My "Joel Award"

Each year Inman Park recognizes individuals who have made significant and continuing contributions to the neighborhood. Joel Awards, named in honor of Inman Park's developer Joel Hurt, are acknowledged at the Butterfly Ball which is the big kick-off party for the Inman Park Festival.

This year I was honored to receive this esteemed award. Here is what is on my plaque:

Joel Award

She came to neighborhood meetings
Before they even had moved;
She gave us all hearty greetings
Then worked to see things improved.

She saw that our fine neighborhood,
Though strong and quite united,
Was lacking a new tool that would
Help keep us well provided.

With up-to-date tidbits about
'What', 'where', 'how' and 'who'.
She stuck her neck out
And asked, "Do you Yahoo?"

Hundreds of us signed up, of course;
Now we chat unabated.
(And so that things don't get too coarse
She keeps us moderated.)

But wait, there's more to tell, you know
(as if that wasn't enough)
She's helping run the April show --
Security and Traffic stuff.

She also minds their two-boy crew
While Bob takes care of his home-brew.

Please won't you join us in giving
As much praise as you can manage
To our most excellent neighbor,

KRISTINE (THE NEECHYKAT) SANDAGE