{"id":1,"date":"2024-01-10T13:03:05","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T13:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hoawoodridge.org.php8-43.lan3-1.websitetestlink.com\/blog\/?p=1"},"modified":"2024-02-07T19:21:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T19:21:19","slug":"volunteer-in-your-woodridge-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoawoodridge.org\/blog\/volunteer-in-your-woodridge-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways You Can Volunteer in Your Woodridge Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div id=\"pdf_asset_id_1212047662_page_2\" class=\"pdf-preview-page-wrapper with-margin\">\r\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page\" data-page-number=\"1\">\r\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Homeowners, and residents play a vital role in helping to maintain a friendly, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">informed, and prepared community. Your involvement can be as small as serving on a <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">committee with our HOA to as large as holding an Officer role in the association. <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Every effort to stay involved and engaged goes a long way.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">As individual homeowners we can be proud of our community of homes when <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">everyone strives to maintain their property, home, and landscape. After all, we want to <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">attract new homeowners who share the same interest we have in keeping our <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">community a beautiful and sought after community. We all share a common interest <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in preserving the resale values of our properties. Below are some ways you can get <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">involved in Woodridge:<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div data-main-rotation=\"0\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Attend Annual Meetings and Special Meetings<\/span><\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Annual meetings are held in January of each year. Notices of the Annual HOA <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Meetings are published at least 30 days in advance. This allows homeowners to <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">attend in person and have a voice. During this meeting you will have an <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">opportunity to meet the current Board of Directors who have volunteered to <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">serve your interests. In this meeting, you will be provided updates on planned <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">community events. You will hear about processes regarding <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">additions\/structures, mailbox repairs and maintenance, annual dues, etc. <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Additionally, you will be provided a snapshot of what\u2019s happening behind the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">scenes in your community. The BOA will provide insight into how your dues <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">are being allocated towards the maintenance or betterment of your community.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div data-main-rotation=\"0\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Participate in Board Elections and Special Elections<\/span><\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">By voting for board members at the annual meeting, or voting on issues at <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">special meetings, you exercise your right as a homeowner to weigh in on <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">matters such as major improvements or maintenance.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div data-main-rotation=\"0\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">HOA Board Volunteer<\/span><\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The board of directors is a group of elected volunteers (current residents of the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">community). They volunteer their time and skills to make decisions on behalf <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of the community-at-large with skilled management professionals. Board <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">members bring an array of experience in business and community. You may <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">reach out to current board members to express interest in volunteering. <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Our Woodridge HOA website also has a Volunteer <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Service Form you may complete and submit expressing your interest.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"pdf_asset_id_1212047662_page_3\" class=\"pdf-preview-page-wrapper with-margin\">\r\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page\" data-page-number=\"2\">\r\n<div data-main-rotation=\"0\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><strong><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Join a Committee<\/span><\/strong><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Residents who volunteer their time make up the backbone of a thriving <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">residential community. There are many reasons and benefits for creating a <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">committee within your HOA, whether it\u2019s for the social benefit or the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">community\u2019s well-being. Below are a few ideas:<\/span><\/div>\r\n<div data-main-rotation=\"0\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Grounds and Landscaping<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Safety, Security, Lighting<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Structures and Additions Guidelines<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"react-pdf__Page__textContent textLayer\" data-main-rotation=\"0\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Social Events<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homeowners, and residents play a vital role in helping to maintain a friendly, informed, and prepared community. Your involvement can be as small as serving on a committee with our HOA to as large as holding an Officer role in the association. 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