To improve the neighborhood through citizen involvement and participation utilizing all appropriate means including: 1 Foreseeing and calling attention to emerging trends and problems before they reach crisis proportions. 2 Serving as the neighborhoods voice for those policies and programs that improve the health, safety and well being of the neighborhood, for both its residents and the community as a whole. 3 Providing means for widespread study and discussion of all pertinent issues and questions. 4 Educating citizens, members and non-members, in the processes, problems and potentials relating to the neighborhoods development and the importance of preserving the neighborhoods rich history going back over 150 years. 5 Fostering neighborhood interest and participation in community issues. 6 Generating and sustaining a spirit of neighborhood and community among area residents. 7 Recognizing the special relationship between the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center and MNA and encouraging particip