The South Uptown Neighborhood Association is seeking candidates to fill vacancies on the 9-Member Board of Directors starting in February 2023. The Board will appoint neighbors to fill out the remainder of two Board terms through September 2023 when Board elections take place.
The organization is especially interested in recruting people of color, renters and women to join the Board to better reflect the neighborhood population. Candidates with experience in fundraising, events organizing, social media and urban planning are also highly desired.
South Uptown Board Qualifications & Duties
All South Uptown residents (including renters), business owners, and property owners 18+ are eligible to run for a seat on the South Uptown Board of Directors. Responsibilities include:
• Fulfill oversight and fiduciary duties of the nonprofit South Uptown Neighborhood Association
• Attend monthly SU Neighborhood Meetings on the third Tuesday of most months, 7 pm online or at the South Uptown office.
• Participate on at least one of the active SU committees
• Act as an ambassador for the organization
The South Uptown neighborhood is bounded by W. Lake Street to the north, W. 36th Street on the south, Hennepin Avenue to the west, and Lyndale Avenue on the east. The neighborhood is located within the Uptown area of southwest Minneapolis.
