Memorial Park Neighborhood Association

August 2006 Issue

Aug 14, 2006

2006 6rd Edition
The Connector
Memorial Park Neighborhood Association/MPNA
A Place where People Live & Succeed through Togetherness!
August 2006 Official Newsletter


Dr. Saharra Bledsoe, President?…?…?….........424-3420
Ms. Michelle Boykin, Vice President?…?…..348-3187
Ms. Delisa Kelsaw, Secretary?…?…?…?….?….422-3336
Ms. Cassandra Woods, Treasurer?…?…?…?…420-8132
Mr. Lemuel Reed Sp Activities Officer?…..422-2039
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/
Business of the Month!
This Month?’s Award goes to:
Al Stiles ?–World?’s Best Shoe Shine
1804 E Wayne St 260-422-1795
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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*
MPNA
Tire Collection
August 19, September 16, & October 21St

The collection of tires is a great way for us to raise funds for various community activities.
Tires can be dropped off at the back of our building located at
1304 S. Anthony
Mr. Lemuel Reed is our chair/contact person
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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

Fort Wayne Housing Authority
Saving Our Neighborhoods Housing Seminar
Date: August 12, 2006
Where: Laborers Union Hall, Local 213 5700 South Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Time: 10:OOAM-3:OOPM
Doors open at 9:30AM
Presenter: Mildred Wilkins President, HOM
FREE SEMINAR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Co-sponsored by:
National City
Light Lunch will be provided
Please RSVP by:
Email Pmorvilius@FWHA.org
or call: 260-449-7800 Ext-2265
Reserve your seat today!
Mary L. Morris
Housing Counseling Specialist
Fort Wayne Housing Authority
2013 S.Anthony Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260)-449-7800, Ext: 3144
SEMINAR TOPICS
?• Foreclosure Prevention
?• Predatory Lending
Saving Our Neighborhoods
Seminar Description

This Seminar will focus on options available for homeowners to avoid losing their homes. The second part of the seminar will focus on how to recognize predatory lending practices and its overall impact on consumers and the community.

Homeowners and Senior Citizens are encouraged to attend.


Happy Birthday to All
August People!
We hope you have a very blessed and happy birthday!

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: 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 ?–
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!
Meeting location Shepherd of the City Church

Monthly Thought:
Unity can build a bridge but Unification can change a community & even better a World!

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/