Neighborhood Associations and Block Clubs
Historic Meridian Park Neighborhood Association
The Historic Meridian Park (HMP) neighborhood is bounded by Pennsylvania St. and Washington Blvd. and by 30th and 34th Streets. HMP is a mixture of life-long residents and relative newcomers. Many were first drawn to the fine old homes. Who could resist the romance of homes with Rookwood tile fireplaces, stained glass and leaded windows, hardwood floors and cabinetry, sleeping porches and welcoming front porches? But the people are the reason they’ve stayed. Adopting an older home in a city neighborhood takes an open mind and an interest in community. The eclectic and spirited mix of residents accepts the challenges and rewards of maintaining a strong community. In 1988, residents undertook a detailed documentation of the area’s history and architecture. As a result, HMP is now on the National Register of Historic Neighborhoods. An exploratory process has begun recently for local designation.
The Historic Meridian Park Neighborhood Association holds many programs and activities throughout the year. The Association holds quarterly meetings for all residents the third Monday of the month at 7:15pm in the Fortune Room of Trinity Church. FMI, visit www.historicmeridianpark.org.
2011 Board of Directors
President - Cassie Mehlman-Rhys
Vice President - Doug Day
Treasurer - John Carmer
Christy Krieg
Karla Johnson
David Conrad
Jerry Johnson
Jess Lanore
Ora Triplet
Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association
Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association (MFCNA) is the oldest neighborhood association, welcoming members from all corners of the neighborhood. The boundaries are 38th Street on the North, Meridian Street on the East, and Fall Creek on the South. Meetings for the MFCNA take place on the second Thursday of each month at Phillips Temple CME Church (34th and Washington Blvd) at 6:30pm. FMI, visit www.mfcna.org
2011 Board of Directors
Ramon Batts (President)
Clara Warner (Vice President)
Sarah Wiehe (Secretary)
Yvonne Allu (Treasurer)
Janice Carter
Alice Clifford
Terri L Coleman
Leigh Riley Evans
Joshua Nelson
Clifford Tinsley
Shamorio Woodson
Watson-McCord Neighborhood Association
The Watson-McCord Neighborhood is bounded by 38th Street on the North, Fairfield Avenue on the South, Woodland Avenue on the East, and Central Avenue on the West. The community is comprised of many older single-family homes of historic significance as well as mixed-use buildings, small businesses and not-for-profit agencies, a public school, several churches, and the Watson Bird Sanctuary. The neighborhood is a vital cross-section of Indianapolis: it is racially mixed and economically diverse. Residents include blue collar workers, doctors, lawyers, members of the police force, educators, clergy persons, small business owners and civil functionaries. WMNA’s mission is to promote, create, and maintain a viable and productive living environment conducive to neighborhood enhancement through community-based problem solving, neighborhood-oriented services and public/private cooperation. The Watson-McCord Neighborhood Association meets bi-monthly on the third Monday at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church (418 E 34th Street) at 6:00pm. FMI, visit www.watsonmccord.org.
2011 Board of Directors
Nikki Moore – President
Kevin Warren – Vice President
Brenda Havens – Secretary
Dominic Coleman – Treasurer
Dianne Montgomery
Keshia Boddie
Debra Booth
Brian Bergen
Martha Baker-Blue
Randy Kinsley
Shirley Williams
Birchwood Neighbors
Birchwood Neighbors is the name of the neighborhood association for those who live near Birchwood Avenue between Fall Creek Drive and 38th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana 46205. Their purpose is three-fold: to bring those who live in this neighborhood together as a community, beautify our community, and exist as an example of what is possible when people come together around something that matters to them. FMI send an email to president@birchwoodneighbors.org. Birchwood Neighbors meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm, for location, visit http://sites.google.com/a/birchwoodneighbors.org/birchwood-neighbors/.