Winter 2010 - The Belle Meade Highlands Neighborhood Association

Belle Meade Highlands Association Newsletter
Winter 2010
Message from the President
This will be my last report as President of
Belle
Meade
Highlands
Neighborhood
Association. I cannot believe three years
has passed since I took over. It has been a
great experience and I would encourage you
to consider serving in some capacity as a
volunteer for our neighborhood association.
I am proud to announce our
Slate of Officers for 2010
President: Stephanie Rishel
President Elect: Need to fill
Treasurer: Michael Kohl
Secretary: Need to fill
You already know Stephanie as one of the
organizers of all our wonderful Social Events.
As you can see, there are still two key
positions to fill — President Elect and
Secretary. Please contact Stephanie Rishel
at srishel1@aim.com if you have any interest
in one of these positions.
I would like to thank our Committee
Chairs who return this year:
Donna Littleton for Hospitality
Rob Lowry for Beautification
Betsy Dortch for the Website
Suzanne Magee for Membership
I would also like to welcome
new Committee Chairs
Social Chairs, Emiko Baldwin & Liz Daly.
Patti Straus for our newsletter.
Patti is new to the neighborhood and
already has some great ideas for this
newsletter. If you have any ideas or
want to assist Patti, please contact
her at pstraus@realtracs.com.
Colin Daly, Committee Chair of Traffic
Calming. Colin is already working on
some traffic calming measures for
the neighborhood and we will have
more details in the next newsletter.
I also wanted to thank some of our great
Committee Chairs and Officers who, like me,
are stepping down to let some new volunteers
take over. Thank you to Karen Mullendore
who has served as our Treasurer. Thank you
also to Lowry Harrington who has been a
Co-Chair of our fabulous Social Committee.
Lastly, thank you so much to Rod Rishel who
despite his busy schedule stepped up when no
one else would and agreed to help me with the
BMH Newsletter. You all made my job so
much easier and I really appreciate your help.
Thank you to everyone for your support and
help.
Marian Kohl
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www.bellemeadehighlands.org
The Fall Was a Ball!
Message from the Social Committee
What a fun time we had in the Highlands this Fall! THE ADULT BAND PARTY in late August was yet
another huge success, bringing over 70 neighbors together to enjoy the local sounds from The
GrassStains. The catered Mexican dinner, clear weather, fantastic music and great company all made
for a fun, and late, evening out. A special thank you goes to our resident members of the band, Rob
Harrington and Tate McDaniel for the great entertainment, and a huge thanks to Rob & Lowry
Harrington for hosting this event for a second time. It has been a popular favorite for two years and
we thank you for coordinating.
HALLOWEEN in the Highlands is always a fun time to get together. If you attended the Annual Block
Party then you know what a great time the kids had. With two large inflatables, a popcorn machine that
ran non-stop and a balloon artist, there was something for everyone. As usual, looking at all of the
great costumes was entertaining itself. A few pictures from the day are included. Another thank you is
due to Barry and Kelsey Jackson for hosting this event for the 2nd year in a row. What a wonderful
yard and home!
Other Halloween festivities included the “Boo Game” where “Boo” signs, Boo goody bags, and a ton of
excitement passed from home to home (anonymously) around the neighborhood. What fun to see it
spread! And then dozens of neighbors’ faces were seen (among the celebrity sightings, too!) on Nichol
Lane for the annual Trick –or-Treating.
Halloween is such a fantastic time to be a member of Belle Meade Highlands!
www.bellemeadehighlands.org
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Message from Beautification
— Rob Harrington
Inaugural BMH Neighborhood Cleanup Day A Success
On Sunday, November 8th a group of BMH residents and
families took part in our neighborhood's first organized
cleanup. Since there are no common areas or official
entrances to our neighborhood, volunteers focused on
picking up trash in the ditches along Page Road, picking
up trash and weeding along the BMH shoulder of Highway
100, weeding and sweeping up glass and trash at the Hwy
100/70 split and picking up trash along several of our
neighborhood streets. Everyone agreed it was an
effective way to put a little sweat equity into our
neighborhood...just a couple of hours produced some
tangible results. It was especially gratifying to see
entire families involved and all the children turned out to be great little helpers.
Thanks to all who participated.
We will schedule another cleanup for Spring 2010. One area we will focus on is the ditches
along Page as the leaves obscured much of the trash and made visibility difficult this Fall.
If you have any ideas or input concerning which areas of the neighborhood future cleanups
should focus on, please contact Rob Harrington at redolee@yahoo.com.
Call 862-8600 when you see aggressive
driving in the neighborhood!
Keep it on speed dial!
www.bellemeadehighlands.org
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2009 Real Estate Sales in
the Belle Meade Highlands*
Street
BR/Baths Yr Blt Gar
Sq Ft
LP/SF
List Price
SP/SF
107 West Tyne Dr
3/1
1950
2
117 Alton Road
3/2.5
1948
312 Page Road
3/2
117 Taggart Avenue
1,547
$207
$319,900
$200
$310,000
9/15/09
32
2
2,321
$164
$379,000
$163
$379,000
6/19/09
28
1940
0
1,824
$219
$399,000
$203
$370,000
6/22/09
57
4/2
1948
2
2,022
$215
$434,900
$211
$427,500
2/26/09
40
108 Clydelan Court
4/3
1957
2
3,382
$148
$499,000
$123
$415,000
7/31/09
115
107 Gilman Avenue
4/3
1952
2
3,010
$174
$524,900
$174
$524,900
8/13/09
97
207 Page Road
3/2.5
1941
2
2,823
$190
$535,000
$188
$530,000
6/22/09
40
118 Alton Road
4/2.5
1954
2
2,500
$216
$539,000
$202
$505,000
9/30/09
128
110 Heady Drive
4/3
1946
0
2,424
$278
$675,000
$262
$635,000
9/14/09
139
121 Gilman Avenue
4/3.5
2008
1
3,730
$201
$749,000
$181
$675,000
6/30/09
64
119 Alton Road
5/5.5
1965
2
4,571
$164
$749,000
$153
$699,000
4/1/09
92
127 Cheek Rd
5/5.5
2008
3
5,500
$221
$1,215,550
$195
$1,070,000
10/24/09 72
124 Taggart Avenue
4&3/3
2008
3
5,073
$242
$1,225,900
$182
$925,000
10/22/09 74
116 Clydelan Court
5/5.5
2008
3
6,742
$245
$1,649,000
$193
$1,300,000
5/28/09
Average
3.93
Median
4
Sales Price
Closed
DOM
56
1966 1.86 3,390
$208
$706,725
$185
$626,100
73
1953
$211
$537,000
$190
$527,450
68
2
2,917
* Does not include homes sold By Owner
Information provided by the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
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www.bellemeadehighlands.org
Membership Committee
It is time for the annual membership drive
for the Belle Meade Highlands neighborhood
association. The annual dues are a bargain at
$35 annually and the membership period is
from January through December.
Membership comes with many benefits
including:
•
Quarterly Newsletter via email
(only provided annually to non-members)
•
Email notices for social events, crime
watches, lost/found pets and other
relevant neighborhood news
•
Free Admission to Block Parties and
Discounted Rates on other BMH
sponsored events
•
Printed Membership Directory every two
years with updates via email
•
Neighborhood Bunco and Book Clubs
available to those interested
•
Updates and opportunities to become
involved in neighborhood news, such as
traffic calming, zoning changes, etc.
Just complete the form on the next page and
return it with cash or a check made payable
to BMHA to Suzanne Magee at 101 Taggart.
The 2010 membership drive will end on
March 1, 2010 so send your form in today!
Why Else Should You Join
the Belle Meade Highlands
Neighborhood Association?
The Belle Meade Highlands Neighborhood
Association seeks to preserve and improve
the quality of life in the Highlands. Soaring
property values testify that our area has
become one of the most desirable places to
live in Nashville (see Real Estate sales on
previous page).
Membership is open to all residents of Belle
Meade Highlands (Page, Cheek, Clydelan,
Alton, W. Brookfield, Heady, Taggart, Gilman,
and W. Tyne). Renters are welcome to join,
although any official vote or petition applies
strictly to property owners (Metro voting
standard). At only $35 per year, membership
is a great value!
It's proven that people who know their neighbors
lead happier, healthier lives, so join a committee
today. The Association is powered by volunteers
and we would love to have your help!
HAVE QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact any
of the Board Members listed below.
PRESIDENT:
STEPHANIE RISHEL
108 ALTON ROAD; 352-0104
srishel1@aim.com
PRESIDENT-ELECT: OPEN
TREASURER:
MICHAEL KOHL
119 PAGE ROAD; 352-9477
tmkohl@comcast.net
SECRETARY:
TBD
www.bellemeadehighlands.org
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PLEASE JOIN US!!
Simply complete the form below, attach a check for $35 payable to the
Belle Meade Highlands Assoc., and return to Suzanne Magee · 101 Taggart
YOUR NAME __________________________________________________________
SPOUSE’S NAME _______________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS ______________________________________________________
HOME PHONE NUMBER __________________________________________________
HOME EMAIL ADDRESS _________________________________________________
YOUR EMPLOYER ________________________ YOUR WORK PHONE ______________
SPOUSE’S EMPLOYER _____________________ SPOUSES WORK PHONE ___________
CHILD’S NAME _____________ BIRTHDATE ___________ SCHOOL _______________
CHILD’S NAME _____________ BIRTHDATE ___________ SCHOOL _______________
CHILD’S NAME _____________ BIRTHDATE ___________ SCHOOL _______________
CHILD’S NAME _____________ BIRTHDATE ___________ SCHOOL _______________
Are you new to the neighborhood?
New Member _____
Yes_____ No______
Renewal Member _____
I/WE ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE(S):
Please Check All That Apply
BEAUTIFICATION
SOCIAL
HOSPITALITY
STREET REPRESENTATIVE
MEMBERSHIP
TRAFFIC CALMING
NEWSLETTER/DIRECTORY
WEBSITE
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Calendar of Events
Visit us on line at
www.bellemeadehighlands.org
Social Events
Ladies, are you looking for a night out? You should consider joining one of our regular clubs
offered in the Highlands – or start one of your own! Our Bunco group meets monthly at
various members’ homes to eat, drink, catch up and also play a little dice! You are welcome
whether you are interested in joining us once in a while or on a
regular basis.
In addition, we have a Book Club that meets every six to eight weeks, depending upon the
current selection. You can join again for an occasional meeting or on a more regular basis.
We rotate among the member’s homes for dinner, drinks and discussion. We vote on each
selection so there’s always something for everyone!
Please contact Stephanie Rishel at srishel1@aim.com for more information on either of these clubs.
Be on the lookout for Spring Activities! Please welcome
our new co-chairs of the BMH Social Committee for 2010,
Emiko Baldwin and Liz Daly. Our new energetic and
creative Social Committee Co-Chairs are gearing up for
another fun year of events, with a little something for
everyone. If you have any ideas or want to join their
team contact Emiko at emsek@aol.com or Liz at
liz_daly20@hotmail.com
Next Editions
Spring — April 5th
Summer — July 5th
Fall — October 5th
Winter — January 5th
Jan 31st all new members on board