Please join in to help keep Arbor Grove a great place to live in Bourbonnais.
Whether you are a newer resident at Arbor Grove or have been here since the beginning, it is always a good idea to consider how to get involved while getting to know your neighbors. Arbor Grove offers several volunteer committees that contribute to the community. This edition of Monthly Matters highlights the committees available for everyone to join.
Clubhouse Committee: This committee is dedicated to maintaining the clubhouse, pool, and patio. Over the years, this group has created Use of Amenities policies (approved by the Board) to ensure proper care and upkeep. They have maintained the poolside area, replaced patio furniture, formed subcommittees for testing chemical levels and daily cleaning of our pool, conducted pool maintenance as needed, recovered dining area chairs and barstools, and arranged for repainting of the clubhouse. The committee typically meets a few times a year to determine necessary actions/purchases and solicit bids if a larger project. Interested individuals can reach out to Cindy Goselin or Alice Argyelan for more information.
Finance Committee: For those interested in how Arbor Grove allocates funds, this committee reviews financial matters; they prepare and recommend the annual budget for Board approval. It also handles budget changes in the event of unplanned emergency expenses. The committee meets before the Board's meeting. Interested individuals can contact Dianne Schaafsma or Rosemary Wieliczko.
Landscape Committee: This committee focuses on maintaining and improving Arbor Grove's aesthetics without requiring physical labor—yes, no shovel is required! Members discuss landscaping ideas, solicit quotes from area vendors, and plan for plant removal/replacement and lawn care. Interested individuals can contact Lana Berns or Brenda Randazzo.
Maintenance Pool Pond: No, you don’t have to swing a hammer. Anyone can join this wonderful committee. It does help if you have some good old-fashioned DIY skills. Relationships with local experts and vendors are also valuable to this committee. Interested individuals can contact Rich Allers or Scott Stevenson.
Rules Committee: This group reviews recommended changes for Covenants and Conveyances, By-Laws, and General Guidelines for Arbor Grove. No sense complaining if you don’t like how something is going within the subdivision; all suggestions are welcome. The documents are very long and detailed, but don’t worry—you don’t have to be an attorney. Our wonderful attorneys provide legal guidance. Interested individuals can contact Mark Argyelan or Jean Henley.
Social Committee: This committee has the fabulous goal of keeping life at Arbor Grove active and, most importantly, FUN! Meeting on and off throughout the year, this committee banters about ideas for events and then works together to ensure they are held. For those newcomers to our association, we believe you will find a way to have a little fun. Why not join in and help organize the fun in Arbor Grove? Even if you don’t want to join, this committee, like all our others, welcomes ideas from residents. Interested individuals can contact Judy Balthazor, Jan Krizik-Schmidt, or Vicki Stevenson.
Welcoming Committee: This is a type of subcommittee of the Social Committee. Volunteers make arrangements to visit new homeowners/residents to ensure they have a good understanding of life here in Arbor Grove. They highlight our Community Guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure everyone is comfortable and can easily fully engage. Judy Balthazor spearheads the Welcoming Committee. Reach out to her if you want to join in!
While not a committee, why not consider running for the Arbor Grove Board of Directors? Elections for expiring Board positions occur annually, with the election held at the Annual Meeting in September. Keep an eye on the website for messages on how to submit your name.
While this is a lot of information, we hope everyone will take the time to ponder who might get more involved in Arbor Grove. Even if you don’t know the committee chairs, take a look at the list of all committee members—you might just have a pal you can call to get their opinion on whether you will enjoy getting involved.
Come on, join us won’t you?