Volker Neighborhood

How Good a Neighbor Are You? Take this quiz

How do you score on the following?

1 I have my house number displayed and easy to read on my house or curb.(5 points)

2 I am a registered voter and vote at least once a year. (10 points)

3 I have attended at least one city council meeting this year. (5 points)

4 I have attended at least one PTA meeting this year. (5 points)

5 I have attended at least one neighborhood meeting or function this year. (5 points)

6 I contribute financially to at least two of the following each year: agencies, church, school, neighborhood, club or other organization. (10 points)

7 I keep my property looking nice, lawn mowed, house is painted, and cars parked in their appropriate places. (20 points)

8 I give at least two hours a week in service to my neighborhood. (5 points)

9 I give at least two hours a week in service to a church, school, agency, club or other organization. (10 points)

10 I write informational articles for my neighborhood newsletter or contribute news about my family, my neighbors and other information at least twice a year. (20 points)

11 I have helped organize a block party for my neighbors within the last year. (20 points)

12 I have attended at least one city council meeting during the past year. ( 10 points)

13 I make a yearly contribution to Kansas City area help agencies. (20 points)

14 1 pick up trash that is laying about in my neighborhood. (10 points)


How many neighbors do you know?
1 I know 3-5 neighbors on my block. (5 points)

2 I know 10 neighbors on my block. (10 points)

3 I know all of the neighbors on my block. (20 points)


How many Community leaders do you know?

1 I know my City Council Representatives. (5 points)

2 I know the principal at the elementary school. (5 points)

3 I know the principal at the middle school. (5 points)

4 I know the principal at the high school. (5 points)

5 I know at least one person in two or more agencies that serve my neighborhood. (5 points)

6 I know at least one pastor in or near my neighborhood. (5 points)

7 I know at least five people who work for the city, state, county or state that serves my neighborhood. (10 points)

8 I know at least three of my neighborhood leaders. (10 points)

How well do you know your neighborhood?
1 I know when and where my neighborhood organization meets. (10 points)

2 I know where the closest fire station is to my home. (5 points)

3 I know where the closest elementary, middle and high school is to my home. (5 points)

4 I know where the police station is located. (5 points)

5 I know where the city hall is located. (5 points)

6 I know where the water and power and light facilities are located. (5 points)

7 I know where the recycling center is located. (5 points)

8 I know where the closest fire hydrant to my home is located. (5 points)

9 I know how my neighborhood got its name. (5 points)

10 1 know who has lived in my neighborhood the longest. (5 points)

11 I know the oldest home in my neighborhood. (5 points)

12 I know how many homes are in my neighborhood. (5 points)

13 I know and offer to help my neighbors when needed. (5 points)

Score yourself and watch your knowledge of your neighborhood and community grow. Share this quiz with your family, neighbors, organizations and other community leaders.
Under 100 points: A good neighbor in training
100 150 points: A good neighbor
200-250 points: A great neighbor!
250 points or more: A real patriot!!