THE VILLAGE PEOPLE

 

The "VILLAGE PEOPLE" is an organization of involved citizens of the Town of Lakewood Village, established and sponsored by a member of Town Council in accordance with Resolution #05-05.

 

Their primary goal is to encourage community involvement to support our Town Council in maintaining our quality of life in the growth of our Town, embrace our current neighbors, make welcome all new citizens, and coordinate seasonal events of interest to our citizens. The organization's expenses are paid by proceeds of fund raising events, sponsorships, donations, and Town Council approved budget expenditures.

 

The VPC's goal is to generate funds to support future projects for the community.  Current suggestions include a covered school bus stop, town park basketball court for our teens, support the needs of our "seasoned citizens", and supporting any emergency assistance for our neighbors.

 

The Committee is sponsored by Mayor Mike Schnittker.  The following is a list of subcommittees, chairs and contact information. Anyone interested in volunteering or contributing to the goals of these committees, please contact the Committee Chair.

 

--  Lakewood Village News

 Chaired by Micah Pazoureck lwvillagepeople@yahoo.com.  This is the Town's official, quarterly publication of items of interest and concern to all citizens including contributions by Town Council and residents.  It will be included in your water bill that month.  All past and current Newsletters will be available on the Town's website.  Please contact Micah if you have any information you would like included, or if you are interested in advertising to support VPC projects.

 

--  Welcome Committee Chaired by Shelley Schnittker.

A team of volunteers continually work to visit and welcome all new residents.

 

The 2009 Easter Egg Hunt was a wonderful success.  "Thank You" to the Little Elm Fire Department for bringing the Easter Bunny to Town Hall.  And thanks to the Easter Bunny for making time in his busy schedule to spend the morning with us.  The VPC invites you to enjoy pictures from the event and make plans to attend next year.

 

--  "Taste of Lakewood Village"

The entire community and their families came together to produce a very special Cookbook which reflects the special character of our Village.  Cookbooks are available for $12.00 to fund future community events and projects.  Please contact the VPC for information.  It is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

 

--  Village Helping Hands Chaired by Carinna Funderburk

 cfunderburk@solbroadband.com.  The committee will provide temporary support and assistance in special times of need through the volunteer efforts of neighbors and friends within the community.  The Committee is establishing a network of volunteers to be available to cook meals, run errands, assist with emergency home needs, give a break to new parents, and other resources on an as needed basis in response to our neighbor's needs.  Please contact the committee if you are interested in joining as a volunteer or if you want to refer a neighbor in need. All contacts will be confidential and respect the privacy of our neighbors.