Thank you EVERYONE who participated and/or went around the neighborhood to view the lights. It was a great turnout and the weather actually held up for the event. In all we had 85 votes for 21 different houses! Next year we plan to make it even better! As it gets closer we will probably look to create a committee to help planning and make it even better for everyone.
First Place - 303 Trefoil Second Place - 900 Phlox Third Place - 501 Trefoil Honorable Mention - 414 Gentian Honorable Mention - 208 Goldenrod Honorable Mention - 603 Indigo Street with the most votes - Trefoil - 31 votes We also have trophies and ribbons for the top three houses and ribbons for the honorable mentions. Please feel free to display those proudly somewhere on your house. Also, the board drew one of the houses that received votes for a 20" Leg Lamp Award. And the winner is 900 Phlox! We raised $59 and some change for the Crisis Nursery and also 2 bags of food and toy donations! If you have any ideas for the 2016 competition, please email the Board of Directors! It's getting close to that time of the year and we're excited for the 1st Annual Holiday Light Contest on Prairie Fields! We're inviting anyone interested in participating to have their lights and decorations on display on December 13th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Some of your neighbors will be hosting voting polls and offering treats and warm drinks (view the map by clicking here). We will also be accepting donations for the Crisis Nursery at each of those locations. And what's a contest without some sort of prize to go with those bragging rights? There will be a trophy for the winner and one or two "major awards" for the runners up. This year, the Prairie Fields HOA will begin paying for snow removal along Church Street and Prairie Rose south of the school (see map, below). This service will undoubtedly enhance the safety and accessibility for our residents and reduce the risk of liability from safety hazards as a result of winter weather. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Board of Directors. Please remember that residents are responsible for cleaning snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent (i.e., in front of, on the side of, in back of) to their properties. Tonight's HOA Board meeting has been moved to 502 E Tomaras. Everyone is welcome
If you are interested in running for a seat on the PF HOA Board of Directors, you can download a application form here.
The day to day operations of the PF HOA are run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, along with help from many other committee volunteers. The Board establishes the annual dues assessment and is responsible for using the money assessed to maintain and improve HOA property and offer programs which are of value to Prairie Fields residents, thereby increasing the value of the neighborhood. If you have 1-2 hours a month to donate to the neighborhood, you are encouraged to run one of the 3 upcoming vacancies on the Board for a term which begins January 1, 2016 and runs through December 31, 2018. Applications must be submitted by October 15. This year, voting will be conducted electronically. You can opt for paper ballots by dropping a note in the HOA dropbox. Homeowners must be a member in good standing to vote in the election, and not owe the association more than $10. You can access the past due list by clicking here. For more information, please email board@prairiefieldshoa.com Carrie Busey would love to have you as a volunteer in the classroom or as help with things like copying, laminating, creating packets and bulletin boards, etc. Our school day is from 8:10-2:05 and any time you could give would be helpful. Please contact Paula Partin, at partinpa@champaignschools.org, for more information. Following are just some of the times teachers are asking for volunteers:
Kindergarten: mornings before 12:05 and afternoons beginning at 12:45. First grade: mornings before 11:05 and afternoons beginning at 11:35 Both classes are also asking for help with making copies, workbooks and materials for children and laminating. Paula will train you in anything you will be helping with. CU One to One Mentoring matches a caring and responsible adult with a student in 3rd to 5th grade in need of an adult in their lives. Matches only meet once per week, for 35 minutes, when school is in session. I am mentor and I love it! Training is coming up for new mentors on Sept. 16. or Oct. 1 or Oct. 13 (choose just one date to attend). The training is fun and only lasts about 1:40. Email Paula or call Carrie Busey for more information - 351-3811. Join your neighbors for the Children's Independence Day Parade on July 4th! The Parade will start at 9am at Prairie Fields Park. The parade will also feature trucks from the Savoy Fire Department! Don't forget to decorate your bikes, wagons, strollers and pets! This year's sale will be Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7 from 8-2 and all three dates will be advertised. However, you can sell on the days you choose.
50+ homes are participating! Download the flyer here! The June meeting has been moved to June 1 to accommodate board members who are traveling later this month. As always, all homeowners are welcome to attend.
The board typically meets the second Monday of every month at 8pm at Carrie Busey. The Prairie Fields Homeowner Association (PFHOA) is taking sealed bids by State of Illinois licensed firms for the repair and reconstruction of a section of sidewalk and storm drain to reduce water flow and the obstruction of drainage system.
Bids must be received by 5:00 pm 5/8/15. Notifications will be made to the successful bidder no later than 5/12/15. Click these links to download the invitation for sealed bid and site plan. |
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