Committees
Villages of Dorchester relies heavily on the participation and feedback from residents, and the activities of our committees are an integral part of our success. Committees consist of residents – both homeowners and renters alike – who want to help make this community great. Volunteers are welcomed to join any committee at anytime. Committees meet once each month, usually at the community center or a local restaurant or cafe. Serving on a committee is as much of a commitment as you wish to make it. If you would like to volunteer your time and talent – or if you have a suggestion for ways we can improve, please email the committee chair using the contact email address links below.
Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
Communications Committee
Facilities Committee
Programs & Events Team
Security Committee
Social Committee
Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
Mission:
The purpose of the Architectural Review Committee is to enhance and preserve property values for Villages of Dorchester homeowners. The ARC approves or denies requests to change the external appearance of properties within the Villages of Dorchester using the guidelines set forth in the VOD’s covenants. The committee is also responsible for overseeing the general state of repair and providing notices to residents when their property is falling short of the architectural standards.
Committee Chair: Chris Elcock
Board Liason: Chris Elcock
Email: arc@villagesofdorchester.org
Communications Committee
Mission:
The Communications Committee is tasked with creating and improving methods of communication within the Villages of Dorchester community. The committee is responsible for updating and improving the community’s website, Facebook page, and Twitter accounts, creating and updating welcome kits for new residents who move into VOD, and working to foster a community of open and positive interaction both online, and in print.
Committee Chair: Robin Fuchs
Board Liason: Robin Fuchs
Meetings: announced via email from Candice, on i-neighbors.org, and NextDoor.com
Email: communications@villagesofdorchester.org
Facilities Committee:
Mission:
The mission of the Facilities Committee is to manage the maintenance and operation of the common areas, the pool and the community center to ensure they are kept well-maintained and that future projects are developed and implemented in a manner that best utilizes the HOA’s funds.
Committee Chair: Jerry Priessler
Board Liason: Mike Quirus
Meetings: announced via email from Candice, on i-neighbors.org, and NextDoor.com
Email: hoa@villagesofdorchester.net
Programs & Events Team
Mission:
While not an officially chartered “committee”, the Programs & Events team works to gather input from residents regarding programs, classes, activity groups, seminars, workshops, etc. that would be of interest to VOD residents. The Programs & Events team also secures qualified professional instructors for classes, manages the website to signup participants and collect registration fees, and works closely with the community manager to create a schedule of events in the community clubhouse.
Committee Chair: Lisa Saunders and Robin Shotola Fuchs
Board Liasons: Lisa Saunders and Robin Shotola Fuchs
Email: facilities@villagesofdorchester.org
Security Committee:
Mission:
The mission of the Security Committee is to work to address issues of crime and safety in the community, institute a Neighborhood Watch, get out timely communications to people regarding issues impacting the safety of the community and help support an annual National Night Out event.
Committee Co-Chair: Eric Smith
Committee Co-Chair: Lisa Saunders
Board Liason: Lisa Saunders
Meetings: announced via email from Candice, on i-neighbors.org, and NextDoor.com
Email: security@villagesofdorchester.org
Social Committee:
Mission:
The Social Committee puts on a variety of events designed to encourage community members to come together as neighbors, enjoy each other’s company and have a little fun! Annual events include the community Pool Party and Yard Sale. The Social Committee also works closely with the Security Committee to plan and host National Night Out in the Villages of Dorchester community.
Committee Chair: Jerry Priessler
Board Liason: Toni Smith
Meetings: announced via email from Candice, on i-neighbors.org, and NextDoor.com
Email: social@villagesofdorchester.org