August 2022

Harvey Oaks Homeowners Association (HOHA) General Membership Meeting

Thursday, August 11, 2022-7:30 p.m. 

Sean O’Casey’s Pub-2523 South 140 Avenue-Omaha, NE 

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Corey Podwinski, President. 

Officers, Committee members, and Area Representatives present at the meeting were: John Brehmer-Guidelines/Area 17, Trent Bradshaw-Treasurer, Warren Curry-Newsletter/Area 9, Ashley Doherty-Webmaster, Carol Feelhaver-Secretary/Social/Nominating/Welcome, Tim Glover-Nominating, Tom Helm-Parks, Kevin Hughes-Baseball Field Reservations/Advertising, Luke Hawkins-Vice-President, Ashley Podwinski-Webpage content, Gates & Marie Salistean-Parks, Denny Schaeppi-Advertising/Social, Traci Selby-Membership/Social, and Donna Thompson-Area 27/Social.

Committee Reports:

Treasurer’s Report-Trent Bradshaw gave the following report.

• Trent reviewed the financial statements through July 31, 2022.
• Anyone interested in a copy of this report should contact Trent at trent_m_bradshaw@yahoo.com.
• Trent also reviewed the 2022/23 proposed budget.
• Anyone interested in a copy of the budget should contact Trent at trent_m_bradshaw@yahoo.com.

Membership Report-Traci Selby gave the following report.

• There are approximately 425 resident homes that have joined HOHA.
• Andrew Legge will be the new Area Representative in Area 4.  Starr Herrington has asked to be replaced.
• Zach Bridges will be the new Area Representative in Area 29.  Bipin Satyal has asked to be replaced.
• End of Summer Bash flyers were delivered to residents by Area Representatives.  Last year a post card was mailed inviting everyone to the event.  
• Traci has ordered a sign stating the following.
• This event is coordinated by a group of volunteers within the Harvey Oaks Homeowners Association.  Please understand, many planning hours were dedicated to provide the best possible experience for today’s event.

If you would like to volunteer in the future, please visit harveyoaks.com or scan this code.  

The cost of the sign was $60.00, and it can be used at different events.  

• For the 2023 Membership Drive, it was suggested a gift card be given to the Area Representative that has the largest percentage of members in their respective Areas.  More information on this event will be coming.  

Nominating Report–Tim Glover stated there was no report.  

Parks Report–Tom Helm gave the following report.

• Plans for the renovation of the 144 and Harvey Oaks Avenue Island are underway.  The profit from the recent Harvey Oaks Golf Classic will fund this project.  

Newsletter Report-Warren Curry gave the following report.

• Warren thanked everyone for their help and cooperation getting the recent (August/September) issue of the newsletter completed. 
• The deadline for October/November issue of the newsletter is September 15.

Webpage Report–Ashley Doherty gave the following report.

• There are approximately 250 individuals that have used the advance registration for the End of Summer Bash.  

Advertising Report-Denny Schaeppi gave the following report.

• The newsletter has made its 2021/22 budget figure and continues to accept more ads.  

Guidelines Issues-John Brehmer stated there was no report.  

Citizens Patrol Report–There was no one present to give a report. 

• Volunteers are needed to be patrollers.  Anyone interested can contact Joni Ternes.
• There will be a recruitment table for new volunteers at the bash/picnic.  

Social Committee Report-The following report(s) were given.

• The End of Summer Bash/Picnic will be Saturday, August 13, 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the North Park.
• Food trucks will be at the event from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
• New this year, there is a Bash corporate sponsor.  Mike and Natastia Tesnar are the sponsors.  
• Volunteers are needed for the event.  If there are enough volunteers there will be bounce houses and other activities for the children of all ages. 

• Beverages will be free.  This includes beer, water, and pop.
• There will be a Silent Auction with items donated from local businesses.  Youth Emergency Services (YES) is the designated HOHA charity and will receive 20% of the revenue from the Silent Auction.  
• Denny Schaeppi has 14 vendors and approximately $5,000.00 in item value for the Silent Auction.  
• Five teams have signed up for the Cornhole Tournament.  These funds will go directly to YES the designated charity.  
• All current (2022) HOHA members are admitted at no charge to the event. Guests of current HOHA members (members must be present) will be charged $7.00 per person to attend.  All non-joining residents of Harvey Oaks will be charged $14.00 per person to attend the event, and grandchildren of current HOHA members are admitted at no charge.   
• The 2023 HOHA Membership Drive will be kicked off at the End of Summer Bash.
• Individuals must provide ID if they would like alcoholic beverages.  
• Shirley Street, from 151 to 152, will be closed from 5:00-9:00 p.m. because of the event.   
• No alcoholic beverages can be brought into the park by individuals attending the event.   
• A $5.00 food voucher/coupon will be given to all current HOHA members and each of their children at registration.  This voucher/coupon can be used to purchase food from the food trucks.

Ball field Committee-Kevin Hughes gave the following report.

• The ball field is looking great.  
• The fall sign-up for a practice times is on a first come basis.

Old Business:

There was none presented.

New Business:

• The Harvey Oaks Golf Classic will be held again next year.  The planning for this event will start in January of 2023.  If you are interested in serving on the committee contact Trent Bradshaw.  Trent_m_bradshaw@yahoo.com.   

Announcements:

• Residents are encouraged to sign up and volunteer for the End of Summer Bash/Picnic on August 13.  A Sign Up Genius is located on the HOHA website.  
• The 2022/23 budget will be voted upon and approved at the September 8, 2022 meeting.   
• Another reminder of the End of Summer Bash will be sent out via social media.  
• Starr Herrington and Bipin Salyal were thanked for their years of service to HOHA as Area Representatives.
• The 2022 Holiday Parade will December 4, 2:00 p.m.  
• Mike and Natastia Tesnar were thanked for being corporate sponsors of the End of Summer Bash.  

As there was no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.  The next regular meeting is Thursday, September 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m. at Sean O’Casey’s Pub, 2523 South 140 Avenue, in the back party room. 

2022 Meeting Schedule-Second Thursday of each month-7:30 p.m.

October 13, November 10.  There is no December meeting.  

Respectively submitted,

Carol Feelhaver, HOHA Secretary