Committees
Support quality of life and create fun experiences in Benton Park West! Join a committee today to help plan community projects and improve public spaces!
BEAUTIFICATION
Help beautify the neighborhood with projects including, but not limited to:
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Alley/ Litter cleanups
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Graffiti cleanup
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Planters along Gravois
If you'd like to join the committee or learn more, please contact Tom Pini
COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the Communications Committee help Inform residents of happenings around Benton Park West by helping create:
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Website`
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Social Media: Blog, Facebook, Nextdoor
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Event Flyers
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Press Releases
Contact BPWNA President to join the committee or to submit articles, notices, or press releases.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Committee projects to maintain and improve our community garden include, but are not limited to the following:
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Organize garden cleanups, workdays, other events
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Weeding and mulching
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Plant flowers and vegetables
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Water during hot weather
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Mow grass
Contact Amy Schreiner to request a garden plot, co-garden, or join the committee.
DOG PARK
The Cherokee Dog Park hosts many activities, and we encourage you to join the Facebook Group to see the latest activities or to invite other members for doggie play dates.
Committee activities include:
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Accepting membership applications
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Annual renewal letters
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Ensuring maintenance is performed (contracted labor)
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Organizing member events and activities
If you'd like to join the committee or learn more, please contact the Dog Park Chair, Sarah Pearl
FINANCE & FUNDRAISING
Keep us a sustainable organization by planning for income to support the work of Benton Park West Neighborhood Association.
Projects include, but not limited to:
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Budgeting
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Managing operating expenses
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Assisting with fundraising events such as Cinco de Mayo, Taste of St. Louis, etc.
If you'd like to join the committee or learn more, please contact BPWNA President.
MEMBERSHIP
Maintain and grow the organization's membership so BPWNA has more people power to create the neighborhood YOU want to live in.
Projects include, but are not limited to:
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Accepting membership applications
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Annual renewal letters
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Member Appreciation events and activities
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Soliciting new members
If you'd like to join the committee, update your membership, or learn more, please contact Membership Chair, Gwynn Jackson.
YOUTH OUTREACH
The Youth Outreach Committee develops projects that target the neighborhood's youth and coordinates ways to include them in regular neighborhood activities.
Projects included, but are not limited to:
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Easter Eggstravaganza
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Movies in the Park
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Trunk or Treat
If you'd like to join the committee or learn more, please contact BPWNA President.