Tony Etze
Construction Committee Chairperson

The Construction Committee is responsible for activities relating to the construction of simple, decent, and affordable Habitat homes.  The committee is comprised of unpaid volunteer staff members with backgrounds in carpentry: general contracting, architectural engineering, electrical trades and plumbing trades.  

Some of the tasks of the Construction Committee are:

· Work with the Site Selection Committee and Construction Manager to ascertain appropriate properties and to develop pre-acquisition budget estimates;

· Present house plans that meet HFHI House Design Criteria to the Board of Directors for approval and advise the Board of Directors of policy changes that relate to house design, project specifications, and disbursement of resources;

· Assists office staff and Construction Manager or the volunteer site supervisor in developing comprehensive work lists and schedules and ensures materials are available for work crews to ensure timely completion of homes;

· Solicit bids for sub-contracted labor. Mechanical trades, excavation, foundation and drywall if needed.

· Develop lists of needed in-kind building materials, supplies and equipment for the affiliate Wish List.  

· Prepare an annual budget for discretionary spending on tools and equipment;

· Communicate with the Family Services Committee to ensure timely family house dedications; report progress weekly to Construction Manager, project date for final Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) inspections.

· Advise the Volunteer Coordinator of the need for volunteers for specific tasks.

· Appoint a Habitat “House Leader” for every build to represent Habitat and to enforce our building criteria guidelines. Coordinate build schedule with house sponsor.

· Maintain Habitat equipment, tools, trailers, vehicles and construction material storage facilities.

· Recruit and train additional “Volunteers, Crew and House Leaders”.

· Reports to and works closely with the Habitat Construction Manager in all areas relating to construction:  identifying vendors: subcontractors, new building plans and techniques, build schedules, Green Building opportunities and policy and procedures.

· Meet periodically to discuss Habitat construction issues.

For more information or to join the Construction Committee please contact Tony Eze [ email ]

 

Larry Miller
Church Relations Committee Chair

The Church Relations Committee is chaired by a clergy member and is responsible for working in partnership with area churches by recruiting volunteers and financial resources from community churches, praying, and by extending the opportunity for members to engage in Habitat’s Christian ministry.  

Committee members are encouraged to reach out by articulating Habitat’s mission in speaking engagements at local churches and other organizations and maintaining ongoing communication with congregations.

For more information or to join the Church Relations Committee contact Larry Miller [ email ]

Joanne Zorb
Family Services Committee Chair

The Family Services Committee is a cooperative operating committee responsible for the following:

Family Selection volunteers are responsible for drafting the selection criteria used to select families for approval by the board of directors.  Also, the committee is responsible for:

- Informing prospective homeowners that they may be eligible to apply
- Developing an orientation program for applicants
- Developing   application forms
- Screening applications
- Interviewing prospective families
- Recommending applicants to the board of directors for approval

Family Support volunteers are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the affiliate’s support program.  This committee specifically works with families through:

- Sweat equity
- Home ownership education
- The closing process
- Adjusting to new responsibilities
- Continued partnership

Volunteer opportunities include:

Family Services Chairperson – oversees the activities of Family Support and Selection committees.

Family Services Administrative Coordinator – Schedules all family services meetings, secure meeting facilities, produce agendas, minutes and committee reports

Orientation/Financial Review volunteer – Assists prospective homeowners in completing applications, reviews supporting documentation, review credit reports, calculate debt to income ratios and makes recommendations about which families qualify for “ability to pay”.  Orientation sessions are held quarterly.

Selection Home Visit Volunteer – Conducts confidential home visits with prospective families based upon housing need selection criteria.  Makes recommendations to Committee regarding qualifications related to housing need.

Family Support Sponsor – Mentors and supports prospective homeowners as they complete their partnership requirements.  

Sweat Equity Coordinator – Coordinates with Family Support Sponsors the tracking of sweat equity opportunities and recording of hours worked

Outreach Coordinator – Promote, schedule, and staff opportunities to speak to community groups, churches, social agencies, etc. about requirements for family selection.

Orientation/Events Coordinator – Promote, schedule, and plan prospective homeowner orientation events.  Promote, schedule and plan homeowner Habitation events.

Construction/Family Liaison – Attend regularly scheduled construction work days assisting families with their construction sweat equity requirements.  

Settlement Coordinator – Meet with families prior to settlement to review documentation and settlement process.  Attend settlement when ownership is transferred to homeowner.  

For more information or to join the Family Services Committee contact Jo Ann Zorb [ email ]
 

The purpose of the Resource Development Committee is to ensure that the fiscal needs of the affiliate are met and to share the opportunity of giving to others throughout the community to participate in Habitat’s mission and ministry with cash and in-kind gifts.  

The Business and Corporations Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing activities to maximize opportunities with local businesses and corporations to contribute to Habitat’s mission.  

The Individual Gifts Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing activities to maximize opportunities with individuals to contribute to Habitat’s mission.  

The Foundation and Proposal Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing activities to maximize opportunities by building relationships with foundations and other sources of grant money and prepare proposals or work with others in the community to prepare proposals.

The Events Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing activities to maximize opportunities by working with individuals, businesses, corporations, and civic organizations that have selected Habitat as a beneficiary of a fundraising event.

For more information or to join the Resource Development Committee contact Lisa Smith Resource Development Officer  [ email ]

 

Jessica Clark
Public Affairs Committee Chairperson

The Public Relations Committee is responsible for sharing Habitat’s mission with the public and all volunteers and to raise public awareness of Habitat’s work in ways that properly reflect the mission, beliefs, and image of Habitat for Humanity International via media sources (TV, radio, newspapers, emails, etc.) and plan and participate in public events.   This includes educating and informing the public of Habitat principles, policies, and procedures in an accurate and responsible manner.  

The Committee also supports the Executive Director, office staff, and all committees within the affiliate in getting the message out about their specific activities.  

The Media Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all communications with the media and/or participate  in public speaking engagements to ensure accurate understanding of Habitat policies and principles.  

The Speaker’s Bureau Coordinator recruits, trains, supervises, and retains members of the Speaker’s Bureau to fulfill requests from the public for speakers.  

The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for the logistical planning of special events to raise community awareness and identify local resources.  

The purpose of the Resource Development Committee is to ensure that the fiscal needs of the affiliate are met and to share the opportunity of giving to others throughout the community to participate in Habitat’s mission and ministry with cash and in-kind gifts.  

The Business and Corporations Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing activities to maximize opportunities with local businesses and corporations to contribute to Habitat’s mission.  

The Individual Gifts Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing activities to maximize opportunities with individuals to contribute to Habitat’s mission.  

The Foundation and Proposal Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing activities to maximize opportunities by building relationships with foundations and other sources of grant money and prepare proposals or work with others in the community to prepare proposals.

The Events Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing activities to maximize opportunities by working with individuals, businesses, corporations, and civic organizations that have selected Habitat as a beneficiary of a fundraising event.

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee is responsible for sharing Habitat’s mission with the public and all volunteers and to raise public awareness of Habitat’s work in ways that properly reflect the mission, beliefs, and image of Habitat for Humanity International via media sources (TV, radio, newspapers, emails, etc.) and plan and participate in public events.   This includes educating and informing the public of Habitat principles, policies, and procedures in an accurate and responsible manner.  

The Committee also supports the Executive Director, office staff, and all committees within the affiliate in getting the message out about their specific activities.  

The Media Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all communications with the media and/or participate  in public speaking engagements to ensure accurate understanding of Habitat policies and principles.  

The Speaker’s Bureau Coordinator recruits, trains, supervises, and retains members of the Speaker’s Bureau to fulfill requests from the public for speakers.  

The Special Events Coordinator is responsible for the logistical planning of special events to raise community awareness and identify local resources.  

For more information or to join the Public Relations Committee contact Jessica Clark [ email ]