Glen Meadows HOA Is Now Glen Meadows NA
Going forward, the name of the association that represents
Glen Meadows is the “Glen Meadows Neighborhood
Association” (GMNA). Following is an excerpt from the
City of Plano’s website that explains the definition
of a Neighborhood Association. This is most reflective of
what we do and represent.
What is a Neighborhood Association?
A neighborhood association is a voluntary association of
homeowners...who work together to improve and maintain the
quality of life in their neighborhood.
• Membership is open to all residents, participation
is optional, dues are voluntary.
• The association determines its boundaries.
• There is no legal authority to enact or enforce
maintenance or design requirements beyond those established
by city ordinance.
• To ensure a visibly democratic process, the
organization has bylaws that provide for at least one
general membership meeting each year and require the annual
election of officers.
• Association position statements are reached through
consensus.
Membership
Although membership in the GMNA is voluntary membership
dues are imperative to keep our neighborhood maintained
properly (80% of funds go solely to the maintenance of our
entrances). We trust Glen Meadows residents understand and
appreciate this and will actively participate.
Goals
The Goals of the Glen Meadows Neighborhood Association are
simple:
• Be the central point of contact between the
neighbors of Glen Meadows and the City of Plano to ensure
we are contacted about concerns such as crime bulletins,
compliance issues and any other relevant information
affecting our neighborhood, and share these communications
to neighbors in a timely manner.
• Maintain beautiful, vibrant and healthy neighborhood
entrances.
• Solicit membership, dues and volunteer
participation.
• Support and advertise neighborhood events and
encourage community spirit.
Communication
Each February, the GMNA hosts its annual meeting and all
neighbors are invited to attend. These meetings are posted
beforehand at each neighborhood entrance, on our website
(www.glen-meadows.com) and in our
quarterly newsletter. At these meetings, the prior
year’s budget and the proposed budget are
distributed and reviewed; accomplishments are shared;
officers are nominated, votes are cast and elections
are made; proposed new projects are presented; and
then the floor is turned over to the neighbors in
attendance.
GMNA contact information is on our website and in our
quarterly newsletter, The Meadowlark, which is delivered to
your door. Our next endeavor is to maintain GMNA member
e-mail addresses to forward information and notifications -
most importantly crime watch bulletins - to be sent as a
“bcc” to respect your privacy.
Glen Meadows is a well-respected and highly desired
neighborhood in which to live. We strive to maintain these
standards on everyone’s behalf. Please contact any
member of your Glen Meadows Neighborhood Association board
with questions or concerns.
Melissa Newman
President, Glen Meadows Neighborhood Association
