We’re looking for passionate community members to join our board! Make a difference in the community where you live, own property, or own a business by applying to LNA’s Board of Directors. Elections occur July 22, 2024 from 6 – 8 p.m. LNA specifically seeks to foster the leadership and participation of people in whom neighborhood organizations have historically underinvested — people who rent, and people who identify as BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of color), LGBTQ+, and seniors.
FAQs
Who is eligible for board service?
- all individuals who attain the age of eighteen whose primary residence falls within the Lyndale Neighborhood (Lake Street to 36th Avenue and 35W to Lyndale Avenue S.),
- all property owners who own property within the Lyndale Neighborhood, and
- all business owners who own or operate a business within the Lyndale Neighborhood. A business owner may appoint a single agent to act on his or her behalf.
What commitments do board members make?
Board members commit to attending monthly board meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at the South Nicollet Action Center (SNAC), 3537 Nicollet Avenue, 6:30-8 p.m. Board members are also required to join one of LNA’s committees (housing, environment, crime and safety, engagement, or executive). Each committee meets monthly. It is estimated that each board member spends 4-6 hours per month on volunteer activities for the organization.
Each board term is a two-year commitment. Board members can be elected for up to three consecutive terms.
Where are board activities held?
Most board and committee meetings are held within the Lyndale neighborhood boundaries, or they are held virtually. Board meetings are held at the South Nicollet Action Center (SNAC), 3537 Nicollet Avenue. Other meetings and community events are often held at community venues like Painter Park, Horn Towers Apartment, 5th Precinct, or one of LNA’s community garden sites.
What benefits come from board membership?
Current board members say that they enjoy:
- Meeting new people in the community that share similar values of building safer, more livable spaces in this city
- Making connections with parts of the community that you may not otherwise interact with
- Building better connections between residents and businesses
- Seeing a successful community event come to life with many people from different backgrounds and that facilitates new connections between neighbors
- Working together with neighbors to make a difference
Do I need any special expertise to be a LNA board member?
No! LNA strives to be guided by a board that reflects the Lyndale community. LNA specifically seeks to foster the leadership and participation of people in whom neighborhood organizations have historically underinvested — people who rent, and people who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color), LGBTQ+, and seniors.
What is the application process like?
- Complete the application by July 21, 2024.
- The election and voting will begin on July 22, 2024 at the Annual Meeting (held at Horn Towers Apartment Community Room) and continue online through July 31. Your name and application answers will be provided to the neighborhood as part of the election. You will have the opportunity to introduce yourself at the Annual Meeting.
- After the election period concludes, the votes will be tallied and you will be notified.
