Our Monthly Membership Meetings take place on the
2nd Wednesday of each month at the La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Avenue. 

Our next meeting is on Wednesday, October 9 beginning at 4:00 PM. Please RSVP Here.

Executive Board Meetings occur the 1st Wednesday of the month at LJVMA Offices located at 7734 Herschel Ave., Suite C.  The August meeting takes place on October 2 at noon.  All are welcome.

 

Board Elections, Committees & Meetings

View and download the September 2024 Agenda HERE.

View and download the September 2024 Meeting Minutes HERE.

View our 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN HERE.

Executive Board Meeting—All are welcome to attend the executive board’s monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each Month at the LJVMA Office, located at 7734 Herschel Ave, Suite C. Your officers use this time to set the agenda for the upcoming board meeting.

Marketing Happy Hour/Business Breakfast – We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month for either a Happy Hour or Business Breakfast.  All are welcome to join us on September 24 from 4:30 – 6:00 for our Mix and Mingle Happy Hour at Spiro’s Mediterranean Cuisine at 909 Prospect. Thanks to Modernist Cuisine Gallery for hosting our Next Gen Networking Event.  Learn more and RSVP HERE.  

UPCOMING 4TH TUESDAY DATES, LOCATIONS & TIMES

September 24, 2024 – Mix and Mingle Happy Hour | Spiro’s Mediterranean Cuisine | 909 Prospect St.
October 27, 2024 – Business Breakfast | Chateau La Jolla | 233 Prospect St
November 19, 2024 – Next Gen Holiday Social | Le Coq | 7837 Herschel Ave.
December 3, 2924 – Jingle and Mingle Holiday Open House | CJ Charles | 1135 Prospect St.

Save these 2025 Dates

Business Breakfast (8:00 AM to 9:30 AM) – January 28, April 22, July 22, October 28
Next-Gen Networking for Young Professionals (6 PM to 8 PM) – February 25, May 27, August 26, November 18 (Holiday Party)
Mix and Mingle Happy Hour (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) – March 25, June 24, Sept 23, December 2 (Mingle & Jingle Holiday Happy Hour)

About the Board of Directors – Meet your Candidates HERE

Here is this year’s election timeline:

  • Monday, July 31, 2024 – Date of Record to Self-Nominate. (To be considered for a board position candidates must have an active City of San Diego Business Tax Certificate within the La Jolla BID and assessments must be current by this date.)
  • Friday, September 6, 2024 – Self-nomination forms will be mailed to all members mid-August. Completed nominations must be received by 3:00 p.m. via:
    • 1. US Postal Service, 7734 Herschel Avenue, Suite C, La Jolla, CA 92037 or
    • 2. Hand delivered to LJVMA office at 7734 Herschel Avenue, Suite C, La Jolla, CA 92037.
    • Deadline strictly enforced. Self-nomination forms will not be accepted after the 3:00 p.m. deadline.
  • Monday, September 30, 2024 – Date of Record to Vote, La Jolla BID Assessment must be paid by this date to be eligible to vote in this year’s election.
  • Tuesday, October 1 – Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – Secret ballots must be cast in person at the office of La Jolla Village Merchants Association, 7734 Herschel Avenue, Suite C, La Jolla, CA 92037 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Deadline strictly enforced. One vote per business/business management representative. Ballots will be sealed with Business Tax ID OR Business Name. Eligibility will be verified against City of San Diego September BID List. No absentee, proxy, mail, text, or email ballots are accepted.
  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – Ballots will be publicly opened and counted beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the LJVMA Annual Meeting/Board Meeting at the La Jolla Riford Library, 7555 Draper Avenue, La Jolla.

ABOUT THE LJVMA BOARD – The La Jolla Village Merchants Association is guided by a 15-person Board of Directors that sets policies and strategies, under the guidelines set forth by the City of San Diego’s Economic Development Department Operation Manual. These hard-working volunteers are the driving force behind the success of the organization.  The Board meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 4:00 PM at the Riford Library located at 7555 Draper Ave, La Jolla.  All members of the public are invited to attend.  The executive board is comprised of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Each year our board reviews our bylaws to ensure that we are meeting the mission and goals of a diverse community.  Board members are sworn to serve LJVMA members by taking part in professional development workshops and completing documents to comply with these standards:

To learn more about and apply for the La Jolla Village Merchant’s Association Board of Directors complete this Self Nomination Form Open Board Positions.  Mid-year vacancies are filled as needed throughout the year. Applications can be submitted at any time.

4 Points Committee 1200 1

La Jolla Village Merchants Association, Inc. hosts its Committees based on the National Main Street’s “Four Points” Program. Three of the Committees (Promotions, Design & Economic Development) may meet monthly and make recommendations to the Board of Directors (Organization).  Meeting topics include events, activities, promotions and other issues that impact La Jolla Village Merchants.

Successful And Happy Business Team

Get Involved!

Anyone can volunteer with the La Jolla Village Merchants Association!  Whether you are interested in joining a committee or prefer to lend a hand at a signature La Jolla event (such as our monthly First Friday Art Walk, Concours d’ Elegance, Holiday Festival, La Jolla Art and Wine Fest to name a few) we welcome your participation. Here is a list of ongoing volunteer opportunities.  If you are interested in getting involved at any level please send an email to [email protected].

Organizational Excellence (Executive Committee meets virtually the 1st Wednesday of every month )

Involves creating a strong foundation for a sustainable organization including cultivating partnerships, increasing membership, community involvement, and resources for the Village. Explores new revenue streams and maximizes existing opportunities.

Design and Ambience (Enhance La Jolla)

Supports a community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual assets that set the commercial district apart. La Jolla Village has a Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) that is directly responsible for upkeep, cleanliness, and landscape maintenance in the Village.  LJVMA has historically assisted with holiday decor.  Learn more about Enhance La Jolla HERE.

Marketing, Events & Promotions – Meets for a monthly Happy Hour on the 4th Tuesday of the Month

Everyone is welcome for marketing and mingling by joining this growing group of La Jolla’s innovators.  Together the committee develops strategies to showcase La Jolla Village’s unique characteristics through traditional and emerging marketing and publicity including social media, print, digital, and broadcast. Graphic designers, writers, and social media lovers are encouraged to join!

Special Event Volunteer

Throughout the year La Jolla hosts dozens of special events from the Concours d’Elegance (April) to The La Jolla Art and Wine Festival (October).  It takes hundreds of volunteers to bring these events to life and you’re invited to join the fun.  If you’d like to help out at these world-class activities email jodi@lajollabythe sea and we’ll get you connected.  

La Jolla Coastal Access and Parking Committee

Part of the La Jolla Community Planning Group, the Coastal Access and Parking Committee works with the California Coastal Commission to increase access to La Jolla’s beautiful coastline.  The La Jolla Village Merchants Association operates as a fiscal agent of the LJCAP program and holds three seats on its Board. Merchants interested in serving on this or other community boards as a representative of the LJVMA can contact [email protected].  Access related documents below:

Memorandum of Understanding between the California Coastal Commission and the City of San Diego pertaining to the La Jolla Coastal Access and Parking Committee’s Scope of Services

Ace Mobility Solutions Parking Consultant Report 2019

Board of Directors Self Nomination Form
Board of Directors Roster 2024

2021-22 Board of Directors

Scott Blaul
Inn by the Sea

Klara Chavarria
Klara Chavarria Contemporary Art

Jamie Mae Cheng
The Kitchen @MCASD

Joelyn Cullen
Lifetime La Jolla

Jordan Gafa
Orli La Jolla

Elnaz Iraj
Coldwell Banker Real Estate

AJ Johnson, Secretary
Mudoval Capital Investments

Katey Longo, Vice President
LIK Fine Art

Mark McDonald
Pacific Sotheby’s Int’l Real Estate

Joline Mann
Purposer/Secret Vein Clinic

Jason Peasley
The Cottage Restaurants

Japhet Perez Estrada, President
Japhet’s Painting Company

Bill Podway, Treasurer
Hi Sweetheart

Chad Taggart
Lobster West

Dr. Maddie Wallace
Awaken Chiropractic