LNA has two board openings
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association is currently looking for a couple of good people to serve on the LNA Board. In December, Randy Ferguson and Courtney Lerdon left the board. Courtney who had been a long-time manager and part owner of Champion’s Sports Bar left to pursue other career opportunities outside of the neighborhood and Randy left the board to focus his time on other endeavors, but is planning on staying involved as a block club leader and as a regular contributor to the Lyndale Neighborhood News.
The two resignations have created two vacancies on the LNA board. Both seats were elected in June of this past year and would run from the time of appointment through June 2011. The process for being appointed to one of these seats is simple; you just have to express your interest; the board will then make an appointment at its regular meeting, which must be confirmed at the next General Membership meeting.
Information about the LNA Board
The LNA Board is legally responsible for the overall governance of the organization, which includes setting the direction of the organization, financial oversight, and priorities. The Board –as a whole- is ultimately responsible for determining where and how decisions are made.
As an LNA Board Member you get to be at the center of helping to shape policy in the neighborhood and get to work on the key issues facing the neighborhood. You also have the opportunity to contribute directly to the well being of the neighborhood. You also get the rewards of knowing that your time and energy are being well spent as part of one of the most vibrant and active neighborhood organizations in Minneapolis.
LNA Board Member Details
- 11 Members elected to two year terms with 6 people being elected this year
- Up to 5 Alternates elected to one year terms
- Any eligible community members can serve on the board
LNA Board Member Responsibility
- Attend board meetings once a month
- Be an active member of at least one committee
- Attend General Membership meetings
- Bring their energy and ideas to help make Lyndale a better neighborhood
- Average time commitment is around 10 hours a month
Eligible community members (both for running and voting in board elections) include:
- All individuals who attain the age of eighteen whose primary residence falls within the Lyndale Neighborhood,
- All property owners who own property within the Lyndale Neighborhood, and
- All business owners who own or operate a business within the Lyndale Neighborhood. A business owner may appoint a single agent to act on his or her behalf.