The Committees of Piney Orchard…
Are composed of Piney Orchard residents who volunteer their time in order to keep our community looking and functioning at its best.  These individuals are much appreciated and could always use additional volunteers.

The Activities Committee…
In the recent past has organized events within the community such as the Community Yard Sale, Memorial Day Party, Adult Socials, Pool Movie Nights and much more.  This committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the community center at 7PM.  If you would be interested in volunteering some of your time to this committee, please contact Susan Swank at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Communications Committee…
Is responsible for updating the Piney Orchard website and for sending out notifications, such as newsletters to Piney Orchard residents.  If you would be interested in volunteering some of your time to this committee, please contact Peg Waters at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Athletic Facilities Committees…

• Fitness Center:  Responsible for the policies, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the equipment and the facility.  There is a suggestion box attached to the bulletin board for any thoughts or ideas you might have.  The committee is always looking for committed volunteers.  The committee meets as-needed throughout the year.  Please contact Lou Carloni at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
• Fitness Classes:  Responsible for organizing group exercises classes and other fitness-related events.  The committee puts together a new roster of classes quarterly.  The committee is always looking for committed volunteers, they meet on an as-needed basis throughout the year.  Please contact Terry Firmin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
• Tot Lots: Responsible for assessing the repairs and upgrades of the five POCA playgrounds including the two at the community center (front and rear) as well as the Rotary, the Island and the Orchard Point playgrounds.  We meet on an as needed basis to schedule playground audits and discuss budget proposals for upcoming fiscal years.  The committee is always looking for committed volunteers.  The committee meets as-needed throughout the year.  Please contact Laura Rogers at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.  

The Nature Preserve Committee…
Has been working on the PONP web site http://pineyorchardnaturepreserve.com/, working with members of the community, setting up field trips, and setting up modifications and repairs to the various bird boxes in the preserve as well as planning other next year projects.  This committee meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at the Community Center at 7PM.  If you would be interested in volunteering some of your time to this committee, please contact John Kluh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Safety Committee…
Works on Safety issues within the community that typically require long term planning.  Recently this has included coordination with Anne Arundel County traffic engineers on traffic safety and traffic calming in and around Piney Orchard, the new surveillance system, regular communications with the Anne Arundel County Police Department to enhance security and much more.   If you would be interested in volunteering some of your time to this committee, please contact Aaron Klebanoff at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Architectural Review Committee…
Receives, reviews and makes decisions on all Architectural Change requests submitted.  In addition to the maintenance of these files, this committee is also responsible for the creation and implementation of guidelines and standards for the community's architectural appearance.  If you would be interested in volunteering some of your time to this committee, please contact Matt Finley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Pool Committee…
The Pool Committee assures that Piney Orchard's four pools (three outdoor and one indoor) meet the recreational and relaxation expectations of the community.  The Committee develops and implements desired programs and activities, establishes guidelines and rules to make pool use safe and secure, clean and user friendly.  If you would be interested in volunteering some of your time to this committee, please contact the committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Building and Grounds Committee…
How can we enhance the community center and it’s surroundings?  If you would be interested in volunteering some of your time to this committee, please contact Julian Bethune-Brown at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Landscaping Committee…
  Is looking for ways to enhance the beautiful landscaping we have throughout Piney Orchard.  They are looking into replacing many trees that we have lost throughout the community. If you would be interested in volunteering some of your time to this committee, please contact Julian Bethune-Brown at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .