Homeowners Associations (HOAs) play a major role in protecting property values, maintaining community standards, and managing shared amenities. But an HOA is not just a board it’s the homeowners. That’s why having a voice within your HOA community is not just important… it’s essential.

1. Your Home Is Your Investment

For most families, their home is their largest financial investment. HOA decisions directly affect property values, assessments, maintenance standards, and community appearance. When homeowners stay informed and speak up, they help ensure decisions are thoughtful, transparent, and in the best interest of the entire community.

2. Accountability & Transparency

An engaged community promotes accountability. Asking questions, attending meetings, reviewing budgets, and voting in elections help create transparency. A healthy HOA functions best when leadership understands that homeowners are informed and involved.

3. Fair Representation

Board members are elected to represent the community, not to operate independently of it. Your voice ensures that different perspectives are heard, whether it’s about budgeting, rule changes, contracts, or special assessments. Diverse input leads to better, more balanced decisions.

4. Protecting Community Standards

HOA rules and guidelines are meant to preserve harmony and property values. However, policies should also be reasonable and consistently enforced. Homeowner participation helps prevent selective enforcement and ensures rules are applied fairly.

5. Building a Stronger Community

Speaking up doesn’t have to mean conflict. It can mean collaboration. When homeowners participate, volunteer, or contribute ideas, it fosters unity, trust, and shared responsibility. Strong communities are built on communication, not silence.

6. Your Vote Matters

Elections, amendments, and major financial decisions often require homeowner votes. Not participating can unintentionally allow a small group to control major decisions. Engagement ensures leadership truly reflects the will of the community.

Something to Remember

Silence can sometimes be mistaken for agreement. If you care about your neighborhood, its future, and your investment, your voice matters. Attend meetings. Ask questions. Review documents. VOTE!

An HOA community works best when homeowners don’t just live there; they participate.

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1. Representation & Leadership You Trust

• Choosing our leaders: The HOA board makes crucial decisions for Greater Groves about budgets, rules, landscaping, amenities, and safety. The people we elect represent our shared values and vision for the community.
• Preventing imbalance: Without broad participation, a small group can dominate decisions. Strong voter turnout ensures leadership reflects the needs of ALL residents across Greater Groves.
• Currently, only about 10% of our 484 community members are active voters, which means nearly 90% have been suspended. Reclaim your rights and make your voice count! Membership due is only $10.00.

2. Accountability & Transparency

• Holding the board accountable: Elected leaders answer to us, the homeowners. If decisions aren’t working, our votes can bring change.
• Building trust: Transparent elections with clear rules, fair processes, and open communication strengthen confidence in how Greater Groves is managed.

3. Quality of Life & Property Values

• Protecting our investment: The board oversees how well common areas, pools, and landscaping are maintained. These choices directly affect property values and the daily enjoyment of our neighborhood.
• Financial stewardship: By electing capable leaders, we ensure that HOA fees/dues are managed wisely and long-term improvements benefit everyone.

4. Community Engagement & Voice

• Everyone’s voice matters: Voting is the simplest way to take part. The more Greater Groves residents participate, the better our community decisions reflect EVERYONE’S needs.
• Fresh ideas: Elections open the door for new board members to bring fresh energy, creativity, and perspectives that help Greater Groves continue to thrive.

5. Legal & Proper Governance

• Following the rules: Elections keep our HOA in compliance with governing documents and Florida law.
• Preventing disputes: When elections are clear and fair and participation is strong it reduces confusion and conflict about how the community is run.

What We Can Do in Greater Groves

• Spread the word about election dates and candidate information. (All letters of intent must be received by September 25, 2025 by 5pm and elections and the annual meeting will be held on November 14th,2025)
• Encourage neighbors to vote whether in person, by proxy, or electronically (if available).
• Support transparency in the process by asking questions and staying informed.
• Consider running for the board or joining committees once established to make an even greater impact.

Remember: HOA elections in Greater Groves are not just formalities. They are the heartbeat of our community, ensuring our neighborhood stays well-governed, welcoming, and a place we’re all proud to call home. Every voice matters, and every vote makes a difference.

Let your VOICE be heard and VOTE! 

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Per our by-laws, the board may suspend homeowners voting rights if a homeowner fails to pay the membership fee of $10.00 by March 31st of every year.

Greater Groves has close to 500 homes, and currently there are ONLY 47 ACTIVE MEMBERS, which means around 90% OF HOMEOWNERS WILL NOT be eligible to vote because their voting rights have been suspended for this year elections.

This year there are two voting matters for members to vote on: the PUD agreement and the appointment of a new board of directors.

LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD AND VOTE!

2025 Candidates Listed Below in Alphabetical Order: To learn more about candidates, visit the HOA’s official website, or you can attend the board meeting on October 18, 2024, at 7pm.

Robert (Bob) Carrier
Jeffrey Dubey
Lissette Flores-Aponte
Mike Grogan
James Johnson
Tom Wall
Edward Williams

Need to pay your $10.00 membership dues? You have options; unfortunately, none are electronically yet.
Homeowners can go to the office by the pool during HOA business hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Homeowners can drop it off at the HOA’s mailbox near the office door in the pool enclosure.
Homeowners can mail a check to the HOA directly, or you simply bring your membership dues to any board meeting and make payment.

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Make sure your voices are heard as only members in good standing can vote.

How to Pay Your $10.00 Membership Due

• You can visit the HOA office by the pool during office hours -Tuesdays between 10:00am – 1:00pm and Thursdays between 3:30pm – 6:30pm.
• You can mail a check payable to Greater Groves HOA address- P.O.Box 135083 Clermont, Fl 34713
• You can attend the next board meeting and/or show up before to pay your dues in person. Next Board Meeting is Scheduled for September 8, 2023 at 7pm

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