History
The Bay View Neighborhood Association was created in 2004 by a group of residents impassioned about living in Bay View. Using a traditional grassroots approach, these residents sent a call out to all Bay Viewers to form a neighborhood association and give a voice to the residents of Bay View.
True to form, Bay View residents responded, formulated plans, and began the process of formalizing the Bay View Neighborhood Association. In 2005, the organization was granted 501(c)(3) charitable organization status by the I.R.S.

Leadership and Volunteerism:

Our all-volunteer, membership organization is run by a Board of Directors, which includes officers, committee chairpersons, committee members, district representatives, and at-large board members.

The Bay View Neighborhood Association funds a variety of initiatives with membership dues, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. Our largest fundraiser, the Bay View Bash, is held in September of each year. We also seek out grant opportunities as they become available.

General membership meetings are held quarterly, with an annual meeting held in February of each year. Please see below for a list of the current Board of Directors. Information on the various committees can be found on their corresponding pages.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Bay View Neighborhood Association exists to maximize the quality of life for individuals and families, and to promote economic development in Bay View through activities that facilitate an attractive, safe and diverse neighborhood.

VISION

Bay View will be a welcoming, safe, and sustaining environment for its residents and area visitors.

VALUES

• To encourage and promote community pride in our neighborhood by providing a forum for neighborhood activity.
• To be a voice for our common neighborhood interests by acting as liaison with governmental bodies and civic institutions.
• To improve and maintain institutions and facilities serving our neighborhood, including parks, schools, public transit, public safety services, and to provide an avenue for neighborhood social activities.
• To inform citizens and facilitate citizen participation in all issues affecting our neighborhood, including land use, development, zoning changes, traffic patterns, and street modifications.
• To be a resource for new and existing property owners and community members to help improve their personal living environments.
• To promote the welfare and safety of the community.

2008 Board of Directors

Chairperson: Patty Thompson
Vice Chair: Mercedes Chavez
Treasurer: Dana Jones
Secretary: Anne Fisher

Committee Chairs:
Communications: Jennifer Rollings
Membership: Open
Public Spaces: Stephanie Harling
Safety: Open
Transportation: Christa Marlowe

Regional District Representatives:

#1 - Karen Block
#2 - Patty Thompson
#3 - Open
#4 - Open
#5 - Dana Jones

Bay View Neighborhood Association District Map

At Large Representatives:
Jennifer Bickel
Mercedes Chavez
Mary Fisher
Carol Voss

Past President: Anne Fisher