NEWS:

ANNUAL DUES ARE PAYABLE

 

If you would like to pay your 2010 MHNA dues, you may do so beginning October 1, 2009.  Dues paid on or after that date are considered as payment of dues for the following calendar year.  The cost of dues is: $15 per person, $30 per couple, $30 business, and $10 for church or school.  You may pay at any meeting, or mail to Merle Hay Neighborhood Association, P O Box 31036, Des Moines, IA 50310.

 

WANT TO STAY INFORMED?

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.

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!

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.

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.

Neighborhood Finance Corporation

 

Merle Hay Neighborhood highlighted in article in the Des Moines Register 8/29/06.

JOIN MHNA:

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.

CALENDAR:

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2010:

 

Thursday, April 15

Annual meeting, 7PM (election of officers)

 

Saturday, June 19

SCRUB Day at Hoover High School, 7AM-Noon

 

Thursday, July 15

Annual Riley Park celebration at the park, 6-8PM

 

Tuesday, August 3

National Night Out, 6PM

 

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.

 

CONTACTS:

Email
inbox@merlehay.org

 

Mailing Address
Merle Hay Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 31036
Des Moines, IA 50310

 

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

 

BOARD MEMBERS

 

 

OUR MISSION:

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.

OUR HISTORY:

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.

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.

inbox@merlehay.org

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.

Website Updated: 

January 11, 2010