Here are some of the things that Broadmoor volunteers did in the past year for the good of the neighborhood:
-Had a new roof installed on the clubhouse, and had water leaks around the chimney fixed.
-Held three successful Neighborhood Watch Block Parties where crime watch information was shared and networking was encouraged.
-Had another enjoyable and safe summer at the pool under the leadership of Pat and Calvin Mitchell. The fun included swim meets and potlucks. The Mitchells worked hard to kept the pool equipment running smoothly. Lots of people volunteered on pool work days and to run the concession stand. Dozens of families enjoyed this great asset.
-Distributed over 30 Welcome New Neighbor Packets.
-Continued to manage the neighborhood's finances responsibly.
-Hired a professional security company to monitor the park during the peak time of the year for outdoor activities.
-Purchased a new playground-grade basketball rim for park.
-Had a lawn service keep the park in great shape.
-Improved the look and usefulness of the main Broadmoor Web site, www.broadmoorlr.com.
-Used the Broadmoor Neighborhood News Web site, www.broadmoorlr.blogspot.com, to distribute timely information.
-Had vegitation on the dam cleared in the spring.
-Started using Twitter and Facebook to share neighborhood information and to let people know what a great place to live Broadmoor is.
-Improved the clubhouse rental rules to enhance enjoyment.
-Obtained a city grant for playground improvements.
-Installed new playground equipment in the fenced little kids play area. Put new mulch down and topped the fence with protective plastic covers.
-Conducted a long-term planning session to set goals for the year.
-Awarded a Yard of the Week designation to a different Broadmoor home every week spring through fall.
-Worked with the Fair Park Residents Association to establish the University District Police Officer of the Year program.
-Had Broadmoor Lake stocked with 1,125 2" Largemouth Bass and 1,600 3" Bluegill Bream by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
-Replaced old fencing at ends of dam. New fence is more secure and makes it difficult to get into backyards of houses near ends of dam. The south end is now vehicle accessible.
-Encouraged the Little Rock City Board of Directors to pass an ordinance regulating parking cars on lawns.
-Distributed several paper newsletters and postcards with news, upcoming events, and other helpful information.
-Purchased and had professionally planted 4 high-quality trees in Broadmoor Park.
-Improved communication with the Little Rock Police Department to share information.
-Continued to improve the neighborhood watch, deterring crime and resulting in arrests because alert and observant neighbors called police.
-Repaired extensive termite damage to the historic clubhouse and installed supports to ensure that the roof does not sag.
-Repaired the rock work in the waterway leading to the lake. This included replacing the footing on the footbridge close to the lake to.
-Solicited bids and hired a lawn contractor to maintain the park and dam.
-The Public Relations Committee met and planned more efforts to improve communication among residents and to let people know how great our area is.
-Planned an upcoming neighborhood tour to take place in May 2010 when the Neighborhoods USA conference comes to Little Rock.
-Made positive contact with several landlords to help them with issues such as ice storm damage and other problems.
-Held a very successful Christmas decoration contest.
-Continued to work with the UALR University District, attending meetings, making suggestions, and generally working with the UALR staff on issues important to residents of the University District.
-Met with UALR criminal justice faculty on potential projects.
-Two board members served on the University District Development Corporation (UDDC) board, meeting monthly to improve area housing.
-Worked to make Broadmoor residents aware of a UDDC-led grant program for home improvements. We sent postcards to every Broadmoor home alerting them to the program. Several Broadmoor residents have met with UDDC staff to apply for assistance, such as the installation of new roofs.
-Improved our "landlord database" of absentee owners.
-Instituted an electronic newsletter that reaches residents and community leaders.
-Attended quarterly meetings of the Little Rock Police Department Northwest Patrol Division and reported what we learned to the board and to residents through our Web site.
-Beefed up efforts to notify the city of code violations, including coordinating and distributing information by e-mail and telephone to residents who contacted city officials to get action.
-To pitch in, just attend one of our monthly meetings at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the clubhouse.
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