Know Your POA
Looking for ways to stay in touch and be "in the know"?
The Bella Vista Village Property Owners Association offers 20 ways to stay on top of Bella Vista news and events. They are:

1) Website – www.BellaVistaPOA.com. The POA website was redesigned in 2008 in an effort to make it more user friendly and efficient, as well as to make it a stronger marketing tool. The association’s website provides the latest village information and answers frequently asked questions. The website offers a search engine that allows visitors to find topics of interest.

2) Facebook. The association introduced its Facebook page in June 2011. The social networking site is used daily for posting stories, photos, upcoming events, breaking news, questions, polls, etc. To become a fan of the page, visit www.facebook.com/bvvpoa. 

3) The Village Voice. The national award-winning publication – ranging from 32 to 48 pages – is mailed bimonthly to more than 25,000 property owners as part of their membership privileges. Past and current copies are also available online, at http://www.bellavistapoa.com/communications/villagevoice/index.asp. 

4) Insights. A six-page newsletter sent each month to all Bella Vista Village water customers, along with their water bill. Insights reaches approximately 12,500 households. Past and current copies are also available online, at http://www.bellavistapoa.com/communications/insights/index.asp.  

5) Foresight. An electronic newsletter sent each week to resident and nonresident subscribers. The e-mail, which is free and available upon request, contains news items and a calendar of events for the upcoming week. To subscribe, visit http://bellavistapoa.com/communications/foresight.asp. 

6) POA Update. A free, e-mail blast sent periodically to subscribers, whenever the association has news to release, which could be several times each week. The e-mail contains news about all facets of life in Bella Vista Village. To subscribe, visit http://bellavistapoa.com/Update/index.asp.

7) Golf Update. A free, weekly golf e-mail sent each Friday, upon request, to resident and nonresident subscribers. The update contains the latest news about golf in Bella Vista Village. To subscribe, visit http://bellavistapoa.com/golf/golfupdate/index.asp.

8) Lake E-mails. A free e-mail sent to subscribers by the Lakes Department whenever something newsworthy is occurring on or around the lakes. To subscribe to the lake or lakes of your choice, visit http://www.bellavistapoa.com/lakes/bvvlakes.asp.

9) Recreation E-mail. A free e-mail sent to subscribers by the Recreation Division whenever something newsworthy is occurring within the village’s recreational facilities, such as closures, cancellations or new events. To subscribe, visit http://www.bellavistapoa.com/recreation/Mail/recreation.asp.

10) Public Meetings. The dates and locations of all Board and joint advisory committee meetings are available on the website’s calendar of events – http://bellavistapoa.com/calendar/index.asp. In addition, the media is notified.

11) News Releases. News releases are distributed to local media outlets, staff and Board members. They also are immediately posted on the POA’s website and Facebook page for public viewing and released in the electronic newsletters.

12) Brochures. Numerous brochures – promoting the amenities and services provided by the association – are displayed and made available for members and their guests at facilities throughout the village, including our recreation centers, clubhouses, golf shops, marina, gun range, RV Park, water billing office and the Membership Services Department.

13) Flyers/Posters. Flyers and posters are created and distributed throughout the community to promote and advertise upcoming events.

14) Toll-Free Number – (866) 242-1361. Bella Vista Village’s toll-free number is publicized on the POA’s website and in its various publications.

15) E-mail Addresses. Bella Vista Village’s information e-mail address – Info@BellaVistaPOA.com – is publicized on the POA’s website and in its various publications. E-mails sent to this address are received by the Communications Department. To contact the Board, e-mail Board@BellaVistaPOA.com.

16) Mailing Address – 98 Clubhouse Drive, Bella Vista, AR, 72715. Bella Vista Village’s mailing address is publicized on the POA’s website and in its various publications.

17) Speaking Engagements. Members of our staff frequently meet with civic and community groups to discuss issues impacting Bella Vista Village.

18) Bella Vista Community Television (Ch. 222). The association’s monthly Board meetings air on Ch.222. In addition, members of our staff are interviewed monthly about events and activities occurring within Bella Vista Village. For a schedule, visit http://www.bvctv.org/.

19) Bella Vista Library. POA monthly meeting minutes, general manager reports, treasurer’s reports and the annual audit reports are available at the library for public copying and viewing.

20) Advertisements. In local papers and on TV, as well as the association’s website and publications help promote village events, programs and activities.