Standing Committees
Committee Chairs also serve on the Board of Directors
Budget and Administration: Nick Alberti
In consultation with the President, Treasurer, and various Board members, formulates the CHRS budget for the upcoming year that is voted on by the membership. Supports the office systems, including IT.
City Planning: Monte Edwards
Stays on top of District actions that could affect Capitol Hill, including rail and transportation issues. Testifies before the District Council when necessary.
Community Development: Chuck Burger
Maintains relationships with other businesses and civic organizations on the Hill to promote CHRS goals.
Community Relations: Elizabeth Nelson 
Plans and conducts community outreach activities to introduce CHRS and its programs to the broad Capitol Hill community. Arranges participation in community events arranged by other organizations.
Communications: Marci Hilt
Plans timely media outreach and promotions of CHRS activities and events. Drafts or edits advertising, marketing materials, the CHRS newsletter, press releases, social media and website posts. Works with print, broadcast and internet media, as well as emerging social media. Focuses on communications strategies that enhance CHRS’ visibility on Capitol Hill and the DC area.
Committee Members: Libby Quaid, Angie Schmidt, and David Pelizzari
Environment: Joanna Kendig
Stays current on alternative energy sources and how they can work with historic homes; represents CHRS with other organizations that deal with the environment and education about it; and addresses environmental issues affecting Capitol Hill.
Historic Preservation: Beth Purcell
Educates residents of Capitol Hill about the Historic District and 
how to maintain their historic homes; gives advice to residents and businesses who request it prior to permit applications; advises the District’s Historic Preservation Office and Review Board on new construction and changes to the exteriors of buildings in the Historic District.
Committee Members: Joanna Kendig, Jim Thackeberry, Drury Tallant, and Scott Knight
Special responsibilities include publication of Historic District Guidelines, sponsorship of Preservation Cafés (currently organized by Chris Mullins), and the Call Box Restoration project.
Historic Preservation Committee Page
House and Garden Tour: Fynnette Eaton (with Jackie Krieger and Angie Schmidt)
Manages all the activities and volunteers involved in putting on CHRS’s largest fundraising activity: the annual Mother’s Day House and Garden Tour.
Membership:
Increases participation in CHRS through membership drives and promoting CHRS at community events. Stewards current members. Plans the quarterly membership meetings.
Committee Members: Angie Schmidt, and Matt Handverger
Public Safety:
Stays current on safety issues affecting Capitol Hill, and advises the Board on appropriate actions.
Zoning: Nick Alberti
Educates residents of Capitol Hill about zoning issues and sees that DC Zoning regulations are properly applied. Advises the Board of Zoning Adjustments on Capitol Hill requests.
Committee Members: Chuck Burger, Gary Peterson, Jackie Krieger, Linette Kilbourn, Beth Hague, Fynnette Eaton.
Other Committees and CHRS workers
Public Space: Steve Kehoe
Advises CHRS on matters relating to utilities, streetscape (lighting, signage), alleys, Public Parking (front yards), federal reservations, pocket parks.
Beyond the Boundaries: Beth Purcell
Endowment: John Shages
Committee Members: Angie Schmidt (President), Nick Alberti (Treasurer), Ray Prince, Elizabeth Nelson, Monte Edwards, Brian O’Grady, and Steve Daniels
Grants: Beth Purcell
Evaluates and makes recommendations on grants that CHRS makes to worthwhile community projects and Swampoodle home owners.
Newsletter Editors: Angie Schmidt and Kelly Vielmo
Facebook: Elizabeth Nelson
Instagram: Libby Quaid
Little League Rep: Angie Schmidt
Webmaster: Elizabeth Nelson, Heather Schoell
Office Manager: Jill Uvena Cullinane