Memorial Park Neighborhood Association

April 2006

Apr 25, 2006

2006 3rd Edition
The Connector
Memorial Park Neighborhood Association/MPNA
A Place where People Live & Succeed through Togetherness!
April 2006 Official Newsletter


Dr. Saharra Bledsoe, President?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­.........312-4503
Ms. Michelle Boykin, Vice President?¡?­?¡?­..348-3187
Ms. Delisa Kelsaw, Secretary?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­.?¡?­.422-3336
Ms. Cassandra Woods, Treasurer?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­420-8132
Mr. Robert Brown Sgt. at Arms?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­..
Officer Jason Anthony, Liaison Officer?¡?­..427-1319
Attorney Thomas Essex Exe. Board Mbr.?¡?­...424-4316
Ms. Elinor Rose Exe Board Mbr?¡?­?¡?­..?¡?­?¡?­...704-1675
Mr. Kal Derkson Block Captain Chairman?¡?­.420-8534
Block Captains
Ms. Alice Boykin?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­422-9794
Ms. Ruthie Robinson?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­.?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­?¡?­.?¡?­?¡?­422-7967

Association Web Site:
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/ftwayne/memorialpark/
The Memorial Park
?¡?°Maumee Way?¡?± Community Planning Committee is having an
Open House & You?¡?¯re Invited!
When:
Thursday April 27th from 6:30 till 8:30
Where:
Elite Ballroom
Located on the corner of Alleger and Anthony
This will be your time to meet the city planner?¡?¯s, ask questions, sate your view and give suggestions as to what you think our community needs Now and in the future.
Refreshments will be served-
Mark your calendars, now because this is one event you DO NO WANT TO MISS!
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Business of the Month!
This Month?¡?¯s Award goes to:
Dentech porcelain studio Inc.
3130 E. Washington Blvd.

The Long Journey!
Can you imagine that you and your family are driving down the highway and you find yourself involved in an accident with a car whose driver has been operating a motor vehicle on expired license for 14 years! Thank God that no one was seriously hurt in the accident, your insurance will cover your damages, since you have full coverage, and the illegal driver will be forced to ?¡?°Get his act Together,?¡?± Well, that?¡?¯s basically the same pitiful state that our association found itself in, because for whatever reason the previous leadership of the association failed to submit the yearly mandatory sate and government documentation and for 14 long years the association has been operating illegally. However, after almost two years of some very hard work, the long journey is over and we are pleased to announce that the Memorial Park Neighborhood Association has filed the necessary paper work and met all the other requirements and is once again a legal entity in:
Good Standing with both the State of Indiana and U.S. Government.

Become Red Cross Volunteer- Class information listed below:
Disaster Services Classes
New Volunteer Orientation ________
W May 17 10A-12P Ft. Wayne
HAM Radio Operators License Preparatory Class ___________
W March 29-May 3 7P-10P Ft. Wayne
Family Services: Providing Emergency Assistance (ARC 3072-1)
T & W April 4&5 6P-10P each night Ft. Wayne
Community Services Overview_(ARC 3068-6)________________
Sa April 8 9A-12N Ft. Wayne
Defensive Driving_________________________________________
M April 17 7P-10P Ft. Wayne
ERV Orientation and Road Test____________________________
Sa May 6 9A-1P Ft. Wayne
Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery_(ARC 3089-4)______
Sa&Su May 20&21 9A-5P each day Ft. Wayne
Mass Care II (ARC 3068-1F)________________________________
Sa&Su June 3&4 9A-5P each day Ft. Wayne
Shelter Operations_(ARC 3068-11)___________________________
Sa June 10 9A-12N Ft. Wayne
Shelter Simulation_(ARC 3068-12)___________________________
Sa June 10 1P-5P Ft. Wayne
Introduction to Disaster Services (ARC 3066) _________
New Volunteer Orientation: This course will introduce the new volunteer and the potential volunteer to the American Red Cross. It covers the history of the American Red Cross, the policies and procedures of the American Red Cross, as well as the functions of Blood Services, Emergency Services and Health and Safety Services.
HAM Radio Operators License Preparatory Class: This course will prepare volunteers to take the examination required to obtain an amateur radio license. This course is presented by the Allen County Amateur Radio Club and will meet every Wednesday from March 29 through May 3. Attendance at all sessions will be required to obtain a license. A small fee to cover the cost of materials will apply.
Family Services: Providing Emergency Assistance: The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the Client Casework activity. You will learn the skills needed to conduct an effective client interview. Attendance both evenings is required for course certification. Prerequisite is Introduction to Disaster Services.
Community Services Overview-This course provides an overview of the activities performed by the Community Services group in support of a disaster relief operation including mass feeding, sheltering and bulk distribution of goods. There is no prerequisite for this course.
Defensive Driving: The purpose of this course is to provide Red Cross employees and volunteers with tools to ensure safe operation of chapter vehicles, especially the Emergency Response Vehicle. This course is a prerequisite for ERV crew member certification.
ERV Orientation and Road Test: This session will introduce participants to the exterior and interior operating parts of the Emergency Response Vehicle and will certify them to be ERV crew members upon successful completion of the road test. Prerequisites are Introduction to Disaster Services, Mass Care: An Overview or Community Services Overview, ERVs: Ready, Set, Roll, Defensive Driving, current First Aid and Adult CPR certification.
Collaborating to Ensure Effective Service Delivery: The purpose of this course is to prepare Red Cross employees and volunteers to establish collaborative relationships that contribute to coordinated disaster response and help to ensure effective service delivery. This course will prepare participants to begin conducting liaison activities in a chapter. Attendance both days is required for course certification. Prerequisite is Introduction to Disaster Services
Mass Care II: This course will prepare Red Cross paid and volunteer staffs to establish, operate, and phase out Mass Care services on a state or major disaster relief operation so that victims?¡?¯ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner. Attendance both days is required for course certification. Prerequisites are Mass Care: An Overview or Community Services Overview, Shelter Operations, Supervision in Disaster and experience equivalent to a specialist in the Mass Care function or supervisor in the Community Services group on a disaster relief operation.
Shelter Operations: This course will prepare volunteers and employees of the Red Cross and other agencies to effectively and sensitively manage shelter operations as a team while meeting the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster. Prerequisite is Community Services Overview or Mass Care: An Overview.
Shelter Simulation: The purpose of this training is to provide participants with an opportunity to apply the knowledge, skills and abilities required to operate a successful shelter. Prerequisites are Mass Care: An Overview or Community Services Overview and Shelter Operations.
Introduction to Disaster Services: This online self-study course will introduce participants to American Red Cross Disaster Services and explore ways they can become involved in a local chapter.
To register for classes please call (260) 484-9336, ext. 233 or 1-800-513-2599, ext. 233
Class location: American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana 1212 East California Road Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Taylor University Community School of the Arts
Is offering summer classes in piano, voice, intro to band instruments,
strings or dance.
To receive further information you may go to their web site:
http://fw.taylor.edu/csa
Email: CSA@tayloru.edu or Call 260-744-8623

IIT Summer Camp Program - Skies the Limit Summer Camp
Is for grades?¡?­..6th 7th and 8th graders
Dates are July 5th thru July 28th
Tuesday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m.
For more information and registration call:
Ms. Lorie Wachtman or Dr. Peggy Canales at 422-5561 ex. 2338

Menards at Southtown Mall has opened!
Store Hours: 6:30 a.m. ?¨C 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday
Until 10 p.m. on Friday?¡?¯s. & 8 a.m. ?¨C 7 p.m. On Sundays!

Prevention Clinic
Free or low coast health screening and education. Screening for Blood Pressure,
lipid profile, gluecose, colorectal cancer, PSA, HIV/Aids, cholesterol and others.
The 3rd Wednesday of every month, 2700 S. Lafayette St.,
For more information you may call 745-1600 ex. 223

Community Builders
An Initiative of the Mayor?¡?¯s Leadership Learning Institute
Beginning on the first Monday in April, the Mayor?¡?¯s Office will be providing leadership workshops for neighborhood and community leaders. These forms are in response to the overwhelming positive outcomes from the 2005 Community Builders workshops. Mayor Graham Richard, through his Leadership Learning Institute, has requested that professionals from throughout our rich community share their expertise with you and your members on how to build and kept the Best community possible. Each workshop will precede the monthly, citywide President?¡?¯s Meeting from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Topics covered will range from Bylaws and Covenants to improving Relationships between Neighborhood Association & Rental Community.
Yearly Dues
Yearly dues allow us to support and meet the monetary needs of the community.
If you?¡?¯d like to pay your dues for 2006 you can do so now by filling out the attached membership form and either send it back to us by regular mail using the address listed with the membership form or by giving us a call and one of the association officer?¡?¯s will gladly respond to your pick-up request. Or better yet why not pay your dues while you are attending the monthly association meeting.
Please Note:
The Memorial Park Neighborhood has ONLY one Neighborhood Association, which is the: MEMORIAL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
&
Memorial Park Neighborhood Association
Is the ONLY entity within our neighborhood authorized to collect association dues.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO ALL
APRIL PEOPLE
We hope you have a very blessed and happy birthday!
Memorial Park Community Designation Signs.
Last year we began our work on this project and we are now process of finalizing the design.
For all updates regarding this matter please be sure to attend the monthly association meeting.

Memorial Park Clean Up & Tire Collection Day.
Is slated for Saturday Mary 20th - Volunteers are Needed!
The City?¡?¯s annual spring cleanup coincides with the national Great American Cleanup, which is the country?¡?¯s largest litter prevention, beautification and community improvement project. This program provides a high-profile platform for activities that meet specific local needs, including litter cleanups, litter prevention education, graffiti removal, beautification and community improvement projects, river cleanup, etc. Over two million volunteers nationwide are expected to participate in the 2005 event, so why not join us on this day when we will work to beautify our community!
The city will provide us with garbage bags, gloves, T-shirts and flower seeds. Also, from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. on May 20th, the city will have a post-cleanup part at Headwaters Park West with: Food, drinks, raffle prizes and music.

Monthly Meeting Reminder!
The monthly meetings are a great way for you to not only stay informed with what?¡?¯s actually going on within our community, but to also participate in the process of growth and change within the community. Rather, if you are a home owner, renter, business owner ?¨C
All are Welcome to Attend and participate in our Monthly Meetings.
Make your Plans today to attend our two scheduled Monthly Meetings.
For special presentations- please feel free to contact our vice president, Ms. Michelle Boykin.
Monthly meetings start & end on time - That?¡?¯s a Promise!
April 6th and April 20th 6:30 till 8 p.m. at IIT (building with the clock)

Spring & Summer Reminders

It?¡?¯s vacation time again, and we?¡?¯d like to ask everyone to please take the time to be a bit more observant throughout the community. If you plan on traveling ask a neighborhood to collect your newspaper and your mail. If possible purchase a timer for your inside lights to both turn on and off.

Children In the Neighborhood
Will begin spending more time outside the home and we are asking everyone to please watch your driving and remember if you see a ball rolling in the street you can almost be certain that a child is some where close by!
Our Neighborhood Watch Program Is seeking Volunteers

Monthly Motivational Thought
If you fail to start then you start to fail!

Memorial Park Neighborhood Association Return Form Sheet
You can mail form to: MPNA 1304 S. Anthony Blvd. Ft. Wayne, In. 46803
Or Call:
422-9794 or 312-4503 for pick up
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2006 Membership Dues:
$100.00 for business?¡?¯s $50.00 landlords/landowners $10.00 per household
Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________
(check one) ?¡?µBusiness ?¡?µLandlord/landowner ?¡?µRenter ?¡?µHomeowner
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Beautiful Yard Entry Form- Contest Begins this April

Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________
Resident ?¡?µ Business Owner?¡?µ
(check one)
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I would like to serve on the 2005 Block Party Planning Committee

Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________

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I would like to serve on the Memorial Park Strategic Planning Committee
Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________
(check one) ?¡?µBusiness ?¡?µLandlord/landowner ?¡?µRenter ?¡?µHomeowner
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Our 2006 Monthly Newsletter along with other informative community, city, state, and national links can be found at our web site
So, be sure to visit it regularly!
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/ftwayne/memorialpark/