Meeting Minutes

March 15, 2022

CALL TO ORDER, 7:05 PM

Present: Hank Salmans, Reneen Salmans, Megan Johnson, Susie Lewis, Sandy Schell, Kathy Walker, Joanne Davala, Dorothea Diller, Andi Graves

Quorum Established: Yes

January 2022 Minutes: Reviewed, amended, and approved

Topics Discussed:

  • Membership Dues, Form and Directory
  • Treasurer Report
  • Neighborhood Grants
  • 2022 Event Calendar

REPORTS: 

Membership Drive

  • 2022 Membership remains at $50 per household!
  • You will receive a letter in the mail (and e-mail if on file) with a membership form by end of March 2022
  • On the membership form, please indicate how you would like to be reached (flyer, email) and if you want a neighborhood directory printed or if you would like to access it online
  • We ask that membership dues be submitted by 4/30/2022

Please keep your eyes out for information on how to support our wonderful neighborhood. We want to make this the best year yet and have great participation for all of our events!

Treasurer

  • Financials:
    • AHCA is in good standing with the state
    • Balance: $3891.85; in good shape due to no snow removal
    • Shredding neighborhood financial records prior to 2010. Quorum established; all in favor
    • Reimbursement form developed for better tracking of expenses. Available on website or via Sandy Schell.
    • Looking for a back-up treasurer for AHCA!  Please let a board member know if you are interested!
  • Neighborhood Grant Process
    • Several $500 Grants are available from the City of Centennial on a first come, first served basis. The grants are aimed to help support the feeling of community in our neighborhoods through hosting neighborhood block parties, social gatherings, etc.
    • Sandy has written up an application for 3 of our main events: Dumpster Days, Chipper Days, and our Fall Festival.
    • We will submit the applications on April 1st
    • Dumpster Days – Sandy will submit grant application
    • Chipper – Megan will submit grant application
    • Fall Festival – Hank will submit grant application

Thank you for all of your hard work, Sandy!

    Architectural Control Committee

    Thank you for submitting your projects! If you need a form for a project please visit our website.

    Hospitality

    • Welcome to all of our new neighbors! Susie and Christy have tried to visit everyone but may have missed you.
    • In order to get our directory updated if you are new to the neighborhood, please make sure to participate in our membership drive so you stay up to date on what is happening.

     

    NEW BUSINESS

     

    2022 Event Calendar:

    • March 2022:
      • AHCA Membership Drive Begins (3/31)
    • April 2022:
      • 4/15: Membership reminder flyer/email
      • 4/19: April AHCA meeting @ Dorothea Diller’s House (1745 E. Dry Creek Pl.)
    • May 2022:
      • 5/17: AHCA Meeting
    • June 2022:
      • 6/3-6/4: Neighborhood Garage Sale
      • 6/11-6/12: Dumpster/Chipper Days
      • 6/21: Bob Stevens Memorial BBQ
    • July 2022:
      • 7/4: Fourth of July Parade and Hotdogs
      • 7/19: AHCA Meeting
    • August 2022:
      • 8/2: Ice Cream Social for National Night Out
    • September 2022:
      • 9/20: AHCA Meeting
    • October 2022:
      • 10/1 – Annual Fall Festival
    • November 2022:
      • 11/15: AHCA Meeting
    • December:
      • 12/17: Santa visits our neighborhood + Holiday Party
      • Includes our annual food drive!
      • Neighbors: We are looking for a host for our annual holiday party!  Please contact the Board if you are interested!

      MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:10 PM

      2022 Board Meetings (on the 3rd Tuesday of the month) may be in person or virtual but will be announced via e-mail and on the website – ALL are encouraged and welcome to join!

      Next Meeting: April 19

      Discussion Topics: (subject to change)

      • Membership Update
      • City Grants Update
      • Follow-up on previous event organization directions (i.e. how to set up/run events our neighborhood has done in the past)
      • Begin planning for June events: Garage Sale, Dumpster Days, Bob Stevens Memorial BBQ

      Location:

      Carl and Dorothea Diller’s house
      1745 E Dry Creek Place