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Officers           Melissa Saubers 816-333-1104   President     Saubers & Co. Realtors                   Steve Corbin 913-649-5300   1st Vice President     Raymond James Financial Services                   Dr. Aaron McDonald 816-361-2225   2nd Vice President     Center of Life Chiropractic                   Jerry Singer 816-444-8525   Secretary     Jerry Singer Automotive Services                   Pat O'Boyle 816-210-8490   Treasurer     Ward Parkway Homes Assn.                   Marti Lee 816-523-5553   Executive Director     Waldo Area Business Association                   Becky Beck 816-361-2939   Past President     American Family Insurance                   Directors           Barry Freese 816-363-4084   Broadway United Methodist Church                   Chris Lewellen 816-444-8080   Lew's Grill and Bar                   Don King 816-276-7000   Research Brookside Campus                   Dr. Aaron McDonald 816-361-2225   Center of Life Chiropractic                   Laurie Hines 816-333-9060   Waldo Homes Association                   Roy True 816-237-0700   The True Law Firm                   Steve Corbin 816-363-1178   Edward Jones Investments                   Steve Lyddon 816-756-1993   Jackson Hewitt Tax Service                   Steven Kyser 816-860-8251   UMB Bank                   Susan Mitchell 816-361-0616   Wednesday Magazine                   Advisory Directors           Mark Melms 816-767-3639   Union Bank                   Bette Smith 816-333-4200   Dave Smith, The Lampmaker                   Sam Gromowsky 816-523-4566   Almar Printing                   Norman O. Besheer 816-523-0777   Gunter Pest Management                   Tom Johnston 816-361-2423   Johnston Insurance Agency                   Darrell Spoon 816-444-7774   Swyden Cleaners                   Betty Tillotson 816-960-4551   Betty Tillotson Dance Studio                   Dr. John J. Turley 816-444-1810   Turley, Drs. John J. and John W.                   Committees and Chairpersons           Membership Steve Corbin                 Programs Bette Smith                 Promotions Becky Beck                 Security Barry Freese                 ATA Representatives Dr. John J. Turley                 ATA Representatives Norman Besheer                 Historian Betty Tillotson                 Legal Advisor Norman Besheer                 Other

Waldo Area Business Association Accomplishments Waldo Area Plan:  Assisted city planners in developing the Waldo Area Plan which describes the existing conditions, proposed land use, and implementation steps for the Waldo community. The plan was adopted by the city in 1998. Facade Improvement Plan:  Assisted fourteen property and business owners along Wornall Road in the renovation of 19 storefronts. More than $40,000 was received from government grants with more than $270,000 in private reinvestment. WABA Directory:  Annually produced and distributed 5,000 WABA directories to businesses and residents in Waldo. WABA Membership:  Over the past several years, increased membership to more than 175 businesses, associations and institutions, further increasing the organization's credibility and effectiveness for serving the communities. Advocate for Area Businesses:  Provided administrative support and technical assistance to area businesses in dealing with city codes, zoning, liquor control, and ordinance requirements. Waldo Best Awards:  Established a positive reinforcement program that monthly acknowledges oustanding appearances of properties in Waldo. Crime Prevention:  Monitored area crime situations, coordinated with Kansas City Police Department in developing and implementing the Community Police Action Cooperative (CPAC). Waldo Gateway:  In conjuction with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, raised funds for the construction of the Waldo monument at 75th St. and Wornall Rd. and the addition of a flagpole. Waldo Fall Festival:  Organized an annual family community event to showcase Waldo and provide a day of activity and celebration in Waldo. Networking Events:  Held monthly AM and PM networking events and luncheons to provide networking and communication opportunities for community members. Monthly Newsletters:  Produced and distributed monthly newsletters informing the community of area activities, information, and news.

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