Committees, led by a board member and staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers, are where a majority of the planning, organization, and services delivered to the community originate. As an all-volunteer group, the ELNCA is always looking for new volunteers to help us “get it done.”
If you would like to become involved, click on any of the committees to learn more about their work and contact the board member who heads it up to volunteer. Or if you’re not sure what you’d like to do and would like to become more involved, contact us. We’ll help you find a spot to put your talents to work!
The Beautification & Historic Preservation Committee coordinates and/or develops initiatives, programs or activities that will enhance the beautification of the community, and increases the general knowledge of the Membership of the historical nature of the neighborhood and its residents.
The Giving & Scholarship Committee stays abreast of, and circulates information about, news and events from Atlanta Public Schools, Drew Charter School, and other Educational/School operations in the area that affect local residents.
The Giving Committee provides grants twice a year to local 501c(3) nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools that directly support residents of East Lake/Kirkwood/Edgewood/Oakhurst and/or NPU-O. We also annually award scholarships for graduating seniors from East Lake moving ahead to post graduate educational opportunities.
The Parks Committee coordinates the annual Park/Creek clean up day and serves as the liaison with the City Dept of Parks and Recreation and Park Pride for ongoing maintenance and updates to East Lake Park as well as in conjunction with District 5 Councilperson’s office and Park Pride participates in the Park Pride Grant Program.
The Social & Fundraising Committee will be a consistent group that will manage all fundraising, social events, and philanthropic activities throughout the year. Volunteer individuals are encouraged to help on individual events who may not need to/want to be members of the committee. The committee will be responsible for the following: Fundraising events: "A Grave Affair" Halloween event, Tour of Homes, and others throughout the year Social events: Wind Down Wednesdays, Easter Egg Hunt, Holiday Party and more. Philanthropic activities that benefit the community, Toy Drive, and others.
The Transportation Committee serves as Liaison between the Membership, Board, District 5 and the Councilpersons office, NPU-O, ADOT, GDOT, participate in Focus Groups and Task Forces, Compile and Update the ongoing and upcoming Project List and its effect on East Lake. Communicate and Update the Board and General Membership on Projects.
The Zoning Committee develops the Association’s expertise and/or advisory resources to give strategic and technical support on county and city land use, zoning, development and related issues to the President, Board and Members. Review applications submitted to the Association prior to presentation at the General Meeting during which the applicant will be presenting. Provide general guidance to the applicant on relevant processes and to adequately engage community (e.g. neighbor input, provide community member contact information) Respond to community member enquiries and/or concerns related to zoning/planning applications and direct to relevant resources as able.