Committees

Architectural Committee

Chair: Angela Jackson (phone: 716-225-5332)
Members: Adam Wichlacz, Cherrie Spencer, Kathryn Orrange, and Jen Parsons

The Architectural Committee’s works to maintain the value of homes in Craneridge. It accomplishes this by ensuring that new homes and changes to existing homes fit the Craneridge architectural style.

Maintenance Committee

Chair: Adam Wichlacz (phone: 716-725-1864)
Members:  Ted Welch, Ron Krasnek, Cheryl Spencer & Mo Spencer

The Maintenance Committee ensures that Association property is kept in top condition. This committee, with the Board of Directors, decides which projects are undertaken each year. The Maintenance Committee also organizes a Craneridge Earth Day each spring and a fall work day which are opportunities for all members to get together and clean up our neighborhood and to work on improvement projects.

Neighbor Engagement Committee
(nee Social Committee)

Liaison: (TBD – To recruit 1 person)
Members: (TBD – To recruit at least 2)

The mission of the Neighbor Engagement Committee is to foster a sense of belonging and community engagement by going beyond traditional social events. We aim to create a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone actively participates in enhancing our shared environment. Our goal is to build a community where collaboration and shared endeavors lead to a stronger, more cohesive neighborhood.

Pool Committee

Chair: Kathyrn Orrange (716-867-9147)
Members:  Ron Krasnek, Amy Shaul (716-628-3642) & Marty Kemsley (716-592-4542)

The members of the Pool Committee work hard during the summer season to ensure we have a safe place to swim and cool off. The pool is open daily, weather permitting, from late May to early September. The pool is operated under the jurisdiction of the Erie County Health Department. A life guard is on duty at all times and is fully trained and certified by the Red Cross.

The pool may also be reserved for a homeowner’s private use after normal hours. There is no charge for this except a lifeguard is required.  It is the homeowner’s responsibility to pay for the lifeguard.

Woodlands Committee

Chair: Gwen Alegre (phone: 716-480-1159)
(For tree removal requests, complete this form)
Members: Kelly Campbell, Sam Lewandowski, Alan Miano, Jennifer Parsons, Andrea Post, and Bill Rugg.

The Woodlands Committee is charged with developing and implementing a plan, both long and short term, to manage the forest in which we live. During the 50+ years that Craneridge has existed, our forest environment has changed. The Board and Woodlands Committee explore ways to ensure that the natural environment we enjoy is preserved and enhanced for the current and future residents of Craneridge.

Finance Committee

Chair: Jeff Randall (phone: 716-913-9169)
Members: Chuck Dickhut, Dennis Donner & Shannon Wichlacz

The Finance Committee ensures the fiscal stability of the Association. The committee meets this goal by creating both long and short-term financial plans. These plans are reviewed with the Board of Directors to formulate the activities of the Association and its committees for the following year. The Finance Committee also insures that the committee operates under accepted accounting procedures and oversee annual audits.

Lighting Committee

Chair: TBD
Members: Chuck Dickhut, Sam Lewandowski, Cory Bowen, Ron Krasnek, Dennis Donner, & John Quinn

The Lighting Committee is a sub-committee that was formed to address the aging gas lights in the neighbors. They will evaluate options and work with the Town of Concord to assure effective and aesthetically pleasing lighting for the future of Craneridge.

Communications Committee

Chair: Shannon Wichlacz (phone: 716-432-4778)
Members: Cory Bowen and Matt Lux

The Communications Committee is a sub-committee that was formed to facilitate consistent and open communication, to and from all community members, aimed towards community-wide goals. The goal of this committee is to facilitate communication between the Board of Directors and homeowners, which is a crucial part of a happy and successful community organization.

ByLaws Committee

Chair: TBD
Members: Sam Lewandowski, Kelly Campbell, & Gwen Alegre

Welcoming Committee

Chair: Jan Freeman (phone: 716-592-3923)
Members: Marilyn Dickhut, Natalie Rinaldi, Glenn & Sherri Weber

The purpose of the Craneridge Welcoming committee is to greet new residents soon after they move in and to give them a sense of the uniqueness of our community. The committee will answer any immediate questions and concerns they have, point them toward all sources of information about the community, and encourage them to contact members as additional needs arise. The committee will organize periodic new neighbor events.

Dog Poop Station Volunteers

Organized by: Jan Freeman (phone: 716-592-3923)
Volunteers: Sharon Burganowski, Priscilla Dale, Ina Randall, David & Erin Reese, Glenn & Sherri Weber, Shannon Wichlacz