July 2023

Harvey Oaks Homeowners Association (HOHA) General Membership Meeting

Thursday, July13, 2023-7:30 p.m. 

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

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Corey Podwinski, President.

Officers, Committee members, and Area Representatives present at the meeting were: John Brehmer-Guidelines/Area 17, Ashley Doherty-Webmaster, Carol Feelhaver-Secretary/Social/Nominating/Welcome, Luke Hawkins-Vice President, Lacey Ruffino-Yard Sale, Denny Schaeppi-Advertising/Social, and Traci Selby-Area 25/Membership/Social.

Committee Reports:

Membership Report-Traci Selby gave the following report.  

• There were four new family memberships received during June.
• A campaign will be started to promote membership before the End of Summer Bash/Picnic (EOSB).

Nominating Report–The following report was given.  

• Volunteers to form a planning committee for the Winter Festivities on December 3 are needed. 
• A volunteer to be Citizens Patrol chairperson is needed.
• Patrollers are also needed.  
• A candidate for HOHA Vice President is needed.  
• A slate of candidates for HOHA officers will be presented at the September meeting and voted on at the October meeting.   

Parks Report–Tom Helm and Jim Grabenbaur weren’t present to give a report.

Newsletter Report–Warren Curry wasn’t present to give a report.

• The deadline for the August/September newsletter is July15.
• The deadline for the October/November newsletter if September 15.

Webpage/Social Media Report–Ashley Doherty-Legge gave the following report.

• Early registration for the EOSB will be on the webpage again this year.  Residents can register in advance.  
• Information on the EOSB will be going out during the next month via the webpage or social media.  

Advertising Report-Denny Schaeppi gave the following report.

• Denny is currently working on newsletter ad renewals. 

Guidelines Issues–John Brehmer stated there was no report.  

Citizens Patrol Report–the following report was given.

• A chairman for the Citizens Patrol is needed.  Anyone interested can contact Luke Hawkins. (lucashawkins@gmail.com)

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

• The Annual Fireworks Display was held on Saturday, June 24 at dusk in the North Park and was well attended.

• The Children’s Patriotic Parade was held on June 24, at 11:00 a.m.  There were 54 children that participated.  
• The 2024 Harvey Oaks Golf Classic will be Sunday, May 19, with an 8:00 a.m. shot gun start.  

End of Summer Bash/Picnic (EOSB) 

• Dawn Crimshaw will be the corporate sponsor of the EOSB.
• The event will be Saturday, August 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the North Park.
• All current HOHA family members will be given a $5.00 coupon to purchase food from the food trucks at the event.
• The City of Omaha (City) has advised HOHA that no inflatables/bounce houses can be set up in City Parks.  
• Food trucks can’t be parked on City park property.  
• Shirley Street from 151 to 152 will be closed for the safety of those attending the event.  Food trucks will be parked at this location.
• Tiny Town will be back for children 10 years of age or under.
• There will be activities for children 11 years of age or older.
• There will be live entertainment.
• Twelve tickets will be given to all children for games/activities at resignation.  
• A Silent Auction will be held from 5:00-8:30 p.m. and 20% of the revenue will be donated to Youth Emergency Services (YES).  YES is HOHA’s designated charity again this year.  
• There is already $3,000.00 in product donations for the Silence Auction.  
• The vendor list has been confirmed with 12 vendors participating.  
• In order for this event to be successful, and accommodate the City’s restrictions, more volunteers are necessary to monitor the children’s activities.  It is estimated 15 volunteers will be needed per hour to monitor the children’s activities.  If there aren’t enough volunteers many of the activities will have to close early for lack of supervision.  
• Volunteers can sign up by going to the webpage or can contact Carol Feelhaver (Feelhaver@centurylink.net).
• Postings for student volunteers have been placed at six Omaha area high and middle schools.
• Any middle or high school, CCD, or confirmation students needing community service hours can contact Carol Feelhaver at the address above.  
• There will be complimentary drinks at the event.  Anyone wanting an alcoholic beverage must provide proof of age.  This is an insurance requirement.  No alcoholic beverages can be brought into the park by residents.  
• All current 2023 HOHA members are admitted at no cost.  Residents that aren’t current HOHA members will be charged $14.00 per person to attend.  Guests of current HOHA members will be charged $7.00 per person to attend.  Grandchildren of current HOHA members will be able to attend at no charge.  
• The EOSB kicks off the 2024 HOHA Membership Drive.  HOHA dues are $50.00 per year.  HOHA membership goes for the calendar year, January 1-December 31.  
• Flyers will be delivered to all homes inviting them to the EOSB.
• New this year, set up for the EOSB will be Saturday, August 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Ball field Committee-Kevin Hughes wasn’t present to give a report.  

Treasurer’s Report–Trent Bradshaw submitted a written report.  

• Anyone interested in a copy of this report should contact Trent at trent_m_bradshaw@yahoo.com.
• A budget will be presented for 2024 at the August meeting.  

Old Business:

• There were three homes that changed hands in Harvey Oaks during June.  
• There was no information available on the proposed Kingley Apartments.  

New Business:

• HOHA is in desperate need of volunteers to fill vacancies.  Everyone was asked to help in the recruitment of these volunteers.
• Information on the date of the Neighborhood Fall Clean-Up Event is being researched.  

Announcements

Ashley & Corey Podwinski, and Donna & Drew Thompson were thanked for all their work on the Annual Fireworks Display.  Cones to block off the street were borrowed from Dan Fisher and Luke Hawkins.

Audry Childers was thanked for organizing the Children’s Patriotic Parade.

Cub Scout Pack #427 and other volunteers were thanked for their efforts cleaning up the park after the Annual Fireworks Display.

As there was no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.  The next regular meeting is Thursday, August 10, 2023, 7:30 p.m. at Sean O’Casey’s Pub, 2523 South 140 Avenue, in the back party room. 

2023 HOHA Meeting Schedule-Second Thursday of each month-7:30 p.m.

September 14, October 12, November 9.  There is no December meeting.

Respectively submitted,

Carol Feelhaver, Secretary