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NEWS:
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INVITATION TO MHNA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT CELEBRATION
Join the Merle Hay Neighborhood Association in celebrating the 21st annual event of Des Moines National Night Out in Des Moines.
This night is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, as well as to strengthen community spirit and police neighborhood cooperation. Residents are asked to turn on their porch lights as well as get outside and enjoy their neighborhood.
The MHNA party will be on Tuesday, August 3rd, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Northwest Community Center. All families and friends are invited to participate. Hotdogs and ice cream will be served.
There will be special musical entertainment by MHNA president, Steve Berry.
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VOLUNTEERS
There is still a need for a volunteer to offer advertisements on our web site and in the newsletter to business partners around the neighborhood. This income helps with the printing and mailing the newsletter which is very costly. If you have questions, please call Bill at 274-1157.
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Dues for 2010 are now payable. They may be paid at any meeting or mailed to Merle Hay Neighborhood Association, P O Box 31036, Des Moines IA 50310.
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WANT TO STAY INFORMED?
If you would like to receive timely information about the neighborhood association, submit your email address to:
(please use the subject line)
Your address will not be shared and you will be notified of important activities.
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MERLE HAY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN COMPLETE
Thanks to everyone who helped contribute to this! To download the report in PDF format, use the Site Navigation toolbar at the left hand side of the screen and then select the "Planning Committee" page. There you may view or download the entire report.
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Link to the Merle Hay Neighborhood History
Pat Meiners has posted a link to a short history on how this area went from farm land to the neighborhood we all know. Click on the photo above to learn more!
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Mortgage Assistance Resource
No matter the reason for your financial challenges, the Iowa Mortgage Help initiative is here to assist you. Whether you are currently behind on your monthly mortgage payment, or if you may soon experience financial trouble, call for help now. Phone: 877-622-4866 or follow the link above.
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Merle Hay Neighborhood Association Awarded “Designated Neighborhood” Status
The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association was recently approved to be a “Designated Neighborhood” by theNeighborhood Revitalization Board (NFB), the Des Moines City Council, and the Polk County Board of Supervisors.
The immediate impact of receiving this “designated” status is that residents are eligible for loans/grant subsidiesfrom the Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) beginning September 1, 2006 to purchase a home, for home improvements or to re- finance.
The Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) will include forming a “Planning Committee” consisting of residents, businesses, and other stakeholders from throughout the entire neighborhood, working with a city neighborhood planner to prepare a Neighborhood Action Plan that addresses such issues as infrastructure, housing, land use and beautification.
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Neighborhood Finance Corporation
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Merle Hay Neighborhood highlighted in article in the Des Moines Register 8/29/06.
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JOIN MHNA:
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Merle Hay Neighborhood Association membership is open to anyone who lives, rents, or owns property, and to businesses, within the MHNA boundaries.
Dues for calendar year 2010: Individual: $15
Couple: $30 Business: $30
Church or School: $10
Get to know your neighbors! Be a voice to the city on community issues. Be aware of what is happening in our area. Become a member and vote on issues. The MHNA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) neighborhood association. Dues and donations are tax-deductible.
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CALENDAR:
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Tuesday, August 3
National Night Out, 6PM-8PM, Northwest Community Center
Saturday, September 18
Participation in Beaverdale Parade, 9:30AM (meet at First Federated Church, 48th & Hickman)
Thursday, October 21
General meeting and soup supper, 6PM
December
Neighborhood holiday lights contest
Unless noted, all events will be at the Northwest Community Center
Please volunteer to help with as many events as you are able.
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CONTACTS:
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Mailing Address Merle Hay Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 31036 Des Moines, IA 50310
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Committee Positions
Volunteers are welcome on all committees:
Advertising
Advertising
Chairperson Needed
National Night Out
Special Projects
Civic
Newsletter
Flower Planting
Social
SCRUB Day
Holiday Light
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BOARD MEMBERS
Officers:
President, Steve Berry
Board Members: Donna Wende
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OUR MISSION:
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Enhance and improve the quality of life and foster a sense of community pride through citizen participation. Members can take part in decisions, planning and development of zoning, infrastructure, streets and parks, beautification and other community service projects, and educational and social events.
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OUR HISTORY:
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The Merle Hay Neighborhood Association (MHNA) is a not-for-profit organization formally established as a City of Des Moines neighborhood association. The bylaws were adopted and officers were elected on Jan. 26, 2000. MHNA was officially recognized by the City of Des Moines as a neighborhood association on Apr. 3, 2000. Articles of Incorporation were issued on Dec. 12, 2003. IRS approved 501(c)(3) status July 2004. Dues and donations are tax-deductible on state and federal taxes.
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Email
If you would like to receive quarterly reminders to return to this website to view or download the new MNHA Newsletter, and receive other announcements and updates, you can add your email contact to our database.
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Meeting Minutes Available
Board Meeting minutes and General Meeting minutes are now posted on-line. Select "Board Minutes" under Site Navigation at the left side of the website screen.
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Website Updated:
July 26, 2010
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Please Support our Sponsors:
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Bankers Trust
North Office
3905 Merle Hay Road
245-5206
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Bell Brothers
Heating and
Air Conditioning
244-8911
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High Speed - High Volume Copies,
Large & Color Printing, Supplies
McNeal Shopping Plaza
3015 Merle Hay Road, Ste 4
270-0990
Fax (515) 270-0643
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Graham Tire
3935 Merle Hay Road
251-7195
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Dr. Patrick Linthicum
Chiropractic Physician
6307 Hickman Road
274-3223
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Merle Hay at Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery
4400 Merle Hay Road
278-4633
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Merle Hay Mall
Target Younkers Old Navy Sears Kohl's
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Richards Pharmacy
Mark Richards, RPH
NEW ADDRESS
5625 Hickman Road
274-4001
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Windsor Vacuum
Sales & Service
5739 University Ave.
at Merle Hay
255-DUST
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Web Design and Hosting
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