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 whenever possible. If a board member cannot attend a meeting, it is their responsibility to work with the Chair to make alternative 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 Neighborhood Leadership Alliance or Neighborhood Association Round Table 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 terms begin in even-numbered years, the current term runs 1/1/22 – 12/31/23.
• Vice Chair and Secretary terms begin in odd-numbered years, the current term runs 1/1/21 – 12/31/22.
• General Board Member terms may begin in either even or odd years.

If a member is elected or appointed to the board mid-term, they serve out the remaining time of the current cycle, after which they may be elected for a subsequent full 2 year term.

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