The Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association is holding its last meeting before the summer break tonight at 7:00 pm at LaSalle-Backus Education Campus (501 Riggs Road NE, enter on Madison & Riggs). If you have been wanting to get involved in community affairs, come on out and sign up to volunteer on a committee:

• Youth Development/Recreation – Further the development and maintenance of the recreational facilities, after school programs, youth leagues, etc.
• Education – Promote and improve the education facilities in the area, including schools, libraries, etc.
• City services/Public safety – Further the development, maintenance and improvement of City-provided services and promote a crime-free community in partnership with the police department, residents, businesses, etc.
• Membership – Solicit & collect member dues, maintain list of paid members, and plan activities to generate interest & membership in the Association 
• Budget/Auditing Committee – Obtain financial records of the Association, conduct audit, and submit report to leadership of the Association
• Nominating Committee – Nominate a slate of candidates for officers of the Association
• Seniors/Community Economic Development – Further development, knowledge, and use of services targeted for seniors; further development of high standard of living for residents and participate in community planning
• Newsletter – Provide a quality newsletter & help distribute the newsletter 
• Communication – Responsible for engagement and outreach to residents through social media, creation/maintenance of LRCA website, and other forms of communication
• 501(c)(3) – Research feasibility of making Association 501(c)(3) organization
• LRCA Development Task Force – Review development projects and work with residents, elected officials, and developers to ensure projects consider issues such as density, traffic, public safety, affordability, local job growth, etc.