HLCC &CA COMMITTEES

MEMBERS MAKE THINGS HAPPEN …VOLUNTEER!   

Contact Information for Committees and Board Committee Representatives

Highland Lakes Club and Community Association is an organization of many volunteers. Volunteering is a long standing tradition in Highland Lakes. It is part of what makes this community special.

The following committees are seeking volunteers. What is your interest? Listed below is a brief description of each committee and an email address of committee heads. Click on the committee of your interest to contact committee heads with questions or for information regarding the next meeting!

Official List 2008: The various committees in the Community are responsible for making recommendations to the Voting Board on a variety of subjects. The members of each committee study issues that affect the community and attempt to come up with solutions. All members in good standing are encouraged to join and volunteer on any of the standing committees with the exception of the Administration Committee.

Administration Committee chaired by Jeanne Jameson consists of three Officers and three Trustees reviews the various budgets proposed by the General Manager. The General Manager devises the annual budgets based upon operating costs and their escalation, the "wish lists" of the various committees, the inclusion of new programs and the resulting assessments upon the members. The committee spends an enormous amount of time on the various budgets because of the impact not only on the members but on the future of the community. The Committee also reviews staffing structures, setting the pay rates and increasing or decreasing staff as per recommendations of the General Manager.

Athletics Committee, is under the Direction of the Director, Alice Carmody who organizes and directs the activities and volunteers for children and adult sports. These include the Swim Team, Men's & Women's Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Roller Hockey, Sailing, Soccer, Hiking, Bowling, Golf, Bocce and Little League ball. You name it, we can have it!

Badge Checking, Chaired by Ursula Fahmy is responsible for staffing our beaches each summer with volunteers that ensure only members are using the beaches, tennis courts, basketball courts, ball fields and picnic areas. The members pay for the maintenance of the facilities as well as the water quality of our lakes. It would be unfair to the members to allow non-paying folks to use these facilities. With seven beaches to staff, the job can be monumental, but at the beginning of every summer season, this committee recruits and mobilizes a dedicated group of volunteer members who want to preserve the investment they and their neighbors have made in their community... “just a few hours per week by many gets the job done!” Badge Information

Boat Dock Committee chaired by Mark Buruchian is responsible to collect applications for everyone interested in dock space. The application is included in the mailing to the membership.  The information gathered from the applications helps the Committee allocate dock spaces fairly through a public lottery and to identify the need for additional facilities.

Buildings & Grounds chaired by Rich Davala.

Clubhouse Committee chaired by Carol Hastie organizes events held at the Clubhouse year round. This committee also analyzes usage and makes recommendations to the Voting Board about increasing that usage. The committee is also responsible for ensuring that there are no conflicts in event scheduling. They meet the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Clubhouse.

Communications Committee chaired by Sue Buruchian and Linda Kroeger Wilson is responsible for disseminating information regarding events and is currently working on enhancing hlcc.org, the Highland Lakes website. This committee is responsible for the Highland Lakes Directory, new member parties and general communication to the membership. Service Directory Link 2007
Mission Statement:
“Our vision focuses on the enhancement of communication to and from and among Highland Lakes members. This will be achieved through actions, words, print, electronic messages, and an interactive, user-friendly website, all of which will address areas of concern, importance and enjoyment to the membership. All actions will be committed to benefit the lifestyle and community of Highland Lakes’ members.”

Dam Committee chaired by Richard F. Spoerl is responsible for reviewing proposed and ongoing Dam Rehabilitation work with the Club’s Engineer. They also review contracts, loan documentation and NJ Dam Safety correspondence.

Ecology Committee chaired by Joan Ross and Brenda Susman is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on all issues concerning ecology in Highland Lakes. They annually review our contract for water treatments, monitor readings taken in our lakes, offer advice to members about environmentally safe products, and organize events which showcase the importance of knowing how to protect our precious resources. The Ecology Committee meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 P.M.. in the Clubhouse.

Elections Committee chaired by Jack Patterson interviews prospective candidates for upcoming elections. Each Trustee and Officer is elected for 3 years and as their term comes up for election, the Committee will seek candidates and prepare the upcoming election slate. The committee is also responsible for running elections at the Annual Meeting. They make recommendations to the Voting Board, in accordance with the By-Laws whether an election shall be open or closed.

Fishing Committee chaired by Mike Ewasko watches closely the fish population in each of our lakes. They study the current fish population, the effects on various breeds and makes recommendations as to the variety of stocking options for the coming year. The Committee also hosts various fishing events throughout the year offering trophies for the catches. The Committee also evaluates the condition of the water and the vegetation and works with the Ecology Committee to plan out the future of the lakes. The Fishing Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8:00 pm.

Planning Committee chaired by Lyn Kaplan evaluates the community in the present and makes recommendations about its future. Some of the current projects that the Committee is working on include developing rules for the mandatory maintenance of property and the development of newly acquired property in the heart of our community. The Planning Committee meets every 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Planning Committee is to plan and prepare for the future of the community of Highland Lakes. The areas of planning to be focused on include, but are not limited to, land use, facilities, membership, financial aspects and governance. The Committee will, at all times, keep in mind and work toward the optimal outcome for Highland Lakes and its members.

Recreation Committee chaired by Ray Zimmerman is responsible for developing community wide recreational events during all seasons.

Roads Committee chaired by Tom Kemiksizgil is responsible for evaluating which roads need to be worked on most for the upcoming season. There are over 32 miles of roadway in Highland Lakes, much of which is in need of upgrading. The Club has dedicated a portion of their Capital Budget every year for at least the last 5 years for these projects so that by the end of approximately 20 years all roads in Highland Lakes will be in compliance with the Club's road standards. With each new year's projects completion, the Operating Budget item for the cost of maintenance continues to drop. The committee is responsible for recommending to the Voting Board which roads should be tackled in the next cycle based upon need and fiscal feasance. The Road Committee meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm.

Rules and By-Laws Committee chaired by Nancy Eisenberg #8323 is reviewing the current By-Laws and Rules and Regulations gauging the necessity for updating or changing them.