Richland HOA Newsletter

    Welp, you've weathered the longest February in recent memory. Despite that extra day, this March newsletter still missed it's deadline. Surprisingly, during the last Board meeting—as darkness fell and the final few residents lingered—a bewildering twist of fate occurred: The Board voted 4-1 to give me a 111% raise for my unmatched procrastination skills. The mere mention that we may have coordinated an illegal pre-meeting meeting, given the brief discussion on such a significant raise, left me astounded. The idea that board members might have secretly convened brought a real "Et tu, Brute?" moment. Yet, fear not—we know the rules – if 3 board members meet, it must be advertised in advance with a published agenda. So, we never met in groups larger than two, ensuring strict compliance with open meeting laws, though orchestrating this was more challenging – damn those fiscal conservatives!   But we overcame- thank you, dear readers, I know if you knew...

    Welcome to February, or as we affectionately dub it, the second most important month of the year (with October and its pumpkins and spooks firmly holding the top spot, of course!). There's a lot happening in February, but before we dive into the lesser events, let's not forget the Mardi Gras Ball! Dust off those Mardi Gras masks and get ready for some fantastic eats and dancing on Feb 2nd! No reservations needed – just come by the clubhouse at 7pm prepared to eat, dance and laissez les bons temps rouler! As the ladies and gents well know, February also holds another significant event too! That's right, it’s time for that frantic late night dash to the store or an early morning pilgrimage to Kroger for – drumroll, please – Tater Tots. Yes, National Tater Tot Day (Feb 2nd) is upon us, celebrating the noble tot, the stealthy hero at dinner tables, and the unsung savior of countless relationships! What's that? You don’t have a special someone to share Tater Tot Day wit...

  Welcome to 2024, Richlanders!  This year, we're boldly promising to go where no New Years Resolution has gone before - into February!  That's right, lets shoot for the stars and make our resolutions last at least 2 weeks longer than last year's record-setting 12 days. We are shooting for 14 days of exercising, salad-eating, book-reading, and whatever else we promised ourselves at midnight! January, the month of fresh starts, is upon us, bringing along its trusty sidekicks: unused gym memberships and the annual tradition of writing the wrong year on everything.  We've all been there, writing '23' on checks, school forms, and even in the dust on our landing crafts. But not to worry, by February, we'll all have mastered the art of scribbling '4' instead of '3' — it's the little victories that count, right? Much like our motivation to crawl out of our cozy beds on a cold Monday morning, Richland's social calendar tends to dial down a bi...

  Season's Greetings, Richland ! As we approach the festive season and our neighborhood starts lighting up, here's a whimsical reminder for all our residents: keep your eyes open as you wander and drive through Richland this holiday season. You never know what festive surprises you might encounter, especially since Richland is rumored to be one of Santa's favorite neighborhoods! 🦌 Mysterious Reindeer Sightings : While strolling along our trails, have you noticed any unusual reindeer? Some residents report that these aren't the typical creatures we see around. Interestingly, these reindeer seem particularly fond of watching the children play on the playground. Could they be part of Santa’s team, keeping an eye out for good behavior? 🎄 Elves Beyond the Shelves: Rumor has it that the elves have also been seen beyond the confines of shelves. Keep an eye out for the subtle signs of their presence: reflected lights on the walls. Some say when you see a rainbow on the wall...

  Richland HOA Annual Meeting Oct 24th - UPDATE   The Richland HOA annual meeting was held the evening of October 24th.     We still need more votes to elect a board - see linked documents below for ballots.   Here is the video - it was also shared to the Richland HOA FB Page. YouTube Video:   Embedded Video: Here are all of the documents that were shared:  Slide Presentation (PDF Format) Ballot to Elect New Board Members (PDF Format) Ballot to Allow for Electronic Voting (PDF Format) (See this is really needed, because the current voting process really sucks!)  2024 Proposed Budget (PDF Format) As of 10/27/2024 - we still do not have enough votes to formally elect a new HOA Board (And goodness, do we ever need an new board!).  These documents were mailed to you, but if you lost it, or overlooked the envelop - please fill out the two ballot documents above and send them to:   Richland Homeowners Association, Inc. C/O Sh...

Richland HOA Annual Meeting Oct 24th Ah, the arrival of October—for this year, a time when our pool has officially closed for the season and when the veil between our reality and the supernatural realm grows thin, and our otherworldly neighbors get just a little bolder.  Did you hear the howls carried by the crisp autumn breeze just the other night for the full moon?   Amongst the clandestine gatherings of the spectral and the lycanthropic, there brews a momentous occasion of a more corporeal nature—the heralded Richland HOA Annual Meeting, slated for the eve of October 24th. Sign in will be begin around 6:30, which hopefully is late enough for our sun-shy neighbors to attend, with the meeting starting 7 pm.  Beware, the Annual Meeting is not for the faint of heart…we’ll delve into the mysteries of the annual budget (spoiler alert: the numbers have taken a flight skyward, much like our neighborhood bats at dusk), we’ll discuss the nuances of contract negotiations, voti...