LHFH Volunteer Committees

CHURCH RELATIONS COMMITTEE

This committee communicates LHFH's ministry and mission through initiating and maintaining contact with leaders and lay ministers of the faith community of Loudoun County. Members give one on one or group presentations at churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples. They encourage commitment and participation in LHFH activities and work groups.
CHAIR: Kim Hurst 703-932-9651
kim.hurst@longandfoster.com

CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

This group is composed of site supervisors and three subcommittees. The site supervisors coordinate the activities of the professional tradesmen, crew leaders and volunteers at the building sites. They maintain the building schedule and monitor volunteer actions to ensure safety and health policies are followed. The design subcommittee works with the Family Selection and Finance/Budget committees to select or design the appropriate home for the building site. They compile the building details and specifications for the home. The materials subcommittee establishes relationships with building suppliers, material representatives and construction companies who would be able to donate or provide at a discount, products and/or services to Loudoun Habitat. They work with the Development and Public Relations committees to develop a system of recognition and acknowledgement for donors of materials and professional services. Members are responsible for ordering, tracking, picking up and safely storing materials, and for delivering materials to the building site as necessary. The construction subcommittee is responsible for developing and maintaining a building schedule and establishing the safety and tool policies for each house. They also maintain a site log book listing volunteers and the work completed.
CHAIR: BUD GREEN 540-338-3707
farmerg00@verizon.net.

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for communicating LHFH’s ministry and mission to the business community in Loudoun County and at-large, and for planning and executing activities to raise substantial funds for the purchase of property, necessary infrastructure and supplies to build homes. This committee also oversees researching, writing and pursuing grants from appropriate resources.
CHAIR: JIM WEHR 240-888-5550
jwehr@finsvcs.com
CoChair: HARLEY RENNER 703-626-1685
hrenner@finsvcs.com

FAMILY SELECTION COMMITTEE

This committee identifies, locates and qualifies applicants for LHFH home ownership. All applicants must be screened, contacted, visited and follow-up in a fair and efficient manner. Members participate in: contacting other non-profit, humanitarian organizations to solicit applicants; gathering and verifying applicant information; assisting applicants with questions during the application process; and conducting home visits.
CHAIR: PAMELA MCGRAW 703-430-9320
pmcgraw@idigroup.com.

FAMILY SUPPORT COMMITTEE

Members of this committee inform, educate, support and communicate with LHFH partner families and homeowners on a regular basis. Members counsel partner families on basic issues such as choosing home insurance and handling property taxes. They also provide budgeting or financial counsel, home ownership and maintenance, and direction and ideas for completion of sweat equity requirements.
CHAIR: STEPHANIE BYERS 703-421-0415
sbyers124@yahoo.com.

FINANCE AND BUDGET COMMITTEE

This committee provides financial leadership and funds management for LHFH. Members are responsible for producing an annual budget, preparing and reviewing monthly and yearly financial statements, preparing Federal and state tax forms, preparing reports for Habitat International, and managing the annual financial audit review.
CHAIR: ALTA JONES 540-668-6913
altajones79@aol.com

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for identifying and selecting candidates whose skills, strengths and interests will benefit the Board and enable it to carry out the mission and vision of LHFH. Members develop and conduct a Board orientation for the nominees. Members must be able to answer general questions about Loudoun Habitat and its history, as well as specific questions regarding the requirements and responsibilities of Board membership. This committee is also responsible for developing and managing the balloting and election process for the annual Board of Directors meeting.
CHAIR: GREG DAVIDSON 703-929-5255
novahomelender@earthlink.net

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for planning, executing and monitoring the performance of all of LHFH's public relations activities. One or more of the members maintain active relationships with the media; prepare and distribute advertisements and press releases for informational purposes, activities and events. They also write, design and distribute appeal letters and the affiliate newsletter three times per year; compose and design other collateral materials such as brochures, flyers or posters as needed. Members of this committee are also appointed as the official "historian and "photographer" to provide a tangible, historical; account of events and buildings of the organization.
CHAIR: CYNTHIA JENNINGS 703-629-5563
cynthia-jennings@comcast.net.

SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE

This committee locates and researches the viability of potential land opportunities, and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on purchasing decisions. Members participate in the preparation of contracts to acquire land, conduct feasibility studies, research zoning regulations and required permits, and initiate and maintain contact with appropriate governing and licensing bodies.
CHAIR: TOM GRANNAS (703) 406-2110
tgrannas@charronconsulting.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for planning, executing and monitoring all of LHFH's special events. This includes the analysis of existing programs to ensure they remain effective, and the identification and evaluation of new programs and opportunities as required. Members provide support for various events throughout the year, such as staffing our booths at expos and festivals, helping at our annual Capitol Steps fundraiser, and coordinating and supporting walk-a-thons, concerts and open houses. This committee is also responsible for coordinating and overseeing all activities of home groundbreakings and dedications.
CONTACT: CYNTHIA JENNINGS 703-629-5563
cynthia-jennings@comcast.net.

VOLUNTEER RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The function of this committee is to recruit and manage volunteers in relation to their interaction with all the committees, activities and builds. Members maintain frequent contact with key group leaders, and distribute information to the public regarding volunteer opportunities and needs of the affiliate. Members also are responsible for conducting monthly Volunteer Orientations at easily accessible locations throughout Loudoun County.
CHAIR: TONY MCGRAW 703-430-9320
tonypammcgraw@cs.com.

YOUTH OUTREACH

This committee is responsible for organizing events and projects that actively and creatively involve children and youth with Loudoun Habitat. Relationships with church youth, Girl & Boy Scout leaders, school clubs and social organizations must be initiated and maintained. Members work closely with the Special Events committee, and are responsible for planning and overseeing activities.
CHAIR: GINA TUFANO 703-973-0632
gina@ask-gina.com