Love Westfield? Get Involved!
WNIA is powered by neighbors who want to make a difference in our community. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a way to get involved! Become a member, attend a community meeting, volunteer at an event, join a committee, or share your skills and ideas.
Membership is just $10 per year, per household, and helps support neighborhood events, beautification and cleanup efforts, community communications, advocacy, and other projects that bring Westfield neighbors together. Check out a list of member benefits below!
Direct Civic Influence
Members get voting rights to elect board leadership, a platform to discuss pressing local issues directly with elected officials and the police, and a way to directly shape the community's official stance on local zoning and commercial development.
Collective Advocacy
By pooling resources, the community can effectively tackle safety, greening initiatives, and push for local improvements together. A larger membership body gives the neighborhood a stronger collective voice and greater leverage when lobbying city agencies for infrastructure, safety, and traffic improvements.
Enhanced Community Connection
You gain access to neighborhood social events and volunteer committees, fostering long-term relationships and a deeper sense of home. Active participation builds a reliable network of neighbors, nurturing a deep sense of belonging, mutual support, and multi-generational bonds by connecting long-term residents and newcomers.
Community Pride, Safety, and Maintenance
Contributing to local initiatives creates a profound sense of personal ownership and pride in our neighborhood. Active care for shared spaces unites residents to enhance the Westfield community around a common love of neighborhood. Members collectively focus on preserving neighborhood character by aligning new developments with the area's historic charm, creating a safer environment that fosters a sense of shared responsibility, security, and a lasting legacy for a vibrant Westfield.
🌟 Interested in Joining the WNIA Board?
Board elections are coming up in November!
We’re looking for Westfield neighbors who care about our community and want to help shape what comes next. You don’t need special experience — just an interest in getting involved, sharing your ideas, and working with other neighbors to make Westfield better. To apply to serve, fill out a WNIA board application via jotform.
Questions?
We’d love to talk with you about opportunities to get involved before the November elections. Contact us by email or reach out during a community event to learn more.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Officers:
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President: The President leads board meetings, sets the agenda, and works to represent the interests of the WNIA to the community and local government. This role is pivotal in fostering collaboration among board members and ensuring that organizational objectives are met.
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Vice President: The Vice President supports the President and is prepared to assume their responsibilities when needed. Additionally, this role involves coordinating the transition from the previous administration and managing the association's social media and communication.
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Secretary: The Secretary is responsible for taking detailed minutes during meetings, publishing approved minutes, and sharing meeting agendas with board members.
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Treasurer: The Treasurer maintains the association's finances, manages the checkbook, and provides regular financial reports to both the board and the membership.
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Member-at-large: As a non-specific role, this position will help the board in various tasks and take on additional responsibilities as needed. This may include assisting with event planning, community outreach, or other projects relevant to WNIA's mission.
Requirements:
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You must live in Westfield
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All positions are for one calendar year (unless filling an open spot mid-year).
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Board members should be able to regularly attend board and community meetings, assist with chairing and serving on WNIA committees, and to chair and / or help at some WNIA association events.
