The MVA is thrilled to announce a new hybrid format for our Monthly Meetings!
 
When the pandemic began in 2020, we quickly transitioned to virtual meetings to keep our neighbors connected while staying safe. Over time, we discovered that many members were able to attend more often due to the convenience of Zoom. In response, members voted to make the virtual format permanent, ensuring accessibility for all.
 
Now, thanks to recent updates at the MVA Info Center, we’re adding a new layer of flexibility. Starting with our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, May 7th, members will have the choice to:

• Join virtually via Zoom, or
• Attend in person at the MVA Info Center (1330 S Fourth Street, Columbus)

 
We'll have an MVA board member onsite to stream the Zoom meeting live and help connect in-person and virtual attendees for a seamless experience.
 
📅 Upcoming Hybrid Meetings:

• May 7th
• August 6th
• November 5th

 
💡 Depending on interest, we’ll explore expanding hybrid access to every monthly meeting.
 
In-person attendees: Please arrive between 6:50–7:00 PM to sign in and find a seat.
Virtual attendees: Register in advance here: Zoom Registration
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​👥 You do NOT need to be a member to attend MVA meetings!
Everyone is welcome to join the conversation and stay informed. That said, becoming a member comes with some great perks!
 
🎉 Membership Benefits Include:

• Up to 6 free reservations of the MVA Info Center for small personal events
• Voting rights on neighborhood matters (must live or own a business in Merion Village)
• The ability to serve on the MVA Board (must live or own a business in Merion Village)
• The ability to serve on MVA Committees
• Free registration for the annual Community Yard Sales in May and October (location must be in Merion Village)
  
  

👉 Learn more and sign up here: merionvillage.org/membership.html
❓Not sure if you're already a member? Check here: Member Directory
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The MVA will host a special meeting on Wednesday, October 18th beginning at 7 PM to facilitate a community conversation between neighbors and The Open Shelter located at 1037 Parsons Avenue.

Team Members from The Open Shelter will share information about the organization and will answer questions and discuss concerns with neighbors. Should participants wish, the MVA will also assist in the process of establishing a Good Neighbor Agreement between The Open Shelter and our community.

The meeting will be held virtually through Zoom. All are welcome to attend this meeting and participate in the discussions. Participants must pre-register through the following link to join this meeting:.

Beginning with our meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd at 7 PM, the MVA will host public meetings virtually until further notice. This setting will allow the MVA to conducts meetings in the safest manner possible while we continue to face the COIVD-19 crisis. All interested individuals are welcome and encouraged to MVA public meetings and our virtual versions will be no exception.

To participate in this meeting, all attendees must register HERE.

• The registration process will serve as the virtual version of the sign in sheet used normally.
• Your registration is necessary in the process of verifying current membership for any votes conducted during the meeting.
• Registration is open now and we encourage all those who plan to attend to register in advance as the process may take a few moments to complete.
• Following registration, you will receive a message to the email address you provide with a link to join the meeting or a number to call by phone if you prefer.

 
This will be an interactive meeting where all attendees will have the ability to ask questions and share information.

• Participants who join through the zoom app and have camera capabilities may choose whether to be visible on camera.
• We will ask all participants to remain muted during the meeting until we open the floor for questions, comments, etc.

 
We will be sharing the agenda for the meeting and any presentation materials through the Zoom interface so they will be easily visible during the meeting. These will also be available through our website.
 
We are excited to have the opportunity to meet with our neighbors again after a 2-month hiatus of our monthly meetings and we greatly appreciate your patience and input as we navigate these new processes. If you have any questions prior to the meeting date, please reach out to us at [email protected].
 
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you on June 3rd!

The MVA will continue to follow the recommendations set forth by our local and national leaders to limit and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This will include implementation of the following:

• Cancellation of monthly MVA meetings until it is safe to resume group gatherings.
• Indefinite postponement of the annual Spring Community Yard Sale (originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 2nd)
• Cancellation of monthly MVA sponsored happy hours, game nights or other social events.

Our board will publish a monthly Treasurer's Report on our website and will provide any updates on the association through our blog. As always, should you wish to contact the MVA board, please reach out to us through our contact form.

Thank you and stay safe!

Beginning in March, monthly MVA meetings will return to the starting time of 7 PM! If you’ve been coming to meetings for a while, you’ll recall that they previously began at 7 PM. In 2015, we moved to 7:15 PM in order to allow a joint meeting between the MVA and the newly formed Merion Village Block Watch.
 
Now that the Block Watch has grown into a separate group and meetings are held on a different date and time, the current board felt it may be time to move our meeting start time back to 7 PM. Members in attendance at the monthly meeting on February 5th were asked to vote on this proposed change. The supporting votes were unanimous!
 
So, next week, our monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 4th (and those in the future) will begin at 7 PM! If you haven’t been able to make it to a meeting recently, or you’re looking for an opportunity to check out the MVA for the first time, we hope you’ll join us next week at this new time!
 
Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month (except in December, when we hold a community potluck) at 7 PM in the MVA Info Center, located at 1330 S. Fourth Street. Meetings include an agenda with updates about upcoming events and initiatives, review and discussion of any current zoning variance requests in Merion Village and a guest speaker! At the end of each meeting, the floor is open to all in attendance who have questions or information to share. MVA monthly meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend!
 
We’re looking forward to our 3rd monthly meeting of 2020 and we hope to see you there!