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Graceland West needs YOU to volunteer as a council member!

If you are interested in joining the council, fill out an application (found at www.gracelandwest.org under “About GWCA”  “forms”)  or call Tim McGonegle at (773) 327-2940.

Graceland West Community Association supports an area comprised of more than a thousand households & businesses.  It is bounded by Irving Park Road, Ashland Avenue, Montrose Avenue and Clark Street.  The Association is often referred to by it’s initials:  GWCA.  The stated purposes of our organization are:

1.  encourage a sense of community and develop a neighborhood spirit.
2.  provide an open forum to discuss community matters and their resolution.
3.  provide a united effort in the securing of city and neighborhood services.
4.  develop and preserve an appreciation for the historical significance of the area.
5.  encourage preservation, restoration, and beautification of the neighborhood.
6.  promote an appreciation of the cultural diversity of the neighborhood.
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7.  establish a means to provide for the welfare of the community.

GWCA is overseen by a 9-member Council.  Every six months we hold an election at a community meeting and replace 1/3 of the Council (3 council members).  The term of each member is eighteen months.  We are looking for:  1) a representative from a business in Graceland West; 2) a representative from a condo or apartment complex in Graceland West;    3)  someone who is passionate about a particular area of interest s/he would like to share with Graceland West neighbors and/or 4) someone who is willing to spend twenty hours a year helping the community.

Following are some areas that are/could be “owned” “chaired” “driven” by a council member:

Lake View High School Liaison, Spring Fundraiser,Blaine/Ravenswood Elementary Schools Liaison, Garage Sale,Warner Park & Gardens Liaison, Garden Walk, Alderman Liaison, Summer Potluck/Auction, Zoning Issues & Set Backs, GWCA fest, CAPS (Police liaison) / Beat Reps, Graceland Cemetery Tour, Neighboring Community Organization Liaison, Children’s Halloween Party, Recycling, Holiday Cookie Exchange or Caroling Party, Newsletter Writing/Editing/Layout,  Organization Historical Records/Membership, Newsletter Printing/Distribution, Financial Records, Website Layout/Design, Publish Telephone/Resource Directory, Website Content Update, Fund Raising, Family/Children Networking, Plan meetings/speakers ….. or anything else you are interested in or would like to begin in our community.

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