WNA Membership Drive

Greetings, Westmorland neighbors! It’s time for the 2024/25 Westmorland Neighborhood Association (WNA) Annual Membership Drive.

At the heart of the Westmorland experience is our vibrant neighborhood association. We pride ourselves on fostering community bonds and enhancing our neighborhood’s charm. 

Why become a member? Click here and read about the exclusive benefits you receive as a WNA member. 

Your generous donations make a world of difference with:

  • Better living
  • Enabling local business
  • Iconic events
  • Local civic representation
  • Membership benefits
  • Preserving our history
  • Richer communities
  • More fun with a bigger impact

To read more about the service of WNA, click here

The WNA is a force for good in Westmorland, and your membership will help us continue to make our neighborhood a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Every donation, especially larger ones, can make a significant impact. Together, we can ensure our beloved community continues to flourish.

Serving you to the best of our ability,

WNA Board

Instructions to Complete Your Membership Form: (link)

Membership Drive URL: https://westmorland-neighborhood.net/wp3/become-a-wna-member-today/

Why Become a Member of WNA (what’s in it for you?)

Why become a Westmorland Neighborhood Association (WNA) member? Here’s why:

SUPPORT WNA: The most important thing that your membership does is support our neighborhood association for events, communications, green initiatives, neighborhood development, and preserving our legacy.

Want to see the benefits and services of WNA? Here is a quick look.

Communications: Becoming a member adds you to our email list for events sponsored by WNA. You also have the opportunity to sign up members of your family for dog sitting, shoveling, lawn mowing, babysitting, etc. 

Directory Access: Connect with fellow members through a comprehensive printed or digital directory. More to come on our website for our digital directory!

Discount Program: WNA will provide members a physical and digital discount card for local businesses that will start 01/01/2025 and expire 12/31/2025.

Equipment Lending Program: Borrow neighborhood association equipment such as PA speakers, party-sized coffee pots, projector and setup, etc. More to come on our website for our lending program!

Meeting Minutes: Stay relevant with what’s going on in the neighborhood by accessing meeting notes from your neighborhood association. 

Neighborhood Yard Sale: Participate in our annual neighborhood-wide yard sale event.

Raffle Participation: Become a member to enter exclusive raffles for a chance to win various WNA merchandise.

Voting: Have an official vote (one per household) for items needing to be passed through the WNA board. For instance, a proposed change in WNA by-laws. 

By sharing your contact details, you’re not just giving us the means to communicate – you’re entrusting us with a bond. We promise to keep you updated about the latest events and pivotal news. And rest assured, your information remains confidential with us, never to be sold or shared.

The WNA is a force for good in Westmorland, and your membership will help us continue to make our neighborhood a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Every donation, especially larger ones, can make a significant impact. Together, we can ensure our beloved community continues to flourish.

Services of WNA

Simply stated, the Westmorland Neighborhood Association does a lot for the neighborhood and community as a whole:

Better living. Regular family friendly events within walking distance? Sustained partnerships with our schools, churches, government and businesses? Better playgrounds, parks, streets, information? Check! The list goes on and WNA helps make it happen!

See our events, committees and mission (by-laws).

Iconic Events: Revel in our memorable Make Music Madison events, Garden Tours, July 4th Celebrations, Garage Sales, Golf Outings, Halloween Soirees, Santa’s Joyful Visits, Winter Playdates, the sophisticated Wine & Cheese gatherings, and Easter egg hunts! And let’s not forget, the new Summer Nights @ Westmorland Concert Series!

Subscribe to our event calendar. 

Local civic representation. Local elections, zoning changes, bus routes… WNA helps provide opportunities for everyone in our neighborhood to interact with and be heard by local government. We are stronger together.

See our events and communications promoting these opportunities.

Enabling local business. We facilitate commerce on a hyperlocal scale. We develop trusted relationships with sponsors for our events, provide them with ways to reach our community, and purchase from local vendors to make our events. We prosper and win together.

See our business sponsors from our Summer Nights @ Westmorland Park series.

Richer communities. Safe, beautiful, well-organized environments and communities are highly-valued. And it’s not just property values, it’s goodwill among people. WNA creates an abundance of connections and opportunities for our neighborhood and beyond.

See our business sponsors from our Summer Nights @ Westmorland Park series.

Preserving our history. Understanding our history is part of how we understand our present. The cherished memories we make in the moment are part of that story, and WNA supports preserving them for future generations. We better understand where we are going and why by better understanding where we came from.

See our History Committee page. 

Exclusive member benefits. Communications, directory access, equipment lending program, meeting minutes, neighborhood yard sale participation, raffle participation and voting are all exclusive membership benefits.

See our member benefits page.

More fun. Bigger impact. Membership makes it possible for WNA to not just sustain but improve. Your support means WNA can continually reinvest in processes, technology, and partnerships to deliver better experiences to everyone more efficiently. We get to focus on what truly matters, and have more fun while doing it in a way that’s just not possible without our member’s support!

Volunteer on our membership form! 

See our annual meetings posts.

Final Summer Nights is Coming Up! 9/23, 4-8pm

Summer Sounds & Sustainable Sips: Bring Your Mug to Westmorland’s Summer Nights!

The Westmorland Neighborhood Association (WNA) proudly presents our final and much-anticipated “Summer Nights @ Westmorland” event. Join us on 9/23 from 4-8pm at the scenic Westmorland Park for an evening dedicated to community bonding, sublime entertainment, and delicious refreshments.

All proceeds from this delightful evening will go towards the Westmorland Park Improvements.

For more information on the event, reference the 9/23 Summer Nights events page.

WNA Board

Halloween Coordinator Needed

Halloween is a time-honored tradition here in Westmorland, and we need a dedicated and spirited individual who’s ready to take on the role of making this year’s event an unforgettable one. Do you have fun ideas for kid-friendly games, spooky decor, or a haunted house? Do you love coordinating community events, making people smile, and embracing the Halloween spirit? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

As the Halloween Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating the planning and execution of the Halloween event.
  • Collaborating with the Westmorland Neighborhood Association Board.
  • Encouraging community involvement and participation.
  • Managing decorations, food, and activities planning.
  • Ensuring a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for all residents.

No experience is necessary, just a love for Halloween and a passion for bringing the community together. Whether you’re a seasoned event planner or someone who just loves to make people smile, this is a wonderful opportunity to help shape a cherished community tradition.

If you have a passion for Halloween and a desire to strengthen our community bonds, please consider taking on this crucial role. Contact the Westmorland Neighborhood Association (wna1941@gmail.com) ASAP!

Together, we can ensure that Westmorland continues to shine brightly on Halloween night, providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Your leadership could make all the difference, and we eagerly await your response.

Summer Nights Event Coming Up

Summer Sounds & Sustainable Sips:
September 3rd, 4-8pm

Bring Your Mug to Westmorland’s Summer Nights!

The Westmorland Neighborhood Association (WNA) proudly presents the much-anticipated “Summer Nights @ Westmorland event. Join us on 9/3 at the scenic Westmorland Park for an evening dedicated to community bonding, sublime entertainment, and delicious refreshments. All proceeds from this delightful evening will go towards the Westmorland Park Improvements. We are introducing a “sustainable sips” theme, bring your own mug/tumbler! 

Even highlights

Stellar Performances

The evening is set to kick off with some movement and inspiration, led by Pogie the Yogie.  Afterward, the kids will be serenaded by the fun singalongs performed by Casey Day. Around 5pm, the music will be kicking up, led by the Sean Michael Dargan Trio-Band leading to the climax of the evening with the rhythmic grooves of the Adem Tresfaye Band.Sound will be exquisitely managed by the renowned Veena Productions to ensure every note reaches your heart.

Gastronomic Delights

From mouth-watering food carts to refreshing beverages, there’s something for everyone. Relish the global flavors from Thailand in a Truck and Jolly Frog.Quench your thirst with Gray’s Brewery Root Beer or try an array of beers including the crispy Miller Lite, the rich Badger State On Wisconsin American Amber Ale, the refreshing Toppling Goliath Radiant Haze Hazy IPA, the tasty Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue Pale Ale, the festive Central Waters Octoberfest and the smooth Heineken 0.0 (non-alcoholic). For cider lovers, the Redd’s Wicked Apple awaits.Fancy a seltzer? We’ve got Truly and White Claw! And don’t forget to round off the feast with some ice cream!

Family-Friendly Entertainment

For our younger guests and the young-at-heart, Magical Bubbles will be present to dazzle, while the jumbo Bounce House promises bouncy fun. And as the summer sun is still heating us up, cool down with the sprinkler or have a playful fight with reusable water balloons.

Event Sponsors

We would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible sponsors who have generously supported this event:Cait and Ryan Berry of Insiders Realty, Faith Morledge of Sprinkman Real Estate, Matt Winzenried Real Estate Partners, Lauer Realty Group, McGrath Property Group, Monroe Street Family Dental, and Stevens Construction.

Donate to the WNA Park Fund: Use this QR code to donate directly to our WNA Park Fund. Let’s continue to make Westmorland a place we can all be proud to call home!

Details At A Glance

Summer Nights @ Westmorland Park
Summer Sounds and Sustainable Sips: Bring Your Mug to Westmorland’s Summer
Nights!

  • Date: 9/3
  • Time: 4-8 pm
  • Location: Westmorland Park
  • Purpose: Fundraiser for Westmorland Park Improvements

See you there, under the stars, amidst the gentle summer breeze, and the heartwarming sounds of music and laughter.

From the WNA Board
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Why Become a Member of the Westmorland Neighborhood Association?

Why become a Westmorland Neighborhood Association (WNA) member?

Here’s why: At the heart of the Westmorland experience is our vibrant neighborhood association. We pride ourselves on fostering community bonds and enhancing our neighborhood’s charm. Here’s where your generous donations make a world of difference:

Iconic Events: Revel in our memorable Make Music Madison, Garden Tours, July 4th Celebrations, Garage Sales, Golf Outings, Halloween Soirees, Santa’s Joyful Visits, Winter Playdates, the sophisticated Wine & Cheese gatherings, and future Easter egg hunts! Also added to the WNA programming is the Summer Nights @ Westmorland Concert Series! 

Community Communication: Stay informed with the renowned Westmorland Courier and our comprehensive neighborhood directory (provided only to members), while being a supporter of the ongoing costs of our WNA website, MailChimp email platform, and PO box for mail. 

Green Initiatives: Actively contribute to the preservation and enhancement of our greenspaces. The Greenspace Committee for Westmorland Neighborhood and Westmorland Park plays a pivotal role in maintaining the lush landscapes, organizing planting initiatives, and ensuring that our parks remain a sanctuary for residents and wildlife alike.

Neighborhood Development: Witness the magic your contributions bring to the Westmorland neighborhood. From hosting community forums to driving vital infrastructure upgrades and enhancing the Westmorland Park, we’re dedicated to elevating the quality of life in Westmorland. Experience firsthand the positive impact of your support at Westmorland Park – a cherished spot where countless memories are forged!

Preserving Our Legacy: Support the vital work of our History Committee. Since its inception in April 2002, the committee has been instrumental in highlighting our community’s rich history. Their early efforts included a comprehensive survey to gauge residents’ interest in historical projects. The feedback led to cherished initiatives like the historical articles in the Westmorland Courier — with an impressive 100+ consecutive articles published since November 2003. Furthermore, the committee has diligently archived historical materials since 2003, ensuring our neighborhood’s stories remain preserved for future generations. Your membership will champion these efforts and continue our neighborhood’s legacy. 

Westmorland Merch: Show your Westmorland pride! As a member, you’ll be automatically added to a raffle to win complimentary Westmorland merchandise. From T-shirts and mugs to stickers, these items are not only stylish but also great conversation starters! Your free merchandise will be based on your donation level.

By sharing your contact details, you’re not just giving us the means to communicate – you’re entrusting us with a bond. We promise to keep you updated about the latest events and pivotal news. And rest assured, your information remains confidential with us, never to be sold or shared.

The WNA is a force for good in Westmorland, and your membership will help us continue to make our neighborhood a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Every donation, especially larger ones, can make a significant impact. Together, we can ensure our beloved community continues to flourish.

2024-2025 Membership Drive on Now!
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