UHNA Board Meeting
September 12, 2022
In attendance: Emily, Laura, Lisa, Hugh, David M., Donna
Agenda:
Movie Night Wrap-Up -
Thank you cards
Each person that got a sponsorship w/write a card and include the Donation Receipt to the Sponsor
Starbucks Gift Cards to Helpers
Ellen
Stephanie?
Summer 2023 Food Truck Nights: Select nights for application process
Discussion re Hand to Mouth scheduling our Food Truck Events or do we continue doing it ourselves
What night?
Wednesday vs Thursday vs Friday?
Council People Running
Tony Pigford
Diana Campbell Romero
Paul Rosenthal?
Santa @ the Wellshire - Sponsors, initial plan
How much do we need to raise for a successful event?
Amy Randolph (realtor) - Interested in being a sponsor for Santa @ the Wellshire
2023 UHNA Board -
2023 Areas of Focus
Dave - Same position. Food truck help, willing to help wherever
Donna - Subgroups so neighbors know neighbors
Emily - Stepping down from the Presidency. Willing to stay on the board. Look at Bylaws and get them done.
Hugh - Communications (graphics), surveys, etc.
Laura - Treasurer. Food Trucks and Movie Night,
Lisa - Secretary. Food Trucks & Movie Night (big picture), Egg Hunt, etc.
Homework before Oct 10th Board Meeting = review new bylaws
Bulleted list of what each of us does in our current roles
October Community Meeting - Board Positions Open and Current Positions -
President - Donna?
Vice President - Emily?
Treasurer - Someone new?
FUNdraising Position -
Community Event Position - Laura (if we get a new treasurer)
Time & Date for Happy Hour Meet & Greet for Potential Candidates
Lisa recommended doing the Meet & Greet at either Esters (sponsor) or Zane’s Italian Bistro (possible sponsor)
Neighborhood Highlights
Mosquitoes
Eisenhower Park Picnic Shelter Survey
Denver Parks & Recreation has identified the Eisenhower Park Picnic Shelter for improvements. Improvements could include either refurbishment / renovation of the existing shelter or full replacement with a new shelter. Learn more: https://denvergov.org/parkprojects. Complete survey by September 16, 2022: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BX9PSBR
ADU Survey
Complete the survey here by Sept 16.
Camper/trailer/boat parking update
New U-Hills North Park
There is a public meeting and a survey open about the new park in U-Hills North. The survey for the new park (at Iliff & Bellaire) is. open now through October 15! Take the survey now, share it with your neighbors, and don’t forget to register for the public meeting on Thursday, September 15 (information below). Learn more on our website. SURVEY LINK: www.surveymonkey.com/r/UHillsSurvey
Near Southeast Planning & Surveys
This planning effort includes the U-Hills North neighborhood, among other SE Denver neighborhoods (Goldsmith, Washington Virginia Vale, Virginia Village, and Indian Creek). Surveys on each of the major plan topics are now available for you to share feedback on. Recommendations will serve as the foundation for the Near Southeast Area Plan so make sure your voice is heard as part of this process!
City Council Dist 4 Town Hall Meeting: Tues, Oct 25 @ TJ
Heatwave Help
People can get up to $300 to help pay for their Xcel bill (or for repairs to their HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems through the Summer Energy Assistance program. Denver County residents who meet certain income limits can get up to $300. Applications are open now through September 30. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/SummerEnergyAssistance2022.
Free Youth Therapy Sessions
The I Matter program provides up to six (6) free therapy sessions for any Colorado youth and reimburses participating providers, who are licensed therapists in Colorado. Learn more about the program at: IMatterColorado.org
