2025 Board
Carol Hayes, President
Debra Robinson, Vice President Trisha Clymore, Treasurer Kara Johnson, Secretary |
Board Members:
Pascal Beaudette Paul Friederich Whitney McGinniss Susan McWethy Elena Pesavento Marylee Putnam |

LRSCA has re-organized under a new name, a new email, and a new PO Box. We are including more neighbors and expanding our footprint into the Springbrook neighborhood. We will be holding an election for new officers.
Our goals have not changed: to unify efforts of neighborhood residents to achieve common goals; to facilitate communications between residents and county and state governments on issues such as zoning and land use; to promote safety; to perpetuate desirability of home ownership in the neighborhood; and to enjoy the companionship of neighbors through social activities and volunteerism.
LRSCA is the best way to meet your neighbors and to learn about issues that involve you. If you haven't already, please join the Association. Details are above.
Our goals have not changed: to unify efforts of neighborhood residents to achieve common goals; to facilitate communications between residents and county and state governments on issues such as zoning and land use; to promote safety; to perpetuate desirability of home ownership in the neighborhood; and to enjoy the companionship of neighbors through social activities and volunteerism.
LRSCA is the best way to meet your neighbors and to learn about issues that involve you. If you haven't already, please join the Association. Details are above.
Laurel Ridge Shamrock Civic Association Mission Statement:
The Laurel Ridge Shamrock Civic Association (LRSCA) serves to enhance the livability of the neighborhood by working with governing bodies to influence decision making that affects the welfare of residents.
From Past LRSCA President:
Although you may not realize it, your LRSCA board members are busy behind the scenes. Besides the examples cited below, we attend monthly Civic Association Network (CAN) meetings. CAN is a compilation of presidents/board members of civic associations, mainly from the central-north DeKalb area. We are able to help each other with advice, past history, etc. when problems arise in different neighborhoods. We also have the attention of the board of commissioners as well as DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, and we have speakers who present valuable information to the group. We have welcomed the new DeKalb Public Safety Director and will be working closely with him to help with his recruitment efforts.
We also attend the DeKalb Board of Commisioners’ meetings any time the topics are applicable to our neighborhoods.
Two of us from the board were invited to join a DeKalb Cross Neighborhoods Council to provide input to the restructuring of N. DeKalb Mall. Although our neighborhoods are not in the same district as the mall (we are in district 4; the mall is in district 2), we still gave input and are especially striving for sidewalks and a much better traffic light at Mistletoe and N. Druid Hills Road.
Many in DeKalb government now recognize our association, and many will listen to the board members about our concerns, actions, and assistance we may need. Our association is a large one and can carry a great deal of weight if we are willing to be involved citizens. If you are interested in helping in any way, feel free to contact me at [email protected].
--Marylee Putnam
We also attend the DeKalb Board of Commisioners’ meetings any time the topics are applicable to our neighborhoods.
Two of us from the board were invited to join a DeKalb Cross Neighborhoods Council to provide input to the restructuring of N. DeKalb Mall. Although our neighborhoods are not in the same district as the mall (we are in district 4; the mall is in district 2), we still gave input and are especially striving for sidewalks and a much better traffic light at Mistletoe and N. Druid Hills Road.
Many in DeKalb government now recognize our association, and many will listen to the board members about our concerns, actions, and assistance we may need. Our association is a large one and can carry a great deal of weight if we are willing to be involved citizens. If you are interested in helping in any way, feel free to contact me at [email protected].
--Marylee Putnam
Map of the Laurel Ridge Shamrock Civic Association
The Laurel Ridge Shamrock Civic Association begins on the North side of Willivee Avenue at North Druid Hills through the neighborhoods of North Druid Woods, North Druid Walk, Gavinwood, Pine Glen, and Country Squire up to and including Pangborn Ave.
The Formation of LRSCA
In the summer of 2014, a meeting was announced by Dawn Forman on Facebook, Nextdoor, and through flyers and people going door to door for anyone interested in discussing forming a civic association. About 20 people attended that meeting. While Laurel Ridge Shamrock had had a yahoo group and other informal channels, when it came to keeping up with actions that can impact the neighborhood, and being able to have their interests heard, they had been at a disadvantage without an organization.
Of those who attended the meeting, about a dozen continued working together as a planning committee to prepare for the inaugural general meeting on September 30, 2014. In addition to Dawn, others on the planning committee were Betty Molloy, Susan McWethy, Tom McRae, Kate Garay, Kathy Matson, Melissa Montgomery, Jeff Johnston, Tammy McRae, Lindsay Isaacs, Paul Knowlton, Susan Hellinger, Katy Wills, Sami Freiji and Claudine Linzer.
A survey was conducted to learn what the community wanted from their civic association.
Using model bylaws from other associations, the group drafted the bylaws that were voted on and accepted at the general meeting, along with a slate of officers and board members. The bylaws, vetted by a lawyer, were written with the understanding that the document is just a launching pad. Once there are elected officers, directors and a membership, the bylaws can be amended at any time to fit the association’s needs as they are identified. Membership dues were set at $10 per year. The group subsequently registered with the Secretary of State.
LRSCA is made up of members of this community concerned about current issues that can affect our neighborhood and eager to be able to weigh in effectively with government representatives, and others. Everyone within the established boundaries is invited and encouraged to become involved and to serve in leadership positions. It is a large neighborhood full of tremendous talent. And together, it can be more effective.
Of those who attended the meeting, about a dozen continued working together as a planning committee to prepare for the inaugural general meeting on September 30, 2014. In addition to Dawn, others on the planning committee were Betty Molloy, Susan McWethy, Tom McRae, Kate Garay, Kathy Matson, Melissa Montgomery, Jeff Johnston, Tammy McRae, Lindsay Isaacs, Paul Knowlton, Susan Hellinger, Katy Wills, Sami Freiji and Claudine Linzer.
A survey was conducted to learn what the community wanted from their civic association.
Using model bylaws from other associations, the group drafted the bylaws that were voted on and accepted at the general meeting, along with a slate of officers and board members. The bylaws, vetted by a lawyer, were written with the understanding that the document is just a launching pad. Once there are elected officers, directors and a membership, the bylaws can be amended at any time to fit the association’s needs as they are identified. Membership dues were set at $10 per year. The group subsequently registered with the Secretary of State.
LRSCA is made up of members of this community concerned about current issues that can affect our neighborhood and eager to be able to weigh in effectively with government representatives, and others. Everyone within the established boundaries is invited and encouraged to become involved and to serve in leadership positions. It is a large neighborhood full of tremendous talent. And together, it can be more effective.