About Us

Having experienced indifference or intolerance of diverse opinions at an existing community association within Bowleys Quarters, a group of visionary individuals gathered together to cultivate a truly representative community association open to diverse points of view, transparent organizational participation, unparalleled representation, and a proactive commitment to protecting eastern Baltimore County's natural, agricultural, and scenic resources.  This core group of organizers subsequently developed a mission statement, by-laws, and the necessary legal and statutory status relative to a truly functioning organization.  An initial group of individuals (Bill Lagna, Norma Bankard, Ron Walper, and Harlan Zinn) was selected as officers for a one-year term in concert with a Board of Directors and various committees.   

An inaugural community meeting of the Bowleys Quarters Community Association (BQCA) was held (January 22, 2008) at the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on Red Rose Farm Road.  The standing room only crowd of 125+ individuals heard introductions, overviews of issues, a call to action, and an opportunity to engage in spirited discussions with subject matter authorities.  This initial meeting and subsequent discussions held with neighbors, property owners and residents, business owners, etc. led to an eventual membership in the hundreds, with the initial target of 500 members.   Many individuals found the experience and membership to be "energizing, enlightening, empowering, and impressive."  Membership in the "new voice" of our community continues to grow as the community learns that the BQCA is committed to keeping residents informed on issues that affect the overall community, including presenting a comprehensive overview of ALL perspectives and anticipated impact statements relative to our community's quality of life. 

In an effort to keep everyone informed, BQCA publishes and disseminates a monthly newsletter, maintains a website, and holds monthly "general membership meetings".  Various pot luck dinners, fundraisers, social excursions, quarterly community clean-ups, sponsorships of concerts, school scholarships, etc. are held throughout the year in order to maintain visibility, increase credibility, and provide a forum for ALL of the community.  Of interest have been the comments from various County Council members as to the impact we are having in Bowleys Quarters; contacts from surrounding neighborhood community associations who have adopted our marketing and communication strategies; and the endless emulation from the earlier improvement association of record in Bowleys Quarters.  We continue to welcome your comments, your participation, your support, and opinions.  We are committed to presenting unbiased, balanced perspectives relative to issues facing our community.