From the BHA President:

When I first moved to Nashville back in 2001 I felt an outsider not having grown up in this community and without a network of friends and family from which to draw and rely on for support and comfort. Well all of that changed when, in 2007, my husband and I found a lovely renovated 1930's home with all the charm and character and, at that time at least, space we wanted (after our son blessed us back in 2008, we joke there seems to never be enough space). It just so happened this home was in Bluefields and part of a larger Donelson community which I could have never imagined would change my life in so many ways. There is something here, in the people and the community, which make it special. The volunteer spirit for which the state is known for certainly didn't miss Donelson or Bluefields.

We once again have an excellent slate of many familiar neighbors and some new who have been willing to accept our BHA 2012 Board Member and Officer nominations for 2012. Please take time to review the slate of officers below and hold on to the proxy that has been included at the tail end of the G2R CERT insert in this newsletter. This proxy can be used for absentee voting for the upcoming December 4th General Membership year end meeting in which we will select and vote on our upcoming 2012 BHA Board.

Officers
President - Lara Tucker
Vice President - Sharon Glassmeyer
Secretary - Ann Pratt
Treasurer - Jonathan Honeycutt

Board Members
Brandon Burger
John Doak
Becky Hansmann
Tammy Hobbs
Ginny Russell
Stuart Wilson

Write ins are also welcome and accepted up to and until the final December General Membership meeting. The only stipulation is that you must already be a dues paying BHA Member and intend to continue being one into 2012. However, we hope that you will attend the meeting which will be held at Fifty Forward on Donelson Pike at 1:30PM. If not, I encourage you to fill out the proxy and give it to an attending neighbor or one of our current Board Members listed to your left. And, finally, I hope to see you all in 2012 as we have yet another wonderful year in our one in a million community we love and look to protect.

~ Lara Tucker, 2011 BHA Board President 2011

The Low Country Boil

If you weren't there, we missed you!If you were there, one of the best yet! Thank you to our event hosts, The Glassmeyers, and the many hours and hands it took to pull it all together. See you next year!

Leadership Donelson Hermitage

If you have lived in this area of Nashville for any significant amount of time I would argue that you already know someone who is an alumni of the Leadership Donelson Hermitage program. This non-profit organization, with the first graduating class beginning in 1999, boasts a graduation alumni of nearly 250 that have either lived and/or worked in the Donelson Hermitage community. However, many do not know that LDH has not only an adult professional program, it has a youth program (YELL) that is managed through our two local high schools, McGavock High School and Donelson Christian Academy, and a retired or semi-retired mature adult program (M3LDH). If you have not had the pleasure to talk with someone who has experienced the incredible benefit of being part of such an organization and the specific behind the scenes introduction to not only Metro Nashville but what our immediate community outside our back door has to offer, I encourage you to do so. This organization gives participants the opportunity to experience, whether you have lived in this community all your life or are a transplant, an eye opening and invaluable insight into the who's, what's and wow's of Donelson Hermitage. The friendships created through the experience are truly priceless. LDH hosts an event called "Lead Up" scheduled on March 5, 2012 where you can meet and network with the alumni and prospects for the next class. To find out more about the programs go to www.leadershipdh.org.

Star Sightings!

For any of you who may be unaware, our lovely neighborhood had a special home selected by Nashville's own Taylor Swift for her upcoming music video!The singer was nice enough to take some pictures with the neighborhood kids after the shoot wrapped. Just another great experience and reason why we love our home in Bluefields. And it seems we are not alone in that feeling.

Home Sotlight

122 Spring Valley Road ~ Built in the 1940’s and most recently purchased back in 2008, this brick exterior home has been renovated and restored to its original glory. Lovely accents such as the wood shutters and door, landscaping and paved driveway further enhance this home. Sitting on approximately .71 acres, we are happy to highlight what has been done with this property.

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