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:
| Carolyn Reeves | Richard Ivy |
| creeves@motivateourminds.org (260) 267-3750 |
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 | Robert Scaife |
| jmckean@bsu.edu (765) 749-7350 |
rob_scaife18@yahoo.com (765) 730-0989 |
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 | Ray Montagno |
| cdollison@comcast.net (765) 881-5372 |
rmontagno@bsu.edu (765) 749-3741 |
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 | Melanie Greiner |
| jaynieyoung@sbcglobal.net (765) 287-8785 (work) (765) 286-0893 |
greinerjames9@gmail.com (765) 748-3659 |
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 | Audrey Kirby |
| rparker@munpl.org (765) 993-0506 |
ajanekirby@gmail.com |
