The Beacon Hill Civic Association, Inc. (BHCA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates according to its bylaws and produces an Annual Report of accomplishments and statement of financial condition. The BHCA's operational structure includes a small professional staff including an Executive Director and a volunteer Board.
The Board is comprised of Officers and Directors. The Executive Committee membership includes the Chairman, President, Treasurer, and Clerk, who advise on the day-to-day operations of the organization.
BHCA Staff
Suzanne Besser, Executive Director
Samantha Goudreau, Assistant
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2011-2012 Executive Committee
Chair: Ania Camargo
President: Steve Young
Clerk: Keeta Gilmore
Treasurer: Pel Stockwell
Directors
Limited to 35 members, the BHCA Board of Directors includes a cross section of individuals who live and work on Beacon Hill. Directors serve as committee chairs and are often involved with multiple committees based on their backgrounds and areas of interest.
Directors serve for a one-year term. There are no term limits for directors and many serve for multiple years. Typically a handful of vacancies are filled each year. The election of the Board and officers occurs at the Annual Meeting held in the spring. To apply or submit a nomination, contact the BHCA office.
Directors serving for the 2011 - 2012 term:
| John Achatz Joan Berndt Tom Clemens Diana Coldren John Corey Linda Cox Karen Fabbri Muriel Finegold |
Russell Gaudreau Jeannette Herrmann Kathryn Kuchefski Frank McGuire Becky Mulzer Rajan Nanda Paula O’Keeffe |
Tad Stahl Charlotte Thibodeau Eve Waterfall Teryn Weintz Robert Whitney Colin Zick |
Committees
Committees provide focus on the targeted range of issues and initiatives that align with the BHCA Mission. Board members chair committees and work with a large number of volunteers to implement plans that relate to the identified goals.
Standing BHCA Committees for 2010-2011:
Architecture Committee
Green Committee
Membership and Special Events Committee
Parks and Public Spaces Committee
Public Relations Committee
Safety Committee
Traffic and Parking Committee
Tree Committee
Zoning and Licensing Committee
Ad-hoc Committees for 2010-2011
Winter Dance Planning Committee
Holiday Decorating Committee
Planning and Research Committee
Charles Street Design Committee
For more information on committees, click here.
Members
Membership is open to all residents and businesses of Beacon Hill. Having a large and strong membership is essential to the achievement of the BHCA’s mission. Many members are active volunteers and help with annual projects, serve on committees, and/or contribute financially.
To learn more about membership, click here.
To learn more about opportunities to volunteer, click here.
Steve Young