We have ten board members - President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary and six committee chairs.

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President - Laura Burkhalter

Board Duties: Lead virtual and in-person meetings and agendas. Execute actions of the Board, and always support and champion the neighborhood. Support all other officers in their duties as needed.

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Vice President - Adam Wasserman
Board Duties: Act as President in the President’s absence. Assist the President and other officers in their duties as needed. 

Treasurer- Daniel Suddarth
Board Duties: Pay invoices and maintain financial records for Southmoreland (electronically), and report to board and membership on financial matters. 

Secretary - Chris Quinn
Board Duties: Prepare meeting minutes. Maintain SNA history, records, grant documentation, and files. 

Chair, Planning and Development - Andy Battmer
Board Duties : Be an ambassador at city events and participate in community planning and development programs that affect the future of Southmoreland. Oversee fundraising and grant writing.

Chair, Membership and Community Liaisons - Theresa Von Colln

Board Duties: Recruit new members. Southmoreland liaison with businesses, institutions, individual members and prospective members. Maintain membership records and database.

Chair, Public Information - JD Sturm
Board Duties: Prepare and publish the SNA newsletter quarterly. Coordinate announcements and press releases. Maintain and update the Southmoreland website. 

Chair, Programs and Events - Stephanie McCullough and Leslie Lowe Wasserman
Board Duties: Plan and implement one-time and recurring programs and events such as the Annual Block Party, Yard Sale, twice-yearly community dumpsters, and neighborhood cleanups. 

Chair, Neighborhood Culture and Preservation - Margot Sims
Board Duties: Knowledgeable on building codes including KCMO codes administration. Historic preservation matters including cases before the Landmarks Commission. 

Chair, Safety - Renee Van Erp and Jacob Wernel 
Board Duties: Work proactively with neighbors, businesses, and Police and Fire departments to improve personal and property safety in Southmoreland. Monitor performance of Safety Patrol provider.

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Southmoreland Neighborhood Association Bylaws are located here.

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We work as a collaborative team and regularly support one another.

We’d love to have you join us as lead or support- just let us know where your talents, interest and abilities guide you to participate.