Where the Past Meets
the Present

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Membership Meeting Minutes

Here are links to articles and materials from throughout the 45 year history of the Delaware Trails Civic Association. In the future, we hope to gather additional materials from our past for inclusion in this collection.

All links open a new browser window. In the interest of historical preservation, pages from our previous Web site remain in their original format.

Documents

2002 Residents Survey This page shows the preliminary results of the survey, conducted by the DTCA Board of Directors in early 2002, in which residents were asked to indicate if they felt specific existing and proposed DTCA programs have value. (Click CANCEL when asked to download and install software to view the page properly. You do not need the software - this is just another attempt by Microsoft to gain further control of our lives.) Indiana 86th District This is a PDF file of the map of the new state House of Representatives legislative district, which includes Delaware Trails, approved by the Indiana General Assembly on April 21, 2001. PowerPoint® Presentation From March 29, 2001 General Membership Meeting This is a browser-ready version of this presentation, but it probably does not work with Netscape, only Internet Explorer. It outlines the history of the church property and the negotiations with Davis Homes to that point. Subdivision Plan of Delaware Trails This large map of our neighborhood clearly shows all of the lots in Delaware Trails. It also indicates the Block Captains from 2000. Subdivision Plan of Grandview Gardens This is a map of Davis Homes' original development plans for the sub-division on the church property south of Delaware Trails. Delaware Trails Meets Grandview Gardens This map illustrates where Grandview Gardens borders Delaware Trails. DTCA Web site circa 2000-2001 This link contains the last edition of the previous incarnation of this Web site, which was the second version. The original DTCA site, hosted by Ann Bevilacqua on an IUPUI server, is no longer available.

Articles

Landscape Committee Seeks Volunteers The DTCA Landscape Committee is looking for a few good gardeners. (03/14/05) March 1, 2005 Letter From the DTCA Board The Delaware Trails' comments on a renewed commitment to improving our neighborhood. (03/14/05) March 14, 2003 Letter From David O. for the 86th David Orentlicher, Delaware Trails' Indiana State Representative, sent this email message to keep his constituents up-to-date on the affairs of our state legislature. (03/17/03) February 13, 2003 Letter From David O. for the 86th David Orentlicher, Delaware Trails' Indiana State Representative, sent this email message to keep his constituents up-to-date on the affairs of our state legislature. (02/15/03) Citizens Gas is Customer Friendly Many gas bill payment programs exist to ease the burden of the very cold winter weather and the slumping economy. (02/15/03) Home Fire Safety Is your home safe? Take a few minutes to review this checklist for home fire safety to ensure your family is well-protected in case of a fire in your home. (02/15/03) Dumpster Days This review of the city's trash pick-up policies will help us maximize the convenience of our twice-yearly Dumpster Days. (02/15/03) DTCA Board Plans to Re-Dig a Well, Before We’re Thirsty! Crimewatch "reenergize" program goes into effect under new DTCA safety director (01/11/03) DTCA to Sponsor Raffle for Fireman Fundraiser for Jim Smeehuyzen Fund will be used to promote fire safety education and safety awareness (01/11/03) Letter From the President - Jan. 2003 David Kirch comments on the state of Delaware Trails (01/11/03) Mail Security New federal regulations bring stricter requirements and enforcement (12/11/02) New Board Members Elected Four new Delaware Trails residents assume director positions (12/11/02) Letter From the President - Autumn 2002 David Kirch comments on the state of Delaware Trails (12/11/02) Fox Hill Elementary will expand enrollment No DTCA families reassigned, but some indirectly affected in future (02/24/02) Winter Wildlife Reminder Last Year It Was a Coyote, This Year It's a Fox (01/18/02) "DTCA Goes to the Movies" Inaugural Winter Social Event is Scheduled (01/17/02) Welcome to Our New Treasurer David Johnston Replaces David Lumley (01/17/02) DTCA Gets a New Look Newly Board Revises Corporate Image of Association (01/17/02) Delaware Trails Elects New Board Members Low-Key General Membership Meeting Ushers in New Era of DTCA Leadership (09/26/01) Delaware Trails Mourns with America and the World DTCA Members Meeting and Elections to be Rescheduled Soon (09/12/01) DTCA General Membership Meeting is Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. Election To Determine New Leadership (08/29/01) Gun Shots Heard in Field Sheriff Notified (08/23/01) JCC Fall Programs Open to the Community Diverse Schedule Features Activities for All Ages (08/11/01) DELAWARE TRAILS HIT BY VANDALISM AGAIN Late Night Car Torching Escalates Problem To New Level (08/07/01) DELAWARE TRAILS ACHIEVES ULTIMATE GOAL AS DAVIS HOMES WINS RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL Huge DTCA Turnout and Petition Help Sway Hearing Examiner Despite Opposition From Staff (06/16/01) Sewer User Fee to Increase in July Water Quality Improvement is Goal (06/15/01) Land Sale Public Hearing Rescheduled Again New Date Is Thursday, June 28; 1:00 p.m. at City-County Bldg. (06/10/01) Delaware Trails Helps Marion County Win National Award Neighbors Take a Bite Out of Crime (04/13/01) DTCA Members United On Major Development Issue Davis Homes Seeks a Miracle on 64th Street (04/03/01) SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS: ALL 156 OF THEM Davis Homes Reveals Plans for Church Property at Neighborhood Meeting (02/28/01) Don't Be Alarmed, Just Be Alert Wildlife Seen At Church Property Fence (02/05/01) Operation Nightlight is Under Way Front yard lamp posts and energy-saving bulbs combine for brighter, safer neighborhood. (11/29/00)

Social Events

Slide Show: Independence Day 2003 in Delaware Trails The Fifth Annual DTCA 4th of July Picnic featured new forms of entertainment fun and the usual good eats from Jugg's. This slide show by Ken Zweigel, presented in the most user-friendly format yet, is the fourth photographic exhibit of this yearly happening. You can watch some of the children in neighborhood grow up if you view the series of picnic photo exhibits in chronological order beginning with the 2nd annual picnic in 2000 (link below). "Fourth of July Faces" This photographic exhibition by Ken Zweigel chronicles the 4th Annual DTCA July 4th Picnic in 2002. The exhibit features 164 photographs displayed chronologically. Click on any thumbnail image in the exhibit to open a larger version of that photograph displayed in a quick-loading pop-up window. DTCA Went to the Movies! This page features photographs of the inaugural winter social event. The 3rd Annual DTCA July 4th Picnic Keeps the Tradition Alive and Well! This page features an article about the 2001 July 4th picnic along with more than 20 photographs of the event. The 2nd Annual DTCA Piefest This page has a few photographs from the 2001 Fall Piefest. The 2nd Annual DTCA July 4th Picnic was a Splash! Article and photos from our 2000 summer social.

Board Meeting Minutes

February 5, 2003 January 8, 2003 December 4, 2002 February 4, 2002 February 19, 2001 January 8, 2001 December 11, 2000

Membership Meeting Minutes

September 25, 2001 September 12, 2000