GRIT Issues

December 2017

In October and November, nine volunteers joined the Board of Directors of the SHHA, alleviating a crucial staffing shortage. These new members bring a variety of experiences and innovative ideas, intending to better serve the SHHA's members. The association disseminated information on how to limit u...

November 2017

Joe Pappe, President of the GRIT Association, raised concerns about the future of the organization due to insufficient volunteers, potentially leading to dissolution, but recent volunteers and proposed structural changes to the Board and Committee have led to increased optimism. An annual meeting in...

October 2017

President Joe Pappe of the Association has reported concerns about a dearth of volunteers willing to serve on the Board of Directors, an issue threatening the Association's continuation into 2019; this could result in the loss of services, committees, and the potential drop in property values due to...

September 2017

The President of an association, with over 1,700 members, seeks support and additional volunteers to combat apathy and sustain the much desired Albuquerque community. The findings of a time survey demonstrate reasonable time commitments for Officer roles, underscored by the necessity of volunteers f...

August 2017

Outgoing SHHA President, Joe Pappe warns of the association's instability due to a decreasing number of board members, with efforts to recruit new volunteers yielding no results. He emphasizes the importance of the association, which serves to preserve property value in Sandia Heights through variou...

July 2017

The SHHA and Sandia Heights Security (SHS) are actively concerned about maintaining dark skies, as stipulated in the Sandia Heights Unit Covenants, to reduce light pollution caused by outdoor lighting. The community is urged to consider the following: Follow regulations on minimizing light pollution...

June 2017

Vice President Emily Rudin of SHHA, a community improvement organization, seeks volunteers for Communications and Publications Committee, responsible for the monthly newsletter "The GRIT," and Covenant Support Committee that ensures Deed Restrictions compliance. Hugh Prather, Unit 23 resident and bo...

May 2017

Captain Joshua Kingsbury invites SHHA residents to a "Meet and Greet" on Thursday, May 4, to discuss current safety activities and future plans, at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Attendees are asked to observe standard etiquette. VP Emily Rudin encourages homeowners to maintain property appeal and...

April 2017

Vice President Emily Rudin of the SHHA thanked members for attending the Annual Meeting on February 4 and encouraged their involvement in community matters including local ordinances, safety, and new constructions. Secretary Bob Bower stated past meeting information would be available on the SHHA we...

March 2017

The Sandia Homeowners Association (SHHA) held their annual meeting on February 4th, during which President Joe Pappe thanked the attendees and recognized outgoing board members Michael Pierce and George Connor. Key report highlights included: The need for additional volunteers, primarily for the Cov...

February 2017

In 2017, the Sandia Homeowners Association elected new officers Joe Pappe as President, Emily Rudin as Vice President, Bob Bower as Secretary, and Woody Farber as Treasurer. The annual meeting was held on February 4th, where team presentations were made, and a town hall meeting was conducted. The re...

January 2017

The document provides a detailed account of the officers and board members' activities in an organization for the operational year of 2017 2018, along with the conduct procedures for both the Annual Meeting and Town Hall Meeting. It also includes useful winter tips for dealing with snow and ice, rev...