Meerhoven Internationals Platform In 2019 a number of neighbourhoods in Meerhoven decided to combine their activities. Grasrijk, Waterrijk, Zand-, Bos- and Meerrijk became ‘Residents’ Association Meerhoven’. “By joining forces in a single organization, we can act more decisively and efficiently. All the more so because the number of volunteers is limited”, says chairman Ruben Trieling. During the first General Meeting of Members in
To
February 2020, Ruben Trieling (chairman), Geert van
various committees have been set up, including
ensure
that
Buul (secretary), Jos Hendriks (treasurer), Marianne
the
van Dorenmalen, Veronica van der Biezen and Pierre
committees.
America, were elected as board members.
contacts with the municipality, police and other
The board members come from all over Meerhoven
partners such as the Terminal M shopping center
and have been active as volunteers for a long time.
and Dynamo Youth Work.
liveability,
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Residents who want to make an active contribution within the board or a committee can register via
Become a member!
info@meerhoven.nl.
“The association is open to all residents of Meerhoven”,
according
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Ruben.
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“Representation of interests and the promotion of
members,
the
contacts between residents are the most important
neighbourhood. Since Meerhoven is the home of an
objectives of our association”, Ruben continues. “A
increasing number of Internationals we especially
good, pleasant and safe living environment is also
welcome them to become a member. As a member
high on the agenda. Important themes are traffic,
you also decide together with other members on the
municipal heating, the shopping center, security and
themes we should focus on.
internationalization”. Geert van Buul adds: “We also
With a yearly contribution of € 5,- per household,
try to support residents in organizing activities. For
members also support initiatives such as collective
example, by making materials available, arranging
and legal actions, the newsletter, Meerhoven.nl,
permits or making a financial contribution in the
Sustainable Meerhoven, the Neighbourhood Watch
form of a subsidy.”
Meerhoven, the Meerhoven Internationals Platform,
