Responsibilities
The goal for the Social Committee is to foster a cohesive community by organizing fun, interesting
events for the entire community so neighbors can meet and socialize with each other.
To accomplish this goal, the Board of Directors shall assign the Social Committee with tasks which may include but not be limited to the following:
- Brainstorm ideas for association social events and plan events.
- Report planned events to the Community Manager for notification to the neighborhood.
- Execute the proposed events.
- Ensure that activities supported with Association Funds are open to all community members. Some examples: Community BBQ, pot-lucks, National night out, Pool party, holiday events: decorating contests, Easter egg hunts, Halloween hay-ride, Thanksgiving parade, Back-to-school party, pool party, and Ice Cream Socials.
- Plan events that bring the community together. Some examples: Ladies/Men’s night out, couple’s night out, supper club, Mom’s playgroups/babysitting co-op, card clubs, family game night and movie night.
- Submit an article to the Community Manager which details the event as well as photos for website.
- Report activities to and work at the direction of the Board of Directors.
- Recommend an annual budget with an estimated cost for each event and create an itemized budget to be approved by the Board of Directors before any spending takes place.
Eligibility
Committee candidates and members shall be residents in good standing. Good standing shall be defined
as the absence of any liens, privilege penalty, outstanding assessment or fine balances, CC&R Violations
or pending legal action with the Association.
Appointment and Term
The Board of Directors shall invite interested homeowners to express their desire to serve on the
committee through the newsletter, email, word of mouth, announcement at the board meetings, or by
any other means deemed appropriate by the Board. Interested homeowners must submit a written
request to the management team to be considered. The Board of Directors may remove any Committee
member at any time, with or without cause.
Election of Officers
The Committee shall consist of at least one (1) member, but no more than five (5). The Board shall
appoint the Chairperson of the Committee. Other officers of the Committee may be elected by the
Committee membership. At a minimum, the Committee shall elect a Secretary, who will be responsible
for recording accurate minutes of the Committee’s meetings and submitting them to the Board of
Directors in a timely manner.
The Chairperson, or his or her designee, shall be responsible for chairing meetings of the Committee.
The Committee Chair shall have the overall responsibility and authority to coordinate all aspects of the Committee activities.
The Committee shall contact and involve all volunteers who signed up at the Annual Meeting.
Meetings
The Committee shall meet, as necessary, to review past activities and to organize future messages.
The Committee Chairperson shall be responsible for contacting the members of the Committee regarding
rescheduled or canceled meetings. At least one member shall attend Board meetings to provide an
update to the community.
Communications
The Committee may communicate with the community via the official communication channels
approved by the Board of Directors. The Committee may not communicate with the community by
social media, unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Directors.
When appropriate, the Committee may provide a quarterly Committee Activity update to Board, c/o Management, 15 days before the scheduled Board Meeting.
In the interest of ensuring strong communications between the Board of Directors and the
Committee, it is expected that the Committee Chairperson, or his or her designee, will submit a
written report of the goals and accomplishments to the Board via the management company for
the Annual Meeting.