeting
Member Raffle - for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
Attendance Raffle - for ANYONE in attendance.
50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

March Raffle Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to our March Meeting raffle giveaway Winners!

Member Raffle: St. Patrick's day Basket
Winner: Kelly Nestico

Attendance Raffle: Spring/Easter Basket
Winner: Joseph Nudi

50/50 Raffle
Winner: Mike Bonich


To win the member raffle you must be present at the monthly meeting. The attendance raffle can be won by anyone in attendance at the meeting. Prizes are typically items donated by local businesses or business members.

March S.O.D.A. Meeting

March S.O.D.A. Meeting
Thursday March 17th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Bylaws Vote

Special Guest:
TBS

Win Prizes At The Meeting
Member Raffle - for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
Attendance Raffle - for ANYONE in attendance.
50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

February Raffle Winners

Congratulations to our February Meeting raffle giveaway Winners!

Member Raffle
Winner: Donna Nemeth

Attendance Raffle
Winner: Judy Struble

50/50 Raffle
Winner: Deb Seder 

Deb Seder donated her winnings back to the association. Thank You!!

To win the member raffle you must be present at the monthly meeting. The attendance raffle can be won by anyone in attendance at the meeting. Prizes are typically items donated by local businesses or business members.

February S.O.D.A. Meeting

February S.O.D.A. Meeting
Thursday Feb 18th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

2016 Elections
Election vote will be held after the close of the regular meeting and is open to all paid S.O.D.A. members who are current with their yearly dues.

*Update*
Changes to the association Bylaws will also be voted on NEXT MONTH. In order to give time for members to review the changes. This vote has been postponed till the March meeting. An electronic copy of the proposed Bylaws changes has been emailed to all current members. If you did not receive an email please submit at Contact Us request.

Special Guest:
Michael T. Sareini
City of Dearborn Councilmember

Win Prizes At The Meeting
Member Raffle - for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
Attendance Raffle - for ANYONE in attendance.
50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

Facebook Event - February Meeting

January S.O.D.A. Meeting

January S.O.D.A. Meeting
Thursday Jan 21st @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Nominations for 2016 Board of Directors


Special Guest:
Maryanne Bartles
Library Director, Dearborn Public Library
Maryanne will give a short presentation on the Dearborn Public Library, detailing the services available to Dearborn residents.

Win Prizes At The Meeting

• Member Raffle - for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
• Attendance Raffle - for ANYONE in attendance.
• 50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

Facebook Event - January Meeting

December S.O.D.A. Meeting Potluck Dinner

December S.O.D.A. Meeting Potluck Dinner
Thursday Dec 10th 

6:30 pm

In the cafeteria at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

S.O.D.A. will provide the main dish.

RSVP in the Form Below

Please bring a dish to pass.
Please bring a serving spoon or utensil with your food.

The Whitmore-Bolles Girl Scouts will be doing crafts with the kids.

Ugly Sweater Contest - with prizes for men & women

Guessing Game

Prize Give-A-Ways for members

Attendance Raffle

50/50 Raffle: Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

If you would like to help with the event, there is planning committee meeting on Tuesday, November 24th @ 7:00 pm. Please submit a message to the Contact Us form for more information.

November Raffle Winners

Congratulations to our November General Meeting raffle giveaway Winners!

Member Raffle
Fall Home Decor & Cranberry Caramel Crunch

Winner:  Mike Bonich

To win the member raffle you must be present at the monthly meeting.
Member names drawn but not present to win:
Kade family
Jones family
Michelis-Brown family
Cooper family

Attendance Raffle
Fall decorations

Winner: Joe Vasquez

The attendance raffle can be won by anyone in attendance at the meeting. Prizes are typically items donated by local businesses or business members.

50/50 Raffle
Winner: Michael Albano

Michael Albano donated his winnings back to the association. Thank You!!

November S.O.D.A. Meeting

The November S.O.D.A. Meeting
Thursday Nov 5th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124




Special Guest:
David Norwood
Sustainability Coordinator
City of Dearborn

Mr. Norwood will have a short presentation detailing the projects and programs he is working on for the city, and will take feedback and answer questions that our members and residents may have.

Win Prizes At The Meeting

• Member Raffle for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
• Attendance Raffle for ANYONE in attendance.
• 50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

Facebook Event - November Meeting

October Raffle Winners

Congratulations to our October General Meeting raffle giveaway Winners!
We had one very lucky family this month.

Member Raffle
Gift card to Fisher's Flowers

Winner: Jay & Tammy  Rayburn

To win the member raffle you must be present at the monthly meeting.
Member names drawn but not present to win:
Sandra and Michaek Salliotte
Windy Webber
Virginia Russell
Mike LaFata
Michael McCaffery

Attendance Raffle
Fall decorations

Winner: Jay & Tammy Rayburn

The attendance raffle can be won by anyone in attendance at the meeting. Prizes are typically items donated by local businesses or business members.

50/50 Raffle
Winner: Carl Wiegand

October S.O.D.A. Meeting & Neighborhood Watch

The October S.O.D.A. Meeting
Thursday Oct 8th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Special Guests:
TBA

Win Prizes At The Meeting

• Member Raffle for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
• Attendance Raffle for ANYONE in attendance.
• 50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

There will also be Neighborhood Watch committee meeting at the end of the general meeting for some updates on the neighborhood watch activities.

Facebook Event - October Meeting

After the meeting head over to Bailey's on Michigan Ave. for S.O.D.A. POP Trivia

September Raffle Winners

Congratulations to our September Meeting raffle giveaway Winners!

Member Raffle
2 sets of tickets to a Detroit Tigers game courtesy of Wayne County Commission Chair Gary Woronchak

Winner: Pam Post
Winner: Timothy Harrison

To win the member raffle you must be present at the monthly meeting
Member names drawn but not present to win:
Carol Buda

Attendance Raffle
Winner: Debbie Sosnowski

The attendance raffle can be won by anyone in attendance at the meeting. Prizes are typically items donated by local businesses or business members.

50/50 Raffle
Winner: Jay Rayburn

September S.O.D.A. Meeting & Neighborhood Watch

The September S.O.D.A. Meeting
Thursday Sept 10th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Special Guests:
Lisa Hicks-Clayton
Dearborn Heights councilwoman and President of the Golfview Manor Civic Association (Dbrn Hts)

David Bazzy
Dearborn City Councilmember

Councilwoman Hicks-Clayton will speak a bit on the success of their watch program and the monthly crime walks they put on in their community. The goal being to learn from their efforts and possibly implement some of their ideas into our own neighborhood watch program.

Win Prizes At The Meeting

• Member Raffle for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
• Attendance Raffle for ANYONE in attendance.
• 50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

There will also be Neighborhood Watch committee meeting at the end of the general meeting for some updates on the neighborhood watch activities.

Facebook Event - September Meeting

After the meeting head over to Bailey's on Michigan Ave. for S.O.D.A. POP Trivia

Busy Week In Dearborn

It's going to be a busy week!
Remember to mark for calendars for these items.

Monday 7th:
* Labor Day
Enjoy a day of fun and rest.
(Thank you to all that have to
work today and for all you do)

Tuesday 8th:
* First Day of School for Dearborn Public Schools

Wednesday 9th: 
* Public Hearing for 5-Year Master Plan
7:00 p.m.  -  Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

Thursday 10th:
* September S.O.D.A. Meeting & Neighborhood Watch
7:00pm in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary

* S.O.D.A. POP Trivia
9:00 pm  -  Bailey's Dearborn

Friday 11th:
* Farmers & Artisans Market
9:00am - 2:00pm -  Behind the Bryant Library

UPDATE to Special Meeting on July 8th

Important news per Regan Ford.

We will meet at the Penn Vassar Park pavilion at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8th to discuss the basketball hoops. We are NOT voting but we are discussing the hoop issue. We found out that we have additional time so we will vote at our September meeting (it will be announced when we have a date). In the meantime, all residents are encouraged to join in the discussion on Wednesday, send letters to the Dearborn Recreation Commission and Greg Orner. A good number of members and residents who read the Facebook page stated that they would be out of town on vacation this week and we decided that we would like to allow additional time to gather opinions and reach out to the residents who live by the park and residents who would like to express their opinions.Thank you for your interest.

Special Meeting July 8th

Important Neighborhood News regarding Penn Vassar Park basketball hoops.
Do you have an opinion as to whether the basketball nets should be replaced or stay permanently removed from Penn Vassar Park? We are meeting on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Penn Vassar pavilion to discuss this. (Meeting should only be about 15 minutes). This is a great time to join S.O.D.A. and have your voice count. Membership applications will be available at the meeting. Dues are $15.00 a year. Residents who do not wish to become a member are encouraged to voice your opinion by sending a letter to the Dearborn Recreation Commission and Mr. Greg Orner.
We will also discuss problems at the basketball courts at Summer-Stephens, Oxford Park, and Shemansky Park which also reside in our boundaries.

May Raffle Winners

Congratulations to our May Meeting raffle giveaway Winners!

Member Raffle
Tickets to a Detroit Tigers game courtesy of Wayne County Commission Chair Gary Woronchak.

Winner: George Turley

To win the member raffle you must be a paid member and present at the monthly meeting
Member names drawn but not present:
- Bobbie and Steve Crites
- Chris Sylvester

Attendance Raffle
Gift certificate to Fisher's Flower Shop

Winner: Betty Godfrey

The attendance raffle can be won by anyone in attendance at the meeting.

50/50 Raffle

Winner: Mike Albano

Thank you to Mike for donating his winnings back to the association!