Committees

Get involved with SRG through our active committees.

Beautification Committee

Maintains public areas including 9th & Sidney Triangle, Soulard Market Park Celebration garden, Soulard Station garden, Aboussie Park, and Pontiac Square Park gardens. Provides potted containers throughout the neighborhood.

Chair: Jeff Weitzel Email

Code & Zoning Committee and Plan Review Team

Reviews plans for exterior alterations, new construction, and demolition within the Soulard Historic District. Works with residents, property owners, and developers to ensure compliance with historic standards.

Communications Committee

Manages the Soulard Renaissance Newspaper (quarterly), The Blaster monthly email newsletter, social media (Facebook and Instagram), and the soulard.org website.

Chair: Brenton Henry Email

Community Involvement & Events Committee

Organizes neighborhood events including parades, outdoor movie showings, block parties, and recreational sporting events.

Chair: Topher Jaworski Email

Development Committee

Secures funds through grant writing and merchandise sales. Runs the Soulard Summer Concert Series and other annual fundraising events supporting SRG programs and initiatives.

Chair: Jim Dallas Email

Historical Committee

Preserves and shares neighborhood heritage. Offers house history research service for members, maintains historical markers, and provides content for neighborhood tours.

Chair: Veronica Putz Email

Membership Committee

Recruits members, publishes the annual Membership Roster, hosts the annual May Membership Drive and Party, and delivers welcome gift bags to new homeowners in Soulard.

Chair: Christina Del Azodi Email

Parlour Tour Committee

Plans and coordinates the annual Soulard Holiday Parlour Tour, held the first weekend in December. One of Soulard's most beloved traditions for over 50 years.

Chair: Neal Thompson Email

Properties & Soulard Station Committee

Maintains SRG-owned property, specifically Soulard Station — a former Route 66 service station now used for meetings and community functions.

Chair: Bonita Leiber Email

Safety Committee

Promotes a safe environment through neighborhood watch programs, educational workshops, safety awareness campaigns, and a security camera database.

Chair: Dana Woodall Email