More than 40 neighbors came together in August to celebrate the reorganization of University Heights Neighborhood Association at its first annual membership meeting.
Rather than conducting business, the potluck event was aimed at creating stronger connections within the neighborhood, outlining the benefits of joining and celebrating the milestone with loads of food.
The afternoon event — held at the Springfield Art Museum — drew many longtime residents along with some who were still in the process of getting settled in new homes. About a dozen new memberships were recorded, which is impressive as it brought membership up to about 60 people.
Highlights included welcoming the board’s new secretary, Annette Hollon, and guests Springfield Fire Department Division Chief Kevin Trogdon and Zone 3 City Councilman Mike Schilling, who represents University Heights between Kimbrough and Campbell avenues.
Moving forward, UHNA members are enthusiastic about participating in November’s Bass Pro Shops Neighborhood Challenge, a spring cleanup event to be held in conjunction with our neighbors in Phelps Grove and exploring new ways to celebrate the neighborhood’s unique historic character.