Committee Descriptions with Chairs & Directors
ART & EDUCATION
Chair: Frances Quinn
Directors: Bruce Eisenberg, Harriet Lam
Promote all forms of art in the community. Sponsor art
exhibits and concerts. Maintain contact with all educational
institutions in the area (schools, colleges, etc.) Currently, the Arts and Education
Committee organizes and promotes the Annual Flag Day Concert on the lawn
of the Merion Tribute House and the Neighbor-to-Neighbor speaker series.
COMMUNITY ACTION & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Chair: Bob Marmon
Directors: Kevin Murphy, Jim Stevenson
Promote community programs and facilitate solutions to community
problems. To maintain contact with local press (Main Line Times, Main
Line Life, Philadelphia Inquirer, Brenda Viola LMTV,
Comcast) concerning activities and issues of interest to the
Association.
FINANCE
Chair: Martin Piltch
Treasurer: Robert Marmon
Directors: Ann Bagley, Bruce Eisenberg, Scott Feuer, Kevin Murphy,
Francis Quinn
Prepare the yearly budget; recommend investments; recommend changes; and
oversee financial transactions.
HISTORICAL
Chair: Lauren Wylonis
Directors: Scott Feuer, Harriet Lam, Kevin Murphy, Frances Quinn, Michael Seiden, Nancy Tompkins
Maintain liaison with the Lower Merion Historical Society and promote
Merion history. In the past, the History Committee has organized
historical walks around Merion which focused on a particular aspect of
its storied past.
MEMBERSHIP
Chair: Bruce Eisenberg
Directors: Randy Blakeney, Renee Hill,
Jim Stevenson, Nancy Tompkins
Welcome new residents and contact non-renewing members in order to increase
membership and community participation in the association.
NEWSLETTER
Chair: Marjorie Mudrick
Directors: Scott Feuer, Adena Potok, Michael Seiden
Publish the newsletter (2 times a year) and other special announcements.
NOMINATING
Chair: Bruce Eisenberg
Directors: Ann Bagley, Peter Gardner, Marty Piltch, Francis Quinn
Select and present nominees for election to the Board of Directors and
the Executive Board. Members of this committee must be past presidents.
POSTAL AFFAIRS
Chair: Michael Seiden
Maintain liaison with the Merion Station and US Postal Service Authorities.
SOCIAL
Chair: Judith Flaks
Directors: Bruce Eisenberg, Scott Feuer, Renee Hill, Harriet Lam, Nancy Tompkins
Organize programs, menus and set-up for social gatherings including, but
not limited to, the Annual Meeting, New Residents’ Reception and the
Annual Board picnic.
STATION & GROUNDS
Chair: Scott Feuer
Directors: Frances Quinn, Carol Lavoritano
Maintain and beautify Merion Station and its grounds. Maintain
liaison with SEPTA, Amtrak and PennDOT. Maintain liaison with the Merion Botanical Society
who oversee the development and maintenance of the Park adjacent to the Train Station.
STREETS, LIGHTS & TRAFFIC
Chair: Renee Hill
Directors: Peter Gardner, Robert Marmon
Report traffic problems, street light outages, street sign damages or poor street conditions to the
Township for their action.
WEBSITE
Chair & Webmaster: Michael Seiden
Directors: Marjorie Mudrick, Scott Feuer
Publish the Merion Civic Association website.
ZONING
Chair: Peter Gardner
Directors: Scott Kalner, Robert Marmon, Marty Piltch, Jim Stevenson
Review and make recommendations on any proposed zoning changes and or boundary changes that affect Merion.
Attend hearings of Lower Merion Township Zoning Board.
- Barnes Foundation / Arboretum: TBA
- Botanical Park: Judith Flaks
- Federation of Civic Associations: Bruce Eisenberg, Martin Piltch, Frances Quinn
- Lower Merion Community Watch: Marjorie Mudrick
- Merion Community Coalition (MCC): Karla Moras
- Narberth Fire Company: Kevin Murphy
- School Board: Randy Blakeney
- St. Joseph's University: (Liaison Patty Martin)