committees & ANNUAL EVENTS

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THE WANT BOARD

The board is elected annually each Autumn by the General Membership. The board meets quarterly (or more as necessary) to attend to the business of maintaining the block club and addressing matters of interest to WANT. Board members also regularly liaise with community partners to remain current on issues impacting the residents and businesses within our boundaries.

LAND USE AND ZONING (LUZ)

Appointed by the board, the LUZ Committee evaluates proposed projects and issues related to land use and/or zoning in our neighborhood. It is common practice for the Alderman to request the community's input on proposed projects and LUZ represents WANT in this function. Committee members have backgrounds and interest in these areas.

Chair| Jean Dufresne
Members| Shiela Adams, Dennis Hensley, Nikki Kuehl, Dorothy Nygren, Debby Pope, Thomas Simms, Miguel Trullijo Board Member| Karen Hardy

GHOSTLY GARDENS

This annual event is hosted each October by WANT in the Gardens along Ravenswood. The path is decorated for Halloween and and volunteers hand out cider and treats--It's a favorite among our youngest residents!

Chair| Cameron Krieger
Board Member| Maia Rigas

WEST ANDERSONVILLE COMMUNITY GARDEN

What started in the 1990's as cleanup projects, became one of the first GreenCorps projects. Every day, people walk through our very own strolling garden featuring trees which are seldom seen in the city such as Kentucky Coffee, Gingko and Paper Bark Maple. Our community volunteers and the support of WANT have always been and continue to be what make West Andersonville Gardens a place of beauty for all to enjoy.

Leads| Madelon Rasz, Mary O’Brien, Chris McGrath
Board Member| Tisha Sandberg

NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE

WANT organizes a much anticipated neighborhood yard sale each year. The organizing committee takes care of permits, maps, advertising, etc.

Co-Chair| TBD
Members| TBD

ELECTION MONITOR

As required by WANT's by-laws, a member in good standing is tasked with liaising with potential candidates for election to the Board.

Monitor| Thomas Simms