Memorial Park Neighborhood Association

The Connector-July2006

Jul 12, 2006

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


Dr. Saharra Bledsoe, President?¡K?¡K?¡K.........312-4503
Ms. Michelle Boykin, Vice President?¡K?¡K..348-3187
Ms. Delisa Kelsaw, Secretary?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K.?¡K.422-3336
Ms. Cassandra Woods, Treasurer?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K420-8132
Mr. Robert Brown Sgt. at Arms?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K..
Officer Jason Anthony, Liaison Officer?¡K..427-1319
Attorney Thomas Essex Exe. Board Mbr.?¡K...424-4316
Ms. Elinor Rose Exe Board Mbr?¡K?¡K..?¡K?¡K...704-1675
Mr. Kal Derkson Block Captain Chairman?¡K.420-8534
Block Captains
Ms. Alice Boykin?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K422-9794
Ms. Ruthie Robinson?¡K?¡K?¡K.?¡K?¡K?¡K?¡K.?¡K?¡K422-7967

Association Web Site:
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/ftwayne/memorialpark/

We Really Hope Everyone?¡?¦s Enjoying-Having just a Splendidly Happy Summer!!!!!
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Business of the Month!
This Month?¡?¦s Award goes to:
Current Mechanics located at 1100 Maumee Ave.
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Maumee Way Planning Committee
BBQ Fund Raiser
On the corner of Alleger and Anthony
Every Friday & Saturday
Stop on by and get some Lip Smack?¡?¦n Finger Lick?¡?¦n BBQ
&
Help Support the neighborhood!
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The neighborhood yards are looking really nice
Keep of the Good Work!
Important Dates to Remember:
August 26th From 11 a.m. til 9 p.m.
Neighborhood Annual Picnic- Will be held at Memorial Park Pavilion
December 15th From 6 p.m. til 9 p.m.
Annual Christmas Party-Will be held at Memorial Park Middle School
*We are asking everyone to make a donation and bring a covered dish*

What is a Cooperative Grocery Store?
Most simply put, a cooperative is a business 1) voluntarily owned by the people who use it, and 2) operated for the benefit of its members. Regardless of the goods and services provided, co-ops aim to meet their member?¡?¦s needs.
Most food co-ops are consumer cooperatives, which mean that all our retail co-ops are owned by the people who shop at the stores. Members exercise their ownership by patronizing the store and voting in elections. The members elect a board of directors to hire, guide and evaluate the general manager who runs day to day operations.
All co-ops contain the following elements:
?„X co-ops are owned and governed by their primary users (the member-owners).
?„X co-ops are democratically governed (one-member, one-vote).
?„X co-ops are businesses, not clubs or associations.
?„X co-ops adhere to internationally recognized principles.
Consumer cooperatives are very different from privately owned "discount clubs," which charge annual fees in exchange for a discount on purchases. The "club" is not owned or governed by the "members" and the profits of the business go to the investors, not to members. In a cooperative, the members own the business and the profits belong to the community of members.
The specific goals of a cooperative are determined by its members, but all cooperatives adhere to the principles of cooperation that are based on practices of the first successful consumer cooperative in Rochdale, England (founded in 1844). There are consumer, producer co-ops (usually agricultural) and worker-owned cooperatives. There are also housing co-ops, health care co-ops (the original HMOs were co-ops) and financial co-ops (credit unions).
The overall goal of the cooperative movement is to create organizations that serve the needs of the people who use them. Cooperative businesses provide goods and services in a way that keeps community resources in the community.
Why is this News Important to you:
Because it is a way to insure that our community will never again be without a grocery store-
If you?¡?¦d to receive more information about cooperatives and/or become apart of the cooperative?¡?¦s steering committee ?¡V You can
Call 424-3420 or mail your request to us, and we?¡?¦ll gladly send you more information

Happy Birthday to all
July People!
We hope you have a very blessed and happy birthday!

Info on How to participate in the 14th Annual
United Way of Allen County
Day of Caring
Wednesday, August 30th 2006
Since 1993, Day of Caring has kicked off United Way?¡?¦s Annual Community Campaign with a citywide cleanup second to none. What began as a general sprucing up of the YWCA campus involving 250 volunteers, has evolved into a massive cleanup involving 1,600 participants, bringing these volunteers face-to-face with non-profit organizations, including United Way agency partners and their clients.
Day of Caring helps those who donate their time, talents, and resources see firsthand the link between their contributions and these vital community services.
For more information about the Day of Caring
Contact the United Way of Allen County
260-422-4776x4016
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

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.
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 ?¡V
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!
July 20th 6:30 till 8 p.m. at Shepard of the City Church
Located on the corner of S. Anthony and Alliger

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) ?¡?¼Business ?¡?¼Landlord/landowner ?¡?¼Renter ?¡?¼Homeowner
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Beautiful Yard Entry Form- Contest Begins this April

Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________
Resident ?¡?¼ Business Owner?¡?¼
(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) ?¡?¼Business ?¡?¼Landlord/landowner ?¡?¼Renter ?¡?¼Homeowner
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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/