Become a Volunteer
Homeowners Associations thrive on volunteers and there are many volunteer opportunities available. The dedication and skills of volunteers are invaluable commodities.
Which volunteer option is the right choice for you? Are you a born leader with fierce decision-making skills? Consider a position on the Board of Directors. Was your home or vehicle recently broken into? Create a strong, active Crime Watch/ Block Captain Committee. Do you have a green thumb? Then the garden club, yard of the month or beautification committee is for you! Are you known for throwing outstanding parties? The Social Committee is a perfect fit for your talent.
Whatever your motivation, there’s a place just for you. Volunteers are in high demand. Find out how you can help and make yourself at home!
Board of Directors
Following is a summary of the role each officer may play on the Board of Directors; however, the board may elect to transfer some roles to the manager. For example, the manager may lead the meeting or take the minutes; however, the decision-makers are the elected directors, not the manager.
President
The role of the President is that of a leader. The President typically presides over the meetings, keeps the agenda going and ensures sound decisions are made. The President leads discussions and ensures productivity. The President often signs legal documents such as loans and contracts and serves as a signatory for checks (payments).
Vice President
The Vice-President shall act in place of the President in the event of his/her absence, inability or refusal to act, and shall exercise and discharge such other duties as may be required of this position by the Board.
Secretary
The Secretary is typically responsible for the minutes of the meeting; however, the manager is often assigned this task and the Secretary signs the acceptance of the minutes upon board approval. The Secretary may also sign various legal documents such as contracts.
Treasurer
The treasurer serves as a signatory for checks and reviews the payables and financials. Management handles the daily operation of the financials; however, the treasurer serves as a checks and balance. The Treasurer also signs financial documents such as tax returns, audits or loans.
Director at Large
With an five member Board, one of the Board members may not have officer responsibilities. That doesn’t mean they devote any less time to the committee business. All board members are part of the discussions and the decision making process. All board members spend time outside of meetings communicating with the neighbors and preparing for handling community business.
Committee Volunteers
Design Review
This committee reviews all home improvement applications submitted by homeowners requesting improvement to their home such as a new roof, paint or a pool. The Members must have an understanding of the governing documents as well as strong decision making ability. This committee is responsible to ensure submissions are in compliance with the general design aesthetic of the community and be able to work within time constraints.
Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Committee was established with the primary purpose of advising the board on issues relating to the usage of the parks and recreation facilities include that of members and special interest groups such as the swim team and tennis leagues.
Nominating
This group is charged with locating willing candidates to run for election to the Board of Directors. This is a committee that does not require a constant commitment, just someone with a good judge of character and a bit of social skill to hunt them out.
Beautification
The Beautification Committee was established with the primary purpose of advising the board on issues relating to the maintenance and enhancement of Association facilities.
Ashfield Gardens Clubhouse
The purpose of this Clubhouse Committee is to advise and consult with the Association management and Board of Directors on the oversight and operations of the Ashfield Gardens Clubhouse. This will include event scheduling, receipt of rental agreements, pre/post event inspections, collection of deposits to be held by the management company and reporting to the management company any corrective measures that need Association involvement. The Committee may review, investigate, consider and make recommendations regarding the Ashfield Gardens Clubhouse.
Ashfield Gardens Social
The purpose of the Ashfield Gardens Social Committee is to advise and consult with the Association management and Board of Directors on the type, content, planning, implementation and evaluation of recreation events, classes, activities, and social functions sponsored by and for the residents of Ashfield Gardens.
What else might you like to do?
Crime Watch / Block Captain
This committee maintains strong communication between the residents and law enforcement. The Block Captains are responsible for maintaining a communications database of neighbors within a specified range. Communication and organization skills are necessary to ensure success.
Community Website Administrator
How would you like to keep this website fresh with news from Cinco Ranch Southwest? After a short training session, you could have administrative access from your computer to keep these pages updated with the latest news. Personalize the pages with the latest school and social news.
What do volunteers do?
If you like this community, if you want to make it even better, they can always use your help. Links to “job” positions are on this page, below:
Board of Directors
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director at Large
Committee Volunteers
Design Review
Parks and Recreation
Nominating
Beautification
Ashfield Gardens Clubhouse
Ashfield Gardens Social
What else might you like to do?
Crime Watch / Block Captain
Community Website Administrator
Our Management
This community employs a full service management company, C.I.A. Services, Inc., to provide professional community association needs. They handle all aspects of budgeting and financial management, watch over the facilities and contractors, deed restrictions, interpersonal relationships among neighbors and more. They train our key personnel and board members. Learn more about their capablilies and their responsibilities to us:
About C.I.A. Services »
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Facilities Management »
Deed Restriction Management »
Administrative Expense Recovery »
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