We will be electing a few new board members that evening to fill the positions of Historic Preservation, Communications, Safety and Finance. To vote you must be an active Fairmount Neighborhood Association Member 10 days prior to the meeting date. That means you must be an FNA member by Saturday, Aug. 18 to be eligible to vote at the meeting. You can sign up for membership on our website at www.historicfairmount.com

If you live in Fairmount, are an FNA member, and are interested in running for any of the available board positions, please contact Leah Susanovar at administration@historicfairmount.com.

Below are the descriptions of each position per the Fairmount Neighborhood Association Bylaws (download the bylaws). We will be voting on By Laws revisions at the August general meeting as well on the 27th. Make sure to check your email for revisions soon to follow.

Director of Communications

Be responsible for the editing, publication and distribution of the monthly newsletter and other printed material as needed as well as the development and collection of newsletter advertising income. Oversee notification of members of meetings and other activities by voice, written or other electronic communication. Act as a public information officer for the association and coordinate with the media. Be responsible for the website content, facebook, instagram, twitter (social media). Oversee the “Yard of The Month” project.

Director of Finance

Keep an accurate record of receipts and expenditures, coordinate and oversee collection of funds, make disbursements of funds and deposit all funds in the name of the Fairmount Association in financial institutions as designated by the Board. Present an accurate financial statement at every regular meeting of the Association, and at other times when requested by the President or the Board. Submit all vouchers, receipts, cancelled checks and other records to an auditing committee for annual review, no more than 15 days following the committee appointment. 9 Have custody of all records relating to the Association, including copies of financial records and arrange an annual audit of the Association’s finances with a Certified Public Account. Maintain a list of location and custodian of all Association assets. Submit all records to an auditing committee for annual review, no more than 15 days following the committee appointment.

Director of Preservation

Oversee Historic District Issues and Guidelines. Serve as liaison from the Association to the HCLC, and other Historic Agencies, as well as with the Archivist.

Director of Public Safety

Act as liaison to City Crime Prevention organizations such as Citizens on Patrol and Crime Watch. Act as liaison to Fort Worth Police and Fire Departments and emergency medical services.

A full General Meeting agenda will be posted a couple of days prior to the event on our website an on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/historicfairmount