HOA Board

Aggie Higdon
Board President

I have lived in Charles County my entire life.

My husband Jerry, our 19 year old dog Emme, and I have lived in Washington Square for almost 7 years.
We enjoy this quiet neighborhood and our friendly neighbors.
I retired with over 40 years of administrative experience with Federal, state and local governments.
I am most happy doing anything outdoors including: gardening, walking, biking and pickleball.
We had two daughters(one passed), six grandchildren and three great grandchildren(so far).
I look forward to working with all our residents to make Washington Square a pleasant place to live.

Vice President
Bio
List of responsibilities

Kitty Powell

Treasurer

Residency:
Moved here February 2022. Originally from Hershey PA. My husband and I had a 46 acre farm in Aquasco for 27 years. He contracted Parkinson’s disease and we moved to Hawaii. I returned to Maryland after living 7 years in Hawaii and 5 years in Florida. After 38 years of marriage, my husband passed in 2020 and I wanted to return to Maryland.

Professional Background:
Retired Corporate Director of Human Resources for a government contracting company. Established Policies and Procedures for ISO 9000 certification, including HR, accounting, purchasing, contracts. Security Officer for company. Established drug testing policy and procedures for employees working on classified contracts. Established share holding policy for senior management employees.

Goals and Priorities:
Become familiar with HOA accounts and provide some overview of expenditures and income. Have some fiscal responsibility for signing and approving checks for payment of approved debts and reimbursements. Act as part of HOW Board to provide oversight on Management, Policies, and Procedures for Washington Square community.

Personal:
No children, but I am the youngest of 9 and have 16 nieces and nephews which I am very close with.
I love animals and currently live with Otis, my Cockapoo. My husband and I had up to five horses on our Aquasco farm, as well as dogs, cats, Macaws, pot-bellied pigs, and chickens.
Being an English manor I have always enjoyed writing, and have written two movie screenplays and four produced plays. Enjoyed working with community theater including writing, acting, and directing plays.
I hold a Single Engine Pilots license but am not current, so sorry, no plane rides anymore…
I have dabbled in art and am not at all proficient but have enjoyed sketching, painting, mosaics, and clay modeling.
I also enjoy Sodoku, Solitare, Trivia, and jigsaw puzzles.
I also collect tumbled stones and crystals.

Darlene Palmore

Secretary

Mary Shaffer

Member at Large

I moved here 4.5 years ago because I liked the neighborhood and the friendly people. In addition, the neighborhood was attractive and well maintained. I have lived in Charles County my entire life.

I am a widow. I am blessed to have two children, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

I retired with over twenty-two years of service in the medical field. In addition, I have been an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Harry Wilmer Post, for over forty years.

My hobbies include volunteering and helping people whenever I can. I like Country music, line dancing, reading and crafts.

My goal as a Board Member is to do my best to unify our neighborhood. And to create a peaceful environment for our residents

Rita Meyers

Member at Large