Memorial Park Neighborhood Association

April 2007 Newsletter

May 23, 2007

The Connector
Official 5th District Memorial Park Neighborhood Newsletter ?–A United Community Assoc Member!
Located on the Web at: http://www.neighobrhoodlink.com/fortwayne/memorialpark/

Memorial Park Neighborhood Association Officers:

Dr. Saharra Bledsoe, President
Ms. Michelle Jackson, Vice President
Ms. Delisha Kelsaw, Secretary
Mr. Kal Derkson, Block Captain Chairman
Ms. Alice Boykin, Block Captain
Ms. Ruthie Robinson, Block Captain
Att. Thomas Essex, Board Member
Ms. Elenor Rose, Board Member
Tim Pape, Councilman
Officer Jason Anthony, FWPD Liaison Officer

The Goal of Your Associations?’ Newsletter is to:

?• Inform and Educate neighbors about neighborhood issues or City issues that impact the neighborhood.
?• Build support and awareness of our neighborhood and what it has to offer.
?• Notify neighbors of important issues or events and meetings.
?• Encourage neighbors to become involved and participate in neighborhood events and/or get to know one another.
?• Spread the word about important accomplishments of the neighborhood association or good work done by individual members of the neighborhood.
?• Report on neighborhood meetings.
?• Acknowledge the work of neighborhood volunteers.
?• Introduce neighbors to each other and the neighborhood
?• Report on neighborhood meetings.
?• Increase neighborhood pride and awareness of the collective values of the neighborhood.
?• Provide a forum for neighbors to communicate their concerns or suggestions for improving the neighborhood.
?• Highlight neighborhood businesses and their participation in better the community

Memorial Park Neighborhood Association
Monthly Meetings are
Every Third Thursday of the Month
-Everyone Is Invited-
At:
IIT ?“Building with Big Clock?”
From:
6:30 p.m. til 8 p.m.
Congratulations To:
Madame Vice President, Ms. Michelle Boykin Madame Treasurer, Ms. Cassandra Woods,
&
Member-at-large Mr. Al Stiles
This Year?’s ?“Community Unity Circle of Awareness?”
Will include our taking an in-depth look into Community Land Trust
&
Why it is so important for a community to Own Land.
Grand Opening Invite
Mozella?’s House Phase II
A supportive transitional facility for Veterans, Ex-offenders, and People in Crisis
Invites the entire community to attend its Grand Opening
When:
May 4th
From
11 a.m. til 4p.m.
Where:
3116 Maumee
(formally known as Norton?’s Hotel)

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Happy Summer-
Although, it seems as if winter will never end, we wish everyone a
Very happy and prosperous summer!

Monthly Meetings Reminder!
The Association Meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each Month
Being apart of the association is a great way to take part in your community!
Up Coming Annual Events to Remember:
You can look forward to hearing more about these event!
Tire Collection Day
Neighborhood Clean Up Day
Annual Community Summer Picnic
Neighborhood Association Regional Conference
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Monthly Motivational Thought
The best way to be a good neighbor is to be a good neighbor!





Memorial Park Neighborhood Association Return Form Sheet
You can mail form to: MPNA 1304 S. Anthony Blvd. Ft. Wayne, In. 46803
Or Call:
424-3420 or 312-4503 for pick up!
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2007 Membership Dues:
$100.00 for business?’s $50.00 landlords/landowners $10.00 per household
Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________
(check one) □Business □Landlord/landowner □Renter □Homeowner
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Beautiful Yard Entry Form- Contest Begins April 27th
Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________
Resident □ Business Owner□
(check one)
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I would like to serve on the 2007 Block Party Planning Committee
Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________

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I would like to serve on the Memorial Park ?“Maumee Way?” Planning Committee
Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________
(check one) □Business □Landlord/landowner □Renter □Homeowner
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Our 2007 Monthly Newsletter
&
Other local, state, and national information can be found at the MPNA web site:
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/ftwayne/memorialpark/

So, be sure to visit your neighborhood online location often!