Jessup MD Improvement Association (JIA) is dedicated to improving Quality of
Life in the Greater Jessup area, and is constantly in contact with our state and
local elected and appointed officials, and with the surrounding community
associations. JIA concerns cover a wide variety of issues including land
use/zoning, traffic, schools, public facilities, recreation and youth programs
and activities. All eligible persons are encouraged to join and provide input
and ideas.
The meetings conducted by the JIA are held in the Jessup MD Community Hall
located at the corner of Route 175 and Wigley Avenue. Membership is open to any
resident or property owner over 18 years of age, in the area bounded by MD Rt.
100 to the north, Ridge/Rockenbach Rd. to the east (not on Base). MD Rt.
32/Guilford Rd. to the south and US Rt. 1 to the west. This includes Anne
Arundel and Howard Counties and the smaller communities of Hanover, Dorsey,
Montevideo, Champion Forest, Georgetown, Dorchester, McCarron Estates, Holiday
Mobile Estates, Ridgewood Estates and Ridgefield. Membership is also open to the
families of any student attending Jessup Elementary School.
Members receive a newsletter, a "Welcome to Jessup" booklet containing useful
data, phone numbers and the history of Jessup, reduced rental rates on community
hall use for personal events and parties, and more.
General Membership Meetings are held the 4th Monday of January, April, July and
October. The Board of Directors meets the 1st Monday of the month except
holidays. See the Maryland Gazette for additional information. The Hall is also
available for rental to groups wishing to conduct meetings, birthday parties,
dances, fundraising events, etc. Contact Dana Herbert at 410-796-7999 or
ddherbert@maxinter.net
Annual dues are $5.00 for individuals. You may register at any of the meetings,
or contact Dana Herbert at 410-796-7999 or
ddherbert@maxinter.net She will need
your name, address, phone number, and email address.