Residents Forward’s committees are where our mission becomes action. Whether you are a longtime supporter or newly discovering RF, committees offer a meaningful way to serve your community, build relationships, and help shape the future of the Port Washington peninsula. Committee members may be Residents Forward members and/or non-members. Each committee is chaired by at least one RF Board member. We practice shared stewardship — uniting neighbors, leaders, professionals, and volunteers to protect, beautify, and advance Port Washington.
Join a Residents Committee & Volunteer!
Shared Stewardship. Real Impact. Moving Port Forward.
RF Committee & Volunteer Opportunities
RF is a resident-powered organization with opportunities to lend your time and talent.
Lend your talent in areas of communications, content creation, grant writing, fundraising, governance, environmental education, sustainable landscaping, etc.
Become a YCAP Mentor
Gain volunteers hours and pro bono credits
Help at RF’s events.
Get your hands dirty at oyster gardening and clean ups.
Please fill out the Committee Form
Please fill out the Volunteer Form (scroll below)
We welcome your participation!
RF Annual Meeting 2026
RF’s Committees
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Ongoing membership and sponsorship cultivation programs throughout the year and ensure every event has mechanisms to gain members. This is the committee for community-wide events that come together throughout the year. This currently includes;
Annual Gala, Lets Walk PW, The Art Walk, Port Holiday Magic, Annual Meeting and Clean Green Main Street.
Committee Members table at community events and help plan and work at RF events.
Network with local companies and high donors. Liaison RF interests and funding needs with high donors.
Nurture relationships and report standing and goals to the RF Board.
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Review annual policies, messaging, engage Ambassadors with membership and membership outreach. Analyze the current state of membership and determine strategies to engage new members and cultivate existing members. Submit candidates and collect info for the Residents of PW (member) Spotlight series.
Organize RF membership events and table at town events.
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Create messaging, press releases, social media strategy, local calendar listings and updates. Identify promotional opportunities for RF and for YCAP students. Gather committee, Board and RF office reports and updates.
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Assist with planning and executing RF events and representing and/or tabling for RF at community events.
RF Events - Annual Residents Gala, Lets Walk PW, The Art Walk, Port Holiday Magic, Annual Meeting, Clean Green Main Street.
Community Events - Harborfest, Port Holiday Magic, Port Promenade, PWPL Earth Day , Hearts in the Park, Pride in Port etc.
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Committee chairs set meeting schedule
At least one RF Board Member serves as Chair or Co-Chair
Committee members may be members of the public
Committees support Board-approved priorities and RF’s mission
Committee members commit to respectful non-partisan collaboration
Follow RF policies and process
Committees submit recommendations to the Board for approval and the green light
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Identify and research issues affecting Port Washington’s environment, resources and land use.
Attend public meetings, conduct due diligence, to shape RF’s positions in alignment with RF’s mission and advocacy criteria for the best interests of the community.
Reports to Advocacy Chair
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The Beautification Committee identifies the bright spots and what requires tending to in RF’s Gardens, with the Port Mural Project, RF Planter Program, holiday displays, RF tree care, memorial trees, benches and plaques, and by extension, caring for each area.
With an eye for beauty, love of nature and our town, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves, the Beautification Committee identifies and engages supporters for each beautification area.
Reports to Beautification Chair
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Develops and oversees RF’s K-12 Environmental Curriculum.
Youth Climate Summit Planning and implementation.
Mentors YCAP students to implement their projects. Promote and identify sponsors and educators
Reports to Education Chair
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Establishes policies and monitors their implementation, oversees the RF Board and activities to ensure RF is in compliance with RF’s by-laws and mission statement.Chaired by RF’s Secretary
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Budget, accounting oversight and fiscal planning. Identify grants and grant writing.
Chaired by EC Treasurer
We welcome your participation!
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