LHA at a glance
GENERAL INFORMATION
Located in Oakland, California, Lakeshore Homes
Association is the second oldest homeowners?association west of the
Mississippi.
Origins: Initial development by Wickham Havens
and Walter H. Leimert began in June of 1917. The Lakeshore Homes
Association was incorporated on October 4, 1917.
Size: Lakeshore Homes Association comprises 1,055
properties covering approximately 200 acres.
Parks and Open Spaces: There are 8 locations
within our boundaries which are maintained by the Association through
a yearly assessment.
Street Plan: The street plan was designed by
the Olmsted Brothers, Brookline, Mass.
Office: Lakeshore Homes Association has an office
located at 907 Underhills Road and is staffed by 2 part time administrators.

ORGANIZATION
Board of Directors: A five member Board of Directors
is elected annually by the membership to conduct, manage, and control
the affairs and business of the Association. There are three standing
committees, each chaired by a Board Member. New Board Members are
usually chosen from among those individuals having served on one
or more committees.
Executive: The President advises the Board on
the overall supervision and control of the Association's administrative
functions.
Finance: The Secretary/Treasurer advises the
Board on the supervision and management of the Association's financial
affairs.
Administrators: The 2 part time administrators
manage the daily operations of the Association, serve as a communication
link between Board, the Committees and the membership. They also
provide staff support for the projects and activities of the Association's
volunteers.
Neighborhood Preservation: This committee advises
the Board on matters affecting the quality and character of the
neighborhood.
Parks: This committee advises the Board on the
management and development of Association owned common park areas
and open spaces.
Membership: This committee focuses on general
needs of the community as they arise, including fostering
communication, celebration and collaboration among the members.
At-Large: The At-Large members concern themselves
with all Board responsibilities and provide support for special
projects.