Committees

Purpose: To strengthen neighborhood connection and participation by creating welcoming events, activating public spaces, supporting block groups, and using communication tools to foster a healthy and connected Heritage Hill community

Key Responsibilities: Organize and support neighborhood events such as National Night Out, Theater in the Park, Happy Hours, Spring Clean, Movie in the Park, and the Annual Meeting; encourage use of neighborhood parks and community partnerships; and use communication platforms to promote neighborhood connection and participation

Chair: Julia Hawkins, Denise Cook

Purpose: To identify, address, and advocate for issues affecting the health, safety, stability, and livability of the Heritage Hill community through resident engagement, block clubs, and coordination with staff and public partners

Key Responsibilities: Support the formation and coordination of block clubs; serve as a communication link between residents, staff, and public partners on neighborhood health and safety concerns; help identify and address recurring and systemic issues affecting residents (such as lead exposure, public safety, environmental concerns, traffic calming, lighting, and housing conditions); and assist in organizing resident awareness and engagement around these topics

Chair: Chris Ervine, Nate Ruah-Bieri

Purpose: To ensure the financial stability, clarity, accountability, and sound stewardship of HHA in support of its mission and 501(c)(3) responsibilities through budget oversight, process improvement, and compliance with funding and reporting requirements

Key Responsibilities: Review key financial reports, ensuring reconciliations and transaction records are accurate; Maintain clear financial processes and platform access; Ensure compliance with reporting and funding requirements; Strengthen and standardize legacy financial processes; Provide financial clarity to the Board for informed decision-making

Chair: Cathy Bosscher

Purpose: To plan and execute the annual Garden Tour fundraiser by coordinating hosts, sponsors, volunteers, and staff to ensure a successful neighborhood event

Key Responsibilities: Coordinate garden hosts, sponsors, volunteers, and event logistics; assist with promotion and visitor experience planning; work closely with staff to carry out event operations

Chair: Kate Diedrich

Purpose: The Governance Committee ensures that the Heritage Hill Association (HHA) is governed with clarity, integrity, and legal compliance. It serves as steward of HHA’s bylaws, policies, and Board practices so the organization remains stable, transparent, and aligned with its mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bylaws & Governing Documents: Lead a structured review of the HHA Bylaws and governance framework.
• Board Governance & Effectiveness: Support a well-functioning Board
• Ethics, Compliance & Risk: Administer Conflict of Interest and Ethics policies.
• Elections Oversight (in coordination with the Nominating and Elections Committee): Support transparent and compliant elections.”

Chair: Jennifer Meeks

Purpose: Plan and execute HHA’s annual Tour of Homes, a signature fundraising and community engagement event that showcases Heritage Hill’s historic homes, promotes education and appreciation of historic preservation, engages residents, community organizations, and local businesses, and generates financial support for HHA’s year-round work

Key Responsibilities: Recruit and coordinate participating homes and support homeowners throughout the Tour; plan event logistics and operations, including ticketing, transportation, signage, supplies, and visitor experience; recruit, schedule, and communicate with volunteers; develop marketing and communications to promote the Tour and educate attendees about Heritage Hill and historic preservation; build relationships with sponsors, local businesses, and community organizations; support budgeting, financial tracking, and event compliance; coordinate Tour-related activities and experiences; and assist with event setup, execution, cleanup, and post-event evaluation

Chair: Denise Cook, Kim Lucas, Jeff Phillips

Purpose: To monitor and respond to development, zoning, streets, and land use matters affecting Heritage Hill, ensuring alignment with the 1988/2005 Master Plan policies and preservation of the neighborhood’s overall environment and livability, and long-term integrity

Key Responsibilities: Review zoning, development, and variance matters affecting Heritage Hill; Monitor issues related to streets, traffic, density, and broader land use condition; Communicate with city staff, commissions, and elected officials regarding matters that may impact the neighborhood; Advise the Board when land use matters require awareness, response, or advocacy; Must strictly adhere to the 1988/2005 Master Plan policies regarding residential density and commercial encroachment

Chair: Jay Fowler

Purpose: To recruit qualified board candidates and oversee fair, timely elections in accordance with HHA’s governing guidelines

Key Responsibilities: Identify and recruit potential board candidates; communicate election timelines and requirements; coordinate with staff on election logistics and ballot preparation; manage absentee ballot procedures; and oversee the administration and integrity of board elections in accordance with HHA’s governing guidelines

Chair: Jeremy Czubko

Purpose: To identify, organize, and support HHA’s technology systems so staff and committees can communicate, operate efficiently, and function securely, and effectively

Key Responsibilities: Maintain administrative access to HHA’s digital platforms; Assist with the setup and support of necessary office technology and equipment as needed; Support staff and committees in the effective use of technology tools; Assist with website and communication platform functionality; Evaluate and recommend improvements to technology systems, including future database and CRM solutions; Create, organize, and troubleshoot a shared HHA document repository

Chair: Kris Alderman

Purpose: To steward the preservation-appropriate future of the Voigt House by evaluating uses, developing recommendations, and building community partnerships

Key Responsibilities: Learn and document the history and current status of the Voigt House; explore and evaluate preservation-appropriate use options; engage with neighbors and potential community partners; gather relevant information and perspectives; and develop recommendations for the Board’s consideration

Chair: Denise Cook, Don Rietema