Did You Know – January 2023

Tim O’Keefe
Valley Vista Neighborhood

How well do you know where you live? 

1) What are the 4 areas the VCA board of directors focused on in 2022?

A. Water Conservation, Attention to Infrastructure, Relocating the VCA Office, Completing 2023 Budget
B. Attention to Infrastructure, Increased Transparency, Inclusive Decision Making, Building a Sense of Community
C. Fiscal Responsibility, Inclusive Decision Making, Building a Sense of Community, Updating Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC) Guidelines
D. Repairing the street lights along Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Attention to Infrastructure, Relocating the VCA Office, Replacing Park Furniture and Shade Sails
E. None of the above

Answer – B is true – water conservation, fiscal responsibility, and completing an annual budget are important and ongoing responsibilities for the board. The VCA staff and community volunteers completed in 2022 or is in the process of completing the following: relocating the VCA office, updating Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC) Guidelines, replaced park furniture and shade sails in 5 parks, and repairing the street lights along Rancho Vistoso Blvd.

2) What events are planned for 2023 to help build a sense of community in Rancho Vistoso?

A. Shredding events
B. Pet Parade
C. Photo Contest
D. Open house at new VCA office
E. All of the above

Answer – E – all of the above.

3) What actions did the VCA board of director take to promote inclusive decision making?

A. Moved the “Homeowner Forum” (where members of the community get to speak) up closer to the beginning of the board meeting.
B. Engaged committee members and homeowners when developing polices.
C. Increased the length members get to speak during the “Homeowner Forum” from 3 to 5 minutes.
D. Implemented on-line voting for elections.
E. All of the above.

Answer – A & B are true – members continue to have 3 minutes to speak during the “Homeowner Forum”. VCA elections have had an on-line voting option for several.

4) Why is the VCA holding a photo contest?

A. To identify talented photographers in the area.
B. To obtain photos to decorate the new VCA office.
C. To help build a sense of community in Rancho Vistoso.
D. Highlight the beauty of our community.
E. All of the above.

Answer – B, C, & D are true

5) Which of the following are true per the VCA Photo Contest Official Rules?

A. You must be a VCA member in good standing to enter the contest.
B. Each contestant can submit up to 5 photos.
C. You grant the VCA royalty-free use of the photos you submit.
D. AAA Landscaping is paying for the gift cards awarded to the winners.
E. By entering this contest you agree to sign up for the VCA Newsletter.

Answer – All are true.