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Giving Back to Our Community If you are thinking about giving back “to the community” try your hand
at being the Neighborhood Watch Coordinator for The Club at Westpark
by Del Webb. You will lead up to 40 block captains on 36 streets in this
When I took on the role of Neighborhood Watch 704-home community of 1300 residents. A half-page NW Column is
Coordinator, I wasn’t my predecessor’s first published in the Courier each month. You’ll write a short Neighborhood
choice. My husband was. But Bill, said “Mia Watch update for the Shared Interest Group section of The Courier.
wants to do it!” And that’s how it happened. What
experience did I have for this volunteer role? Being What I’m saying is…you don’t have to be someone whose led an HOA
a block captain for 20 homes in the Bay Area, and group in the past. All you need are basic computer skills with the ability
a passion for keeping my property and neighbors to create group lists, be passionate about getting things done, and
safe by involving myself fully in the Neighborhood meeting and interfacing with city officials and residents alike.
Watch Program. I wanted “give back to my
community in preparation for retirement.” To learn more about NW, go to the Club website at http:/
theclubatwestpark.com then under GROUPS go to NEIGHBORHOOD
After four years as your volunteer Neighborhood Watch Director, I am WATCH. Things have gotten easier for NW since September 2021 when
stepping down in late October 2022. I have volunteered for non-profit we were reinstated as an official Shared Interest Group. We use the
organizations, city commissions and neighborhood watch groups for 11 Association facilities and -- NOW -- relaxed restrictions are in place.
years. I’ve given back and now I want to let someone else take over and
finally retire and take some time. If you are interested in taking over the reins in October, I am here to lead
you along the way. Taking over this wonderful position is very
I took on this role because I am passionate about safety. It takes one who rewarding. My info is in the directory. Please contact me. Thank you.
likes to write, computer savvy, willing to plan and interact with staff and
board members of the Association. Besides notifying our neighbors about Mia Winter, NW Director
safety issues, the responsibilities include setting up two bi-annual The Neighborhood Watch Team
meetings a year, and a few other things. But don’t worry, it’s all planned Keeping our community safe
out. I’ve built a solid program during those four years at the helm.

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