Membership in the Union Park Neighborhood Association (UPNA), Des Moines, Iowa

Membership

Membership in the Association is open to persons who live, worship, or own property within the Union Park Neighborhood Association’s boundaries.

NEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDARIES ARE HULL ON THE NORTH, THE RAILROAD TRACKS ON THE EAST, WASHINGTON ON THE SOUTH, AND THE RIVER AND SECOND AVENUE ON THE WEST.

Participate and vote at association meetings.
Help increase neighborhood property values.
Attend General Meetings with speakers and programs on topics of note.
Volunteer for neighborhood improvement projects.
Participate in grass-roots democracy.
Learn how city government works and about activities of other local organizations.
Those who do not have access to the internet may receive newsletters to keep them up-to-date on neighborhood news.

A Member believes in UPNA’s mission and wants to see UPNA improve the neighborhood

Supporter: $25

A Supporter takes a more active financial role, allowing UPNA to have a stronger presence in the neighborhood and allowing us to organize neighborhood events

Business: $30

A member at the Business level allows UPNA to be involved with larger, long-term projects and also contributes to the stability of the association.
Businesses will receive a standard space on the website for advertisement at no charge (once we get this portion of the website developed).

All members get one vote at the general meetings
Members can pre-pay for multiple years at once – maximum 5 years at a time
Any member can contribute more than the minimum membership costs listed below if desired – just make a note on your check or membership form if the extra is for multiple years or an additional donation to help UPNA
Exceptions can be made to the fees. If a member or potential member needs to pay less than the minimum, just ask the Membership Chair about it; we want to be as inclusive as possible.
All memberships are “Household” memberships; meaning only one yearly fee per residential address is required. All of the members of that household become members.
Businesses can designate a few representatives to attend general meetings and/or steering committee meetings. Total number of representatives will be at the discretion of the Membership Chair. If any one of the representatives is present at a steering committee meeting, that business will be noted as attending the meeting.

Renewal dates will be on a calendar-year basis, being due on January 1st.
Members who are due for renewal before June 2008 can hold off on paying until June but after that, will be on the calendar-year system at the new rates. Their next renewal will be due January ’09.

What UPNA does with Dues

To apply for membership, please complete our membership form and mail with dues to :

Union Park Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 16113
Des Moines, Iowa 50316-9402