Washington Highlands

The Washington Homes Association is managed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is composed of eight individuals who are elected from the organization's membership for a three year term.

Please consider volunteering your time on the Board of Directors or as a committee chair-person. Its a great opportunity to "give back" to your community and help shape its future. It is a very rich and rewarding experience. Want to learn more about how to get involved? Contact any of the board members listed for more information.

Washington Homes Association Board of Directors and Committee Responsibilities

This is a brief overview of the structure of the WHA Board of Directors and duties for each role. The Board of Directors is elected at the WHA Annual Meeting to a three year term. If desired, a Board member can renew their term, however must be reelected. There are no term limits set forth in the covenants. Typically roles are decided upon at the first Board meeting following the annual meeting (usually in November), if desired, and responsibilities are then delegated and/or renegotiated. Please note that the committees change yearly based on the needs of the neighborhood so all committees may not be currently represented.

President

* Responsible for the overall oversight of the association

* Leads the board

* Presides over the annual meeting

* Represents the association at external functions

Vice President

* Steps in when needed for the president

Treasurer

* Records all outgoing and incoming funds

* Prepares a monthly report to the board

* Preparation and delivery of annual dues invoices

* Monitors all funds and accounts

* Pays bills and reimburse as needed

Secretary

* Responsible for recording the meeting minutes for the monthly board meetings and the annual meeting

* Maintains the records for the board

Committees

Architecture review

* Maintains the file of past approved projects

* Accepts project applications from residents seeking approval

Safety

* Acts as a liaison between the Wauwatosa Police Dept. and the Washington Highlands Association

*Communicates safety/crime concerns to Communications Liaison for immediate notification

* Point of contact for the WPD

* Leads the safety efforts on behalf of the association

Government Relations

*Acts as the liaison between the WHA Board and the City of Wauwatosa elected officials and city contacts

Neighborhood Events

* Oversees of all of neighborhood events volunteer coordinators

* Recruits volunteer coordinators to fill vacancies

* Acts as liaison between the board and the various event coordinators

* Helps with the events when needed

* Ad Hoc committees: Easter Egg Hunt, Night Time Trick or Treating, Santa Visits, Home and Garden Parties

Parks and Landscaping

* Oversees maintenance of the parks and shared spaces

* Liaison to the maintenance personnel

* Oversees maintenance of the flower beds and other median areas

Communications

* Responsible for outbound communication of WHA board and neighborhood news, updates and alerts

* Acts as liaison to the publisher of The Highlander or coordinates resident volunteer to act as liaison

* Facilitates board member’s monthly Highlander WHA articles and columns

* Works with Newcomer’s Committee to ensure timely receipt of covenants, events & information to new residents

* Maintains website content, updates or delegates duties as needed

* Coordinates resident access to website

* Sends email blasts to residents as needed, in a timely manner

* Drafts communications to residents (individuals or groups) on behalf of the board

* Can delegate website maintenance/coordination to resident volunteer, and oversees the volunteer.