Civano Neighbors Working Groups

• The Role and Structure of Working Groups
• Working Group Tasks
• Current Working Groups
   

The Role and Structure of Working Groups

Standing and ad hoc working groups are appointed by the Civano Neighbors Leadership Team to research and reach consensus on proposals for consideration by the general membership. They serve to involve Civano Neighbors members in formulating neighborhood association responses to short- and long-term issues affecting the community. They also strive to keep neighbors informed of these issues and anticipated political, land use, economic, and related processes and outcomes.

Working group chairs are appointed by the Leadership Team and serve as ex officio members of the Leadership Team for a period of up to 36 months.

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Working Group Tasks

Working group tasks are defined and outlined by the respective working groups. Please follow the working group links below for more information.

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Current Working Groups

Aging in Community
Chaired by Sharlene Gillette, the Aging in Place Working Group consists of neighbors volunteering to assist neighbors in maintaining their independence, thereby increasing a sense of Civano spirit.
Contact: Sharlene Gillette, 520.235.0346

Commercial Areas
Chaired by Scott Lantz, the Neighborhood Center Working Group addresses the development and ownership of Neighborhood 1's Neighborhood Center, including land use (CC&Rs vs. Specific Plan), parking, commercial and mixed-use development, ownership, and vision, and the Civano Town Center area on Houghton and Drexel.
Contact: Scott Lantz, 520.784.8293

Environment
Chaired by Al Nichols, the Environment Working Group addresses solar energy and energy efficiency issues, reclaimed water usage, water harvesting, recycling, and other environmental issues.
Contact: Al Nichols, 520.760.0380

Education
Chaired by Dirk Matthias, the Education Working Group addresses traditional, alternative, and lifelong learning at Civano, advocating for, among other things, neighborhood schools.
Contact: Dirk Matthias, 520.751.3858

Newcomers
Chaired by Sharlene Gillette, the Newcomers Working Group welcomes new residents, creates opportunities to connect old and new residents, encourages the exchange of information, and helps residents value the uniqueness of our community.
Contact: Sharlene Gillette, 520.235.0346

Regional Parks and Trails
Chaired by Mike Eng, the Regional Parks and Trails Working Group addresses bike trails and access within Civano and the surrounding area, and regional parks (such as the Houghton-Irvington Regional Park proposal).
Contact: Heather O'Connor, 520.396.4196

Safety
Chaired by Tim Siemsen, the Safety Working Group addresses community-wide safety issues and programs, including Neighborhood Watch, sidewalk access and lighting, road safety, and other safety issues.
Contact: Tim Siemsen, 520.615.5028

The Town Crier
Chaired by editor Viviana Tornero, The Town Crier Working Group is responsible for creating and publishing the neighborhood association's newspaper, The Town Crier, including editorial, advertising, and distribution.
Contact: Susan Call

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