NORTHEAST– The East Aldine District held their monthly board meeting last Tuesday night, and approved funding requests for community events from various organizations. Gretchen Larson, Economic Development director, explained the development committee funds event requests that are usually one-time sponsorships with benefits to the district in terms of recognition and development.
The board reviewed the committee’s recommendations, and voted to fund the MacArthur Booster Club Athletic Banquet $2000; HICC Culinary Event $125; Bonding Against Adversity Health Fair $1000; Leadership North Houston graduation event $1000; Aldine YOUTH 21st Anniversary event $1000; and ABWA event $250.
Joyce Wiley is the new chair of the Business and Economic Development Committee, it was announced, replacing Clyde Bailey.