Venetian Isles Fishing Rodeo is coming

Election of new board members and officers 

Thursday, April, 2019 will be the organizational meeting for teams and volunteers. All are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Saturday, May 18, 2019 is the big day to BOIL dem CRAWFISH. Teams Cook up batches of delicious crawfish for neighbors to savor and enjoy.

 Santa's  arrival in Venetian Isles will be Saturday , December 14, 2019. We are expecting 300 children so Santa and his elves have been really been working hard to prepare for this fun traditional family party night. 

• Discussed at the February 19, 2019 meeting:
• Check valves for Genoa Rd and for Alba Rd where flooding 
• occurs most often from water backflow  through storm drains.
• Re-energizing sign at San Trovaso and OST.
• Blue triangle reflective tape now  available.
• Cyndi Nguyen, Dist E Council, gave a report on progress 
• around NO East.
• It was voted by the members present to get Crime cameras 
• through the police dept.
• A treasurer's report was given
  

For the past 20 years, Mike and Sheila Seaman have worked tirelessly perfecting their family friendly haunted house. All the small details made for a unique and fun experience. VICIA and the Venetian Isles Garden Club offered their support with the Annual Halloween Spook House. The Garden Club was ready for hungry participants as they exited the Spook House with hot dogs, nachos and lots of sweet treats. This event has become a Halloween tradition in our community and is open to neighborhood residents, their families and friends. Thanks to to all of the volunteers and community members that participated and helped make this a fun and safe experience for children of all ages. Click below to see more images from the event.

A cold wet day didn't stop some dedicated members of VICIA from working this past Saturday to keep our neighborhood beautiful. Thanks to the volunteers that assisted with clipping the palms in the front of our subdivision and showing their commitment to keeping our community looking it's best.

• I just wanted to remind you that this Saturday October 28th is a neutral grounds clean up day starting at 9 am. In the event of rain, this will be postponed until Saturday November 4th. Please come out and lend a hand as we do the last major "spruce up" before spring. Trash bags will be provided. Please bring your own gloves, garden shears and loppers, rakes, etc.
• There will be a special meeting Tuesday November 7th at 7 pm at the fire station for approval of the new board. No positions were opposed so the slate will need to be accepted by acclimation. Come meet the new board who are generously giving of their time to keep VICIA active. We have some new faces with fresh ideas that are always welcomed. See attachment. If someone you nominated is not on this list, it is either because they declined the nomination or are not eligible i.e. not a paid member.This will be a very short part of the meeting.
  
• You requested at our general meeting earlier this month to meet the City Council candidates. I have invited James Gray and Cyndi Nguyen who will be in a runoff later in November for the City Council seat for District E. Cyndi Nguyen graciously accepted and is eager to establish a relationship with Venetian Isles. James Gray, the incumbant, has yet to respond. Come prepared with any questions you would like to ask the candidates.
• The annual Second Harvest Food Drive is Saturday November 11th starting at 10 am in front of the fire station. Please check all non-perishable items for expiration dates as Second Harvest will  not accept expired items. If you prefer to give a check, please make it out to Second Harvest. There are many families who depend on this food bank . So as we approach Thanksgiving, a time of plenty for most of us, please remember those who are not as fortunate. In the past, residents of Venetian Isles have been very generous and I am confidant that will again be the case.
• Santa in the Isles is Saturday December 9th starting at 6 pm. Flyers will be distributed in November. There will be 2 boats again this year but Santa and his elves seem to come up with something new each year so mark your calendars now so that you don't miss out.    
• Nancy Bell

• The 2017 Fishing Rodeo was a resounding success.  Fun was had by all.
• Credit and thanks goes out to all or our volunteers and Wish to Fish, Louisiana. A great big thank you to all of the sponsors who made this event possible. Please try to patronize these business and let them know that you are from Venetian Isles. Also included below are individuals that volunteered their time to this worthwhile and successful event. Be sure to offer your thanks when you run across them! 

Sponsors: The Blind Tiger, Raisinman Towing, RPB Construction, Lee and Brenda Ferraro, Domilise's Restaurant, Robin's Wharf Dockside, Absolute Concrete, Folgers, Textron, Bret and Brenda Praisewater, Paratech, Will & Lenny's Auto,St. Bernard Drugs, Alan and Diane Cacamo, Cindy Nguyen, Louisiana Fish Fry, Ray Garofalo, Diversified Foods, Roger and Bonnie Benischek, Command Construction, Henry's House, Castnet Seafood, Barnes Electric, Dave and Darlene Kennedy, Manning Lumber and Marine, Agape Pest Services, Johnny's Crab Traps, Safe Spot, Toyota of New Orleans, Dick's Sporting Goods, Hook 'n Line, Parkway Bakery, The Landing, Henry and Jeanette Martin, Gills Crane and Dozer, Ron Charles Construction, Lamarque Ford, Kona Ice, Southside Cafe,Tire Town, Original French Market Bar and Restaurant,Venezia's Restaurant, Vucinivich's Restaurant, Cafe Criollo Monteleone Hotel, Dean and Wendy Marullo, Wish to Fish, Bait, Inc, ADT Alarm Services (Larry Frilot),Ft. Pike Volunteer Fire Department, Kirk Jacobs, Lenny LaPuyade
Volunteers: Carol Wallace, Diana Riedel, Gabriel Black, Melissa Kennedy, Madeline Senac, Cheryl Kelly, and Bonnie Benischek. I sincerely apologize if I have left anyone out. We could not do what we do with these generous sponsors and volunteers.