The Brynford Civic Association (BCA) represents the residents of the Fifth Ward, precinct 1, which runs from College to County Line, up to San Marino and down to the Septa tracks, with both Bryn Mawr and Haverford zip codes. Our unique corner of Haverford Township is a balance of residential, commercial, religious, recreational, and educational places. We have many historic structures, including one of two Quaker meetin houses in the township; parts of two private schools and the only college in the township; and long-term rehab, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. From the Main Line Arts Center on Panmure to the Memorial Church of God in Christ on Buck Lane, we represent a range of creative and spiritual experiences.
You can play sports on the Polo Field or on Preston, stroll along the ginkgo path behind Haverford Friends, visit a doctor’s office, a bakery, a grocery store, buy a car or get your car fixed, grab something to eat, or take the Septa line to town. If you walk around among our nearly 500 homes, you will meet residents young and old and from every ethnicity. You will also see a large variety of wildlife—many species of trees and bushes, hawks, foxes, rabbits, deer, squirrels, and of course our beloved pets.
Governance
Executive Committee (Elected Officers)
Elections of the Brynford Civic Association’s Officers are held every two years. The Executive Committee consists of these elected officers. The current officers were elected in November 2024. Their terms began at the beginning of 2025 and will serve until the end of 2026. If you would be interested in being an officer, please reach out to us at info@brynfordcivic.org.
President: Jake Swann
Vice President: Cecelia Dunlap
Treasurer: Ray Cowan
Recording Secretary: Doreen Saar
Community Engagement Director: Kate Brown
Communications Director: Anh Ruegsegger
Standing Committees
The Brynford Civic Association has a handful of Standing Committees, each of which is focused on a particular topic. At present there are seven standing committees, who are chaired by the individuals listed below. If you are interested in filling a vacant chair position or serving on any of these committees, please let us know at info@brynfordcivic.org.
Community Engagement Committee Chair: Kate Brown
Communications Committee Chair: Anh Ruegsegger
Polo Field Committee Chair: Peter Landry
Preston Field Committee: Nick Odorisio
Governance Committee Chair: Diane Drentlaw
Neighboring Institutions Chair: Eric Hartman
Program Development Committee Chair: Vacant
Area Representatives
To facilitate communication between the Civic Association and the community, we rely on Area Representatives. Each Area Representative is responsible for approximately 50 households in their part of Brynford. If you don’t know who your area representative is, please contact us at info@brynfordcivic.org.
Area 1: Lower Buck (Buck from Haverford to Railroad)
Area 2: Lower Buck (Buck from Railroad to Old Buck, Panmure, Oakly, Walnut, Railroad from Buck to College)
Area 3: College (College, Millbrook, and Haydock)
Area 4: Railroad (Railroad west of Buck, County Line, Shamrock, Old Lancaster, San Marino)
Area 5: Dayton (Dayton Rd)
Area 6: Haverford (Haverford Rd and West Ave)
Area 7: Martin (Martin Ave)
Area 8: Penn (Penn St and Miller Ave)
Area 9: Polo (Polo Rd, Polo Cir, Rugby Rd)
Area 10: Preston (Preston Ave)