Francisville NDC mission is to improve the quality of life in the Francisville community through Commercial and Residential Development and to implement programs designed to develop the youth, aid senior citizens, and generally invest in the people of Francisville. Our aim is to be a resource for information and communication, thereby insuring that all residents can have an active role in the growth and development of their community.
Our organization (Board & Executive Committee) meetings are open to all FNDC members and their guests. Board meeting are held the 2nd Tuesday every other month beginning in February. Time and location may vary. All our meetings (community and organizational) are audio and/or video taped for the purpose of keeping detailed records. We are happy to provide copies of the recorded minutes and sign in sheets should they be requested. mail@francisvillendc.org. Click here for “Meeting Calendar”
FNDC Organizational Structure
Board of Directors
FNDC Board of Directors consists of nine (9) members. FNDC Board member terms are two (2) years. Board members are nominated and voted into service by FNDC “Voting Members” in good standing. To request a copy of the FNDC Bylaws contact Penelope Giles, penelope@francisvillendc.org.
Sharon Hale Jenkins - Long Term Francisville Resident
181 Capitol Street.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
Occupation: Museum Program Registrar, Franklin Institute
halejenkins1@verizon.net
Kathy Black – Member, Long Term Resident
Occupation: Health & Safety Director, AFSME DC 47
711 N. 19th Street.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
kblack@dc47.org
Ola Solanke – Charter Member, V.P. and Francisville Resident
1518 Parrish Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
Occupation:
oosolanke@yahoo.com
Reverend Mark A. Hatcher – Member
858 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
Occupation: Clergy, Holy Ghost Headquarters (Met)
NPCDCTheMet@aol.com
Patricia Abner, Cabot Community Activist
1215 N. 15th Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
Occupation: Philadelphia Caseworker
uthie5315@cs.com
Blair Jamal Shaw - Member, Former Francisville Resident
1631 Green Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
Occupation: Attorney, Real Estate Broker
Blair.shaw@dbr.com
Kristin Szwajkowski - President to the Board
AICP – Member, Francisville Resident
1837 Brown Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
Occupation: Program Officer, Civic Initiatives The Pew Charitable Trusts
kszwajkowski@comcast.net
Legal Representation: Julie Negovan Esq.
Cozen O Connor Law Firm
1900 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
JNegovan@cozen.com
Board of Directors Officers:
President/Founder/ Executive Director: Penelope Giles
Long Term Francisville Resident
1729 Wylie Street. Philadelphia, Pa. 19130 Occupation: Self Employed Professional Entertainer Penelope@francisvillendc.org
Vice President: Ola Solanke
Francisville Resident
1518 Parrish Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
Occupation: Businessman
oosolanke@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Sharon Hale Jenkins
Long Term Francisville Resident
181 Capitol Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
Occupation: Museum Program Registrar Franklin Institute
halejenkins1@verizon.net
FNDC Executive Committee:
The Francisville NDC Executive Committee is made up of FNDC Board Members, officers and members. The function of the Executive Committee is to manage the day to day functions of FNDC and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Fairmount Health Center, 1412-22 Fairmount Ave. 6:00 pm. Click here for “Meeting Calendar”
Executive Committee members:
Penelope Giles – Founder, President & Executive Director calendar
Address: 1729 Wylie Street. (215) 769-1577
Fred Snead (Ali) - Board member & President of the Francisville Neighborhood Civic Association.
Address: 829 Leland Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
(267) 975-7035
Kristen Szwajkowski – Board member & Finance Committee Chair
Address: 1937 Brown Street
Philadelphia. Pa, 19130
(267) 872-3370
Ola Solanke – Board member & FNDC Communications
Address: 1518 Parrish Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130 v (215) 806-1491
Sharon Hale Jenkins – Zoning & Member Care Committee Member
Address: 818 Capitol Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
(267) 481-2592
Patricia Abner – Board member & Francisville Neighborhood Civic Association member
Address: 1215 N. 15th Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
(267) 456-1324
Gerry Blineberry – Zoning Committee Chair.
Address: 721 N. 19th Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
(267) 303-0751
Kurt Schoenkopf – Zoning Committee Member & Executive Committee Chair.
2015 W. Girard
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
(610) 780-6662
William Horoschak – Member Care Committee Chair
Address: 2012 Parrish Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19130
(215) 763-1366
Working Committees: The following working committees are being established to move the initiatives of the Neighborhood Plan Forward and FNDC organizational capacity building. Some committees are open to any resident of the Francisville Community and some are only open to FNDC members and or Board Members and Officers or Francisville Alliance Members.
All the following committees need members with skill sets specific to the goals of the committee. To learn more about or join any of the committees listed below See FNDC Working Committees Document.
- Member Care Committee (FNDC Members, Officers and Directors)
- Zoning Committee (2008 Committee members established)
- FNDC Board Development: (FNDC Members, Officers and Directors only) 4 member committee
- Fundraising (Open to Residents, FNDC Members, Officers and Directors) Not more than five (5) member committee.
- Ridge Ave Capital Improvement committee: (Open to Residents, FNDC Members, Officers and Directors) Not more than three (3) member committee.
- Community Benefits committee: (Francisville Alliance members only)
- Francisville Clean & Safety: (Open to Residents, FNDC Members, Officers and Directors). Number of members not set yet.
Updated 02.24.08