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Two committees unique to the HG Community Association, LLC are the Operations Committee and Facilities Committee.

Facilities Committee

• Svend Strandbygaard, Chair, South
• Joe Feely, Vice Chair: NP2
• Greger Andersen: P1
• Tom McMahon: NP1
• Sumner Field: NP2
• Chris Silver: NP2
• Barbara Lovely: NP3
• Ron Strand: NP3
• Bruce Ward: NP3
• Diane Snyder: Quarry P1

Operations Committee

The mission of the Operations Committee of the HG Community Association (the LLC) is to recommend policies and procedures that provide fair and equitable operation, access, and use of the Highland Green Community Center (HGCC) and all of its amenities for Shareholders and Residents. The Committee consists of representatives from each of the Phases, the Activities Committee, and the HG Director of Operations.

• Lee Dickson, Chair, P1
• Patti Vigilante: P1
• Marcy Jefferson, NP1
• Linda Gillespie: NP2
• Laura O’Brien, NP3
• Judy O’Keefe: NP3
• Pam Belford: Quarry P1
• Nancy Aliberto: Activities Committee Representative

Finance Committee

Receives the ensuing year’s proposed budget from the Director of Operations on June 1. Following review and potential changes, the Committee meets with all Co-op Boards to summarize and answer questions prior to the Co-op Budget ratification meeting in September. Also, receives monthly Community financial statements.

• Bob Perry, Chair, NP3
• Jim Donovan, NP2
• Lou Bragaw, P1
• Don Murphy, S
• Nick Poulton, NP2
• Jay Friedland, NP3
• Kathy Fitch, NP1
• Jim Graham, P1
• Diane Synder, QP1, (non-voting member)

Reserve Analysis Committee

This Committee will work with the Director to review all expenses funded by the Common and Reserve models, their core cost, and suggested replacement schedule. An understanding of the software used to create the models is also a goal. Recommended changes in the model update at the January Co-op Meetings come from this committee.

• Lane Soltesz, Chair, NP2
• Jerry Hartz, P1
• Eileen Burns, P1
• Norm Curthoys, NP1
• Joe Feely, NP2
• Rich Evans, NP3
• John Berry, NP3
• Rick Diamond, South

Reserve Investment Committee

This Committee works according to Reserve Investment Guideline with the goal of positioning the Reserve funds to outpace inflation by 2%. These reserve funds are not needed in the next 24 months, and are held at Charles Schwab.

• Chuck Howard, NP1
• Craig Mudge, NP2
• Greg Barmore, NP3
• Svend Strandbygaard, South
• John Bancroft, P1

Government Affairs Committee

This committee reviews local and state government issues that impact HG residents.

• Lyn Adams
• Bob Allen
• Mike Nelson
• Ken Thorson

Activities Committee

The Activities Committee coordinates activities sponsored by residents. Committee normally meets the second Friday of the month to plan events and identify methods of supporting resident-sponsored events such as parties, group card games, trips to local events, etc. Please contact the Chairperson if you are interested in participating on this committee or on a special activity subcommittee.

The Mission Statement of the Activities Committee: The Activities Committee will provide HG (Highland Green) Residents with programs and events designed to enlighten, educate and entertain. Respectful of the diversity in the points of view of our residents, all Activities Committee programs will be free from fund-raising (except for those of the Committee itself), and from the promotion of any specific belief system or political viewpoint.

Grounds Committee

This committee works with the Director of Operations, Grounds Services Supervisor, and the Highland Green Coop Boards in managing grounds care in the community (mowing, lawn applications and other services) provided under contract with Seacoast Management. Recommended changes in grounds management come through this committee.

• Bryn Roberts, Chair, NP1
• Robert Candela, P1
• Dawn McNiece, QP1
• Stan Miller, NP3
• Mel Passe, S
• Diana Pietrowiak, NP2

Grounds Committee Operating Documents

Governance

Operating Principles

Resale and Marketing Committee

Mission Statement: Partner with Highland Green’s Sales and Marketing Department to maximize the number of resale home closings by conducting monthly reviews of sales performance and marketing methods, creating new ways to overcome obstacles to sales, and addressing potential sales and marketing opportunities.

Examples of Mission Objectives:

• Be a sounding board and focus group to provide feedback on new and existing marketing and advertising methods.
• Ensure that Highland Green community grounds and general appearance are top notch to impress potential prospects.
• Provide advice and support for marketing events and friendship events with hot prospects.
• Help encourage residents to support resales by liking Highland Green Facebook posts, forwarding blogs, and recommending Highland Green to friends and family.

• Jeff Cannon, Chair, NP2
• Juliet Morrison, NP1
• Pete Bono, NP2

Friendship Social Committee

This committee plans the Friendship Socials, which are groups of around 8 people who socialize at a resident’s home for drinks and appetizers.

• Jamee Ard, Chair
• Bob Cave
• Paul Mueller