Volunteering and its surprising benefits!
In its efforts to implement the Main Street approach to organizational structure and management, the HDSA has four committees: Organization, Design, Economic Vitality and Promotion. These four committees form the basis for the Main Street Four-Point Approach which is a time-tested, holistic approach to historic downtown revitalization efforts nationwide.
If you are interested in volunteering in any of these Committees, please reach out to their Committee Chair.
The
ECONOMIC VITALITY Committee
Economic Vitality focuses on capital, incentives, and other economic and financial tools to assist new and existing businesses, catalyze property development, and create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and innovators that drive local economies.
The Committee chair is Fred Gibbs: Fredericgibbs@hotmail.com
Monthly meetings are held the 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm (Zoom Meeting)
The
HDSA DESIGN Committee
supports the HDSA community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart. HDSA is looking for volunteers for the Design team. Members should include people with expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, product design, graphics, visual merchandising, historic preservation, or civil engineering. They must have a strong appreciation and understanding of the physical characteristics that help make an older or historic commercial district work well.
The Committee chair is Alyssa Hoffman: Alyssa@sprigflowerco.com
Monthly meetings are held the
4th Thursday at 10:00am (Zoom Meeting)
The
HDSA PROMOTIONS Committee
is perhaps the most visible part of the HDSA. It is the public face, taking responsibility for managing image campaigns, retail promotions and special events that are fun for the public, promote historic preservation, increase visitation, expand length-of-stay, introduce the public to businesses they might not otherwise visit, and fulfill HDSA’s commitment to Snohomish County and the City of Snohomish to promote tourism, lodging, and overnight stays.
The Committee chair is Judi Ramsey: JudiR.HDSA@gmail.com
Monthly meetings are held the
2nd Wednesday 9:00am (Zoom Meeting)
THE
HDSA ORGANIZATION Committee
plays a key role in keeping the board of directors, committees, staff, and Statement of Work in good shape by attracting people and money to the organization. To succeed this committee must take responsibility for managing the financial and logistical aspects of the overall organization. To ensure an adequately funded, and expertly managed. organization with sufficient manpower and community support to effectively meet the goals and objectives of the HDSA as identified by the Board of Directors. This committee involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources.
The Committee Chair is Ingrid Harten IngridH.HDSA@gmail.com
Monthly meetings are held the
1st Thursday at 7:00pm (Zoom Meeting)
Please consider volunteering for one of these innovative committees. HDSA is a volunteer-run association. The benefits of volunteering are enormous! It helps to counteract the effects of stress, anger, and anxiety. Not to forget the social contact aspect of volunteering, helping and working with others can have a profound effect on your overall psychological well-being. Nothing relieves stress better than a meaningful connection to another person. Please join the team.
