Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA)

DWNA Accomplishments

Accomplishments of the Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association are listed below under the categories of our mission statement:

Improving the safety of the neighborhood through education and programming:

1/12/10: Introduction of new 25th Ward Liaison, Marjorie Dove Kent
1/12/10: Introduction of new St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Public Affairs Officer, Mark O’Brien
9/8/09: Presentation on free tenant screening options for landlords by Grand Oak Hill Community Corporation
7/28/09: First DWNA Block Captain Training Session hosted at Dutchtown South Community Corporation presented by Neighborhood Stabilization Officer Barb Potts
7/14/09: Presentation on South Towne Apartment development plans by North Tower Group
6/9/09: List of Blocks in neighborhood created with volunteers for Block Captains added and made available online
5/12/09: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Public Affairs Officer, Thomas Bottini, presents on crime statistics in our neighborhood
4/14/09: St. Louis City Assessor, Ed Bushmeyer, present on property tax adjustments
3/10/09: 25th Ward Neighborhood Stabilization Officer Dianne Raines and St. Louis City Attorneys present on Nuisance Properties
2/10/09: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Public Affairs Officer, Thomas Bottini, presents on crime statistics in our neighborhood
2/10/09: Mayor Francis Slay attends neighborhood meeting

11/11/08: St. Mary’s High School, Father Mitch Doyen presents on plans for new sports park and demolition of apartment buildings
9/9/08: St Louis City Building Division, Building Inspector, Brian Alcaraz presents on city procedures for building inspections

Fostering community involvement and participation:

3/9/10: Inaugural DWNA Chili Bowl Fundraiser Held
2/9/10: Preparation and planning meeting for Chili Cook-Off and other Fundraisers
10/13/09: Special Presentation on the new Carondelet Rec Center/YMCA
10/13/09: Special Presentation/Feedback Solicitation on Amberg Park Development
10/13/09: New DWNA leaders elected
9/8/09: Break-Out Session/Round Table Held at Monthly Meeting including police officer, NSO, Building Inspector, Alderwoman, and Action Groups
8/11/09: Break-Out Session/Round Table Held at Monthly Meeting including police officer, NSO, Building Inspector, Alderwoman, and Action Groups
7/14/09: Donations Collected for local non-profit Youth In Need
6/9/09: Donations Collected for local non-profit Youth In Need
6/9/09: Break-Out Session/Round Table Held at Monthly Meeting
4/26/09: Third Neighborhood Luncheon at The Ugly Fish
4/14/09: First DWNA leaders elected
1/25/09: Second Neighborhood Luncheon at Senor Pop’s

Encouraging neighborhood improvement and beautification:

10/13/09: Special Presentation/Feedback Solicitation on Amberg Park Development
9/12/09: Amberg Park Clean-Up Days now held 2nd Tuesday of every month (weather permitting)
8/11/09: Amberg Park fountain has been repaired. DWNA forwarded list of short-term improvements to Alderman while a park development plan is in the works
8/8/09: Amberg Park Clean-Up Days now held 2nd Tuesday of every month (weather permitting)
7/14/09: Amberg Park Clean-Up Days now held 2nd Tuesday of every month (weather permitting)
6/13/09: Amberg Park Clean-Up Days now held 2nd Tuesday of every month (weather permitting)
6/9/09: Presentation by DSCC on forgivable loans and other financial assistance programs available in our neighborhood
4/25/09: Third Amberg Park Clean-Up Day held
4/25/09: Neighborhood Drive of North to South streets
2/14/09: Neighborhood Drive of East to West streets

Engaging local businesses:

12/8/09: Flyer/Letter addressed to all businesses in neighborhood sent out
6/5/09: Flyer/Letter addressed to all businesses in neighborhood created
6/5/09: List of Businesses in our neighborhood updated and merged into a database
5/12/09: Ugly Fish donates pizza for neighborhood meeting

Communicating effectively:

1/1/10: DutchtownWest.org website renewed
12/9/09: St. Louis City Mayor declares “Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association Day” in the City of St. Louis
10/13/09: 3 Large Neighborhood Meeting signs created to place on Grand Ave.
8/11/09: Yard Signs Updated to reflect new meeting location and large meeting sign placed out which resulted in 25 new neighbors attending meeting
7/14/09: Mass postcard mailed out to neighbors without email listed announcing meeting
7/12/09: Phone-Tree volunteers call and remind neighbors of meeting
6/5/09: Email List Subscription Link added to DWNA website for anyone to join
5/12/09: Mass postcard mailed out to neighbors announcing meeting location change
4/22/09: First DWNA Internal Directory published
2/10/09: Large neighborhood meeting sign purchased for Resurrection School Building
2/10/09: Official DWNA Post Office Box purchased
1/13/09: Official DWNA letterhead selected

12/11/08: Official DWNA website goes online www.DutchtownWest.org
12/9/08: Official neighborhood association name and mission approved
11/11/08: Power point slides and projector used at meetings to help flow
11/11/08: Neighborhood meeting yard signs purchased and distributed to announce meetings
10/7/08: Neighborhood Association contact list updated and made current
9/9/08: Began distributing flyers on neighbors doors announcing meetings
9/9/08: Began setting and publishing meeting agendas
7/11/08: Began taking and publishing minutes for each meeting