About HARBOR, Inc.

MISSION STATEMENT

To bring together the Greater Harbor Springs Community by providing a platform for cooperation and communication; by encouraging participation through education and discussion; by facilitating the understanding and implementation of multiple plans and proposals; and by promoting, protecting, and maintaining the common vision for the Greater Harbor Springs Community.

PERSONS INVOLVED

The Membership is open to anyone who resides in the City of Harbor Springs and the Townships of West Traverse, Little Traverse, Readmond, Friendship, Pleasantview, and Cross Village, Emmet County, Michigan, who apply for membership.

The Board of Directors consists of forty-seven (47) members detailed in the Bylaws
The Executive Committee consists of seven (7) members of the Board of Directors.

MEETINGS

Annual Meeting – The members hold an annual meeting in August of each year for the purpose of reviewing the activities of the group for the preceding year, including distributions for charitable purposes, to review its financial condition, to elect the eight (8) at large Directors and to conduct such business as may be necessary. The 2005 Annual Meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2005 at 7:00, location TBA.

Board of Director's Meetings - The Board of Director's hold quarterly meetings that are set at the first meeting following the Annual Meeting each year. Meetings in 2005 are scheduled for Wednesday March 2, Wednesday June 1 and Wednesday August 31 at 8:00 am, location varies.

Executive Committee Meetings - The Executive Committee meets approximately every three weeks throughout the year.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

The Harbor Area Regional Board of Resources, Inc. (HARBOR, Inc.) is a citizen based, non-profit, Michigan Corporation. The organization is the result of a grass-roots effort by concerned citizens and members of local governments and associations who share a common goal of controlling and coordinating growth in the greater Harbor Springs Community.

FUNDING

HARBOR, Inc. is funded through the generous support of local property owners and residents. Additional funding is received for projects through various granting organizations and local foundations. Click here to contribute.