Committee Updates and Feedback on Potential Name and Mission Statement

About 40 people attended our most recent meeting on July 15th at Old Oak Tap. The meeting included a larger forum, as well as the start of the committee meetings. Many thanks to those who attended recent meetings, contributing to progress toward creating a community association.  It's heartening to witness the passion and cooperation of so many people!

There are currently three committees:

1) Community Affairs--social activities and events, business liaison, local schools and organizations liaison, neighborhood safety, parks, recreation, and environment, etc.

2) Operations--budgeting, finance, communications, membership, etc.

3) Preservation and Planning--historic preservation, zoning and development oversight, parking, etc.

Updates about all three committees will be shared soon. If you're interested in joining a committee, please email neighborhoodoptions60612@gmail.com.

Update from the Operations Committee

Committee was formed to consider structural topics such as budgeting, finance, communications, membership, etc. and to solicit your input regarding an association name and mission statement.  

Please see below for suggestions from the committee and provide feedback by commenting on the blog or sending an email to neighborhoodoptions60612@gmail.com.  Coming soon will be a compilation of names and mission statements that include your input and instructions for how to vote for your favorite.

Suggested Association Names

• The Western Edge
• West Town Neighbors Association
• Village Grand Association
• Damen Grand Neighbors

Suggested Mission Statement

The  mission is to engage and improve the community as well as preserve and enhance the quality of life of all residents and business owners within the  boundaries through:

• sharing information with members, sponsors and friends of the association
• creation of a sense of community
• championing initiatives that foster a sense of pride in the neighborhood