If you have ever wanted to learn what the Town Center Board of Directors does daily or meet the Town Center Residential Community Association Board Chair, Lynn Foehrkolb, come join us for coffee and a chat at Columbia Cafe!
Columbia Association has a new Town Center Board of Directors Representative, Mr. Collin Sullivan! Born and raised in Howard County, Collin has always been vocal about his love for community and community service. If you have ever wanted to learn what the Town Center Board of Directors does on a day-to-day basis or meet the Board Chair of the Town Center Residential Community Association, Lynn Foehrkolb, come join us for coffee and a chat at Columbia Cafe! Keep reading for more information.
What is Columbia Association?
Columbia Association (CA) is a nonprofit community services corporation that manages Columbia, MD, home to approximately 100,000 people. Columbia Association operates:
- 3 full-service fitness clubs
- 5 tennis clubs
- 4 indoor swimming pools and a hot water therapy pool
- 23 outdoor swimming pools, including two Mini-WaterParks
- Columbia Archives and Columbia Art Center
- Columbia DogPark
- Columbia Ice Rink
- Columbia SportsPark and SkatePark
- Fairway Hills and Hobbit’s Glen Golf Clubs
- Volunteer Center Serving Howard County
- Youth and Teen Center at The Barn
In addition, CA maintains nearly 3,600 acres of open space as a permanent asset to the community. Neighborhood amenities include lakes, parks, tot lots, basketball and tennis courts, and 95 miles of pathways connecting residents to these facilities.
CA offers many programs and activities for community members to enjoy. They also work to encourage the community to embrace its diversity, not only in race but also in age, religion, gender, and economic status. The Columbia Association strives to ensure that all of its programs and services are accessible to persons with disabilities and all Columbia residents, regardless of income.
About CA’s New Town Center Board Rep: Collin Sullivan
Born and raised in Howard County, Collin was a normal kid who loved computers, Harry Potter, and spending time with his bandmates. Some aspects of community service have always been ingrained in his family. Collin’s grandfathers served in World War II, and his paternal grandfather continued working at the National Wildlife Federation. His mom also volunteered at his schools, supporting others in coordinating various events and seminars. In middle school, Collin got deeply involved in student government, which continued in high school and during his undergraduate studies at UMBC.
After college, Collin bought a house in Wyndham and soon became a member of the Wyndham HOA Board. There, he learned so much about caring for the community and collaborating with others. Collin wanted to repay it somehow, feeling a deep connection to Columbia and deeply in debt to this community. In his master’s program, Collin learned about housing policies, particularly in Baltimore, and became deeply aware of the stark contrast of Columbia. So, he applied for a vacancy and then later ran for a seat on the Town Center Village Board!
Learn more about Collin from his Medium blog here.
About Town Center Village Chair: Lynn Foehrkolb
Lynn has served our community for eleven years. One of her major accomplishments over the last two years has been engaging the condo association boards quarterly in identifying issues and working toward solving them. As a team, they have been looking at safety, the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations, and how to handle corporate purchases of residential units for leasing.
Town Center, which had been largely composed of condo associations, has grown exponentially into an apartment community by developing those types of residences at the Mall and in the Merriweather District. Chair Foehrkolb has voiced her opinion on all aspects of development, including in her role as a member of the Howard County Board of Appeals, which hears appeals of administrative decisions regarding land use and certain zoning matters.
As a Weed Warrior, Lynn has worked with CA Staff to establish 2 Adopt-A-Spot areas in Town Center, one in the Banneker neighborhood and one along the Lake Kitt pathway. This program aids in the control of invasive species in the open spaces we cherish.
Coffee Chat: September 21 at 10:00 AM
Have a great conversation over coffee and have a chance to win a $25.00 VISA gift card just for showing up! Meet Collin Sullivan, CA Board of Directors Representative from Town Center Village, and Lynn Foehrkolb, Board Chair of the Town Center Residential Community Association.
Location: Columbia Cafe, 5550 Sterrett Pl Ste 103, Columbia, Md 21044
THRIVE AT COLUMBIA TOWN CENTER
Town Center is one of the ten villages of Columbia, Maryland. Our Village offices are located in Historic Oakland, one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Howard County. In the heart of Columbia, Town Center’s residents enjoy living in an urban community in a suburban setting with close proximity to all Columbia amenities, attractions, and cultural activities. Visit us to learn more about our community at 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Call us at 410-730-4744 or visit our website https://www.columbiatowncenter.org/