History
In 1958 Hidenwood Pool was created by an endowment from the Hiden Family in conjunction with the development of the Hidenwood neighborhood. The property is to be used for recreation purposes.

Statistics
We have approximately 120 stockholders and 75 summer members. Our recreation areas include two diving boards, large party deck, concession stand, pool decking, bathrooms, play area, and tennis courts.

Membership Changes for 2010
      Stockholder Memberships can be paid over a 3 year period ($100 additional per year) or  paid at the time of registration.  

        SUMMER MEMBERS (now called Family Members) who have been a Summer/Family Member for three consecutive
        years will automatically be rolled over into STOCKHOLDER MEMBERSHIPS.  The additional $100 each Summer
        Member/Family Member has paid each year will automatically be applied to their $250 stock fee.

        What does this mean for you?  

                     If you are a Stockholder, your membership does not change.

                     If you have been a Summer Member/Family Member for 3+ CONSECUTIVE years, you are now a Stockholder!!
                         Stockholders are voting members and can hold a Board of Director's position.  Stockholders
                         also pay $100 less per year for dues!

                     If you have been a Summer Member/Family Member for 1 or 2 consecutive years, you may
                         choose to pay (yearly) an additional $100 until you become a Stockholder OR  you may pay
                         the remaining stock fee required to become a Stockholder.  You can check your status with
                         Membership Director, Kim Phillips:  kbphillips@verizon.net

        NEW MEMBERS:  You can choose the way you wish to pay for your membership
                          1.  Become a Stockholder -Adult Individual, Senior Couple or Family Member
                                 and pay the dues and add the $250 stock fee for one year to
                                  become a Stockholder. 

                         2.  Become a Family Member, Senior Couple Member, Adult Individual Member
                                   by paying $100 over the stockholder dues (total of $375 yearly) for
                                   THREE CONSECUTIVE years.  During the course of the time it takes to become a
                                   stockholder, you may pay the additional amount required for the stock fee and
                                   become a Stockholder right away.

NO DUES INCREASE! 

                      You read right!  With everything increasing in price, your Board of Directors has decided to remain
                      at the same price we have been for the past 5 years!

                       Please help us keep costs down by volunteering and helping us build our membership.
                      We all need to pull together and help out or dues will have to increase next season.

                       IMPORTANT NOTE:  Memberships must be paid in full before you can attend the pool. 
                       There will no longer be a grace period or exceptions.  Please understand that a few
                       families have taken advantage of this situation and we cannot allow it to continue. 
                       We will be sending statements to each member offering payment plans through opening day. 
                       Please take advantage of these payment options! 

                       No membership payment will be taken at the Front Desk, all memberships must be mailed
                       to our Membership Director or arrangements made with her for payment.
                       Membership Director, Kim Phillips:  kbphillips@verizon.net

MEMBERSHIP CARDS: 
                       Beginning in 2010 you will have a membership card in order to enter the pool. 
                      One membership card will be issued for each family  member living in
                      your residence over the age of 9.  Please remember that family members
                      listed on the application MUST reside at the listed address of the applicant. 
                      Children cannot be over the age of 24.  Replacement cards will be made for $5 each.

Adult Individual Membership ($275)
Membership Application
                    1) Must be 21 years old or older.
                    2) Unlimited use of the tennis courts and grounds during the open pool season
                    3) Membership does not cover children.
                    4) In town guests are $5.00 per day.  See HRA Rules for more details.
                 Three consecutive years at this level and you automatically become a STOCKHOLDER.

STOCKHOLDER Adult Individual Membership ($175)  
Membership Application
                    1) unlimited use of the tennis courts and grounds year round,
                    2) annual dues that are always at least $90 less than summer members,
                    3) voting rights at the annual stockholders’ meeting,
                    4) running for/holding board of directors’ positions, and
                    5) no fee to use the deck for parties.
                    6) In town guests are $5.00 per day.  See HRA Rules for more detail

Senior COUPLE Membership  ($275) 
Membership Application
                    1) Couples must be 55 years old or older and living in the same household
                    2) Unlimited use of the tennis courts and grounds during the open pool season
                    3) Membership does not cover children or grandchildren.
                    4) In town guests are $5.00 per day.  See HRA Rules for more details.
                 Three consecutive years at this level and you automatically become a STOCKHOLDER.

STOCKHOLDER Senior Couple Membership ($175)  
Membership Application
                    1) unlimited use of the tennis courts and grounds year round,
                    2) annual dues that are always at least $90 less than summer members,
                    3) voting rights at the annual stockholders’ meeting,
                    4) running for/holding board of directors’ positions, and
                    5) no fee to use the deck for parties.
                    6) In town guests are $5.00 per day.  See HRA Rules for more detail

                   
Family Membership ($375) 
Membership Application   
                    1) Made for families living in the same household.
                    2) Unlimited use of the tennis courts and grounds during the open pool season
                    3) In town guests are $5.00 per day.  See HRA Rules for more details.      
                  Three consecutive years at this level and you automatically become a STOCKHOLDER.             

STOCKHOLDER FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($275)  
Membership Application
                    1) unlimited use of the tennis courts and grounds year round,
                    2) annual dues that are always at least $90 less than summer members,
                    3) voting rights at the annual stockholders’ meeting,
                    4) running for/holding board of directors’ positions, and
                    5) no fee to use the deck for parties.
                    6) In town guests are $5.00 per day.  See HRA Rules for more detail

Maintenance Fee
There is a $50 maintenance fee for all members (only BRAND NEW TO THE POOL Stockholder Memberships are exempt). When you pay your maintenance fee and then volunteer your time (2010 is a minimum of 5 hours) during clean-up days, for general operations or for fundraisers, you will receive a $50 credit toward your 2011 fees. Many members choose to sign up for their hours and they do not have to pay the maintenance fee as long as the hours are contributed.  We are a VOLUNTEER organization and we your need help to make this place run smoothly.  If you prefer NOT to volunteer, you can pay the $50 maintenance fee yearly and not worry about volunteering!  The money we collect for maintenance will be used to hire people to get some of the work done (lawnmowing, landscaping, etc.)

 If you paid this $50 fee in 2009 and volunteered 5 documented hours, you do NOT have to pay the $50 again, however you will need to volunteer a minimum of 5 hours for summer of 2010 to maintain the credit for 2011.  If you would like to check on your documented volunteer hours, please contact Membership Director Kim Phillips:  kbphillips@verizon.net

Membership Responsibilities
All members and stockholders are expected to participate on work days held throughout the pool season and year. As stockholders, you are part owner of the land and will also be responsible for it's upkeep. This can be a fun way to get to know more HRA members!  All cleaning, landscaping, building, painting and other maintenance issues are completed by pool members as volunteers. There are no paid positions. All families are expected to work a minimum of 5 hours per season.

Fundraisers are also held to raise the money necessary to keep from raising dues. Several are offered per year and everyone is encouraged to participate in at least one.  If you have a good idea for a fundraiser, let the Board know.

Cell Tower Income
Many people ask us "What about the Cell Tower income?  Aren't you guys awash in money?" WE WISH!! Virtually all the money from the Cell Tower (minus the amount required to maintain operating costs) is going DIRECTLY to our CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.  Our pool is over 50 years old and the maintenance on a pool that old is expensive and frequent.  We are saving that income in a protected fund for a new pool!  The new pool will be 25 METERS long (not 25 yards as ours currently is) and we hope to have a modest clubhouse.  It will take a few years for us to get the funding to initiate this improvement process.  If you would like to donate to our CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND contact your Board!