Newsletter

2013 Membership Key Chains & Cards

If you are unable to pick up your key chains on June 15th, we will deliver them to your house by the end of June.

For those who have not paid their membership dues for 2013, it is NEVER too late. Please continue to support the association in making this THE BEST neighborhood in Quincy.

Thanks for your support and investment in the Neighborhood Association!

Merrymount Neighbors will once again be opening the shack at the beach Monday – Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. during the summer months.

We will kick off the season on Thursday, June 27th.

We hope to see you there!

Great Meals for Great Deals!

Merrymount Association's July 4th Parade

Calling All Volunteers!

Calling all volunteers for July 3rd! We have plenty of ways you can help! An hour shift would be much appreciated!

If you are able to volunteer at the July 3rd Festivities, please contact Mark Sauter at msaut9784@gmail.com or Leah Sauter at leahmarani@gmail.com or at (781) 789 5263.

Thank you in advance for your continued support and involvement to make July 3rd such a memorable night for all.

Merrymount Apparel

click on logo above for more information

Saturday, August 3rd
4:00 p.m. at Merrymount Beach

We will start selling ducks at Merrymount Association events and at the shack.

SAVE THE DATE
Merrymount Camp Out

Campout at the Beach
Saturday, August 3rd!!

Merrymount's Good Neighbor Award
2013 - Q1

Jim Sullivan - Merrymount Good Neighbor Award Winner
Quarter One 2013

Jim Sullivan and his wife Marion are long time Merrymount residents, raising their two children, Neal and Lisa here. Lisa never left Merrymount and is raising her two sons, Brendan and Padraig in the same great neighborhood she grew up in. Jim is a true example of what is considered a “good neighbor,” though many will argue that he’s not just a good neighbor, but an outstanding friend and family man as well.

Jim was nominated for this award because he opens his doors and pool to all the neighborhood kids to take a swim on a hot summer day, always keeping a watchful eye on all that come by for a dip. Those that are lucky enough to know Jim, know that his kindness extends beyond a summer swim in his pool.

Back in the days when our beach would be crowded every evening and weekends with neighborhood families enjoying the water, Jim appointed himself the beach lifeguard. After a long day at work Jim would join his family at the beach and head right to the waters edge and begin counting heads. Many times he would have to swim out and bring back a child or two who’s float was taking them out to the bay.

Jim loves our annual Fourth of July events and used to always walk in our neighborhood parade, but with the typical Jim trait of watching for others, he was more concerned that no child would get to near the edge of a truck or flatbed.

Jim’s kindness has carried over to our neighborhood church as a member of the Holy Name Society. He not only enjoyed teaching CCD in the early years, but would do a prayer service every Thursday morning, so Father English could have one day off.

It’s not surprising that his giving nature has extended beyond our neighborhood as a coach in Koch Club and proudly walked each year with his team in the Flag Day parade.

When asked why he and Marion haven’t made the move to Florida like so many New Englanders do in retirement, Jim is quick to answer, “but everyone is here, why go to Florida?”

Thank you for being such a great asset to our community!

Merrymount's Good Neighbor Award
Nomination Form

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In 2013 we will be continuing the
“Merrymount Good Neighbor Award”.
Each quarter a new recipient will be named. If you would like to nominate a neighbor, please fill out the information below and hit submit. A certificate, newsletter & website recognition, along with a gift card prize will be awarded to each quarterly recipient.

JAN. - MARCH (closed)
APRIL - JUNE (now accepting nominations)
JULY - SEPT. (closed)
OCT. - DEC. (closed)

Your Name *

First

Last

Your Email *

Nominee's Name *

First

Last

Nominee's Street Address *

Explanation of Nomination *

Submit

THANK YOU TO PAST BOARD MEMBERS…

The Board was sad to report that Paul Hussey and Mark Bentley are stepping down from the Board. Mark Bentley was Vice-President of the Merrymount Association Board for four years. He developed, updates and maintains our Association’s website and email distribution list. I have yet to see another association’s website that can quite compare to Merrymount’s! Paul Hussey grew up in Merrymount and has tremendous ties and relationships in our community. He has helped out at many events, but is best known for coordinating and running the Olympic Games on the morning of July 4th. Both Paul and Tony Scola say the games will continue! With sincere appreciation, we thank both Mark and Paul for their dedication, time, effort and spirit! Your contribution to our neighborhood will always be appreciated and valued!

(click on logo to go to our FB page)

Merrymount Association
Membership Drive 2013

Be a part of where you live! Join the Merrymount Association and support the greatest neighborhood in Quincy. Dues are not only used to organize and support the many family events that are held throughout the year, but also to maintain the private beach areas.

Applications for a membership to The Merrymount Association may be obtained by either mailing back the form that you will be receiving at your mailing address, by clicking on the "Membership" tab, downloading the membership form & following the instructions listed on the form itself or making online payments through our online payment system. Thank you.

THANK YOU TO OUR GROWING MEMBERS

Please click on the Operation Merrymount logo above to view all the photos, letters & emails from our Troops serving abroad that received some of the care packages we sent out last year.

Communication Is Key

Last year’s goal of improving communication has been met, yet there is always room for improvement. We hope our newsletters have been well received as well as our updated website. Emails containing upcoming events have increased and this year we mailed the annual bills for our membership drive in hopes of insuring that all Merrymount residents are included. If you wish to volunteer for any upcoming events, to be a street captain or to suggest a new event or fundraiser, feel free to contact any of the board members listed in this newsletter or email merrymountquincy@verizon.net .

www.MerrymountQuincy.com

Don’t forget to check it out and add your name to the mailing list for e-mails regarding upcoming events. Our event’s picture gallery is a great place to see some of the fun we have had this year. Anyone who would like to share photos, can e-mail them to merrymountquincy@verizon.net. We encourage your positive and negative criticism, which helps us to better represent the community.

Thank you to our website sponsors :

                                                       Flavin & Flavin Real Estate

Grindlay Income Tax Service

KMR Hair Salon

                                                    SRC Plumbing and Heating Inc.

The Fireplace Store @ Mazzini Plumbing

D.P. Handyman Services

Aspinwall Baystate

                                                                 Curry Hardware

Silly Sally's

We hope you will frequent these establishments, and let them know you were referred by the Merrymount Association Website! Any business interested in advertising on our website can contact our Web Master, Mark Bentley by e-mailing merrymountquincy@verizon.net .

**If you missed our annual meeting and would like a full update or would like to volunteer to help with a specific event, please feel free to contact any of our board members. **

Please donate today. No amount is too small. Thank you.

2013 Membership Key Chains & Cards

Merrymount Neighbors will once again be opening the shack at the beach Monday – Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. during the summer months. We will kick off the season on Thursday, June 27th. We hope to see you there! Great Meals for Great Deals!