The SCNA Board is responsible for upholding the purposes of the Neighborhood Association as outlined in the Bylaws:

>> To enhance the livability of the Southern Crossing neighborhood by establishing and maintaining a line of communication and liaison between the neighborhood, the City of Bend and other Neighborhood Associations.

>> To provide an open process by which all members of SCNA may involve themselves in the affairs of the Neighborhood.

>> To perform all acts related to these purposes. To perform only acts that will assist to serve educational, social and charitable purposes.

We are a volunteer group of neighbors who want to have a positive impact on our neighborhood and the City of Bend.

We seek to engage, inform, and represent our Southern Crossing neighbors as an advocate but we cannot do it alone so we encourage the participation of all of our neighbors for the betterment of Southern Crossing.

Who can be a board member?

Any member who meets the membership requirements above can run for a seat on the board.

What are the expectations of a board member?

Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings in person whenever possible. If a board member cannot attend a meeting in person it is their responsibility to work with the Chair to make call in arrangements or to provide voting proxy, if necessary.

Board members are expected to assume additional responsibilities beyond the meetings in the form of advocacy on behalf of the neighborhood (such as being the NLA or NART representative), by overseeing subcommittees, taking on special projects, etc. based on their own personal interests and capabilities.

If you are interested in joining the board, please email us at hello@bendscna.org!

How long is the term?

Board members are elected to 2 year terms with approximately half the members up for election each year so that position elections alternate every year. Chair and Treasurer elections will alternate with the Vice Chair and Secretary.

• Chair and Treasurer current term 1/1/20 – 12/31/21
• Vice Chair, Secretary (vacant), and general board member current term 1/1/21 – 12/31/22
• General Members terms run for 2 years and start January 1st after the General Membership election.

If a member is elected to the board mid-year they serve out the remaining term of the current cycle - e.g. Deby DeWeese joined the board in February 2019 and was re-elected as Vice Chair / Land Use Chair in November 2020 for the next 2 year term beginning 1/1/21.

The board usually meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. See the calendar for more details.