LEADERSHIP
ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING
Saturday, May 28 • 3pm Clubroom at the Canyon Clubhouse and via live stream.
and are far enough away from homes to mitigate noise disruption.
The meeting includes a report by the Association President on 2022 operations, a financial recap of 2021 results and 2022 year-to-date by the Association Treasurer, a real estate review by Legacy Real Estate Group, and a report by the Foundation President along with a Q&A opportunity at the end of the meeting. As mentioned in previous newsletters a number of projects were approved as part of the 2022 Capital Budget. These projects were discussed at length at the recent Board meeting. Due to the number of projects that have been approved and the timing of the projects all potentially beginning construction this fall/winter it was recommended that a General Contractor be selected to assist in the construction oversight process. We are eager to begin these facility enhancements and provide refreshed, improved and expanded amenities to the members. The final topic of discussion at the board meeting was the upcoming member vote for the replat of the sales office tract and the required CC&R amendment. As a quick reminder for our long-time members and for any of our newer members, the Director of Recreation and the Director of Racquet Sports first looked into adding Pickleball courts to the community in 2013. Each year as Pickleball continued to grow in popularity, we included the court project into our annual capital budget as well as the Five Year budget projection. We attempted to find the best approach to see how we could add courts to the community. Several locations have been discussed over the past 9 years including: (1) the Drew Annan Sports Park on Len Huck (where the volleyball court is currently positioned), (2) the area where the existing Dog Park is located off Andrew Douglass, (3) adjacent to the existing Tennis Courts 3 & 4 near Canyon Hole #7 green, (4) adjacent to the Canyon Maintenance Shop off Griffiths Spring, and (5) the Sales Office tract. These are the only locations within the community that could support the space requirements
In 2021 the Association hired The WLB Group to perform a site selection feasiblity study based on a series of criteria to determine the best location. Based on the analysis and recommendations in the report the Board unanimously decided to pursue the option of locating a dedicated pickleball facility at the current Sales Office location. The biggest challenge to turn this option into reality is the change to the current tract declaration which requires two- thirds approval by the entire membership. This past Monday, the board approved the new tract declaration wording for the plat and established a vote timeline of May 1 – June 1. Over the next 30 days,watch for emails providing additional information on the importance of casting your ballot and answering questions we have received regarding the necessity of the amendment to permit adding this highly desirable outdoor recreation amenity to our community. We are now only 28 days away from Opening Day and based on early indications we are expecting another busy summer. Our Easter Brunch on April 17 received a record 170+ reservations within the first 24 hours. Registration for many of our big summer events opens throughout the month of April. We anticipate the most popular events to sell out quickly so please be sure to watch for the official registration openings. Registration for Swingfest and the Couples Invitational begins today, April 1 and can be made through ForeTees or by calling the Golf Shop. Registration for dining special events such as monthly Wine Dinners, Holiday BBQ’s and The Taste of Forest Highlands generally open 30 days prior to the event and are made on the member website Event Calendar. Mark your calendar now to register for the Wine Dinner on May 19 (opens April 19) and the Taste of FH on June 11 (opens April 29).
I look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Patricia Ashbrook General Manager/COO
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