Resident membership is open to all residents within the boundaries of BWNA. There are no dues or initiation fees. General meetings are held on the second Monday in each of the following months: February, April, June, October, and December. Board meetings are held on the second Monday in each of the following months: January, March, May, July, September, and November.

Minutes

February 2005	January 2005	December 2004
November 2004	October 2004	September 2004 / pdf
July 2004	June 2004	May 2004
April 2004	March 2004	February 2004 / pdf
January 2003	December 2003	November 2003
October 2003 / pdf	Sept 2003	July 2003 / pdf
Janurary 2004	October 2003	July 2003 / pdf
June 2003 / pdf	May 2003 / pdf	April 2003
March 2003	February 2003	January 2003
December 2002	November 2002	October 2002
September 2002	July 2002	May 2002
Retreat--April 2002	March/April 2002	December 2001
November 2001	October 2001	September 2001

How to get involved

or, What makes an effective neighborhood association member?

Here are just a few ideas:

Listen and talk to your neighbors.
Follow the bylaws in good faith.
Pitch in and help with as many projects as you can.
Be assertive about your opinions. Use your most effective communication skills.
Be respectful of your neighbors and the many people who will address your group.
Be thoughtful about your decisions. Make them based on the merits of the arguments, not on personalities or inappropriate pressure.
Welcome others into the group. Mentor new members and help make them comfortable.
Develop your skills through trainings offered by the district coalition/neighborhood offices and ONI.
Be creative.
Celebrate your successes and accomplishments.