February 22, 2001

The proposal outlined below to change this Association name from the Hungerford-Stoneridge Civic Assoc. to the simplified Hungerford Civic Assoc. was duly announced and presented to the membership in general meeting February 21, 2001. After an open discussion, the officers moved to approve the proposal by official vote. The proposal was passed (by a vote of 18 to 2 among represented members households).

As mentioned in the proposal, the Civic Assoc. will also advocate for a similar change in the neighborhood name in the local government.

Proposal:

Change the Civic Assoc. name to: Hungerford Civic Association. Request, in local government, that the neighborhood be referred to as Hungerford, understanding that this is synonymous with the area previously called Hungerford-Stoneridge.

Reasons for proposing Civic Assoc. name change:

1. Hungerford-Stoneridge is a long, awkward name; difficult to pronounce, unwieldy for letterhead or potential signage.
2. Suggests two-part division in the neighborhood that does not exist (if it ever did).

Using one part of the present two-part name is an obvious naming alternative.

Reasons for prefering the Hungerford part of existing name:

• Hungerford is historically significant in the region (see Hungerford Tavern and Hungerford Resolves descriptions).
• Due to historical significance, Hungerford has higher local visibility.
• Relating this Association to the Hungerford Resolves, by naming, is desirable citizen action symbolism.
• Since Hungerford is first part of the present name, it provides for better continuity in name change.
• Many people already tersely refer to the neighborhood as "Hungerford" only. Adopting this name just brings official naming into practice with this terse reference.
• The Stoneridge part of the present name was originated by sub-division builder (as near as anyone can tell), and therefore, lacks the distinction of the Hungerford part of the present name.

Negative Aspect of Hungerford name:

Can be confused with Hungerford Drive.