Volume 2, Issue 1

January 2001

In this Issue:

Transition Meeting Rescheduled
Vote
Calendar of Events
Committees
Contact the Editor

Transition Meeting Rescheduled

The Arcadia Park Homeowners Association Transition meeting originally scheduled for the 19^th of December has been rescheduled for the 4^th of January, which falls on a Thursday.  The change was due to scheduling problems with other school events.  §

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The transition meeting is finally upon us and it’s time to elect our own members for the Arcadia Park Homeowners Association.  It is very important that you provide your contributions to the Association by voting.  In order to have a valid election, we will need 20% of member participation to constitute a quorum, by either proxy (mailing your vote to Jennifer Norton) or by voting at the meeting on the 4^th.  I would encourage everyone to try and make it to the meeting so that you have the opportunity to meet the candidates that are running for board positions.  I personally look forward to seeing you all there!  §

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Calendar of Events

Arcadia Park Homeowners Transition Meeting

January 4

7 pm, sign-in starts at 6:30 pm.

Heritage Park Elementary

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Committees

Now that we are in the transition stage, we would like to establish committees for Arcadia Park Homeowners Association.

Committees serve two purposes:  First, they assist the board in meeting its responsibilities by gathering information and making recommendations.  Second, they broaden the community’s input on decisions by serving as a means of gathering residents’ opinions and attitudes.

Typical committees include:

Architectural Committee - Recommends architectural standards for board adoption; establishes procedures for submission, review, and approval/denial of architectural plans; and enforces architectural standards. 

Budget/Finance Committee - Establishes procedures for receiving input into the budgeting process, conducts research and analysis in preparation and support for the proposed budget, and submits formal budget proposals for board consideration.  It also monitors association finances.

Communications Committee - Recommends standards and policies for board adoption; establishes procedures for generation, review and approval of the newsletter copy; and establishes mechanisms for production and distribution of the newsletter.  It also recommends standards and policies for board adoption and content of the webpage.

Community/Government - Works with City officials to keep Association informed on governmental and city issues surrounding the area. 

It also brings issues of importance that impact the neighborhood to the city’s attention.

CC&R’s/Bylaws Committee - Reviews current documents to determine changes that may need to be made and makes recommendations to the Board.

Social Committee - Fosters a sense of community.  It establishes a process for identifying the needs and desires of the community, develops programs to meet those needs, and monitors and oversees social programs.

Welcoming Committee - Is a good tool for stimulating social interaction, seeking the involvement of new residents in activities and governance of the association, and for providing information about the community. 

If  you are interested, please fill out and mail volunteer form on the last page of the printed  newsletter, to the address on the form.  If you did not receive a newsletter, please contact the editor.  §

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To contact the Newsletter Editor, please Email:

newsletter@arcadiapark.net

or by US Mail:

Arcadia Park Newsletter
4233 Jenny Lake Trail
Keller, TX. 76248

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