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Response to July 1st Ken Garcia San Francisco Examiner column by San Francisco Beautiful Board President Milo Hanke:
Editor,
Ken Garcia obviously harbors affection for San Francisco Beautiful, its 60-year history and mission. (Examiner, Tuesday July 1). However, his dire interpretation of recent turnover within our organization takes on the flavor of a hit piece. Ken correctly cites differences in organizational goals as leading to some recent board member departures -- actually, only three have left specifically because of these differences. But Ken misses some major positive news. Three outstanding board members were recruited last month, and others continue to apply. Furthermore, strong candidates have applied to build on the fine work of Dee Dee Workman, our executive director for 11 years. Our devoted volunteers and members bolster our mission and presence throughout the City as well.
All our existing programs continue, including an active program of grants to community groups that engage in beautification projects, support of Green Schoolyards and other educational programs, and our annual Beautification Awards Dinner, which will take place at the Mark Hopkins Hotel on October 24 and will recognize awardees who have made major contributions to the quality of life in the City. In addition, we will continue to advocate against unsightly and unlawful advertising in public places and in favor of park and street improvements and architectural and urban design projects that enhance the beauty and livability of the City.
We question why Ken decided not to mention these items--all of which he knew about. San Francisco Beautiful has been around for 60 years and will continue to support, enhance and protect the qualities that keep us here for a long time to come.
Milo F. Hanke, President
San Francisco Beautiful
San Francisco Beautiful in the News
San Francisco Beautiful has been getting great media coverage during August and September 2007 because we have been doing some really great work. We’ve has been weighing in on Golden Gate Bridge and Muni bus shelter general advertising and Transbay Terminal developments. Our Beautification Awards Program and “What is Beautiful?” video contest are being talked about as well asour other programs aimed at keeping (and making) San Francisco beautiful.
2008 Coverage
Lake Merced Restoration and the Pacific Rod and Gun Club: April 23 & May 9
Enforcement of Illegal Billboard Ban, $50,000 fine: May 8
New height limits at Transbay Terminal area: April 27
Rooftop Gardens: April 2008
Past SFB Board Member George Fleharty Dies: April 2008
Fines on free papers?: March 19
San Francisco Beautiful opposes nomination of Ryan Brooks to Planning Commission: March 14
2007 Media Coverage
Golden Gate Bridge advertising: Listen to Barbara Taylor interview Executive Director Dee Dee Workman on KCBS radio. http://podcast.kcbs.com/kcbs/633223.mp3
Here is a list of the press SFB received on the Golden Gate Bridge advertising.
KCBS Radio: Barbara Taylor interviews Executive Director Dee Dee Workman
New York Times
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Examiner
Marin Independent Journal
The Seattle Times (reprint of NYT article)
The Houston Chronicle (reprint of NYT article)
KRON 4 - San Francisco
KRON Videos - Golden Gate Could Gain Sponsor to Help Ease Debt
Other selected 2007 Press Coverage: June: 60th Anniversary, Cable Cars, Stairway Grant, Golden Gate Park; May: Grants, Stairways, Bus Shelters, Wheat Pasted Posters; April: Livability Issues, Cable Cars, Grant, Mural; March: Litter; Februrary: Beautification Awards, Wheat Pasted Posters
Selected 2006 Press Coverage, Beautification Award Nominations Wanted, Rincon Hill Plan (op ed) and (letter to editor), Billboards, Neighborhood Conservation, Cable Cars, Beautification Awards, Neighborhood Beautification Fund, Golden Gate Park South Windmill and Newsracks
2006 Beautification Awards Dinner
2005 San Francisco Prize: Octavia Boulevard Housing Design Competition (SFB on Planning Committee)
Invasion of Movie Poster-Sized Signs
McLaren Park Watertower Redesign
SFB Reviews Above-Ground Utility Boxes
School Bond Passes: Money for Greening Schoolyards
Green Schoolyard Conference Set for 2004
Board Identifies Priority Projects for Coming Year
Foundation Grants Received
Windmill Campaign Receives Funding
Banner Legislation Retooled
Signs on Poles Focus of New Legislation
S.F. Green Schoolyard Alliance-Making Major Strides
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