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Old 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, Connie Shannon ( )

Merchant 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 by 10:00 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 at the Village Inn conference room. 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.

The 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 such.

To join the Association, download the Membership Enrollment form. Instructions for submittal and annual fee are on the form.

Why should you join the Old Fairhaven Association?

It's About Community ...

The Fairhaven Association is a non-profit, all volunteer organization founded in 1973 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:

- The opportunity to participate in the district wide Discount Card program - keeping local employees shopping in Fairhaven.

- A Fairhaven Association Member Listing on http://www.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 business or interested individual is eligible to join the Association.

What does it Cost?

Annual membership dues are $60.00 for a Business and $30.00 for an Individual.

How do you get Involved?

It's easy! Just complete and return the Membership Enrollment form.

If you have further questions, contact Robin Robertson at 733-5050, or email at:

The 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 19 board members and one Ex Officio non voting member. The next election will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2008.

Board members for 2008 are:

Name	Business	Positions & Tasks	Start	Term
Amy Nicol	Peoples Bank	President	01	08-09
Stephanie Johnson	Fairhaven Realty	VP & Dirty Dan Days	05	07-08
Connie Shannon	Village Inn	Secretary	04	08-09
Nicole Walker	Fairhaven Mortgage	Treasurer	08	08
Tracie Barrick	The Bunch	Gallery Walks	07	08-09
Doug Borneman	Epic Events	Summer Movies	06	08-09
Tracy Cozby	Fairhaven Market	Merchants Liaison	06	08-09
Jody Finnegan	12th Street Shoes	Girls Night Out	05	07-08
Taimi Gorman	Gorman Publicity	Publicity & History	85	07-08
Ham Hayes	Valhalla Marine	Government Liaison	07	07-08
Frank Howell	Mud In Your Eye		07*	07-08
Wayne Kwaitkowski	KMS Financial Services	Marketing	08	08-09
Alice Maurey	Neighborhood		96	08-09
Phyllis McKee	Finnegan's Alley		96	08-09
James Might	Rennaisance Celebration	Christmas Holiday Decor	04	08-09
Robin Robertson	Bellingham Tennis Club	Membership	08	08-09
John Servais	Fairhaven.com	Website & Rain Fest	03	07-08
Amy E. Squires	Studio 910	Discount Cards	06	08-09
Anna Williams	Fairhaven Pub	It All Ends Festival	95	08-09
Ex Officio
Vicki Rogers	Inside Passage	Beautification & Grants	90	08

* Frank Howell earlier served from 1997 through 2003.
Tim Imus resigned in August 2007, having served from 2001.
Erica Hume served from 1996 through 2007, doing the tasks of 5 people.