Committees

All Association Joint Advisory Committees assist in planning and making recommendations to the Association administration and the Association Board of Directors. These committees analyze the problems and concerns of the Association members and aid in identifying and solving issues. Such matters may originate within the committees, suggested by the Board and management, or initiated by membership concerns. All committee tasks shall be assigned or approved by the Board and administration.

Property owners serving on the Board of Directors are unpaid volunteers. Members of our committees (Golf, Lakes, and Recreation) are also unpaid volunteers.

The committees generally meet monthly. Committee duties generally occupy two hours per month from a committee member. However, a regular meeting may be canceled for lack of agenda items, or the committee may hold additional meetings or activities initiated by the committee itself. The term is three years.

Committee meetings are open to Association members, and a press representative is usually in attendance; the committees provide minutes to the Corporate Secretary. Some applicable experience is desired but not required.

The July meeting will include orientation with the Board Chairperson and General Manager.

Golf Committee

The committee provides advice and recommendations regarding all facets of the golfing operations and facilities to the Board and/or the administration.  Each member is assigned a golf course for maintenance review on a monthly basis.

The committee meets at 4:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Country Club.

Board Liaisons

Jeff Hendren, Jerre Barron, Jason Loyd

Member NameContact InfoTerm Expiration
David De Graf (479) 802-8096
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June 30, 2026
Mark Deihl, Secretary
(479) 640-0620
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June 30, 2024
Ruth Hatcher,
Chair
(479) 855-4196
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June 30, 2024
Kimela Mullen(417) 818-2932 moc.o1695627112ohay@1695627112nellu1695627112m.ale1695627112miK1695627112 June 30, 2026
Brad Lawrence(417) 655-6514 moc.o1695627112ohay@1695627112ecner1695627112walsd1695627112arb1695627112 June 30, 2026
James (Jim) Estes
(281) 701-5035 moc.l1695627112iamg@169562711236set1695627112seej1695627112
June 30, 2026
Dave Armstrong

(479) 696-2782 moc.s1695627112emohl1695627112c@gno1695627112rtsmr1695627112a.eva1695627112d1695627112June 30, 2024
Gary Mertz
(612) 251-6991
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June 30, 2024
Jerry Foster
(580) 471-0368 moc.l1695627112iamg@16956271121sofj1695627112s1695627112
June 30, 2024

Golf Committee Meeting Minutes

  • October 2023
  • November 2023
  • December 2023

Golf Committee Meeting Minutes

Golf Committee Meeting Minutes

Golf Committee Meeting Minutes

Lakes Committee

The committee advises the administration and/or the Board on matters pertaining to the recreational use of lakes in Bella Vista.

Responsibilities include observing and making recommendations concerning present and future use of the lakes. The committee also reviews all aspects concerning the lakes and any associated amenities such as ramps, docks, marinas, cleaning stations, seawalls, and applicable parks, pavilions, and restrooms.

The committee meets at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Country Club.

Board Liaisons

Jerre Barron, Jr., Sandy Fosdick, Jeff Hendren

Member NameContact InfoTerm Expiration
Michael Coughein Vice Chair
(479) 586-7386
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June 30, 2025
Kelly Austin(479) 366-7940
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June 30, 2025
Scott Hawes(713) 816-4442 moc.o1695627112ohay@16956271125564s1695627112ewahs1695627112June 30, 2026
Matthew Champagne,
Chair
(479) 531-1963
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June 30, 2025
Ross Gerner
(479) 709-2667
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June 30, 2023
Carol Phillips, Secretary
(812) 899-0464
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June 30, 2023
Rob Montgomery(417) 413-9155 moc.l1695627112iamg@1695627112yremo1695627112gtnom1695627112wr1695627112June 30, 2026
Kevin Attleson
(913) 485-1011 moc.l1695627112iamg@1695627112nosel1695627112ttani1695627112vek1695627112June 30, 2026
Scott Sborov(360) 259-9979June 30, 2025

Lakes Committee Meeting Minutes

Lakes Committee Meeting Minutes

Lakes Committee Meeting Minutes

Lakes Committee Meeting Minutes

Recreation Committee

The committee assists with input and recommendations on the operation of recreational activities and amenities to the board and/or administration. This pertains to all recreational activities other than golf and lakes.

Each committee member is assigned a recreation facility for a maintenance review on a monthly basis. They also help plan for the future needs of the property owners in view of the changing demographics of the Association. .The Committee Members serve as recreational ambassadors supporting the Bella Vista POA.

The committee meets at 4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Country Club

Board Liaisons

Mike Abb, Jan Hagan, Jackie Gain

Member NameContact InfoTerm Expiration
J.P. Devilliers
479-544-7970 moc.l1695627112iamg@1695627112sreil1695627112lived1695627112221695627112June 30, 2025
Richard Taylor214-207-1076 moc.o1695627112ohay@1695627112s01ro1695627112lyatl1695627112 June 30, 2026
Mary Jones
(360) 761-9569
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June 30, 2024
Deborah Lukotch, Chair(479) 295-9963 moc.l1695627112iamg@1695627112hctok1695627112uld1695627112June 30, 2024
Christopher Stockman(479) 367-0585
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June 30, 2025
Robert Williams307-214-2544
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June 30, 2025
Kathleen Coughlin, Vice Chair479-866-9262
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June 30, 2024
Matthew Zimmerman(479) 721-0033 moc.l1695627112iamg@16956271120881n1695627112amrem1695627112miZ1695627112June 30, 2026
Brian Mickelson479-957-0033 moc.l1695627112iamg@1695627112redia1695627112roloc1695627112 June 30, 2026

Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes

Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes

Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes

Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes

Charitable Giving Committee

Member NameContact Info
Dr. Robert E Ritschel,
Chair
(479) 866-7438
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Deb Sorensenten.x1695627112oc@ro1695627112sbed1695627112
MaryAnn Bradleymoc.l1695627112iamg@1695627112mabhc1695627112aocht1695627112laeh1695627112

Election Committee

The Election Committee provides the Property Owners Association an independent resource through which directors may be elected to the Board. The committee prepares and distributes ballots to eligible Association members and assures the integrity of the counting process. The committee announces the board candidates and election outcome. The committee provides minutes to the Corporate Secretary.

Member NameContact InfoTerm Expiration
Dr. Robert E. Ritschel, Chair
(479) 866-7438
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June 30, 2024
Margaret Killeenmoc.l1695627112iamg@169562711246nee1695627112llikm1695627112 June 30, 2025
Paul Bickford479-387-5975 moc.e1695627112vil@s1695627112drofk1695627112cib.e1695627112ht1695627112 June 30, 2024
Ann Dahlke (479) 619-7967 moc.l1695627112iamg@169562711234nor1695627112ana1695627112 June 30, 2026
Mary Sinkusmoc.l1695627112iamg@1695627112472sm1695627112h1695627112 June 30, 2024

Election Committee Meeting Minutes

Rules and Regulations Committee

*Board Committee

Mike Abb, Board Liaison
Jan Hagan, Board Liaison
Jason Loyd, Board Liaison
JB Portillo, Committee Chair

Rules and Regulations Committee Meeting Minutes

Rules and Regulations Committee Meeting Minutes

Rules and Regulations Committee Meeting Minutes

Rules and Regulations Committee Meeting Minutes

Audit Committee

*Board Committee

Sandy Fosdick, Board Liaison
Jackie Gain, Board Liaison
JB Portillo, Board Liaison
Jan Hagan, Board Liaison