GRIT Newsletter: July 2006

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The July 2006 Sandia Heights Homeowners Association newsletter highlights the annual meeting where new directors were welcomed to the Board of Directors (BOD) and changes to the bylaws were approved. There was a call for more volunteers to join the various committees, with a specific need in committees like Community Service & Membership, Architectural Control, and Communications & Publications. Concerns from the community, such as barking dogs, covenant enforcement, and emergency response times, were discussed, and plans were made to increase community input through questionnaires on these issues. The newsletter also included information on bear safety tips and fire advisories for the Sandia Wilderness area to prevent potential hazards.

In other news, the Architectural Control Committee's activities were summarized, detailing various projects approved or disapproved in the neighborhood. Plans for upcoming community events included a Jazz Nite, a car club meeting, and the second annual Sandia Heights Community picnic. The newsletter also shared security statistics and incidents reported in May 2006, along with the announcement of new officers elected for the coming year. Office closure dates were mentioned, along with a request for email subject lines to include addresses to avoid being marked as spam.

The newsletter begins by acknowledging the dedication of esteemed members and featuring a talk on organic gardening by Joanie Quinn from the NM Organic Commodity Commission. It also mentions the upcoming lavender-themed meeting where attendees can participate in a craft session, and highlights the 2006 Garden Walk scheduled for August 5, urging readers to stay updated through future issues of the Grit. Additionally, details about the annual potluck supper in September at the Elena Gallegos picnic area are teased for the members. The newsletter also encourages members to submit photos for the 2007 Directory and requests references for various services and companies used by members for evaluations. It ends with wishes for a happy Fourth of July holiday and information on pet clean-up signs available at the office for members and non-members.

Keywords: community concerns, Board of Directors, questionnaires, Organic Gardening Presentation, bylaws changes, neighborhood projects, Lavender-themed Meeting, Contractor Evaluation Forms, Jazz Nite., car club meeting, security statistics, community events, 2007 Directory Photos, community picnic, annual meeting, bear safety, membership committee., communication committee, email communication, Fourth of July Holiday, volunteers, Sandia Wilderness, Pet Clean-up Signs, fire advisory, Annual Potluck Supper, 2006 Garden Walk, office closure, architectural control committee, new officers, Elena Gallegos Picnic Area, architectural control