A SPECIAL THANK YOU to JOHN & DC

December ended three two-year terms on the VEBF Board of Directors for DC Reed and John Chapman. Each gentleman served with distinction and did class-A work as President of the Board of Directors. DC exemplifies the statement that you don’t have to live in the Village to be involved or to contribute to the Appreciation Fund. Even after moving to Dallas, he continued his involvement! John, as many of you know, works at KVRE radio, but he always has and makes time for the work of VEBF. We will miss them, but know they remain committed and will help wherever and whenever asked. Thanks, John and DC… you’re the best!!

Carol Freeland, VEBF Board President

2024 APPRECIATION GIFTS

Just as a reminder to those who may have missed the information, the 2024 Appreciation Gifts to hourly employees were $400 to full-time employees and $200 to part-time employees. Employees were abundantly grateful. You can see the names of the wonderful Villagers who made this possible on the VEBF website.  

WINTER WONDERLAND

Yes, Virginia, there are those of us who think snow is magical—snow people to be made, snow angels abounding, snowball fights (?)—and those of us who regret giving up our shovels. Piles of the white stuff and slick roads made for extra work for our road crews. But they were there for us… even late at night, plowing and helping to rescue stuck vehicles. THANK YOU, CREWS!

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

John D. Pritchard

Jeffery W. Lloyd

JOHN D. PRITCHARD

John is a retired Journeyman Lineman certified by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. 

During a career of over 50 years, beginning with his apprenticeship in his home state of Pennsylvania, John has worked in various job positions in 14 different states. In 1985, John began working for the City of Los Angeles in the Department of Water & Power. In that capacity, supervising multiple employees, he worked on Emergency Restoration, tower line rights of way, and pole replacement.

John retired in 2015 and moved with his wife to Hot Springs Village. That year, he began donating to the Village Employees Benefit Fund. 

John and his wife have three children, all residing in Southern California. 

JEFFREY W. LLOYD

Jeff is a federally licensed firearms dealer and a resident of Hot Springs Village. He enjoys restoring vintage motorcycles and has been a consultant to leading motorcycle manufacturers. His skills include woodworking and gunsmithing. 

Jeff’s professional experience includes managing employees and working with international shippers and high-tech corporations worldwide. Statistical analysis and quality control are definitely in his wheelhouse! 

Jeff and his wife, Stacey, grew a wine club from 100 to 1300 members. They are both active members of the Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church and have lived in the Village since 2016. 

VEBF BOARD of DIRECTORS

THANK YOU CORPORATE SPONSORS

Hot Springs Village Employees Benefit Fund was established on September 22, 1999, to receive and disburse appreciation funds contributed by the property owners of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.

These funds are for the benefit and support of all qualified POA employees (excluding Top Management) as defined in the by-laws.

Our intent is to demonstrate the recognition, appreciation, and respect that our property owners and others have for all those who work to support and maintain Hot Springs Village.