Become a Volunteer
Homeowners Associations thrive on volunteers and there are many volunteer opportunities available. The dedication and skills of volunteers is an invaluable commodity.
Do you have a green thumb? Then the beautification committee is for you! Are you known for throwing outstanding parties? The Social Committee is a perfect fit for your talent. Do you have experience in web site management? The association would appreciate you becoming their Web Master or joining the Communication Committee! Are you a born leader with fierce decision making skills? Consider a position on the Board of Directors.
Whatever your motivation, there’s a place just for you. Volunteers are in high demand. Find out how you can help make your association the best place in the Houston area to call 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
There will ultimately be five directors serving the community. With a five member Board, one of the Board members may not have officer responsibilities. That doesn’t mean they devote any less time to the community 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
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.
Landscape/Beautification
This committee works with the contracted landscape company and Board to ensure the common area landscape is well maintained. The committee may assist with color and plant selection of seasonal installations or simply monitor the service provider to ensure the grounds are well maintained. The committee will communicate to the board should a need for improvement be necessary and work on design specs for new proposals. The committee may also assist with the spec preparation and interviews of new grounds companies if necessary. An ability to read and understand service contracts is necessary.
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.
What else might you like to do?
Community Website Administrator
How would you like to keep this website fresh with news from New Forest? 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
Crime Watch/Block Captain
Landscape/Beautification
Nominating
Social
Yard of the Month
What else might you like to do?
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 »
Services »
Management Services »
Billing and Collections »
Financial Services »
Facilities Management »
Deed Restriction Management »
Administrative Expense Recovery »
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