From the Desk of the President
December 2009
Dear Member,
As we are about to enter a new year
we have thoughts and reflections of the year past. Although our organization has existed just
under four years, we have achieved much more then we ever anticipated.
With our membership just under 200
and growing, we have earned the reputation for being the “Voice of South
Merrick.”
Earlier this year we had, on
occasion, joined forces with the North Merrick Community Association (NMCA) and
thus provided our community with interesting joint meetings where residents had
the opportunity to discuss issues that mutually affected all of
Our coalition with other civic groups
strengthened our opposition to the cell antennas that have recently been installed
in front of homes and near schools. We
have joined with other civics to oppose the proposed rate hike by Aqua New York, and
with them are exploring the suggestion of a government run water district.
This past June hundreds of parents
and children celebrated the new playground apparatus that was installed at
Julian Lane Park. This and other
upgrades at this park were made possible due to the diplomatic relationship
between our “Parks Committee” and the Town of Hempstead.
Our prestigious “Community Service
Award” has been issued to those who have unselfishly volunteered in making our
community a better place to live. Firefighters, EMT’s and other first responders
have been the recipients of this much deserved award.
Our “Community Improvement
Committee” has succeeded in having the Town repair hundreds of reported
potholes and damaged street signs too.
A program was started and appropriately
called “SMCCA Cares.” Throughout the
entire year our members donate food and clothing that is then given by us to
the needy.
For the past several years our
organization has purchased and planted colorful flowering annuals in the summer
and festive mums in the fall displayed in front of the Merrick Road Post
Office. Tulip and daffodil bulbs were
also planted at Julian Lane Park and the entrance to Merrick Road Park and Golf
Course with the assistance of the Girl Scout Daisy Troop. This beautification project will undoubtedly
enhance these areas of Merrick.
The entire community is welcome to
attend our monthly meetings that include interesting guest speakers, prize
drawings, and refreshments.
In 2010, we will continue all of the
mentioned programs and strive to make our community one of the best on Long
Island. This can only be achieved with
your continued support. PLEASE renew
your membership promptly.
On behalf of our entire membership,
I wish you and your family a Very Happy and Healthy New Year.
Sincerely
Joe Baker
President
Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve
Photos by Susan B. Yeoman