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A 501c3 nonprofit historic preservation and community organization for the Bluff Park Historic District, in Long Beach, California

BPNA Board Member Roles

Ready to Join Us? Prospective Members: CLICK HERE

All Officers
 • Act to support the BPNA’s purpose and nonprofit status.
• Serve as an ambassador for the BPNA, the Board, the Bluff Park Historic District, and the best interests
of all those who live in, own in, and visit the neighborhood.
• Attend monthly Board Meetings, quarterly Community Meetings and events.
• Maintain status as Voting Members in good standing.
• Abide by BPNA’s Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Standing Rules & other Policies of the Board.
• Are covered for normally expected duties under BPNA’s Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance Policy.


President
 Shall be the Chief Executive Officer and spokesperson for the BPNA


• Has full authority and responsibility for supervising Association affairs.
• Is subject to the ultimate review of the Board of Directors and Association Bylaws.
• Responsible for the key to the PO box and receipt of correspondence.
• Appoints Committee Chairs with Board approval and specifies manner of reporting.
• A Vice President shall assume the responsibilities of the President in his/her absence.
Secretary
Shall be the Chief Administrative Officer
• Keeps complete, accurate records of names and addresses of the Board & Voting Membership.
• Keeps complete, accurate minutes of the proceedings of the Board Meetings and distributes the
minutes to the Board.
• Coordinates with the Vice President of Communications for noticing of meetings, elections and other
actions required by the Bylaws or otherwise directed by the Board.
• Maintains a complete, accurate set of the Bylaws and the Standing Rules and other Policies.
• Distributes Voting Membership renewal notices.


Treasurer
 Shall be the Chief Financial Officer


• Has custody, control and reporting responsibilities related to the BPNA Funds and disbursements as
described in Article VI of these Bylaws.
• Keeps all necessary records and accounts of income, monies, gifts, contributions, pledges, dues,
receipts, disbursements, expenditures, assets and liabilities.
• Complies with applicable financial provisions of federal, state and local regulations and laws.
• Reports the BPNA’s financial status at each Board Meeting and Community Meeting.
• Procures necessary insurance for the BPNA.
• The Board may from time to time undertake a financial review, formal or informal.

Vice President of Communications
 Shall be responsible to the BPNA for communications and information-sharing


• Maintains the BPNA’s website, social media, print and electronic methods, as applicable, with current
information, announcements and outreach of interest and relevance to the General Membership and
Voting Members and broader community related to the BPNA’s purpose, functions, meetings, events,
elections and actions and based on feedback and material from the Officers and the community.
• Discharges web blasts and/or email marketing campaigns and oversees the BPNA’s electronic
newsletters and hardcopy newsletters, as applicable.


Vice President of Events and Fundraising
 Shall be responsible to the BPNA for events, meetings and fundraising initiatives
• Develops a timeline of events, including resource requirements (such as, for example, people and
money), budgets and target dates
• Presents event plans and updates to the Board and works with other Officers to marshal necessary
human resources.
• Coordinates ways to raise money and works with the Officers to ensure solicitation and events are
achieving targeted goals.
• Works to keep a flow of contributions, as needed, for advertisements, community events and historic
preservation.


Vice President of Historic Preservation
 Shall be the liaison and responsible to the BPNA on issues related to the Bluff Park Historic District’s integrity and historic preservation


• Works with the City’s Planning Department Staff and Commission, the Cultural Heritage Commission,
other like-minded preservation organizations and residents in the neighborhood.
• Responds to requests and notifications from the City that involve planning relative to compliance with
the Bluff Park Historic District Ordinance & Historic District Design Guidelines.
• Represents the Board at meetings of other associations representing historic districts.
• Attends meetings and works with the City staff, officials and other entities on policy development,
ordinances and codes relevant to the preservation of historic district status and planning and building
guidelines.
• Ensures Board is briefed in a timely manner on historic preservation issues, activities & events


Vice President of Public Safety
 Shall be the liaison and responsible to the BPNA on issues of public community safety


• Acts as a communication point between the Board and the City’s Police and Fire Departments and the
District’s City Council Office on issues of public safety.
• Develops and implements a Community (Neighborhood) Watch program.
• Schedules and facilitates, as appropriate, police and fire and safety-related resources and personnel
for the BPNA’s functions.
• Works with the President and follows up on generally applicable neighborhood issues and concerns
directed by the Board related to public safety and helps formulate resolutions with City departments
and for presentation to the Board for approval.

Ready to Join Us? Prospective Members: CLICK HERE

Upcoming Dates

2019 Community Meetings & Events

  • Tue Mar 19 Special Town Hall Meeting with US Congressman Alan Lowenthal
  • Wed Mar 27 Community Meeting & Biennial Board Election Presentation
  • Wed Jun 26 Community Meeting
  • Sat Jun 22 Meet Greet & Eat Ice Cream Social with We Love Long Beach
  • Summer TBD Lighting the 1st Path: Historic Lamppost Dedication Celebration Event
  • Sat Aug 3 Community Yard Sale & Lamppost Project Fundraiser Yard Sale
  • Wed Sep 25 Community Meeting
  • Sep/Oct TBD Harbor Port Tour with Port of Long Beach
  • Sun Oct 20 Annual Fall Harvest Block Party (Date Subject to Change)
  • Sun Dec 1 Annual Holiday Bow Breakfast: Decorating Our Icon
  • 2019 Board Elections Timeline
  • Feb/Mar Call for Candidates, Share Info on Election Process, Update Membership List
  • Wed Mar 27 Call for Candidates and Introduce Candidates at Community Meeting
  • Thu Mar 28 Email Balloting Begins among Voting Membership
  • Wed Apr 3 Email Balloting Ends among Voting Membership
  • Sat Apr 6 Election Results Shared and Posted Online
  • Thu Apr 11 Transition Board Meeting with Immediate-Past, Current, and New Officers

2019 Board Meetings
7:15 PM on 2nd Thursday of Each Month

(UNLESS NOTED WITH ASTERISK ) Thu Apr 11

Thu May 9
Thu Jun 13
Thu Jul 11
Thu Aug 8
Thu Sep 12
Thu Oct 10
Thu Nov 14
Thu Dec 12