OWE Mission Statement, Committee List & Chairs

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Old West End Association Mission Statement

The objectives of the Old West End Association are:

  1. Create and maintain a community atmosphere that encourages a harmonious neighborhood that celebrates diversity and inclusion and stands against racism and all other forms of discrimination;
  2. Improve and maintain the safety and security of Old West End residents and property;
  3. Improve and maintain the quality and equality of education for children residing in the Old West End;
  4. Improve and maintain the dissemination of accurate information about the Old West End, its property, and its spirit as a neighborhood community;
  5. Preserve the historic and aesthetic qualities of property located in the Old West End;
  6. Provide a means for people to meet and nurture friendships;
  7. Coordinate any areas of neighborhood concerns with other neighborhood groups and organizations; and 
  8. Address any other areas the OWEA deems to be of interest or service to the residents of the Old West End.

The Old West End Association consists of the following committees:

ARBORETUM – The Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum, established in 1986, is a serene two-acre park located at the corner of Robinwood and Delaware Avenues. The former site of St. Luke’s Hospital, the park was named in memory of Agnes (Aggie) Reynolds Jackson recognizing her devotion and hard work for the Old West End. This park is maintained by volunteer neighbors with over 60 varieties of trees, shrubs and flowering bushes. Workdays are once a month from spring through fall with dates posted on the website and in the park. Events include Music in the Park concerts performed throughout the summer, the Fall Marketplace and other seasonal events. 

BUSINESS/NETWORKING – The Business Networking Committee seeks to promote and support business owners or individuals interested in owning or developing businesses within the boundaries of the Old West End. The group meets to share information and discuss any issues of interest to its members.

EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIP – OWEA Education Scholarship Committee focuses on the educational advancement and support of our neighborhood students and local schools. We award a scholarship yearly to an individual furthering their post-high school education.

NBI – Neighborhood Beautification and Improvement Grant – The NBI Grant program committee oversees and makes recommendations to the Executive Board for expenditures from the Neighborhood Beautification and Improvement Fund. This grant is not for improvements on private property or residences but instead for public areas and buildings. The committee establishes parameters for accountability, oversight and reporting to the OWEA on progress. To apply for a grant, please refer to the OWEA website for more information.

O.W.E. FESTIVAL – The Old West End Association is responsible for planning and funding the annual Old West End Festival, which is held the first full weekend in June. It includes Historic Home Tours, Art Fair, Marketplace, Food Concessions, Entertainment on two stages, the King Wamba Carnival Parade, Children’s Activities, many garage sales and much more. It takes over 350 volunteers to put on the festival. Festival is an easy and great way to meet neighbors while helping the neighborhood! Funds raised during the festival are reinvested into the neighborhood.

PRESERVATION – The purpose of the Preservation Committee is to engage in focused activities designed to preserve the historic and esthetic qualities of the Old West End. The committee undertakes salvage efforts, conducts educational sessions and works with homeowners to identify resources to help them with preservation efforts. It also strives to identify at-risk properties to prevent them from falling into disrepair during periods of vacancy.

Old West End Association

P.O. Box 4652

Toledo, OH 43610

toledooldwestend.com

2023 Old West End Festival Steering Committee

Jeni Belt, Dustin Hostetler, Christine Palmer, Kent Illenden, Dan Schmitt, Jeremy Mahler and Stephanie Taylor.

Committee Chairs

5K Run/Walk – Tom Guyton 

Art Fair – Tara Hubbard 

Beer Pavilion – Gloria Minard 

Buskers – Justin Bays 

Marketplace – Jane Petitjean 

Children’s Area – Pam Snyder & Shelly Varelli 

Entertainment – Scott & Melissa Ramsey 

Food Vendors – Jeremy Mahler 

Glenwood Park – Joyce Singer 

Graphics/Guidebook/Printing – Kent Illenden 

House Tours – Stephanie Taylor & Jeni Belt 

Inclusivity – Tanasio Loudermill 

Info Booth – Bernadette Graham 

PR – Dan Finkel 

Parade – Paulette Mills & Chris Hanley 

Physical Set-Up – Dan Ankenbrandt & Rob Ankenbrandt

Refuse – Kevin Schmenk, Joe Patay & Mike Wagner 

Security – Brad Arps 

Shuttle – Josh Thurston 

Treasurer – Charlie Russell 

Underwriting – Dan Schmitt & Dave Petitjean 

Volunteers – Stas Krukowski 

Website – Jemma Hostetler 

Yard/Garage Sales – Michelle Atkinson

Infrastructure/Tents – Chuck Madrigal & Finley Gleason

Friday Night Glow Roll – Keith Cook  

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