Memorial Park Neighborhood Association

The Connector September2006 Issue

Sep 26, 2006

Memorial Park Neighborhood Official Monthly Newsletter
The Connector
Your Neighborhood Guide to City/Community News
September 2006 Edition

2006/2007 Elected Officer?’s & Board Member
Dr. Saharra Bledsoe, President?…?…?….......312-4503 Attorney Thomas Essex Exe. Board Mbr.?…...424-4316
Ms. Michelle Boykin, Vice President?…?…..348-3187 Ms. Elinor Rose Exe Board Mbr?…?…..?…?…...704-1675
Ms. Delisa Kelsaw, Secretary?…?…?…?….?….422-3336 Mr. Kal Derkson Block Captain Chairman?….420-8534 Ms. Cassandra Woods, Treasurer?…?…?…?…420-8132 Block Captains
Mr. Robert Brown Sgt. at Arms?…?…?…?….. Ms. Alice Boykin?…?…?…?…?…?…?…?…?…?…?…422-9794
Officer Jason Anthony, Liaison Officer?…..427-1319 Ms. Ruthie Robinson?…?…?…?…?…?…?…?…?…422-7967
Memorial Park Association OnLine Web Address:
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/ftwayne/memorialpark/

A message from our President
One of the most positive aspects of a neighborhood association is that it allows people, residents of a specific area of a city, to collective unify and act on any particular idea and/or issue that is or which has the ability to affect a neighborhood?’s peace and prosperity. Your participation in a neighborhood association is thereby like your first- step local venue for addressing and achieving the ?“Will of the People?”. So, as a resident of the Memorial Park Community rather as a home owner, renter, and/or business owner you should know that the Memorial Park Neighborhood Association is committed and deeply involved in representing the Entire community while embracing our rich history. Therefore:

If you have:
A Issue u can?’t Resolve
A Problem you can?’t Solve
A Question you?’d like to have Answered
Or
An Idea you?’d like to make Reality-
Then, your neighborhood association is would like to hear from you!
&
For the record:
The Memorial Park Neighborhood has only 1 Association and if you have paid your dues to any other entity then your yearly dues have Not been paid and while we regret this misunderstanding and are taking the necessary steps to rectify this matter, we are asking everyone who has any questions concerning your yearly dues payment to please feel free to contact our office at 424-3420 with any questions and/or comments you may have.

Monthly Motivational Thought:
The best way to help yourself is by helping someone else!



City News

WALK FOR ANIMALS
Sunday, October 1st At Franke Park
Registration begins at 1:00 p.m.
Collect pledges to raise funds for animal safety education and community outreach for
Fort Wayne
Animal Care & Control
Forms available at
www.fwacc. Org or www.cityoffortwayne.org
and at local veterinary clinics
For more information call
Peggy Bender 427-3308
All are Welcome to Attend and participate in our Monthly Meetings.


REGIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK CONFERENCE
BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
OCTOBER 5-7
You my contact
Cherise M. Dixie, the Southeast Advocate for further details
427-1130

Mayor Proposes Balanced Budget;
Lowest Property Tax Rate since 1964
While working to reduce the tax burden on taxpayers ?”YOU?”
The Mayor ?“ Graham Richard?” really appreciated the way Republicans and Democrats worked together to maintain a disciplined budget that meets the needs of our growing city
And additional budget highlights include:
No increases in non-public safety personnel
Twenty new police officers will be requested
Fuel and natural gas prices projected to increase by 45%
The city?’s contribution to group health insurance projected to increase by 10%
For more information
Check out the City?’s Web Site

Community, Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network
?“COCORAHS?”
Anyone interested in weather who desire to make a quick but substantial input to science. Everyone who signs up will receive an official rain gauge!
This program is great for families, schools and individuals!
Where Room 126 on the first floor of the City County building in Fort Wayne
When: Monday October 2nd, at 6:30 p.m.
For More information, contact Michael Scott- National Weather Service, or www. CoCoRaHS.org





Neighborhood News Updates and Reminders

Neighborhood Association Monthly Meetings are held Every-
1st Thursday of Each Month
Memorial Park ?“Maumee Way?” Planning Committee
&
3rd Thursday of Each Month
General Membership (Everyone Invited to Attend)
Time:
6:30 till 8:p.m.
Where:
IIT campus (building with the clock) Washington Street entrance-Please Note:
Both Monthly Meetings will be held at this location for the reminder of the year!


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 attending monthly association meeting.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO ALL
SEPETEMBER PEOPLE
We hope you have a very blessed and happy birthday!

A Special Thanks to Every one working to take a BIG BITE out of Neighborhood Crime.

Leaf pickup season will begin on Monday, October 16, 2006.
?• Each fall, the City Street Department provides curbside leaf pickup for City residents.
?• Leaves should be raked to the parkstrip area or placed in brown biodegradeable yard waste bags and set at the curb for collection. Please refrain from placing leaves in the ditch lines and between parked cars.
?• During leaf season, call the Leaf Hotline at 427-2302 for locations of where crews will be picking up leaves each day. Signs will also be posted at work locations.
?• If you use biodegradeable bags, call the Street Department at 427-1235 for pickup within two business days.
?• Please have your leaves ready for pickup on the first day of your scheduled week. The Street Department will be in your area sometime that week to collect your leaves, weather permitting.
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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I would like to serve on the 2006 Christmas Party Planning Committee

Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________
Make a Donation □ Bring a Covered Dish □ Serve On Decorating/Entertainment Committee□
(check one)
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I would like to serve on the Coop Food Mart Planning Committee

Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Phone:_______________________

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I am interested in: Research □ Fund Raising □ Marketing □ Accounting/Budget
(check one)
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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 regularly!
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/ftwayne/memorialpark/