The Woodland Heights Organization held its December monthly meeting Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Scottish Rite Park. The room was full of about 17 regular meeting attendees from all corners of the neighborhood, but no new members were present.
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| Cameron leads group norms activity during WHO December meeting 12/17/19 |
The main item of business on the agenda was a participatory activity where WHO members moved around the room writing suggestions and questions about the current and proposed group norms for the organization. Neighbors shared feedback under the topics of: time, listening, decision-making, participation, and miscellaneous. The many, great ideas will be reviewed by the Welcome Wagon Committee who plan to return to the WHO in February with a draft of community guidelines to be used to aid in effectively and efficiently achieving neighborhood goals.
The Welcome Wagon also brought forward a proposal for a pilot-project to create welcome bags for new neighbors to Woodland Heights. This 3-month-pilot passed and will start in January 2020.
The Welcome Wagon also brought forward a proposal for a pilot-project to create welcome bags for new neighbors to Woodland Heights. This 3-month-pilot passed and will start in January 2020.
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| WHO meeting attendees learn about Rebuilding Together 12/17/19 |
An AmeriCorp member, working for the local non-profit Rebuilding Together spoke at the meeting about the group’s mission, purpose, and programs. Rebuilding Together matches volunteer labor and supplies with area homes needing TLC to stay safe, warm, and dry, making critical home repairs for low-income homeowners at no cost to the resident.
The main program highlighted was the Wells Fargo National Rebuilding Day, coming up the first Friday and Saturday in May (5/1 & 5/2 of 2020). More information can be found online at https://rebuildingdm.org
Check the calendar page of this website for information about the upcoming social event: WHO’s New Year Cooking (& Dessert) Kick-Off. In lieu of the regular January monthly meeting, attend this fun dessert potluck Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 7pm at Scottish Rite Park. Invite your neighbors and bring a sweet treat to share. Catch up with old friends, meet some new friends, socialize, and share ideas about what you want to see in the neighborhood and priorities for the WHO in the coming year.
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The Woodland Heights Organization (WHO) is the neighborhood association recognized by the city of Des Moines representing Woodland Heights. Its purpose is is to stabilize, preserve, and revitalize area homes, enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood, and to promote community within our neighborhood amongst all residents and businesses. WHO is a volunteer organization.
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