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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."Easy to download and print PDF files: Alert List - Sep 1, 08 - used by businesses to alert each other in emergencies. Merchant Discount List - the mutual exchange of discounts for employees. Event Request Form - for submitting request for sanction of a new event. Reimbursement Form - for Association expenses. The By-Laws of the Association are posted on a separate page. Contact infoOld Fairhaven Association
1106 Harris Ave, #313 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 738-1574 Email: President, Amy Nicol ( ) Vice Pres, Stephanie Johnson ( ) 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. Merchant 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. Merchant Meeting schedule 2008 - Wednesday, Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8 & Nov 12. No meeting in Dec. Election of new Directors during morning of Nov 12. Board of Directors Meetings Meetings are on the second Thursday of each month at 6:15 pm. In March, the meeting is the annual General Membership meeting, held this year at the Lairmont Manor. In May, the meeting is on Wed, May 7 as Girls Night out is on Thurs. In August and December there is no meeting. Association members are welcome to attend board meetings. Board Meeting schedule 2008 - Thursday, Jan 10, Feb 14 Thursday, March 13 - Annual Membership Meeting - 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Lairmont Manor in Edgemore. All members are encouraged to attend. Thursday, April 10, Wednesday, May 7, Thursday, June 12, July 10, Aug no meeting, Sep 11, Oct 9 & Nov 13. Dec no meeting. 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.
Why should you join the Old Fairhaven Association? Click here to download an easy to print one page explanation of benefits, costs and general information. How do you join? It's easy! Just complete and return the Membership Enrollment form. This is an easy to download and print two page form. - All the information you need is on the above two forms. Below are a few highlights about membership. It's About Community ... The Fairhaven Association is a non-profit, all volunteer organization founded in 1972 to promote the Fairhaven area while preserving its historic character. The 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:
- A basic listing for your business on Fairhaven.com - the official website of Fairhaven. - A Quarterly newsletter to keep you updated on events, news and announcements regarding your neighborhood. - Regular Email announcements/updates which keep you "in the know". - 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. Who May Join? Any Fairhaven business or interested individual is eligible to join the Association. 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. Indivudual (non-business or non-profit org.): $40 a year; optional suggested $100 advertising fund contribution, for a $140 total Individual (business owner) $40 a year; optional suggested $100 advertising fund contribution, for a $140 total 2 - 5 employees: $80 a year; optional suggested $120 advertising fund contribution, for a $200 total 6 - 15 employees: $100 a year; optional suggested $150 advertising fund contribution, for a $250 total 16 + employees: $125 a year; optional suggested $200 advertising fund contribution, for a $325 total If you have further questions, contact Robin Robertson at 733-5050, or email at: 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 17 board members and one Ex Officio non-voting member.
The next election will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. The current board authorization number is 19, which means at least 2 vacancies to be filled. One member whose term ends this winter has said they will not run for another term, providing a probable 3 vacancies. Check back to this area for further updates in late September, 2008 on the election process for this year. If you are interested in running for a board position, contact Ham Hayes, chair of the election committee at Board members for 2008 are:
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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