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WMAN Committees

There are a multitude of WMAN committees dealing with the internal operation of the organization and the WMAN mission of preserving and enhancing the quality of life in the neighborhood. There are five umbrella committees, with additional committees under them which have specific responsibilities. Below are the list of "umbrellas" and the various committees, the chairs, and lists of upcoming meetings. If you are interested in finding out more information about a particular committee, would like to attend a meeting or want to join WMAN, please call the office at 215-438-6022 or e-mail wman@wman.net Please call to find out a site and confirm time and date.

There is a WMAN Board and WMAN Executive Committee. All meetings except the Executive Committee are open to the public. Each Board meeting concludes with 15 minutes set aside for non-board members to make announcements, presentations or requests.

The procedure to be placed on the agenda is:

  1. Contact the office with the issue or request.
  2. The administrator records the request.
  3. The executive committee or president reviews the request.
  4. A follow-up call is placed to schedule time on the agenda or refer the person to meet with the appropriate committee.

President: Laurie Tarver

Executive VP and Chair of Board Management: Beau-Janette Feldman
The Executive Vice-President is charged with overseeing the Board Management and Personnel Committees. Under Board Management are Nominations, Manual, Orientation, Board Education and Tending (life events and review of Board members participation.
Chair of Personnel Committee: Julie Thane

Vice-President Physical Resources: Robert Bembry
Under Physical Resources are the Site, Beautification, Tree Tending, Zoning and Code Enforcement, Lincoln Drive Task Force and Transportation Committees.
Chair of Site Committee: John Miglianico

Vice-President Human Services: Vacant
Human Resources covers Youth Services, Schools, and Crime and Safety Committees.
Co-Chairs Schools Committee: Betty Ann Fellner and Eleanor Pabarue
Upcoming meetings: All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.
Co-Chairs Crime & Safety: Laurie Tarver and Beau-Janette Feldman
Upcoming meetings: Tuesday, July 20; Tuesday, August 17; Tuesday, September 21. All meetings begin at 9:00 a.m.
Upcoming Youth Services meetings: All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

Vice-President Community Relations: Marc Stier
Under Community Relations is the Newsletter, Historic Awareness and Candidates Nights Committees.
Co-Chairs Newsletter Committee: Lois Frischling and Pat Henning
Chair Historic Awareness Committee: Pat Henning

Vice-President Development: Laura Siena
Development covers Membership, Special Events, Grant Writing and Fundraising. There is also a Finance Committee.
Co-Chairs Membership Committee: Laura Siena and Liz Werthan
Chair Finance Committee:Sharon Ward

WMAN/EMAN HISTORICAL AWARENESS COMMITTEE SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR ORAL HISTORY PROJECT

During this past year there has been renewed interest in the experiences of the people who lived through and played a role in the successful integration of Mt. Airy.

The WMAN/East Mt. Airy Neighbors Historical Awareness Committee wants to take advantage of this new enthusiasm and energy by conducting an extensive oral history project that will collect the fascinating stories everyone has to tell about their experiences living or growing up in Mt. Airy, and thereby develop an organized archive that would be available to scholars and interested people alike. The first focus will be people who lived in the area between the years 1946-1966. You may still live here! An organizational meeting to recruit prospective subjects and interviewers will be held on Tuesday, August 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Elfant-Wissahickon Realtors, 7112 Germantown Avenue.

The Committee is interested in involving as many people as possible so neighbors of all ages are invited to be part of this effort. The plan is to train people in conducting oral history interviews. The Committee invites to the meeting:

  • People with experience conducting oral history interviews
  • Community members of all ages to participate in the organization of this project
  • Community members of all ages interested in conducting interviews
  • Community members who lived in Mt. Airy from 1946 -1966 – and may still live here – who are interested in telling their stories.

    Some oral histories have been done in the past, but this effort is dedicated to compiling a comprehensive collection of historical treasures.

    If you are interested in participating or know of people who could be part of this effort, please call Laura Siena 215-247-6704, or copy and paste the form below into an e-mail, fill out and send it to us.

    Name__________________________________________ Age _______
    Address_________________________________________
    Zip Code_____________
    Phone Number_____________________ E-mail_______________
    __I would like to participate in the organization of the project
    __I would be interested in conducting interviews
    __I lived in Mt. Airy between 1946-1966 and would be willing to be interviewed.
    __I lived in Mt. Airy between 1946-1966 and still live here.
    __I cannot attend the August 3 meeting, but am interested in participating.

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