We’re a group of neighbors in Bloomington, Indiana who get together and work to make our neighborhood better in any way you can imagine. If you have a vision that you want to share for the Near West Side, come join with other neighbors to make it come true! To get involved or ask a question, email contact@nearwestside.org and we’ll get you in touch with who you need.
Where?
The Near West Side neighborhood is bounded by Adams St and Rogers St on the west and east sides, and 9th St and Kirkwood on the north and south sides. Some neighborhood landmarks include Butler Park, the Banneker Center, and Fairview Elementary School. The B-Line Trail now passes through the north end of the neighborhood.
Board
The current executive board members were elected on March 13, 2012 at a neighborhood meeting.
President - William Baus
Vice President – Sophia Hauserman
Treasurer – Burhan Elturan
Secretary - Steven Janowiecki
The latest version of our constitution: NWSNA_Constitution
Committees
We’ve organized the neighborhood into committees to work on various projects. Committee chairs are listed, with phone numbers to contact them if you’d like to join in some of these projects or ask a question.
Committees which do exist in 2012:
Social/Party Planning – Veda Stanfield, 334-1542
Committees which existed in 2011 and may or may not exist in 2012:
Sustainability Issues – Sandi Clothier, 332-2831
Trees for the ‘Hood – Burhan Elturan, 339-4833
Elder Issues – Sophia Hauserman, 332-5556
Walking Group – Sophia Hauserman, 332-5556
Traffic Calming – Wayne Young, 336-5912
Gardening – Sarah Kaiser, 858-342-4601
Needs
A listing of ways you could help your neighbors and get involved.
Website Updates/Blogging – No web experience necessary! We’ll train you. Email contact@nearwestside.org.