Hot Springs Village Advocate - Spring 2016

Volume 40, No. 1

Spring 2016

2016 Board of Director Candidates Page 6

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A Message from Your Board President Taking Care of Hot Springs Village This will be my last opportunity to write an article in the Advocate, and I would like to reflect on some of the things the HSVPOA has accomplished in the last three years. Because my motivation for serving on the board of directors was my concern for the aging state of Village infrastructure, my focus has been on taking better care of our Village. Here are some of the major accomplishments we have achieved in the past three years.

The Public Works Department completed phase one of the sewer repair program, identifying the sources of water intrusion that overloads the Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The good news was the problem areas were not as difficult as we had anticipated, but the bad news was we have a lot of work to do. Phase two, repairing the manholes and pipes that are allowing the water intrusion is under way now.

We are well under way in the renovation of the DeSoto Club. The plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work are far enough along that the contractors are Harv Shelton now installing drywall. When the project is comBoard President plete in May, we will have a totally new interior that will serve our needs well with the DeSoto golf pro shop, We repaired and upgraded the appearance of our entrances a casual lounge, a spacious patio, and a much improved at both the west and east gates. The west entrance work dining area. included replacing pumps and plumbing for the fountains, new wiring and lights, replacing the Fay Jones sculpture A recent major accomplishment was the installation of the in the north pond, repairing the stonework and pond liner, Total e data management system. We have just completed removing an abandoned gatehouse, a new sign, repairing the first phase of this project, which will replace two obsothe irrigation, and first-class landscaping provided by the lete computer systems and numerous archaic manual proVillage Men’s Garden Club. The east entrance work basi- cesses. The conversion is progressing well with few of the cally consisted of completing an unfinished project. We difficulties that normally occur during the installation of installed irrigation, improved the contour, added rock such an elaborate system. walls for the signs, and again had the Village Men’s Garden Club install landscaping.

The Public Works Department has emphasized catching up on the replacement of failing culverts under our roads.

The Lakes Committee and Public Works Department have Their priorities have been to replace those culverts that made vast improvements in the care of our eleven recreation- have already failed and ensure that all culverts under a road al lakes. After hiring two experienced, professional lakes scheduled for repaving are sound. After satisfying those managers, we have been able to effectively monitor the con- two needs, they move on to dealing with culverts that are dition of the lakes and make appropriate corrections. Better reaching the end of their life. dredging processes have enabled us to clear out silt in areas that have been inaccessible in the past. The lakes managers We have added two inexpensive new amenities that quickly have begun to analyze the fish populations in the lakes and became very popular. Grove Park draws large crowds for start programs to improve the quality of the fishery. We are the weekly farmers markets, artesian markets, Rock Porch catching up on the repair of launch ramps and docks at all of concerts, and other gatherings. Waypoint at DeSoto Mathe lakes, making them more accessible for all users. rina is the newest addition, offering a variety of coffees and other beverages, light meals, and a spacious deck where friends can gather to enjoy a sunset over Lake DeSoto.

Waypoint also serves as the headquarters for Base Camp Update with Harv Shelton, Board President . . . . . . . . . . . 2 and offers canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and a pontoon boat for rent.

Money Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 We completed the state mandated expansion of the water treatment plant, ensuring we will have adequate capacity to serve our population for many years with a modern, efficient water treatment plant.

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Hot Springs Village News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2016 Board Election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notable in Hot Springs Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2

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These are just a few of the projects undertaken to care for our Village. As the Master Plan Workbook shows, we have more projects planned to keep our community healthy and attractive. Good things are happening in Hot Springs Village.

Money Matters 2015 Unaudited Results Reviewed at January 20th Board Meeting Chief Financial Officer, Lesley Nalley, presented the preliminary 2015 financial report at the January board meeting, noting that EGP LLC would be on site the last two weeks of February to conduct the annual financial audit. Financial highlights for the year included:

selected to assist HSV with refunding and issuing additional bonds during 2016 in order to aggressively address waste water projects identified by the recent smoke testing efforts.

The 2016 annual renewal period, which gave property owners in good standing the opportunity to Financial highlights for the year include: receive up to two free vehicle decals, closed at the

• Cash Balance, $3,928,138 end of February. Year over year increases in an • Net Revenue, $27,130,627 nual amenity passes are expected in golf, private

• Operating Expenses, $26,048,423 carts, pet registrations, non-motorized boats, tenLesley Nalley

• Capital Expenditures, $2,503,729* nis, and the fitness center. Nalley praised staff, sayCFO

• Net Worth, $69,263,989 ing “With increased sales comes increased traffic at *Note: The DeSoto Club project began in late 2015. $1.9mil of the Administration, pro shops, and activities centers. Even total $2.2mil budgeted will be carried over to 2016. while trying to learn a new membership program, the team was committed to professionally serving members Subsidy reductions were achieved in golf, streets, sanita- and partnering with other departments to resolve issues. tion, both events centers, and tennis. By contrast, fo- I could not be more proud of everyone’s resolve and dedicus was given during 2015 to deferred maintenance in cation.” The Property & Member Services team is workbuildings, vehicles, IT, food & beverage services, fitness, ing towards online renewal capabilities for the 2017 reand public safety. Additionally, Crews & Associates was newal period, as part of the Member Portal buildout.

Update on Total e Integrated Conversion Beginning in August 2015, various functionality previously handled either manually, or in Chelsea, or in the AS400 has been methodically consolidated into the Total e solution. Functions converted to date include online member golf reservations, online member tennis reservations, golf tee sheets, shotgun and regular golf lottery, the property and member database, 39 point of sale locations, rental and event billing, assessment billing, member payment posting, unmanned gate and discount deactivation at delinquency, basic member portal functionality, budgeting, general ledger, and financial reporting.

Hot Springs Village Gateway To The Ouachitas Arkansas Advocate Hot Springs Village Property Owners’ Association 895 DeSoto Blvd. Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Telephone: (501) 922-5556 Email address: administration@hsvpoa.org Website: www.hsvpoa.org Managing Editor: Linda Mayhood Editor: Linda Mayhood Volume XL, Number 1 PERIODICAL POSTAGE 019-847 AT HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS – Additional Entry, Little Rock, Arkansas.

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February marked the last Phase I action item for the Total e conversion, the utility billing integration. This component brings with it additional Member Portal capabilities, in the way of online bill review and payments.

This new functionality provides the foundation for the expanded member portal buildout planned during 2016, with the end result being a shopping cart type experience for the annual renewal period and other Administration purchases.

Along with additional member portal functionality, 2016’s Phase II plans include expanded golf and tennis reservation features, food & beverage terminals, and updates to the HSVPOA website, separating external marketing features from information used internally by employees, members, and committees. Nalley summed up the project thus far by saying, “Undergoing a conversion of this magnitude is not without bumps in the road and we sincerely apologize for any member and visitor inconvenience during the past six months. We are beginning to see some very positive efficiency gains. We look forward to proving the ROI from this conversion for years to come.”

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Hot Springs Village News Nature Preserve In 2008, John and Mildred Cooper donated 123 acres along 1.7 miles of the edge of the Saline River to the Nature Conservancy. The forested property, which borders more than two miles of the Middle Fork of the Saline River, benefits aquatic and wildlife, as well as area residents. As part of the Nature Conservancy, the 126 acres will never be developed, thus providing a valuable green space for the members of Hot Springs Village to enjoy right here in our own back yard. Abutted to the 123 acres is an additional 170 acres of common property. Together, these properties make up a fabulous 293 acre Nature Preserve.

Located in the northeast part of The Village, the Nature Preserve offers stunning views of the high bluffs above. While the area can be reached just off Rocoso Drive, you will feel lost in nature, as not one home comes into view on the entire

293 acres. In the near future, you will be able to saunter around on an abandoned logging road or take one of the 6+ miles of nature trails, experience the rapids and eddies of the Saline River or try your hand fishing for small mouth bass.

The area has been literally untouched since the time of its donation. Per David Twiggs, COO, “We’re going to work on cleaning that area up. It’s basically a large nature area with a lot of trail and hiking potential.

We can do that without bothering nearby homes in the area, and it’s never been marketed”.

The area has also become a popular destination for naturalist programs and bird watching. “We need to continue to partner with the Nature Conservancy to keep the area open and safe for hikers”, said Twiggs.

The nature trails system is currently under construction with a projected opening in late spring 2016.

DeSoto Complex Renovation The $2.2M DeSoto Club renovation is underway with an anticipated Memorial Day weekend opening. The redesigned DeSoto Complex will include space for upscale casual dining, banquets, conferences, entertainment, outdoor recreational use-- including a fire pit, and a golf shop.

As of mid-February, all demolition work had been completed, sheetrock will begin in early March and mechanical rough-in will be completed at the end of March.

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On the exterior, the existing patio has been demolished and prepped for a new fire pit. The footers for the new deck have been dug and the concrete will be poured the first week of March. Site work for the event lawn and cart paths will begin after completion of the deck.

Interior furnishings, kitchen and bar equipment have been ordered, and requests for proposals for a food and beverage vendor are in process. The project was approved by the Board of Directors at the April 15, 2015 regular Board meeting.

Hot Springs Village News HSV to Open Discovery Center Downtown Hot Springs Hot Springs Village has entered into a lease agreement for a new Hot Springs Village Discovery Center to promote Hot Springs Village.

This space located adjacent to the Arlington Hotel is a prime location to capitalize on the over three million visitors that experience downtown Hot Springs every year.

Part of the revitalization plan was to form collaborative partnerships throughout the region. “Most visitors don’t realize that Hot Springs Village is just 12 short miles from downtown Hot Springs. This new Discovery Center will allow The Village to capitalize on foot traffic and show visitors the lifestyles available in The Village.

Downtown Hot Springs is experiencing great momentum in their revitalization efforts, and The Village wants to be a partner during these exciting times” said Association President Harv Shelton.

The Wade Building located at 231 Central Avenue has 900 square feet of space that will allow staff to assist visitors in learning about tournament opportunities and sell events such as weddings and corporate events, all of which is aimed at increasing golf revenue and rental income for our various facilities. It will also give great exposure and to Hot Springs Village to the millions of people who visit the area.

The Village’s downtown Discovery center is scheduled to open in early summer.

Administration Restructure As part of the 2015 and 2016 budget process, several staffing changes have been implemented to minimize Administration subsidies and strengthen operational oversight and member services.

Kim Lambert was promoted to Accounting Supervisor.

Renee Haugen was hired as Property & Member Services Supervisor, and recruitment is under way for a controller, part-time internal reporting & compliance specialist, and public relations professional.

Doris Truett, currently Accounting & Property Services Manager, will be leaving at the end of April, after 38+ years of service. “Her contribution to Hot Springs Village can be seen throughout the community and we are grateful for her service,” said CFO Lesley Nalley.

Public Works Restructure

Jason Temple, current Director of Public Works, will step into the new position of Director of Public Utilities in which he will direct, manage and oversee long-range planning and development of water and wastewater treatment operations, upgrades and projects. Temple’s background and extensive experience as a professional engineer, licensed in the State of Arkansas, will play a pivotal role in the success of the HSVPOA Public Utility division going forward. “Out of all the great amenities in Hot Springs Village, the ones in greatest need of improvement are the infrastructure associated with Drinking Water Distribution, and Wastewater Collection and Treatment. I am looking forward to focusing on the needs of these two utilities,” said Jason Temple.

Over the next several years, Hot Springs Village will focus on many waste water and infrastructure upgrades and rehabilitation projects requiring expert-level engineering management. In order to ensure successful completion and ongoing maintenance of these vital projects, the Public Works Department is being restructured to include a Director of Public Utilities and a Director of Public Works. These two positions are funded in the approved 2016 budget.

The 2016 capital budget includes $1.8M allocated for wastewater, sewer system rehabilitation and water distribution system improvements. This year is the first of a multi-year program to focus on rehabilitating our aging utilities systems and infrastructure.

HSVPOA is advertising for a Director of Public Works position beginning this week. The Director of Public Works will direct, manage and oversee the activities, projects and operation of the Public Works Department’s street maintenance, solid waste services and lake maintenance.

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2016 Board Election Four Compete for Board Four candidates have submitted applications to serve on the Property Owners’ Association Board of Directors.

Three seats are up for election in 2016, replacing Directors Harv Shelton, Jeff Atkins, and the open position created

by Director Mary Neilson’s resignation in December 2015.

Applicants include Bill W. Roe, Bob Cunningham, Thomas W. Weiss and Clay Herrmann. Candidates must be members in good standing of the Hot Springs Village POA and may not be POA employees.

Candidates were required to submit a resume of up to 500 words that includes background information, years as a property owner, current community involvement and reasons for wanting to serve on the Board along with a petition with 50 signatures of property owners in good standing. Ballots will be mailed to property owners

Bill W. Roe I am a candidate for a Director position on the Board of the POA. My name is Clarence W (Bill) Roe Jr and I live at 146 Mesero Way in Hot Springs Village with my wife Becky who I have been married to over 51 years. I have a BS degree from Central Missouri University.

We have 3 grown daughters and 9 grandchildren. I was employed by State Farm Insurance Company in auto claims for 38 ½ years, and worked in Kansas City MO, Topeka KS, St Paul MN and Bloomington IL in several management positions. We bought a lot in the Village in 1992 and built our home on that lot in 2002. Since I voted as a non resident for almost 10 years, I certainly understand the interests of non residents. After living in the Village for 5 years, we sold that house and built a second home on Mesero Way. I have been very involved in both the community and church. I am cur-

in good standing on Friday, March 4th and must be returned to the POA no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 24th.

On Friday, March 25th, ballots will be counted by the Election Day Committee and results sent to the General Manager, who will notify the current Board of Directors, all candidates and issue a press release with the results.

Newly elected board members will be seated at the conclusion of the Wednesday, April 20th board meeting.

The following four property owners have been certified to be placed on the ballot. Each candidate has provided a photograph and resume. All resumes are printed unedited. The POA does not attest to the accuracy of any information stated in the candidate resumes.

rently an usher at Sacred Heart Catholic Church here in the Village. I have been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 7 years having served in several officer positions.

I have been a member of ACC (Architectural Control Committee) for the past 6+ years having served as Chairman twice during that time period. As chairman this year, my goal is to improve communication between ACC and the villagers.

To accomplish this goal, I encourage any villager who is concerned about getting the permit approved to attend one of our meetings. This has worked extremely well as ACC has been able to resolve all permit concerns.

I have been involved in two POA Ad Hoc committees, one of which was to rewrite the covenants. I am currently a Director at the Hot Springs Village Community Foundation serving on the grants and nominations committees.

One of my most cherished accomplishments is that I assisted a family in 2013 that had serious health problems and could not work. After having a reporter from the Village Voice write 2 articles on this family and setting up an account at a local bank, $20,000 was raised which helped this family until they could manage their own finances.

The approach that I have used my whole life is a good old “common sense approach”. I promise to be fair to all parties involved whenever decisions are made. I have gained much experience with personnel and budget issues while working for State Farm in various management positions.

I ask for your vote as I am very familiar with the operation of the POA having served on ACC for 6+, plus I have attended most of the POA board meetings. I know the current General Manager and his entire staff very well as I have worked with them on various projects involving ACC. My goal, if elected is to ensure that our Village grows in a consistent and sustainable fashion.

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2016 Board Election Bob Cunningham My name is Bob Cunningham. My wife, Leanne, and I purchased our first Village lot in 1987 -- and retired here from San Diego in 1995. We live on the west end of the Village, and have truly enjoyed our 20+ years in Hot Springs Village.

I was a founding member of the Board of the Friends of the Library, where I was privileged to serve as treasurer. I have also volunteered at the Coronado Center Library for 20 years.

In addition to my HSV library involvement, I have volunteered at the West Gate, at the Chamber of Commerce, and as a POA Ambassador. All of those roles have given me great satisfaction in making a difference in our community.

In 2013 I was appointed to the POA Appeals Committee, where I worked to establish its Charter and operating policies. I presently serve on the HSV Public Works Committee.

Over the last two years, I have consis-

Thomas W. Weiss My wife Jane and I have been married 45 years. We have one daughter and two grandchildren. Over the years we have moved 15 times, and have lived throughout the US and the United Kingdom. We relocated to Hot Springs Village 4 years ago, and have been living “the dream” ever since.

I graduated from the University

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tently attended various HSV committee meetings, as well as our Board of Directors meetings. That exposure has given me a true understanding of the critical role played by the staff and Committees as advisors to the POA and our Board of Directors.

entering a new period of meeting both Financial and Marketing challenges to protect our members’ investment and way of life. I have the skills to help our Board work smoothly with the Management Team – to provide us with a healthy growth strategy and a workable debt management plan.

On more of a personal front, I served in the Navy from 1958 to 1962, using the GI Bill to attain a degree in Business Management. My career began in sales within the Food industry, where I was ultimately promoted to Sales Supervisor. In 1974 I was invited to join our small family business that at one point employed three generations – with Leanne often serving as referee. My role was to expand sales to the Lodging industry. In 1985 we purchased the business – which we held until 1993. Two years later our new life in the Village began.

As our Village transitions into a new future, we need to ensure that our budget provides enough operating capital to maintain what we have in this community, while also protecting the health and welfare of our members. Our working plans need to reach at least five years into the future, anticipating the challenges as much as possible.

I will bring to the HSV Board of Directors a lifelong practice of listening, understanding and finding solutions acceptable to parties whom have historically been far apart. Hot Springs Village is

of Missouri at Rolla with a BS in Engineering Management.

I also completed several advanced management education courses at Oklahoma State and Northwestern Universities.

My business background has been with successful privately and publicly held manufacturing companies.

Over the past 30 years I have served in General

Although that task will require a fresh look at our amenities and other HSV programs, we can sustain the essence of what we have with proper planning and budgeting. I am confident we can meet our challenges without sacrificing all of the services and values we hold dear.

I respectfully ask for your vote, and pledge to represent all HSV property owners to the best of my ability.

Manager, Operating Vice President, President and Group President roles -- leading 20 successful companies in the US, Europe and Asia. I have additionally served on the Board of a medium sized family owned business in the US. In all of these roles, I was responsible for helping the companies develop and implement financially successful strategies and business models and aligning leadership skills, culture, and governances to ensure longterm success.

2016 Board Election During my 4 years in the village I have had the opportunity to serve on the Research and Special Projects Committee. I have also studied in detail the POA master plan, and have visited with our Leadership team and with individual Property Owners about their concerns and the challenges facing the village. High on that list of concerns and challenges is trust, communications, financial viability, our operating model and governances, and HSV’s growth and leadership.

Property Owners are also increasingly anxious about our aging infrastructure.

How are we going to address the cost

Clay Herrmann An HSV property owner since 2001, I was born August 5, 1958 as a U.S. Air Force dependent in San Bernardino, California, the middle of three boys approximately 2 years apart in age. Growing up our family moved every few years for the Air Force and later for IBM. Kindergarten in Germany, grades 1-3 in San Jose California, grade 4-8 in Boca Raton Florida, and grades 9-12 in Louisville, Kentucky. I participated in Air Force Jr. ROTC in Louisville for three years and graduated from Ballard High School in 1975.

Afterward at Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music, I took flight training through the school’s Mission Aviation program in “rag-wing” “tail-dragger” aircraft, and attained a private pilot license before transferring to LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas. I was a reporter for the school’s newspaper, until transfer to Alabama Aviation & Technical College for an FAA Airframe & Powerplant license.

Returning to Arkansas I was employed at

of repairing, replacing, or updating an infrastructure that has been in place for nearly 45 years?

“WE” can and must find new ways of aggressively addressing these challenges and concerns, or run the risk of losing the value that brought us here.

Like the majority of the people I have met and talked with, I truly believe there is more ‘right’ about the village than ‘wrong’. What other community can offer great golf, tennis, lakes, fishing, hiking, pickle ball, lawn bowling, performing arts, fitness center, many clubs, churches and or-

Futrell Aviation at the Hot Springs airport prior to marriage to Melanie Brook Hagemyer on May 24th, 1980, and worked for a time as an aircraft technician for Scheduled Skyways Airline’s at the Fayetteville airport.

ganizations and much more? Add to those amenities like-minded people who care about each other and HSV, and we have this wonderful place we call home!

The opportunities and challenges we face here in HSV are similar to those I have faced and overcome throughout my business career. And I am willing to devote my experience, time and energy in helping us determine how we can leverage all our value for a bright HSV future.

Together we can make a positive difference in Hot Springs Village. I ask for your support -- and your vote -- in the upcoming election.

pher at major events for the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) and the National Military Intelligence Association (NMIA).

On December 7, 1981 (40th anniversary of Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor) I enlisted in the Air Force after thoughtful consideration of whether or not the required promise to “defend the U.S. Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic” could be honestly and sincerely affirmed.

My wife and I are now blessed with two married daughters and five grandchildren. I was a Hot Springs firefighter for about 3 ½ years, have operated Herrmann Realty for 25+ years, am a member of both the Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village Boards of Realtors, Technology Committee of the Hot Springs Board of Realtors, Board of Directors of the Hot Springs Village Board of Realtors, Hot Springs Village Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Assigned to the Strategic Air Command, at Dyess AFB, TX, after 4 years 10 months of regular active duty service, I transferred to the USAFR Individual Mobility Augmentee program. Assigned as part-time Instructor with the Air Education & Training Command, we returned to roots in Garland County, Arkansas where my mother and father grew up and where my great-grandfather homesteaded. After 20+ years total military service I retired as Master Sergeant. Beginning before and continuing after retirement I have been privileged to serve as official photogra-

Additional community involvements relevant to being a candidate in this election include creation and maintenance of the “Garland County Info” website, www.garlandcounty.info, providing increased transparency and accountability of Garland County government, reporting for the online news service “Hot Springs Daily” (www.hotspringsdaily. com), and current service as Chairman of the Hot Springs Village TEA Party (www.hsvtp.com) which “Serves to promote a more informed electorate in and around Hot Springs Village, AR.”

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The Friends of Hot Springs Village Inc., a group of involved, concerned citizens, encourage all Hot Springs Village property owners to vote in the upcoming Board elections.

Look at the candidates’ résumés and vote for those with beneficial business backgrounds and proven community involvement.

Bill Roe, Bob Cunningham and Tom Weiss can offer all property owners the most time and experience to move this Village in a positive, growth-oriented direction.

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Vote for Increased Transparency & Accountability. (e.g. View my recording of the 1/20/16 BOD meeting at garlandcounty.info/hsvpoa-bod-january-20-2016-meeting.)

Vote for a candidate with a proven record of civic effectiveness.

Vote for at least one candidate/property owner who DOES NOT reside in HSV. The majority of HSV property owners do not live in HSV. Surely non-resident property owners deserve representation on the POA Board of Directors.

Vote for a candidate who will advocate for the POA General Manager to maximize cooperation with, and on a continuing basis seek counsel from the HSV Area Chamber of Commerce and the HSV Board of Realtors regarding the promotion, marketing and development of HSV ... including acknowledging the existence of the HSV Chamber and HSV Realtors on the POA’s website and providing appropriate links for inquiries.

Vote for a candidate who mourns the passing of the volunteer HSV Ambassador Program whose ranks contributed free community goodwill services for HSV, but who were sadly terminated and replaced by additions to the POA payroll.

Vote for a candidate who favors providing minor hospitalities such as making hot coffee available to POA members and visitors in the front waiting room on cold days as they patiently wait their turn to take care of business or to obtain information.

Vote for a candidate who prefers outsourcing only as a last resort, and who favors a change in policy to require all full-time and regular part-time employees of the POA to be (or become as a condition of employment) HSV property owners in good-standing.

Vote for a candidate who is averse to assessment of new taxes/contributions to provide slush-funds for a planned POA/GM operated real estate sales force.

Vote for a candidate willing to “speak truth to power”. Pressure for increased transparency and accountability is not necessarily welcomed by officials in power. To see what happened when Garland County Judge Rick Davis attempted to shut-down the garlandcounty.info website last year, go to garlandcounty.info/mohammad-and-the-county-judge.

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NOTABLE IN HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE Golf Department News The Golf Department is in full swing planning for a great out the winter, through the Troon Advantage program.

2016 golf season as we all are enjoying the mild winter Residents traveled to Arizona, Florida, California, Alaweather on the golf courses. With the 2016 golf bama and Hawaii during our colder months at Hot season, membership rates for daily green fees Springs Village and played various Troon Clubs will reflect the new flex pricing schedule for tee within their travel destinations. For those resitimes throughout the Village. The flex pricing dents who will be traveling this summer, please go will change throughout the year and across the to troonadvantage.com and take the opportunity various golf courses in the Village. As indicated to enjoy some great golf outside of the Village. on the HSVPOA website, daily green fees will be reduced during the winter months. There will Food & Beverage Operations be a slightly higher rate in the Spring/Fall and in The Golf Department is very pleased with the seRay Metz the height of the Summer golf season. Twilight lection of Elan’s, who will be providing the new golf begins in the late afternoon for just $14.00, Director of Golf food and beverage service to our residents, at which includes both the green fee and cart fee. Twilight Granada Golf Club. Make sure to frequent Granada for green fees, cart fees and the Accompanied Member Guest the new, fresh dining experience. rates, that were introduced in 2015, will remain as they were last year for the member’s enjoyment. Please take With more news in food and beverage, the Property Owninto account all the different rates as you request tee ers Association continues to focus on the options at both times through the year.

Cortez Golf Club and DeSoto Golf Club. Requests have been made for interested parties to provide business plans Many Hot Springs Village residents also enjoyed golf and proposals at each of these Golf Clubs to serve our at your sister Troon Golf managed properties through- residents this coming year.

Riser Ford Multi States 70s & 80s Championships Win USTA Arkansas’ 2015 Arkansas Tournament of the Year The 2016 Riser Ford Multi States 70s and 80s championships will be held at the Coronado Tennis Center April 30 – May 4, 2016. The tournament is a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Adult League Team Tennis program.

The Multi States Tournament was started in 2013 in an effort to give the 70 and over players of Arkansas a way to continue competing in USTA events. It grew to what it is today because of the vision that Chuck Skarshaug had to share this tournament with all 70 and over players across the nation.

Chuck spent a great deal of time reaching out to players, local league coordinators, and regional directors to grow this tournament from seven teams in 2013; to 28 teams in 2014; and finally to 38 teams from 10 states in 2015, with a draw of approximately 350 players and total attendance of approximately 450.

Because of great support from the sponsors, Riser Ford,

Village Villas, Rigney Financial Services, Eisenhauer State Farm Insurance, Tim Parker Chrysler, Charlie’s Pizza Pub, and Bushees’ Balboa Drive Storage, the tournament is able to provide continental breakfast and lunch to all players each day. In addition, approximately 75 volunteers from Hot Springs Village act as hosts and hostesses to the players who have said that this tournament is the best they have ever attended.

Due to the awesome sponsors, the beautiful Hot Springs Village setting, and the amazing hospitality that is provided, teams come back year after year and help spread the word so that other teams develop an interest in coming. It is expected that the 2016 tournament will draw 50 teams from 10-12 states in the nation.

Teams who wish to participate in the 2016 Multi States 70s and 80s championship may sign up on tennislink.usta. com through April 5, 2016. More information is available through USTA Arkansas.

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Saturday

2016 NEWCOMERS’ COFFEES April 28th June 23rd August 25th October 27th December 1st

Where: The Waypoint at DeSoto Marina, 120 Marina Road, HSV

VIP reserved seating & drink specials with VOV VIP Pass!

hsvticketsales.com

Beer Specials

call 501.922.4231 for more information

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Are you a new resident in Hot Springs Village? Then plan to attend our upcoming Newcomers’ Coffee and learn about Hot Springs Village amenities, activities, upcoming events, clubs and organizations and governmental structure. Brochures and other printed materials about HSV amenities and activities will be available.

Meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. in the Ouachita Activities Building at the Ponce de Leon Center located at 1101 DeSoto Boulevard, Hot Springs Village. Join us at 8:30 for coffee and doughnuts.

Upcoming Events MARCH 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 14 15-18 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 21 22

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Karaoke – Balboa Club A Team Dance - CCC Village Values – Ponce Diamond Squares Dance - CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Evening Lions Bingo – CCC Village Merry Mixers Dance – CCC Becoming an Outdoor Woman - CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Ouachita Speaker Series - Ponce A Team Dance – CCC Diamond Squares Dance - CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Country Two Steppers – CCC Breakfast Lions Chili Days – CCC Wine Making for Beginners Class - CCC HSVCA – Live from Nashville - Ponce Karaoke – Balboa Club Fruit Carving with Karla Nardi - CCC HSVPOA Board Meeting – Ponce A Team Dance – CCC FOCCL Trivia Night - CCC Diamond Squares Dance - CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Evening Lions Bingo – CCC Boating Safety Class - CCC Village Merry Mixers Dance – CCC Vintner Class – CCC Girls Gotta Howl, HSV Animal Welfare League - CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Diamond Squares Dance – CCC FOCCL Presents - CCC HSVPOA Board Election Beboppers – CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Boomers’ Casino Night - CCC Musical Note, Jackie B & Me - CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club A Team Dance – CCC Vintner Class - CCC Diamond Squares Dance - CCC

APRIL 1 1 1

Village Card Club Spring Fling – Ponce Karaoke – Balboa Club Evening Lions Bingo – CCC

Coronado Community Center: CCC Coronado Fitness Center: CFC Coronado Tennis Center: CTC Ponce de Leon Center: Ponce Woodlands Auditorium: Woodlands

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15 15 15 16 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 24 25 26 26 26 27 28 28 29 29 29 30

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Village Merry Mixers Dance – CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club A Team Dance – CCC Village Values - Ponce Diamond Squares Dance – CCC Country Two Steppers – CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Kiwanis BBQ Day – CCC Vintner Class – CCC Citizen Police Academy – CCC Cedar Mt. Singers Concert - Ponce Karaoke – Balboa Club Cedar Mt. Singers Concert - Ponce A Team Dance – CCC Diamond Squares Dance – CCC Art in the Courtyard, Brush Strokes- CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Evening Lions Bingo – CCC Ouachita Speaker Series – Ponce Village Merry Mixers – CCC Citizen Police Academy - CCC Karaoke – Balboa HSVPOA Board Meeting – Ponce A Team Dance – CCC Garden Party “High Tea” - CCC Diamond Squares Dance – CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Kiwanis, HS Concert band - Ponce Vintner Class – CCC Musical Note, Jackie B & Me – CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Village Chorale Concert - Ponce A Team Dance – CCC Newcomers’ Coffee - Ponce FOCCL Presents – CCC Vintner Class – CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club HS Big Band Dance – CCC Beboppers – CCC

Citizen Police Academy – CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club A Team Dance – CCC Village Values - Ponce Diamond Squares Dance – CCC Chamber of Commerce Expo – CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Evening Lions Bingo – CCC Village Merry Mixers Dance – CCC Rotary- Mother’s Day Lunch - CCC HSVPOA Annual Meeting - Ponce Police Academy Karaoke – Balboa Club

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A Team Dance – CCC Diamond Squares Dance – CCC Ouachita Speaker Series - Ponce Karaoke – Balboa Club Country Two Steppers – CCC Citizen Police Academy - CCC HSVPOA Board Meeting - Ponce A Team Dance – CCC Diamond Squares Dance – CCC Evening Lions Bingo – CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Village Merry Mixers Dance – CCC Citizen Police Academy - CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club A Team Dance – CCC Diamond Squares Dance – CCC FOCCL Presents - CCC Karaoke – Balboa Club Karaoke – Balboa Club Musical Note, Jackie B & Me – CCC

JUNE

1 A Team Dance – CCC 2 Evening Lions Hamburger Day

– CCC 2 Village Values - Ponce 2 Diamond Squares Dance – CCC 2 Couples Golf T. – DeSoto & Magellan 3 Couples Golf T. – Ponce & Granada 3 Karaoke – Balboa Club 3 Evening Lions Bingo – CCC 7 Karaoke - CCC 9 Diamond Squares Dance – CCC 10 Karaoke – Balboa Club 10-12 HSV Players, Bunkered – CCC 11 Tri the Village Marathon 11 Country Two Steppers – CCC 14 Karaoke – Balboa Club 15 A Team Dance – CCC 16 Diamond Squares Dance – CCC 17 Karaoke – Balboa Club 17 Evening Lions Bingo – CCC 21 Karaoke, Balboa Club 22 A Team Dance – CCC 23 Newcomers’ Coffee 24 Karaoke – Balboa Club 25 Beboppers – CCC 28 Musical Note, Jackie B & Me – CCC 28 Karaoke – Balboa Club 30 FOCCL Presents - CCC Spring 2016 Hot Springs Village Advocate

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Hot Springs Village

PERIODICAL

895 DeSoto Boulevard Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

www.HSVPOA.org

QUICK CONTACTS EMERGENCY Main Number

911 customerservice@hsvpoa.org 501-922-5556

COO/GM Assistant GM Accounting Fire Non Emergency Golf

dtwiggs@hsvpoa.org 501-922-5556

Public Works Recreation

accounting@hsvpoa.org 501-922-5556

Tee Times

jmiller@hsvpoa.org 501-922-2210

bellison@hsvpoa.org 501-922-5562

Police Non Emergency rmiddleton@hsvpoa.org 501-922-0011

lmayhood@hsvpoa.org 501-922-5556

Visitor Center

jtemple@hsvpoa.org 501-922-5524 sheffer@hspoa.org 501-922-0322 teetimes@hsvpoa.org 501-922-2858 vc@hsvpoa.org 866-984-9963

rmetz@hsvpoa.org 501.922.5540

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