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To be more effective in meeting our goals for 2008-2009 we are delighted to announce a number of new committees and chairpersons. If you wish to be involved in any of these committees, please contact the chairperson directly.

ART FOR WEST PARKside

This committee manages the Business Association’s annual art auction and fundraising event, the proceeds of which go to support ongoing maintenance of the Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park and numerous other BAWP activities and duties.
Chair: John Morrow
(215) 477-5977
srf.johnmorrow@verizon.net

Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park

This group oversees upkeep of the Memorial Park and also coordinates special park events such as the Jackie Robinson Day celebration (April 15th).
Chair: Regina Knecht
(215) 879-4700
rknecht@johnfscanlon.com

Membership/PR

This committee designs the fee structure for membership, handles BAWP website maintenance, coordinates and publishes the newsletter, and extends honorary memberships to City Councilpersons, the Mayor, and other dignitaries.
Chair: LaVerne Fish
(215) 879-6116 x208
lfish@nhsonline.org

Merion Avenue Task Force

The Task Force ensures that the Merion Avenue revitalization effort establishes momentum with the installation and maintenance of cameras, lights, signs, plantings, and monitoring.
Chair: Vince Dougherty
(215) 683-2021
vincent.dougherty@phila.gov

Issues/Goals/Political Relations/Agenda for 2007-2008

This committee reviews and invites a variety of speakers for general meetings to address stated issues and goals of the organization.
Chair: David Groverman
(215) 473-6996
groovygrove1@msn.com