Board of Directors
The HRARA Board of Directors (BOD) is charged with managing the daily operations of the facility, ensuring safety for members and guests, and advocating an ever-improving atmosphere. As we are a volunteer-run organization, we rely on the active participation of members in our community for all to benefit.
Board Meetings
The HRARA Board holds its monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm; meetings are open to all members. From May to September, meetings are held on the pool grounds. Please contact the HRARA Board Secretary for the location of the monthly meeting if you would like to attend outside of the months listed above.
HRARA Bylaws
Please note the Bylaws is a living document, and subject to annual updates.
(PDF Last updated: 9/16/2025)
HRARA Minutes
Members may contact the HRARA Board Secretary for meeting minutes.
Officer Roles
The officers of HRARA include a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, all of whom are elected by the Board of Directors. Officers are elected annually and holds office until the first meeting of the Board of Directors held after the annual meeting and election.
Officers
President
The President presides at all meetings of the shareholders and at all meetings of the Board of Directors. They perform duties that customarily pertain to the office of President, as well as those directed to perform by resolution of the Board of Directors. The President serves as an ex-officio member of all committees, both temporary and permanent, except that the President shall not serve as a member of any nominating committee.
- Danius Barzdukas
Vice President
The Vice President has and exercises all the powers, authority and duties of the President during the absence of the latter, or whenever the President is unable to fulfill their duties. The Vice President also acts as chairman of the Planning Committee.
- Laura Wright
Treasurer
The Treasurer is responsible for the custody of all funds, securities, insurance and other intangible assets of HRARA. They are responsible for plans and policies relating to the financial management of HRARA and serves as chairman of the Finance Committee. They are responsible for the maintenance of full and complete records of all assets and liabilities of HRARA, and of all financial transactions. They are responsible for the preparation of such tax reports and other financial reports as may be required by local, state and federal governments. Subject to board approval, the Treasurer may employ an Assistant Treasurer to assist the Treasurer in the duties of the office and serve as the Treasurer’s agent.
- Bryan Andersen
Secretary
The Secretary of HRARA has custody of the corporate seal and the records of HRARA, except those records required under Article V, Section 4, and prepares and maintains full minutes of all meetings of the shareholders and the Board of Directors. The Secretary conducts all official correspondence of HRARA, and gives proper notice of all meetings to the shareholders. The President may appoint an Assistant Secretary to assist the Secretary in the performance of the duties.
- Natalie Feinberg
Committees
The President of HRARA appoints the committee chairpersons. Unless otherwise directed, all chairpersons of the standing committees are members of the incumbent Board of Directors. Subject to Board approval, the President may appoint as chairpersons of any special committee any shareholder who is in good standing in HRARA.
Members
Planning
The Planning Committee devises and presents to the Board of Directors both short and long range plans consistent with the purpose HRARA. The Vice President shall be the Chairperson of the Planning Committee.
- Danius Barzdukas
- Laura Wright
- Bryan Andersen
- Bill Mertz
- Paula Katz
Finance
The Finance Committee includes as members the chairpersons of all other standing committees and the President of HRARA, is responsible for the overall financial management of HRARA and advises the Board of Directors on all financial matters. It prepares and submits to the Board recommended financial plans and policies, including an annual budget. It submits at each regular meeting of the Board a financial statement of the condition of HRARA as of the last day of the preceding calendar month or other period as specified by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer is the Chairperson of the Finance Committee. The chairperson/s of all other Standing Committees and the President are voting members of this Committee. At the conclusion of each fiscal year, the Treasurer recommends to the Board of Directors either (a) that the Board of Directors engage a Certified Public Accountant to review the financial records for a fiscal year or (b) that the Board of Directors establish an Audit Committee for that purpose. The Finance Committee makes studies and recommendations relative to the insurance coverage of HRARA.
- Bryan Andersen
Operating
The Operating Committee is responsible for operation of the swimming pools and other facilities of the Corporation as required by law, regulation, or these By-Laws; and for the recurrent tasks associated with the swimming pools and other required facilities.
- Pat Tierno
- Tina Rafalovich
- Marcus Bleech
Engineering & Maintenance
The Engineering Committee is responsible for non-recurrent construction, maintenance, and repair tasks associated with the facilities of the Corporation, except where such tasks are assigned to another Committee.
- Tom Forde
Landscaping
The Landscaping Committee is responsible for the upkeep of all natural areas under the control of HRARA.
- Wilson Rowe
- Marcus Bleech
- Bill Mertz
Membership
The Membership Committee is responsible for onboarding new members, assisting current members with their accounts, and making appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors. This committee is also responsible for promotion work in connection with the sale of memberships as well as keeping an accurate up-to-date roster of shareholders.
- Barbara Foley
- Doug Zebrak
- Laura Wright
Communications
The Communications Committee is responsible for managing the public information relating to HRARA, including the website, newsletter, and social media.
- Barbara Foley
- Marcus Bleech
Activities
The Activities Committee is responsible for all social functions hosted by HRARA, except where specific functions are assigned to another Committee. Responsibilities include: setting the calendar for the season, recruiting event organizers and volunteers, lining up food trucks, and managing deck reservations.
- Barbara Foley
Swim Team
The Swim Team Committee is responsible for all activities of any swim team established by and operated under the authority of HRARA. Up to two (2) Swim Team Representatives are appointed by the Board of Directors and are authorized to represent HRARA to any swim league or similar organization responsible for activities in which an HRARA swim team participates. The Swim Team Committee consists of:
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- a Chairperson appointed by the President;
- the Swim Team Representative(s);
- three (3) shareholders in good standing elected by and from the parents or legal guardians of registered members of a Corporation swim team;
- the President.
- Meg Moran
Election for Directors
The Board of Directors manages HRARA on behalf of its shareholders. Directors are elected in August and serve two-year terms. Board meetings are typically on the third Tuesday of each month. This year there will be eight (8) Director positions to be elected. Candidate statements are provided below when voting begins.
HRARA uses an online election system named Election Buddy. As in previous years the election will use preferential voting. Each voter will rank candidates starting from 1 for the most preferred. You must rank at least one candidate for your vote to be valid and may rank as many as 11. You may add up to seven (7) “write-in” candidates. Note that only current shareholders in good standing are eligible to be elected. A message containing a unique one-time-usage link will be sent to the email address of record for each membership that is in good standing as of the Annual Membership Dues due date (see Elections Schedule). One adult listed on the membership may use the link to vote. The message will be from Holmes Run Acres Recreation Association and will have the subject “Vote now: Holmes Run Acres Recreation Association – Election for Directors”.
If you have questions or comments, please contact the HRARA Board Secretary.
2026 Elections Schedule
Call for Nominations: Fri, Jul 10
Nomination Deadline: Fri, Jul 24
Membership Dues Paid: Fri, Jul 31
Candidate Statements Due: Fri, Jul 31
Ballots Sent: Fri, Aug 7
Voting Opens: Fri, Aug 7
Voting Closes: Fri, Aug 14
Shareholder Meeting: Sat, Aug 22
Results Announced: Sat, Aug 22
First Board Meeting: Tue, Sep 15
Join the Board! Submit a Nomination
Elections are held at our annual shareholder meeting at the end of each summer. Elected members serve for two years. To find out more about what is involved and read about board member roles and responsibilities, visit the Board of Directors page on the website. If you are interested in running for the Board or would like to nominate someone, please contact the HRARA Board Secretary to let us know. Feel free to reach out to the HRARA Board Secretary or chat with any of the current members if you have any additional questions. (See Elections Schedule for important dates and deadlines.)
