The Latest News
Year-End Financial Update & 2026 Planning
Dear Big Trees Village Community,
We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Here are the latest updates from your BTVPOA Board.
Budget Approval and Treasurer Appreciation
Included with this newsletter is a summary of the budget the Board approved at our last meeting on November 11th. While everyone on the Board was involved in discussing and finalizing the budget, special thanks go to our treasurer, David. Since becoming treasurer, he has put in countless hours reconciling our books, ensuring we stay solvent, running payroll so our staff gets paid on time, and processing payments so we stay in good standing with our vendors. Thank you, David, for all of your hard work!
2025 Year-End Financial Summary
As 2025 comes to a close, we are finalizing our year-end finances. While membership income fell slightly short of our budget targets, we kept expenses in check and will end the year with a modest budget surplus. Last spring, we were able to apply nearly $100,000 of our reserve funds to replace the failed pool heaters and to install the new surface on our tennis/pickleball courts.
2026 Operating Budget
The Board reviewed and approved this budget for 2026.
No Price Increase for 2026
We are very happy to announce that, after carefully reviewing our finances, the Board has decided not to increase prices in 2026. Early planning for 2026 includes some deck repair work, new pool covers, playground equipment, frisbee golf upgrades, and other equipment repairs and replacements.
Membership Renewal Information
After New Year's, we will update the website for the 2026 season and set up the links so you can renew your memberships. Please keep an eye out for the updates. The sooner you renew, the easier it is for us to plan and prepare for the summer.
Get Added To Our List
We are using a new email system and can now email multiple members of your household. If you want to add a family member to our list, you can opt in here. We will respect your privacy—no sharing of emails or spam from us.
Contact Us Anytime
As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Please leave a voicemail at 209-795-1971 or email us at manager@bigtreesvillage.org. The Board regularly checks messages and responds as quickly as possible.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Daniel, David, Debra, Matt, Melissa, Robert, and Sherry