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What are the position details and board terms?

 

All positions are two (2) years, but candidates may choose to run for re-election when the term expires. One-half of the board is elected in odd-numbered years and the other half elected in even-numbered years. All members of the Ednor Gardens-Lakeside community who are current on their membership dues are eligible to run for office. 

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The board meets monthly (currently on the second Tuesday of each month).

 

As of November 2025, here are the details on our current board positions and terms:

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• President 

  • President role includes setting the agenda for general membership and board meetings, as well as coordinating with neighborhood partners and committees. 

  • Nathaniel Hicks Jr. (Nate) stepped into the President role in January 2025 after Marissa Dahl transitioned from President to Events Committee Chair. ​

  • Nate's board term is for two years: 2025 & 2026. 

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• First Vice-President (VACANT)

  • VP 1 role includes support for the board and flexible coordination with partners and committees as needed. 

  • Position is vacant after Nathaniel Hicks Jr. transitioned into the President role. Position has been vacant for one year. ​

  • Nate served as Vice President since 2020, before transitioning to the President role in 2025. 

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• Second Vice-President (VACANT)

  • VP 2 role includes support for the board and flexible coordination with partners and committees as needed. 

  • Position is vacant. ​

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• Secretary

  • Secretary role includes taking notes for the general membership and board meetings. 

  • Aliza Sollins has served as secretary since 2021. ​

  • Her first term was 2021 & 2022.

  • Her second term was 2023 & 2024.

  • She is now in her third term for 2025 & 2026. 

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• Treasurer

  • Treasurer role includes managing our 501c3 status, tracking dues payments and other purchases for civic association activities, and managing grant budgets. 

  • Joe Griffiths became interim treasurer in 2019. ​

  • His first full term was in 2020 & 2021. 

  • His second full term was in 2022 & 2023. 

  • His third full term was in 2024 & 2025. 

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• Sergeant-at-Arms

  • Sergeant-at-Arms role includes serving as timekeeper to ensure we remain on track during our general membership meetings and providing historical knowledge on board and membership processes and decisions. ​

  • John Vaughters is a long-time member of the board and was re-elected to the role in 2025. His current term is for 2025 & 2026. 

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• Ednor Gardens Representative (VACANT)

  • Role includes coordinating with block captains and neighbors in Ednor Gardens. 

  • Kaila Jones served in the role for 2024 & 2025. She is transitioning to provide volunteering support for general membership meetings as needed. ​

  • This position is currently vacant. 

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• Lakeside Representative 

  • Role includes coordinating with block captains and neighbors in Lakeside. 

  • Katie Fox was elected in 2025. Her current term is for 2025 & 2026. ​

  • Additional volunteer support is welcomed for Lakeside. ​

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Committees

The Chairs of Standing Committees may also serve on the Board of Directors. The bylaws stipulate that the Board President appoints those positions and community residents generally volunteer for these roles. 

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All of our committee chairs began in 2025. Email us at eglscommunity@gmail.com to learn more about committees and get involved. 

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• Events

  • Chair: Marissa Dahl​

  • Contact eglsevents@gmail.com to get involved. 

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• Greening

  • Chair: Aaron Pitsenberger ​

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• Communications

  • Co-Chairs: Aliza Sollins & Khadija Mohamed​

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• Housing

  • Vacant​

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• Traffic

  • Vacant​

  • Our council representative Odette Ramos has shared that traffic concerns are the number one request her office receives. If you are interested in improving traffic flow and safety in our neighborhood, please reach out to us. 

  • Thank you to Chaquetta Wallace for serving as the city's Dept. of Transportation liaison to our neighborhood.

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• Community Safety

  • Vacant​

  • Thank you to Sgt. Harty & Officer Monica Jones Cooper for serving as our neighborhood coordinating officers for the Northeast District.

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Thank you for your interest and support. The Civic Association needs YOU!

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