Whitely is a goal-oriented community. By working through strategic, action-focused committees, we’ve been able to make huge progress in a broad spectrum of areas. Read a summary of each goal committee’s tasks below, or check out the links to get more detailed information.

1. Beautification & Infrastructure

Summary: Cultivate a physical space that reflects Whitely’s vibrant energy by highlighting the assets of the neighborhood infrastructure, eliminating blemishes, and putting residents in touch with resources for distinguished property maintenance.

For more information, contact:

richivy44@yahoo.com	Richard Ivy
	Beck Frazier

2. Community Safety & Security

Summary: Advance a neighborhood security strategy that improves the well-being and confidence of residents by identifying best practices in similar communities, strengthening relevant partnerships, and instituting sustainable systems.For more information, contact:

Jerome B. McKean	David Smith
jmckean@bsu.edu (765) 749-7350	dmsmith4444@gmail.com

3. Education & Health

Summary: Capitalize on the celebrated educational resources and collaborations that exist within the neighborhood to spread a collective conviction that learning and wellness are top priorities that can be built into the lives of each individual and family.For more information, contact:

Patricia Clark	Mary Dollison
pclark@bsu.edu (765) 749-2551	mdoll1012@comcast.net (765) 288-1892

4. Employment & Entrepreneurship

Summary: Foster the entrepreneurial spirit of residents, impart fundamental work-readiness skills, and support local businesses in order to participate in the rejuvenation of Muncie’s economy.

For more information, contact:

Cornelius Dollison	Steve Robert
cdollison@comcast.net (765) 881-5372	steverobert@sbcglobal.net

5. Neighborhood Pride & Event Planning

Summary: Develop and commemorate a clear sense of community, something that people connect to and want to participate in.

For more information, contact:

Jaynie McCullum	Ana McCallum
jaynieyoung@sbcglobal.net (765) 287-8785 (work) (765) 286-0893	anajbyrd@hotmail.com

6. Resource Development & Fundraising

Summary: Formalize the procedures that ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability while pursuing diverse funding opportunities for initiatives designed to meet community needs.

For more information, contact:

Eva Zygmunt	Dr. Charles Payne
emzygmuntfil@bsu.edu (765) 228-1556	cpayne@bsu.edu (765) 212-4712

7. Marketing & Public Relations

Summary: Illustrate the activities and progress underway for Whitely residents and Muncie at large in order to reinforce the Council’s mission and build momentum for the future.

For more information, contact:

Rebecca Parker	Morgan April
rparker@munpl.org (765) 993-0506	maprill15@gmail.com