About GPRA

GPRA Mission Statement

The mission of Ginter Park Residents Association (GPRA) is to inspire a vibrant community in our Historic Neighborhood* by providing a forum for sharing information, connecting neighbors, promoting activities that encourage civic responsibility and involvement. We are a volunteer association striving to make our neighborhood a better place to live. Membership is open to all who reside in Ginter Park. *Historic designation granted in 1986.

Vision and Values

• Promote open discussion of neighborhood issues
• Pursue solutions and actions favored by members
• Monitor and inform GPRA member of private initiatives and public policies significant to Ginter Park
• Safe walkable streets
• Managing development while ensuring livable density, maintaining architectural integrity of the Historic Neighborhood
• Achieving a sense of community and security by encouraging responsibility, involvement and pride among all residents
• Active relationships with civic organizations and government agencies to promote neighborhood issues

 

Be Part of the SOLUTION! How often have you seen something in the neighborhood that made you think "Someone needs to do something about that...". To create a better neighborhood, be part of the SOLUTION. Join with your neighbors whom volunteer their time and energy. The committees are listed below with the neighbors that coordinate them. Please take time to be a great neighbor.

Address:
GPRA
P.O. Box 25374
Richmond, VA 23260

We are a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and contributions, bequests, devises and gifts are deductable to the maximum extent allowed by law.

View our IRS determination letter (pdf)
Ginter Park Residents Association Bylaws (pdf)

GPRA BOARD
President:	Norma Murdoch-Kitt	president@ginterpark.org
Vice-President:	Shanan Chambers	vicepresident@ginterpark.org
Secretary:	Julianne Condrey	secretary@ginterpark.org
Treasurer:	Amy Whalen	treasurer@ginterpark.org
Immediate Past President:	Open	pastpresident@ginterpark.org

DISTRICT N
N1:	Kate Martin	districtN1@ginterpark.org
N2:	Monica Murphy	districtN2@ginterpark.org
N3:	Open	districtN3@ginterpark.org
DISTRICT E
E1:	Gwen Davis	districtE1@ginterpark.org
E2:	Shawn Smith	districtE2@ginterpark.org
DISTRICT S
S1:	Margee Smithers	districtS1@ginterpark.org
S2:	Vacant	districtS2@ginterpark.org
DISTRICT W
W1:	Sidney Bland	districtW1@ginterpark.org
W2:	John Marriner	districtW2@ginterpark.org
W3:	Dave Karns	districtW3@ginterpark.org

COMMITTEES
Finance Committee Chair:	Kathie Avery	finance@ginterpark.org
Membership:	Maggie Stewart	membership@ginterpark.org
Members-at-Large:	Becca Rosner and Prudence Justis	member_at_large@ginterpark.org
Planning & Zoning:	Stephen Weisensale	zoning@ginterpark.org
Program Chair:	Melody Imburg	programs@ginterpark.org
Public Safety:	Open	safety@ginterpark.org
Welcome:	Susie Burtch	welcome@ginterpark.org
Beautification:	Susan Rebillot	homeandgarden@ginterpark.org
House & Garden Tour:	Susan Rebillot	homeandgarden@ginterpark.org
Newsletter:	Anne Thorn, 353-9363	sannethorn@aol.com
Advertising:	Prudence Justis	Advertising@ginterpark.org
Website:	Jan Smoot	Webmaster