New West Willow Neighborhood Association

NWWNA NEIGHBORHOOD MONTHLY MEETING

2013-05-14T19:53:00.000-07:00

Our meeting is just around the corner! Don't miss it. It's Monday, May 20th. at 7-8:30pm. It is held every 3rd Monday of the month at the CRC building located at 2057 Tyler Rd. Please come, share your concerns and get up to date information from the township, fire department and sheriff's office. There will be news about the Summer Program that begins June 10th. We need your involvement and support.

YPSILANTI PRIDE DAY

2013-05-14T19:30:00.002-07:00

Since 1995 Ypsilanti has planned a YPSILANTI P.R.I.D.E. Day. A day set aside for a community clean-up and Beautification events. This year on Saturday, May 18th. West Willow residents and friends will meet at the Community Resource Center (CRC) located at 2057 Tyler Rd. to be a part of People Restoring Image and Developing the Environment. The event starts at 9am and ends at noon. At that time a free lunch is provided for all participants from noon - 2pm. So please come out and volunteer to pick up trash, plant flowers, and completely spruce up our park, CRC, the West Willow entrance signs and more! It may also be a time to connect and start the community garden located right at the center. So. please call 734-483-8195 and sign up today! Show your pride. Be sure to bring your yard tools. Gloves and bags will be provided.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING

2013-04-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

Community Resource Center (CRC)

20576 Tyler Road

Monday, April 15, 2013, 7:00-8:30pm

AGENDA

I. Call to Order/Welcome - 7:00pm

II. Safety Reports

a. Fire Department

b. WCSO Crime Report

c. Citizens Patrol

III. Township Report

IV. Guest(s)

A. CrimeStoppers

B. Community Outreach Team

V. March Meeting Minutes Report

VI. Treasurer's Report Approval

VII. Announcements/Upcoming Events

. Growing Hope Garden Membership

. CTC Trainings- Community -Specific Baseline Data

April 22nd from 9-4

Community Resource Assessment Training April 23rd

from 8:am-4:30pm. Both at Sparks East 215 W.

Mich Ave.

. UM Health System- Health Fair on April 21st and

Men's Health Summit on April 27th over on South

Harris street.

VIII. Residents - Questions, Comments, Suggestions

IX. Adjourn - 8:30pm

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NEW WEST WILLOW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (NWWNA)

Community resource Center, 2057 tyler Road, Ypsilanti, Mi. 48198

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SUMMER JOBS and more

2013-04-09T14:06:00.001-07:00

Are you between the ages of 14-21? Interested in training? Need a Job? Or want a better job? Come to a meeting being held April 24th, 5:30 to 7:30pm at West Willow Community Resource Center located at 2057 Tyler Rd. For more information call Sandy (734) 714-9834 or Melissa (734) 714-9835 @ MI WORKS.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE

2013-04-09T13:50:00.003-07:00

In celebration of Law Day, USA, Washtenaw County Bar Association's New Lawyers Section will host a NO FEES DAY( 20 mins. of free advice). It will be Tuesday, April 30th.by appointment from 10am-4pm. Please call for more details and to schedule an appointment by calling 734-996-3229.

1st Annual African American Men's Health Summit

2013-04-09T13:38:00.001-07:00

Will take place on April 27, 2013 at Grace Fellowship Church, 1301 S. Harris St., Ypsilanti, Mi. 48198. It will open at 8:30am and close at noon. Breakfast provided! For more information and registration, call 734-998-2156(UMHS)

Community Health Fair

2013-04-09T13:27:00.000-07:00

The fair will take place on Sunday, April 21, 2013. It will run from 1-3pm and will be located at Grace Fellowship Church, 1301 S. Harris Rd. Ypsilanti, Mi. 48198, 734-480-0077. Contact phone number for UMHS/SMMA is 734-330-1543 or 734-998-4482.

Summer Camp Coordinator Job Posting

2013-03-28T06:08:00.000-07:00

The deadline to submit a resume with references has been extended to April 5th. Interviews will take place the following week. Contact Linda Mealing at 734-483-8195 if you have questions.

2013-03-15T22:02:00.000-07:00

WEST WILLOW NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING REMINDED

Please come out Monday, March 18, 2013 to our monthly meeting. It will be held at the CRC located at 2057 Tyler Rd.. The meeting runs 7-8:30pm. You'll get the latest report from our Sheriff's Office and info from the Fire Department. This is your chance to voice your concerns, help resolve problems and volunteer to make West Willow a great place to live. Hope to see you there! It's a place where all are welcomed and every ones voice matters.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

3-20 (Wednesday) 6pm at CRC, 2057 Tyler -Humane Society of Huron Valley will be in West Willow to host a forum to discuss free-roaming cats.

3-26 thru 3-28 - Humane Society will be performing a community cat Trap-Neuter-Return. 734-661-3523

4-1 (Monday) - West Willow Women in Action (wwwina) - Come to the CRC at noon - 1:30pm for fellowship with other women who live in West Willow. Call Linda Mealing for more details. 734-483-8195

5-18 - YPSI PRIDE DAY - Don't let another year go by without getting involved.

Summer Camp Coordinator Position Available!

2013-03-07T09:20:00.002-08:00

Please take a moment to check out the new position we have available with our Summer Camp!

http://tinyurl.com/ayjpefj

Ypsilanti Youth Rec Night!

2013-02-27T08:04:00.000-08:00

They are also looking for volunteers, please see the link to the flyer for more information below!

http://tinyurl.com/d9bettz

Neighborhood Meeting slated for Monday, February 18th at 7pm

2013-02-15T16:12:00.001-08:00

Welcome all residents! Our Monthly meeting is this coming Monday, February 18th at the CRC at 2057 Tyler Road. Please come and join us and get involved in your community :)

Here is a link to this month's agenda! http://tinyurl.com/d6tp4dy

MECC (Michigan Engaging Community through the Classroom) Community Input Session

2013-02-15T15:56:00.003-08:00

We want your input so join us for an ongoing conversation about plans for the Willow Run Airport, GM Willow Run Engine Plant and our neighborhood.

The session includes a walk through the neighborhood by residents and students from 1pm-2pm. A meeting will take place at the CRC (2057 Tyler Rd.) on Saturday February 23rd, starting at 2pm to share ideas and voice concerns.

FLY Art At The CRC

2013-01-26T13:38:00.001-08:00

Don't miss the chance to enjoy arts and crafts with Ms. Katie from the FLY Art Children's Center of Ypsilanti. She will be bringing lost of material to make some wonderful Valentine projects. She will be at the Community Resource Center (CRC) located at 2057 Tyler Rd. on Saturday, February 9th from 3:30-4:30pm. If you have any questions contact Linda at 734-483-8195.

Telling It West Willow

2013-01-26T12:12:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for something to do after school? Please come and join us at the CRC on January 31st from 3:45-5:45! WE WANT YOU! West Willow Youth ages 11-15. Be a change agent in your community and have fun doing it! Starting January 31st and every Thursday for the next 11 weeks! Activities include music, art and poetry. Free food and beverages. The CRC address is: 2057 Tyler Road. Hope to see you there!

Neighborhood Meeting on January 21, 2013

2013-01-17T15:43:00.000-08:00

Hello West Willow Residents!

I hope this post finds you well, and having survived the holidays! Our monthly meetings will begin with our first meeting on January 21st at 7pm at the CRC at 2057 Tyler Road. We welcome everyone to come and provide input for the community in which you live!!

Here is a link to the meeting agenda! http://tinyurl.com/as76oqe

Art's and Craft's at the CRC!

2012-12-20T15:03:00.002-08:00

Are you looking for something to keep those kids entertained for a few hours while they are on holiday break? Bring them by to the Community Resource Center on December 27th and January 3rd between 1-4pm for arts and crafts! Linda Mealing will be there to work with the youth of the neighborhood! She will also be showing the dvd's that were made over the past year! Stop by and see us!

We have a new board!

2012-12-17T17:45:00.001-08:00

Hello residents of West Willow!

I am happy to announce that we have elected a new 5 member board to run the neighborhood association!

I am excited to introduce our new president, Ms. Deborah Hawkins! Deborah has stepped up to continue the great traditions of our West Willow Community, being a long time resident, she will be a great addition to the new board!

Linda Mealing is our new Vice President. Linda has been an integral part of our community and board for quite some time! Most recently as our treasurer! Linda has called WW home for the last 41 years and is quite dedicated to the children in our community, being very active in our summer program as well as various other programs run throughout the year. Her interests include gardening, travelling, baking, spending time with family and camping.

Next, i'd like to introduce myself, Alisa Doddie. I am your new recording secretary for the NWWNA! I am very excited to get to know the residents of WW, and become part of the WW family! My husband and I bought our home here in July and moved in in August. Since moving in, I knew we made the right decision, our neighbors and community have been very welcoming. Meeting Linda at the end of Summer picnic really cemented it for me! I work for a contractor of Google in Ann Arbor. My husband also works full time between his two jobs. We are currently expecting our first child, a girl, in March! We also have 2 dogs, Mickey and Murphy. I look forward to getting to know everyone!

Mary Jo MiduraWhite is our new treasurer! Mary Jo has also been a member of the WW community for quite sometime. She is excited to get to know the residents of WW and serving on the board.

Our last member is Aaron Shemwell, who will serve on the board as our finance secretary! Aaron has a background in security, and has been a long time WW resident and is looking forward to serving the community he calls home!

Our first scheduled meeting will be January 21st at the Community Resource Center. Please come and join us and learn what the New West Willow Neighborhood Association is all about!

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MONDAY 7PM

2012-10-13T12:48:00.001-07:00

Click here for printable full agenda.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING AGENDA

Monday, October 15, 2012 7:00-8:30pm

Community Resource Center (CRC)

2057 Tyler Road

I. Welcome – 7:00pm – 5 mins

II. Safety Report 7:05pm – 20 mins

a. Fire Department

b. WCSO Crime Report

c. Citizen Patrol

III. Township Report – 7:25pm – 10 mins

IV. September Meeting Minutes Approval – 7:35pm – 5 mins

V. October Treasurer’s Report Approval – 7:40pm – 5 mins

VI. CRC Activities – 7:45pm – 10 mins

a. Telling It (for teens ages 10-15): Thursday, 4:00-5:45pm

b. West Willow Women in Action: Tuesday, 6:00-8:00pm

VII. CTC Grant Application – 7:55pm 5 mins

VIII. State & National Elections (Tuesday, Nov. 6^th) – 8:00pm – 15 mins

IX. Outgoing board C&B clerical recommendations – 8:15pm – 10 mins

X. NWWNA Election Nominations – 8:25pm – 5 mins

XI. Adjourn – 8:30pm

IMPORTANT DATES à October 23^rd, 9am – Board Meeting

(all meetings @ CRC) November 19^th 7pm – Annual Meeting/Elections

November 20^th 9am – Board Meeting

December 4^th 7pm – Board Transition Mtg (no public mtg in Dec)

Constitution & Bylaws -- Voted Version Dated 9/17/12 and Outgoing Recommendations

2012-10-13T12:37:00.000-07:00

The current NWWNA board has been reviewing the Constitution & Bylaws throughout the 2012 calendar year, and we have found several areas where terms, rules, and definitions could be clarified.

In an effort to help the incoming board to have a record of our recommendations and for the membership to consider these changes, we have posted the current document and the recommended changes below.

The changes are also outlined on the back (page 2) of the October Meeting Agenda.

Current Version Dated 9/17/12

NWWNA Constitution & Bylaws Outgoing Board Recommendations 101312

Thank you,
NWWNA Board

IMPORTANT: Neighborhood Meeting Monday 7pm

2012-09-16T15:23:00.000-07:00

Monday 7pm: Neighborhood Meeting & Future of NWWNA

PLEASE JOIN US!

Come learn about what's going on in your neighborhood. Below is the schedule -- meeting is at the Community Resource Center (CRC) at 2057 Tyler Road. We look forward to seeing you! :)

I. Welcome – 7:00pm – 5 mins

II. Safety Report 7:05pm – 20 mins

a. WCSO Crime Report

b. Derrick Jackson

c. Fire Department

III. Township Report – 7:25pm – 15 mins

IV. July, August & Special Meeting Minutes Approval – 7:40pm – 5 mins

V. September Treasurer’s Report Approval – 7:45pm – 5 mins

VI. CRC Upcoming Activities – 7:50pm – 10 mins

a. Flu Shots: Sept. 27^th 1-6pm

b. Telling It: Starting Oct. 4^th

c. West Willow Women in Action: Tuesday, 6:00-7:30pm

VII. Future of NWWNA – 8:00pm – 30 mins

a. Constitutional Amendment: 2^nd reading and vote

b. Election: procedures and committee

VIII. Adjourn – 8:30pm

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CURRENTLY READS

NWWNA CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE III OFFICERS

SEC III EXECUTIVE BOARD QUALIFICATIONS:

A participating member is an individual that meets the qualifications of residency as outlined in the Bylaws Article II Section II and has attended at least six (6) meetings in the current fiscal year.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT

A participating member is an individual that meets the qualifications of residency as outlined in the Bylaws Article II Section II, is 18 years or older, and has lived in the community at least 1 year if a renter.

TIMELINE à September 17^th – 2^nd Reading and Vote

(all meetings 7:00-8:30pm @ CRC) October 15^th – Nominations Due at end of meeting

November 19^th – Annual Meeting/Elections or Dissolution Vote

December 10^th – Board Transition Meeting (no public meeting)

77 Reasons to Call it a Success

2012-08-31T17:14:00.002-07:00

This past Thursday night 77 people gathered under the trees at the West Willow Community Resource Center (CRC) to discuss the fate of our Neighborhood Association, the volunteer resident run 501c3 nonprofit that serves as the home for our neighborhood's collective interests.

What brought everyone together was a call to action, a call to serve. If people do not volunteer to serve, the neighborhood will lose this invaluable resource. Here are just a few of the things that the West Willow residents have accomplished in the last five years, proving that an organized community is a productive community:

A 5 year strategic plan written in 2006 with the help of Washtenaw County and Ypsilanti Township
Beautiful entry signs at the two main entrances, announcing where you are
5 Security cameras stationed at main exits to deter crime
A Citizen Patrol team, keeping eyes and ears on the streets
A 8 week Summer Youth Program that has been free to kids and run by volunteers for the last 11 years
A $16,000 grant awarded for the 2013 Summer Youth Program and neighborhood mapping project
An established Community Garden, with harvest available free of charge to any resident
A rental unit inspection program with Ypsilanti Township
Introduction videos on YouTube sharing our neighborhood

If you joined us Thursday night, then we're happy you made it. If you missed the meeting and still want to know more about what's going on in your backyard, about how you can make your neighborhood a better place to live, then join us at these upcoming meetings (all at the CRC):

Monday, September 17th, 7:00-8:30pm -- vote to change the Constitution to allow any resident or landlord over the age of 18 to serve on the board, without a minimum meeting requirement (but with a 1 year prior residency requirement for renters).

Monday, October 15th, 7:00-8:30pm -- Nominations due by end of the meeting for people who want to serve

Monday, November 19th 7:00-8:30pm -- Annual Meeting and the voting in of the NEW BOARD!

To the 77 who made it --> YOU ROCK!

Cheers,

Angela Barbash

President, NWWNA

April 16, 2012 General Meeting Minutes

2012-05-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

Please find the Minutes for the West Willow April 16, 2012 general meeting here. Please note that the date of meetings has been changed to the 3rd Monday of the month at 7PM.

Police detain man wanted for questioning in attacks on girls in West Willow

2012-05-10T12:43:00.001-07:00

THANK YOU RESIDENTS OF WEST WILLOW FOR YOUR VIGILANCE!

Due to your many phone calls, eyes, and ears, the suspect has been detained. We are awaiting more information on the matter. Stay tuned!

Police detain man wanted for questioning in attacks on girls in West Willow

Fly Art Center comes back to NWWNA

2012-01-26T07:20:00.000-08:00

During the Summer Program, the kids were thrilled to work with Katie from Fly Art Center and they won't have to wait long to regain the experience. Nearly every Friday from now until April, Fly Art will be coming in to do zany, instructive, fascinating crafts with the kids. Classes are FREE thanks to a generous donation from the Mardi Gras Foundation. All youth ages 6-13 are welcome to come attend. Moms, Dads, and Grandparents stop in and revisit your inner child! See the NWWNA Calendar for Upcoming Events.