Living on the West side of
Bend I have grown to appreciate the power of the collective
voice of average people.
An exercise and physical
therapy facility is under development north of Skyliners and
West of Mt Washington. The developer is required to
present the plans to the Neighborhood Association and offer an
open meeting. Local residents voiced their recommendations
to the developer who then added extensive landscaping to
mitigate bright parking lot lights and improve the
appearance.
Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District
(BMPRD) will be removing the skate area from Quail
Park. The initial isolated complaints had little
effect. With a bit of neighborhood organization to work
together and express their concerns as one voice, they were
heard and action was taken.
I live in this area and saw
personally what a few organized people can do and the positive
outcomes possible for your neighborhood, your community, and
your city. These are all achievable with people active in
their community in areas they find of interest. Whether
its parks, speeding cars, or what’s being built on the
corner, we can make a change or have influence. As members
of Summit West Neighborhood Association we can make that one
voice that causes change and progress in your neighborhood,
community, and city.
Become an active part of the
Summit West Neighborhood Association board and be the voice for
Bend’s West side for the betterment of your
community. The founding board members must be replaced by
elected board members. There is a minimum of three and a
maximum of nine board members. Members wishing to stand
for election to any of the positions listed below or as a can
send their name to SWNA@earthlink.net On 30
January the ballot will be distributed by e-mail for a vote at
the February Board meeting or absentee e-mail.
Thank you,
David Heron
SWNA Chair
Officers
Chair: The Chair presides at the monthly Board
and semi annual Membership meetings, nominates all committees
and is an ex officio member thereof (except the
Nominating Committee), signs all contracts and written
instruments that have been approved by the Board, directs the
affairs of the Association and discharges such other duties as
may be required by these. (Position open for
election)
Vice
Chair: The
Vice Chair presides at all meetings of the Membership and Board
where the Chair is absent or in the event that the position of
Chair is vacant. The Vice Chair directs Membership activities,
including recruiting Members, reviewing Membership
Applications, and maintaining a list of Members and their
contact information. (Position open for
election)
Secretary: The Secretary keeps a list of the
Directors and Committees, including names, terms, and contact
information, keeps minutes and records of attendance for all
Membership and Board meetings, maintains all other records and
papers of the Association, posts notices to the Members and
Directors, manages the Association's correspondence, and
performs any other duties prescribed by the Board.
(Position open for election)
Treasurer: The Treasurer collects and deposits
all funds of the Association, maintains accurate balances for
the Association's bank accounts authorized by the Board, keeps
a record of receipts and expenditures, render a quarterly
financial report to the Board and an annual report to the
Membership, and perform any other duties prescribed by the
Board. (Position open for
election)
Land
Use:The
Land Use Contact receives notification of land use matters
affecting the neighborhood. This information should be shared
with the membership and the officers in order to ensure
neighborhood involvement in land use
issues. (Position open for
election)
Parks and
Recreation Department Representative: The Representative is the
liaison between the neighborhood and the Parks and Recreation
Department. (Position currently
filled)
Board
Member: These positions can fulfill
suggested functions like Public Safety or Traffic or just
assist other board members with their duties. (Position
open for election)
Below is a short list of other
positions available for community oriented individuals who want
to make a difference! Of course, if you think of something that
you feel is relevant, put your skills/interests to work for
your Neighborhood!
Transportation / BAT routes, etc.
Chamber of Commerce
Crime Prevention / Neighborhood Watch
Information / Communication
Education
Land Use Sub-Categories
Parks & Recs
Traffic Safety
Road Construction
