January 2022 Email Newsletter
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Become a Board Member
The deadline to receive applications and bios is January 14, 2022. There are 2 single family seats, 1 other-than single family, and 1 commercial seat available. The election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting.
An Annual Meeting information packet will be mailed out to all property owners on February 25, 2022. The Board is requesting that all homeowners vote electronically to reduce the need for handling paper ballots, and ensure safety for staff members. If you do not have access to a computer, a voting station will be set up in the HOA office where residents can make an appointment to vote. FirstService Residential staff will be available to help you access the IVOTENOW website. If you have any concerns, please reach out to staff at 520-354-2729.
Being a volunteer on the Board of Directors requires dedicated commitment and hard work. Board members are encouraged to be out in the community and review proposed projects in the community. Board members are required to review the agenda packet prior to meetings. There are often additional work study sessions on large or challenging projects. General and Executive Session Board Meetings normally run 6-8 hours per month, not including your personal prep time. Each board member is asked to participate on a standing committee, which is a 2-3 hour commitment per month. The average time commitment for a Board member is roughly 10-20 hours per month. If elected as an officer, that time commitment can increase significantly.
Board members have an important responsibility to focus on issues that face the entire membership and be an essential voice in the community. It is a rewarding experience to see the results of collective hard work. We are also currently accepting applications for the 2022 Nomination and Election Committee appointment. The Board of Directors will appoint the Election 2023 Nomination Committee at the February Board meeting, as required by the governing documents. Please consider submitting a committee volunteer application today to join this committee that is active November through February – a four month commitment!
Additional information on the Annual Meeting will be available soon on https://ranchovistosohoa.com/el ection-2022/
Call for Standing Committee Candidates
In preparation for 2022, the Vistoso Community Association (VCA) Board of Directors are looking for volunteers to help them influence the direction of the community, by involvement in the (VCA)’s various committees. Please consider becoming a committee member, or continuing to be a member, by completing the VCA Volunteer Application. The application form can found HERE.
The basic requirement for committee membership is being a resident homeowner in good standing, and the applicant must agree to use good business and personal judgment in their role as a committee member. Committee members are also obligated to be familiar with the VCA governing documents. Members are not compensated for their time and effort.
The current VCA committees seeking volunteers are:
- Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee
- Parks & Landscape Committee(Common Area and Amenities)
- Communications Committee
- Compliance Committee
- Governing Documents Committee
- Finance Committee
- Nomination Committee
- Ad Hoc – Special Projects
Questions on volunteering can be directed to [email protected], or 520-354-2729. We look forward to your participation in your master association, Vistoso Community Association.
Oro Valley 24th Annual Community Academy
When: March 3rd – March 31, 2022
The award-winning Town of Oro Valley Community Academy is an opportunity to learn about your community and local government. Participants have stated that “every class is interesting and engaging.” Please register for this free and exciting opportunity by February 28, 2022.
Classes will be held from 6-8 PM, twice a week from March 3 to March 31. The course culminates with a graduation ceremony with Town Council on April 6, 2022. Topics include:
- Welcome and Overview of Town Governance
- Oro Valley Finances
- History of Oro Valley
- Planning for the future: Growth Trends and Economic Development
- Zoning 101 and Development Review
- Roadways and Stormwater Management
- Implementation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
- Town Water Resource Planning
- Public Safety
For more information about the program and to register, please visit www.orovalleyaz.gov.
Any questions please contact Jeanna Ancona at [email protected] or (520)229-5062.
Holiday Lighting
As a reminder, the Design Guidelines reveal in Community Wide Standards “A. LIGHTING Section 4: Specific approval conditions,exclusions:…4. Holiday lighting can be installed 30 days prior to the recognized holiday and must be removed within 20 days after the holiday associated with the lighting (recognized holidays include…the Christmas season.”