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You are Invited to the Unveiling of the VECA Strategic Plan!

Sunday, June 24, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
McLean Baptist Church
815 N. McLean (at Jackson)

The neighborhood meetings have been held, recommendations and reports have been written, the VECA board is inspired and motivated – at long last, it’s time for VECA neighbors to hear the new strategic plan.

After a year-long planning initiative, here are the overall themes:

• Connecting neighbors to neighbors
• Welcoming new people to the neighborhood
• Developing activities for our youth
• Developing and marketing a consistent VECA identity
• Partnering with other organizations

VECA wants to connect with neighbors in hopes of making our neighborhood a better place to call home. And we believe that connections are made when people support block clubs and have the opportunity for their voices and ideas to be heard.

We also believe it’s important to engage young people, for they are the future of what will become of our historic district. They can help with clean-ups, newsletter distribution and more. They can also encourage others to take pride in their neighborhood by becoming vibrant leaders. It’s time to encourage our youth and area schools by offering field trips to the V&E Greenline and providing opportunities for students to fulfill their service credit requirements.

VECA wants to work with neighbors, the city and the county to improve and maintain properties in the neighborhood and help our businesses thrive.

This is just the beginning. We hope you will join us for a time of fun and conversation about the future of our neighborhood.

Ice cream will be provided and activities for kids will be available. Don’t miss this great opportunity to talk with your neighbors and hear about the next steps of this exciting venture!

Receiving VECA emails is the best way to stay up-to-date on current events in the neighborhood. You can sign-up via the “Mailing List” box in the right column.

The VECA Weekly ENews is also where neighbors can advertise yard sales, list items for sale or giveaway, or plug upcoming events. Please email your information to news@veca.org. The ENews guidelines are available in the left column.

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Framed House History
VECA Historic Committee Fundraiser

Celebrate your historic home with a unique gift idea!

Featured will be the historic description of the home along with a photograph of the home.

Please allow 30 days to process the order. Free delivery if you live in VECA.

Three sizes are available: $15, $20 and $25.

Access the order form HERE. Please return the order form to the VECA Welcome Center, c/o VECA Historic Committee, 1680 Jackson Ave, Memphis, TN 38107.

Or Fax to 901.276.1784

If you have any questions, please call the VECA Welcome Center at 901.276.1782

The VECA Facebook page is a great place to share neighborhood updates and pictures.  You can access the page here or find it in our list of links on the bottom right hand of the VECA website.

Please feel free to share your events (events, yardsales, etc.) on the Facebook page.