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Join the
Hidenwood Recreation Association!
"Where Families come to Play"
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.
The founding members paid dues for several years before construction of the facility began. Over 50 years later, our pool is still thriving with second and third generation Tarpons (our pool mascot) spending their summer days full of activity at our pool. Families spend hours upon hours together in a neighborhood atmosphere that offers something for everyone.
Statistics
We have approximately 130 stockholders and 75 family members. This fluctuates yearly. Our recreation areas include two diving boards, large party deck, concession stand, pool decking, bathrooms, play area, and tennis courts.
Your
Membership Contacts: Beginning Summer
of 2011, we will have two Membership Directors
1) Membership Finances: Kim Hunt-
all info regarding the financial aspect of membership
Contact: 272-6435 or
kimberlyhunt@atlanticbay.com
Contact:
930-2848 or burkholders@cox.net
Membership Changes
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 Finances, Kim Hunt:
kimberlyhunt@atlanticbay.com
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 membership dues and add the $250 stock one-time
stock fee to become a Stockholder.
2. Become a Stockholder gradually over a 3
year period.
By paying the stock fee over
THREE CONSECUTIVE years, you
become a stockholder on your third consecutive year of payments.
At any point during those years, 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 7 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.
Until your membership fees are paid in full you may not attend the pool.
Please understand that a few families have taken unfair 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!
Want to know more about these payment options? Email our
Membership Director!
Membership Finances, Kim Hunt:
kimberlyhunt@atlanticbay.com
IMPORTANT NOTE:
No membership payment will be taken at the Front
Desk. NO EXCEPTIONS.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND will be our only
exception for 2011.
Again, we have had a very small group of people who have used this
convenience
to their own personal advantage. This hurts all of us as we are
all owners of the pool.
Membership application must be mailed to our Membership Director or
arrangements
made
DIRECTLY with her for payment.
Membership Finances, Kim Hunt:
kimberlyhunt@atlanticbay.com
MEMBERSHIP CARDS:
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.
If you have issues with your membership cards, please contact:
Membership Liaison: Jana Burkholder:
burkholders@cox.net
Children attending without an adult: If your child age 9-17 is coming to the pool without an adult, please make sure there is an emergency form on file for your child. This is for your child's safety should an emergency occur. Your child (age 9-17) may not be allowed in the pool without an adult in attendance if there is no emergency form on file for him or her. There will be extra copies available at the front desk if you need to fill one out for your child.
Emergency Contact form for children ages 9-17
Membership Levels
Paying stock fee over a 3 year period
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 STOCKHOL
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.
Family Membership ($375)
Membership Application
1) For family members 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.
STOCKHOLDERS
STOCKHOLDER Adult
Individual Membership ($175)
Membership Application
Must be 21 years old or older.
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
STOCKHOLDER Senior
Couple Membership ($175)
Membership Application
Couples must be 55 years old
or older and living in the same household
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
STOCKHOLDER FAMILY
MEMBERSHIP ($275)
Membership Application
For family members living in the
same household.
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 detai
Maintenance Fee
There is a $75 maintenance fee for all members (only BRAND
NEW TO THE POOL Stockholder members are exempt). When you pay your maintenance
fee and then volunteer your time (minimum of 5
hours) during clean-up days, for general operations or for fundraisers, you will
receive a $75 credit toward your 2012 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 $75 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 would
like to check on your documented volunteer hours, please contact
Membership Liaison Jana Burkholder:
burkholders@cox.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 pool & 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 fundraisers are offered per year and everyone is encouraged to participate in at least one. If you have a good idea for a fundraiser, let your
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 protected 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 with a full kitchen to
compliment an awesome snack bar. 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!