RHOA Annual Meeting Concludes Successful Year
The Reservation HOA wrapped up a successful 2011 with its recent Annual Meeting, which included a "State of the HOA" presentation by President Darrell Day and a presentation by Richardson Mayor Bob Townsend on capital improvements.
RHOA Treasurer Justin McMillin reported that the Association was in a solid financial position after record membership contributions and donations in 2011. Day outlined to members that RHOA membership had increased to an all-time record 483, with more than a fourfold increase over the past three years. The organization recognized Environment Chair Diana Stein as 2011 "Volunteer of the Year" for her work on behalf of neighborhood beautification and as Block Captain of Mohawk Trail, which recorded 100% RHOA membership. Volunteers Tom Courtney, Jessica Pillsbury, Kristie Wyman, Heather Wheat, Crime Watch Patrol members and Block Captains were also recognized.
Brad Moulton gave a presentation on a campaign to improve neighborhood aesthetics that includes a Beautification Matching Fund collaboration with the City of Richardson for improving the look of Arapaho Road. Bill McCalpin gave a presentation on the effort to improve the retaining wall along Coit, which is dependent on City funding, and also gave an outline of the City's study of storm water drainage in the neighborhood.
Day is stepping down after three years as President of the RHOA, and received a standing ovation from members for his years of service. The Association elected 2012 Officers: Richard Morrow as President, Duff Bourassa as Vice President, Sol Stein as Treasurer, Adam Wilson as Communications Director and Rebecca Pillsbury as Events Director.
Group plans community garden at Mohawk
A group of parents wants to plant a community garden on the campus of Mohawk Elementary School. The mission of the Mohawk Elementary Gardens is to educate, enrich, and inspire the lives of our students.
The group feels that it is supremely important to learn from and experience the outdoors. Through direct, hands-on work, the gardens will provide an experiential education that helps children increase their understanding of science and their connection to nature. By tending crops and sharing in the basic responsibilities of the garden, students learn about our world’s intricate ecosystems and observe science in action. Students also learn how vegetables are grown and experience the joy of overcoming the day-to-day difficulties in producing food.
The garden will also provide opportunities for the extended community at large to support the children through shared contributions in service and financial support.
Donations can be made to the school and would be greatly appreciated to help purchase a rain-harvesting system, seeds, soil, shovels, and other garden supplies.
For more information, email sandstony@sbcglobal.net or vist the group’s Facebook page.
3rd Annual Neighborhood Wide Party
A Picasa photo album from the Reservation Roundup.
RHOA CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY
THE RESERVATION NEWSLETTER Fall 2011
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Reservation Newsletter Fall 2011
RHOA SETS ALL-TIME MEMBERSHIP MARK
The Reservation HOA has set an all-time membership record with more than 480 members, and the RHOA thanks our members for your support. WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Here are a few important ways the RHOA helps your community:
• The Reservation HOA has begun a Crime Watch Patrol that is patrolling our neighborhood to keep crime away from YOUR home.
• The Reservation HOA has a wide range of social activities including the Neighborhood Block Party, the neighborhood Garage Sale, the Holiday Lighting Contest, the Reservation Connection, the National Night out, and the annual Fourth of July Parade & Picnic.
• The RHOA works to maintain neighborhood integrity, to keep our home values high.
• The Richardson Police Department communicates regularly with the RHOA to inform us of criminal activity in our neighborhood, which we forward to all RHOA members via email.
Whether you own or rent your home, you are welcome to join the RHOA, so please join or renew your membership today. Just complete the membership form today (click on Membership), and mail along with your $20 check to: RHOA Membership, Box 835253, Richardson, TX 75083.
Since your home is probably your largest investment, doesn't it make sense to invest just $20 to protect our neighborhood? This is an exceptional neighborhood, and together we'll make the Reservation an even more wonderful place to live!
Sincerely,
The Reservation HOA Board
RESERVATION CRIME WATCH PATROL UPDATE
The Reservation Crime Watch Patrol now has 32 active members. Several members patrol the Reservation area on their bikes. Reservation CWP Coordinator Tom Calvert said, "This serves a dual purpose - the member gets their exercise while on the lookout for criminal activity." The CWP members on bike patrol have a CWP sign on their bike. Also, a few members walk while on patrol.
The current volunteers of the Reservation CWP include: MaryAasterud, Sam Barlow, Buff Buffington, Carole Buffington, Tom Calvert, Bob Davis, Darrell Day, Dennis Guten, Ruth Guten, Mark Hancock, Sherri Hancock, Gil Hineman, Scott Hunt, Bart Kink, Patti King, Betty Monaghan, Don Robins, Ladd Rowan, Hal Schroeder, Cheri Scott, Victor Scott, Mary Scott, Zes Scott, David Smith, Jerry Smith, Joe Stadelman, Kim Stadelman, Diana Stein, Barbara Stiles, Margaret Thompson, Ross Walter and Mike Zolton.
We can always use more volunteers (minimum of one hour per month) if you're interested in contributing to the safety and security of our great neighborhood! For more information and a link to an on-line application, go to http://www.cor.net/PDPRevention.aspx?id=4418 Or contact Tom Calvert at 972-235-6054, or email Reservation HOA President Darrell Day at president@reservationhoa.com.
Our mailing address is:
RHOA Box 835253
Richardson, TX 75080-5253
Email Us:
Communications@reservationhoa.com