Join a Committee!
If you are a houseboat owner or renter you are eligible to join a committee! Please email the chair of the committee you are interested in joining or email contact@seattlefloatinghomes.org
The Seattle FHA Board welcomes the suggestions of its members. If you have an idea or concern that you’d like us to address, please send an email to the appropriate standing committee chair noted above or send an email to contact@seattlefloatinghomes.org
Board Development & Operations
This committee supports the board by assessing the knowledge, attributes and skills the board will need and recruiting individuals to meet those needs. It is responsible for orienting new board members, supporting ongoing board development and developing and maintaining a board manual.
Chair: Members:
The Communications Committee focuses on building and sustaining our sense of community by disseminating news, information and resources to members through the web site, e-Alerts, Facebook and a network of dock representatives.
Chair: Sarah Morlidge (Website, Email, FB) assisted by Office Manager Jann McFarland
Community Advocacy and Lobbying
City Light, DNR, Taxes
Chair: Peter Erickson Members: Derek Bottles, Peter Dess
Community Building and Events
The mission of this committee is to foster a connected community within the floating home community; to encourage open communication between the FHA, docks and membership; and to organize events that foster community and provide opportunities for fun and friendship.
Chair: Members:
Environmental Stewardship Programs
The FHA Environmental Committee’s mission is to protect and preserve our water backyard thru education, example, and activities that foster environmental stewardship. Liaison to local environmental groups, environmental advocacy & communications.
Chair: John Giaever Members:
Finance
Chair: Megan Sutherland Members:
Legislative and Regulatory Compliance
Communicates Fire and Building code issues. Research and document floating home related code to be shared on our website. Monitors legislative and political environment on all levels, from State to neighborhoods, for issues that might impact the Floating Homes Community.
Chair: Heidi Eagleton Members:
Historical Preservation & Education
Maintain architectural heritage (e.g. give design awards).
Chair: Stafford Green Members: Megan Arrivey Hall, Catherine Major, Jeff Seery Supplemental Team: Larry Logue, Steve Andreason, Adam Lyon (Library Associate MOHAI), Eugenia Woo (Director of Seattle Historical Society, Preservation Services)
Fundraising
Responsible for organizing/planning/implementing the bi-annual FHA tour of floating homes. and the Houseboatique
Chair: Members:
Tour Committee Chair: Tour Committee Members:
Safety and Security
Oversees activities that enhance our well-being around the Lake and Portage Bay. Fosters relationships with local police and fire departments. Manages the Dock Watch.
Chair: Members:
Membership Development
Responsible for recruiting new members
Chair: Peter Erickson Members:
Website
Shared Resource and Knowledge Hub including Infrastructure & maintenance tracking to include Director’s Database, Q&A with FHA members
Chair: Sarah Morlidge Members:
