Palisades Neighborhood Association

The Memorable Mungo & Magnificent Mia – The Wheaten Dream Team

Published February 7, 2025

Mungo (aka Mungie Baby or the formidable Mungus)

At 9 ½ years old, Mungo is the dignified elder statesman of the household. A Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier by breed but a truck-riding, couch-hopping, dad-following legend by nature. Toys? Beneath him. Digging? Only on an industrial scale. When he’s not overseeing the homestead from one comfy spot to another, he’s perfecting the art of the Wheaten Greet’n, greeting guests with an enthusiasm that could knock them off their feet.

A loyal shadow to Dad, Mungo takes his role as the household’s Best Boy very seriously—except for that one time he caught a rat, had a moment of existential crisis when it squealed, and decided hunting was a life choice he would respectfully decline. Despite his age, he’s still got a little mischief in him, but mostly, he’s a wise and noble soul who rules the house with quiet confidence…until he decides selective hearing is the move, in which case Mungus emerges.

Princess Mia – The Royal Rascal

At 2 ½ years old, Princess Mia has fully embraced her royal title and all the privileges that come with it—mainly, getting her way. What’s hers is hers, and what’s Mungo’s? Also hers. Whether it’s food (which she steals with finesse) or a good wrestling match (where she uses Mungo as a chew toy), she is relentless in her pursuit of fun. He may grumble, bare his teeth, and give her a growl of disapproval, but let’s be real—she always wins.

Mia is the embodiment of curiosity, adventure, and playful mischief. She loves truck rides, outdoor escapades, and “hunting”—though whether that means actual hunting or just getting into trouble is up for debate. She’s the wild heart of the duo, full of energy and clever schemes, and she brings out the best (and most patient) side of her big brother.

Together, Mungo and Mia are the perfect blend of wise and wild, composed and chaotic, dignified and downright devious. One thing’s for sure—life with them is never boring!

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Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) Project Coordinator

Primary Role:

  • Handles NEP grant applications, grant approvals, reviews receipts for reimbursement and is the single point of contact between the entire Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) and the City.
  • To be successfull in this role you should be organized, communicative.
  • Time commitment: From 8-12 hrs. throughout the year

Process:

  • Accepting NEP proposals: Anyone living in the Palisades Neighborhood Association can submit proposal(s) to the NEP Coordinator along with estimated costs throughout the year. They should follow the application guidelines and answer the questions related to their proposal.
  • PNA Board will Vote on Which Items To Include in our NEP Proposal: During the month of March PNA board meeting the NEP Coordinator asks the board to vote on the proposed item(s). NEP Coordinator encourages person(s) proposing the item(s) to attend the meeting to answer questions that might come up. The PNA board then votes on which items should be included in the NEP grant proposal.
  • Developing and Submitting the NEP Grant Proposalt: During the NEP grant proposal period (usually the month of May) the NEP Project Coordinator:
    • Fills out the NEP grant proposal application based on items approved by the PNA Board;
    • Gets sign offs from the PNA Chair
    • Submits the proposal form to the city in early May for the initial review process
    • Provides additional information requested by the city
    • Revises and submits the final application to the City by the deadline (typically May 31).

What Happens Next:

  • Iris McCaleb from the City forwards the NEP grant proposals to the grant review committee and then to the City Council who review it and awards certain grants.The NEP Coordinator will receive a letter of award from the City and will share it with the PNA Leadership Team.
  • As items are purchased from the approved grant list, the project close-out form is filled out by the person requesting reimbursement. They will attach digital copies of receipts and photos and then submit all to both the NEP Project Coordinator and the PNA Chair. The NEP Project Coordinator submits the reimbursement request to Iris at the City for reimbursement.
  • Reimbursement checks are then sent directly to the person who purchased the item(s).