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Welcome to SABA!

dmuth — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:45:03 +0000

Welcome to the South Ardmore Betterment Alliance!

Our vision:

- To amplify the civic voice and ensure resident participation in shaping the future of south Ardmore;

- To keep south Ardmore a livable and safe community;

- To support the police, fire/rescue, school, and utility services within the neighborhood;

- To build a brighter future for the place we call home.

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

SynchroSkater — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:46:05 +0000

SABA Service Area Map. (View a larger map)

Welcome New Neighbors!

If you are not familiar with the neighborhood, we hope this helps. You might also want to see our neighbor-recommended list of shops, restaurants, painters, contractors, photographers, etc. that we are in the process of compiling a new section of the website called "Neighbor’s Recommendations."

Mission Statement

dmuth — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:44:55 +0000

SABA, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. SABA is a non-partisan neighborhood organization dedicated to representing the interests of ordinary residents and homeowners of South Ardmore who wish to maintain and enhance the quality of life in our community.

Make a Donation

dmuth — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:03:10 +0000

The South Ardmore Betterment Alliance is supported entirely by charitable donations Please help support SABA by sending a membership gift. Every dollar contributed by neighbors will go a long way toward organizing neighborhood events and helping with the newsletters.

Checks may be made payable to SABA and sent to the following address:

SABA
P.O. Box 772
Ardmore, PA 19003

You will receive a thank you when your gift is received.

Article 13: Dissolution

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:55:37 +0000

Upon the dissolution of the corporation and after the payment or the provision for payment of all the liabilities of the corporation, the board of officers will dispose of all of the assets of the corporation exclusively for the purposes of the corporation or to organizations that are then qualified as tax-exempt organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code. Any assets not so disposed of will be disposed by a court of jurisdiction in the county in which the principal office of the corporation is located.

Article 12: Liability

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:55:08 +0000

The individual Officers, and Members of SABA will not be held accountable for any and all liabilities of the Alliance.

Article 11: Fiscal Year

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:54:37 +0000

The fiscal year of the Alliance shall be from July 1st through June 30th.

Article 10: Amendments

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:54:10 +0000

Any amendment to the by-laws may be proposed only by the Board of Officers, or upon petition of twenty-five (25) members.

Article 9: Finances

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:52:22 +0000

Dues: The Board of Officers will determine the amount of annual dues payable to the Alliance. Individual membership fees shall be payable each fiscal year. Any delinquent membership fee(s) shall result in immediate termination of said membership(s).

Funds: Alliance funds shall be held on account at The (need bank account and name here), and reported to the membership at general meetings.

Article 8: Committees

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:51:26 +0000

The Board of Officers may create standing committees from time to time.

A Nominating Committee shall be appointed by majority vote of the Board of Officers each year.

A Fourth of July Committee shall be appointed.

Article 7: Officers

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:21 +0000

The officers of the Alliance and their respective, staggered terms shall be as follows:

President - 2 years (even years)
Vice-President - 2 years (odd years)
Recording Secretary - 2 years (even years)
Treasurer - 2 years (odd years)
Assistant Treasurer – 2 year (even years)
Volunteer Coordinator - 2 years (odd years)
Corresponding Secretary - 2 years (even years)
Designer/Website Secretary - 2 years (odd years)
Public Relations Liaison – 2 years (even years)

Article 6: Board of Officers

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:45:57 +0000

The Board of Officers of SABA may consist of 9-11 members:

Nine (9) Officers, who are the elected Officers of the Alliance;

President, Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Designer/Web Designer, Public Relations Liaison, and Volunteer Coordinator.

Two (2) ex-officio members who were the immediate past President and Vice President of the Alliance;

Article 5: Selection of Officers

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:44:02 +0000

A Nominating Committee will, in the early spring, ask via email, mail or flyer distribution to the neighborhood for all interested neighbors who wish to hold an officer position to present their names for consideration. The Nominating Committee will review all candidates and present a slate to all those present at the annual meeting in May. This slate will be voted upon at the annual meeting.

Article 4: Membership Meetings

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:43:28 +0000

Annual Meeting: The date of the regular annual meeting shall be set by the Officers who shall also set the time and place. If no time and place are set, the meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of May, at 7:30 p.m.

The regular Annual Meeting shall be called for the purpose of approval of the officers’ slate and for the transaction of any and all other business necessary and proper.

Article 3: Membership

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:42:46 +0000

Membership in SABA shall be open to all residents more than 18 years of age whose primary residence is in South Ardmore as defined below whether they be homeowners or year-round renters.

South Ardmore is defined as the neighborhood bounded by the following streets: to the east – County Line; to the south – Wynnewood; to the west – Haverford; and to the north - Ardmore.

Any individual or organization whose beliefs or purpose is compatible with the Mission Statement of SABA may become a member by paying dues.

Article 2: Purpose

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:41:58 +0000

1. Mission Statement:

SABA, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation duly organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. SABA is a non-partisan neighborhood organization dedicated to representing the interests of ordinary residents and homeowners of south Ardmore who wish to maintain and enhance the quality of life in our community.

Article 1: Name and Location

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:33:44 +0000

The name of this organization shall be the South Ardmore Betterment Alliance, Inc. (SABA). The principal location of the Alliance shall be in Ardmore, Delaware County, State of Pennsylvania.

By-Laws

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:33:47 +0000

The organization's bylaws. They are broken down into separate sections below:

Other Sites We Like

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:39:09 +0000

Lower Merion Township Library - Historic Maps

Delaware County Conservation District

Haverford Township Government

Haverford Township Free Library

PA. Dept. of Environmental Protection

SEPA - Resource Conservation and Development Council

Contact Us

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:31:56 +0000

We can be reached at the following addresses:

comments AT sabanews DOT org - General questions and inquiries about SABA.

volunteer AT sabanews DOT org - Volunteering questions or offers to help out.

webmaster AT sabanews DOT org - Concerns or problems with the website.

We can be contacted via Postal Mail at the following address:

South Ardmore Betterment Alliance (SABA)
P.O. Box 772
Ardmore, PA 19003

Service Area Map

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:19:25 +0000

SABA services the following area of Ardmore:

View this map on Google

Who We Are: Officers and Key Volunteers List, May, 2008

dmuth — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:17:47 +0000

SABA is composed of every day citizens all with the same goal: to improve South Ardmore.

President - 2 years (even years): Diane Wilder
Vice-President - 2 years (odd years): Ed Magargee
Recording Secretary - 2 years (even years) – Tenure started Fall 2007: Sarah Domis
Treasurer - 2 years (odd years)- Tenure started Fall 2006: Nancy Telford
Assistant Treasurer – 2 years (even years) – Tenure started Spring 2008: Katrine Sutton
Volunteer Coordinator - 2 years (odd years): Bill Gardner
Web Master - 2 years (odd years) – Tenure started Fall, 2007: Douglas Muth, dmuth (AT) sabanews.org
Public Relations Liaison – 2 years (even years): Peter Jensen and Terry O’Connor