The Highlands Council Board of Trustees (BOT) has formed five advisory committees to serve the Issaquah Highlands community. We are looking for interested residents to join, starting in January! Visit the Issaquah Highlands website to apply.
Most committees will meet in-person every other month, and they are open only to committee members and pre-arranged guests. Virtual options for members may be available, as needed.
THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE will primarily provide guidance and direction on the development and implementation of communications strategies, including (but not limited to) Connections, the Weekly E-News, social media, the blog and official website at issaquahhighlands.com, and all marketing materials/methods. If you are passionate about helping to get information to the community, this may be the committee for you! The committee meets on Monday evenings.
THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE will be responsible for identifying and prioritizing areas of concern, then communicating and developing education with regards to community safety, including crime prevention, traffic concerns and emergency preparation. If you’re interested in helping to make this community safer for everyone, this may be the committee for you! The committee meets on Thursday afternoons.
THE EQUITY COMMITTEE will advise and/or participate in the development, maintenance and evaluation of strategies for creating a welcoming, inclusive and equitable community. We are especially looking for residents who represent marginalized or underrepresented groups within our community. If you are passionate about making Issaquah Highlands a welcoming place for all, this may be the committee for you! The committee meets on Wednesday afternoons.
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE will primarily work with Highlands Council staff in developing the annual organizational budget. This committee will also review and analyze past budgets and projections for planning purposes, continually analyze cash flow, review tax returns and audits, and provide guidance and recommendations on potential large expenditures. If you enjoy research and digging into the numbers, this may be the committee for you! This committee connects monthly, often over email.
THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE is responsible for advising and/or participating in the developing, maintaining and evaluating of community programs and events. If you love bringing people together through events, this may be the committee for you! Prior event planning experience is not required. The committee meets on Monday mornings.
More information and the application to apply is available at issaquahhighlands.com/volunteer. If you have questions, please reach out to me at lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org.
Lindsey Pinkston is the executive director of Highlands Council, and a resident of Wisteria Park.
