This is an election year for Cooper-Young Community Association president and treasurer. Those roles are currently held by Mark Morrison and Caroline Norris Smart, respectively. They have agreed to run again and are the only candidates for the position, as no other nominations were submitted. Voting will take place between noon and 6 p.m. on April 10 and 11, in person or via email (info@cooperyoung.org) as well as at the April 10 CYCA general meeting. We’ll have refreshments at 6 p.m. and kick off the meeting around 6:15.
Mark is a native Memphian who left Memphis for about 10 years before returning for a job opportunity 12 years ago. Upon moving back to Memphis, the historic houses and active commercial district led him to buy a house in Cooper-Young. Mark started volunteering for the CYCA about 10 years ago and has been a board member for the past six years. In addition to serving as president for the past two years and the Beerfest Committee chair for the past five years, he also previously served as the CYCA treasurer for two years. Mark works at Smith & Nephew and enjoys travel, photography, hiking, and kayaking in his free time.
Caroline loves people, puppies, sunshine, and crafting new cocktails and believes Cooper-Young is the perfect spot for all of the above. She has served the CYCA for the past two years as treasurer, which means she gets to help all the projects with their budgets and leads a small committee that focuses on new ways to keep investing in this great community. During the day, Caroline works for ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, planning galas and concerts in Memphis to raise money so families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. After hours, catch her on a run around CY or grabbing drinks at Next Door. — Stephanie Gonzalez
