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Santa Monica is one of California's most architecturally, culturally, and historically significant communities.

The Conservancy was started in August 2002 by a group of residents who wanted to celebrate and protect our Santa Monica's historic treasures. Many of the founders had recently come together to successfully defeat an anti-Landmarks ballot measure that threatened to eviscerate Santa Monica's preservation ordinance.

MISSION STATEMENT
The Santa Monica Conservancy works to promote widespread understanding and appreciation of the cultural, social, economic and environmental benefits of historic preservation. Through educational programs, assistance and advocacy, the Conservancy reinforces the importance of preserving the historic resources of Santa Monica's unique urban landscape.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board comes from neighborhoods throughout the city and includes:

Carol Lemlein, President
Susan McCarthy, Vice-President
Tom Cleys, Treasurer
David Kaplan, Secretary
Marcello Vavala, Past-President
Ken Breisch
Joel Brand
Bruce Cameron
Mike Deasy
Michael Folonis
Nina Fresco
Sherrill Kushner
Ruthann Lehrer
Susan McCarthy
Nancy O'Neill
John Zinner


COMMITTEES
The Conservancy's work is performed by committees. To volunteer for a committee or for special events, see our contact us page.

- Programs
Our Programs Committee plans historic, architectural and neighborhood tours in Santa Monica, house salons, lectures, seminars and all other Conservancy events.

- Governmental Affairs
The Governmental Affairs Committee works with city staff, the city council and other community leaders to improve procedures, policies and their implementation for historic preservation in Santa Monica.

- Advocacy
The Advocacy Committee serves as the "watchdog" of the Conservancy. It helps save the cultural and historic treasures of our community as well as works proactively to identify and save these assets. It handles public education efforts and lobbying City officials and community leaders.

- Communications and Publications
This committee coordinates communications to the public and our membership. It produces our newsletter, publications, the website, announcements and press releases.

- Membership
Membership handles all aspects of recruiting and retaining our critically important support base.

- Executive Committee
This committee consists of the President, immediate Past-President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer of the board of directors and provides leadership and strategic direction to organization.

To learn more, see our membership and events pages or get in touch with us directly via phone, mail or email.