West Mesa Neighborhood Association

ANSWERS TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD QUIZ

What is being built at Unser Crossing? How do you give input?

A shopping center with anchor stores being Lowe's, CVS, and Defined fitness. The developer is requesting input from surrounding Neighborhood Associations including ours. Attend our meetings to give your input.

What type of sports complex is being planned near Paseo de Vulcan and I-40?

Albuquerque Public Schools is buidling a 7,000 seat football stadium/track, 12 tennis courts, four soccer fields,and four baseball diamonds. Attend our meeting to see what else is being planned for the area.

Do you know how to prevent crime in your neighborhood?

Officers from the Southwest Substation attend our meetings and are interested in what residents have to say. Also, we are seeking people interested in heading Neighborhood Watch programs for their block. It's easy and a great way to meet your neighbors. Attend our next meeting for more information.

What is the easiest way to meet your city councilor, county officals and state legislators?

Attend our meeting. Our City Counselor Ken Sanchez, State Representative Moe Maestas, and State Senator Bernadette Sanchez and other local dignitaries regularly attend our meetings.

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, the members of the West Mesa Neighborhood Association (WMNA), strive to enhance the area we live in, and to promote a better neighborhood and community through group action, so that we can improve the quality of life in our neighborhood to the level that is in keeping with the social, environmental, cultural and historic needs and interests of our neighbors. We are committed to ensuring that our neighbors have a safe, pleasant and professional atmosphere in which to work and live.

VALUES & INTEGRITY
It is our intent to maintain the trust of our neighbors by being honest, compassionate and consistent in our beliefs and actions. We will hold ourselves to the highest standard of personal and professional ethical conduct in dealing with neighborhood issues.

RESPECT
We respect the different viewpoints of people, the right of people to express these opinions, and the dignity of all people.

PRIDE
We take pride in our association and its historical heritage. We are dedicated to professionalism, service and moral courage.

FAIRNESS
We treat everyone as we want to be treated by being objective, courteous, and equitable.

BOARD MEMBERS:

     PRESIDENT: Michael Quintana
        e-mail: president@westmesana.org

     VICE PRESIDENT: Louis Tafoya
        e-mail: vicepresident@westmesana.org

     SECRETARY: Gretchen Elsner
        e-mail: secretary@westmesana.org

     TREASURER: Michelle Beltran
        e-mail: treasurer@westmesana.org

MEETINGS:

     WHEN:     2nd Tuesday of every month
                       @ 6:30 p.m.
                       Next meeting: June 9th, 2009

WHERE: West Mesa Community Center

TENTATIVE AGENDA June 9th, 2009

Attendance sign-in begins at 6:15 pm

Call to order at 6:30 pm and pledge of allegiance
Introductions
Call for additional agenda items and approve agenda
Treasurer’s Report: June 9, 2009 balance is $ ____________
Secretary’s Report: Approve May 12, 2009 meeting minutes
Public Safety Report, news from APD

Neighborhood Watch training is June 12

President’s Report (10 minutes)
1. Westside Coalition
2. SW Alliance of Neighborhoods (SWAN)
3. South Valley Coalition
4. West Central Community Development Group
Land Use Issues (if any)
Membership Committee Report from Jeanette Dalton
What ideas do the members have for the West Mesa Neighborhood Association for the next year?

Guest speakers to invite?
July – plan for August 4, 2009 National Night Out against crime
October – plan for Thanksgiving baskets in November
November – plan for APD appreciation in December
Fall 2009 – plan for adult/job education fair in April or earlier?

Announcements

Report from Charmaine Gutierrez re the parents of the dance group and their involvement in the association