Submitted by Morgan Montes, SCNA Treasurer The South Capitol Neighborhood Association Board recently sent a letter to the Olympia City Council and cc’d the Olympia School District Superintendent, expressing our strong support for the proposed renaming of Stevens Field. This issue was elevated by the powerful advocacy of a group of Lincoln Elementary fifth gradersContinue reading “Supporting the Renaming of Stevens Field”
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Save the date for our 2025 BBQ Social!
Submitted by Gerald Apple, SCNA Vice President The South Capitol Neighborhood Association (SCNA) will be holding its third annual BBQ/potluck social event on Sunday, Sept 7th from 2 to 5 pm at the Lincoln Elementary Playshed. So, please mark this date on your calendars and plan to attend! The event is FREE and all SouthContinue reading “Save the date for our 2025 BBQ Social!”
Report of the 2024 Triad Meeting
By Gerald Apple and Treacy Duerfeldt A little history about the TriadThe South Capitol Neighborhood, the State of Washington, and the City of Olympia established the Triad – a three-way, formal relationship – about 10 years ago. Representatives from the city, the Legislature, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and State Patrol (WSP)Continue reading “Report of the 2024 Triad Meeting”
Traffic Safety Solutions on Capitol Way/Boulevard are Coming!
Treacy Duerfeldt and Gerald Apple, SCNA board members We are very pleased with the joint effort by Olympia City Council members and staff, and the leadership of the South Capitol, Wildwood and Governor Stevens neighborhood associations to develop short- and long-term solutions to speeding and traffic safety issues on Capitol Way/Boulevard. I (Treacy) had aContinue reading “Traffic Safety Solutions on Capitol Way/Boulevard are Coming!”
Why I joined the SCNA board
Treacy Duerfeldt, At Large Board Member I moved into the South Capitol neighborhood in 2019, renting a home right on Capitol Way South. As a semi-retired financial guy, I want to understand where I live and what’s going on, especially after the Covid period. Last May, I was invited to attend a South Capitol NeighborhoodContinue reading “Why I joined the SCNA board”
Board Minutes April 2023
South Capitol Neighborhood Association Board Weds, April 12, 2023 6:30-8:00 PM Approval of Agenda: Approved Approval of Minutes (March): Approved In Attendance: Shannon Shula and Lorie Hewitt (via Zoom), Gerald Apple, Addie Spencer, Howard Goldberg, John Saunders, David Maltman, Collum Liska, Valerie Hammett, Sue Hedrick, Dave Butler St. John’s Episcopal Church – Lorie Hewitt LorieContinue reading “Board Minutes April 2023”
Board Minutes March 2023
South Capitol Neighborhood Association Board Weds, March 8, 2023 6:30 – 8 pm Meeting Minutes Members of the South Capitol Neighborhood Association met at the Lord Mansion Coach House and chose new board members and officers for 2023. Treasurer’s Report Twin Star account balances: Business Prime Savings $20 Innovator Checking $2,900.58 Recent income: $139.81 membershipContinue reading “Board Minutes March 2023”
Board Minutes February 2022
Board Minutes January 2022
SCNA Board Members Present: Shannon Shula (President) Warren Neth (Vice-President) Gerald Apple (Secretary) Addie Spencer (Treasurer) Victor Minjares Kayle Simon Kara Meyer 2. Approval of agenda and approval of November, 2021 Minutes. A motion was made by Kayle and seconded by Addie to approve these two items. Motion passed. 3. Committee Reports and Updates- writtenContinue reading “Board Minutes January 2022”
The 1900s
Comprised of more than 440 primary properties, the South Capitol Neighborhood Historic District was listed on the National Register of History Places in 1991.
While 23 homes pre-date the turn of the century, the majority of homes were built between 1900 and 1929, coinciding with the construction of the capitol buildings nearby.
