GRIT Issues

February 2018

President Joe Pappe of the SHHA Annual Association has announced the replacement of verbal reports with accessible written reports before meetings as part of a new model to expedite business discussions and focus more on strategic planning. The Association also emphasizes guidelines for community ae...

January 2018

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association board has elected its officers for 2018, led by President Woody Farber and Vice President Hugh Prather. The board also includes a range of members covering various committee chairs and two office staffs. The board is known for enforcing covenant compliance,...

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...

December 2016

The SHHA in Albuquerque, NM, is led by Joe Pappe (President), Bob Bower (Vice President), George Connor (Secretary), and Woody Farber (Treasurer), along with Amanda Allen (Administrator) and Betsy Rodriguez (Administrative Assistant) who handle daily operations. The association is aware of escalatin...

November 2016

The document outlined various specifics regarding the Sandia Homeowners Association: The board officers are led by President Joe Pappe, with Bob Bower as Vice President, George Connor as Secretary, and Woody Farber as Treasurer. New members include Bob Thomas, a mechanical engineer serving on the Co...

October 2016

The Sandia Homeowners Association (SHHA) is guided by President Joe Pappe, Vice President Bob Bower, Secretary George Connor, Treasurer Woody Farber, and a board consisting of 13 other members. The office staff includes Amanda Allen and Betsy Rodriguez, and their office is situated at 2 B San Rafael...

September 2016

The Sandia Homeowners Association (SHHA) has cautioned homeowners against renting rooms due to local zoning regulations. They've also highlighted how to keep sewer drains clean, asked for respect for private property while walking dogs, and stressed the importance of deep root watering and tree main...

August 2016

The Sandia Homeowners Association (SHHA) in Albuquerque is led by a board of officials and provides guidelines regulating changes to residences and handling emergencies. Plans requiring ACC approval involve any external changes like re roofing, restuccoing, landscaping, and installing solar panels....

July 2016

The Sandia Homeowners Association officials, consisting of President Joe Pappe, Vice President Josephine Porter, Secretary George Connor, and Treasurer Woody Farber, reside at 2 B San Rafael Avenue. Regular office hours are 9am 4pm Monday to Friday. The association has held successful local gatherin...