Mission
Our mission is to govern consistently with the Declaration and Protective Covenants, to assure the viability of Hot Springs Village by establishing and managing goals and objectives, and to ensure that the voice of the property owner is represented.

Vision
Hot Springs Village, a gated community nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, offers a welcoming, dynamic lifestyle with first class amenities, providing a variety of activities for all ages.

Mike Medica, President Board of Directors
BOARD COMMENTS
Say Thank You and Merry Christmas to POA Employees!
Christmas will soon be here and the Village Employees Benefit Fund campaign is underway. The Fund, started and overseen by an independent board of Villagers, is our way to thank POA employees for their service and protection that helps make our Village such a wonderful place to live. Thanks to your generosity, last year the Fund was able to give $100 to each full-time employee and $50 to each part-time employee. The Fund is also used to help POA employees in times of financial crisis throughout the year.

Please open your hearts and your check books to make sure that every one of our POA employees are remembered this holiday season. Mail your Christmas gift check, of any amount, to Village Employees Benefit Fund, P.O. Box 8503, Hot Springs Village, AR  71910.

You can find out more at facebook.com/VillageEmployeeBenefitFund.
ADMINISTRATION
Press Releases: Click here to read this week's HSVPOA press releases.
 
Village Values: Approximately 600 members and guests attended the December 1st Village Values program "Creating and Protecting Value through Sustainable Growth in 2017" . CEO Lesley Nalley shared her vision for Hot Springs Village and she and her team of directors discussed the strategies for accomplishing our 2017 Enterprise Goals.


Chip Card Readers: Monday, December 5, HSVPOA will enable the chip card readers on credit card machines at all POA operated facilities. This change will allow you to use your credit card with an imbedded encryption chip. The new chip cards encrypt credit card data for better security.

Payment cards that comply with the EMV standard are often called Chip and PIN or Chip and Signature cards, depending on the authentication methods employed by the card issuer. If your credit card company issued a Chip & PIN card, a PIN was provided to you. You will be required to enter the PIN to process transactions at POA facilities.  This is determined by the card issuer. If you are unsure whether your card requires a PIN, please contact your credit card company.

The PIN requirement is considered a more secure method of approval than traditional signature requirements. If your payment card does not have an encryption chip, you will still be able swipe the card in the traditional method.

We appreciate your patience as we upgrade our system to provide you better service and more secure transactions at our facilities. If you have any issues, please contact the POA Administration at (501) 922-5556.

2017 Annual Amenity Renewals:   The 2017 Annual Amenity Renewal Form and Fees are available on the HSVPOA website. To renew by mail or at the POA Administration Office, please click here and print the renewal form and all applicable registration forms. All forms are in fillable format, or you can print them and fill them in. Once all forms are completed, either mail them with a check to HSVPOA at 895 DeSoto Blvd, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909, or bring them to the POA office at the same address.   If you bring them into the POA Office, you may pay via cash, check, or credit card. (If you do not have the capability to print your forms, you may obtain them at the POA Administrative Office). 

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that our new e-commerce section of the Member Portal is now available. In this section, you may now renew your 2017 items (such as Vehicle Decals, Pet Registrations, Cart Registrations, and all annual amenity items) using your credit card online.  Go to www.hsvpoa.org and log in to your Member Portal (default password is 12345678 if this is your first time logging in).  Once there, go to the e-commerce section where you will be able to register and/or purchase your 2017 Annual items here.

**Please note, if you do not complete the renewal form and any applicable registration forms, there may be a delay in receiving your renewal items.**

If you have questions or need assistance to make these purchases, please do not hesitate to call Member Services at 501-922-5556 and select Option 1. (A link to complete instructions for the online member portal is available on the Green Bar at the top of the HSVPOA website).

2017 Board of Director Applications: Members interested in serving on the Hot Springs Village Board of Directors may pick up an application packet from the CEO's office at the Administration Building, 895 DeSoto Boulevard, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Members may also request an application packet by calling 501-922-5541. Applications are also available online, click here to download. Completed applications with resume and photograph are due by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017.

One board position is open in 2017.

Standing Committees:  Members in good standing are needed to serve on the Common Property and Forest, Governmental Affairs, Lakes and Public Safety Committees. If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, click here to download an application. Please turn in applications to the Assistant General Manager's Office at 895 DeSoto Blvd.
Severe Weather Guide: Be prepared! It's a great motto and a necessity in a severe weather emergency. The Severe Weather Guide is available on the HSVPOA website. Click here to download a copy today. Learn more about how to be prepared for a severe weather emergency. The guide includes a brief list of emergency supplies to keep on hand, local shelter information and emergency numbers. Also included is a list of radio, television and web sources used to communicate with Villagers during a severe weather emergency.

Copies of the guide are also available in the HSV Administration Building Lobby and the Department of Public Works.
GOLF DEPARTMENT 
Onsite Golf Cart Service - December 7:  Jerry Pare company will conduct specialized preventative maintenance service for members who have private golf carts at Megellan Golf Club from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7. Click here to review services and costs that will be available. Stop in or pre-register by email to hsv@jerrypate.com.
 
Winter Season Golf Rates: As part of the Golf Department's flex pricing schedule, daily member winter golf rates will begin on December 1st   The winter rates will be offered through February, 2017 at all golf courses.  Click here for the daily, member winter pricing schedule.
 
Twilight Times: In addition to our winter golf rates, member twilight times will be offered at 1 p.m. at Ponce de Leon, Cortez, Coronado and DeSoto golf clubs. The Twilight rate will be offered to members, their families, and accompanied guests. Twilight tee times at Isabella Golf Club will be offered on a space availability basis after the triple tee starts. 
PUBLIC WORKS

General Maintenance and Streets

The second mowing of neighborhood roadways is approximately 95 percent complete

 

Culvert rehabilitation project is scheduled for December on DeSoto Blvd between mile markers 10 and 11. The contractor should be on site the week of December 12th.

 

Lakes Maintenance

Lake Pineda has been treated with herbicide. Residents are asked to not feed the fish in an effort to encourage the carp to eat the nuisance weeds.  

 

Water levels in Lake Sophia and Lake Maria have been lowered to prepare for scheduled maintenance.

 

Residents of Lake Balboa are asked to not feed the fish in an effort to encourage the carp to eat the nuisance weeds.
RECREATION

Reindeer Romp and Grove Park Lighting, Saturday, December 3rd:
Come join us as we present the Reindeer Romp (one mile benefit walk on Hernando Trail) and Grove Park Lighting on Saturday, December 3rd.   The Reindeer Romp begins at 4 p.m., Christ of the Hills caroling at 5:00 p.m. and Lighting Ceremony at 5:15 p.m.  Come celebrate the season while helping local charities. Bring unwrapped toys, non-perishable foods or pet food to donate. Leashed pets are welcome.  Enjoy refreshments and special guests.  Many thanks to our sponsors, Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church, Everett Infiniti, and Hot Springs Village POA.

In the case of rain, festivities will be moved to the Woodlands Auditorium lobby.

Waypoint at DeSoto Marina   
New Hours:  
Mon - Tues. - Closed 
Wed. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Rentals: Waypoint rentals include a pontoon boat, fishing boat, kayaks and paddleboards. Boats may be rented hourly or by the day. Waypoint also sells live bait including crickets, worms and minnows. Call Waypoint at 501.922.5511 for more information.

Food Service: Waypoint serves breakfast burritos, paninis and wraps with choices of bread, tortillas, meats and cheese; gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches; beer brats and hot dogs, with choice of toppings.  
 
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UPCOMING MEETINGS

POA Board Meetings - 9 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the Ouachita Building at Ponce de Leon Center, 1101 DeSoto Blvd.

Ad hoc Fee Committee Meeting: Friday, December 9th at 9 a.m. Coronado Community Center, Room 3.