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click here Update March 17,2024 We are required by our bylaws to vote the board in every 2 years, and it’s time! And we are so excited to announce that the slate of board members will include not only the current board, but two new faces, Jo-Ann Suna and Janie Wallace. All dues-paying members can vote on our slate of board members and it will be the first order of business at the April 2024 meeting. All current board members are running again as a slate, Thanks so much for paying your membership before the meeting on April 17th, 2024 - it helps a lot! We will be sending out to members a slate and link to vote after March 29th 2024. Executive OfficersThe executive officers are automatically Board of Directors, and serve two year terms. There are four Executive Officers: The President, Vice President, Treasurer and Clerk. The following Board was elected during April 2022
Current President
Joan Carragher – The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association and is responsible for the affairs of the Association, subject to the supervision of the Board of Directors. The President shall preside at all meetings at which he or she is present. The president has other powers and duties as customarily belonging to the office of President or as may be designated from time to time by the board of directors. The president interacts with other Boston neighborhood associations and maintains a working relationship with the City of Boston departments.
Current Vice President
Arber Skendaj – The vice president has powers and duties as may be designated from time to time by the board of directors or president. The vice president exercises all the powers and duties of the president during the absence of the president or in the event of his or her inability to act.
Current Secretary
Kathie Enright – The clerk records all minutes of the member meetings and the director meetings and has custody of the records (other than financial records) of the Association. These archives also contain the Articles of Organization, bylaws of the Association, required state filings and the names of all members, directors and officers and the address of each. The clerk makes these records available for the inspection of any paid member. The clerk shall prepare and file with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts an annual report and all other reports and certificates as required by law. The clerk coordinates with the SBNA membership and communications chair for email and bulletin board notices.
Current Treasurer
Jo-Ann Suna
Jo-Ann moved from Newton to Boston this past summer with her partner Rob, and occasional visits from their 5 daughters. She enjoyed being an active member of the Newton community and is excited to get involved in their new community. Rob and Jo-Ann are enjoying the St. Botolph location and neighborhood feel more than they imagined. |
The Board of Directors are responsible for the general management and supervision of the business and affairs of the Association except for powers reserved to the members by the articles of organization or the bylaws.. The Board of Directors may delegate any of its powers to committees. Each director shall perform duties, including serving as chairperson of a committee, as determined by the Board of Directors. Additional directors may be elected from time to time. Directors meet bi-monthly and each has a term of two years.
Board Member - Claire Dargan As a resident for 23 years, Claire has used her marketing experience to improve all SBNA communications. For the past two years she has been active in refreshing and updating our website and monthly communications. She is a willing volunteer for every SBNA project, but especially dear to her heart is the annual neighborhood clean-up. Board Member - Adel Labib A resident for 23 years, Adel joined the board two years ago, committed to improving safety on our neighborhood streets, and has succeeded in addressing several ongoing issues. He is active on the trash committee and the annual clean up events. Board Member - Janie Wallace Several years ago when Janie made the move from New York to Boston, she only had a single weekend to find a new apartment. She focused her search in the Back Bay and by extraordinary luck, she ended up on St Botolph St - the very best neighborhood she could hope to find. Boston feels like her forever home and the best place to meet amazing neighbors. It takes a Neighborhood
We love volunteers!
Volunteering in any capacity — small or large — is welcomed and it's a great way to meet neighbors and learn more about the neighborhood. If you are interested in volunteering for the Saint Botolph Neighborhood Association, please email [email protected] |
