Board and Committees
Chevy Chase At Home is incorporated in the State of Maryland and is constituted as a non-profit charitable organization providing services to enable our older residents to live independently in their own homes.
Residents of our communities serve as volunteers on the Board of Directors and the various Committees structured to develop and implement the support services of the organization.
We welcome members, volunteers and neighbors to serve on our committees!
2024 Board of Directors
Officers & Directors
Peggy Mercorella, PresidentRonie Nieva, Vice-PresidentKaren Spangler, Secretary
Lynne Pratt, Treasurer
Jennifer Riesch, Executive Director, non-voting
Members
Mary Ellen BittnerKaren BokatSusan HamburgerSusan KahnBob LeibenluftDoug McDanielMary O'DonoghueRonie Nieva
Susan PostDeborah ScheckJohn Ydstie
Function
Establish the policies and manage the operations of CC@H.
2024 Committee Leadership
Communications Committee
Chair
Open
Members
Karen SpanglerJan AugustineRoberta LarsonSandie DeightonJean SperlingFran Pitlick
Functions
Produce quarterly newsletter;Communicate regularly with partner and community organizations and local media;Spread the word about CC@H, events and programs via promotional materials;Maintain web site and Forum and promote CC@H through social media;A/V tech support at CC@H events.
Development Committee
Chair
Open
Members
Peggy MercorellaBob Leibenluft
Functions
Create and develop systems, programs and financial support to meet the changing financial needs of the organization;Explore opportunities for financial support including corporate donors, public and private grants;Identify and cultivate potential major donors.
Governance Committee
Chair
Linda Kaplan
Members
Mary Ellen Bittner
Ronie NievaPeggy Mercorella
Guest Speakers Committee
Chair
Deborah Scheck
Members
Susan Hamburger
Bob LeibenluftSusan PostJohn Ydstie
Functions
To identify and secure interesting and notable guest speakers for events hosted by Chevy Chase At Home.
Interest Groups Committee
Chair
Susan Post
Members
Rita SeifertBob Post
Functions
To develop and coordinate interest groups offered by Chevy Chase At Home including the book group, movie group, men's poker group, coffee and conversation, brunch bunch, knitting and needlecraft group, and walking groups.
Membership Committee
Are you interested in becoming more involved in Chevy Chase At Home?
Join the Membership Committee, which recruits and welcomes new members. Help us reach out to neighbors who may be unaware of our existence, or the many ways that they can benefit from participation.
In normal times we meet every month or two in one of our homes, with cookies (the kind you eat, not the ones that invade your privacy). In between meetings, we give CC@H a visible presence at our social and cultural events and in our communities. Being on a committee is a terrific way to get to know other members, develop a deeper understanding of all that CC@H offers and have a say in how we develop.
Co-Chairs
Karen BokatMary Ellen Bittner
Members
Susan Hamburger
Ronie NievaSusan PostJean Sperling
Functions
Identify member services and benefits;Recommend methods and opportunities for recruitment and retention of members;Track membership trends.
Social Networking and Program Committee
Co-Chairs
Kathleen Shortley and Betty O'Connor
Members
Nathalie Bramson
Sheila Cohen
Ross Heller
Ann Joseph
Linda Kaplan
Susan Post
Functions
Bring together neighbors;Plan educational and cultural programs;Provide Members and non-members a place to connect with other Chevy Chase residents--a key to well-being as we age.
Volunteer Services Committee
Co-Chairs
Open
Members
Peggy MercorellaNancy BennerMary Ellen BittnerSusan HamburgerCory RogersTina MaynigoLiz Nicholas
Functions
Develop training materials;Recruit and train volunteers;Evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery.