Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Join the Excitement and Support Our Community at the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge!

 


Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and community spirit at the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge on Sunday, November 3, 2024! This annual event is not only a high-energy way to cheer on race participants but also a key fundraiser for the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association, helping fund events like our Summer Bash in June.

Volunteer and Make a Difference!

Volunteers like you are the heart of the Cheering Challenge. We need enthusiastic supporters on all shifts, but especially starting at 8:00 am. Shifts are two hours long, beginning at 6:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm—whether you're an early bird or prefer a later start, we’ve got a spot for you!

You don’t need to be a paid member of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association to lend a hand. All you need is your energy and your passion for building a better neighborhood!

How to Sign Up

It’s easy to volunteer:

- Online: Visit the signup page at https://bit.ly/2024BPCCV

- By phone: Call or text 816-289-6485

For more information on the event, head over to the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association website at https://bit.ly/2024BPCC.

Remember the Time Change!

Don’t forget that clocks fall back one hour on Saturday night—use that extra hour to recharge for a fantastic day of cheering!

Join us to bring smiles, spread positivity, and create an amazing experience for everyone involved.


Tuesday, October 29, 2024

HUD 5-Year Consolidated Plan Community Consultation, Nov 12, 2024, at 6 pm


 Consultations with community groups and organizations are required as part of the City of Springfield's 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan. Residents of the Seminole Holland neighborhood are invited to join other southeast Springfield residents at this meeting at Unity Church, 2214 E Seminole St. The meeting is open to the public.

The HUD 5-Year Consolidated Plan is a strategic document required by the HUD for entitlement communities like the City of Springfield. As an entitlement community, Springfield receives direct funding from HUD through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, which support housing, community development, and economic revitalization efforts.

The purpose of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan is to:

  • Assess Community Needs: The Plan identifies Springfield's housing, homelessness, and community development needs through data analysis and public input. Priorities are focused on low- and moderate-income residents and issues such as affordable housing and homelessness.
  • Set Priorities and Objectives: Based on the assessment, the Plan sets goals for the next five-years to guide the use of CDBG and HOME funds, such as increasing affordable housing, improving public infrastructure, and reducing homelessness.
  • Coordinate Resources: The Plan outlines how federal funds will be used in conjunction with local resources to address community challenges, ensuring a strategic and effective use of public funds.
  • Promote Public Participation: Springfield engages residents and stakeholders through public hearings and consultations to ensure the plan reflects the community’s needs and priorities.
  • Track Measurable Outcomes: The Plan includes clear goals with measurable outcomes, tracked through Annual Action Plans and performance reporting (CAPER), ensuring accountability and transparency in how funds are used.

The City of Springfield's 5-Year Consolidated Plan serves as a roadmap for using CDBG and HOME funds to improve housing, public services, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, creating a more equitable and resilient community.

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Get Ready to Cheer! Volunteer at the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge and Support Your Neighborhood

 



Mark your calendars for an event that brings together fun, energy, and community spirit – the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge is back on Sunday, November 3, 2024! This is your chance to cheer on athletes, connect with neighbors, and help fundraise for one of our neighborhood’s biggest events of the year.

Volunteer Opportunities for All – Join the Fun!

Whether you’re a morning person or enjoy a later start, we’ve got volunteer shifts available for every schedule. Shifts are two hours each, starting at 6:00 am and wrapping up at 2:00 pm. Volunteers are especially needed beginning at 8:00 am to keep the energy high throughout the day.

All you need is your voice and your community spirit. You don’t have to be a paid member of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association – everyone is welcome to join in the excitement!

How to Sign Up

Getting involved is easy:

- Online: Visit the signup page at bit.ly/2024BPCCV

- By phone: Call or text 816-289-6485

For more event details, head over to the Seminole Holland Neighborhood association website at bit.ly/2024BPCC.

Support a Great Cause

Your enthusiasm on race day will do more than just motivate participants; it will also help fund our Summer Bash in June! The Bass Pro Cheering Challenge is a major fundraiser, making it possible for us to organize exciting events that bring our neighborhood together.

Remember the Time Change!

Don’t forget that clocks fall back one hour on Saturday night—use that extra hour to recharge for a fantastic day of cheering!

Join us to make this a day to remember! We can’t wait to see you on the sidelines, cheering loud and proud for a great cause.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Trunk or Treat, Oct 27 4-5:30 pm - RAIN or SHINE


 

FREE CANDY 

& TREATS








In the parking lot at 925 E Seminole St. In partnership with Messiah Lutheran Church, several members of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association will be opening their trunks!

Sunday, October 13, 2024

SPS wants to redraw boundary lines, changing attendance areas for 8 schools.

At a Tuesday meeting, Springfield district officials outlined plans to redraw three attendance boundaries.

Students assigned to attend Sunshine Elementary but who live south of Sunshine Street will be split between Twain and Holland. Sunshine is operating at 102% capacity compared to 80% at Holland and nearly 87% at Twain. If approved, the change will impact 44 students at Sunshine and 15 at Holland. Those students, currently eligible for busing due to a barrier street, will no longer be eligible.

The board is expected to vote on the changes as early as Oct. 22. If approved, letters will be sent to the families.

Springfield Public Schools wants to redraw the attendance boundary for Sunshine Elementary and assign students who live south of Sunshine Street to Twain and Holland elementary schools.

The district will not automatically "grandfather in" affected students who want to remain in their current school.

Their families can request a transfer to remain at the school or go to a different one if space is available. The district has open enrollment and there is a window each year for requesting transfers to a school other than the one the student is assigned to attend.

Friday, October 4, 2024

Take a Leadership Role: Join the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association Board!


 Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community? 

Now is your chance! 

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association Board of Directors has three open positions, and we need passionate, dedicated neighbors like you to step up and help lead.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a voice for growth and positive change right here in Seminole Holland. Whether you’ve lived here for years or recently joined our neighborhood, your unique perspective is invaluable. You can nominate yourself, or if you know someone who would be a great fit, encourage them to get involved.

Why Join the Board?

As a Board member, you’ll help shape the future of our neighborhood by managing the association’s business and spearheading efforts that strengthen our neighborhood. The time commitment is minimal—typically just three hours per month—with more involvement during special events. The real reward, though, is knowing that your efforts are helping to make Seminole Holland a better place to live.

Be Part of the Solution

The Board of Directors isn’t just about meetings; it’s about being an active voice for the neighborhood, driving growth, and fostering positive change. This is your chance to take a leadership role, build connections with your neighbors, and create a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone.

Election Details

Elections will be held online in late October, so now is the perfect time to put your name in the running. Don’t wait—make your mark on our neighborhood!

Ready to get involved?  

Nominate yourself or someone you know by emailing SeminoleHolland@gmail.com or contacting William Cooper at 816-289-6485 (call or text). Be sure to include your contact information.

Let’s work together to ensure Seminole Holland continues to thrive!

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Help Us Win Cash at the 2024 Bass Pro Marathon Neighborhood Cheering Challenge


Would you volunteer to work a two-hour shift or more on November 3, 2024 to represent the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association in the Bass Pro Marathon Neighborhood Cheering Challenge? 

This is a major fundraiser for our neighborhood association and helped us fund the Summer Bash in June.

We are required to have at least ten participants for a cheering section and at least four people must be present at all times. The location will be determined once there is a final count of all the neighborhoods participating. We have requested to be at the same location as last year at the intersection of South Jefferson Avenue & East McGee Street.

*** Second Year for the Dancing Pickles ***

We have a strong theme – signage, Dancing Pickle costumes, a beverage option, and so forth - to help runners identify us and give us a better opportunity to win a cash prize for the neighborhood association. 

We will have shifts each two hours long and you can volunteer for one or more shifts. Even if you can only work part of a shift we can use your help. 

To sign up, visit our volunteer opportunities page, call 816-289-6485, or email SeminoleHolland@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Neighborhood Super Meeting, October 15, 2024, 6:00 pm





















Come enjoy tacos and learn more about the city's sales tax proposal.

This link will take you to the RSVP to let us know how many will be in your party and which taco topping you would like to contribute:
https://forms.gle/8Kif3yW1zq41vpVh9

 This meeting is open to the public.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Notice of Board Meeting, September 30, 2024 at 6 p.m.

 


 The Board of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole St.

The meeting is open to the public. Anyone wishing to observe or address the Board is welcome to attend.




Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Springfield, Missouri's 3/4-cent sales tax is set to expire on March 31, 2025

 Springfield, Missouri's 3/4-cent sales tax is set to expire on March 31, 2025. The tax has been in place for 15 years and generates about $45 million annually.  

The 3/4-cent sales tax is currently dedicated solely to funding the City's Police and Fire Pension Fund. It was first approved by voters in 2009 and has been renewed two times for 5-year terms in 2014 and 2019. An earlier community task force deemed the sales tax necessary at a time when the pension system was underfunded by about $200 million. 

Revenues from the tax have shrunk that funding gap considerably. As of July 30, 2023, the system held 90.7% of the assets needed to pay accumulated benefits, according to the most recent actuarial valuation report. In addition to the revenue from the sales tax, the city contributes about $5.4 million in general revenue annually to the retirement system. The pension plan funded by the sales tax was closed to new hires in 2006. Police officers and firefighters are now enrolled in the state LAGERS retirement plan. 

Another five-year renewal of the tax would likely produce far more revenue than is necessary to meet the goal of fully funding the Police-Fire Pension. The City is still obligated, and is committed to, meeting the funding needs of paying out promised benefits, regardless of the existence or not of the sales tax. That contribution is estimated to be $4 million to $6 million a year for roughly the next 10 years.

In addition, if the tax is not replaced, the City’s use tax, which matches the overall sales tax rate, would be reduced. The anticipated impact to the City would be about $5.2 million annually: a $2.6 million loss to the general fund and a $2.6 million loss to the transportation fund.

Mayor Ken McClure appointed a 30-member Citizens' Commission on Community Investment (CCCI), representing a variety of diverse backgrounds, sectors and opinions. In mid-2024, the CCCI recommended a replacement tax with pension system contributions, public safety and projects related to the Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan at the forefront.  

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