Connecting Muncie Neighborhood partners and resources
Did you know there are several new kayak and canoe launches located throughout Muncie?
There are! And several more in the works.
These launches are open to the public, so beat the heat this summer by grabbing a friend and bringing your favorite canoes and kayaks to one of these convenient spots.
Learn more about this and other cool projects aimed at championing our local waterways at the Ball Brothers Foundation Project Blueways page.
The scholars: Isabel Heimlich, Joseph Scholl III, Kiwani Pine, Rachael Robertson, Eliana Heimlich, and Sam Atlas McCollum. Not pictured: Jasmine Taylor
The 2025-2026 CenterPoint Scholars Program kicked off with a weekend retreat April. The retreat set the framework for the year-long program and built connections between participants.
Regular meetings were held monthly at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Blvd.)
IDEA Conference – March 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Understanding Local Government Structure & Finance
Code Enforcement Panel
Increasing Relationships and Resources and Decreasing Barriers
Muncie Retreat- April 11-12, 2025
Developing Your Personal Why
Project Management: Goal Setting
Project Management: Budgeting
Trust Building
Effective Leadership
Community Connections Panel
An Introduction to Advocacy
Tuesday, April 15, 5 – 7 p.m.
The Importance of Neighborhoods
Tuesday, May 20, 5 – 7 p.m.
Effective Communication – Listening with your Eyes
Tuesday, June 17, (5 – 7 p.m.
How to Fund Your Association’s Work (panel)
Tuesday, July 15, 7 – 9 p.m.
Neighborhood Pool Party @ Tuhey
Tuesday, August 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
Conflict Management
Tuesday, September 16, 5 – 7 p.m.
Resident Listening
Tuesday, October 14, 5 – 7 p.m.
Pitch 2026 Projects
Tuesday, November 18, 5 – 7 p.m.
Celebrating Lessons Learned
Tuesday, December 16, 5 – 7 p.m.
Project Work Day
Tuesday, January 20, 5 – 7 p.m.
Recruitment
Tuesday, February 17, 5 – 7 p.m.
Presentation to Neighborhood Leadership Council and Elected Officials
The program will culminate with a presentation by the Scholars at the 2026 IDEA Conference, Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Ball State University Student Center.
In 2024-2025 the CenterPoint Scholars Program trained ten neighborhood leaders, equipping them with essential skills for advocacy, resident engagement, and project management. Learn more or sign-up for the 2025-2026 CenterPoint Scholars Program.
The CenterPoint Scholars Program kicked-off with a weekend retreat April 19-21 at Hueston Woods, OH. The retreat set the framework for the year-long program and built connections between participants.
Meetings are held monthly at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Blvd.)
IDEA Conference – March 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Building Relationships with Elected Officials
How to Run a Meeting
Effective Communication for Neighborhood Leaders (part 1)
Tuesday, April 16, 5 – 7 p.m.
Effective Communication for Neighborhood Leaders (part 2)
Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21 Retreat at Hueston Woods | Schedule
Developing Your Personal Why
The Importance of Neighborhoods
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD)
Active Listening
Effective Leadership
Community Connections
An Introduction to Advocacy
Tuesday, May 21, 5 – 7 p.m.
Project Management and Goal Setting
Tuesday, June 18, 5 – 7 p.m.
Project Management and Data Analysis / Financial Literacy
Tuesday, July 16 7 – 9 p.m. POOL PARTY @ Tuhey
Neighborhoods Pool Party @ Tuhey
Tuesday, August 20, 5 – 7 p.m.
Trust Building
Tuesday, September 17, 5 – 7 p.m.
Crowdbased Fundraising
Tuesday, October 15, 5 – 7 p.m.
Pitch 2025 Projects
Tuesday, November 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Tuesday, December 17, 5 – 7 p.m.
Project Work Day
Tuesday, January 21, 5 – 7 p.m.
Delegation
Tuesday, February 18, 5 – 7 p.m.
Presentation to Neighborhood Leadership Council and Elected Officials
The program will culminate with a lunch keynote presentation by the Scholars at the 2025 IDEA Conference, Saturday, March 8, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Ball State University Student Center.
The Neighborhood Leadership Council is an initiative of the Muncie Action Plan that brings together neighborhood association leaders from across the city of Muncie to share best practices, take advantage of educational opportunities, and connect with local resources and area non-profits. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month on the third floor of the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center (400 W. Minnetrista Pkwy) at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Updated list of neighborhood leaders for 2025
We’ve enjoyed many neighborhood successes this year, from cleanups to community events, park additions to tree plantings. Thank you all for the difference you have made in your neighborhoods.
We will see you again in the new year at our January 20th NLC meeting. Until then, we wish you the very best this Holiday Season!
Thanks to funding provided by CenterPoint Energy Foundation, we have developed a training schedule for our Neighborhood Leadership Council / CenterPoint Scholar meetings that we hope will help build everyone’s leadership capacity. Here’s what you can look forward to over the next 12 months!
| Tuesday, April 15 6-7 PM The Importance of Neighborhoods | Tuesday, October 14 6-7 PM CenterPoint Scholar Project Pitch |
| Tuesday, May 20 6-7 PM Effective Communication – Listening with your Eyes | Tuesday, November 18 6-7 PM Celebrating Lessons Learned |
| Tuesday, June 17 6-7 PM How to Fund your Association’s Work | Tuesday, January 20 6-7 PM Recruitment |
| Tuesday, July 15 7-9 PM Neighborhoods Pool Party @ Tuhey | Tuesday, February 17 6-7 PM Stakeholder Meet and Greet & CenterPoint Scholar Presentations |
| Tuesday, August 19 6-7 PM Conflict Management | IDEA Conference – March 7 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Tuesday, September 16 6-7 PM Resident Listening |
Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.
In 2025, the McKinley Neighborhood Association will meet on July 23, September 24, and November 19, 6:00 pm at 7Rock Brew 613 N Madison. St. All are welcome.
Neighborhood Action Plan: https://minnetristamckinleyplan.wordpress.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/mckinleyneighborhoodmuncie
Email: munciemckinleyneighborhood@gmail.com
McKinley map (pdf)
Spring 2025 Newsletter (pdf)
Summer 2025 Newsletter (pdf)