President’s Message
I look forward to the daffodils and tulips bursting into color. Both give me hope the gray and wet winter/spring is coming to an end. Spring also means BWNA board elections at the April 10 meeting. Unfortunately, our secretary needed to resign, and another longtime board member tendered her resignation. (See related article on page 7.) Our vacant vice president position was filled in the interim but will be up for election as well. We are also in need of a point person for digital communications. I am hopeful we will fill these important positions with your help.
Please consider getting involved in your neighborhood association by joining the board, getting involved in a committee that interests you, or volunteering in a support position such as digital communications, contributing writer, or another role as time permits.
As a board member, you are asked to attend a meeting the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. The vice president fills in for the president when needed and supports the leadership team. The secretary is responsible for taking meeting minutes. The digital communications lead maintains the website with current information and distributes the monthly email blast. These positions are critical to fill for a complete leadership team and to improve communication.
I am hopeful we will fill these important positions with your help.
I have personally felt the challenge of these vacancies, trying to cover their duties as needed. I am grateful to those who have stepped forward to take on extra duties to keep things moving forward.
If you are interested in getting involved and helping our neighborhood association, contact me at President@BWNApdx.org or call me at (503) 281-8035. I would be happy to discuss the details of these positions and answer your questions. If filling a position at this time does not fit into your life, I still encourage you to join us at our April 10 meeting and vote for your representatives. Your vote counts.