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The Old Fairhaven AssociationThe organization of those who love and support our historic district.The Association is a non-profit corporation, whose purpose is to "... promote Fairhaven as a community while preserving the historical character."PDF files - easy to download and print Alert List - Jan 21, '09 - used by businesses to alert each other in emergencies. Merchant Discount List - May 12, '09 - the mutual exchange of discounts for employees by businesses in Fairhaven. Association Members List - Jan 7, '09 - includes all businesses on the discount list plus additional members not on it. Reimbursement Form - for Association expenses. Event Request Form - for submitting request for sanction of a new event. Contact infoOld Fairhaven Association
1106 Harris Ave, #313 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 738-1574 Email: President, Stephanie Johnson ( ) Vice President, Jody Finnegan ( ) Treasurer, Nicole Walker ( ) Secretary, Amy Electra Squires ( ) MeetingsMerchant Meetings
Monthly Merchant meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, except December, and are open to participation by all members. Discussion items include marketing, events, news, publicity, introductions of new business owners, and often a presentation on a relevant Fairhaven issue. Meetings are held at Village Books in the downstairs author reading area, and start at 9 am sharp, ending just before 10 am so merchants may get their businesses open. Enter through the Colophon Cafe door off the Village Green. Schedule of Merchant Meetings Second Wednesday of each month except no meeting in December. 2009 - Jan 14, Feb 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug 12, Sep 9, Oct 14 and Nov 11 Board of Directors Meetings Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:15 pm in the community room of the Whidbey Island Bank. Association members are welcome to attend board meetings. In March, the meeting is the annual General Membership meeting and is held at a special venue to be announced. Schedule of Board Meetings Second Thursday of each month except no meeting in August and December. 2009 - Jan 8, Feb 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Sep 10, Oct 8 and Nov 12. Thursday, March 26 - Annual Membership Meeting - 6:00 to 8:00 pm at The Big Fat Fish Company. All members are encouraged to attend. The Board will give their annual report to the members and this is a fun meeting for all. Refreshments are served. MembershipThe Association sponsors events through the year to attract people to the historic district and to raise funds for district projects and marketing. The Association has beautification projects, such as the hanging flower pots on all the lamp posts and holiday lighting. It works on other projects with the city and property owners to improve the ambience and utility of the district, such as signage, parking, litter control and more.
PDF files - easy to download and print Membership Enrollment form - Instructions are on the form. Why should you join the Old Fairhaven Association? Here is the same Why... information as is on the PDF. It's About Community ... The Old Fairhaven Association is a non-profit, all volunteer organization founded in 1972 to promote the Fairhaven area while preserving its historic character. The Old Fairhaven Association board of directors and members work together year round to promote the success of the district. Benefits .... include but are not limited to: - The opportunity to participate in the district wide Discount Card program - keeping local employees shopping in Fairhaven. - Your business name, address & phone number on the Fairhaven.com alphabetical list of businesses. (A $50 Value!) - Twice per week Fairhaven Updates emails keeping you informed of business news in Fairhaven. - A clean and welcoming neighborhood. - An annual membership meeting, currently held each March. - Yearly distribution of our Historic Walking Tour brochure which helps to bring visitors to Fairhaven. - Support for advertising, marketing, and promotion of the Fairhaven district - more locals and visitors will help us all to succeed. - Opportunity to support fun events that highlight & promote Fairhaven and bring more people to enjoy our neighborhood. - NEW! "Get to know you" monthly "Happy Hours" at Fairhaven venues who are OFA members! - NEW! Marketing Seminars: find out all that you can do to promote your business. OFA Members ONLY $10! (Value $35!) - NEW! Customer Service Seminars: how do you keep customers and how to handle theft. OFA Members ONLY $10 (Value $35) - NEW! Fairhaven Speakers Panel: your chance to ask seasoned business owners their secrets to success. Who May Join? Any Fairhaven business or interested individual is eligible to join the OFA. What does it Cost? Annual membership dues are based on number of employees. Participating in the advertising program is optional ~ however, the more businesses that contribute towards adverting, the better job we can do with exposure for us all! Advertising funds are allocated both locally and regionally.
Our Membership Year is July - June If you are a first time Member joining in a month other than July, we will pro-rate for the remaining part of the year. Call Robin for pro-rates. Additional marketing opportunities to promote your business through sponsorship of specific OFA events are not included in these rates. How do I get Involved? It's easy! Just complete and return the Membership Enrollment form with a check for your dues. For more information, contact Robin Robertson, Membership Chair. Phone: 360-733-5050 Email: JOINING BONUS: FREE 2 WEEK PASS AT BELLINGHAM TENNIS CLUB & FAIRHAVEN FITNESS! Board of DirectorsThe board meets monthly and conducts the business of the Association. Election of the board directors by all Association members takes place each November. Directors are elected for two year terms with a portion being elected each year. Currently, there are 18 board members and 3 Ex Officio non-voting members. The next election will take place on the morning of Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009. An Association member interested in election to the Board should check this space in September or contact our President, Stephanie Johnson.
Board members for 2009 are:
Former Board MembersThis list started when Erica Hume retired in 2007. It now seems fitting to expand it and list the many Association members who have served on the Board of Directors and helped our little historic district prosper, grow, change, morph and change again over the years. The Association was started in April, 1972.
Ham Hayes of Valhalla Marine served from 2007 to 2008 Frank Howell of Mud in Your Eye Pottery served from 1997 to 2003 and 2005 to 2008 Connie Shannon of the Fairhaven Village Inn served from 2004 to 2008 Tim Imus of Fairhaven Land Development served 2001 to 2007. Erica Hume of Artwood served from 1996 to 2007, doing the tasks of 5 people. |
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