West Lawrence Neighborhood Association:   General Information

The West Lawrence Neighborhood Association, Inc. is a voluntary association of residents who are concerned with the development, improvement and maintenance of the area within the City of Lawrence which is west of Wakarusa Drive and north of 23rd Street.   As stated in the Bylaws, the purposes of the association include (a) informing the residents of events which affect their interests, (b) promoting their interests outside the Association's area, (c) encouraging the maintenance and improvement of property values, (d) enhancing the safety and well being of the residents and visitors and (e) encouraging participation in activities which promote the unity and quality of the neighborhood.

The Association became a non-profit Kansas corporation (West Lawrence Neighborhood Association, Incorporated) on February 21, 2003.   The initial Corporation directors were Alan Cowles, Paula Pepin and Susan Siler.   The current Corporation directors are Sally Cloar, Susan Chi, Alan Cowles, Mark O'Lear and Harris Tate.   The Corporation's registered office is at 1121 Stoneridge Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66049-4772 and the registered agent is Alan Cowles.   An Annual Meeting of the members is held each April.  The directors elect officers and replace them as needed.   The current oficers and their phone numbers are:

• Harris Tate, President    841-8946
• Mark O'Lear, Vice President    865-1574
• Sally Cloar, Secretary    312-8117
• Susan Chi, Treasurer    832-8622

The Association's directors normally meet with any others who wish to participate three to four times a year.   Together this group constitutes the "Steering Committee."   The next Directors/Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship (at Harvard and Wakarusa).  

The next Annual Meeting of the Association probably will be held on a Saturday in April 2007, at the Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship (at Harvard and Wakarusa).   Details will be posted at a later time.

Membership is open to all who support the purposes of the Association.   To become a member of the Association a person need only express an interest in being listed as a member and notify the Secretary, Sally Cloar (Sally0710@sunflower.com or 312-8117).   There are currently no dues.   Contributions are welcome.

Treasurer's Reports:

• Beginning balance, April 22, 2003   $232.00
• Donations   $21.00
• Miscellaneous expenses   $167.66
• Ending balance, December 31, 2003   $85.34

• Beginning balance, January 1, 2004   $85.34
• Donations   $83.00
• Miscellaneous expenses   $61.00
• Ending balance, December 31, 2004   $107.34

• Beginning balance, January 1, 2005   $107.34
• Donations   $107.00
• Miscellaneous expenses   $67.00
• Ending balance, December 31, 2005   $147.34

• Beginning balance, January 1, 2006   $147.34
• Donations   $210.09
• Miscellaneous expenses   $102.00
• Ending balance, December 31, 2006   $255.43

Many people who live in our area believe that through combined efforts we can create and improve our neighborhood.   We hope that you too will become involved.

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Last updated on 9/4/07.