The following committees exist in the Fairfax Hills Park Association. Please review the function and goals of each committee. These definitions are taken directly from the Park Association By Laws.
- Communications Committee—Responsible for web site, electronic communications, signage and printed materials, including the neighborhood directory.
- Finance Committee—Responsible for oversight of financial accounts (e.g. bank and financial portfolio), financial reports, including profit and loss statements and lists of contributions. The Treasurer acts as chair of the Finance Committee.
- Park Development and Maintenance Committee—Responsible for maintaining the park’s physical environment and assets as well as developing improvements to the park.
- Social Committee—Responsible for developing a social calendar of events for the year and for implementation of social activities.
- Neighborhood Ambassadors Committee—Responsible for promptly welcoming new neighbors when they move into their residence, providing a neighborhood directory and other items as determined by the committee. NOTE: This committee is also known as the Welcoming Committee.
- Good Neighbor Outreach Committee—Responsible for generating a feeling of community in the neighborhood. Activities may include (but are not limited to) the following: birthday cards, meals/food for those recuperating from illness and grocery shopping for shut-ins.
- Community Watch Committee—Responsible for administering the crime watch program provided by City of Raleigh Police Department.
- Nominating Committee—Responsible for nominating a slate of officers to be presented at the regular December meeting. Membership will consist of a minimum of three board members and two non-board members from the community. The committee is chaired by the Board Secretary. The committee will assist the President in recruiting new board members.
Each committee has a Chair and Committee Members . Below is a definition of each role:
- Chair – Provides oversight and direction to committee members to ensure the successful function and execution of that committee’s role as described in the ByLaws.
- Committee Member – Work with in a team of other committee members and the Chair to assist with the execution of hat committee’s area of focus and goals