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: Sue Jostrom 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 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. They are also responsible for organizing/planning/implementing the bi-annual FHA tour of floating homes.
Chair: Tom Campbell
Members: Susan Chatlos-Susor, Janet Williams
Tour Committee Chair: Tom Campbell
Tour Committee Members: TBD
The FHA Environmental Committee mission is to protect and preserve our water backyard thru education, example, and activities that foster environmental stewardship.
Chair: Dave Chapelle Members: Ranaan Schnitzer (replacing Dave in April)
Finance
Chair: Sue Jostrom
Members: Tom Hesselbrock (outgoing Treasurer), Bill Albert, John Leness, Karen Mooney (incoming treasurer)
Legislative
Monitors legislative and political environment on all levels, from State to neighborhoods, for issues that might impact the Floating Homes Community.
Chair: Peter Erickson Members: John Leness
History & Archiving
Chair: Courtney Cooper Members: Susan Chatlos-Susor
Houseboatique
Chair: Blair Robbins
Members: Susan Chatlos-Susor, Tom Hesselbrock (finance & procurement)
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: Bill Albert Members: Maggie Chon
Membership Development
Responsible for recruiting new members
Chair: Elliot Wolf Members: Karen Mooney, Jann McFarland, Sarah Morlidge
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 email to the appropriate standing committee chair noted above or send email to contact@seattlefloatinghomes.org
