There are nine committees within ECCO that address many aspects of life in Earlewood. Chairpersons of the standing committees are elected by the officers within a month of those officers being elected at the Annual Meeting every two years.
Please click here to view a list of our past officers and chairs.
Annual Events
Alexa Stillwell
annualevents@earlewood.org
This committee coordinates ECCO’s annual events, including National Night Out, Trunk or Treat, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Holiday Party.
Beautification
Evelyn May
beautification@earlewood.org
This committee maintains the entrance beds and awards Yard of the Month.
Communications
Lindsey Jacobs
communication@earlewood.org
This committee produces the printed newsletter twice a year, email alerts as necessary and updates the website.
Elections
Ford Mason
elections@earlewood.org
This committee conducts the regular elections every two years or any special election.
Grants
Robert Davis
grants@earlewood.org
This committee works closely with Community Development at the City of Columbia and is responsible for preparation of Cando Grants, Mini Grants, Columbia Green Grants and any other grant Earlewood may qualify for.
Membership
Virginia Bedford
membership@earlewood.org
This committee works closely with the Member-at-Large officer and Street Captains to increase membership. The Chair is responsible for maintaining the database of current members.
Monthly Socials
Richard Noonan
monthlysocials@earlewood.org
This committee organizes ECCO Nights Out and Summer Porch Parties.
Nominating
Kathleen McDaniel
nominating@earlewood.org
This committee nominates officers prior to the elections.
Police and Safety
Terri Franklin
safety@earlewood.org
This committee works with the police and crime prevention. The chair will lead the monthly crime prevention meeting held each month before the regular meeting. Crime prevention meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
Zoning and Planning
Brennan Williams
zoning@earlewood.org
This committee stays in frequent contact with Krista Hampton of the City of Columbia and Richland County and its inspectors—including Marie Brown, one of the inspectors for our area. Members stay on the lookout for zoning violations and report them accordingly.
Subcommittees
- Historic Design and Review: Dan Elswick (ddrc@earlewood.org)
Past President
Rebecca Haynes
pastpresident@earlewood.org
The Past President is a non-voting member of the Executive Council.