State of the Association (Part 1)

Jul 09, 1998

The State of the Association
by Ralph Humbert

The Association has embarked on an ambitious community spirit campaign for 1998/1999. Entitled ?“A Community Renewed?”, this project incorporates a number of elements and innovations, many of which are unique in the annals of the association. Foremost of these elements that have contributed so remarkably to a resurgence of spirit within our community has been the re-establishment of the monthly newsletter and the assigning of each board member as the District Representative for a specific area of the community. These two innovations have significantly and positively impacted the communications between the board, committees and manager with the general membership in a way that has not been done in the history of the Aspens.
Since the newsletter is widely distributed to every resident, whether homeowner or renter, as well as to all non-resident homeowners, service providers, sister associations and our city and state legislators and administrators, the association has been the recipient of unparalleled access to funding programs, educational and information resources
By assigning each board member with the responsibility for a specific area or district, each resident of the community has several avenues of contact and communication to resolve problems or to make their views known.
During the past year, the association has sponsored two hugely successful ?“Pool Parties?”, a Christmas/Hanukkah ?“Old Time Caroling?” party, an Easter Egg Hunt in the park, participation by residents and their ?“four footed companions?” in the annual ?“Furry Scurry?” charitable event for the Denver Dumb Friends League and a community-wide ?“garage sale?”. Our active and dedicated
?“Community Involvement Committee has planned a Block Party, Arts & Crafts Show, a ?“Safe Halloween Trick or Treat?” event, a Christmas Lighting and Decoration competition and the second annual ?“Caroling?” party.