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Contact information for the Voting Board, Committees and Activity Coordinators can be found in the DOCUMENTS section of TOPS.

Voting Board
5 Executive Officers, 12 Trustees

The Club is geographically broken down into 12 sections, and each section is represented by an elected section Trustee. The Club is governed by an elected 17-member Voting Board which includes President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, and the 12 Section Trustees.

Committees

Committee members meet on a regular basis to study and discuss real and potential issues that have the possibility to affect the community. They will collectively propose actions and/or make recommendations to the Officers and Trustees to consider.

Participating in any one of the below committees is as simple as showing up. Check the CALENDAR for upcoming meeting dates or contact the committee chair via the email address in each committee's description below.

Boat & Dock Committee

Contact: [email protected] The Boat Dock Committee oversees the status of Club docks, boat racks, bulkheads, and ramps at dock areas throughout the community.

Advises management when these items need repair and advises the board when expenditures are needed.

Develops a schedule for the replacement of docks.

Oversees the assignment of dock space to HL members in good standing who apply for space at the large dock locations: Club Park, Comet Row, Beach 3, and Beach 4.

Maintains a waiting list for dock space at those locations after all spaces are assigned.

Conducts inspections as necessary.

Building & Grounds Committee

Clubhouse Committee

Contact: [email protected] The Clubhouse Committee creates, schedules, organizes, and conducts social (dances and parties) and community (blood drives) events that take place at the Clubhouse. The committee encourages special events organized by volunteers (Trunk or Treat, Halloween Dance, St. Patrick’s Dinners, etc.) and select group activities (children’s playgroup, knitters club, ceramics club, etc.)

Communications Committee

Contact: [email protected] The Communications Committee is actively engaged in producing content for all of the Club’s authorized communication channels. Activities with which the committee is involved include Newsette production as it pertains to the setting of an editorial schedule; enforcement of existing editorial guidelines; writing content for the feature article in each issue of the Newsette; and the final editing (in conjunction with Club staff) of each issue before it goes to press. The Club office is responsible for the actual production of the Newsette. Production of other communication pieces as determined by the board – the committee will work with other committees to produce educational/informative communications as authorized by the board.

Ecology Committee

Contact: [email protected] The Ecology Committee is expected to advise the board on matters related to lake water quality and management.

Their knowledge-based input on matters such as responsible septic system maintenance practices; use of environmentally friendly cleaning agents and fertilizers; development of lake-friendly landscaping and forestry management of land owned by the Club is encouraged.

The committee also may conduct various activities which relate to the education of members on all issues relating to ecology and the improvement of our environment.

Activities and events may include such things as clean-up days, ecology fairs, septic pumping programs and youth educational activities.

Meeting Dates: 4th Wednesday of the Month @8 PM

Elections Committee

Contact: [email protected] This committee reviews the eligibility, as defined in the Club’s By-Laws, of those who have been nominated for officer positions as well as the eligibility of those who have filed petitions to be elected as an officer or trustee (terms are generally for three years).

The committee and its volunteers manage the voting at the Annual Meeting and publish election results in the Newsette.

The committee also conducts the voting on proposed By-Law changes and other questions as determined by the By-Laws.

Fishing Committee

Contact: [email protected] The Fishing Committee advises the board on what fish to stock the lake with and when stocking should occur.

It assists management and Club consultants in the investigation of fish kills and related problems.

The committee also oversees fishing related activities including the children’s fishing contest, the ice fishing contest and any other open fishing contest.

Goodwill Fundraising Committee

Contact: [email protected] The Goodwill Fundraising Committee conducts activities to raise contributions made to the Goodwill Fund. The committee has overseen the creation of the Path to Goodwill and coordinated several successful Community Yard Sales. Additionally they have conceived and created the memorial donation cards that are available at the Club office if someone chooses to make an honorary donation to the Goodwill Fund. Current activities are: Annual Community Yard Sale (held in mid-July) Path to Goodwill ( a brick path containing donated inscribed bricks) Goodwill Donation Gift and Memorial Cards (cards in memory of a person or occasion).

Planning Committee

Contact: [email protected] Members of the Planning Committee are responsible for reviewing and making recommendations for change to the Community Master Plan which is then sent for review by Vernon Township’s Planning Board and acceptance by the Town Council. Once accepted, this document provides for expedited approval of Club building and development projects, and, to the extent different zoning standards for Highland Lakes are proposed compared to the existing standards within a PLC zone, may benefit members with relaxed setback requirements.

This committee is also asked to envision a future Highland Lakes and make recommendations to the board using strategic thinking with a respect for preserving all that is good in our lake community while keeping an open mind to new opportunities. Before any serious exploration of an issue is considered, the committee must receive board approval.

Roads Committee

Contact: [email protected] The Roads Committee is charged with identifying and advising the Board and management regarding the upkeep and maintenance of Club roads and drainage facilities (detention basins, catch basins/etc.).

The committee investigates member complaints regarding drainage and speed control matters.

There are nearly 32 miles of private roadway within our Highland Lakes community, all of which are owned by the Club. The Club is responsible for the snow plowing, maintenance, and repair of these roads.

While privately owned, all of these roads fall under Title 39 of New Jersey’s motor vehicle laws. Enforcement of Title 39 is the responsibility of the Vernon Police Department.

Rules & By-Laws

Contact: [email protected] The By-Laws and Rules Committee reviews and advises the voting board about proposed additions, deletions, and other revisions to the current by-laws, rules, and regulations when requested to do so by the voting board. This committee meets only when asked by the Board to review an existing rule or by-law or to consider creating new rulings to address situations with which the board is grappling.

Activities & Clubs

Our volunteer community-run activities and clubs include interests for all ages. To participate in any of the activities or clubs members can simply show up.

Most of the activities and clubs host their meet-ups at the Clubhouse unless specially noted.

Check the CALENDAR for meet-up dates and times, or CONTACT the Club office with any questions.

Current Activity & Club Meet-ups Include:

Aqua Aerobics, Artists Group, Bocce Ball, Book Club, Breakfasts at the Clubhouse, Bunco, Ceramics, Chess Club, Concert Series, Conservation Club, Darts/Pool, Fishing, Halloween Trunk or Treat, Jr Photographers, Kids Tennis, Kidz Clubhouse, Men's Golf, Movie Night, Open-Mic, Pickle-ball, Playgroup Under 5, Robotics, Sailing, Seniors Club, Stitching, Summer Athletics, Sunset Yoga, Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Team Tennis, Teen Council, Women's Auxiliary, Women's Bowling, Women's Fitness, Women's Golf, Yoga, Yoga & Meditation.

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Voting Board
5 Executive Officers, 12 Trustees

Committees

Activities & Clubs

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Volunteering

Our Volunteers

○ Voting Board

○ Committees

○ Activities & Clubs

Voting Board 5 Executive Officers, 12 Trustees

Committees

Activities & Clubs

Voting Board
5 Executive Officers, 12 Trustees