What is Newcomers & Neighbors?Newcomers & Neighbors of Whatcom County provides an opportunity for newcomers, as well as established residents in our community, to meet, socialize and to share and learn about the diverse opportunities this area has to offer. Our membership includes individuals with diverse life experiences and interests. Many in our club have lived in the community and been members for many years and offer a welcoming resource for those making it their new home. We invite you to be part of this vibrant group. Please contact us today and begin making friends and connections. We are looking forward to getting to know you! | View these pictures here |
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| President's Message October 2024 From Mark Kennedy Dear Fellow Newcomers and Neighbors, Monthly Forum Over the summer, the Board of Directors discussed whether or not to change the format of the monthly meeting. An important consideration was the fact that attendance at the monthly luncheons at the Bellingham Yacht Club was never enough to cover the cost of the caterer and the venue. Consequently, the Board announced in August that a Monthly Forum would replace the Monthly Luncheon in a new location and without a catered lunch. We were excited to secure a speaker from the Academy for Lifelong Learning for the September forum, but unfortunately we had to cancel the forum since only four (4) members signed up for the event. It's clear the Board needs to hear from you, the N&N members, your suggestions regarding the monthly meetings. To this end, the Board encourages members to attend a general meeting of the Newcomers & Neighbors Club on Wednesday, November 13th, at 1:00 PM at the WECU Education Center at 511 E Holly in Bellingham. The meeting room is on the ground floor, and there is plenty of off-street parking in the parking lot attached to the building. In addition to hearing from you regarding the monthly meeting, the Nominating Committee for next year's Board of Directors will announce the slate of candidates for the five elected positions. Further details regarding the meeting will be provided in next month's newsletter. We ask that you sign up for the meeting so we can make adequate preparations for the number of attendees. You can register in advance by clicking on November General Membership Meeting. 2025 Board of Directors As prescribed by the N&N bylaws. the Board of Directors has formed a Nominating Committee to prepare a slate of candidates for the election of next year's Board of Directors. The committee is seeking nominees for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Director. Members can either nominate themselves or another active member of the club for any of the above positions. If you nominate someone else, please make sure that the person is willing to serve in the position. Members can submit nominations to the Nominating Committee until December 7th, one week prior to our annual meeting on December 12th, when we will hold the election for the new Board. Active members may submit nominations by email to me on behalf of the Nominating Committee at mekennedy2001@comcast.net; by postal mail to Newcomers and Neighbors of Whatcom County, P.O. Box 30863, Bellingham, WA, 98228; or in person at the November general meeting. I look forward to seeing you at the monthly forum on November 13th if not before at one of the many planned activities for October. Mark | Our Facebook Page |
