If you did not get a copy of the recent March/April 2010 Edition of ” The Dutchtowner” newsletter that is created and distributed by the Dutchtown South Community Corporation (DSCC), you can read a copy online by clicking here.

The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA) has the following article in this edition of the Dutchtowner:

DWNA Working To Improve Our Neighborhood!
The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA)
is moving right along in improving the overall quality of
life, sense of community, and pride in our urban
neighborhood located in West Dutchtown. In December,
St. Louis City Mayor, Francis Slay, issued a city wide
proclamation declaring December 9, 2009 as
“Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association Day” in
honor of our one year anniversary and our accomplishments
throughout the year!

During the last few monthly neighborhood meetings held
at Grbic Banquet Hall (4071 Keokuk) on the 2nd Tuesday
of every month at 7pm, DWNA has hosted a variety
of guest speakers on informative topics related to our
neighborhood. In October, the second term of leaders
within the association were filled with neighborhood volunteers.
The newly elected DWNA leaders have created
goals and tasks for their terms and are energetically
working towards bringing neighbors together to help accomplish
these goals and improve our neighborhood. In
November, DWNA hosted a forum on the redevelopment
of Amberg Park and saw park design plans created by
Saint Louis University and Washington University (in St.
Louis) students. In January, DWNA introduced the new
Public Affairs Officer of the SLMPD 1st District, Officer
Mark O’Brien, who answered crime and safety related
questions from neighbors. Further, DWNA introduced the
new 25th Ward Liaison, Marjorie Dove Kent, who affirmed
her commitment to helping DWNA in its mission.

In addition to our monthly meetings, the DWNA website
(www.DutchtownWest.org) has proven to be a useful tool
in our neighborhood. Since its inception, the website has
seen over 6,000 visitors, received over 68,851 page
views, has over 134 different neighborhood news postings,
and over 41 various comments from neighbors.
Meeting agendas, minutes, power points, and handouts
are all posted and archived online. Pictures, accomplishments,
and new announcements are posted weekly. Additionally,
the DWNA “Issue List” is made available online
in order to track specific neighborhood issues and ensure
that elected officials and city employees are held accountable
for their timely resolution. DWNA has “closed”
over 147 issues on the Issue List since late 2008.

As we enter the Spring season, please consider joining
us at one of our monthly DWNA meetings, Amberg Park
clean-up events, Neighborhood Luncheons, or even joining
our email list to stay informed as to what is happening
in our area. The March 2010 neighborhood meeting will
include a Chill Cook-Off as well as an opportunity to meet
your Alderman and other city officials. For more information,
visit: www.DutchtownWest.org