P.O. Box 1485
Tupelo, MS 38802-1485
(662) 841-6411

What is NAYC?

NAYC stands for Neighborhood Associations Youth Council after the city's original Neighborhood Associations Council (NAC). It is the brain child of a partnership with the NAC and our local  Neighborhood Development Corporation (NDC) with NeighborWorks. The 2007 class of residents attending the NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute in Baltimore MD wanted to create  a new energy and enthusiasm in Tupelo by involving youth in our neighborhood associations, community at-large, and assist in developing their leadership potential. Members of the class include Zell Long, executive director of NDC; Nathan Duncan, president of NDC; Sam Holland, president of Resident Leadership Committee (Team Tupelo); Teena King, Haven Acres; Leslie Mart, Joyner; Kathy Duncan, Historic Downtown "Mill Village"; Madie Morton, Wilemon Acres; and Darren Fenton, Neighborhood Planner.

This 2008 class includes; Darren Fenton, Neighborhood Planner; Stacey Gregory, Mill Village of Historic Downtown; Zell Long, Executive Director of Neighborhood Development Corporation; Sam Holland, Chairman of the Resident Leadership Committee (Team Tupelo); Chris Holland, Neighborhood Associations Youth Council; and Jade McIntosh, president of the NAYC all attended the Community Leadership Institute in New Orleans.

Youth are an integral part of every community. If they are not involved, they don't feel that their issues are important, which usually results in increased  youth criminal activity in neighborhoods. There is a lack of future leaders within the community. Formation and participation in the NAYC will give youth:

• a V-oice in decision-making

• an O-wnership in the community

• a T-ool to become future leader

• and E-ducate them about issues in their community

Goal: Give Youth a VOTE!

 

When does the NAYC Meet?

First Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m. The group usually meets at the CREATE building, however they may meet occasionally at City Hall.

What Does the NAYC Do?

The NAYC work in the community is similar to the functions of the Neighborhood Associations Council (NAC). They work on projects primarily to improve the Quality of Life for the City of Tupelo. They are civic-minded in observing the function of our city government, and departments. They are active in participating in projects such as beautification, volunteering, and developing their own projects they feel are important towards bring the voice of the youth to the community.

• Youth from the various neighborhoods are active in the meetings

• Youth are participants in NAYC projects and on-going neighborhood projects

• Youth become civic-minded and have a voice and VOTE in community issues

• NAYC recommendations/projects are heard and implemented

• The awarding of college scholarships for participation

• Awarding other age-appropriate incentives for participation

NAYC Officers

•   President - Jade McIntosh

•  Vice Pres. - Raven Bradley

•  Secretary - Lizzie Brevard

•  Ass. Secretary - Benjamin Davis

•  Treasurer - Lauren Pugh

•  Ass. Treasurer - Brennan Fondon

•  Historian – Dillion Dewalt

The Neighborhood Associations Youth Council is a volunteer youth group who work together to promote the improvement of our neighborhoods for the betterment of Tupelo.

What's New?

As the new school year has started some of our members have moved on. At this time we would like to congratulate Jade McIntosh. She served as our inaugural president and did a wonderful job of representing the NAYC, and the City. She will be attending Ole Miss this fall and we wish her the best of luck. Congratulations!

The next NAYC Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 7th, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the CREATE building, Carpenter Room

• Jon Bramble-TPD, 'Presentation on Gang Signs'

• Brenda Long-P&R, 'Celebration of Cultures'

• Sherrie Cochran-Environmentalist, Oren Dunn City Museum Project

• August 18th N.O.W. Meeting Update

• Election of Officers

• NAYC Scholarship Application

ATTENTION ALL 2009 GRADUATING SENIORS! APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2008-2009 NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO ANY GRADUATING SENIORS LIVING IN THE CITY OF TUPELO. JUST GO TO SCHOLARSHIPS TO GET A COPY.

ATTENTION! SPECIAL UPDATE!

“What Does Green Mean For Tupelo?”


The Comprehensive Plan now being drafted is going to focus on ways we can grow that will reduce the community’s energy needs. The plan is going to provide us with more choices for places to live, shop, and work where we won’t have to drive as far. This is a meaningful way we as a community can have a positive effect on the environment. The plan also includes an emphasis on what is called ‘green infrastructure’: the parks, trails, and sidewalks that make a city environment pleasant and livable.

Adapting our local economy to use less energy is going to create business opportunities as well. Toyota’s decision to bring Prius production to their Blue Springs plant will give us an opening into the growth sector of energy-efficient technology. These exciting prospects will be discussed at the August 25 Plan Forum, to be held at the Lee County Library From 6 To 8 p.m.

Grants! - Neighborhood Grants Available - Read the Requirements

Scholarships! - Applications Available - Apply Now

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