Merion Civic Association

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, ZONING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Chair: Les Greenberg & Michael Seiden
Directors: Tami Fratis, Brian Gordon, Scott Kalner, Robert Marmon
Promote community programs and facilitate solutions to community problems. Review and make recommendations on any proposed zoning changes and or boundary changes that affect Merion.
Attend hearings of Lower Merion Township Zoning Board, Lower Merion Planning Commission, Lower Merion Board of Commissioners, Committee Meetings, and various Lower Merion legislative workshops.
Maintain contact with local press (Main Line Times, Ardmore–Merion–Wynnewood Patch, Narberth–BalaCynwyd Patch, Philadelphia Inquirer, Brenda Viola LMTV) concerning activities and issues of interest to the Association.

FINANCE
Chair: Dave Rutzel
Treasurer: Robert Marmon
Directors: Ann Bagley, Bruce Eisenberg, Scott Feuer, Francis Quinn
Prepare the yearly budget; recommend investments; recommend changes; and oversee financial transactions.

HISTORY
Chair: Tami Fratis
Directors: Dolores Browne, Scott Feuer, Scott Kalner, Harriet Lam, Adena Potok, Frances Quinn, Michael Seiden, Lauren Wylonis
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. Work with the Lower Merion Conservancy to establish an historic district in Merion.

MEMBERSHIP
Chair: Dolores Browne
Directors: Randy Blakeney, Renee Hill, Michael Seiden
Welcome new residents and contact non-renewing members in order to increase membership and community participation in the association.

NEWSLETTER
Chair: Michael Seiden
Directors: Scott Feuer, Adena Potok
Members: Helen Guy
Publish the newsletter (2 times a year) and other special announcements.

NOMINATING
Chair: Scott Feuer
Directors: Ann Bagley, Bruce Eisenberg, 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.

SOCIAL
Chair: Judith Flaks
Directors: Bruce Eisenberg, Scott Feuer, Renee Hill, Harriet Lam
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 & POSTAL AFFAIRS
Chair: Scott Feuer
Directors: Carol Lavoritano, Frances Quinn
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. Maintain liaison with the Merion Station and US Postal Service Authorities.

STREETS, LIGHTS & TRAFFIC
Chair: Renee Hill
Directors: 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: Dolores Browne, Scott Feuer
Publish the Merion Civic Association website.

Merion Community—SJU Ad Hoc Committee
Chair: Tami Fratis
Directors:  Judith Flaks, Leslie Greenberg, Scott Kalner, Michael Seiden, Lauren Wylonis
Members:  Karla Moras
In cooperation with the Merion Community Coalition, meet regularly with Saint Joseph University to address issues related to construction, operations and ongoing use of the Maguire Campus. Student and event parking on neighboring streets shall be addressed as an initial priority. (Based on Condition of Approval for SJU Preliminary Plan for Maguire Campus passed on May 23, 2011 by the LM Board of Commissioners.)

Merion Civic Association Centennial Ad Hoc Committee
Chair: Scott Kalner
Directors:  Michael Seiden
The Merion Civic Association was founded in 1913, so we want to celebrate in 2013. There will be special events, and extra attention paid to our rich history.

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