Between October 15 and November 15, 2002 individuals may
purchase a copy of Highlights of Hiller Highlands History. A printing of
this small booklet will occur as soon as possible after November 15th based on
completed, paid-in-advance purchase requests. A single copy will cost $6 which includes the costs of printing and
an attractive 8.5 x I I portfolio
cover. We will distribute the booklets
at no cost.
Starting October 15th, prepublication, non-circulating
copies for your perusal can be seen at the Highlands Country Club office. In
addition, the Boards of all Hiller Phases will have a single prepublication
copy to circulate. If you are
interested, contact a Board member of your association.
WHAT
IS IT?
Highlights of Hiller Highlands History is a 38 page booklet
written during a four year period by Ned A. Flanders, a retired professor and
31 year resident of Phase 1. This short history covers the lively litigation
between the City of Oakland and the "Save the Hills Group" when the
latter tried to stop the construction of Hiller Highlands. It contains 24
pictures and illustrations including a remarkable aerial photograph of our
pristine canyon before it was touched by construction, Phase IV under
construction, the old and new Clubhouse, a post-firestorm street party in Phase
III, and examples of community wide newsletters. Special attention has been
given to the early history of the Highland Country Club, some of its
fascinating anecdotes, and how its early construction was central to the development
of all Hiller Highlands.
The last section of the booklet is concerned with the future
of self-government based on the CC&Rs, that is -- written covenants,
conditions, and restrictions, as interpreted by a Board of Directors. How can
associations strengthen their own governance and simultaneously promote
community welfare? What are the prospects for the future?
WHAT
WILL HAPPEN NEXT?
Since Phase II and Phase IV have ordered more than 100
copies, we now know that a printing will indeed occur and the $6 price to cover
the costs is fixed. We also know that the Board of the Club has agreed to place
a prominent announcement in the Club foyer and to have copies on hand, between
October 15th and November 15th, for the perusal of potential buyers. Anyone can
order copies from the Club managers, receive a receipt, and then pick up their
purchase. A representative of a particular Phase can also place a group order
at the Club or with Ned Flanders, make arrangements to pick it up, and then
distribute the booklets. In any case, we need to know, on or before November
15th, how many we should print.
Gaile Russ of Phase 11 has agreed to witness the financial
proceedings in the sense of an informal, independent auditor. We intend to keep complete and careful records.
October 1, 2002