Historical February–March 2022 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council (SDCC) and Board invite you to participate in our committees, events and initiatives!
Our neighborhood depends upon volunteers to advocate for our neighborhood, coordinate events, further strategic initiatives and communicate.
While a lot of great things happened over the last two years, Covid negatively impacted our ability to do all those things.
We invite you to help build a new momentum 2022. Get involved with activities that interest you and with whatever time you may have to contribute. Join a committee, help plan an event or support a particular event or initiative.
The following are SDCC Committees.
If you see something that interests you, please reach out to Tracy Granneman, Vice President of the SDCC Board at: TracyGranneman@Outlook.com. Tracy will work with you and connect you to the right team.
If you have a question, don’t see something perfect for you but want to engage, or have an idea for something new, reach out! Events Planning: Join the committee or volunteer for a specific event! Whether the Concert Series, PorchFest, Wintermarkt, Garden Tours, Rags to Riches, the Halloween party, or a different event, we need volunteers to plan, promote and work at the events!
It is a fantastic way to meet neighbors and have fun! Fundraising & Marketing Committee: Fundraising & Marketing Committee shall be responsible for identifying new sources for funding for SDCC; annual fundraising events and programs; coordinating the scheduling of special events and fundraisers; and developing marketing strategies and communications to effectively position and promote Skinker DeBaliviere throughout the Greater St. Louis Area. Community Engagement: Our newest committee, this group is focused on building communication across our neighborhood.
It expands on our prior Block Unit Captain program. Regardless of a formal role or casual, help residents get to know each other, organize fun block events, communicate sensitive and real-time information using a variety of communications channels, and build partnerships with the police and city government. Beautification Committee: Keep our neighborhood looking great! Help maintain gardens, planters, physical structures, etc. Dog Park Committee: Help our four-legged animals have a place to run and play! Help plan for, fundraise and operate a new dog park in Skinker DeBaliviere. Security Standing Committee: Responsible for increasing neighborhood security awareness through meetings, communications, alerts and educational programming.
The committee serves as liaison with SLMPD 5th District, University City Police, Washington University Police, Bi-State/Metro Police, the Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative and the Neighborhood Stabilization Team. Historic District Review Standing Committee: Ensures the preservation of the historic character of the neighborhood through various means and helps review proposed public infrastructure development and redevelopment proposals to determine the proposal’s compliance with historic standards. Community Development Standing Committee: Responsible for maintaining and planning the neighborhood’s residential and commercial areas in accordance with the Skinker DeBaliviere Master Plan, adopted by the Board on October 13, 2014, as may be amended; and shall review proposed residential, commercial and public infrastructure development and redevelopment proposals to determine the proposal’s compliance with the Master Plan. Commercial Districts Standing Committee: Responsible for monitoring development in the Delmar and DeBaliviere commercial areas to ensure compliance with the Delmar Link Redevelopment Plan, the Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood Urban Design and Development Plan, reviewing conditional use applications, zoning variance appeals, building code appeals, liquor license applications and changes and proposed zoning amendments. Residential Housing and Zoning Standing Committee: Monitors residential zoning issues and supports City of St. Louis efforts to enforce housing and historic ordinances in the neighborhood. Finance Standing Standing Committee: Provides financial oversight for the organization, to include budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting, and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies. Didn’t find a committee that interests you, but want to get involved?? Don’t let that stop you! Reach out and let us know you are interested in participating.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2022.
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Archival transcription note: Source repeats Standing in Finance Standing Standing Committee heading; retained.
Original source: SD_Times2022_02.pdf, printed page(s) 1; PDF page(s) 1.
