City invites public to help shape the future of Sunshine Street at June 3 Open House

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Springfield Storm Recovery: How You Can Help Our Neighborhood Rebuild

 

The recent storm has left many of our neighbors facing significant challenges. As our community works together to recover, your local knowledge can make a tremendous difference in how quickly and effectively resources are deployed.

We Need Your Eyes on the Ground

Your familiarity with our neighborhood makes you an invaluable partner in our recovery efforts. City crews are working diligently, but you can help us prioritize the most urgent situations by identifying addresses where:

• Fallen trees still remain on homes or other structures
• Residences remain without power specifically due to tree damage
• Large trees (12" caliper or larger) that remain down or uprooted in yards

How Your Reports Help

By reporting these specific issues, you're helping city teams deploy resources where they're needed most. This targeted approach means faster assistance for those facing the most severe circumstances.

How to Report

Have you spotted storm damage that fits these categories? Direct your neighbors to submit information through the Storm Damage Report Form at www.springfieldmo.gov/storm.

These reports provide our teams with detailed information about:

• The type of damage present
• The urgency of needed assistance
• The specific locations requiring attention

Community-Powered Recovery

Together, we'll find solutions and coordinate volunteer efforts where they'll make the biggest impact. Our city's resilience shines brightest when we work as a team - with your help, Springfield will rebuild stronger than ever.

Share this post with your Springfield neighbors to spread the word about how we can all contribute to our community's recovery.

Seminole Holland - Meador Park Spring Cleanup Day - Saturday, April 12, 2025

 JOIN THE FUN - MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

🌟 SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY! 🌟

Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 8:00 AM - Noon

Location: Meador Park (S Fremont Ave & E Sunset St)

It’s time to refresh our community! Bring the postcard you received in the mail for event entry and help us clean up Seminole Holland and Meador Park neighborhoods. We’ll be accepting:

✅ Limbs & leaves

✅ Unwanted household items

✅ Building materials

✅ Styrofoam, appliances & scrap metal

✅ TVs & Monitors, clean dry flat cardboard & bicycles (recycled at no cost!)

❌ NOT Accepted: Hazardous waste, tires, shredded documents, or grass clippings.

Need help with large item pickup? Call 417-942-1446. 

Want to volunteer? Call 816-289-6485!

This cleanup event for Registered Neighborhood Associations is city funded and coordinated by Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Neighborhoods are required to provide event volunteers to participate in the program. More volunteers are needed to assure our eligibility for future cleanups. Your help is needed.

Are You in the Know with SGF NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS?

 If you're not already plugged into SGF Neighborhood News, you're missing out on the heartbeat of our Springfield neighborhoods! This free, hyper-local publication is packed with stories, updates, and events that matter to YOU.  

✨ Catch the latest edition now! Check it out online [here].  

Want it delivered straight to your mailbox or inbox—for FREE? Just flip to page 32 of the latest issue for simple sign-up instructions. Don't miss out—stay connected, stay informed, and stay engaged!  

Notice of Board Meeting, March 24, 2025, at 6 p.m.

 The Board of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole St.

The meeting is open to the public. Anyone wishing to observe or address the Board is welcome to attend.

For more information, email SeminoleHolland@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on the website.

Join the Neighborhood Clean-Up and Make a Difference!

Are you ready to reclaim your space and give your neighborhood a fresh start? If so, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at Meador Park Parking Lot (accessible from Fremont Street)—because it’s time for our Neighborhood Clean-Up!

This is your chance to declutter your home and yard, dispose of unwanted items, and work together to beautify our community. Whether it's tree limbs, bags of leaves, or that pile of "stuff" that's been collecting dust in your garage, now is the perfect time to clear it out—completely free of charge!

A Community Effort for a Cleaner Future

This event is made possible by the City of Springfield and organized through the Community Partnership of the Ozarks. This year, we’re teaming up with the Meador Park Neighborhood to make an even bigger impact.

But here’s the deal: We Need Your Help!

Why Volunteers Are Essential

A successful clean-up doesn’t happen without people willing to lend a hand. We need volunteers to:

✅ Direct traffic and keep things running smoothly
✅ Answer questions and help record attendance
✅ Assist with unloading (lots of lifting involved!)
✅ Connect with neighbors and strengthen our community

This is more than just a clean-up—it’s a chance to meet new neighbors, plan future events, and help secure future city-sponsored opportunities for our neighborhood.

What Happens If We Don’t Get Enough Volunteers?

Without enough helping hands, we risk losing the opportunity to host future clean-ups—and we could even become ineligible for other city-sponsored events and funding that improve our neighborhood.

How You Can Help

If you can commit a few hours, please let us know:

✅ What time you’re available
✅ What tasks you’re willing to help with

Every volunteer makes a difference! Drop us a message or reach out today to get involved. You can use the Contact Us form on the website or email SeminoleHolland@gmail.com. Together, we can make our neighborhood a cleaner, better place to live!

Notice of Board Meeting, February 24, 2025, at 6 p.m.

The Board of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole St.

The meeting is open to the public. Anyone wishing to observe or address the Board is welcome to attend.

For more information, email SeminoleHolland@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on the website.

Note: An earlier posting of this message stated the wrong date.  

Winter Potluck Reminder - Soup & Sides, Wednesday January 29, 2025, 6 pm

 

Soup & Sides Potluck, January 29, 2025, at 6 pm

 

 Warm Up with Our Soup & Sides Winter Potluck  

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 29  

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM  

📍 Location: 925 E Seminole Street  

Nothing says community like sharing a meal! We’ll provide the soups, and you bring the appetizers, sides and desserts. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet neighbors, enjoy delicious food, and start the year on a cozy note.

 Bylaws Change Vote

 Notice was provided on December 28, 2024, that proposed bylaws changes will be voted on at the January 29, 2025 meeting to be held at 6 pm at 925 E Seminole St, Springfield MO. All members are encouraged to attend. The meeting is open to the public.

Summary of Changes:

Article V. Membership Dues (page 3)

In keeping with our recently approved 501(c)(3) status, clarifies that dues are a donation.

Allow the Board to approve volunteer hours in lieu of financial payment for dues.

Article XI. Elections (page 6)

Allow elections of the Board to be held electronically or in person.

Article XXI. Dissolution (page 9)

Modifies language to specifically match IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) status.

The changes in their entirety are shown in the proposed bylaws document located here. Changes appear on pages 3, 6, and 9. Deletions are shown as strike-thru text; additions are shown in bold text.

Note: The by-laws may be amended or repealed by a simple majority of the votes cast by the members attending a general membership or special membership meeting. Proposals to amend the by-laws must be announced no less than thirty (30) days in advance.

Want to Become a Member or Renew for 2025?

Visit Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association: Join. We are now using Zeffy,a free credit/debit card processing service for non-profits. It is not necessary to leave a tip. All donations are tax deductible; please consult your tax advisor. 

Notice of Board Meeting, January 27, 2025 at 6 p.m.

 The Board of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole St.

The meeting is open to the public. Anyone wishing to observe or address the Board is welcome to attend.