An overview of GRF committees and members
GRF BOARD
On June 24, the Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors ratified its members’ committee assignments for the coming year.
The Golden Rain Foundation operates through five standing committees, each of which studies issues within their individual purview and presents recommendations to the Board of Directors for its consideration.
The five committees are Administration, Facilities, Finance, Member Services and Operations.
Here is a quick overview of each committee’s purview: Administration Committee
The purpose of the Administration Committee is to oversee GRF’s human resources functions and its adherence to principles of good governance; and project a future vision for the community and suggest actions necessary to fulfill that vision.
Its areas of oversight include: community leases, insurance, human resources, Mutual Adminis- tration, administrative support services, strategic planning, retail/ revenue soruces, governing documents and GRF director training.
Members of this committee are Vicki Burdman (chair), Mike Banfield, Sandy Geffner, Linda Herman, Don Horning, Edward Jablonski and Pattricia Vienna.
Facilities Committee
The purpose of the Facilities Committee is to oversee the construction, upgrading and preservation of all of the GRF’s physical plant and fleet, including those open spaces hosting amenities, as well as the delivery of maintenance services to Mutual corporations under the terms of the Management Agreement.
Its areas of oversight include: building and infrastructure assessment, architectural design, trust property maintenance, project management, the Service Maintenance Department, Mutual and trust property outside services contracts, environmental services and compliance, and fleet asset management.
Members of this committee are Mike Banfield (chair), Edward Jablonski, Tim Kearns, Carol Levine, Jeffrey Mulqueen and Namil Shin.
Finance Committee
The purpose of the Finance Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the monitoring and oversight of the GRF’s financial resources.
Its areas of oversight include issues pertaining to finance, purchasing, budgets, investments, the reserve study, capital funds, reserve funds, the capital improvement fund, fees and the annual audit.
Members of this committee are Sandy Geffner (chair), Vicki Burdman, Janet Isom, Kathyrn Jones, Teri Nugent and Namil Shin. Member Services Committee
The purpose of the Member Services Committee is to oversee and enhance members’ engagement with GRF properties, local assistance organizations and available transportation services. The committee also oversees GRF’s wide array of recreational, entertainment and educational programs.
Its areas of oversight include member programming such as community events, the LW Library, Recreation services, custodial contracts, resident transportation, community outreach and Client Services.
Members of this committee are Donald Horning (chair), James Farr, Marla Hamblin, Susan Hopewell, Tim Kearns and Nick Massetti.
Operations Committee
The purpose of the Operations Committee is to oversee GRF functions delivered to members and the Mutual corporations, including gate access, communications, IT, security services and Stock Transfer.
Its areas of oversight include gate access, communications such as the LW Weekly newspaper, IT systems, Security services like parking enforcement and decals, and Stock Transfer.
Members of this committee are Pattricia Vienna (chair), James Farr, Janet Isom, Kathryn Jones, Jeffrey Mulqueen and Teri Nugent.
