Neighbors and block volunteers attend meetings to express ideas and concerns, and to listen to other neighbors. They hear details about events around the city and neighborhood. From time to time, neighbors are asked to participate in special projects.
Some of these activities are neighborhood cleanups, scheduling city services, newsletter publication (given out to every home in Martin Drive), night time trick or treat, planning neighborhood-wide meetings, meeting monthly with the third district captain, connecting youth to nearby activities, neighborhood beautification & gardening, planning or participation in annual rummage sale, caroling and putting bows on trees in the neighborhood.
Neighbors meet in smaller committees lead by an organizer and bring ideas to the monthly meeting.
The make-up of the organization implies that everyone will help manage the demands required of such a group of people. It is the voice of the neighbors that keep our police informed, our city government alert, our county supervisors aware of the needs of the Martin Drive Neighborhood. We are in contact with Alderman Michael Murphy, Supervisor Lee Holloway, and our state representatives because we are informed voters who know the workings of our government.
Members can bring new ideas and present them to the neighborhood forum. New ideas and positive comments keep the group motivated and enthusiastic about the improvements that have occurred in our neighborhood.
Honestly Your involvement is really quite simple!
Here are seven simple ideas
1. Come to a neighborhood meeting.
2. Keep up the outside appearance of your property.
3. Talk with your neighbors about your concerns.
4. Possibly volunteer to help with some event or help plan an event.
5. Watch out for your neighbors. Become aware of the normal neighborhood routine so that any unusual activities can be documented for further examination and action.
6. Learn about programs that can save you real dollars and can add value to your property.
7. Participate in one of the neighborhood events like the neighborhood clean-up, rummage sale, night time trick or treat, holiday party, community garden, and the neighborhood summer picnic.
Some of these activities are neighborhood cleanups, scheduling city services, newsletter publication (given out to every home in Martin Drive), night time trick or treat, planning neighborhood-wide meetings, meeting monthly with the third district captain, connecting youth to nearby activities, neighborhood beautification & gardening, planning or participation in annual rummage sale, caroling and putting bows on trees in the neighborhood.
Neighbors meet in smaller committees lead by an organizer and bring ideas to the monthly meeting.
The make-up of the organization implies that everyone will help manage the demands required of such a group of people. It is the voice of the neighbors that keep our police informed, our city government alert, our county supervisors aware of the needs of the Martin Drive Neighborhood. We are in contact with Alderman Michael Murphy, Supervisor Lee Holloway, and our state representatives because we are informed voters who know the workings of our government.
Members can bring new ideas and present them to the neighborhood forum. New ideas and positive comments keep the group motivated and enthusiastic about the improvements that have occurred in our neighborhood.
Honestly Your involvement is really quite simple!
Here are seven simple ideas
1. Come to a neighborhood meeting.
2. Keep up the outside appearance of your property.
3. Talk with your neighbors about your concerns.
4. Possibly volunteer to help with some event or help plan an event.
5. Watch out for your neighbors. Become aware of the normal neighborhood routine so that any unusual activities can be documented for further examination and action.
6. Learn about programs that can save you real dollars and can add value to your property.
7. Participate in one of the neighborhood events like the neighborhood clean-up, rummage sale, night time trick or treat, holiday party, community garden, and the neighborhood summer picnic.
Boundaries
Committies (see graphic at the bottom of this page)
What Does Martin Drive Do?
Martin Drive Neighborhood Association boundaries are Vliet Street to the north, Highland Blvd to the east, State Street to the south, and Highway 41.
Block Representatives
Business & Finance
Garden
Halloween
Holiday
Newsletter
Planning & Projects
Picnic
Rummage Sale
Welcome
Youth
Business & Finance
Garden
Halloween
Holiday
Newsletter
Planning & Projects
Picnic
Rummage Sale
Welcome
Youth
The Meeting
Neighbors bring ideas to the meeting, every other month on the second Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the Washington Park Senior Center.
The meetings are scheduled for:
January
March
May
July
September
November
The meetings are scheduled for:
January
March
May
July
September
November
THE ASSOCIATION
The mission of the Martin Drive Neighborhood Association, through programs and projects, will embrace and foster a sense of belonging and common purpose, resulting in a neighborhood that is beautiful, diverse, secure, and fun for everyone!
