GACC Committees

Through the formation of committees, the GACC is able to work on short and long-term projects that align with and help achieve our objectives, which are to: 

• Provide a forum to discuss issues of mutual concern;
• Establish working groups and committees to facilitate issue resolution;
• Promote activities that enhance and enrich the community;
• Make improvements to the community in order to protect the unique character of the Avenues;
• Provide and expand communication links with government, civic and community organizations;
• Provides benefit to the broader Avenues community with the use of GACC funds. 
• The Council may take actions or positions that impact the greater community and fall under the above objectives.

2025 GACC Standing Committees:

• Avenues Community Grants – Peg Aldermen Chair, Joseph Murphy, Hilary Jacob, Michael Hughes, Gwen Springmeyer.
• Bylaws and SOP’s – Joseph Murphy & Gwen Springmeyer Co-Chairs, Dianne Leonard, Michael Hughes, Merrilee Morgan.
• Civic Engagement – David Berg Chair, Gwen Springmeyer, Steve Miller.
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – Carleton DeTar, Lori Galindo, Scott Rosenbush.
• Finance – Ryan Kendrick Chair, Gwen Springmeyer, Phil Carrol, Michael Hughes.
• Land Use – Jim Jenkin Chair, Chad Ariss, Robyn Christensen, Daniel Gaffin, Jim Jenkin, Merrilee Morgan, Michael Hughes, Jenni Thompson, David Richardson.
• Memory Grove Committee – Kathryn Wright, Chair, Phil Carroll, Brian Berkelbach
• Memory Grove Foundation – Craig Ogan, Michael Hughes
• Nominating Committee – Joseph “Jurphy” Murphy, Chair
• Orange Crossing Flags – Jill Van Langeveld, Michael Hughes
• Popperton Plots Community Garden – Michael Hughes, Ed Lauffer, Becca Dewey
• Newsletter Committee – Olivia Christianson Editor, Michael Hughes, Barack Williard
• Web Page Committee – Michael Hughes, Webmaster
• Social Media Committee – Mary Grayzel Chair, Brian Berkelbach, Robyn Christensen, Joseph Murphy
• Street Fair – Joseph “Jurphy” Murphy Chair, Gwen Springmeyer, Hannah Laser, Heather Hubbard, Jeannie Perfili, Jennifer Gueldner, Jessica Dalrymple, Michael Hughes, Jill Van Langeveld, Jim Dalrymple, Karen Brittain, Kathryn Wright, Lois Harris, Lori Galindo, Meghan Horner, Paul Walton, Peg Alderman, Phil Carroll, Robyn Christensen, Sam Pannunzio, Scott Wilson, Shannon MacMillan
• Wildfire Preparedness – Amy Merritt-Smith Chair

GACC Ad Hoc Committees

• None at this time

The GACC would like to thank all the above for their volunteer service in making the Avenues a better place to live!

The Avenues Council also has residents who serve as volunteers on various City and Civic Boards:

• SLC City Creek Water Treatment Plant Advisory Board – Kathryn Wright
• SLC Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forest, and Trails (PNUT) Board – Phil Carroll and Jenny Hewson
• SLC Transportation Advisory Board – Dave Alderman
• Friends of the Salt Lake City Cemetery – Dave Alderman Chair, Gwen Springmeyer, Jenny Hewson
• Salt Lake City Foothills Advisory Board Stakeholder – Gwen Springmeyer
• Salt Lake City Urban Forestry Subcommittee Liaison – Vacant
• Salt Lake Avenues Community Choir – Chuck Clark, Gina Duncan, Peggy de Azevedo

The GACC would like to thank all the above for their volunteer service in making the Avenues a better place to live!