HRCA News January 2013

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January 2013

winter cultural series Treat yourself to the experiences of a variety of wonderful cultural performances, right here in Highlands Ranch. This series of four Thursday night performances pairs the best of song and dance without the hassles and prices of downtown entertainment. We begin the series with a wonderful ballet performance by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance's Cleo II and Youth Ensemble on January 10. They will perform various selections and allow audience participation. The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Denver’s premier 18 piece big band presents its diverse repertoire of classic and cutting edge selections on January 17. The series continues when Cherry Creek Chorale brings their 100 piece group to perform audience favorites on February 7. We conclude on February 14 when Central City Opera performs Love Notes – for a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association, the SCFD, Cherry Hills Community Church, and Littleton Adventist Hospital are proud to make the arts enjoyable and accessible for all!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic lineup! All shows are at the beautiful Cherry Hills Community Church, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Tickets for each performance are just $7 in advance. You can now buy advance tickets online (see details on page 4), at any recreation center, or call 303-471-8859.

Tickets are $10 the day of the event (cash or check only), $5 for children 12 and under, and free for children two and under. All ticket sales are final and no refunds will be issued. For more information, visit www.HRCAonline.org.

director & delegate elections BOARD POSITIONS OPEN - Two Director positions are available in 2013 and each will serve for a two-year term pursuant to the Bylaws of the HRCA. All interested candidates must complete and submit the Candidate Data Form by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2013 to the Administrative Office at Eastridge. Director Candidate Data Forms are located at all four recreation centers and online at www.HRCAonline.org/Elections. Directors are elected by District Delegates at the Annual Meeting of Delegates on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. If you are interested in this position, contact 303-471-8801 or jerry.flannery@hrcaonline.org.

DELEGATE POSITIONS OPEN - In odd numbered years (2013), members within odd-numbered districts will elect a District Delegate. Elections take place at the Annual Meeting of Members on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in running for a Delegate position, call the HRCA Administrative Office at 303-471-8802. Monday, March 11, 2013 is the last date for Delegate Candidates’ names to be printed on the notice mailed to members; write-in candidates will still be accepted.

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Jerry f lannery

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CEO and general manager

is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community

Happy New Year to you and your family from HRCA! I wish

Association, Inc.

you all a prosperous and peaceful 2013! Please take a look at our classes and programs to help you with your New Year’s

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resolutions!

303-471-8888 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Christina Caputo 303-471-0867 Scott Lemmon 303-346-1412 Brock Norris 720-344-7107 Jeff Suntken 303-346-0664 Craig Ziesman 303-791-6557 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 9568 University Blvd.

303-791-8958

HRCA has a New Year’s resolution of its own in 2013. The Covenants Department is changing its name to “Community Improvement Services” which better identifies its mission. With the name change comes a number of improvements that will allow the department to streamline operations and extend better customer service to our residents and commercial stakeholders. The new duties and community outreach that the department will be implementing in the coming year will be directly tied to a partnership with neighborhoods and businesses. The goal is to be a friendly and helpful partner that will be improving property values while also acting as a community partner to residents and businesses.

RECREATION FACILITIES

The Architectural and Finance Committees conducted an extensive cost review for

303-791-2500

providing services mandated through the Community Declaration. As a cost saving

Recreation Center at Northridge

measure to the community at large, a nominal “improvement fee structure” was

8801 Broadway

recommended to the Board of Directors for implementation. This measure provides

Facility Hours: M-Th: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

that the annual assessment rate not increase to our membership and the fees will be

F: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

solely absorbed by members receiving a specific community service. The Application

Sa. & Su: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Recreation Center at Eastridge

Fee structure for residential property improvement applications consists of two tiers.

The two tiers are approved for $10 and $35. Commercial improvement/signage

9568 University Blvd.

applications are also subject to an application fee. While the cost of providing service

to our residents continues to escalate, it was decided this fee was the most equitable

Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

solution in maintaining proportionate costs to services provided. The proposal received

Su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

overwhelming support from all levels of review during the annual budget process.

Recreation Center at Westridge 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd.

Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

We will update the web site with specific covenants information. Visit www.HRCAonline. org/improvements. Feel free to stop by Eastridge to consult with our covenant staff.

Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Recreation Center at Southridge

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4800 McArthur Ranch Rd.

On November 20 the HRCA Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2013

HRCA Budget. Please note that there will be no change in the annual combined

Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Su: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Quarterly Assessments

(Recreation and Administrative) Assessment of $508 or $127 due quarterly.

Administrative Assessment properties (Gleneagles, The Retreat, The Villages, Silver Mesa, Gold Peak and Commercial properties) will only be invoiced once a year for the 2013 Annual Assessment amount of $21.

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2013 BUDGET hrca The annual budget for the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc. (HRCA) is a financial and operational document that is designed to carry out the obligations of the HRCA. The annual budget also follows the policies of the Board of Directors which reflects the requests for services and facilities by the members.

TRANSFERS Operating Transfers - Capital Equipment... $18,000 Transfer To Administrative Reserve Fund... 39,500 Transfer BC Assessment to Rec Fund..................... 0 Transfer to Backcountry Fund ................................. 0 Transfer from Special Project to BC..........................0 Total Transfers..................................... $57,500

The HRCA budget anticipates the level of services to be provided, the costs of doing so, and the funds that will be available to provide these services. Types of services and facilities provided are determined by the Community Declaration. The Board of Directors determines the level of service with input from membership, committees, and Delegates. The complete 2013 budget is online at www.hrcaonline.org/ budget.

summary 2013 recreation operating fund budget

summary 2013 ADministrative OPERATING FUND BUDGET REVENUE Assessments Revenue................................... $632,500 Late & Lien Fee Revenue................................. 249,000 Transfer Fee Revenue...................................... 176,000 Legal Fee Revenue . ..................................... 170,000 Sub-Association Services Revenues.............. 470,500 Architectural Fines and Fees.......................... 152,700 Investment Interest / Dividend Revenue............. 250 Other Revenues.................................................. 32,100 Community Events Revenue.......................... 347,350 Total Revenues................................. $2,230,400 EXPENSES Staff................................................................ $1,187,840 Payroll Taxes..................................................... 125,505 Employee Benefits ........................................... 283,120 Sub-Association Services Staff & Benefits... 407,200 Legal Fees & Recording ................................. 258,250 Payroll & Accounting Services......................... 17,135 Volunteer Expenses........................................... 19,000 Office Lease Expense......................................... 66,850 Newsletter Expense........................................... 72,000 Community & Business Relations . ................... 7,750 Memberships / Subscriptions........................... 19,000 Office Supplies & Expenses.............................. 23,000 Postage.................................................................. 67,100 Printing.................................................................. 36,500 Computer Expenses......................................... 112,500 Utilities / Janitorial / Telephone ..................... 43,700 Liability Insurance .............................................. 20,850 Travel / Vehicle Expenses ............................... 31,700 Marketing Plan Implementation.......................... 5,000 Other Expenses.................................................. 92,450 Community Events Expenses......................... 212,000 Total Operating Expenses............... $3,108,450 Net Operating Income Before Transfers..................... $(878,050)

Net Operating Income (Loss) ........................... $(935,550)

REVENUE Assessments .............................................. $14,050,500 Multi-Facility Programs..................................4,569,675 Membership / Contract / Guest Fee............ 324,655 Facility Rental ................................................... 159,815 Office Lease ..........................................................66,850 Childcare ...............................................................39,190 Indoor Tennis Courts Block-Time ............... 117,650 Vending Commission .........................................32,400 Investment Interest / Dividends..........................1,800 Other Revenue................................................... 141,160 Total Revenues...................... $19,503,695 EXPENSES Northridge Operating Expenses Staff ....................................................................$997,995 Facility Maintenance ........................................ 150,650 Utilities................................................................. 250,250 Pool Maintenance & Supplies.............................28,530 Office Supply & Equipment Expenses...............13,060 Miscellaneous Operating Expenses..................17,475 Total Northridge Operating Expenses....................... $1,457,960 Eastridge Operating Expenses Staff ................................................................ $1,302,935 Facility Maintenance ........................................ 254,100 Utilities................................................................. 261,200 Pool Maintenance & Supplies.............................49,600 Office Supply & Equipment Expenses...............16,185 Miscellaneous Operating Expenses..................10,705 Total Eastridge Operating Expenses....................... $1,894,725 Westridge Operating Expenses Staff ................................................................ $1,025,955 Facility Maintenance ........................................ 195,805 Utilities................................................................. 199,280 Pool Maintenance & Supplies.............................39,310 Office Supply & Equipment Expenses...............18,690 Miscellaneous Operating Expenses..................20,190 Total Westridge Operating Expenses....................... $1,499,230

Southridge Operating Expenses Staff ................................................................ $1,201,670 Facility Maintenance ........................................ 192,505 Utilities................................................................. 217,920 Pool Maintenance & Supplies.............................53,910 Office Supply & Equipment Expenses...............20,180 Miscellaneous Operating Expenses..................14,770 Total Southridge Operating Expenses....................... $1,700,955 Total Facility Operating Expenses.$6,552,870 Multi-Facility Expenses Program Expenses Staff................................................................ $1,807,010 Contract Services............................................. 545,025 Supplies & Expenses......................................... 418,685 Total Program Expenses.............. $2,770,720

Operating Expenses Staff ............................................................... $1,366,060 Payroll Taxes - Employer's Portion (All Staff)............................................................. 682,480 Employee Benefits (All Staff)....................... 1,420,950 Other Employee Expenses (Training/Uniforms).......................................... 150,800 Mileage and Vehicle Expense........................... 19,025 Telephone / Internet.......................................... 86,500 Liability Insurance............................................. 242,500 Bank Charges, Credit Card & Trustee Fees...................................................... 130,950 Professional Fees (payroll, legal and audit)... 74,430 Computer Equipment & Assistance ............ 172,400 Office Equipment Lease..................................... 32,500 Memberships & Subscriptions.......................... 13,200 Activities Guide Production & Postage......... 50,850 Newsletter Printing & Postage........................ 23,400 Reserve Study & Consulting............................. 12,500 Loss (Gain) - Equipment Disposition.........................0 Other Services & Expenses.............................. 58,150 Total Multi-Facility Expenses.......... $4,536,695 Transfers Bond Principal and Interest Payments... $3,594,225 Transfer to Recreation Reserve Fund...... 1,350,000 Capital Purchases.............................................. 190,855 Transfer to Bond Fund from Bond Reserve. (8,000) Transfer to Bond Fund from Supplemental Reserve........................................ (8,000) Transfer to Backcountry ............................... 210,000 Total Transfers................................. $5,329,080

GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES......... 19,189,365 NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)................................. $314,330

B o a r d U p d at e s The December Board Meeting Motions are available at www.HRCAonline.org.

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ranch updates b ac kc o u n t ry trail closure

NEW! Purchase Event Tickets Online Previously, event tickets had to be purchased at a recreation center. Soon you will be able to buy tickets online and print them at home. The new online ticketing software will go live this month, so check www.HRCAonline.org/tickets for updates and a link to online ticketing.

online class registration The Wildcat Mountain Trail System (east of Monarch Blvd.) is closed for the winter beginning January 1 and will reopen March 31.

The land surrounding the trails is traditional wintering ground for many of the elk that reside in the Backcountry Wilderness Area. The

If you haven't tried online registration for classes and programs yet, try it today! To register online for a class or program, visit www.HRCAonline.org and click on the Online Registration button. You may browse for activities without logging in. Select an activity from the list. To register for a class, click on the shopping cart icon.

Login with your username (your home's primary phone number) and password (home owner's last name) and follow the instructions. If you need assistance, call 303-791-2500 or email registration@HRCAonline.org.

trails are closed to allow the elk and

PLAY BALL! Facilit y rentals

deer to get through the winter with

It’s that time of year to plan your baseball or softball team’s

minimal human disturbances. Elk,

“Spring Training Package.” We customize your team’s spring

and other herbivores, must conserve

training practice with:

as much energy as possible during

• Indoor turf for fielding and throwing

the cold months when nutritious

• Individual batting cages for hitting practice

food is scarce. If energy is directed

• Room rentals for team meetings and reservations

toward fleeing humans, then surviving

Time slots fill fast! Call 720-348-8267 for your February booking. Batting Cages

the winter becomes a much more

“Opening Day” is February 15.

difficult task.

The Highlands Point Trail System

POOL PARTIES MAKE A SPLASH Host your child's next party at the Eastridge or Southridge

remains open as well as all of the

indoor pool and enjoy the special day stress-free. A two-hour

Douglas County East-West Regional

party includes drinks, paper products, party hosts, and cake.

Trail. For more information, call

Parties are offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Parties for up

303-471-8885 or e-mail mgiebel@

to 15 participants are available at Eastridge and Southridge for

hrcaonline.org. Trail maps are available at www.hrcaonline.org/backcountry.

Keep up to date on the Backcountry,

$190. Smaller parties for up to nine participants are available at Eastridge for $119. Contact 303-471-8935 or dball@hrcaonline.org for more information.

trail conditions, and programs at www. facebook.com/HRCABackcountry.

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upcoming events c o ff e e t a s t i ng

father & d a u gh t e r sweetheart ball

Join the baristas from Starbucks to learn how to pick, brew, taste, and pair coffee with yummy accompaniments, all courtesy of Starbucks.

Proceeds benefit the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund. Participants must be 16+ years of age to attend.

Saturday, January 12 • 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. • Eastridge, Community Room • $10 in advance • $13 for everyone the day of the event, if not sold out

Fathers and daughters are cordially invited to the Highlands Ranch Mansion for the annual Father & Daughter Sweetheart Ball!

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Little ladies and their dads will

Come celebrate Chinese New Year with traditional folk

dance the night away at this special

dances, music, and martial arts demonstrations, and a

Valentine’s Day Ball. Your daughter

children's chorus. The Cultural Fair showcases folk art,

will feel like a real princess when

costumes, crafts, calligraphy, and delicious refreshments

she steps inside the mansion. Once

including dumplings, rolls, noodles, rice and more.

inside, you will both enjoy delicious

Saturday, February 9, Southridge, Debus Wildcat Mountain Auditorium • Stage Performance: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. • Cultural Fair: noon - 5:00 p.m. • $7 in advance, $10 day of event, if not sold out • Ages under 2 are free on parent's lap.

food along with an ice cream sundae bar. Before she leaves, your daughter will also create a special Valentine’s Day craft.

Create special memories with your daughter that will last a lifetime.

• Spirit Tasting: Vodka - Saturday, February 16, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Southridge. Come and learn about the world of vodka in this classroom setting.

• Sweetheart Teddy Bear Tea - Saturday, February 16, 10:30 a.m. - noon at Southridge.

Delight in a special Teddy Bear Tea party with all the trimmings.

• Spring Bazaar: calling all exhibitors - The Spring Bazaar returns Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Eastridge. Vendor applications are available at www.

HRCAonline.org/vendors.

• New! You may now buy your tickets online and print them at home. See details on page four.

Each girl will receive a corsage, a commemorative photo, and a special keepsake necklace. Horse drawn carriage rides will be available for an additional $3 per person, weather permitting.

Friday, February 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

• Saturday, February 2, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Highlands Ranch Mansion • $25 per person

Please check the web site for the most current event information.

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recreation aquatics/sports/fitness SPRINGBOARD DIVING The Mile High Dive Club, Colorado’s top ranked Olympic-style diving club, has teamed up with the HRCA to offer all levels of dive training. Divers, ages 5 and up, learn correct techniques for tuck dives and somersaults in the four diving directions. Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings at Northridge. For more M A K E YOUR N E W YEAR ’ S RESOLUTIO N S W IT H H RCA F IT N ESS !

HRCA Fitness offers many classes and

information or to register visit www.HRCAonline.org or contact 303-471-8935 or dball@ hrcaonline.org.

ONE DAY t e n n i s TOURNAMENTS

personal training packages to help you

Celebrate the New Year by playing in a Sunday one-day tennis

reach your New Year’s Resolutions.

tournament! In January the Women’s doubles tournaments are

We offer Group Exercise, Yoga, Pilates,

January 6 and 20. Youth tournaments, for ages 12 and under or

Aqua Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Zumba

14 and under, are January 13 and 27. All tournaments are 3:00

classes, and Boot Camps for taking your

- 6:00 p.m. at Northridge Tennis Pavilion. Call 303-471-8940 to

fitness to the next level. Our friendly

register or for more information.

and knowledgeable personal trainers are on staff to help you shed those holiday pounds. Visit www.HRCAonline.org/ dropinfit for a complete listing of classes.

For information on pricing or to get started with a personal trainer, please call 303-471-7048.

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THERAPEUTIC RECREATION YOGA Come experience a form of yoga that stimulates the motor and sensory areas of the brain and works to improve balance, focus, coordination, and strength. Learn poses to reduce, fatigue, stiffness, and stress. All levels of mobility are welcome. Mondays, 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. at Westridge.

2013 highlands ranch race series

On Sunday, January 6, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

The 2013 Race Series will host seven runs (5K to a half marathon),

in the Northridge gym, HRCA Fitness

two adult triathlons (sprint to Olympic length), and two kids’

will showcase all the programs we offer.

triathlons. The Backcountry Half Marathon will now take place in

Personal trainers will be available to

October, instead of November. All Race Series events are open to

answer questions and to give free body

everyone, from the new runner to the more competitive athlete.

fat measurements. There will be class

Bring the entire family for great races that keep you on the move!

demonstrations and raffle prizes. This

Registration is now open for the 2013 season.

event is FREE so come kick start your

Our first race of the season is the St. Patrick’s Day 5K on March 16, 8:30 a.m. at the Town

New Year’s Resolutions with us! For

Center of Highlands Ranch. We hope to see you there! Visit www.highlandsranchraceseries.

more information, contact 303-471-7048.

com for more information.

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education youth & adult N e w C r e at i v e C l a s s e s f o r t h e N e w Y e a r Start the new year on the right foot and make a resolution to tap

are offering Mud and Mimosas pottery

into your creative side! We offer a variety of classes for both you

class on Saturdays, Wine Dezign pottery

and your child to stimulate creativity.

class on Fridays, Merlot and Monet

For your 1-4 year old, try our new nursery rhyme class, where

art classes on Thursdays, and a Corks

children make a special craft for each nursery rhyme. Or try our new Bubbles class where children will receive a special copy of The Great Bubble Adventure book. For your 8-11 year old, try a Creative Canvas class. The January theme "Collage" gives children

and Forks class on Thursdays. Our new Watercolor series will have you painting like a master. If getting on the dance floor sounds fun, try our new Ladies Only dance class on

a creative outlet and a fun way to express themselves.

Thursdays.

If you’re looking for something new and creative for you and a

Whatever sparks your interest, grab a friend and give something

friend, we have a variety of classes to consider. For adults only, we

new a try! For more information, call 303-471-8928.

Don’t Stop Believin’ - new drama productions January ushers in a new series of drama classes at Southridge for

The XYZ Files for ages 8-14 begins Tuesday, January 22, 4:30 -

your 5-12 year old. These KidStage productions are a wonderful

6:00 p.m. The spring musical, Don’t Stop Believin’, begins Sunday,

way for your child to learn how to comfortably speak in front of a

January 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. These are popular classes which fill

crowd and develop important self-confidence skills. Aladdin for ages

quickly, so you don’t want your drama queen or king to miss out.

5-12 begins Wednesday, January 23, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Register online or call 303-471-8853 today.

L e t Y o u r C h i l d Ta p i n t o T h e i r I n n e r A rt i s t January kicks off a season of celebrating the inner artist in 2-17 year

classes. In our Fairytale Fantasy, Storybook Sculpture, or Beginning

olds! Consider enrolling your child in our KidzArt, Abrakadoodle,

Hand Building class children make their very own special clay

Young Rembrandts, or Film Making art programs. These programs include interesting subjects that will stretch your child’s imagination.

If your child likes to get their hands dirty,

projects. These fun clay programs are for children ages 2½-17.

If your child likes being in the kitchen, enroll him or her in our children’s cooking classes. Food Made Fun for 2-5 year olds or Winter Whimsey for 5-9 year olds make cooking fun for kids. For more information on these great new programs, call 303-471-8853.

enroll them in our children’s pottery

winter Tumble Time for your tots Tumbling is a wonderful opportunity for your child to develop

your children during the winter months so they can burn some

important gross motor skills, coordination, balance, flexibility, and

energy and learn new skills. We have also added cheer classes and

the ability to listen and follow instructions. This month we are

a baton twirling classes to give your child a chance to try something

adding some new equipment to the tumbling room; including a

new. For more information, call 303-471-8818.

springboard, a half-beam, and a climbing rope. Be sure to enroll

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community partners

For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org

January 7

Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.

January 10

Winter Cultural Series -

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

January 12 Coffee Tasting

January 17

Winter Cultural Series -

Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

January 15

Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.

* These meetings are open to our members.

The HRCA’s ability to bring events to Highlands Ranch is made possible in part by our Community Partners, the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA), and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).