Memorial Park Neighborhood Association

The Connector May 2006

Apr 30, 2006

2006 3rd Edition
The Connector
Memorial Park Neighborhood Association/MPNA
A Place where People Live & Succeed through Togetherness!
May 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/
Memorial Park Clean Up & Tire Collection Day
Saturday May 20th ?– Neighborhood Volunteers 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.
We really hope everyone will participate in
Memorial Park?’s Clean up & Tire Collection Day!
The city will provide us with garbage bags, gloves, T-shirts and flower seeds. Also, from 11:30 a.m. - 2p.m. on May 20th, the city will have a post-cleanup part at Headwaters Park West with: Food, drinks, raffle prizes and music.
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Business of the Month!
This Month?’s Award goes to:
Dentech porcelain studio Inc.
3130 E. Washington Blvd.
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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 ?–
All are Welcome to Attend and participate in our Monthly Meetings.
Make your Plans today to attend our two scheduled Monthly Meetings April 4th and April 18th 6:30 till 8 p.m. at IIT (building with the clock) For special presentations- please feel free to contact our vice president, Ms. Michelle Boykin.
Monthly meetings start & end on time - That?’s a Promise!

?“Maumee Way?”
Memorial Park Neighborhood Association Economic Development Plan
May Monthly Update:
We are now taking inventory of our neighborhood housing and lot stock
Anyone in need of home repairs should contact us immediately!
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If you are paying 300 dollars or more for rent did you know-
You can own your own home
Have your new home built to your specification
to fit your every dream and need!
All you need to do is contact us and we?’ll gladly assist you in beginning
Your EASY HOME OWNERSHIP PROCESS!
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A Special Thanks to all attended Our Economic Development Open House!
From all the feedback thus far it seems like - Everyone really enjoyed themselves!
As soon as we receive the results of your impute from the city planners
For your convenience, we will publish them in the Connector.
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POCCDC
People of Conviction Community Development Corporation
&
Memorial Park Neighborhood Association
Wishes to thank those who have worked to assist us in opening our First office-
The office will official open on May 15th !
So, watch for the sign!
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In the past two years our neighborhood has experienced a lot of growth and
development and these changes haven?’t come without growing pains, and although we?’ve still got a lot of work to do and a long way to go-
You as a community have a lot to be proud of and to look forward too!
&
We look forward to serving you as we work to serve and better the entire community!
If you have a home and/or lot you?’d like to sell contact us & we?’ll be more than happy to assist you!
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Remember:
To attend the Monthly Neighborhood association?’s meetings-that?’s the best way to stay informed and be apart of the process that paves the way to better our community & the entire city!
2006 Election of Officers
Will take place during our May 18th Meeting
Special Note:
To be eligible to hold an office and/or vote in any election you must a member in good standing and to have paid your dues for both the odd year prior to the election and
before the even year?’s election.
Community Religious entities and/or Small Business?’s
Who have met the above noted ceria may have voting privileges only after it has fulfilled all requirements in accordance with the association by laws.
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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:
Memorial Park Neighborhood Association Inc. has been in existence for
24 Years!
Last year the association overwhelmingly voted to carry on its fine tradition of having ONLY ONE neighborhood association. Therefore,
MEMORIAL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION INC. IS THE ONLY entity authorized to collect neighborhood association dues in our community!
This is a Legal Notice that any violations will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!
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Medicare Website Training
May 3 & May 10th
At Elmhurst High School?•3829 Sand Point Rd.
To RSVP, contact Denise Anderson, at 260-427-5741
You will learn how to use the Medicare Website to research prescription drug plans and site negotiation on how to prepare plan comparisons.
Be sure to take a current listing of all your medicine.
All seniors and/or Medicare recipients are encouraged to attend!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO ALL
MAY PEOPLE
We hope you have a very blessed and happy birthday!
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) □Business □Landlord/landowner □Renter □Homeowner
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Beautiful Yard Entry Form- Contest Begins this April

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