Board Members - Birchwood Neighborhood Association

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About Birchwood Neighborhood

The Birchwood Neighborhood is located in the north-western quadrant of Bellingham, Washington. Bellingham was founded in 1853 and presently has a population of 71,289 people. Outside magazine calls Bellingham one of its 10 “Dream Towns,” noting its close access to shorelines, rivers, the San Juan Islands and the Cascade Mountains. We like to think of the Birchwood Neighborhood as being one of the best in town to live in - The neighborhood is characterized by older, well-kept homes built on large lots (20,000 square feet or greater). The large lots, mature landscaping, and narrow streets lend a rural atmosphere to the neighborhood, creating a welcoming feel for visitors and residents.

Other significant features of the neighborhood include the Bellingham Golf and Country Club, the Squalicum Creek greenbelt, Bellingham Technical College, and Shuksan Middle School. Little Squalicum Park, located just outside the neighborhood boundary, provides salt water frontage on Bellingham Bay. The Bay to Baker Trail and greenway connects Little Squalicum, Birchwood and Squalicum Creek Parks.

If you would like to get in contact with the Birchwood Neighborhood Association, please email:

board@birchwoodneighborhood.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR BIRCHWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC.

President: Adrienne Battis moved to Bellingham in 1997 from Colorado. She is a trained mediator and facilitator and is currently employed as a Community Organizer working to build community and strengthen the lives of Whatcom County residents. Adrienne has lived in Birchwood for six years and thinks this is the best neighborhood she has ever lived in with ample space, beautiful lots and great neighbors. Adrienne joined the BNA Board in January 2008. You may contact her at: adriennebattis@hotmail.com

Secretary: Barbara Campbell has lived on Birchwood Avenue (2 different houses) for 34 years. She has served on the Board for 2 years. Barbara retired from 25 years of teaching in 2001. She was the Birchwood Elementary Librarian from 1991-2001. You may contact her at: campbell2920@comcast.net

Treasurer: Linda Long has lived in the Birchwood Neighborhood for over 12 years. She is a professional gardener and mom who values the open space, proximity to downtown, and unique character of the neighborhood. Linda joined the board in 2008 to help preserve the special characteristics of our neighborhood. You may contact her at: gooddaygardening@clearwire.net

John Coleman

Sue DenAdel has lived in the Birchwood Neighborhood for 34 years. She has been a member of the BNA almost from the beginning of it's origin. She has served as a board member for numerous years and was the secretary of the board for numerous years as well. After the Oeser Company became a Superfund site she became the president of the Oeser Cedar Cleanup Coalition, formed in 1998 by a combination of BNA members as well as others in the community, to represent the Birchwood neighborhood throughout the superfund process by overseeing the EPA. You may contact her at: suedenadel@hotmail.com

Cameron Garcia

Rebecca Schlotterback has lived on and off in Bellingham for 43 years and in the Birchwood Neighborhood for 10 years. She joined the BNA Board in 2006. Becky works for Public Utility District 1 focusing on water resource issues. Contact her at: Rebecca.Schlotterback@comcast.net

Stephanie Twiford was born and raised in Bellingham. After four years in Anchorage Alaska, she moved back to Bellingham, eventually purchasing her aunt & uncles home in the Birchwood neighborhood. She and her husband have two kids that attended Birchwood, Shuksan and Bellingham High School. She was active in PTSA at Birchwood and at Shuksan helping in the greenhouse. She attended City of Bellingham’s Planning Academy I and II and is very interested in working to retaining the neighborhood character of each neighborhood in Bellingham. You might see her riding her bike or walking her golden retriever around the neighborhood. Contact her at: stwiford@comcast.net

Dan Welch

Cari Duffy

Andrew Davis

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If you would like to reach any of the board members, please use the contact form on the website or email us directly: board@birchwoodneighborhood.org