The Neighborhood Association

RESIDENT LEADERSHIP REBUILDING THE COMMUNITY

The Benton Park Neighborhood Association of St. Louis, Missouri is a non-profit corporation that was established in 1984.

Comprised of voluntary residents who have joined together to provide an organized framework to promote improvement in our neighborhood's appearance, provide vigilance against crime and enhance the communication and unity between all Benton Park residents.

We encourage all Benton Park residents, whether you own, rent, or work here, to join the Association and actively participate in bettering our neighborhood.

Benton Park Neighborhood Association

The BPNA provides and promotes programs, services and activities aimed at encouraging connections between neighbors and fostering civic involvement in our diverse community.

We are a 501(c)(3). We welcome donations of supplies, volunteers, and money. Since we're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your donation to the Benton Park Neighborhood Association is tax-deductible!

What Do We Do?

The BPNA has worked over the years for an informed and active electorate, sound planning, and responsive government which will serve the residents of the Benton Park neighborhood. Current and recent programs include:

Neighborhood Activities:

	House Tours;
	Chalk Art Festival;
	Picnics;
	Holiday Party;

Community awareness:

	candidate debates and town hall meetings;
	information on arranging block parties;
	newsletters, flyers, and special mailings;
	calendar of events

Crime Prevention:

	National Night Out;
	Problem Properties program;
	Crime Watch eMail elist.

Area enhancements:

	tree and flower planting;
	Operation Brightside;
	parks maintenance and upgrades;
	markers and banners.

Involvement in government:

	monitoring planning issues and their impact on traffic, parking, schools, libraries, recreational resources, etc.
	tracking local and regional issues before city hall;
	working with local representatives and staff on issues of concern; and

Responding to our members:

Through general meetings, by e-mail, or phone with questions, concerns, or suggestions, and a Board member or other volunteer will return your call.

BPNA Items for Sell

Here are the items that the BPNA has for sale.

Count Item Color Size

1 Sweat Shirt Gray XL

3 Sweat Shirt XL

4 Sweat Shirt XL

2 Sweat Shirt M

2 Polo Shirt Gray XL

1 Polo Shirt Gray L

2 Polo Shirt Gray M

1 Polo Shirt Lt Blue 2X

2 Polo Shirt Lt Blue XL

2 Polo Shirt Lt Blue L

4 Polo Shirt Lt Blue M

1 Polo Shirt Dk Blue XL

1 Polo Shirt White 2X

3 Polo Shirt White XL

1 Polo Shirt White L

0 House Plaques Brass --

BPNA Assets

Here is a listing of items that the BPNA has in its possession that are available for use by BPNA members. If you are interested in borrowing any of these items, please contact one of these Executive Board members.

Item	Holder
Cash Lock Box (for House Tour)	Todd Brandt
Cash Lock Box (for House Tour)	Cipriano Medina
Cash Lock Box (for Mardi Gras)	Dan Guenther
Engraver	Cipriano Medina
Engraver	Debbie Carroll
BPNA Banners	Dan Guenther
4 House Tour Banners (for House Tour)	Todd Brandt
Water Pump (for parks)	Charles Hooker
Tent 10x10 (for Mardi Gras)	Dan Guenther
Large Chest (for Mardi Gras)	Dan Guenther

Last updated: Thursday, March 13, 2008