Committees

Budget
Hamish Forrest

The Budget Committee establishes an annual budget based upon the long-term plans of the organization and on the specific budget requests of committees. The Committee is composed of the Association’s Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer and two non-board members. The Committee solicits budget requests from the various committees and prepares an overall budget for review and approval by the SNA Board prior to the end of the prior fiscal year. The budget covers the fiscal year January 1 – December 31 of each year.

Communications
Christine Struminski & Jeffrey Markowitz

The Communications Committee oversees the preparation and distribution of the neighborhood newsletter, oversees the Association website, and handles general marketing issues for the Association. The Sheffield Neighborhood News is published bi-monthly and hand delivered to each household and business in the community. It contains information about upcoming meetings, events, community issues and other pertinent information. The www.sheffieldneighborhood.org website exists in tandem with the newsletter and includes important information on the history, happenings and helpful hints for the Sheffield community. Both are produced with information gathered from the SNA Board of Directors, our public officials and the City of Chicago to ensure communication of important information to our membership. Input from Association members and neighbors is very welcome.

Community Safety
Tim Glascott

Serves as liaison to government agencies and other organizations concerning the condition and safety of the neighborhood. Works with representatives of CAPS (Community Alternative Policing Strategy).

Events
Jeanne Gray

The Events Committee oversees and coordinates events, meetings, and related functions to serve the interests and the needs of the Sheffield community. Several institutional events include the Trebes Park Concert Series, the Halloween Party at Oz Park, the Spaghetti Dinner, the Sheffield Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting, and periodic social and fundraising events for members and the community.

Garden Walk
Kent Griffiths & Laurence Lewis

Plans and produces the Annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, the Association’s main fundraiser.

Historic Resources
Polly Kelly

Provides information to the community regarding neighborhood structures. Conducts architectural tours of Sheffield during the Annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival.

Membership
Paula Arnett

Recruits members and collects dues. Maintains lists of voting members and associate members.

Neighborhood Relations

Serves as liaisons to schools, businesses, and other institutions in the Sheffield community. Oversees issues such as requests for liquor licenses, sidewalk cafes, valet parking, permit parking, and parking meters.

Nominating

Selected annually. Recommends members to fill vacant directorships and offices and presents slate of nominees to the Board of Directors for the annual election.

Parks & Beautification
Laurence Lewis

Oversees maintenance and improvement to Trebes Park and Clover Park . Manages Beautification Program, which includes hanging banners, hanging planters, and surface planter boxes.

Planning
Ted Wrobleski & Judith Lauth Casey

Serves as liaison to government, developers, and other community organizations concerning land use affecting the Sheffield neighborhood.

Schools
Jeanne Gray & Marena Swenson

Serves as liaison to schools serving the Sheffield neighborhood which include;

Lincoln Park High School, Oscar Mayer Elementary School, St. James Lutheran School and St. Josaphat School.