By Tara Fischer
Staff Writer

(Oct. 3, 2024) Ocean Pines Association advisory board committee liaisons were named last week.

Each OPA Board of Directors member is assigned an advisory committee to oversee and act as a branch between the two groups so that goals and initiatives may be accomplished.

The updated appointments were announced on Saturday, Sept. 28, the first board meeting since the election, in which Rick Farr and Jeff Heavner maintained their seats on the governing body.

Association President Stuart Lakernick made the declaration. Lakernick took over the leadership role formerly occupied by Farr, who now serves as the vice president.

Heavner will oversee the Environmental and Natural Assets and the Parks and Recreation committees, Director Steve Jacobs was assigned to the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee, as well as the Golf Committee, Treasurer Monica Rakowski was matched with the Budget and Finance Committee, Director Elaine Brady will work with the Architectural Review and Communications committees, Secretary John Latham is with the Marine Activities and the Elections committees, and Lakernick will handle the Strategic Planning Committee.

The new president also kicked off his first board meeting by urging Ocean Pines residents to lend a helping hand.

“Volunteering is a fantastic way to get involved,” he said. “You meet your neighbors, support initiatives that keep our community thriving, whether assisting with seasonal activities, contributing to neighborhood cleanups or local programs, your involvement can have a meaningful impact.”

Anyone interested in volunteering in Ocean Pines may contact info@oceanpines.org.